Mini Workbench (Extendable) - Scrapwood Challenge Ep18

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I've wanted to build a Mini Workbench for a long time and now I finally got around to it. Another project, hopefully in the near future is an outdoor workbench that will have no vices. That's the reason I've built this Mini Extendable Workbench. I'll be able to clamp it onto the outdoor bench and have lots of clamping options with the vice and dogs!
I didn't go into too much detail with the vice build as I've already covered that in previous videos.
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[@PaskMakes]

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[@JhrJasper]

Hey! Inspiring work :) but I can't seem to access your website, seems to be giving me 500 errors.

[@jonr4164]

your skills and videos are wildly underrated.

[@bobgoater8437]

modern studies poor workmen always blame their tools don’t need the expensive workshop to do this project just basic tools and bit more time n care for what your making

[@annmyles9050]

modern studies0&

[@KeithOlson]

FWIW, it just occurred to me that if you put magnets on the bottom of the dogs, they could not only pull up the extension stops but, if you put magnets in the bottom of dog-sized holes in the side of the workbench, they would hold the dogs in place when not in use.

[@Lekurus]

His Scrapwood is my good wood 😅

[@robertgarvey5744]

Just wanted to say thank you as this workbench has allowed me to start woodworking in my NYC apartment!

[@OneSillyWanker]

Did you clamp this to a bigger table? I'd be interested to know how you're keeping it steady.

[@Felix9lives]

@@OneSillyWanker Thinking of rigging it on top of my Black and Decker Workmate:))

[@robertgarvey5744]

That’s right Ben. I spent my first few months clamping boards to my kitchen sink. Once I made the mini work bench, I would clamp it down to my kitchen table. Now, I have a bora work table that I can quickly put up and take down and clamp this mini workbench to the top. Works great and easy storage!

[@robertgarvey5744]

@Falconhoof Lots of patience and time (the lockdowns helped with that one). I used a wooden handscrew clamp clamped to my kitchen countertop as a makeshift vice, cut all the maple with a Japanese hand saw, cordless drill for holes, and cleaned up stanley no. 5 for flattening and squaring things up. Boy are things easier now that I actually have the vise to work with.

[@quakeroats533]

@@robertgarvey5744 very impressive, brother. You'll now enjoy it for years to come!

[@SLorraineE]

The dog joke was adorable. Always good to see some doggies!!!

[@TAR3N]

Beautiful work. I take a shower and I’m about to go to sleep like most nights I start watching KZbin. Then every time I watch your videos I always get back up and either sketch one of your ideas for later or get dressed and end up in bed at the wee hours of the morning, covered in sawdust from yet another project you inspired. I thank you for it but I’m pretty sure my wife hates you 😂. Great video. Now , off to the garage I go for a new mini-workbench.

[@carr869]

Now that is a project I am going to enjoy making. Love the dogs. Don't think they'll hold much. They'll just run off at the first sign of food. Thank you for taking the time to make and share this video. Tom

[@PaskMakes]

No worries Tom - glad you enjoyed it! 😊

[@user-kh7su2yn9c]

НЕ могу не написать. Мне очень понравилось ВСЁ!!! С удовольствием повторю вашу разработку. Вы настоящий мастер, мастер с БОЛЬШОЙ буквы.Все просто и надежно. Благодарю за такую великолепную работу. Желаю Вам много хороших роликов, успешной Вам работы и процветания. С уважением, Владимир.

[@PaskMakes]

Спасибо! 😊

This is the perfect addition to a small shop. I like you try to spend the summer months working outside...what with the long winters we suffer with. Thx for the inspiration!

[@philkidd]

This was great and very inspirational! I especially love the shot of the two “bench dogs”!

[@pemtax557]

I've been viewing everything I can find on mini workbenches before I build my own. Your design is the first I've seen that makes me want to emulate everything about it's functionality. By far the most clever design I've seen to date .... excellent work, something you should be proud of. Cheers!

[@carloantoniomartinelli5418]

I have followed this build with fascination: you are undoubtedly a tremendously skilled, clever, competent fellow, thank you so much for allowing us to share this experience.

[@YolandaHernandez-wo6el]

You are a truly amazing craftsman, Sir! Not only your artistry as a Carpenter, but also as a Videographer are exceptional. Compliments from Mexico.

