Poor Man's Carpenter's Bench | 12 Wranglerstar

[@Toluca47]

If you drill the hole before you assemble, you can slightly offset the hole in the tenon and the peg will draw the joint even tighter.

[@mklein8115]

I sure have enjoyed watching these. Reminds me of when I used to help my dad. He was a master cabinet maker. Everything had to be so precise. Thanks so much for sharing. From our family to yours, have a very Blessed Christmas!

[@caljim1950]

Somehow I knew you couldn't resist acceding to the dowel requests. It's the artist in you. It not only looks great, but it gave us an additional episode. Thank you.

[@fish37]

This has to be one of my favorite series...not sure why, I have built a lot of benches and many different ways, but I love watching you assemble yours and you have a great way of describing the process that has a hint of a sermon to it...not sure that is intended but I like it. Thank you!

[@aaron6024]

I really liked watching Paul Sellers when he did the 'Poor Man's Carpenter's Bench' but I have to say, I am thoroughly enjoying watching your series with even more detail. Thank you

[@Darianslocalfishing]

I very much appreciate your time and effort to make these videos. Thank you Cody!

[@keiranbowes1979]

I find staking down a tent very satisfying also.really enjoying this series.

[@chrisbunting3876]

The dowls look great and suit it to a tee. And your right about the glue and rigidity of things. Thanks for all the great videos.

[@ecleveland1]

I like the addition of the pegs, it really makes the legs complete. Functional as well aesthetically pleasing.

[@daveellingsen4854]

Cody, you’re obviously an intelligent man. I'm sure if someone makes a suggestion that makes sense, you will make adjustments to how you do things accordingly. When you've completed your build, you will have something to be proud of and will serve you beyond your time. There are those who wish to truly help, and there are those who wish to impose their self-righteous wisdom upon those who are beneath them. There are too many of the latter, unfortunately. That being said, I give credit to any man or woman who gets out there and uses their gifts, just in that is good works. Opinions are like the leaves on the trees, they die and fall to the ground. Listen to the tree, it is unnoticeably determined in its course, bends as it needs, and does what it was intended to do until it can do it no more.

[@dannoquin7322]

Dave, thanks for posting your comment. Ditto!

[@esalva1948]

Very well stated, Dave

[@voodoo304]

It's coming right along! Great series Cody, thanks for sharing.

[@jwolfe122]

Looking good Cody. You are a true craftsmen.

[@hasdrubal121]

I have really enjoyed this series Cody, many thanks for sharing.

[@nolanhabbyshaw3072]

I love your good spirit its refreshing to see someone actually care rather then just reading off the steps god bless man

[@wranglerstar]

+Nolan Habbyshaw thank you

[@nolanhabbyshaw3072]

sorry that sent so many times when I wrote it I got an error saying it didn't send lol guess it did

[@nolanhabbyshaw3072]

also your reply kinda made my day so thanks:)

[@toastytime9730]

I've made many benches in 40 years, and i love your old-school shop!

[@wranglerstar]

+Toasty Time thank you

[@CJLeTeff]

Cody, awesome that you took a little extra time to dowel the leg joints. Your work table will be a true heirloom.

[@GodschildinNC]

Cody, Excellent series! I am so glad that you are enjoying the process. I am glad to see that you are trying and using the techniques that you have seen/learned watching other you tube videos. Keep up the good work. Geoff

[@jcknives4162]

Boy are you going to love life after you get this bench done!!!

[@daracoulon]

Love watching the bench process go together and for all the ones complaining about using glue shame on them it's not their bench it's yours and when I build mine glue will be used.

[@PsychoAxeMan]

I love these vids.. it's great seeing the old school wood workn being done.

