Making a Storage Cabinet for a Metalworking Workbench/Welding Table

[@dysfunctional83]

Can I ask you all to take a second to appreciate our boy here using PPE for everything as needs it. Given up commenting on tubers that clearly want to reduce their life expectancy! Great videos Neil, mate.

[@deeranfoxworthy6069]

I love your little tricks to work smarter and not harder. Like even simple things of just putting some blocks under it to help it up onto the table.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks Deeran! :)

[@deeranfoxworthy6069]

@@PaskMakes thank you! I have learned quite a few helpful tips and tricks from you!

[@donsmith9081]

@@PaskMakes You are Amazing-making everything look easy! The void behind the drawers is perfect for putting long shelves for flat bar. I keep 3/8 on top then 1/4 under that all the way to 1/8. My table is 10 ft long and (flat bar) needs a continuous surface to rest on. Above that, on my wall I store 20 ft lengths of different type materials. Cheers!

[@santiagorussi6790]

"You are the man" !!!! As we use to say here in Brasil, você é o cara !!!!!!! You are doing everything i want to do in all my life !!!! congratulatios !!!!

[@das250250]

Excellent bench , excellent tutorial explaining everything, no over talking , excellent method build process, safe workshop practice , perfect "bench"mark workshop video ...pun intended

[@jam2190]

That saw, cutting the steel, like wood!!! Bloody amazing!!!

[@Vikingwerk]

the trick is that the blades are hilariously expensive usually. My friend has a miter saw that is made for cutting steel, and the blades are about 70$ each, and it takes one careless cut to blow all the teeth off the blade. Great tools, but you absolutely have to respect their limitations, which is generally all about feed rate, not to slow, not to fast.

[@PaskMakes]

I thought so too! :)

[@kenlewis6538]

I usually blow the teeth off when cutting a thin strip off, the strip starts to vibrate and that's the end of the blade. You were lucky to get away with the trims you did.

[@elainehiggins7544]

@@kenlewis6538 Never having used such a saw to cut metal, I'm curious. Does using a straight edge to guide the cut help? Or does that not make a difference with respect to vibrating? Thanks.

[@mjremy2605]

@@Vikingwerk Very good tip and advice. Thank you!

[@tarfeef_4268]

Ah, watching that metal get buffed/polished is so satisfying... looking good.

[@Jeffppuckett]

As an American, I really really really needed this video this morning. Thank you for the brief escape

[@vincentlemaire4680]

at least, it's not a fake ... video !

[@HaasGrotesk]

It's ok. When Trump wins he'll make America great again.

[@keithdelp3190]

Election stress? Watch Neil make this table in the heat... surrounded, yet unfazed by myriad deadly insects, arachnids, serpents, and plants! And? HE DOES IT WEARING SHORTS! ;)

[@Jeffppuckett]

@@HaasGrotesk Guess we'll see

[@Berqist]

No doubt. No doubt.

[@R.Craig.Collins]

Your Zen like patience is a lesson for me, as are your designs, and I so enjoy theplanning through execution

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much! :)

[@mjremy2605]

You are so good at this, no hesitation, smooth planning and execution. Fascinating to watch. I wish I had the tools, space, and time for metal crafting. Life is too damn short! So much more I want to do. Welding for sure!!! That is one magnificent set of drawers! I would buy some Loctite Rust Neutralizer to spray on the back side of metal plate you attached with screws. Bonds rust to metal so the hidden parts won't have any rust. The best rust proofing I have seen was on a metal box under my RV coated with anti rust proofing. 30 yrs later, nothing! Not a grain of rust under it despite being sprayed with water, mud, dust. rain. Amazing.

[@zodiacr]

Always click on Pask Makes! I especially love the courage and patience - courage to admit when Neil is wrong and patience to redo it in style!

[@PaskMakes]

Thank you! :)

[@kingearwig]

Put of all the makers I watch on KZbin I think you are the one I admire most. You are building the same skill/tool set that I want.

[@user-nd3lx1zg9t]

My only lament about this is my father was lot alive in the KZbin era. He would have loved to watch you work. He would consider you a true Mechanic. He used that moniker to describe a a person of exemplary mechanical ability. You sir, are a true Mechanic

[@choncord]

Indeed.

[@charliedalmasso4672]

When the word overbuild become an understatement ! that is a cabinet for generations to come ! nice.

[@myharris]

Fascinating watching a cabinet maker's approach to metalwork - really inventive little touches, like the wooden jig for welding the drawer front studs. I cannot think of a single one of Neil's videos I haven't learnt something from.

[@PaskMakes]

Glad you enjoyed it Jim! :)

[@johnnydingo8680]

Neil is a master craftsman in more ways than one

[@c4call]

And the drawer slide spacing jigs as well. I like it!

