Making 'Bertha' | The Roubo Workbench

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[@danoi99]

Mate....I've been hooked on your vids for little while now. Turns out my grandfather (Who passed away before I was born) was a cabinet maker. My Dad's given me all his old tools, a treasure chest that I'm slowly brining back to life. You have inspired me no end. Thankyou so very much for what you have done.

[@MattEstlea]

Did you enjoy this project? Don't forget to press the *LIKE* button as it really helps me out. Feel free to get the plans from my website: www.mattestlea.com/shop

[@strikebr]

Not available at this moment.

[@DR87408]

That sir, is one of the most beautifully designed, constructed and finished workbenches I've seen. Thank you for posting, absolutely stunning work.

[@SeanFoushee]

I've been following this build from the beginning, and it's been a pleasure watching you work and seeing the final result. Cheers!

[@derekwilkinson7939]

I love watching craftsmen do their thing. And that's what you are. The bench is a thing of beauty and something to be immensely proud of. Looking forward to your next projects.

[@timothyball3144]

Love, love, LOVE! the dovetails on that end piece.

[@rpederse]

I’m not a woodworker, but I’ve been watching a lot of woodworking videos. I found this a very satisfying piece of filmmaking, and found the bench beautiful. I’m glad it’s with someone who will use it.

[@khalidtarawneh2289]

Reading through the comments I feel there's nothing left for me to say or add, Simply awesome on all aspects. I want to thank you for teaching me things i didn't know with an approach that makes me cant wait for the sun to rise and go buy my tools to slowly but steadily start building my workshop. Thanks again for showing the carpenter in me

[@bufford14]

Just got done watching the whole Roubo workbench build. Matt, you did an excellent job on this bench. You owned up to your mistakes and didn't whine about it, you just found a way around it. That's the sign of a good furniture maker. Keep up what you're doing and improving down through life and you will be one of the greatest, and be remembered for your amazing skills working in wood. Looks like you had a great place to learn in and with very good tools! Can't wait to see what else you do in life. Cheers mark

[@PilotJames3]

Great video. Very inspirational. I started woodworking about 10 years ago out of necessity when I bought a 100 year old craftsman style house that needed a lot of work. My interest in the craft just keeps growing. I Iove it!

[@Vormulac1]

That is art. Simply breathtaking.

[@DUTCHHUSKY66Treesandforest]

Congratulations with Bertha, she's beautiful!!!

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

That is a fantastic video and a remarkably wonderful build.

[@MattEstlea]

Thank you mate! It was a tough one to squeeze into 8 minutes but I'm really happy with how it turned out. My mate Rob did a great job on the music too.

[@jpwoodwork]

i followed the series of this bench, INCREDIBLE work Matt!!!

[@MattEstlea]

Thank you!

[@bernardopatino6263]

It's been a few years since I saw this video, and when I like it, you do everything. I'm very enthusiastic theoretically I've learned a lot. Matt Estellea: Thank you so much for sharing all these last years. Greeting from Norway.

[@350streetracer]

Beautiful. The joinery is what really got me.

[@VIDEOEPPO]

Very riveting. What work! Awesome.

[@pepeandroid]

I followed your series from the beginning. It was awesome in woodworking, video editing and your narrating as well. I also impressed of your matured and calm voice and manner. But the best to see was your commitment for quality working. Keep it going!

[@MattEstlea]

Thank you Károly! Appreciate the kind words.

[@4legdfishman]

Beautiful bench Matt. I'm looking forward to building my own soon. You're a great inspiration for your generation and beyond.

[@joeazzopardi9396]

Just watched all the Roubo Workbench videos, I had plenty of time to watch the lot today, currently we are in lockdown because of Covid 19. What a great job you did, love your work and videos, very honest, nothing hidden, well done.

[@cruiserenthuiser]

Yes, it’s a beautiful bench. You clearly have some great teachers and an amazing facility.

[@jbmith2865]

WOW Ive watched you use this bench in your videos but now seeing it being made was amazing. You have inspired me!

[@JuliC]

Loved watching you build this work bench, it's a beautiful piece of art, especially those dovetails!

[@caretakerjez]

Awe-inspiring, a piece of art, functional of course, but still art! Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@sebas9351]

Beautiful, amazing work, that‘s art!

[@lhtd]

WOOOOOW Amazing now I see what you meant on the japanese-inspired picnic bench with the joints being not carved, but the chunks assembled into the joint !

[@richards9956]

What a truly amazing piece of workmanship. Just brilliant.

[@dmalka518]

One of the most beautiful builds I've ever seen. Truly great work!

[@MattEstlea]

Thank you Dave, really appreciate it!

[@dlmad4561]

Wonderful craftsmanship my friend. Keep on with it and you will always have a place at the table, and a roof over your head. NOTHING trumps quality...

[@MattEstlea]

Cheers mate, appreciate it!

[@briantennyson5928]

Even your workbench is a piece of art... Well done!

