Ultimate Electronics Station Build

[@TheMixmastamike1000]

You and your brother come across as kind, and endearing which makes it that much more enjoyable to watch what ever you two decide to share. Thanks for being awesome.

[@The8BitGuy]

18:26 - at first I thought you said "Electron Microscope" and I was getting really excited!

[@TheLukemcdaniel]

How're the repairs going?

[@wiilillad]

Are y'all like brothers or something?

[@TheLukemcdaniel]

@@wiilillad I've never met either in my life. Just watched their videos

[@wiilillad]

@@TheLukemcdaniel I meant are 8-bit guy and The geek pub brothers.... I just found this channel, and as soon as he started talking, I thought it sounds like 8-bit guy. Then I saw his comment

[@Thomas_000]

@@wiilillad yes, they are brothers

[@Thirsty_Fox]

I'd just like to say I appreciate how much work goes into making these videos -- there's so many different angles and footage of tasks, getting it all put together, etc. Really well done!

[@doorwhisperer]

I enjoyed the zappy music / zoom change sequence

[@PaganWizard]

2:00 A circular saw will only produce blow-out or tear-out on the top side of the board because the teeth are hitting the bottom side of the board first. The melamine on the bottom has the support of the particle board above it. The damage happens on the top of the board, because there is nothing to protect it as the saw blade exits the board. A good rule is to remember, good side down, even if you're using a good quality sharp blade, and move slowly, that also helps prevent any damage. I use this every time I use my circular saw and the good side never gets damaged. Of course there is absolutely nothing wrong with protecting both sides when needed. 12:00 With your tables being as wide as they are, I would have added a stretcher along the legs closest to the walls. This would prevent any racking during use, especially with a lot of weight on the table tops. GREAT BUILD!!!!!!!!!

[@SJFrzrbrn]

So I've never seen your videos before, and I'm thinking, this guy sounds a lot like the 8-Bit Guy... And then he shows up. I guess you're brothers? HA! Awesome. Subscribed!

[@HyperFirez]

Ikr. I knew he had a brother, but they are both so similar. Double the content haha

[@mattwilderx85]

I knew he sounded familiar.

[@Vamavid]

You have a good ear.

[@ciaaagent]

I was just about to write the exact same thing! That's my first video for this channel and I was thinking he sounds just like The 8bit guy.

[@NeoRichardBlake]

I started writing the same comment just now, almost verbatim. I scrapped it, and just liked and commented on your instead. ;) When David showed up at 8:16 it about blew my mind. LOL Also my first time to this channel.

[@TheGeekPub]

I finally got around to getting the electronics workbench for the studio built!

[@dmdrewitt]

Awesome. Thanks for sharing your Electronics Station Build. Good decision to make you own. It looks great.

[@joshedagg]

I think this new workshop series is the only thing I actually look forward to on KZbin these days. It's coming together nicely!

[@Dlutheran]

I agree 👍

[@mkjr]

@@Dlutheran Same!

[@revealingfacts4all]

Agree, watching the journey unfold is very good entertainment. Nice work geekpub!

[@Thewickedjon]

how was I NOT subscribed to this?!?!?!

[@Chris_at_Home]

I worked as an electronic tech most of my working career with many years actually doing component level troubleshooting and I was never provided with a bench as nice as that. Good Job.

[@davidstech1445]

I am a current electronics tech, my bench is made of the thinnest melamine known to man, covered with burns and gouges (not me, I swear).

[@Chris_at_Home]

@@davidstech1445 I used to worked repair oil well logging tools in the 80s. There were high failure rates of components because of the well temperatures. We used high temp solder and milspec components. I got tired of it and went into communications after that and retired from it last year.

[@davidstech1445]

@@Chris_at_Home What a fantastic experience! I'm working in the communications sector and find myself working on many other odd jobs along the way. I am only a few years into my career, the possibilities seem endless. The hassle involved with the high-temp solder and mil spec parts would drive me insane. Thankfully I have never dealt with it. I hope you enjoy the retirement!

[@Chris_at_Home]

@@davidstech1445 Thank you, I m enjoying retirement. Nice you are working in communications. I started doing that in 1989 for a small company that even took me overseas some. My last 15 years I worked for AT&T doing communications along the pipeline and then working at a gateway earth station.

[@jstro-hobbytech]

If I closed my eyes during your voice overs I would not be able to tell you and 8 bit guy apart lol joking aside, great build. It's funny how I see all the same tools and irons and such that I have. The shelf height and space between them is perfect.