[@georgechard1030]

You simply amaze this 80 year old man every time I see one of your expertly done videos. Blessings!!

[@gungan]

Hello Neil, I'm Miguel from Spain, it's an awesome project, one of the ones I liked the most / I've all liked;) / I love how you use both electric and manual tools. Keep it up, you are a source of inspiration. By the way, scrapwood challenge is incredible !!!

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much Miguel! 😊

[@claudiomenesesc]

Brilliant! a woodworking masterclass by itself. Thanks for sharing.

[@ExcelBlog]

Wow. ..what an amazing beauty you have built. Very well constructed and executed. Love it!

[@bobt471]

Your video making is terrific! Simple, and to the point with great narrating! (no wasted time)! And LOVE your creativity! Please Keep the videos and creations COMING!

[@jarosawkus1976]

I'm so grateful KZbin algorithm put one of your videos in my feed, loyal subscriber from now on!

[@budwoodman1716]

Have seen other renditions of 'mini' workbenches but I must say, yours is unique, despite its simplistic construction. I like your home made vise mechanism. It really seems to hold the work pieces nice and tight. Excellent job !!!

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks Bud! The vise works great, I'm very happy with it! :)

[@carloantoniomartinelli5418]

Bud, the phrase you want to use here is "simple cnstruction" not 'simplistic' . The first is an exprtession of praise, while the latter is definitely NOT.

[@budwoodman1716]

Thank you. It is so nice to know that some self appointed individual will always be around to edit and revise other peoples mistakes. Imagine my surprise when I opened my KZbin to find out that my very own reincarnated William F. Buckley had decided to proofread my remarks to an Australian craftsman. First of all, the word simplistic in itself, is an adjective. When I graduated from High School over 50 years ago, it was my understanding that an adjective modifies or describes a noun. The word construction can be a noun when used to describe a creation. In using the term "simplistic construction", I was making that very point. My statement, as written, was correct and your interpretation of my MEANING was incorrect. Also, Mr. Buckley, I would like to point out that you spelled the work 'construction' incorrectly. I have taken it upon myself to show you the correct spelling, should it become the object/subject of future attempts to correct someone against their will. Have a wonderful day.

[@budwoodman1716]

Oh, I forgot. Hidden in my response, I intentionally made another mistake. See if you can locate that mistake. I added it purely for shits and giggles.

[@budwoodman1716]

Sorry, one final thing. You also misspelled the word 'expression'. I did note that earlier, but failed to include it in my original response.

[@EliotChildress]

I’m currently building a bench/ dining table for my tiny apartment. This is by far the best idea I’ve seen. I’m like halfway through my build but I’m 100% going to make it extendable now. Its a brilliant idea. Thank you for the inspiration

[@arttra9158]

Envy, I mean really burning envy watching you work. That's you and Adam Savage that makes by blood boil. A great motivator to study and to do better. Thank you.

[@kellysustaire4563]

Nice mini bench, you've put a lot of thought into this and came up with some really cool ideas.

[@salvationbordercountry3800]

I love how you advanced guys do all kinds of extra work on a simple design. Anyhow thanks for the design.

[@bahistfurniture9437]

@kevin www.bahist.in/

[@JDnBeastlet]

Beautiful build, Neil. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe and healthy!

[@abrahamblackmore3115]

Im glad you mentioned building storage for your dogs, it’s the first thing I immediately thought of when you were drilling your dog holes and was wondering what you’d do with them all as I figure they’d get in the way when not in use.

[@HawkeyesSmitty]

I’ve loved this entire scrap wood challenge. So happy you’ve continued past the initial week. Keep up the great work!

[@Nicolas210525]

,,,Z

[@abstractcreations246]

This is by far one of the best I've seen so far. Great job and great build

[@procrastinator41]

A practical, beautiful and inspiring project. This video fills the need for demonstration of how much can be done with hand tools and thrifty use of free "rubbish" materials to create a well made, compact, device with impressive capabilities.

[@barttobias3933]

Great video. I’ve been wanting a full sized bench and learned many great ideas used in this video to incorporate into a custom bench. Thanks for sharing your creativity and talent.

