Tommy's Trade Secrets - How to Build a Workbench

[@mistacadogan]

This is by far one of the best workbench build videos that i've come across. Simple, no nonsense, affordable and to the point!..........Cheers Tommy!

[@TommysYardchannel]

+mistacadogan Thank you for your continued support keep your eyes peeled for new videos coming soon

[@oscarcrisanto3072]

+mistacadogan Definitely no nonsense, no measuring and making math like crazy like other videos and in short I've learn a lot in a simple video like this one and the best part... simple tools that I actually have in hand... awesome video....!!

[@karthikragunaths]

This is one of the best I've seen so far.. I've been looking around for ideas on how to go about to make a workbench. You've used no machine tools, no saw's no routers no planers no sanders and nothing.... just sand papers, a manual saw.. and driller and the impact driver, and yet the workbench as I could see is sturdy and simple and perfect...

[@kym393]

I followed your design but made it a lot bigger, but now I can't get it out of the bathroom??

[@barbarag1638]

Finally a video that shows how to make a workbench without expensive tools and another workbench to use! This is the only video I found like it.

[@neilharrison896]

When I told my wife I'm was going to make a work bench for the new workshed, she said I would never manage it. I showed her the video and she reckoned even she could do it!One of the keys to success is to plan all the required lengths and get the timber yard to cut them as you get good square cuts. Whilst it may have only taken 20 mins for Tommy it took me 5 hrs, but then I'm no tradesman. In the end it looked great and was really sturdy. I'm chuffed to bits and I certainly earned some brownie points from Mrs H.......Thank you Tommy - keep up the good work

[@neilharrison896]

The measurements depend on the size you wish to make your bench. In the video Tommy makes a bench 1800mm long x 800mm wide x 900m tall. I made mine to fit a space at 1800mm long x 600mm wide x 900mm tallso the measurements I needed would have been different to the video. I also added a "splash back " around the back and one side. Finally I did not use the same size timbers as they were not available in my local DIY shop. I used 45mm x 90mm for the legs, 45mm x 70mm for the top frame and 20mm x 145mm for the top and side bracings. Remember these are planed (actual) dimensions not nominal sizes.For the video size, using the timber sizes I bought (which were plenty strong enough for my use) you would need the following lengths:1. 4 off legs at 45 x 95 x 880mm2. 2 off long lengths for top frame 45 x 70 x 18003. 4 off ( 2 for ends and 2 intermediates) short lengths for top frame 45 x 70 x 5104. 7 off (for the table top) 20 x 145 x 1880 - this will give an overhang of 72.5mm on the long side and 40mm on short side, assuming a gap of 5mm between planks.5. 1 off (for the long bracing attached to legs) 20 x 45 x 1750 6. 2 off (for the short bracings attached to legs) 20 x 45 x 510This is one example of many, the actual measurements will depend on the size you want to make the bench and the size of the timbers available to you locally. Good luck in your endeavours.

[@TheCrackentone]

No babbling on their videos..straight to the point. Best on youtube.

[@benbowman337]

One of the better "how to" videos I've seen on KZbin. No "umm"s, or "ahh"s, just straight to the point info. Well done. Looking forward to more videos.

[@sweetjennigirl56]

Again GREAT VIDEO Here in the US we have 4x8 plywood. I would make mine 8 feet long and use 3/4 doubled smooth top plywood for the top, laying the first one down and using a lot of screws to add strength and some rigidity. The top layer of plywood I would screw from underneath and then I would laminate a white fiberboard top to it to keep the top smooth and screw free and easier to clean or sanded and stained and urethaned it. It also makes the top easier to replace Thank you for a GREAT video

[@Djrmc868Blogspot]

The best workbench video on youtube hands down.

[@COPYKATTZ28]

Really? I can't believe I just watched the whole thing. You make it look so easy. The contractors I hire are so challenged. This would be an all day project for them. You inspire me and I am going to try.

