New Work Bench With CLARKE TOOL CABINET

[@Badgerworkshop]

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[@patriciamay638]

If you put your clamp racks on the side of the new bench, you will have all that drawer space for other things and the clamps will be easily accessible.

[@Badgerworkshop]

Yes that would work

[@Super1275gt]

Was going to make this comment, glad I scrolled down first. It's a great idea.

[@ketley1988]

Almost see the badger hulk come out with those lost keys 😂😂 Great video as always 👍

[@iainrutherford184]

Lovely to see that you're never afraid to reinvent your workspace. Do, review, learn and apply (improve).

[@Badgerworkshop]

It's constantly changing

[@David.M.]

The bench top is great. I am amazed how well the OSB board worked. Cheers

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you. I'm really liking working with OSB at the moment

[@dougdavidson175]

Nice new bench Matt. As I'm still working under the limits of No Cover and at the mercy of Scottish weather, I'm aways away from a bench like that. Take care & stay safe.

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you. Hope you find cover soon

[@101projects2]

Great video 👍 I'm new to your channel have binge watched serveral of your vidoes over the last few days, to reduce sideways racking and to prevent the toolbox tipping forward if to many draws are opened I would have utilised the bolts and threaded holes in the side of the toolboxes for the side handle and used them to bolt the sides of the wooden work bench to it, or you can still use them now for securing more items like chargers, I've used toolboxes like this for many years I'd recommend lining the draws with thin foam/non slip Rubber mats or even something like 2mm mdf it prevents scratches and tool rattle and vibration when moving bench around.

[@Jezzer147]

Love it! You could always put some hardwood or even softwood trim around the front edge to flush up the frame with cabinets. Cracking job 👍

[@stuartmorgan9327]

Matt - I'd recommend some foam liners for the drawers. Just looks after the kit. You could also do shadow foam for some tools.

Perfect for a tiny workshop like mine, going to steal your bench desing for me this summer

[@Badgerworkshop]

Yes I think it is a good use of space

[@jeremyt1917]

Hey, thanks for the video. Cool idea! I haven't gotten to the end of rhe video yet, but I imagine you could put a face frame on it to build it out flush with the tool boxes and add some edge protection to the OSB.

[@Badgerworkshop]

I could do but I think it’s fine

[@DutchRobbie]

Nice one Matt! Thanks for sharing!

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you

[@GhostofTatooine]

Nice little bench. Those drawers for the power tools are calling out for some shadow foam inserts. Will stop them moving around when you open and close the drawers. That space above the Vac could also be a drawer for the more often used tools. Will you paint it, do you think?

[@pauljackson5482]

Yoj could add decorative trim to the edge then they will encapsulate the drawer edges.

[@STANWoodwork]

what a huge difference on workshop organization. everything under workbench nice build.

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you. I’m pleased with it

[@NomadMakes]

Its interresting to see that you're downsizing the workbench. I did just that some time ago, to fit my bench across the room instead of the long way. And I put it on casters as well. For planing I just make sure it is butted against the wall. And by the way that happy accident with the overhang is just a good excuse to put on some hardwood edgebanding. Looking at this bench compared to your old one, I would personally miss the possiblity to clamp to the front. So, I would add a "skirt" or whatever to the front edge. It will be cool to see you working on the bench in future videos. Cheers and thank for sharing.

[@nickh2519]

I like that the overhang gives you a comfy sitting position; no doubt a workshop sofa will follow! Must give that one a go! Thanks for sharing, all the best

[@Badgerworkshop]

Haha I would like a sofa

[@andrewsteele348]

just fasten some lats to the front edges to hide the depth of the cabinet because of the middle devider - 2 benefits - looks better and hides the OSB edges :)

[@woodrustandthings]

nice mate, i'll try to get those in my xmas sock... or not dont watn that around to be frankly, it looks too metally... but I am happy for you you got those sponsored!!

[@my2ndoneny]

This is a very smart idea of a work bench. It motivates me to take at look at the space underneath my workbench. Right now it’s also a dumping ground.😢. Good job, Matt!🎉

[@Badgerworkshop]

Mine was exactly the same

[@Back2Brick-Ben]

Use of bungee cords, lovely stuff!

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you

[@torque9889]

I think the key to small workspaces is to keep most things mobile. When your working on a project you’ve got to have the ability to move stuff around so you can work on the current pieces. Which lets be honest are always changing.

[@Badgerworkshop]

I definitely agreed

[@normanbott]

Sound move to put that separator between the cabinets, it will absorb planing loads and stop racking.. Brilliant use of space, especially those bungee cords!. I find drawers are the most efficient way to keep tools tidy and accessible in my limited space.

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you. Yes I like draws, especially if they are shallow

[@adrad7549]

Great video, I’m just about to do something similar but use filing cabinets instead

[@Badgerworkshop]

That sounds a good idea

[@graham8854]

Very clever use of space. It's given me ideas for my own workbench 😀

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you

[@malcolmcoward7480]

What a great project, simplistic but very effective. Thanks again Matt for imparting another brilliant idea.