[@Shaggy_matt]

2 words... plasma cutter. My personal opinion, is they're a game changer specially working in a small shop, I love mine...

[@TheoTHERON_SA]

I can say the same!!!

[@negotiableaffections]

I was sympathetic when I saw you struggling with the cut-off disc. Now I'm jealous of that incredible bench! That saw was an excellent purchase! Great work Neil!

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks Keith! :)

[@reinholdu9909]

@@PaskMakes YES. Me envious too. - This table deserves a plan on your website too !!!

[@RaicoRosenberg]

What model saw was it? Can't find it on Bosch website. Cheers!

[@josedavid6400]

@@RaicoRosenberg did you find it ? I'm also curious about the blade. Thanks mate

[@RaicoRosenberg]

@@josedavid6400 sorry never found it

[@olenilsen4660]

Such a level of craftmanship! This bench will outlast the pyramids.

[@gc0009]

your videos are so satisfying and relaxing to watch, you don't do things randomly, you follow steps, I love it.

[@petermarsh4993]

Dear Neil, you’ve made a practical workshop cupboard into a beautiful piece of furniture. Don’t scratch it! Well done.

[@davidswanson5669]

Boy those drawers are lovely. The extra work was well worth it.

[@barthanes1]

You've made a lot of welders jealous. I can see them green with envy.

[@bigchuckyinkentucky6267]

Was going to make a joke and ask how many inches in a mm. But then you started cutting the plywood and added in the conversion. Oh well, fantastic job. Well done and hello from Kentucky.

[@davanders2006]

I really love watching your video's but you used a metal cutting circular saw which I never new existed. Now I am going to get one for myself. I haven't worked with metal in twenty to thirty years but I am wanting to get back into it again. I'm so glad I was able to see you cut that metal without any problems. Cutting the sheets of metal was the sticky point for me but you showed a better way. I am so grateful that you shared your knowledge. Thanks for sharing.

[@msmith2961]

New drinking game - take a shot each time Pask makes or uses a jig :) Amazing finish, it's gonna weigh a bloody ton when full but solid as!

[@daviT_con_T]

i ll be drunk as hell

[@sciangear4782]

@@daviT_con_T I think the term is "paralytic" 🍻😂

[@Zogg1281]

I tried that once and had to have my stomach pumped!!! Maybe binge watching 6 months episodes in one sitting was a really, really bad idea 🤣😂🤣 That game should only be played when watching ONE episode 😁👍

[@vetramiga1]

that mini dry cut saw is amazing

[@RaicoRosenberg]

What model is it? Can’t find it 🤔

[@1995dresser]

I have been a Machinist Fabricator for 40+ years Very nice job love your jigs and fixtures for welding they do the job but you need to invest in a Plasma cutter lol once again excellent job

[@teejay622]

Outstanding. I learned several tips from this video. That saw IS impressive. But the ability to take it to the metal outside had me making the Tim the Toolman grunt sound without even realizing it - lol.

[@Grasshoppa65]

As a Sheet Metal Worker, I have to say...... BLOODY WELL DONE MATE!

[@trashes_to_treasures]

Beautiful project 😍 I had an idea about the drawer fronts: you could have welded threaded sleeves (don’t know if that is the correct expression, sorry for my English) on them and then use countersunk screws to fix them from the inside. Would have saved the space you used for fixing the fronts with nuts, which stick out inside.

[@c4call]

I don't click "like" on many videos, but I had to click the button on both of these welding table vids. Good work!

[@garrymiller6862]

Absolute legend in my book ..! Just shows you don’t need every bit of new kit to produce master quality...!!! Love it 👍🏻

[@Bedevere]

I applaud your use of spacers, templates and jigs to really get very accurate and professional looking results. Patience and skill can go a long way.

[@KPA78]

Envious of that fine table...and I'm neither a welder nor metal worker! Great design and execution!

[@charlvanniekerk8009]

Guess who has a new welding table to easily cut those draws. This genius Pask Makes!

[@panedrop]

I love it. You're so fortunate to be in a position to create the sort of things you do, and I like that you're moving up in scale.

[@psidvicious]

Neither follows either. Form AND function achieved. The best of both worlds. Well done!

[@kleckerklotz9620]

I do really like the way how you go about things. Always humble in mind, but no challenge too hard. *thumbs up*

[@tattooedredheadx]

Fantastic video. I don't understand why anyone would dislike these.

[@jessewalley1529]

A true craftsman. You are an inspiration on any project I do. One of my favorite KZbin channels

[@RobertWiggers]

Your narration/narrative (I'm not english...) Is amazing to listen to.

