The Perfect Garage Workbench & Outfeed Table // Part 1

[@ShopNation]

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[@kylehoward2900]

How have the casters held up? More specifically, the 2x4 they are attached to? You attached them to the cross pieces, which makes me think that the entire weight of the table is being held up by the pocket screws attaching the cross pieces. Please correct me if thats not the case. I really like this design, but want to understand that part.

[@kylehoward2900]

Hahaha, just watched part 2. Guess I'm not the only one wondering. Thanks for clarifying.

[@MoeJetz31]

Incredible that you were able to find mostly straight 2x4s. I would have to go to my home store three different times at six month intervals just to be able to pick and choose ones that are that straight.

[@markkirkpatrick6299]

I gave up. I now go to the good lumber store pay 60 Cents more for the "premium" grade. But I am simply in a better mood after ... :) Last visit to the orange store I had 12 rejects for every pick at that rate I had rearrange the entire pallet and was PO'ed

[@MoeJetz31]

I may try 84 Lumber next time I need construction lumber

[@TWiumph]

You're presentation is excellent. Clear, concise, and with just enough humor, mostly self deprecating. Keep it up.

[@h2obordrbush]

Your comment about the dust collection of the jointer was hilarious. Great video!

[@fredjeannieschultz1251]

You're not kidding. My wife and I were both laughing out loud.

[@helderlage]

I believe it must be difficult to find another content producer on youtube, as honest and true as you are. I am not a wood worker or DIYer, but I still watch your videos, because they are so interesting and inspiring ... BRAVO, thanks for sharing.

[@TBRO985]

Glad you got the jointer but you need to move it to one edge so you can get behind your work piece. This is an awesome table.

[@geographyinaction7814]

I like building bottom-up; you get a sturdy base to work from, your casters are on, and once you flip-it...you don't need to again.

[@JeffreyMoon1974]

Nice start to the build! I had to chuckle at your reference to the thickness of the jointed lumber being 3.25... I can always tell when someone has an engineering background. As you know, woodworkers here in the US tend to use fractions (3-1/4). But as a mechanical engineer by trade, I get it.

[@tonyross1965]

I watch a bunch of word working videos on KZbin. Yours are at the top of my list of favorites.

[@pemtax557]

As a retired design engineer, I love to view videos of other woodworkers' designs of benches, jigs, fixtures, etc. So far, what I've seen of your new bench, the design is both well conceived and easy to duplicate. I'm looking forward to viewing the follow-on videos to see how it all comes together. I'm thoroughly enjoying your video, you have a natural speaking style that makes the video easy to watch without sacrificing quality of content. Keep up the good work, Cheers ... Dave

[@markkirkpatrick6299]

I was right there but the comments about the wheel strength then attatching to a single pocket screwed cross stud not the double glued and screwed legs was kinda giving me shivers... Definetly not going to get close to the rating that way .... Though probably not a real issue for the intended use ... Ah, the MDF will help still like pole barns hanging trusses off bolted in headers instead of on top of posts ... no likey the stress is all on the fasteners not the material

[@MakerMatt0512]

Love my Ridgid jointer and the dust collection even with a shop vac is pretty good!

[@MartianGod1968]

I made outfeed that is attached to jointer bench. Used unistrut and it all rollers . It’s level solid and I’ve used 12 ft pieces on it with amazing results

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Fantastic job man! Keep krushing it!

[@elijahrietz3594]

I have the same jointer and it has a the best dust collection I’ve ever seen in a tool of that quality level. Mine has gotten clogged from time to time however when operating without suction. Worth a shot

[@sellersandson3198]

Just bought the plans. So professional! Thanks for all the time and effort you put into the design.

[@rhettdunn8788]

I just got done milling the wood for my own workbench using a 6” bench top jointer (craftsman). I actually jointed two sides to 90 and had some full 8’ pieces. So lots of jointing. I found that I occasionally had to stop and unplug the chips inside the jointer. It worked best to use a combination of air hose and shop vac. Just a suggestion moving forward. Maybe one day we both will be lucky enough to have a floor model with full size dust collection. Awesome video though! Love your channel and you were a huge inspiration in designing and building my own workbench.