[@djcook100]

Love your work Neil! Yours is one of my favourite channels on KZbin and I eagerly await new videos every week. Keep up the good work!

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much David! :)

[@martinstrath791]

Same here! Me and my wife are spellbound everytime we see a new video!

[@Aardrijk1]

I'm with you!

[@chrisnorton2837]

Me too!

[@erictheviking672]

Everything about this is just spot on. You are a talented designer and maker too.

[@NeedItMakeIt]

I really enjoy your Scrap-wood videos, they are an inspiration. Your interesting ideas motivated me to create something of my own from scrap and recycling.

[@RicardoMRachel]

Besides the amazing project you've created I love your dogs trying to realize what are going to be their reward.

[@HeatGriffin]

Beautiful! We love watching your videos with our kids.

[@PaskMakes]

That's fantastic Heather! Thank you! :)

[@stefankramer7196]

Really nice dogs and the workbench is also not bad! :-) No, honest: You have done a good job. The workbench is full of functionality I have never seen before. I like the nice wood you have used. Nice hand made!

[@tomnekuda3818]

Man, I envy you the wood/tools you have to work with.....also the sureness of your moves. If I moved anywhere nearly as quickly, we'd have a pile of detached fingers..... Great ideas! What a creation of usefulness and beauty.

[@mmgross144]

I have watched a lot of your videos, and I must say that this one has impressed me the most! I think that I will build one of those. Your "scrap wood" is nicer than some of my good wood! And most impressive is how you got your terriers to sit stillà

[@ldzeppelinsurban]

Holy crap! I'm never ceased to be amazed at how inventive you are sir!!!!

[@MikeTheMaker1]

Shawn Urban facts. This was one of the best ideas I’ve seen in a long time

[@mkngjoy]

one of the most useful of the scrap wood challenge projects! this is one that i’d definitely pay for plans (of).

[@steven.abbott]

This is fantastic, Neil! So inspiring. Love your filming and editing too.

[@michaelabrams9987]

I am just amazed to see how much you fall back to the hand tools. I mean any other person wouldve just been "then i stick the top through my thicknesser". You are truly inspiring.

[@SirWulfrick]

I was thinking, "damn that's some seriously runny glue! ... Oh wait, time lapse." Lol. Beautiful work, Sir!

[@JoeMakes]

That secret magnet compartment is great (along with the entire build)!

[@petergaiser8497]

Brilliant workmanship. Admirable job. Thanks for sharing

[@blackthornforge8180]

Ah man!... As an engineer of metal, and a lover of carpentry... This really ticks a lot of boxes! Great work!

[@bevanstuart9013]

Thank you for a very interesting project! Well done!

[@testingtesting...123...2]

So satisfying, but when the dogs popped up on the table that made me laugh...Lol ;)

[@dottie3440]

The one thing I truly enjoy with all your video's is how you make so many accessories from scratch. These days we are lead to believe that we must buy all these things but seeing you do it is a joy and a good education for woodworkers at every level ...

[@jimhagler3716]

I have to say I'm impressed. A man who knows the value and the proper use of hand tools is a rare thing these days. a wonderful job sir and a brilliant use of well, everything. those Japanese saws are great aren't they.

[@ShelleyRaskin]

Wow, some serious skills there, I really like it!

[@impossibletm2618]

Very nice! The extension thing is very smart and usefull! I don't think I've seen anyone on youtube make one like you did.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks - glad you liked it! :)

[@bevanstuart9013]

This is a fantastic design, build and video. Thank you for sharing. I will be ordering your plan in the morning, although that will probably be evening in your part of the world. Have a great day!

[@markorollo.]

I don't have room for a workshop, hardly got room for a shed!, So this is just the kind of thing I'd be looking for.

[@OABrown]

Man this fits my needs about perfectly, it is however a daunting looking build for some one with my skill level. It's gonna be interesting! Thanks for the work

[@Zogg1281]

I want one!!!!!!!!! 😊😊😊 Your dog hole joke was brilliant as well 😂 Another awesome scrapwood challenge 👍

[@joegutierrez390]

me too!!!

[@interact48]

Brilliant piece of kit and fantastic level of workmanship

[@johnzima9505]

God save you dear sir and your talent, Thank You for your gifts in the workmanship you show and teach! I wish my grandfather was alive in Slovakia, he was a woodworker, but he build houses and beams.