[@Colaholiker]

Their voices sound slightly different, but their way of speaking is indeed very similar. They just can't deny that they are brothers. ;-)

[@jstro-hobbytech]

@@Colaholiker hahahaha thanks for that. A welcome laugh from a tedious c++ lesson.

[@GeorgeD_]

I spent half the video trying to decide if it was him, only to have him actually show up lol

[@MarcoSpelde]

@@GeorgeD_ Hahahaha same here !

I was listening to this from my watch later list in a small PiP window while working on other stuff, and initially thought "this is an 8bit guy video". Especially with the same background musics at some points, but the voiceover is also similar :)

[@jdenslinger]

This is inspiring AF! I've built some stuff using 2x3s instead of 2x4s - Plenty strong for the shelving, and usually less expensive. Looks like there's plenty of room for some LED strips under the shelves for some added lighting too!

[@YllwNinja82]

It's a welcome change to see someone build stuff without swearing or throwing tools! Thank you for the video!

[@gocu54]

If you like watching things being built in a wholesome manor, I recommend a channel called Essential Craftsman. He does construction, forging, and logging videos. He’s even doing a series where he is building a house from foundation to finish. It’s awesome!

[@YllwNinja82]

@@gocu54 thanks!

[@germancaperarojas4023]

Wow! You are 8bitGuy's brother. Creativity and workmanship flow from the family. Great seeing your videos for the first time. Keep the good work!

[@gocu54]

I want to someday do what David did and build myself my own private office space near or next to my future house. It’s loads better than having to take an Uber 30 minutes to an hour to go to an office and I can’t drive due to blindness therefore, building an office space would be a lot better for me with my future business plans. Good luck to the both of you. Have a great day.

[@davidgillingham9446]

I've been (over)thinking a build for my basement area - part ham shack, part electronics hobby work station, part work from home, part book shelf. I was already planning a second garage build like this for a workbench on lockable heavy casters but with an mdf top. Hadn't even considered it for inside use but now that I see yours - absolutely!!

[@ElTioMichel]

I was just going to comment that his format reminds me a lot of 8bitguy but now i see the comments you guys are family, that explains a lot :) Great video.

[@youtubecommenter4069]

What I like most is that you did not "hurt" the wall for a wall unit size workstation top and shelves.

[@dwaynezilla]

Seeing this being put together is the perfect tease for the projects they'll be used for later! That bench looks so good and inviting, and properly solid. If you were to buy one it'd easily be 2-3x the price, and you already have the experience and tools to make something that will work as well.

[@pridsi]

I like such precision after work and placing materials for the warehouse so professionally

[@MrAprrc31]

I am glad to see that im not the only one that thinks he looks, sounds, films and edits his videos like The 8-Bit Guy. Would be interesting to see a collab

[@TheGeekPub]

We're brothers. There have been several. ;-)

[@MrAprrc31]

@@TheGeekPub oh nice!, just ran across your channel. I'll check them out!

[@rwdplz1]

How has KZbin never recommended me this channel?!

[@arcadely]

I only found out about it by watching the 8-Bit Guy's Apple I video that he just posted, and he just casually mentions at the end that his brother is going to build a case for it.

[@TheGeekPub]

Glad you guys are here!

[@USAMark70]

You can skip the masking tape if you lower the saw blade just about an 1/8", just enough to cut the surface white melamine veneer. Then, lower the blade enough to cut through the rest of the material and make your second cut. It works SOOO much better than the tape method. And it doesn't matter a whole lot which saw blade you use, although I did use a fairly new/sharp blade. I always get some chipping with tape, regardless of the blade I use, even with an expensive melamine blade. Thanks for sharing your build! Nice job!! Love your set up! Hope to see more videos from you soon!

[@jarrettcaldwell1846]

Great job! I love how organized everything is super clean

[@RespecWamen]

It's not every day that I get the urge to create something after watching a video, and it's especially not every day that it's a video of such high quality. Subscribed!

[@lonewulf0328]

Mad props to that simple but function design. I am planning on building a few benches like this, one on the wall with shelves, and one rolling mobile workbench, for my garage. That way, I will have a nice place for woodworking projects, maker projects, ham radio, gun maintenance, or just about anything else that I need a good solid flat worksurface for.

[@thereisalie819]

You explained everything clearly. Building desk this summer, will be a little like working with Dad. Thank You!