[@rhettdunn8788]

Oh, and a secondary thought... I would not be wearing gloves near a rotary cutter like a jointer. Just ask Katz-Moses how far worse his recent accident on the jointer could have been with gloves.

[@victor.randolph]

When is the second video coming? I’m considering starting this build right away

[@markkirkpatrick6299]

Well this will certainly inspire me to finally clean up my shop and get a real outfeed table going. I have been cleaning up 2x4's on my old jet 6" jointer the same way (1/16" passes) for finishing our basement ceiling so this should be a snap. I tossed a 35 degree bevel on them for a poor man's coffered look. Had to laugh at the dust mine is not much better. Got a new miter saw with close clearance so I can move that off to a side wall leaving room for a much improved setup .... Thx lots of good ideas in your video.

[@homestead_diy]

I'll have to take a look at those casters. Great build so far. Now to find the next part in the series.

[@crankstonshnord6591]

Ha, I have that same jointer. Done pieces up to 8ft long on it and yup it is not ideal. The problem with the shavings is mostly your setup. The narrow hose doesn't pick up shavings as well and that kink you have in it right at the extraction point is for sure going to get plugged up. These are shavings, not sawdust, so they require a little more oompf in your system to pick up; constrictions make a difference. The other thing I've noticed about this jointer is that once the shavings start to pile up at the extraction port it very quickly gets plugged up and then has to spew all the shavings out the top. If you get a straight hose going in and make sure you start with a clean extractor port it runs a TON cleaner.

[@mplussant]

Looked at your plans...impressive and unbelievably inexpensive...would like to see a variety of storage shed plans of the same quality...keep up with the great ideas...you’re a winner with this meme...congrats!....

[@coltonhaun6588]

Bro, what a tease. I guess I’m caught up now. This is the first time I have not been able to see the finished product when I start watching you. I enjoy your videos a ton, and get inspiration for my own little shop. Keep putting out good stuff. Looking forward to seeing the next video.

[@paullobwein1632]

Don’t know how you do it but you just continue to make awesome videos that inspire me to get in the shop and get into it.

[@tonybabcock655]

Nice wheels.....the green one....my uncle's got three stubby fingers courtesy of his jointer...

[@rwe2156]

The bins lined up on top the cabinets I immediately thought of Mr. Monk!.LOL You do a great job, but I'll forever think of you as the Mr. Monk of Shops!!!

[@comsigninc]

I’m getting started on mine. 40”x72” top.Milled cut and laminated the frame parts. No glue, just screws. 😮

[@TheJesseMoody]

I actually just picked up this same jointer. It works great. For longer pieces I've seen people make attachments for each side.

[@ThomasCustomWoodworks]

This could not have come at a better time. I appreciate all of the time you took to make this video and the plans and look forward to building this very soon!

[@rikbitter]

Interesting casters. I wonder how easy it will be to work the thumb wheel to lower the foot once there is some weight on them.

[@allanstraughan3966]

I very much like what i see thus far. I will soon be building a bench for my new shop in Florida

[@scottf3553]

Thanks, I just subscribed saw your series on the last workbench and was planning on borrowing some elements from that in my new workshop ...but I think I'll wait a minute!! Good stuff glad I found your channel.

[@coolhands9927]

I think something may be up with your jointer. I have this same jointer and the dust collection is decent. If I don't have the shopvac connected almost all the shavings come out the dust port. I always pick up new ideas for my shop from your videos.

[@bryanjohnson8204]

Thinking the same thing, I have an older 6" Ryobi and it works very well overall and the dust collection is near perfect.