[@eirizarry2568]

"Yankee" North Bros. Div of Stanley, Brace Model 2100 or 2101. Absolutely the best brace ever ! either model. They have incredible chuck grip strength so they can reliably grip square, hex or round bits. I have four of them and my sons and I use them all. They are great for working away from the house; like on our fence. They drive screws almost as quick as an electric driver, but the brace can do it with precision torque. Our electric driver often over drives the screws through the fence boards where our brace's drive them to perfect flush. The ratcheting mechanism is like a "Rolex" watch and the chuck is a massive incredibly strong piece that will hold almost any bit or hex accessory. Finding a good one will take a little work in garage sales or on eBay, but after you get it home, clean it up, polish the handles and lubricate all the parts, it will last ...well who knows one hundred or hundreds of years or more. These are not the disposable "brace's" that are sold today. These are quality Heirloom tools that will remain a relevant tool for generations to come. Either the North Bros. 2100(Chrome) or 2101 (satin nickel finish) or the 2101A models. Some are stamped Stanley, some may be stamped with "Bell Systems". I don't think there is another Brace that can compare to this one for the "Common Man to USE Daily". Perhaps some Brace's are more collectable, but as for their rugged use, this one is at the top. Note; do not mistake thinking that this brace is not a collectors item, it is.....however unlike most other brace's; This model of brace is also a hell of a brace for working! I have been spoiled using them for years, and I find that other braces are nice....but they do not hold a candle to the North Bros. Yankee. Kind of like a Fiskars axe, compared to a Grans Fors Bruk axe....they both are axes, but which one would you prefer ?

[@ianmartin7283]

Cody I thought you would be interested to know that I bought lot's of big box store items from tsc and they turned out pretty descent. I purchased set of chisels for $15(1/2", 3/4", and 1"), $7 speed square that was dead on, $7 carpenters saw that is sharp and cuts straight, $10 rubber mallet that is holding up well, and I even found half sheets of 400 grit and 1000 grit sandpaper for $3.49 that come in packs of I think ten and put a nice polish on those chisels, and a 25' tape measure. I almost had a mishap where I knocked over the 1/2" chisel and it almost peeled the back of my right hand like an apple. Luckily I caught it with my left hand and stopped it from falling onto my hand then the floor. Love the timber framing and carpentry videos.

[@halfwayuphill]

That's going to be a joy to work on, cant wait for the first project.

[@SedatedandRestrained]

While I love the design of this bench, I have one small comment. You said you can't make things tight with just dowels. This is incorrect. When my grandpa showed me how to timber frame, he showed me that you drill through the mortis first, then slide the tenon in and mark it. Pull that back out and offset the hole by 1/16-1/8" away from the mortis beam depending on peg and beam sizes. That way when you slide it back together for final assembly the offset pulls the joint together extremely tight with zero wiggle. It takes more time but thats what makes the job worth doing! Keep up the awesome videos sir, I always enjoy watching. Im in the process of restoring my 4' single man crosscut saw right now and enjoy watching you work with the old ways. Thanks for taking the time to film your work and share it with us, always interesting to watch.

[@jurgenritzhaupt5562]

Gentle people, barring a fire or the world being taken over by carpenter ants, the idea behind this work bench is that it be built to stand the rigors of being a work bench. Cody, I hope that the generations using this bench after you will give it the care and attention that I am sure you will.

[@billonthehill9984]

Thoroughly enjoyed watching this come together. The oak pegs is a nice touch & I can see you cutting them flush in all eventualities before applying your finish coat, that's just me, you are the craftsman here, lol... I would have glued them in also... :-)

[@cameronmcpeak5183]

Awesome job cody looking forward to full assembly

[@bluscrnodeth]

Craftsman still has the metal drill guides. Model #67173 picked up one a few years ago, it's a very handy tool to have.

[@robertodehoyos6100]

Great attention to detail. Amazing.

[@RogerBRamsey]

Jesus was a Master Carpenter, and knew all the fine points of Wood Joinery. I am certain He appreciates your work, and is pleased with your endeavor on this fine bench. He didn't tell us to be perfect: He uses a lot more regular people like us, to do the work that counts. God Bless You, and your family there.

[@wranglerstar]

+Roger Ramsey Thank you.

[@RogerBRamsey]

OK, try duck. Thank you for responding, You are very kind. I hope all your woodworking endeavors turn to be enjoyable successes for you. .