[@feeterican]

I work for a PCB assembly company and looked at some of the Uline products. Yeah, they are freakin expensive for even the most simplistic setups. Yeah, you did right by building your own and probably saved 6 or 7 grand on that desk. A lot of the desks we got for our company when setting up 20+ years ago was from auction or places going out of business and buying their used equipment.

[@usd_7718]

Keep the new studio builds and updates going. It is so entertaining and interesting.

[@christophermiller5970]

In case you missed it. He is not making fine furniture.

[@jkmsaturn]

Welcome to 'Mike's Not Fine Furniture Store' Really enjoy the building build-out updates.

[@geoninja8971]

I squeezed a little electronics bench into a spot in my garage years back - I didn't paint anything or remove round corners though, yours looks much nicer.....

[@TheBrendonKasa]

wow 2 years old but I love the look of this! well done! so clean looking!

[@ItalianRetroGuy]

I've watched this video countless times. Once I get my own studio, I will have this exact same desk.

[@jdl3408]

Excellent build! Very well thought out and flexible. The tips for working on something this size alone are spot on and very helpful.

[@whitecanegamer]

Nice build. The t-molding was a nice touch.

[@MZU777]

Generally, I agree with you, shops are many times offers fancy-looking tables and shelves for huge many with acceptable quality or budget deals but with poor quality, BUT it does not mean you have to build it with your own hands, also dont have to buy/rent the necessary machines. Many wood suppliers have a simple extra service: Cutting! You just have to make the plan, the drawings, with correct sizes, and the woodshop will not just sell you the wood but will cut it on size, label it, protect the edges, AND they do it in better quality than you can do at home AND the price difference is not significant. All you have to do is assemble it.

[@chrclmnky]

Wow how I wish I had the space to build such nice station. Even just a small soldering station will do. By the way your voice really sounds like The 8-Bit Guy. 😁

[@esnebta]

Probably local dialect in that part of Texas

[@Termite_Studios]

His brother

[@jdenslinger]

Where there's a will, there's a way :) You just might have to be more creative... like maybe a rolly cart that slides over your toilet in the bathroom lol. Hey, at least there's a vent for when you're soldering! :D

[@arctic_angel7408]

glad im not the only one who thought they sounded identical

[@brianartigas]

I'm getting ready to build out a new tech room at our IT shop. You gave me some good ideas, thanks. Great job!

[@nevillecreativitymentor]

NOiCE 🏆 Sitting down and taking that final shot ... SATISFACTION.

[@davidrediger6407]

You can also use the scrap from cutting off the rounded edge of the 2x4 as trim on the bench top and shelf edges.

[@lusher00]

I used ClosetMaid track shelving for all my test equipment overtop a couple of Uline office tables. I thought about it for a couple years before I finally did it. It turned out better than expected and I can’t stop looking at it.

[@makerspace533]

I tend to do a lot of RF and Microwave work. So the older HP spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and power meters get a lot of use. These instruments are quite deep, and also have connectors on the back that are useful. So I build my benches with a much deeper instrument shelf. I cover the back of the bench with a sheet of plywood which prevents parts from rolling off the back of the bench and supports the instrument shelf. There is no need for a top shelf, it just gets in the way. I also use a length of 1-1/2 x 1/8" angle iron mortised into the 2x4 that supports the front of the instrument shelf. Wood tends to sag, and the steel prevents that. An HP8566B weighs 110 pounds, so you need the support for this class of equipment. Lastly, I do not place the bench against a wall. Leaving ample access to the back allows easy access to rear connectors and mounts a plugstrip on the back keeps power cables out of your face.

[@robertshowe2417]

I feel for you, been putting off my own upstairs workshop build because those sheets are such a pain to work with alone. Love your setup! Please keep these videos coming!

[@pitsnipe5559]

Many lumber dealers and home centers will precut sheet materials for you. Just be sure to add an inch to your dimensions so you can fine tune the pieces at your shop.

[@fastacker2]

I use a nice old desk I had that has a glass top. Put a blue silicon mat on top, Microscope, soldering station etc. on it. Then for more work room that I am not mind if it gets messed up, I laid a 3/4 inch hunch of plywood across some summports. (a plastic Stanley outdoor job box), Tons of room at the perfect (low) height. Rigged up lights and power strips, put a lab power supply, a hot air and solder rework station, a few VOM meters, a desoldering station. etc. Already had the plywood and the job box for it to sit on. Cost was nothing. Build time was about an hour to flop the plywood down and put the stuff on it. :)

[@peterschmidt9942]

Nice build. I'd also be making some recessed shelves for underneath the bench for more storage.

