Building the MicroShop, Part 1

[@chuckjohnson4048]

Well I made the workstation figuring on just using it on the jobsite but had added fold up legs instead of resting it on the storage box. I left the ws with legs extended in my work shop. Building drawer boxes, I would have been changing my tablesaw depth of cut and stop removing my sled every few minutes, but wait, leave that unchanged and use the workstation for miter cuts and rips, duh. Perfect setup, quick, easy. Thanks Tommy, great plans and workstation. Always wondered why some shops had more than one tablesaw, now I know, thanks again Tommy.

[@chuckjohnson4048]

Got the plans and plywood yesterday, started marking/cutting today. So far, between these excellent videos and the superbly detailed plans things are going great.

[@johnbergholm]

I am in awe of your creativity and problem solving skills.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you, John!

[@NoviceDIYerNoel]

love the build because it is very compact and portable but not compromising the funtionality of the tools.

[@bruce-le-smith]

Love the use of simple tools, thanks for this!!

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you, Bruce!

[@jum5238]

Bought the plans... This will be my gift to each son or son in law as they move into a home.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Awesome! Thanks for buying the plans and good luck with the project - I hope they enjoy the gift!

[@socialistpete]

I just got done watching a bunch of your videos. I have to say the thing I'm most impressed with is your consistent and proper use of PPE. Keep up the good work and thanks for the great videos!!

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you, I'm glad you're enjoying the channel! And yes...while I'm not perfect about safety gear, I definitely try to be...I enjoying being able to see and hear!

[@MrJohny74]

Looking forward for next parts. Have only a small garage as a workshop, so space is a very valuable ans should be used wisely.

[@tigertijger]

this video series inspired me to make my own version of this slightly bigger and some different ideas but main thing is the same. i hope it will come out nice.

[@Hackjob-Extraordinaire]

Awesome and simple project, just what i was looking for to do a one piece top for my van finger bed!

[@eximius100]

Fantastic build, love the versatile function, and definitely great for small spaces. I will definitely buy those plans once I can actually start this project. (Once you think of one project to do, you think of 5 more lol)

[@mervyngreen257]

So far very good thanks

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you!

[@stellabelikiewicz1523]

I have so much love and respect for your dedication to giving us a project that can be built so accurately with limited tools! As an apartment dweller, I can only own so many power tools (even though of course I want ‘em all ☺️)

[@andylancop]

You are aa patient man, Well Done!!

[@immortalsofar5314]

Wow, I can't even get the top of the drill that accurate, never mind where it comes out! It's taken me days of careful, extreme effort to line up my custom roof rack holes on my template ready to drill the aluminium and even then I had to drill out my intermediary 6mm holes to 7mm (through a thick-ish piece of P1000) so that the bolts emerged in the right places. I love the look of this - I want to set up a workshop in the very back of my van with most of it devoted to living space so that looks damned near perfect for what I need.

[@philliptoone]

I'm going to buy these plans but I'm going to wait until you finish this build series help incentivize you to finish this build series promptly. 😁

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

lol 😂 I'm motivated....been working day and night on this project for months!

[@OuroborosArmory]

I’m in the same boat..

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Working on it, guys! Make sure you hit the "bell" icon so you get notified as they come out. I hope this helps!

[@philliptoone]

@@OneMinuteWorkbench I think I'm going to go ahead and buy the Harbor Freight 7 1/4" circular saw and build the straight line cutting jig in your other recent video. I love what you are doing here. I am going to follow your example and not use any of my other tools to build this. Then I think I will give it all to me bother when I am done. Hopefully I will have it finished by next Christmas.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

😂 I'm sure it won't take as long as you think - good luck with the project!

[@DanaHWhite]

Okay, you got me. I'm hooked. Great video on a great build idea. Thanks

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thanks! I'm glad you're digging it!

[@coriepowell]

love the whole look of the project

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you!

[@babssnr7211]

I really loved the project

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you!

[@RobertLaneTech]

A nice trick for drilling a straight hole in a pinch is use some legos to make a 90 degree wall to line the bit up with.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thanks for sharing that tip!

