Tried a WranglerStar DIY vid and IT SUCKS

If you love what we do here and would like to support the channel SUBSCRIBE and check out our patreon here / shadetreesurgeon
Follow me on Social Media here
/ shadetree_surgeon
/ shadetreeyt
/ shadetreesurgeon
Follow Brap Star Garage
brap_star
The tutorial from WranglerStar that I used
• Ultimate Workbench Bui...
So I tried to build a workbench from the Wranglerstar channel, I sort of succeeded. DIY is a funny thing, it often is way more of a pain and can be much more expensive than just buying something that's already done, but that just isn't as much fun is it. Keep it weird y'all #shadetreearmy

[@wranglerstar]

Great video, I enjoyed the laughs, Good job,

[@shadetreesurgeon]

And I appreciate you for the inspiration to try it myself, thank you. :)

[@drofrehterc]

Approximately 58:40 in yesterday's live stream are you referring to Shadetree possibly?

[@whitejake25]

Cody, could he be your Harley prophet?

[@jesusisGod1434]

We did this too but our problem was the drilling of all the holes made it wonky and now one corner is an entire inch above the opposite side! Not sure how to fix it because it’s glued!

[@michaelschuler7397]

Just use gorilla glue and nail them together . A glued lamination is super strong

[@wranglerstar]

I am so sorry, I feel responsible now,

[@shadetreesurgeon]

Hah! Responsible for not only my wobbly workbench but probably tens of thousands of other ugly duckling DIY projects attempted by other people like me who have no business picking up a piece of wood. I’d say that’s a win, thank you for inspiring me to try :)

[@ramstang]

It’s a great project to try. It will be the top when ever I finish welding my bench up

[@timinatornone]

My whole nightmare ranch was inspired by you. That's why we're in a trailer and not in the house 8 feet away from it.

[@kevinholbrook7037]

Where did u get the legs....?????

[@JDOGG08]

shadetree surgeon where can I get some gloves like yours boss?? Please share

[@austinwolfe6545]

Josh you inspired me to DIY a paint chip repair on my Harley fender. I totally screwed it up and it looks terrible. Thank you for giving me the confidence to try new things and then fail at them miserably.

[@shadetreesurgeon]

I love this, made my day 😂 thank you

[@Chris-hq7nl]

So I built a castle! And it sank into the swamp...

[@timbayliss4153]

@@shadetreesurgeon Keep preaching brother, whatever it is, educating people on this bike being better than that bike, or woodwork, or anything. I am half intelligent, myself, regarding woodwork and other things, and also a would be non quitter, same as you, giving anything a go.

[@Guns_N_Gears]

The only way to learn is to do it wrong. That's called self improvement. Keep trying!!!! You'll get it.

[@williamb.9110]

That bench is totally "fit for purpose"! Someday when you're looking back on life that thing will be an heirloom keepsake. It will bring you back to this point in your journey.

[@maximilianrockefeller8854]

Gotta love Shadetree Surgeon - he owns up and admits when he doesn't know something and still gives it the ol' college try anyway! A lot of people would have been afraid to fail. This man stares into the abyss of the unknown and just says 'Hell yeah!' and jumps right in.

[@bowbeuphonium]

yeah he is a renaissance man .. would rather do something difficult and get it wrong than to be afraid to try and then later wonder if he could have got it right.

[@kogasoldier9379]

Love your pfp. "An anarchist is a person who doesn't need a cop to make them behave". 😁

[@TimKreitzAdventures]

That workbench will become tremendously sentimental to you in the years to come. I've built two. They both suck and I love 'em and use them all the time.

[@shadetreesurgeon]

That makes me feel a whole lot better :)

[@doctorsaticoy3814]

"It's loud, it's uncomfortable, and it'll set your pants on fire, but it goes really fast in a straight line." I don't know why, but that line kills me.

[@WyldeWoodworks]

lol. Dude the bench looks great! I don't think there is anything wrong with it. Having that solid work top is 90% what makes that bench a good bench. I had similar issues a workbench I built a a few videos back and I just used a beltsander with some 40 grit to level the everything. Just use a straight edge and some winding sticks to make it flat. Also any time you need to drill and large hole over an existing hole drill a hole first in a scrap board then clamp that board as a guide over the work piece. That should make your countersink much cleaner. Good video. Subscribed

[@midnightrambler3905]

' I tried my hardest' What more could anyone asked for. Making the effort is everything in life!!