[@mikegreen9017]

Not binge watch something so enjoyable in a long time amazing craftsmanship I take my cap of to u sir 👍👍👍

[@bsouza1675]

The machinery and wood in this vid are amazing! ⭐️

[@nutsmcflurry3737]

Outstanding, was an enjoyable rainy afternoon following along with the build. Thank you

[@charlesetsmith]

Great series Matt. Finished my Roubo 12 months ago. All done in Sydney Blue Gum Eucalyptus. Certainly a labour of love building them isn't it, especially in such hard woods.

[@keithmurphyworks]

Just finished watching all the videos to do with the work bench really well made and that bench is something else. The ash is beautiful great job thanks for sharing

[@ericrickert3045]

I just binge-watched all of them. I am getting ready to build my own similar to this one but will use 2 x 4s on the top and yellow pine. I will for sure use this leg vise but a different tail vise. Also, making mine 48 inches long since that is the space I have to work with. This one is really elegant and impressive! you should be proud of this!

[@SoundsToBlowYourMind]

Awesome work! Amazing looking bench!

[@bertusviljoen4201]

Art.... that is that it is. Love the timber choice. Love the workshop. You are so lucky to have access to it.

[@willmc4403]

Just amazing!

[@alexandremassenagracioli6814]

Fantástico. Simplesmente uma obra prima. Parabéns.

[@c.a.g.1977]

Awesome work Matt! Loved bingewatching this series!

[@22illingworth]

That's thee most beautiful piece of work I have ever seen!

[@ijrule]

Man, that workbench is beautiful! Nice job!

[@TheRonjones789]

Wow.... Just Wow... You sir are a craftsman and very inspiring.

[@tonybp965]

Matt, you're a young man. When did you start woodworking and how long did it take for you to get to this amazing level? I was completely mesmerized this whole video. The professional aptitude you have is that of a much older craftsman. Please enlighten me on your story, I'm very much intrigued. Count me as a subscriber. I'm just starting out woodworking in my retirement years.

[@MattEstlea]

Cheers Tony, really appreciate it! This workbench was the result of 5 years study at Rycotewood Furniture Centre in the UK, hence the abundance of machinery! Before that, I was introduced to woodworking by a bespoke box maker who was an teaching assistant while studying my GCSE's. His work was absolutely incredible. It made me drop out of the academic options I was due to start 3 months later, and enrol at Rycotewood at the very last minute. Haven't looked back since. I'm currently in the process of getting a workshop sorted so you'll be seeing plenty of content in the coming months. I plan to do a series that is aimed at people like yourself who are starting off and give you solid foundations to build from. Thank you so much for watching and glad you enjoyed!

[@74Spartan]

Well done mate...it is so good to see that the craft has still got a legacy with the aspirations of the next generation 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼god bless

[@Steve_Wardley_G6JEF]

Hi Tony, I have to concur with your comments on Matt's abilities and his younger years, this workbench is outstanding and showcases Matt's talent really well. I like you are approaching retirement in a few years and am starting to gather together the classic handtools that my late father used to own along with a few modern tools. I come from a family of woodworkers but never took up the mantle, instead choosing the motor trade as my career path. It is only now that I am choosing to develop my skills with the video help of Matt and Paul Sellers and to think that Matt has his whole life ahead of him to develop his skills that makes me feel really envious of him, in the nicest possible way. Tony, good luck with your woodworking and Matt, keep bringing us the content we all enjoy.

[@banorful]

I also love Matt's channel. While I am older than Matt i still feel like I am rather young when I see others in the hobby. I am only 37 years old and its good to see some other young people in the hobby to relate to. Seeing how young you are also makes me feel like it may not take me 30 years to be half way decent at woodworking 😂

[@josephpotterf9459]

Should be titled The use of industrial wood shop tools. Still a well made commercial Thanks

[@JulianAvalos]

Thoroughly impressed with this. Thx for sharing. Great quality shots by the way.

[@logdoggybrown]

Love seeing the time lapse footage. Also the slow panning at the end is sweet!

[@jamzach4]

Bertha is absolutely beautiful !!

[@ebbios]

nice..... when you start giving names to your tools mustve mean you are really proud of it yes. Thank you for sharing this wonderful build with all of us.

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[@murmaiderman]

You are an inspiration Matt. Amazing work.

[@sandhyarai1049]

Oh my gosh!! Wonderful Matt. Love it

[@onlywood1483]

Nice I’ve just started wood working about a month or two ago you are an inspiration

[@jimwilliams2682]

A beautiful bench! Love the dovetails.

[@kisrokas]

It's time to change my profession... :) I have started to follow you and I have just decided to learn carpentery at 46.. :) Thank you!

[@markgoode4109]

Excellent design, wood, and craftsmanship. Thanks for sharing. Best wishes

[@stevewindland6362]

What a beautiful build, absolutely love this. Great film editing too!

[@josephspina7827]

Wow that is amazing. Beautiful build as well as it was presented , A+ across the board.