[@RogerBRamsey]

axtra92 Please tell me. Stop what? Thanks

[@buckeyejake9014]

Amen Roger, well said!! May God Bless you and your family also!

[@mike1w1r]

Here's a story I heard from an old man when I was just a child. According to the story, a man was building a sled for his own uses and to his specs. As he worked, along came a person who knew all there was to know about building sleds. And this person was glad to tell the man building the sled how it was done. And he tried to follow those directions. And he became frustrated because the sled building was not going as he had hoped, so he tossed all this aside and began anew. And then along came another person who also knew all there was to know about sled building. And the same thing happened. After a few more episodes like this he had a pretty big pile of junk sleds. About that time he caught on and built his sled the way he wanted it. Then, lo and behold, along came another sled expert and started to tell him how he should have built his sled. But before he could really get into his critique, the guy building the sled told him this, "Everybody else's sled is lying over there in that pile. This is my sled and I'm building it like I want it."

[@m081779]

Good stuff! Just from an aesthetics standpoint, two pegs per joint might have been better since it's such a wide tenon. But, that would have been way more work too, and it's just splitting hairs. Excellent work man, you are really getting it done with this project. It's been a joy to watch. From one woodworker to another, keep up the good work!

[@havnofear2764]

Thank you for sharing this and everything else with me and other followers here on you tube. I find your video is both entertaining and educational , no matter what, I am determined to ease up on the procrastinating and concentrate efforts towards my homestead in the back country. Up in Canada ( North Central Saskatchewan ) we are given a narrow window of decent weather for accomplishing outdoor work. When you look at gardening, landscaping, construction , and what can be temperatures that can be extremely hot summers and cold winter months add to difficulty, and the challenge of course should make that effort that much more enjoyable anytime of the year. ( I hope so anyway...lol ) May You and the rest of the Wranglestar crew enjoy a safe and happy holiday season, best wishes to you and all of those close to you, Merry Christmas ps ... Thank you for the time and effort you put into your channel. please forgive my writing skills, been out of school way too long and do not read or write much. Darren Johnson aka ( havnofear )

[@brennanjones5502]

Another great video Cody! Keep up the good work thats going to be a beautiful bench!

[@unpicked1]

I'm sure all the people that complained about you using glue were thrilled that you put those dowels in... with a power drill, LOL. Great work, man. Take it easy.

[@ASliceofWoodWorkshop]

Look at the saw in the background. What is the size of that?

[@drawvenmusket]

Cody, I love the work you are doing on this bench and the care you show in your work is also most pleasing. My only question is if you had 1" dowels and wanted 3/4" then why not make your self a dowel plate and resize them

[@regulata]

Pegging any kind of hole is always a satisfying feeling, Cody!

[@Zedoutdoors]

A small tip if I may Cody, when writing your url in the description below the video add in the to the beginning of it so it becomes clickable :) ~Peace~

[@tb91506]

This is some good work! Very entertaining and informative.

[@JeffrayFiset]

That Wranglertmart idea is awesome! Thanks.

[@stevesundberg5956]

Looking good Cody. Keep on Keepin' on.

[@retailtours]

Would be interesting to see how bees wax, tree sap, or forms of glue made from eggs or milk (casein glue) would compare to modern wood glue. I still think even without the dowels this would count as very traditional workmanship..glues have been around for thousands of years. Great job Cody. Can’t wait to “see if we can’t” build one of these with my dad. T-Shirt Idea! “See if we cant”!

[@WizardVespian]

I much prefer the way you snuck in mention of your website in this video to the harsh jump cut you did in the last one. Hearing you talk about it casually is much less jarring (read- annoying) than an edited in advertisement. Also: The table looks really good! I'm enjoying this series.

[@kevinbodiford7143]

well if it makes you feel better i wasn't offended, only curious. the bench does look very nice so far and i can't wait to see the completed project.

[@wranglerstar]

***** Thank you Kevin,

[@kevinbodiford7143]

No sir, thank you for taking the time to share with us.