[@ottokleber6292]

This is great man ! It takes guts to just go for it and that's what's counts....you learned a lot as well ! As a carpenter I applaud your efforts sir !

[@steviegenoski9977]

because the wood you get at home depot has rounded edges, you would have gotten a better top if you had taken 1/8 inch off one side on a table saw. Good enough for a moto workshop table.

[@robm2907]

On the plus side, with the curved grooves, won't have bolts rolling onto the floor

[@Regal_Shortcuts]

I don’t think he watched every video

[@tubedude54]

Agree... he should have run each board through a friends planer!

[@wobblysauce]

Curved edges are fine... it just takes more shellac in that spot and then the sander smooths it over, the issue is the few thin coats and that it needs a few more to be flat.

[@arlo12345678910]

He could sand the top smooth in a few years when it’s all clapped out!

[@johnmilanesi8221]

The bench is perfect Shadetree. Believe me, it’s just right and the job you did is more than adequate. After a few years of beatin the heck out of it with all your hammerin and drillin it’ll keep lookin good and she’ll make you proud. Nice work bro, keep it weird.

[@ericweber1969]

Add diagonal braces to the legs, and they’ll become MUCH stiffer.

[@dogshome7110]

Did you put it in Ansys? :-) (local in-house joke)

[@SchusterLagoon]

As a somewhat decent hobbyist woodworker, I absolutely love watching you do wood projects! I'm sure if I video'ed myself stumbling around in the dark whenever I try to wrench on my bike, you'd get a real kick out of it!! Couple tips: when you glue up boards, wait about 20 minutes and then wipe off the excess glue with a damp rag. If you need to countersink holes like that after drilling the through hole, put another sacrificial piece of wood over top of it - the top board will prevent the good piece from tearing out. Also, you could glue an extra 2x4 to the very outside without any holes drilled, to cover up the bolts.

[@tristanberke8759]

when drilling wood, high speed light pressure. when drilling metal with giant drill bits, low speed High pressure. that was your issue with the forestner bit.

[@tristanberke8759]

@Grosbeak Ferns different strokes for different folks.

[@calebthompson550]

Spade bit or paddle bit (seems to be a regional thing). The impact was a poor choice as well.

[@butterbuddha1]

Man it's been said a million times before but one of the best parts about your channel is that you f'n OWN it, for better or worse. Table looks great, itll do the job, and you'll grin when you look at it. You keep on rocking bro!

[@thestcroixkid]

you never count tools into the cost of a single project, you have the cost of those split over the life of the tool...you did better than you think...

[@seniorrider9337]

Shadetree, I love it! You will be needing lots of cabinet space in your shop. Here is an idea I used in my garage. Buy two floor cabinets, either drawer type or door type. Four 2x4's and a 4'x8' 1'" thick piece of plywood. Put the two cabinets 8' apart where you want another work bench. Get them settled where they are nice and not wobbly, put the 4 2x4's across the top of them to provide a surface for the 4'x8' 1" thick plywood. and secure them tightly to the cabinets with brackets or screws, however you think best, Lay ythe 4'x8' 1" plywood across the 2x4's and screw the plywood to the 2x4's. You can recess the screws and later cover with plugs of round dowell and sand smooth if you want a finished look. If a 4' deep work bench is too much, you can cut it off to your desired depth with a skill saw. Wala, finished work bench. Now for the best part, if you like tools on a peg board, before setting the cabinets, screw some 2x4's to the wall 8' apart and another in the middle. Slide the cabinets back to he 2x4's on the wall and use the 2x4's as extra securing points. Now when you put the top on the cabinets, you can put a 4'x8' piece of peg board up behind and above the work bench and put tools every where you want. Oh, yeeha!

[@Alexh650]

"Do the thing to have the power" Ralph Waldo Emerson. You built the table and now you have that amount of power. Keep going man.

[@sktoday1]

That work bench is excellent. you show all the hard work and shortcoming of doing it yourself! I respect you brother for all you do just for being you!!! Had to write and tell you Josh!!!