[@ohhpaul7364]

Watching you assemble your drawers reminded me of the time I was doing the same on my wooden assembly table and somehow managed to nail the entire drawer down to my table. more than a few nails went astray when I was shooting the gun, I blamed myself for the angle I was holding the gun at. To counteract this occurrence, I tried a new method of just holding it by hand and promptly nailed myself to the workpiece. It was that day that I learned the glue they glue those sticks of nails together with burns quite a bit when it gets under your skin. Growing pains. That looks like a very nice cabinet bench you have made. Thanks for the videos.

[@azmoz1321]

Great video , when you started and was cutting with your angle grinder , I I thought there’s a man who needs a metal saw :-) There were some items I’d have done different , but the difference is you have a welding table with draws and I done :-)) Good to see another welder who likes working in shorts I had a brief look at some of your other projects , you’ve got another subscriber

[@tasror]

I love that there are chicken coop offcuts being used as risers when you're cutting up the metal :)

[@PaskMakes]

Well spotted! :)

[@JamesManCave]

Neil your dedication to nice looking and great functioning workshop furniture is fantastic, worth all the effort you put into making this bench! It look brilliant and just thing you said you need

[@frodobaggins169]

Nice touch using flux core wire on the plated slides. That almost went unnoticed. Thanks

[@ruohonleikkaaja]

It’s super satisfying watching a talented man work

[@giggidygiggidy4884]

This has to be the most relaxed project I’ve ever seen you do. I like it.

[@dr.skipkazarian5556]

This particular project stands out most as a testament to your excellent design and craftsmanship (including its versatility) of your workbench. This is some very fine and well-thought work....best to you and be well.

[@ChristopherSalisburySalz]

That little metal saw is amazing! Nice drawers!

[@rebeccajesse4604]

I was just thinking to myself that I really wanted to watch a new video from you and you posted! Perfect timing!

[@thenuptse8827]

That little jig for welding the bolts to drawer fronts was awesome 👍🏻

[@mrskwrl]

Endurance of a mule. Jesus. Well, and patience too. Just Wow.

[@philgray4780]

Neil , beautiful work, you make super square accurate work look so easy and effortless, which it is not, but an art in itself . that power saw has certainly got my juices flowing

[@mori7956]

Your videos are very calming when my anxiety is a bit high, thanks for uploading this today😊

[@dpd16790]

really love the color of the table.. makes it look like a factory made table from miller welding... the quality of the build lends a lot to it looking like a factory made table by miller too.. excellent job... im gonna build one myself...

[@dragunov525]

Neil, I just wanted to tell you you're awesome 😎. You are one of my favorite makers on youtube, I'd say tied for top 3. All your wood projects you do are usually with relatively common tools yet you make some the best stuff and it's all high quality. That's not to say I don't thoroughly enjoy your other metal working projects, because I surely do. You have some amazing skills my friend. I always enjoy your videos, thank you for sharing. -Scott (CT, USA)

[@NickDangerThirdGuy]

Nicely done. I appreciate that you weld in shorts just like I do.

[@jamesa7506]

Welders can do it in any position! Awesome table/cabinet sir.

[@vane5736]

That chest of drawers looks better than ones you could buy at the store! Great video.

[@trevorjarvis3021]

Well, you certainly made a fantastic job of those drawers, absolutely unbelievable! Credit to you indeed.

[@Downtheshed]

It looks mega, I was really surprised by that cordless metal cutting circular saw, what an absolute beast.

[@luckyrashes]

'I predrilled for the self tapping screws.." we've all been there!

[@user-nd3lx1zg9t]

Those screws (we call them tec screws where I'm at) are designed to only go through sheet metal. That's a bit thick for those.

[@CeeJayThe13th]

Well, I mean they will start easier like that

[@wearsjorge55]

The self tappers he started with... got bad memories with those they're garbage and I just wanted to get rid of them

[@matthewwilliams76]

Self tapping and self drilling are totally different....

[@tattooedredheadx]

@@matthewwilliams76 Well said.

[@cav89-]

Thank you thank you thank you!! Whenever I’m struggling with some projects, overthinking and overall mismanaging it, and watch a video of yours, old or new, feels like a full night of sleep and refreshing shower for my brain. All of a sudden, I feel like I can do it, and I do do it! I’m an amateur woodworker and started to do some welding a few months ago to add to my fabrication capabilities (and shop furnishing and tool making and modding 😆) and it was very nice when I saw that your recent videos were about metalworking! Keep on with your awesome work! Thanks again, and greetings all the way from Brasil!

[@SouthOfGate]

What a stunning solution with the welded bolts for the drawer fronts. I was just revisiting some cnc table builds by Rainfall Projects and Frank Howarth and thinking, I need a Pask Makes and voilá!

[@DavidWJoyce]

Best precision craftsman I've seen. keep it up mate.

[@Craftlngo]

this workbench is getting better and better, Neil!

