Setting up a woodworking bench for efficient work holding

[@siggychaloupka7330]

Terry, this is fantastic. I was taught how to use a different type of bench by my dad (who's German), so I am not used to seeing the different ways a bench like your's can be used. It is fantastic! I certainly did learn a lot. If I ever was in the situation where I was using a bench of your style, you've made me a heck of a lot more confident in knowing how to use it! Cheers from Melbourne

[@MadEagleUSA]

Great video! That bench extension is Genius!! Thanks.

[@davidparnum6957]

super I learned more here than in the last 1000 vids on work bench's THANK YOU

[@andrevanopstal2143]

My first visit to your channel. I subcribed immediately. Greats from Flanders (Belgium)

[@woodworxcreations929]

Fantastic information Terry. Everything is logical and sensible and the explanations are very easy to follow. I am looking forward to seeing more of your videos. Thank-you

[@shanesmith5405]

great video Terry. Given me some things to think about as I'm about to put a new top on my workbench.

[@giantcrossing3428]

Thanks Terry, some excellent explanations! Thanks for passing on your knowledge!

[@drobb4207]

All good! I especially like the vises! And the bench extensions! Don

[@nikearth]

Thanks for sharing. Reasonable and well thought out, indeed.

[@colintebble5380]

Great info here Terry .. What is your reasoning for using bamboo for your benchtop

[@ErikBongers]

If this is the first video you watch before deciding on a bench design, this video contains vital info, but make sure to watch ALL videos you can find, and cherry-pick your features. Watch Jay Bates video's on benches (soft vs hard wood, how many vises do you need). And definitely watch this video on viseless workholding: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6fLn2CGdst4jZY. My personal advise: make sure the front legs are flush with your table top and pick a one-jaw vise that allows you to secure big boards to the full front of your bench. Search for "sliding dead man". My "dead man" is not sliding. It's just a 3rd front leg in (about) the middle of my table. I have 6 dog holes in my table currently. 4 at the top (2 in front and 2 in middle of table) and 2 in the middle front leg (dead man). I add holes as I need them: not that often. The heavier the table and the wider the legs, the less wobble when planing. Frame the bottom of the legs, put a board on that, that serves as a shelf for heavy equipment. More mass.

[@travelingworm]

Terry, You mentioned you workbench top is a bamboo laminate; where is Australia did you obtain the laminated pieces?

[@hntgordonco.2514]

Hi Andrew, Dunstone Design furniture makers in Queanbeyan made the bench and I'm not sure where he gets the laminate but I believe it is readily available. You should be able to contact him through his website. Regards Terry

[@mohdalisyed]

You MUST transfer your skill and your trade to the next generation!!

[@Gma7788]

Wrong.