[@DTeK]

Its so good, netflix should buy your "Scrapwood Challenge" series !

[@ThePapabear2012]

Or Amazon Prime

[@egongefferie9194]

Please not , let it stay out off Mainestream hollowwood productions : )

[@tarfeef_4268]

@Sean Steele or they want it to remain free, perhaps

[@Godisknockingx]

Excellent! Work mini bench. Also gives me an idea for a portable elevated cutting board minus some things.

[@ThePapabear2012]

I made a mini workbench last year and it definitely comes in handy. Of course yours blows mine away. Another fantastic build/video. You're very entertaining.

[@michaelbannerman-roberts1518]

I fully agree with the use of scrap and 2nd hand timber to make stuff, u've done an excellent job! It's said u can't make a silk purse from a sow's ear - BUT, it CAN b done. The amount of waste wood that gets chucked in the bin from a building site is criminal - I chuck nothing out, it all gets used and when beyond use it can always keep me warm. Hats off to u sir, top job.

[@corsors]

Nunca assisti um profissional com tanto talento no trabalho com madeira...é um mestre produzindo arte...parabéns

[@TheJhonnysoliveira]

Tiago, me diz que ferramenta é essa que ele fez?

[@corsors]

@@TheJhonnysoliveira Boa noite garoto...é uma mini bancada de trabalho para marceneiro...com morsa e tudo...queria uma dessas pra mim...o cara é bom...eu acho que não consigo fazer uma e se for comprar é caro....

[@AnthonyBowman]

Pask's mini workbench is better than nearly everyone's full-sized bench.

[@AnthonyBowman]

Seriously, the integrated and locking extension? Quick-release, DIY vice? Fuggediboutit!

[@garyriegelsberger4208]

Awesome! Thank you for taking the time to create a video of your work and posting it.

[@madduck692002]

I really appreciate the fact that you use ingenuity, instead of fancy tools. Brilliant.

[@keats182]

That's awesome that you made nearly that entire thing out of free scrap wood!

[@PaskMakes]

Glad you like it! :)

[@ianmorgan889]

A beautiful job, I just have to put it on the list of things I will make this year! Thanks Very Much.

[@balloney2175]

just do it stop dreaming

[@franciscrotty2772]

God if I all the power tools that this guy has I more than likely not be watching this video. Love all these guys that have more tools than I ever had in my life time. Normal people don’t have them and just watch them for just the watching, they never build them. Thanks for showing off your working video.

[@rjpoldfart]

Incredible job Pask. You thought of everything, even down to the magnet storage. I would complete the design with a shelf for the dogs. Gonna build one next chance I get. Thanks, R

[@paulitos2]

Brilliant, the magnet grabber, just briliant!

[@iamrocketray]

I wish this was available commercially, I dont have access to a workshop so cant make one, but its exactly what i need for my little flat and my various hobbies. Anyway excellent video hope you do well with it, you certainly deserve to.

[@iamrocketray]

I have found a poor mans version of your mini workbench, its made by Sjoberg, they make two, one has a lot of MDF in its makeup so I will take a miss on that one, but the second one is the Sjobergs Smart Workstation Pro and is all beech, its not a patch on yours(no extention) but seems to be the best available, I might even be able to modify and improve on it, I wont know until i get it. Anyway thanks for the idea.

[@Vikingwerk]

Now that is a series of genius design elements brought together to make an amazing work bench.

[@gerbenhaijemuntendam330]

It's a pleasure to watch you work and your designs are fantastic

[@nestorassad9712]

Great ! good job! Congratulations for doing handwork when nowadays everyone use many machines

[@thomasmarliere2505]

I really dig your workshop, everything’s beautiful in there ! BTW, nice project 👍

[@PaskMakes]

Glad you like it Tom! :)

[@timjohn5653]

Lolol. 'The pinkie paint brush'. Used by masters the world over from the dawn of time.

[@dougcook7507]

Absolutely perfect for people who only need a small work space for their projects. I am going to be building guitars in the coming months and this is perfect for my needs. Thanks for sharing.