[@TheSaint600]

Excellent video - no messing about- straight to the point. Love these videos! I used 2X half inch ply for the table top.

[@renx99]

This is has got to be the most practical workbench design i've seen. It's very straight forward. While this might not be the ideal workbench for "fine" woodworking, it's got all you need to get started, you can always build your fancy bench later when you got the skill and experience. Also this is a great design for just a general workshop table.

[@TheClingman]

Finally a tutorial that actually uses metric system

[@RichardVelasco09]

I'm a rookie when it comes to projects like these and I followed along perfectly even from America :) - what I wished the video had were specific number of pieces of wood for rookies like me - had to convert from Centimeters to Inches but all in all this video worked perfectly for me. I love the bench - I added a bottom storage after to place my circular saw - truly happy I found this video - THANK YOU!

[@TommysYardchannel]

+Richard Velasco Brilliant glad we could help you keep watching for more videos :)

[@dimascuevas5834]

Great job Tommy. I agree this is the best video yet on how to make a work bench. Simple, strong, and straight to the point. You got yourself another subscriber.

[@brianmorris8045]

I like your methodical attitude to your work...a true tradie.

[@TheBeats4ya]

My goodness, i feel like I've taken to school!! Can't tell you how great this video is for someone like me getting back into woodworking and needing a basic bench.

[@carlperkins2004]

Andy, the best workbench video I have seen. A pleasure to see a master at work. You built that very fast and accurate. Impressive. This is the design I am going to use to build my first workbench. Thank you, Andy.

[@mrsillywalk]

A pleasure to watch a fellow speed freak at work.Also it is nice to know that someone can still use a hand saw.

[@larsivarhordnes182]

hi, I tried to follow your advice to let the saw do the work. But nothing seem to happen.

[@trishvanderpool]

This video was so helpful. Very detailed and informative. Camera caught everything needed. Thanks!!!

[@treborice]

i like the way you simplified the video - thus making the instruction more fun to watch, more effective.. thanks for this effort, nice guy!

[@mntman603]

Hey you have given me a valuable skill that i can use to build me Loft bed. Thanks to ya M8. The construction of this bench gives me a strong list of skills and ideas to build me a sturdy and safe loft bed all the way around. Thank you.

[@Itsmaditime]

this is the best, easiest and quickest work bench I've ever seen. No clamps, power tools, or additional support. Thanks for the video. When will you have the new site updated to have this work plans? Very impressive. Thanks so much!!

[@Leodis.Leather]

The gentleman in this video works faster than any workman I've ever had round my house!!! Seriously though they're very useful videos these thank you :)

[@sreejitghosh4629]

the simplest and best, I have been following some woodworking channels, but they tend to use more power tools, as a newbie to woodworking, this video has been very useful.

[@dandaniel5225]

It never fails. I watch one of Tommy's videos and a couple of times along the way he (Andy in this case) gives some simple yet totally "oh crap, that is genius" tip that makes me shake my head and I go flying to my note pad to jot down notes for the weekend. Totally boss channel.

[@jimlawlor6789]

Best video on making a workbench. Simple and straightforward.

[@ajmacintyre]

Wow Thank You for showing this. Looks to be a well built bench unlike a lot of the ones I have seen made.

[@mikeburditt7360]

All round excellent video, a good summary of the tools you need at the start of the video, clear and understandable presenter, work by the video camera stable, and a beautiful bench. Thanks for taking the time to put the video on.

[@gilelicyd]

Great straight to the point. and moves along at a good fast pace.

[@Panzervagon]

One of the best videos I've seen on making a workbench, thanks man!

[@God_is_Justice]

this is the best work bench instructions I found on the internet, mine came out awesome. thank you Tommy!

[@willstonvelo8100]

A proper chippy would put mortice and tenon braces on the legs, this table would soon start to wobble and the bolts would become loose ,if you put sprung washers on legs this would help. If your going to spend a load of money on nice new woold put some proper joints on the bench and it will be a lot more use.