[@walkingjudy3067]

Another great video Cody! It's very enjoyable watching you work through the project. I noticed the camera shake when you pounded in the pegs. When you finish your new bench and have it set up you might crawl under your shop floor and add some "point load" support posts where needed to firm up the floor area under the bench. That should end any vibrating of the camera on your future projects. Thanks again for all your hard work filming this.

[@helmutzollner5496]

Really surprised that some people would take offence in your use of glue. Even 300 years ago the use of cheese and bone glues were common practice in carpentry in the West. I would consider glue on top of mortice and bevel with dowels essential, because it makes the joint stiffer and reduces wear from impulse loads like hammer impacts. So well done from me for a nice construction well executed.

[@SolaScriptura49]

Great videos!! Thanks for taking the time to make these for us! :)

[@gus1911]

Thank you Cody.

[@bigolmoose693]

Another thought, I believe in timber frame joinery, peg holes were very slightly offset, hence no glue required. All the Best

[@nordic709]

Thank you for sharing your work bench build I have watched the series twice and I have been researching a practical affordable bench for my shop i have made up my mind this would work for me at my shop. Are you still happy with your bench? any changes you would have made? I realize its been 5 years. I have been watching a lot of your videos and appreciate the practical approach and information you bring to your videos. I live in Alaska and we have to build things that make sense utilizing the forest products we have in SE Alaska. I have decided i am going to build the bench with the hemlock i have milled and dried myself.. thank you again and good health to you and your family

[@bigolmoose693]

Some of the old combination squares had a small metal awl in the base in the pre pencil days. All the Best

[@meanmna1]

Wish I had seen this series sooner. Excellent application of Paul Sellers bench. A couple of comments though (looks like some of these have been made). First, all glues fail, so the statement of wanting to use glue to make it stiff is inaccurate. Draw boring with pegs is, not only more traditional, but also proven through research and time to using glue. If you truly want the best, use both glue and pegs, but I would suggest draw boring vs. drilling through and pegging after assembly. Second, the apron, whilst it helps with racking is not as good as a lower stretcher. Best case would be both plus draw boring and glue. Finally, the exposed tenons on the front, while looking nice, will interfere with clamping. I personally prefer flush surfaces, but if mostly doing work on the top and/or wit power tools it likely will not matter.

[@tittensmitten]

Wranglerstar you do not have to break off a piece of bees wax to melt to dip the pegs in to slide thru the whole. You can just use a lighter/flame to heat up on spot on the bees wax block and rub/spin the peg on that spot to get wax on it. Would be a lot easier and faster than melting it. It would also save a lot of your bees wax. Great vids!!!

[@dsmoov2]

It's turning out very nice!

[@appleman1999]

You must be staying up late to make these videos..... Thank you!.. Can't wait to see it finished.

[@miguelangelsimonfernandez5498]

Just for your information. I managed to get hold of an extremely good brace of german manufacture in Ebay. It was made for the (modern FedRep)German Army and eventually sold as surplus in NOS condition. I wish I had bought one more.

[@jimbewlay6143]

I've used pegs to hold the tenons before. Do what works for you but when I did I offset the tenon hole by about 1/8th of an inch and slightly shave the peg so when to hit it in it will actually pull the shoulders tight into th joint No glue required an it will last forever.

[@sorin990]

For a carpenters wirkbench, would it be cool to use broom wooden handle as a dowel ? ....it is bigger, and gives more power ....are there any contra indication to not do so ?

[@RickMarshallMaps]

Thanks for the great video series

[@deniscullis8518]

Great. Job Cody

[@Halinspark]

Are the skirt portions of the bench top going to have the well shape cut out of them? I imagine that would speed up cleaning out all the waste that falls in if you can just brush it onto the floor with the rest of the chips and dust.

[@bascostbudde7614]

Not necessary. The skirts sit on the long side, whereas the well exits are on the short side.

[@stevewilson3993]

Great idea on the Amazon list!