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you very much

[@BillHartCooks.]

I did the same thing about a year ago with a Home Depot cabinet. Only one cabinet and not as big a bench.

[@James_Gower]

Haven't watched yet, but my guess is that machine mart has given you another freebie!

[@Pete.Ty1]

👍👍👍.Thank you

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you

[@EvanDunville]

Nice bench! I have a bunch of those style of toolbox in my shop and they are really great for storage. One comment i have is you may want to take a drawer off and fix the bottom or sides to the bench. I have on a few occasions had the drawers open on a bench when moving and it really wants to tip the box out. On the power box side you may want to add a shelf for some extra storage. Will you be doing any dog holes in the bench top? Mine uses them and i recently bought some inexpensive but very nice dogs on Temu, they come in 3/4" or 20mm.

[@AndrewMcQuillen]

nice fix to the problem Matt, Great Job.

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you

[@thebesttiktok895-su6ke]

Hello Matt great video I like all your projects you make you need Shadow Foam in your drawers for drills

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you

[@shaun30-3-mg9zs]

Nice job Matt, Good idea a mobile workbench with built in tool cabinets shop vac on bungees and your power bank. A great build and ideal for any workshop, as always a great video Take care 👍

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you

[@nicowilson]

Great bench

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you

[@stephenhall9592]

Brilliant idea

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you

[@MCsCreations]

Really brilliant work, Matt! 😃 It turned out great indeed! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you very much

[@parrot340]

The draws are screeming for shadow foam. Check them out. ☺

[@vectorax_]

Are you concerned about not being able to lock it in place while using it? It seems like it might move around while doing something like planing boards?

[@weltzy100]

Interested in that DeWalt dust separator. How rigid is the main dust tank? Will it resist collapsing when the suction force is high?

[@Badgerworkshop]

It’s pretty thick

[@henley1100]

Hi Matt. Great idea once again: one which I'm sure will boost every operation in the workshop! Cheers! Don

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you Don

[@fredsmith6725]

Hi Matt, great video, I'm always reorganising my workshop. How about adding some facing strips to make up the dimensions to be flush with the cabinet's, tidying the OSB at the same time?😜

[@Badgerworkshop]

I’m quite happy with it now

[@fredsmith6725]

@@Badgerworkshop Excellent, as my youngest son often says, "That suggestion can stay as a suggestion". 😲

[@jonathantownend6543]

Hi Matt, great video as always & a great idea to use OSB. One question though, what wheels did you use?

[@alistairwylam5007]

Nice bench idea. How long before the drawers are upgraded with shadow foam!

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thats to neat for me

[@andyc972]

It's good to experiment with different storage ideas for the workshop, hope this works well for you Matt !

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you

I love the idea of a bench with the overhang! Also, I recently got a workmate bench thingy. I really enjoy the clamping options on it! That got me thinking, could it be done or implemented on a larger bench? This is of course the moment to steal that idea and turn it into a video. 😂

[@martinsweetman6796]

Hi Matt , Love it. Just wondering what are the dimensions of your workshop?

[@adammono1839]

How about a woodworking vice on one side and a flip up engineers vice on the other side? I love the look of osb. Are you tempted to finish it at all? Even clear maybe?

[@Badgerworkshop]

That’s a good idea. I don’t see a need for a finish

[@hardlines5472]

What happened to the shed wall?

[@michaelplays2449]

Great video !! thanks

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you

[@davidhull2060]

Well I'm impressed...where on earth in the county of Hertfordshire did you manage to find such straight , knot free CLS? Those drawers are crying out for a shadow foam makeover.

[@Badgerworkshop]

It was all just from Wickes

[@kevinronald4137]

A very interesting build but at cost to us of £360 for two five draw Clarke cabinets how does that compare to a sheet of 18mm ply and building your own set of drawers?

[@jscook54]

I'll be curious how the clamps in drawers works out. I have mine on the wall similar to how you had yours. Do the dust extractors interfere with your legs/knees when you sit on your tall chair at the bench? Interesting how everyone deals with their own limited spaces. As always, enjoyed the video.

[@Badgerworkshop]

It will be easy to move the extractor if needed

[@nicolenew1708]

❤❤❤

[@johnr8676]

Your power tools and clamps are crying out for some @ShadowFoam Matt.

[@Back2Brick-Ben]

Opportunity here to blag some free gear from that shadow foam company. They're all over youtube at the minute and you could kits your new draws out so all the drills sit neatly. Avoids the draws becoming a dumping ground. Like mine 😅

[@Badgerworkshop]

I don’t think I’m that neat.

[@MichaelCarroll]

Nice job, as always! But... blinkin' flip, those cabinets cost £180 each!

[@Badgerworkshop]

Thank you

[@craftygriffo]

Matt got them for free though. ;)

[@bigpete4227]

2 years! Life is slipping by.

[@Badgerworkshop]

It goes quickly