[@ytSuns26]

Wow this guy really moves and gets things done . Great work bench quick.

[@mattgreep2014]

Excellent tutorial, just curios why you left the spacings between the top timbers?

[@richardsoncampos3446]

the best workbench video ever! thank you a lot!

[@TommysYardchannel]

+Richardson Campos Thank you

[@RubbinRobbin]

This guy is a born teacher.

[@charliefroehlich518]

This video helped a lot. Will be building one in the next few weeks. Much better then a lot of other videos I watched.

[@mrdee1986]

well I now know what I am doing in the garage on Saturday morning, thanks a lot it should last for years

[@ken4334]

Very nice work,quick and easy,beats waiting time on all the flashy joints.Thank you this will be my next project.

[@GaryDrumm]

This has to be the nicest work table I've ever seen. Thanks for the video.

[@RobertTapia]

Best workbench video. Straight to the point, no bullshite about it... top rated.

[@CRMckenzie2810]

I'm a Joiner and have used Irwin Jack plus saws for quite a while now. No complaints, if all you want is a general wood saw.

[@lasarith2]

Great the placement of the Screws, was the last thing I needed to work out, this helps me immensely 🙂👍

[@MichaelDavis-nn5yj]

Thank you for showing. Great work bench. Take care Michael.

[@sweetjennigirl56]

Great video! You moved along very quickly & slowed when there were important points. It kept my interest & attention. After reading other comments, I agree. Metric seems much easier to use than fractions!! Ill have to buy a metric tape measure & try it. One thing I would have liked to see, especially since you were 75% of the way there anyway would have been a lower shelf, using the lower supports as the start and adding some additional support for them.

[@Matt-Guest]

Just what I was looking for, nice and simple, no need to expensive equipment , cheers fella.

[@BAK87]

That's one straight down to the business video, you sir are The MAN!

[@M2dScientist]

Best video on how to build a workbench on you tube!

[@qazzaq3421]

very nice , without expensive machines and right to the point, nice one mate, topman

[@zarafiq]

Great vid! Two questions: why did you install cross-members longer edge horizontally? And why leave the gaps between top timbers?

[@tigermoth3194]

Top job, Andy. Simple but sturdy work bench.

[@johnbarryhodge1612]

i give you full marks. i have learnt a lot just seeing you videos. well done

[@colinwilkes4329]

Very easy to follow and straight forward

[@luminahart9876]

Great video, fast and simple. I need to build a stonemason bench and this is absolutely ideal. Thank you!

[@scottmclean4237]

Excellent video, very clear and experienced demonstrater.

[@MadManEtv]

Fair play that bloke sure does fly through a build. And does a great job!

[@Harles74]

Amazing tutorial. Really skilled guy...

[@superjockstick]

Thanks for this video. It is the best how to I have ever seen on a workbench.

[@MohammadWassef]

simple , doable & right to the point , thankssssss

[@carlgreen2721]

Great video...helped me massively to build my workbench for a fraction of the price it would cost to be made and is a brilliant help!!! Thanks alot!!

[@tmdanielk728]

Thank you for the video. Well explained and demonstrated. Great tips and attention to possible pitfalls and how to avoid them. Keep making many more vids.

[@ian0802]

Simple. Easy stages. Brilliant. Thanks

[@johnbrowniv]

Very helpful and professionally produced video. Thank you sir! I see my next project coming up.

[@powertothepeople9371]

Fantastic vid! I'm in the car park of my local timbers merchants as I type. Going to make a start on this today. wish me luck!

[@FrisellFan01]

The best tutorial on making a bench ....

[@Drjdev]

thank you for the inspiration, this will be my first woodworking project!

[@scottmclean4237]

Excellent video, very clear and experienced demonstrater. keep it up

[@MR7526]

Useful tip: most modern saws have their handles moulded to include a right angle with the back of the blade.

[@jdas89]

You make this look way to easy...good job.