[@jackgetzler3451]

My workbench that I built in 1997 is 3'X'6 while quite heavy ( it takes 3 men and small boy to move) it's on its 3rd shop real small then fair sized back to median

[@theleveretts4179]

I built mine at 3.5x6' and I love it, I wouldn't have made it bigger or smaller! I have 1/2 of a 2 car garage as my shop, and I built an 1.5x12' bench along the side wall. THAT is a little excessive, but I like being able to stage things there and still have space for other stuff

[@Jkinnj]

Perfect timing, I’m retiring and the end of the week and my first project is a serious upgrade to my woodworking shop. This maybe one of my first projects.

[@nathancraghill6495]

I purchased the plans on Sunday and I am planning on starting the build this weekend. Thank you for the detail in those plans.

[@MrJollotta1981]

So excited!!!! great content as always. I will have to agree that longer videos will be great, your content is so precise and informative that just a little longer videos won’t give the “hurry up and post” feel to it.

[@alenmijic2745]

We are moving and I am excited for one reason only; I get to build this for the new garage and replace my current one. Been waiting on these plans. Your bench is excellent!!!

[@michaelw2745]

Love your videos. Moving soon and planning on using your plans and tips in the new house. Even have the wife watching the videos. In case it hasn’t been mentioned, the rear wheels on your wife’s Vette are on the wrong sides, the saw blades go the other direction (like the fronts). 😁

[@ShopNation]

Someone else caught that too!

[@thatguythatdoesstuff7448]

I've used those casters on a number of projects. The dial is a little fiddly to use, but they immobilize whatever is on them like no other caster I've used. Even fully locking casters don't compare. The only thing I've found that's better, but not cheaper, is floor locks.

[@markkoons7488]

You Will rediscover those screws at some future date. A better elevation for that jointer is belly button height. Those casters are the slickest thing I've seen on KZbin in a long time and the price is right.

[@TheChristCenteredCraftsman]

I have the same jointer. Works great for my cutting boards.

[@francismarasigan108]

We have the same epoxy flakes colors. We even have have the same color of cabinets. Love it. The only complaint I have is when I accidentally drop small things like screws, it's gone! Like it magically disappears and good like finding it. LOL

[@aldocoin]

good to have you back

[@jordanb8765]

Man I really like your designs! I would really like to see a table saw and miter saw combo from you. I would definitely pay for the design.

[@bowhunter1842]

After you put your glue on the wood if you sprinkle some salt on it as well it will keep your pieces from sliding around, fun trick. Awsome build!

[@ShopNation]

Great tip!

[@samrosenau]

This looks perfect for the space in my garage. Think I’m going to wait until shop nation builds it out in completion first. That way if there are any hiccups they can be worked out. Can’t wait to see it finished and start mine!!!

[@jwgolfnut]

Great info, fun to watch. I'm going to build this very soon. I've been in the woodworking business for 40 years and I learn something new everyday. Not sure if anyone else has mentioned it but in all the shops I've worked in and owned, wear gloves while using machinery is a no no . . . The glove can catch the blade that's turning and it will pull your hand into the blade. Keep up the great work!!

[@andrewcoover3636]

Waiting part 2. I’m looking to build one but with the table saw built in. This will give me a good baseline.

[@dustinpowers4315]

Does anyone else think they are fairly smart but then work with or watch someone else like Travis and say never mind I was wrong?! LOL. I love your shop projects and I was struggling which plans to go with for my garage but this seals the deal. I really enjoy your content!

[@masontejera506]

Aw man - get yourself some push blocks for that jointer! I've seen more jointer accidents than table saw accidents - had a heart attack watching that! Love the channel, keep up the great work!

[@ssWinni]

Home Skillet, I have that exact Jointer. Works great. FYI you're getting a lot of waste on the table and blowback because the hose wasn't straight, and the "chips" when taking deep passes clogg the outfeed hole (also with long dense tropical hard woods the outfeed clogs a lot too, (especially Paduk)).

[@ssWinni]

Or your dust collection wasnt on laughing out loud

[@MrBrewsk]

That's going to be a pretty sturdy bench. Heck your house will probably fall down before it does. Great video. Can't wait for the next one.