[@brianscrivener4670]

When I made my workbench, I got some 3" 'C' channel and welded it together in a frame and then covered it in two layers of 3/4" plywood. You can hammer all day on that thing and it won't break. Maybe check the local steel recycler to see if they have something you could buy.

[@oldpolak5203]

Just pour some used motor oil mixed with gas on top , it makes a perfect stain .

[@JoshOsif]

I built my own desk and my experience was similar. I hit a low point when clamping the top and the boards slipped and I may have thrown the clamps clean across the garage. Never again. New to motorcycling and your videos and I've found myself going back through the catalog because the content is top notch. Thanks for sharing.

[@stuartrance9716]

At least in 30 years you'll be able to tell the grandchildren, "I made that in 2020 when we did things by hand" They'll look at you and say " papa- Shadetree, what's a KZbin" ?? 🤣🤣

[@robm2907]

I have so many good stories for 2050 kids. I bought my Harley and my honda in 2020. Plague bikes!

[@lazurus-qz6ol]

Hey listen, you gave it your best shot and that’s all that matters. It’s gonna be the epicenter of many awesome and great projectS to come. It may not be perfect but it’s your own and that’s better then store bought stuff any day. Keep up the hard work Shadetree and great content.

[@phillipdoubleu5474]

You forgot something, you learned. And you were able to teach others by documenting your experience.

[@mikealphonse1883]

Just glue a 1×4 to the outside edge to cover the holes

[@chestermoriarty]

I'm proud you did it anyway, and that you have the humbleness to show the mistakes! We need more of this in the world - do what you gotta do, try something new!

[@The333]

The 80s montage music! Yesss! LOL

[@shadetreesurgeon]

Always 😎

[@khaccanhle1930]

Reminding me of my childhood

[@jeanbalthazar8014]

Watching this sitting at the computer desk I made myself like twenty years ago. It doesn't look like much, but it fits me ergonomically and it holds everything I need it to. I can definitely relate. Plus you're not only building an appliance, you're also building up your skills, unlike finished products consumers do. Next time you'll do something vaguely similar, you'll do it much more easily and much more efficiently. And you'll reuse the tools you bought for this project. Kudos to you. And as always, thanks for your refreshing honesty.

[@brohawktmrg5285]

It's a Brap Star Garage workbench!! Nuff sed👍🏼keepin it weird

[@ranflstci1357]

Awesome vid man! For a first time bench builder you dove in head first and rocked it! You'll enjoy working on it more because you built it! Enjoy!

[@haggus71]

"I'm not a woodworker." Heheh....heheheh...

[@ccooper8785]

"I'm not a woodworker" - gets out spanners, grinder and oxy torch (it can't seize if it's liquid)....

[@jakesshopandtracktalk1835]

I very much remember Wranglerstar building that work bench. Dude, I was literally laughing with you. That was an awesome video. Great job. Subbed.

[@jefftaylor2703]

In about a year, you’re going to look at it and see the wood beat to hell, burns all over it and gouges half an inch into it. Then you will smile as you remember what happened for every mark.

[@almulakimaalimalriadiat9068]

Every next drill was better then before because you were learning. So every new skill you want to try in wood woriking first try doing it on scrap wood.. that helps a lot. Wood working people may not agree but these bolts in the wood give wood amazing stability.. good design choice!

[@shadetreesurgeon]

I appreciate the encouragement man!

[@MotoMetricBuild]

"I just know enough to get myself in trouble" yeah that's the story of my life

[@sylar1717]

This channel has literally become my go to page since the BrapStar Garage got going. Good luck brother, truly hope this garage works out 👍👍👍

[@willyg3150]

Your shop has really lit a fire under my ass for me to make my own.

[@shadetreesurgeon]

Hell yeah man!

[@SAXONWARLORD1000AD]

GREAT STUFF MAN - a little over the top with super fine sandpaper and polishing - love the summing up on the ride

[@n0-one0]

ShadeTree's voice sounds like he's trying to clear eraser dust from his throat.

[@timhendricks650]

You saw how much he was sanding that table.