[@UniqAssassin]

I watched this with much joy! Learned a thing or two on building with wood! Thank you!!

[@jaapweel1]

Very neat work, and very clear explanation. I especially like how you go out of your way to use simple tools, so people don't feel like they need fancy tools to do simple things just because a professional likes to use the fancy tools to save a few minutes. Would you use any finish on bench like this? Polyurethane? Some sort of oil? Seems like that might make it last longer in a possibly moist unheated garage or shed or wherever people put these things.

[@Leyoutube1]

He got a good ideas and he make it so easy to learn Very nice video and I love it Thanks

[@Uktoolreviews]

This is the work bench i built, it all went to plan except i had to scale it down a bit, it's simple to build and solid. The only alteration i made was to put the coach bolts one through each (external) side of the leg rather than 2 on just the one side. I think this is making it a little more solid than the one in the video. But good vid all the same and thanks for the inspiration. I'm sure my workbench is going to last for a long long time!

[@moonblink]

I was thinking the same thing about those 2 screws.

[@anandram6974]

Thanks I'm a beginner and this has been very useful.wonderful.

[@skipratuk]

Fantastic tutorial, Made my first bench today. keep up the good work

[@ceramicsoapdish]

Thanks very much for sharing this how-to! I'm going to build a bench or two using your exact instructions. The bench looks very sturdy, yet easy to build. Two thumbs-up!

[@tedvanmatje]

thanks for the info mate! this is how I'll be building mine (eventually)....on the floor, that is. there are so many projects I'd like to build, but with only a fold away work table and an old kitchen work surface on two A frames, nowt is do-able. paul sellers got me back into woodworking, and the wife going to have a 'shit fit' when she see's what the tools are going to cost! :) cheers for uploading this!

[@Doglover123-b8d]

Very nice and to the point. From Shreveporf, La USA

[@777daf]

Thanks tommy no bullshit just brilliant workmanship learnt a lot

[@icawn]

attach more cross 2x4s underneath the table top. then have 2" screws ready. you drill the screws upward into the underside of the table top. you have to countersink the screws half way up (1.75") into the 2x4, which will enter the table top .25". You can use two different size drill bits to accomplish it, you don't need a special countersink bit. I recommend a thicker table top if you plan to do this, so there's less chance to mess up w/ screw come through the table top surface.

[@TheEmagmind]

This is exactly what I needed to help me get started. Amazingly presented. Simple tools. Thank you!

[@marciozezo]

Thank you,very good.From Brazilian men.

[@jrod3260]

Great video Tom, i liked how you started from brginning to end, actually showing how its done. Thank you for posting.

[@joebeaman668]

This is an excellent, easy design. I'm going to make this!!!

[@jworrin]

Awesome video. You make it look way too easy!

[@moonblink]

Thanks Andy(TTS). I want to go build one right now!

[@georgedurakis9536]

Bravo great job !!!! He continued to teach us ........!!!!

[@AlanR8756]

nice job very clear and easy instructions

[@evehutson7309]

This is just what I wanted!!! So easy to follow. I hope I make as good a jobof it as you. Thank you!!! I have just subscribed.

[@merrymick]

Great video. You have given me confidence to make one myself! Thanks

[@mattwilliams303]

Thanks Tommy going to build one this weekend.

[@rakeshgorantyal2006]

You are awesome... to the point.. superfast and perfect

[@JippersinCornwall]

Absolutely fantastic tutorial. Planning this as my first workbench but I can't seem to find to locate the pdf that goes with it!

[@condensermike]

Nice, clean bench. I'll be making this one.

[@Bigh141]

What a great video. Made it look easy but I believe I could do it too, as not difficult.

[@marcboyle4950]

Amazing! I want to make a coffee counter unit, but will use these principles! Very sound! Thanks a lot

[@voodoomelons]

Simple but very effective, nice job!

[@ahmedsayedmakhlouf3708]

Thanks great video, very good demonstration, simple and clear. Again many thanks.