[@couz10]

Thanks. I’ll get your plans. Good job on your videos. Convinced me to get the F3 (220 3HP) instead of Sawstop.

[@dannywilsher4165]

Looks like a super nice workbench coming together. But the Vette is nice!!! I have a 2000 silver one. Love it!!!

[@jimmcnett]

Great Video. I just discovered your channel. This looks like it will fit your needs perfectly. I really like the casters. I have never seen those before. I can't wait to watch the next video in the series and all your other videos.

[@arronbiber5823]

Hey Travis you kick ass. Your editing makes watching the videos easy. You’ve done your homework and it enjoyable to watch. Enough of that, I like how you work through the project I think like most of us we don’t want to build it a second tome and settling is what it is but figuring out on paper first is huge and your work shows.

[@meatpopsicle42]

Getting my garage shop in order, finally, and need an assembly/outfeed table. Was even looking to make somethign in the 48"x72" range. Shop Nation to the rescue!

[@benwallace6542]

This looks awesome. Practical design with common tools.

[@davidyeo4302]

Looks good so far! I have that same jointer and don't have that issue with 'dust' collection.

[@morrielewin1554]

That is the perfect size for my garage - Awesome! Looking forward to the rest of the video series as I learn as much from your "oops" moments as I do from your examples.

[@WalterRiggs]

I have that jointer. It works quite well

[@MrBmd81]

Awesome looking bench, cant wait for part 2. Ideally jointing should only be done on 1 edge and and 1 face. Doing both edges can create a wedge shape piece of wood since neither side is parallel to the other. Try doing the other edge with the table saw to keep your boards edges parallel to each other.

[@scottsimpey2965]

Looks like it’s going to be a nice workbench. Your other one looked like a pretty nice design. I love that you have a corvette, if I’m correct, in your shop while you’re working on that lol.

[@ShopNation]

My wife’s car!

[@MrFFP123]

I have been waiting for these videos since you moved! I knew you were going to improve upon the "ultimate workbench" !

[@joeworkman]

I have watched this video multiple times. Even though I want to build a workbench to also house my jobsite saw, I bought your plans anyways. I’m sure there is a lot that I can learn from your build. The plans are absolutely stellar! Top notch work.

[@MrSmokinMirrors]

I recommend you inch in your fence on the jointer after every batch of work so you get even wear on your blades.

[@GarlandLym]

I really like your projects. I am getting ready to rebuild my garage into a workshop. But narrowing down what and how to build has been frustrating (but fun) as my I build so many different things...where I am not just a mechanic or woodworker...etc. Not sure if you have seen " Paoson Woodworking" youtube channel. he has some phenomenal practical approaches to building a shop, that I literally have seen no where else. Just figured I would share...as youtube is a community, rather than just a destination i love his "High Capacity Multi-Function Workbench Build / Part 1" series

[@CReevesMakes]

Diggin the new shop Travis! That workbench is the stuff of dreams! Thanks for some inspiring ideas!

[@patrickploenzke489]

From the look of your shop/video studio and corvette in the garage your channel must be doing well.

[@Rimrock300]

Yeah, I will say he is doing pretty well. At first I did think there could not be so much income from the channel as it is not particualar big, there are many diy channels this size. It was quite interesting to watch his video 'Opening Up about Money' where he put out his income for 2022. The income from youtube and ads is 'just' 15% ot the total, at 40-50K, while 55% is income from his webshop, and the rest affiliate and sponsorship. All in all 330K. that's impressive, and well done imo. I had no idea there could be this kind of money in it, I see several DIY channels doing similar videos and projects.

[@ifiwooddesigns]

I did the opposite. Spent months designing and kept changing plans until I got frustrated and just started building. I also went with MDF top and after a stain, two coats of shellac and 5 coats of poly with trewax carnauba wax, it’s solid and smooth as glass. Looking to see how you ended up coating your top.