[@thomasbarlow4223]

Maybe his snake tongue might have something to do with that

[@alissarobertson8840]

I use 1/4 inch ac plywood I screw on top of the lumber to make a smooth flat surface. By my vise I use fiber board to work on carburetors and such. Fence post work good for legs.

[@ccooper8785]

Drywall studs @ $3 each !!! (cries in UK ) You should see the crap wood we get here and marvel at the high price....

[@iainthomas3360]

It's not wood it's pissed wood. You gotta be pissed to see any straight lengths.

[@Ibis117]

£4.56 each at Wickes (38x89x2400). So that's, what, $5.74? Bargain. :-)

[@stuartrance9716]

In Australia they charge by the metre...😩😩

[@traceywallace4093]

Josh, you're an inspiration for those of us who want to try to do all the projects we always think we can't do. DIY is what keeps us growing and learning, (even when it doesn't always come out perfect). Hey, perfect is boring, right?

[@disjecta_membra_3xGt]

Clickbaiting the lord of clickbaiters lol. Love you both btw.

[@shadetreesurgeon]

😂😂😂 I appreciate ya man

[@Schnot]

Nailed it!

[@davejohnson385]

Good stuff man. Humility, something everyone should have. You are the only one that will notice all the minor mistakes. Well done sir.

[@orionslaver432]

"What are your intentions to my daughter?" 2:19

[@MrPAULONEAL]

7:07

[@packgrog]

Reminds me of all the mistakes that I've made either tweaking my Harley or trying to record my vinyl to digital. When you screw stuff up, you can provide value by sharing the details of the screw-ups for other people to learn from. That makes it kinda worth it in the end.

[@zacharyfett2491]

5 Motorcycles in the order I saw them on the channel: Rocket 3 Ducati KTM Barf Party GoldWing The table kind of suits your personality and your drive to create the garage. 👍

[@7T1Vette]

I've watched your vids for some time now and I have say this workbench video made me laugh so hard when you took a ride and discussed was it worth it. I can relate as I too am terrible with wood but I have to give you props because as you said you tried so hard, you didn't give up and in the end you did it. That workbench is yours. Congrats and thanks for the laughs. 👍

[@BloodPlusPwn]

I'm not sure if I respect or fear the DIY drive lol

[@chukhentcy5642]

Hey Josh, I'm just watching your video on building your workbench. And I'm super impressed by all the hard work you put into it! It may not be as pretty as you wanted it to be but it's going to get the crap beat out of it over time. So I just wanted to compliment you on your persistence and desire to make it as good as you could. I'm 66 and have done a ton of DIY projects in my life, and I have been disappointed a ton on how they came out. But I learned something every time I did one. So good on you, Bud, for gettin' it done! And as you said, every time you do something on it, you'll know that you built that, and on your first try, it came out pretty good! And by the way, that top that you built will be indestructible. I'm not sure about the store bought legs though. But that top will bear the weight of any iron short block Chevy engine you throw on it. So I say good effort! And good result! And as Adam Sandoval says, stay stubborn! And dream until your dreams come true👍

[@joeygerwitz3644]

Oh great, as if I wasn’t procrastinating enough 🙃

[@shadetreesurgeon]

Sorry dude haha

[@jrob6694]

You need a hole saw kit and countersink bits

[@davidpeterson943]

Lol

[@Michael-xl8dz]

No more tree. No more shade. Shade tree Massacre !!

[@BikerBabeBeth]

Hey I think it looks great! 👍 Good job Josh, thanks for showing us your “little friend”!

[@larryblakeus]

Love your honesty! That’ll be a great asset for years to come. 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@jonathantyree8172]

The experience you earned is priceless...kudos. I love it

[@Uncle_Roadkill]

You've done it. Before this table, that garage needed The Box to be there. Now it's a must.

[@LittleMoes_Motivation]

No matter how it turned out ( personally i think you did a fantastic job) you can take pride in fact that not only did YOU build it, but you took the leap of faith of diing something out of your wheelhouse!! Great job my friend!!

[@twostep4140]

The bench came out great! I look forward to seeing the Brapstar garage get there each week. Keep up the great content. Cheers!