[@legion2k988]

Tip for people doing the leveling feet. Make sure you drill deep enough that the excess screw has a place to go.

[@fonephreak02]

I just came across your channel. This is one of the best videos I have seen in a long time.

[@Rivenworld]

Nothing like a custom built workstation that suits your requirements perfectly, looks brilliant, nice job.

[@chadj1797]

Hard agree

[@realgamerguyvlog32]

Hey Mike nice to see a new video

[@mkjr]

Seeing a new upload from TheGeekPub always puts a smile on my face :D

[@37racso]

Congrats on a new workbench and thanks for taking us along through the process! Big props for not buying an off-the-shelf one and going diy!

[@dan-allen]

Thanks for all the pro-tips! I also really like your balance of thoughtful touches, simplified construction and still looking really nice.

[@6stringfidgeter]

Looks great and better yet, it's functional for what you need

[@anoirbentanfous]

Thank you so much for sharing the steps but over most the tips and tricks that can apply to other projects

[@leandrocarg]

Ultimate dad project! Very nice!

[@dr.rotwang]

Excellent video! I am now super envious of your new workstation. I do have one suggestion though. You might want to think about adding some diagonal cross bracing on the legs, especially on the long span. I've built many gaming tables, work benches, and side tables over the years in a very similar design and all of them have ended up needing diagonal bracing. Granted yes an electronics workstation will take much less abuse than a workbench where you are sanding, cutting, using a planer, chisels etc. But sooner or later just from chairs bumping it and people leaning on it while working it may end up developing a wobble in one direction or another. Might want to add some cross bracing while its relatively unencumbered.

[@TheGeekPub]

A single 2x4 has a nominal load capacity of 375lbs. So in this case 750lbs. Ceilings in houses carry far more weight (in light fixtures and drywall) than this will every carry. So I didn't believe any cross bracing would be needed. I'll do an update video in the future if that turns out to be the case.

[@dr.rotwang]

@@TheGeekPub I agree with you completely on the carrying capacity. It is more than capable of withstanding any compressive load you could put on it. In fact I'd go so far as to give it a full 5X Trinitron rating. :D The bracing I am referring to is to resist any lateral, sheer, or torsion forces that could be applied to the leg joints overtime from people leaning on it, moving it around, bumping it, etc. the wood around the screws that secure the legs to the top will compress and begin to hog out the holes that they run through. Ultimately this will results in a wobbly bench. It will by no mean collapse but you might end up with a bench that rocks or wobbles when you pull yourself up to it or push away from it on a rolling chair.

[@rickkephartactual7706]

Okay, I am very jealous of your set up. You are an inspiration.

[@t1d100]

Nice build. I am presently working toward dividing my soldering space from my testing space. The two purposes really just do not mix, for a myriad of reasons... melted probe wires... solder splattered into open DUT cases, etc.

[@leonidassavvides]

Hello, I have a Q, the black carpet on the table, like a big mousepad, what is, how is made from, and for what purpose sits on the table?

[@Psychlist1972]

Nice workstation build. You may want to get a fume extractor for the same reason I recommend a dust extractor. Haako makes a nice one that is self-contained, supports up to two hoses, and has a built in huge filter..

[@TheGeekPub]

I have the Hakko unit already.

[@Psychlist1972]

@@TheGeekPub Oh nice. That's a great air cleaner. Much better than the little desktop fans.

[@ieyazzu9297]

not only the content is good, the videography and editing is also amazing. you did a magnificent job!

[@MrJozza65]

Love the idea of using T moulding to finish off the worktop edges. Looks neat, and will resist knocks and scrapes that are bound to happen over the years.

[@TheGeekPub]

Yes. And its super easy to replace if damaged.

[@hopelessnerd6677]

Nice! I usually build the top slightly oversize then cut 1/4" off of each edge to remove the round-over on the 2x4's. Either way. Love the T molding idea!

[@TheGeekPub]

That's exactly what I did. :-)

[@josephnavarro3620]

Nice clean workstation built for a great price, excellent! Thanks for sharing.

[@donkmeister]

Me: "This guy sounds EXACTLY like the 8-Bit Guy... They could totally be brothers!" 8:15 the 8-Bit Guy appears, helping to shift the bench. 🤣

[@wellsgofar3196]

Nice build. Have you considered adding some diagonal braces on the back for stability?