[@samuelsilva8364]

Really loved this, i'm starting on woodworking and my "workbench" is just a regular table cause i don't have money or wood to make a huge think yet, so this is perfect!

[@Mikhandmaker]

Amazing idea!!!

[@jameshowlet5597]

You did it again Neil. This is by far the best mini workbench I've seen. THE BEST!!!

[@aleveraj]

My favourite scrapwood challenge episode by far!!! Great ingenuity and excution!!

[@americanwoodworkingtrickss6543]

So useful stuff. You are the man !

[@joegutierrez390]

agree!!!

[@Bendgee]

American woodworking tricks / Stolarskie Triki u

[@poolbuilder27]

Have you drawn up plans for this? I would love to have a go at making my own. If you can point me in the right direction, she'll be apples.

[@papercutz100]

said it once. came here to say it again. god damn pask really makes things.

[@polerin]

no shit

This little workbench is a work of art. And your jacks are a work of nature :) Congrats!

[@patrickparr3331]

Cool bench. Love the dogs! I have been looking to build something like this for some time and your video has helped a lot. Thank you.

[@Mommamacnz]

What a useful and attractive tool.

[@xarcaz]

He's not a tool. He's quite intelligent!

[@AndrewReuter]

Awesome build! And I like those legs! I think I’ll rebuild mine with your DIY vise approach next year. Cheaper and better than the Irwin version. Kudos!

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much Andrew! :)

[@stuartodell1709]

Love watching you work. You make seem so easy. You end up giving me many ideas to work with. Thanks for sharing.

[@keldsor]

Oh, I didn't know I needed this very nice bench ... but now I do - THX for sharing ! Especially with that quick release nut - geniusly !

[@DugMcClure]

Absolutely inspired and inspirational design. Delighted to see Dogs 2, Snake zero! Cheers!

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks Stuart! The python is still around but the dogs are still fine! :)

[@PatrickDustman]

Great video, I really enjoyed watching SurvivalAustria

[@kevinquevem]

Beautiful workmanship! A pleasure to watch.

[@Curtis-Randall]

Absolutely brilliant build. Wow!

[@Masstter]

Молодец! Отличная, продуманная, классная работа!

[@alexnosheds]

Epic! How about some dog storage holes on the side, perhaps magnetic too? 🧲 very fine build! I love what you’ve made happen with the scrapwood challenge, very inspiring.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks Alex! :)

[@julanesutton9626]

Love those dogs. Your portable bench is an awesome build, thanks for sharing.

[@aquachinese4410]

I have learned so much useful tricks! Specially loved it when you used a black lid to draw the curve! Many thanks!

[@animationcreations42]

Seems like this would be relatively easy to make with regular dimensional wood from the home store. Not sure if it'd be as sturdy but it shouldn't be too expensive. Might actually give this one a go!

[@PaskMakes]

That would work great and as you said, easier! :)

[@maxximumb]

I'd be tempted to use plywood and laminate pieces together for the thicker sections. (mostly because I love the way plywood looks)

[@maxximumb]

@Norbury53 I live about 1/2 a mile from a lumber yard and they sell off their plywood off cuts quite cheaply.

[@tiffanyhackerspace8377]

@Norbury53 Check with your local cabinet makers. I just got a job at a cabinet maker, we use RIDICULOUSLY good plywood, and we burn our offcuts. I'm DYING looking for things to do with those offcuts. Sooooo, I'm getting one of Andrew Klein's miter fold dado saw blades from Rockler so I can make nice boxes out of this expensive scrap!! :-)

[@rmar127]

Norbury53 Hey mate, I agree 100% I did shop fitting on and off for eight years all over Australia and even new Zealand. The only time I ever saw ply being used was on expensive commercial pieces or high end retail pieces. Everything else was just shitty old MDF. As a hobbiest wood worker, it made me cry inside not seeing real timber used. That being said though, one of the builders I worked with was close to 70. He’d actually done his apprenticeship in antique furniture restoration back in the 60’s. I saw some pics of some of the things he’d built in his spare time and they were sensational. If I ever won the lotto, I’d hire old Bill for a couple of years to teach me everything he could.

[@sa3eed1398]

My favorite channels Pask Makes & DiResta nice work

[@lynnesteele9682]

An impressive build and beautiful, functional result!