[@gsallis85]

I'm not sure I've ever checked in to someone's KZbin Channel as much as I have for this. Like GoT all over again. May have to hold off for months then binge this series 🙈

[@ShopNation]

😂

[@gsallis85]

@@ShopNation Hey Travis, you mentioned using a table saw if you don't have a planer/jointer (I'm in the UK) do you use a taper/jointer jig at all for this 2x4s or just use the fence, rip one side then flip and rip the other?

[@tsalter79]

Really like your designs and finish. Definitely going to do this build....once it's warmed up here in Canada.

[@WyrGuy2]

Warmed up? Nice and ‘warm’ over here on the far ‘Wet Coast’ of Kanuckistan... but don’t tell anyone, they’ll all wanna move here!

[@jasonvandergriff7809]

Go Vols! My first workbench I built was sized for height to accommodate my benchtop tools (router table, drill press, ect), and on castors, since my workshop has to be re tucked in the corner of the garage when not in use. The problem is that it's a bit too short to use comfortably as an assembly table. And I cannot use it at all as an outfeed table. I like your plan, and my next workbench build will be sized to double as an outfeed table.

[@Bustermachine]

Having just built my own combination saw-table/outfeed/assembly table albeit for my little DeWalt 7491, I think the ideal size for average 2-car garage weekend workshop is around 3x5 feet assuming a discrete table saw. Mine is closer to 3x6 because it also serves as a stand for my job saw.

[@tonydemetry5868]

Dude. Great series; great channel. I am sorry to hear you had the exact same moving crew as me. Some how they managed to lose my cordless drill and circular saw... Please keep the great content coming. Thanks.

[@amarshall621]

I LOL’d at the jointer dust commentary. I like the design Travis!

[@markoasdadriver6285]

Your vids are great. Love how you simplify it with the odd humor and you explain yourself well without boring us to death. Can't believe you haven't got more subs. Hopefully the channels working for you. Keep it up. I'm back to watching the rest of your vids. Subscribed.

[@microasmr8419]

Your accuracy and attention to detail are so satisfying

[@forestbirdoriginals4917]

I own that same jointer, and have a really low CFM 4” dust collector comparing to the HF one even. I get almost no chips or dust using the 4” port

[@7gwoodworks780]

Love the bench!! That dust collection is on point for that jointer 😂😂. I'm sure the new bench will handle it nicely though. Love this channel, learn a lot from you Travis, thanks!!

[@Veemack21]

Yeah I already have a work bench but I like that one! I want to see the finish product too! An the dust collection if you do it!

[@Cliffepoos]

I'm looking forward to seeing the finished product. Longer video's would also be very welcome!

[@austinmantle6446]

I 100% agree!

[@TNOffroadPhiDelt]

Ignore this comment about longer videos, please.

[@XSyberiousX]

Nope, I agree. longer videos please! Awesome job by the way!

[@KRSound]

Bought these plans last week, however I think I’ll actually buy your smaller ones once they’re ready. Looking great!

[@hotbrass2165]

Looking good! I’m wanting to build my first shop workbench so eagerly waiting for more. Thanks!

[@KenWmo]

Nice build! Great job on making it accessible to those with minimal shop equipment. I have a big concern- all of the weight is held by the 4 pocket screws on the wheel/foot mounting member. Those joints really need some form of reinforcement.

[@murbella7]

Really like the project. BTW, the device is a JoinTer, as is joint. Never understood how it got that name but we run with what we a re given.

[@wrathcall]

Nice build but I've got a remark for the screws as a clamp method. I do like it as I just not have enough clamps, but you better drill holes in the top 2x4 in which you screw the screws first to get much better clamping pressure. Key is to make those holes bigger then the thread ø so the thread of the screw only grabs the 2nd, underlying 2x4. Then the 2nd 2x4 will be pulled against the top 2x4 by the force of the screw head being pulled in the wood. Your method works as seen but only holds the 2 pieces more or less together because the screw thread is in both wooden pieces. Driving the screw further in the wood will not give extra pressure between the wood surfaces. The drilling is not too much extra work, because you did not measure and drove the screws in more or less random places, those holes are also easily drilled randomly just before de glue up. (sorry for the clumsy explination, not native english speaker) PS: You can test this yourself with some scrap pieces. Just add glue in between and see how much more glue squeezes with both screwing methods.