[@LyonsServiceSupplyCo]

As a child my Father always had bars of soap laying around with worn groves in them in his shop, I never really knew what they were for until I became a man and started spiting wood when I would drive screws in. Now I have bars of soap laying around in my shop.

[@Proskatefilmer10123]

Love this bench think I'm going to make one my self

[@kc5wxt]

Looking awesome!

[@bigolmoose693]

Suggestion in using those clamps turn them upside downless things in the way when you are working topside. All the best

[@andrisig33]

Just curious to know what music you were playing at the end of this wonderful video. I really would like making my own furniture as well. I have done some, but they don't all play out as expected. For example, to make a wooden couch. What angles to use. And also how to make pillows. That’s another kind of skill. But back to the question, just curious what music it was.

[@mikekelly6102]

Hey I know this is a really old comment but I figure I'd answer in case anyone else is wondering (as I was)... It is either a cover or a live version of a Sharon Von Etten song called One Day

[@shawnpjrockwell9571]

Such a joy watch. Also appreciate the wranglermart. Could you please add the husqvarna carpenters Axe to your inventory. Just want to support someone who is worth it.

[@pianomanna]

The purists of bygone days quite likely also used glue, however they wouldn't have had the kind of glue we have today. They would have used hide glue. Hide glue is a fantastic glue to use although there is a learning curve to using it. I have used it to repair some antique musical instruments. There are some instances where hide glue could be used to better effect than today's wood glue.

[@deadfish86]

I also use Forstners on my mortises. They are bomb. You mentioned that "glue made you a really and stiff bench", and yes that's true - but... I think two techniques you should add to your skills if you haven't already, are housing your joints, and drawboring your pegs. With the adeptness that you already display upon cutting and fitting, these knowledge additions would be elementary. And they make joints that are just as strong and stiff as glue.

[@geedubb2005]

oh-the "purist", what would we do without them! LOTS!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks Cody-I like your videos.

[@wranglerstar]

Gee Dubb What would we do with out them? Enjoy a higher quality of life,

[@Devin82m]

Great job Cody! Don't listen to the purists, do what you enjoy doing. I started working with power tools, but now as I learn more I'm finding the old ways best suit me. But when you watch old Norm build something with power tools you can't bash his finished product.

[@frankiet7148]

Its one of the great things of life... I concur!

[@pinche_koky6593]

Stupid question how do you heat all the rooms in your house?? Do you have a wood stove in all rooms or a central wood stove with a water tank???

[@deercreekspeer3438]

I have enjoyed this series of videos as well as all your other projects. Also I have enjoyed the music you add to the videos. If not to much trouble it would be great to know some of these artists? Blessings and Merry Christmas

[@trichi77]

I am loving this thread on the poor mans carpenter's bench. The classic look of the by-hand construction is just great! I've wanted to build one for a while and these videos have convinced me to do it. It is slated on my to-do list. Quick question for you... which pipe clamps do you recommend I purchase? I need to pick up about 8 of the longer clamps, I'm guessing around 42-52 inches long. Any thoughts? Cheers!

[@dahartman88]

Forge an adapter like Dave, you both have vid today on augers haha mindbloen.

[@SteveandDawn]

Dave? Is this another woodworker I need to subscribe to? Lol, always looking for more places to learn.

[@NotQuiteUseful]

SteveandDawnFWIW Dave Canterbury, WildernessOutfitters. Primarily bushcraft, but he touches on lots of other camp/homestead topics.

[@KainusGulch]

SteveandDawnFWIW Dave Canterbury, I think. He's an outdoorsy woodsman fellow.

[@crossgrainwoodproductsltd9230]

I'm a bit behind on this build, but you seem to be doing a lot of apologizing to "purest", who perhaps have all the old time specialty tools to build a tradtional work bench, that you don't have. You shouldn't apologize to anyone, your doing a beautiful job with it and I love the idea of using the beeswax to help the dowels slide thru easier. I'm going to remember that little trick the next time I peg a joint. I have been trying to restore some old tools that were my Grandpas, and its a rewarding feeling when you take the rusty tool out of the solution and the rust is all gone. I have some of those bits you needed. To late for the bench build, but what size is something you'd use commonly? I could send you the extras.Your doing an awesome job, keep up the good work and your kids will have a bench to work on when they are your age.~Dolly

[@HighvoltageLineman]

Nice,when I built my first timber frame cabin I used liquid soap for lube on the pegs now I will be looking for bees wax.