[@JosephQPublic]

Two pieces of scrap nailed or screwed together at a 90 works, as well

[@jymferrier]

very excited to see how this pans out. I have a crummy old small jobsite tablesaw that is beyond frustrating. This might be the trick

[@jimthesoundman8641]

Every tablesaw can be a joy to use if you spend enough time on setting it up correctly and making sure everything is aligned properly. It's all about how much love you give it.

[@adelker4884]

Great tutorial and video production. I like your down-to-earth approach and the speed of your presentation. Keep up the good work 👍👍👍👍👍

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you!

[@DawnMontgomeryAuthor]

Can't wait to see the whole series! Thank you, Tommy! I'm seeing it a bit late, but I'm excited to follow the series! Happy New Year, man! As always, it's awesome seeing your process. The jig design was fantastic!

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you, Dawn! More videos coming soon - I was shooting for this weekend for part 2 but the holidays are slowing me down. That said, it shouldn't be too long 😉

[@DawnMontgomeryAuthor]

@@OneMinuteWorkbench Take your time, man! The holidays have slowed everyone down. It'll be an awesome start to 2020 when you get the next one up!

[@rbrooke2379]

This is fantastic and I am a huge fan of this idea. Looking forward to the rest of the series.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you, Robert! The rest of the series will be following over the next few weeks. I hope this helps!

[@keto4life197]

Nice thanks for all Your tip's and ideas.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you!

[@andymjflemming]

You're a genius mate. I'm gonna have a go at this soon

[@johnkelley9877]

It looks great! Thanks for making and sharing this. I am looking forward to the next tutorial.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you! Should be coming out soon!

[@eduardomiguens4871]

excellent

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you!

[@Rouverius]

Christmas came early this year. Thanks. Hey, Merry Christmas!

[@xrayou812]

Great Job.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you!

[@dannymersiehazen4005]

Tommy your instructions are superb and easy to follow unlike others who run their video at higher speed you can’t even follow them. This is my first time subscriber. How can I get your plans?

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thanks, Danny! I’m glad you’re digging my work 🙂. Plans can be found at oneminuteworkbench.com I hope this helps - good luck!

[@letsnotmakethispersonal6021]

Just discovered this channel (and subscribed) so I don't know if you have ever mentioned this before. When gluing 2 large peices of wood together and you get an "air hockey table" effect and you don't want to use pins just cover the pieces with glue then sprinkle salt over the glue. This gives enough bite while the glue sets to not float around. Awesome channel btw. This channel should have came across recommendations many, many times by now. No youtube, I don't want to watch a video I have already seen or a clip from a TV show.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you for subscribing, thanks for the recommendations, and welcome to the channel!

[@nwstraith]

For the straight drill, might try putting two blocks with good edges on top beside the bit to help keep it aligned straight during the drill.

[@neelakandanperiasamy]

thanks for video

[@mrmanusia]

Cant wait for nex part

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Part 2 was released yesterday, and part 3 should be coming soon!

[@robbrown6495]

Came to take a look at your tool board then saw your MicroShop. Excellent! I already built a pretty basic DIY saw bench - a triumph of function over form - so it's about time I took it a step further, and 10 steps better! I'm puzzled by a couple of things. You superglued the ply to the base of the router, essentially rendering it useless. Surely there must have been a less destructive option? Also I notice that when cutting one of the sides you only made 3 of the corners round. Any reason for that? Enjoyed the video!

[@holidaze8998]

wow. Off the mark question: do you have a video about making the tool wall behind you?

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Totes 👜 👜 here’s the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3zWdK2MfbuKbM0 I hope this helps!

[@someguynj]

Nice one, really like this project for my garage. Looking forward to part 2. Your projects have progressively gotten cooler over the last year or so. Maybe time to ditch the clap thing... a little corny, and the content is memorable enough where you don't need it to differentiate. EDIT: I also really appreciate that you're using Harbor Freight stuff and not Festool. Keeps it practical for the weekend warrior.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you very much! I think I'll keep clapping though 😉

[@jaimebibian3653]

I love your saw track!, definately going to check it out, maybe even do it myself! (once the lockdown is over and i can go and buy some lumber)

[@paeppchen3970]

Love it. Want to build it

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

If you do, let me know how it goes!