[@johnhughes3387]

You are one of my favorite craftsman! I’ve gotten so many great ideas from you, too many to list. Keep up the great work and thank you for taking the time for us mere mortals. Always looking forward to your next video.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much John! :)

[@BuildSomthingCool]

Nice table! I like to make a suggestion on the casters, use six. You'll find out that moves over the floor much easier especially if there's any imperfections in it. As a side note it's a guaranteed that if you use only four casters one of the one on the corner is going to blow out.LOL. Great video

[@nabilfreeman]

@Miguel Kyrie no one cares

[@daniellerodgers6493]

Awesome! I like how it looks all metal from the outside but the drawers are wood. 😁

[@colinselby2405]

Epic video When I make a weld like those studs I drill a hole a 1/16 bigger than the stud and then weld the back side of it to make a clean joint. When I make ladders I punch my flat bar and then side my round bar through the whole a make a slug weld.

[@lutzherbst6885]

Wow... It is... Wow!

[@gacastro]

I like the design of the drawers. Looks very nice.

[@misterscottintheway]

I understand why you did the metal fronts but it looked SO good with the naked plywood.

[@VeradonaRestoration]

Very, very good job, thanks . Radek

[@c.a.g.1977]

You make it look so professional, yet easy! Great one, once again, Neil!

[@paulbull3765]

Just a suggestion mate. I recently made a similar thing, and I ended up putting threaded rod levelling feet on it. Two reasons, 1 so it can be levelled, 2 so when you load it up with gear the wheels don’t get a flat spots on them.

[@allenhunt3070]

Wow, I never thought it would turn out so nice! The drawers turned out fantastic!

[@joedog86]

I wanna be like this man when I grow up 😎What talent. So creative!

[@bradymcphail9690]

I’ve been a welder/fabricator by trade for 45 years and that’s the nicest handmade welding bench I’ve seen yet! I’d like to know the proper name or like for those awesome casters if you can remember it please. You’re great by the way, I learn a ton from you every time I see your videos! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@ManuelBTC21]

Clamps and storage, you can never have enough.

[@mandyleeson1]

Fantastic result, Neil. I think the steel on the drawers looks great as it is. 🙏🏼

[@GaryT1952]

That table is a tank! I can't even hazard a guess on how much it will weigh when finished.👍

[@Rsama60]

Nice project, looks good. Brilliant ideas to do this in situ. No worries about squareness then if the frame is square and true

[@thomaswhite3831]

Love that little metal saw .

[@robjchristopher]

Great job - you make it look really bloody easy, but I know your years of experience contribute to that!

[@CraigsWorkshop]

Great video and great drawers Neil - love your methodical and patient approach. The result is excellent. You could always increase gluing area and strengthen those drawers with some quadrant trim glued and pinned inside each of the seams of the drawers. Lots of strength added from a tiny amount of additional wood. Welding and machining gear adds up quickly in weight :-)

[@pablomanca]

Pask best Maker ever! Number one!! 👍👍👍

[@dayleinnis823]

Great workbench. Interesting to see a joiner/cabinet makers approach to metalwork. Not sure about the ‘gasless welder’ though. Inert gases give a clean weld, that’s why you’ve got all the white residue around the welds. Also, vegetable spray is good for weld splatter. It just runs off no problem

[@AdamIannazzone]

It looks so clean! Really professionally done.

[@michaelabrams9987]

This is a extremely practical design. Thinking of using the design (out of wood ofcourse) to use as a woodworking bench.

[@PaskMakes]

Glad you liked it Michael! :)

[@EisenbeilWerkstatt]

Good job, it looks practical, robust and cute.

[@Anthony-br3xk]

I love watching your videos! They make my day Pask

[@ianvicedomini2648]

Utter brilliance mate. Superb quality and excellent video.

[@NRCarrillo]

An amazing build and an amazing video. Thank you for sharing, and thanks for being you!! I'm impatiently waiting for the next vid!! Hopefully I'll survive until then!

[@peterdelaforce2346]

Looks the nuts, a real proper welding work bench.

[@marclangevin9152]

Awesome table . In regards to the casters .I would recommend adding a couple on the center support . As they would spread the weight load . In my hobby shop. All of my desks . cabinets etc are on casters. This makes rearranging and cleaning a breeze . Cheers !

[@brunoastruc1424]

this one could take place in my living room ! So beautiful ...

[@PaskMakes]

Glad you like it Bruno! :)

[@romanbaczynski8656]

Not watched your videos for a while. This was a delight. Realised what I've been missing 👍

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much Roman - glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@othoapproto9603]

I make/alter many of my needs so I've much respect for your wonderful job here. But will start with a Husky and forgo all the build.

[@josephbreckenridge2966]

Sir, you are amazing! I love your work and presentation is very clear. I have already learned a lot from you. Thank you.