[@avenue6.554]

Glad I watched to the end. You got to the point I was going to make. It’s a functional, if not perfect work bench. But you built it and learned something. Can’t wait until we can travel again so I can come see Brap Star Garage.

[@TheStarbuck61]

Welcome to the Hack DIY brotherhood. I have been doing major Reno' on my house for the last two years, and I almost always end up going back for additional parts I forgot, and having to do some "adjustments" with my work before I am done. Of course, it usually doesn't look as good as it should!

[@BikerMedic]

Love the bench.. Definitely take pride in things you build yourself.. I could never do that and kudos to you for actually making that fine piece of craftsmanship

[@bruceliggett8036]

Looks like you did a pretty good job on it bro! Thanks for the ride, your bike sounds amazing!

[@arlo12345678910]

Well done! And amazing job on the free handed spade bit countersink holes! Very impressive!

[@davewalquist4568]

Congrats on the DIY workbench. Nice to see you back on the Rocket!

[@zzmikey]

I built two sets of bag boxes. Each one of the four is different upon close inspection. I also built a fancy wooden vise to work on firearms. Basically cut away everything that wasn't a rifle vise. Not much measuring. They all work fine. BTW All have nice Varathane finish. Good video!

[@dannydagerous]

Looks great buddy good job! I am a carpenter for a living ; I feel you build it yourself you know even if it’s not perfect either and takes too long . That feeling of accomplishment is....forever!

[@EpicKook]

I've been there plenty of times man. But like you said, theirs the satisfaction you get knowing you built it yourself. It's a good learning experience. And it will teach you a lot along the way. It's also made me appreciate carpentry work much more.

[@cadmcspeed1418]

Glad to see you back on the rocket, just twist and go, it’s what I do when feeling the need

[@subparpat4254]

awesome to see you work the wood like that!!..... wait.. HA. man, the table came out usable and you built it yourself so that makes it badass!

[@zacharywortman813]

For the future, you can clamp a piece of plywood over the hole to guide and center the dovetail bit until it bites into the wood you need the hole in. Turned out nice. Thanks for your videos man!

[@motorbikesandhacks]

You can't pay someone to learn for you so well done on taking up the challenge, completing it and learning from it. You're a woodworker 'arry!

[@colinmartin5851]

Man i love seeing brap star come together . So excited for you man . Keep it weird my dude !!!!

[@MattWiggyWiggins]

I absolutely LOVE your background music - makes me feel like I'm watching an '80s BMX or freestyle video...and gives me the overwhelming urge to go watch Rad again.

[@billywebb9614]

Brother, you did better on it than I could have done. Be proud of it. I'd be happier than crap to have one that good. 💪👊🤙

[@ryanmayet3013]

Shade, I just built one of these for my outdoor kitchen, hand planed the whole thing. PITA but came out nice. Liking the new shop.

[@jantje155]

great looking bench! next time if youre looking to make threaded bars into bolts, you could put the nut on only a few turns - leaving sortof a crater - which you can then fill up by welding it. Making it super permanent. Also, more hipster fireworks.

[@Leonarco333]

I love your bench, man. Every time I would rather build than buy for the same reason you did and I know that I’m going to need another one someday and that one will be better. I will know what didn’t work so well and I will learn what works better and the new one will also be mine. It’s the same reason I tinker on my motorcycle and my car and all of my other stuff. Because it’s mine and I did that.

[@MitchJohnson0110]

Tip for next time. Wood glue is water soluble when it's wet. So wipe up the extra glue with a wet shop rag before it dries. Saves you from having to chip off all the chunks when it's dry. Then you can go straight to planing with a lot more success.

[@silvermaple7779]

Great video, the honest talk at the end is what it's ALL about! Keep it weird!

[@Schnot]

Spade bits aren’t for making pretty holes. They just hog out a hole in a hurry. You need a Forstner bit. And do the big recessed hole first before you do the smaller holes for the all thread.

[@shadetreesurgeon]

*googles just what the hell a forstner bit is 😂

[@Schnot]

Haha I did the same thing about two years ago when I first heard about them! They work great to make nice holes with no tear out. But they can be pricy.