[@davidburris6187]

good idea

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you!

[@dennisd5776]

Use a straight edge to cut a straight line with the jig saw like you can do with the circular saw or router.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thanks for the tip!

[@ashraf61]

Good Job. Thanks for sharing. ;-)

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you!

[@CasualBuilds]

Nice job, Tommy - excited for part 2! Also, loved the multiple thumbs up to the camera. It's so satisfying when things go right while recording - I know the feeling 👍

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thanks, Tim!

[@pikifrino]

V. Good job in general: Nice video & clear voice!

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thanks!

[@erikjohnson2889]

I'm all in on this. Love it!!

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you, Erik! I'm glad you're digging it!

[@honuman39]

Hi Tommy, just wondering what size spade bit you're using to cut the corners of the cut out sections in the walls? Thanks

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

I think it was a 1 & 1/4”, but really anything around an inch or larger will do fine. I hope this helps!

[@honuman39]

@@OneMinuteWorkbench thanks Tommy. One more question. As I was cutting the B section for the sander I cut it 1/8" short on the long side. Is that still useable or do I need to recut? Thanks

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

I’m not 100% sure which piece you’re talking about. Send me an email with a little more detail, and I’ll help you figure it out. I hope this helps!

[@williammaclean4541]

What do you use for building material?

[@davidcurtis5398]

Instead of the spade bit, use a foristner bit. Have a jij saw fence much like the one you have for the circular saw and built it 20 ears ago.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@daviddaddy]

You got 20 Ears?!?!?!!! What in The WORLD???? 😂😂😂😂😂

[@davidcurtis5398]

@@daviddaddy You want to explain the reaction to my post??? Just what do you mean??? This makes no sense at all!!!!!!!

[@daviddaddy]

@@davidcurtis5398 reread your initial post. You wrote Ears instead of "Years" lol

[@britzwickit]

@@davidcurtis5398 the amount of punctuation makes you look like a boomer

[@DJPoloMan]

Will this work with cordless tools? I know that defeats the purpose of some of the safety features but curious what your opinion is.

[@blp92]

I love this project but I absolutely need the vacuum attachments. Is there a way to buy those now?

[@hassannariman]

Indeed very nice project but, you making these kind of projects for the people a like me who has basic skills . If you had added PDF measurements it would had made it perfect. Thanks.

[@RanesEntee]

It is possible to include in plan description for all materials we need for a build? I would like to calculate the price before i buy plans. :)

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

In the features video, talked about the cost, which (including the tools that go into it) will be somewhere between $400-$500 USD. I hope this helps!

[@jennimtz1220]

This is an awesome design! Do you ever sell a built MicroShop?

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you! I’m working on CNC cut flat pack kits. If you’re interested, send me an email through the contact form on the website (oneminuteworkbench.com) and I’ll keep you posted on the progress. I hope this helps!

[@HollywoodMGB3]

What type and thickness of wood did you use? Apologize if I missed it somewhere

[@RichardGirou]

Table saw cuts 4" deep. What saw did you use?

[@jerrys634]

do the tools have to be "permanently" part of the microshop?

[@ahmedshakir6967]

I cant think of anything to say about elephants so all im going to say is well done :D

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you, Ahmed! Though I have to say I can't believe you don't have anything to say about elephants, lol 🤣

[@adamking3506]

Just bought the plans for this and am going to try to get this done while I...have some free time. If I have some "not-a-total-noob but not-not-a-total-noob" questions about materials, can I ask them here? Or is there a better forum for that? BTW this project is exactly the thing I've been looking for for months/years!

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Adam, thanks for buying the plans! Feel free to reach out with any questions you have, however, email is the best way...I can get pretty backed up on KZbin comments these days. I usually respond to emails within 24 hrs. I hope this helps - good luck!