[@bsouza1675]

The craftsmanship is superb 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@tooljunkie555]

That thing is a beast 💪 awesome work bro👍👍

[@amywhite9386]

That is an impressive bench and tremendous craftsmanship. Well done sir.

[@stewartmckenzie3373]

You have an amazing talent borne from pure dedication - well done. Amazing workbench! Jealous much!

[@BenEllefson]

Absolutely beautiful workbench and video. Found your channel last night and loving it already!

[@ianchappell4199]

Thanks Matt for sharing your enthusiasm for our art....Having worked with wood for 60 years, I still have that 'feeling' for wood. I now have built my own woodturning shop, in my garage, and i so enjoy the new experience. Love your videos, beats 'The Archers' hands down...

[@yodyoudying5116]

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[@divaloulou]

What beautiful crafstmanship! Bravo!

[@paulone-off7286]

That is an awesome workbench, beautifully built and finished. Having seen many of your other videos with this bench in use, it's nice to see the build. I would say your decision to drop academic GCSE's and enrol in woodcraft was a very wise move.

[@netdoctor1]

Not only functional but aesthetically pleasing. I'm impressed. Thanks for sharing here. Subbed and liked.

[@ghasss88]

this workbench is so beautiful I wouldn't even dare working on it

[@LarryMaccc]

That is amazing! You are a very talented young man. Thanks!

[@paweljaniak2382]

Simply lovely 👌🏻

[@metroplexchl]

I can't wait to see what your future brings. Well done, sir.

[@shakoorhenderson7839]

Awesome workbench. It looks amazing.

[@Charlesnsmile]

Thanks for sharing this cool workbench building video!

[@brimmer1958]

Phenomenal work and result!

[@Alex-cd9sf]

Espectacular... grande maestro... llevo muchos videos vistos... saludos desde Chile....

[@Garycartwright269]

What an awesome bit of work, very jealous!

[@neilmckinlay]

I've just found your videos. I love them, you've got some skills man and you're obviously a stud too. Much respect :)

[@MattEstlea]

Cheers Neil! Just come across your channel and website too, LOVE those skateboards! New sub right here

[@stefanisaksson255]

Unbelievable good! I have such a long way to go. Very inspiring!

[@SarahDunlap]

If only we all had access to a professional shop! My jealousy creeping in 😉 seriously Matt I love all your videos! You are so young but such a pro! Bravo!

[@MLFranklin]

Wow! A work of art. Very. Practical. Art.

[@TheGlitchy33]

Truly a thing of beauty

[@GeeksWoodShop]

Wow, that bench is flippin fantastic! Nice video overview as well

[@MattEstlea]

Cheers mate, glad you liked it!

[@jimblack2331]

Matt - That's a work of art buddy! Amazing skills!

[@alvindueck8227]

That's ridiculously amazing

[@karstenp6882]

realy amazing. Bertha is so lovely.

[@AnonymousDave]

That’s a piece of art!

[@GopherHayes]

I watched all of the bertha vids. loved the bench and the vids. 🤙🏻 your channel going to do great

[@dumbdog2924]

Bro, I can barely make a decent wall hangar, you blow everything out of the water on this one man. Great work! You've got a definite career in this if you can do that!

[@michaelneale7813]

What a Awesome Bench I Would Have This In a House Not In Work Shop . Watched From Episoed 1 Until The Finish . Beutiful Work of Art .

[@buddydog1956]

Outstanding - A Master Craftsman ~

[@jsgould5392]

What a beautiful workbench, that would last several lifetimes.

[@darrenroberts915]

Mate, this is an awesome bench and youve clearly got a bright future. Well done.😊

[@DytliefMoller]

Love the chunky heavy clamp turn!

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[@Nicool333]

Absolutely stunning

[@cooper8d60]

Hi Matt, I really don’t have much to say other than ‘Woowee!’ What a piece of woodwork, practical art even..... It looks to me like a uni project or similar and I’ll bet if it is/was you got great marks for it. Amazing. Well done. (Puts my first work bench to shame, but in my defence I didn’t have those sorts of tools and machinery available to me!!!)

[@AndreaArzensek]

Now send it my way ;) Beautiful work and craftsmanship! Cheers

[@MattEstlea]

Haha cheers mate!

[@mikeschultz4711]

Pretty cool to watch the combination of Modern woodworking with traditional hand work . Amazing work ... Kudos

[@MattEstlea]

Cheers Mike, keeps it interesting!

[@ricardocontreras96]

Wow! Best work bench ever!

[@MattEstlea]

Cheers Ricardo!

[@WLDORPFELD]

Yeah, I really need to build a bench like that! I usually find the music on these KZbin videos obnoxious, but that was great. Beautiful work all around!

[@MattEstlea]

Cheers Wayne, glad you liked it!

[@kgarrett67]

Matt, you've built a beautiful Roubo Workbench. I really enjoyed watching all the videos in this series. Honestly, I wouldn't be able to use the workbench. It is too statuesque. I look forward to watching more videos from your channel.

[@scajesback]

Really inspiring, begin to make my own version