[@harleyadam4813]

Also, for the record, I built a 3-tap kegerator for my kitchen a few years ago. The wooden collar that the taps mount to is uneven, the regulators are kind of floating around inside and it cost me WAY more than it would to buy one with the same functionality, but dammit, I BUILT THAT!!! And honestly, when anyone sees it for the first time, they all get that same wide-eyed look of wonder on their faces when they see the triple skull-themed tap handles and it never ceases to put a smile on my face. This is my kegerator! There are many like it, but this one is mine!

[@billwoehl3051]

Instead of looking at how inexperienced a job you did, look at what you can improve on in future projects, never consider anything a failure, the experience and the improvements you do on the next job are priceless!!!

[@thebob6385]

In a world of modern instant gratification, it's a lot more common to hear "I paid for this" and "I bought that" than "I made that" and "I built this." For some, the gratification comes from how invested we are - emotionally, financially, and through our labor. It's not my place to say one is better than the other, but I certainly appreciate craftsmanship when I see it, and I think you demonstrated the kind of craftsmanship, bravery and stubbornness that you can justifiably take pride in.

[@modernvisionscc]

The problem with using framing lumber is that its normally dried and treated to help prevent rot and bug damage.

[@Kyle-ue5uj]

My workbench is my baby changing table from when I was a baby. It has a flat top that use for work, has 3 sided raised edges to keep tools from falling off the sides and back, and has drawers that would be used for clothes and diapers, but I use for tools and hardware. It cost me nothing and my mom loves that I still use it all these years later!

[@darrenconstable_music]

Yeah man those spade bits can be brutal on an existing hole, recently used one to sink a bifold door for clearance, lucky it’s underneath & never to be seen again ;p love your vids!

[@zrxdazzer]

Hey. From the UK. You hit the nail on the head. You had a go. Self satisfaction. Probably work fine.👍

[@kraken8159]

That’s a kickass bench bro! Hay! You made it with your own hands! And I bet a lot of peeps will be using this idea all over

[@kraken8159]

What ever did you find out what the problem is with your Harley?

[@magicdark725]

Thank you for this video. I'm doing some reno on my house and it's good to know my best is good enough

[@richiebainbridge2608]

Do nothing and make no mistakes. Well done josh.

[@pebear]

Lowes has a nice workbench that you can pickup for around 150 on sale. They also have a workbench with a drawer and large cabinets under the work bench that you can get around 2 bills. That's what I put in my garage.

[@nokoolaid]

I built my own with a plywood top that works well...As heavy duty as anything. The plus for making your own is that it can be made to fit you. Mine is 41" high and 3' deep. It also should be able to handle half a ton.

[@richpara40sw]

you did good with the tools you had to work with... don't sweat it. you have some entertaining videos.. keep them coming..

[@kyboy6988]

You crack me the hell up! I enjoy your videos!

[@mwilley011987]

Paste wax buffed out on top of shellac will bring out the sheen. A couple coats of paste wax will really bring it out. If too much use #0000 steel wool to knock down the sheen.

[@Quincy4234]

When I built mine I used an old solid core wooden door for the top. It can take a beating and it was free because we were replacing the door anyway.

[@digger8180]

I think you did OK👍🏻. A buddy I ride with has one of the new Triumph Rockets, 2500cc by feck it can go, I have a BMW K1300S and it struggled to keep up with the Rocket in a straight line. Great thing you are doing. ❤ the channel. Stay safe🤘.

[@badrisushruth6048]

Falling in love with your garage vids man. Thanks and keep 'em coming.

[@shadetreesurgeon]

Will do, thanks man!!

[@RoofingDudeBear]

Yeah but you built it and you now know what not to do , if you ever build another one. Good job ....for a rookie ✊🏿

[@maddog3080]

Use a dowel in the hole to center your bit and use a forstner bit instead of a spade bit for your countersink hole. It makes a neater hole. I thought you were a nutcase the first time I saw one of your videos but you always entertain and always have interesting topics. Keep it up and stay safe

[@DirtbagDIY]

I was definitely thinking it looked a little narrow... It's definitely a great first go, as someone who does a lot of woodworking I have never gotten a better finish than with a true boiled linseed oil (in my opinion). But for a shop table exposed to oil, a water-based poly is probably the way to go for anyone trying to make this.