[@papirojo4228]

Are the circular saw and that little palm router from Harbor freight? If they are, what’s your opinion on the circular saw? I’m shopping around for a corded circular saw, but I don’t want to spend a ton of money.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

I’m pleasantly surprised with the performance of the circular saw and the router. And for only $37, the circular saw is as good (and strong) as any other sidewinder style circular saw I’ve used. I hope this helps!

[@jimthesoundman8641]

@@OneMinuteWorkbench In my opinion, that $37 would have been better spent on a used Dewalt, Milwaukee, or Makita from a pawn shop. If the Harbor Freight Saw has a problem you can't get repair parts, the warranty is a joke, and the return window is miniscule.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

I do wish Harbor Freight offered better (longer) warranties. I know some of their higher end items carry a one year warranty, but that's nothing compared to the three year warranties the larger brand name manufacturer's offer.

[@kiegz]

Hi, i am new to diy, I would like to purchase these plans Please advise the process,

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Kiegan, thanks for your interest! There's a link the description to the plans, but if you're new with woodworking, you might want to consider a few easier projects first. This project is definitely NOT for beginners. I have lots of videos and plans for smaller, easier, more affordable projects to get you started though, and you kind find everything at oneminuteworkbench.com/shop I hope this helps!

[@marycarmen3320]

Hello, what is the wide of Woods, that You use un this proyect?

[@martinsmith0752]

This is like the power 8 workshop, if there was a way you could power the tools using a cordless power pack like a cordless drill uses then it would be even better than a patented product, although the power 8 workshop is smaller in size, I think your build is far better and cheaper too.

[@RichardGirou]

What is the thickness of plywood are you using?

[@999erh]

Out of curiosity, what type of plywood did you use for this?

[@JosephQPublic]

Looks like sanded red oak.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Baltic Birch. I hope this helps!

[@scentacard]

I recently purchased the plans but they keep disappearing from my iPad. Any advice please. Project looks amazing

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

John, I just sent you an email - please have a look!

[@tonyromano6220]

john rouillard contact Apple

[@womaninwood9177]

4:30 But the edge of the piece (where you put the combination square against) is not square. ;) Nevertheless, cool design! Are safety switches installed, that provide restart cutout?

[@vargr]

You know, you could bypass the need of a sacrificial circular saw by using a cheap HF table saw motor. It has the speed and horsepower along with a saftey switch. I got one, so I'll give it a try instead of trashing the thing.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

That's an interesting idea...does it come with the arbor?

[@vargr]

@@OneMinuteWorkbench It does, and it's long enough for a small, three blade dado stack.

[@scottychop1]

Link?

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

+1 on the link. I've googled one with an arbor, but can't seem to find it.

[@JoseSilveira-newhandleforYT]

@@OneMinuteWorkbench Couldn't find it either...

[@jjmcrosbie]

Please can you give details of the pencil you were marking with? Thank you.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

It's just a basic Bic .7mm mechanical pencil...probably the cheapest ones they sell. I just buy a big bag of them for a couple of bucks. I hope this helps!

[@jjmcrosbie]

@@OneMinuteWorkbench Thank you. I see they're a a fine lead. Up til now I've been using ordinary wood pencils which I sharpen to a chisel point for fine work That involves quite a lot of work keeping it sharp. The (0.7mm?) fine lead in your pencil gives a slightly thicker line than a finely sharpened chisel point but it does for most work, and doesn't change thickness from the start of a long line to its end. And yes, this helps!

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

You can buy pencils that accept a finer lead as wee, however, I find that they snap too easy. The .7mm is a good trade off between links-thickness and how likely it is to snap under normal pressure.

[@ahmetdurak6866]

Hayalimde ki ekipmanı kendi çabanla yapıyorsun bende başladım ufak ufak yapmaya inşallah istediğim gibi olur

[@عبدالهاديابراهيم-ن1ك]

Can you give an actual size to cut that things ?

[@christopherstone317]

Hi I would lick to buy your plan for the micro shop but I live in the UK is this possible? if so how ? I am not used to computers as I am 73 Years old.