[@onelessrat4022]

i often wonder how people can spend so much time doing things like comparing their cell phone to someone elses cell phone - or talking about the latest version of game of thrones. I can only assume they don't know the joy of standing in a workshop with the radio on, turning a piece of wood into something beautiful. the best gift i ever got was 6 8' rough cut 5/4" pieces of ash with the bark still on... and today my gift to myself is a set of old woodworking tools i found on craigslist - picking them up in an hour! there's a question for you - what is the best gift you ever recieved?

[@Halinspark]

Not everybody enjoys creating things.

[@onelessrat4022]

don't believe that for a second. whether you're making designs with your cheerios or building a cabinet, it's human nature to create and to get satisfaction from it. how devoid would your life be without it?

[@Halinspark]

Idly rearranging your breakfast cereal and building a kitchen are different. Some people prefer things like exercise, or sports or games as hobbies. Some people like to disassemble things, while others prefer social activities. others prefer to read, do research, or admire the creations of others.

[@alty79]

What is that measuring tool called at 4:50?

[@imanoleonardo6902]

Cody do you plan on applying a finish or oil to the table?

[@StuartSafford]

I was hoping you would put dowels in. I like the look of it.

[@jcknives4162]

Nice touch on the dowels. Would look REALLY cool with black walnut square dowels. I know... going to far. Not saying you should but my mind goes there so thought I'd share.

[@Joe_Sant]

You're a lot better woodworker than myself. That bench is looking really great. I'm looking forward to seeing it finish. Really enjoying the bench videos. Just one question. What sort of vices will you be fitting to it & how many? Thanks again for the video.

[@lumberwulf]

Hey Cody What was the opening music in this video? Love it and all your fantastic work mate,

[@billfromelma]

Glue and pegs, tough to beat . The bench is comming out great! I found something you may find interesting and a fun challenge. The channel on youtube is 1then3 , and the video is called, homemade wood lathe Carlyie Lynch style. If nothing its worth a look, beautiful. Keep up the great work, I'm enjoying and learning.

[@SachiWI]

I have the brace you need but I just need a new handle. The wood threads stripped out. I have nothing to make threads in wood

[@scttmtclf]

wranglerstar Dave Canterbury just made a video where he made an adapter for traditional shank auger bits with a piece of black iron t and the forge.

[@MichaelMonn]

Neat! What ever happened to your bee hive?

[@TheDisorderly1]

Oh man, a whole episode catered to the anti glue weenies.

[@Emothice]

His website is really well-made.

[@PMKMS1]

What's the song at the end of the video? She's got a beautiful voice

[@LarsRibe]

You can get the same stiffness if you bore the dovelholes with an offset. I don't mind, that you use glue at all - just say'in. AND it looks great the way you did it. Will last 100 years :-)

[@MegaStamandster]

If you drill without the tennon all the way through, then put the tennon in and mark the hole, drill the tennon hole about 1/8 closer to the shoulder and it will snug that joint even better!

[@TinoBermudez]

Does anyone know the name of the song at the end of the video? Nice tune. Great vids as usual!

[@rovertri]

Cody, you got to tell me who was singing on the sound track. By the way, I am building along with you and ignore the haters and negative Nellies. Keep the faith brother. Appreciate you.

[@ShuffleSk8Ter]

Im not a wood working guy and i agree glue is the proper tool for the job drilling a hole in the tongue if you will ....it will weaken it...I think you should do what you want and show and tell why you do these things...nice vid!

[@BCdesign1]

Awesome effort on the bench,I recently made my first bench,i think yours will last alot longer than mine!