[@Justin-ib6zs]

Hopefully you purchased the sawstop jss. I know I loved my pcs but it would be awesome to see someone using just a JSS and track saw and building great projects.

[@50plymouths]

Love the Build and I will be buying the plans here soon... 👍🏻

[@kquick0238]

Question: with the bulk of this workbench, are you worried about the entire weight of the workbench sitting on the 2x4 cross bracing that’s just pocket hole screwed into the legs where the casters are? Do you suppose it would be better off with the casters at the bottom of the legs?

[@ShopNation]

There is some additional bracing I accidently left off in this video, they show up in the next one!

[@fakerfake1]

That’s what I was wondering too! Putting the casters/feet on the cross stretchers completely negates the strength gained by the bulky side frames. Now if he had the stretchers attached with more than 4 pocket screws it would probably be fine, but the pocket screws simply aren’t as strong as the pseudo lap joints that are ultra screwed and glued.

[@darkrurouni1]

@@fakerfake1 Travis included the braces in his plans but I guess he got going and forgot to double check them before flipping it back over. Now he gets to lift that MDF sheet a whole other time.

[@josem1371]

Yeah I cringed when I saw that, but I guess we’ll get to see a remedy on the next video...

[@earlpayton5164]

He attached plywood to the brace which gives it additional support. The weight should hold. It’s not the most conventional choice, but I am assuming you’re not watching him because he is conventional. I am very interested to see the final build.

[@scottpearson4090]

Would gluing up a panel of poplar boards (which I have some left over ones from another project) to make the 2 end panels work as well as the 3/4" plywood you call for in the plans? I don't see why it would matter. It might even add some strength? Thanks for the awesome video series. Bought your plans and will begin making this soon.

[@ShopNation]

Yeah that should work!

[@dannywilsher4165]

Last workbench I built was made out of driftwood I found on the beach. The top is 4x8 by 6ft boards. I drilled 1/2 inch holes through 3 of them in 3 different places and the fourth one I threaded with a tap. I used all thread to hold them together and it turned out pretty nice. The frame and sides were 2x6. It looks like it is over a hundred years old.

[@mikechadwick2785]

Just wanted to say your plans are absolutely amazing. The amount of detail and thought is 2nd to none. Thanks Travis!

[@josh_watson]

I like the customary "slap" of the wood at like 6:06. Laughed at that one. Great content as always. Cheers.

[@jeffforbes3772]

Rock on Mr. Nation! Just recently moved and have been looking for a good design. Love what I've seen so far...can't wait for the other installments. Thanks for posting.

[@Reducer]

Aww yiss, bench builds. *makes popcorn*

[@Ryan-en7sl]

Nice work with this workbench. Im in the process of planning out the workbench for my new workshop, and I think I will use your plans for my mobile workbench. Looking forward to seeing how you finish this workbench. Really like your channel, keep up the excellent content!

[@com38ful]

You gotta use a 2 1/2 inch hose on the jointer for adequate dust collection. That 1 1/4 inch hose just can't pull enough cfm to work.

[@manningmadewoodcraft2241]

why stop there! Bigger is better when it comes to airflow! I have that same jointer but I'm running a 4" hose up to a 6" hose. Jointer sits about 15' from my dust collector and every chip is collected no problem.

[@com38ful]

@@manningmadewoodcraft2241 Yes bigger is better, however the bottleneck is 2.5 inches at the tool, in Travis's case a shop vac with a 2.5 inch would be adequate.

[@manningmadewoodcraft2241]

@@com38ful Correct. I picked up an 2.5" -> 4" adaptor to accommodate the larger hose. I agree a 2.5" would probably work fine when the chips only have to travel 3-4' to the collection bin.

[@farrrule1983]

Love the start of the new series Travis! Awesome 👌🏻