[@mikeecho33]

ya got me in the first 20 seconds

[@travelswithmymate4486]

I love what you do here. However I don't have a problem with space. Have you considered making a 'big brother' version of this? I have searched KZbin but can't find anything that fits the bill for me. I think you would have a huge audience if you were to do so. Andrew. Australia.

[@beaconofwierd1883]

5:50 Doesn't that router cover already have 4 screw holes which you could have used to attached it to the wood in a... less permanent way?

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

It may not carry over in the video, but the plastic frame for the router is pretty flimsy, and I didn't want to risk removing and replacing the screws, which would have actually disassembled the plastic frame. I hope this make sense!

[@owendukes145]

What brand is your rotor

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Drill Master from Harbor Freight. I hope this helps!

[@MrKyleDD]

Wait, they make router drill bits??? Is that what they're called? 7:02

[@josepaulopereira4302]

Love macnisom utyh

[@d.a.tsun5104]

Knowing me, I am afraid that I press the wrong switch since they're located symmetrically for the most dangerous tool: saw.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

I hear you. I tried to place them so that they're intuitive, but I also labeled each one with an arrow pointing to its switch...keeping fingers is important!

[@valbrideau311]

Would you consider building this to sell

[@paulwaldrop]

looks nice. understand the use for it. Just a bit underpowered for what I would need.

[@stefanvemic1313]

plz give me plan

[@Teuronium]

I dont get, why you glue (!!!) the plate at the routerbase and then screw the Plate on a 2nd layer of wood, instead of just screw the routerbase directly on a one-layer wood strip fout routing circles ?

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

The base on that router seems a little flimsy, so I didn't want to risk drilling holes directly into it. I was afraid it might destroy it. Anyway, I hope this helps!

[@mellowrebel4618]

And your wife said you would never use those old weights!!!

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

😂

[@zouaknoureddine4955]

foooooooooooooooort

[@christopherstone317]

HI I meant I would Like to buy your plan sorry

[@Terry9135]

That's a lot of clamps.

[@1EliPrice]

What was the purpose of the first circle that didn’t need to be perfect....? Couldn’t you have just attached the router straight to the plank of wood or another piece of scrap rather that wasting all that time with the coping saw cutting a circle..?

[@vaibhavkhatri3435]

No. 1

[@jacobbrown1690]

just use a cnc machine. so much easier

[@andrewfrankovic6821]

iF you can make this, you don't need iT.

[@Damin-Danger-Ledford]

I saw "Microshop" i clicked. Super disappointed that this isn't a project to or from the Minature Killer. I call clickbait yo! Edit: Or at least a workshop to do some Miniature Killin Second Edit: I mean clikbate as a joke. But that's still shitty. Not an actual click bait video.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

lol...I had to google "miniature killer" to see what you were talking about....I think calling this clickbait is a heck of stretch 😂

[@Damin-Danger-Ledford]

@@OneMinuteWorkbench nah it iz a joke. I forget how shitty it feels to be called bait tho. I gotta edit that.

[@MrHantz101]

Wearing shorts and no socks, don't you get a lot of sawdust in your shoes?

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Well...I do wear socks (the short ones that don't show), but the real question here is: why are you staring at my feet? 🤣 Just kidding 😉...sometimes I have to wear shorts in the shop because otherwise it's just too darn hot. Sawdust in the shoes is small price to pay for not overheating!

[@jthompsoniii]

Your tool wall is too organized for believability.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

lol...if you haven't seen the video, you can check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3zWdK2MfbuKbM0 I hope this helps make it more believable 😉

[@pjdrives5261]

PLEASE kill the music. All you need is an intro and outro, and maybe something to fade in and out for any long periods with no dialog.

[@lesliemeehan3724]

$30 to costly

[@daviddaddy]

Not really. Considering a similar tool to this would probably be in excess of 800 or more! So plans, tools and plywood are your only costs so i think its worth it. Well plus your time but if you enjoy building/Woodworking who cares.

[@JohnMalson]

leslie meehan let's see you put a lot of hours into designing, building, and filming something that is just as good and then put the plans up for free. I bet Tommy has at least 100 hours if not more into this project.