[@TheGeekPub]

Doesn't need them.

[@danielshin1984]

T-molding!!!!! That's the one I love!

[@TheZooman22]

Nice setup. I like the black edge around the table top. Very nice finish.

[@yesreally623]

Lol. So Spartan. I'm one of those dudes with shelves, bins, holders, packed floor to ceiling, high and tight. :P

[@josephlalock8378]

as veteran of autobody painting, i can also tell you that you would use 2-3 times as much paint spraying framework like that vs. rolling it on. hvlp or not, there are large amounts of overspray from small narrow parts.

[@TheGeekPub]

Super good point.

[@KevinFields777]

Literally cheap for twice the price! What a great budget build, and it looks just as clean and nice as any professional equipment you could buy!!!

[@Hanesy]

having that kind of setup makes me think how cool you are 😊😉

[@EposVox]

Sick Setup!

[@JKNProductions]

That bench looks great.

[@Californiansurfer]

IKEA uses particle wood learned my lesson. Today with covid, I been offered front office space, everyone works from home. I enjoy my lab.

[@ender77769]

This is the first of your videos I've watched and I immediately thought, "This looks, feels, and sounds like an 8-Bit Guy video". Then David came to help move the table lmao. Great content guys!

[@JasonAguirre]

Awesome setup. Some exhaust for the soldering iron would be nice.

[@TheGeekPub]

I have the Hakko system. I just didn't show it.

[@RebrandSoon0000]

Subscribed! Thank you The 8-Bit Guy for recommending me to your brother's channel. :-)

[@johnheyyuri231]

This is just about perfect build instructions for a workbench. One question; height? You said 'comfortable enough to stand or sit at with a tall stool'. So, 39"? 37"?

[@TheGeekPub]

links in description

[@burrocakes8048]

Haha, First time watcher here and I was thinking to myself how you remind me of ibook/8 bit guy and turns out he’s your brother!! that’s awesome. Great job on your table! 🙂

[@0ghamdi0]

Great job thank you from Saudi Arabia🌹❤

[@kareladam6732]

:D First thing, that came to my mind... this guy sounds like 8-bit guy. And then he appears on the video :D Nice to see a family working together.

[@philfrydman2576]

Great job. Wish I had a similar bench for my electronics.

[@kenw5890]

What I did was look for auctions and such, I found a local biotech company that was downsizing and picked up around 20' of metal base cabinets, 2 chemical epoxy tops (7' x 3' and 8' x 3') and got a few nice steel case office chairs and lab stools all for 2K. May be a bit pricey compared to this build, but have drawers and cabinets is a big bonus!

[@richardmilner4392]

What kind of measuring tape is that? I like it.

[@ryanhacker9444]

Looks great! Cable manage those power cords and it will look fantastic.

[@almightytech102]

What about adding a pegboard to the back of the shelves? Or banana plug adapters to different places of the station (keeps the cables shorter, can get power from various places) ? Just some thoughts. Good job with the build! Really looking forward for the next build in the workshop series!

[@Super_Bros.]

I am truly amazed by the end result! That work station is of superior build quality. Awesome!

[@migueldiablito666]

Thanks for the video! FYI - I was checking out the links to the items you used to build the workstation and the link for the screw in feet levelers you have here and in your detailed article is the same link you used for the 2.5 inch Torx-head wood screws.

[@TheGeekPub]

Thanks! I've fixed them!

[@quique18c]

Hello! I suggest you add a big washer and a nut to the level feet as a support for the table legs. Those threaded inserts can fail if you put some big load on your table, also that shelf looks fairly high that would make my back hurt when spending all day doing electronic's stuff haha.... Overall, it's a really good build, it seems fairly robust! Greetings from argentina.

[@Alozhatos]

Nice workbench and very organised workbench I’ve ever seen.

[@360alaska6]

7:00 Might I suggest a second 2x4 on the other side of each set of legs?

[@TheGeekPub]

Why?

[@360alaska6]

@@TheGeekPub Additional Bracing, In case someone tries to sit on your bench, it will give a little bit or additional rack strength without a diagonal brace.

[@WildkatPhoto]

First time viewer and I was low key freaking out thinking "He sounds like 8 Bit Guy". Im a subscriber now!

[@TheGeekPub]

Welcome!

[@chrisnurse6430]

Great setup. My application is to support 3D printing. Got some great ideas here. Thank you.

[@TheGeekPub]

Glad it was helpful! I may build the bottom portion a second time for a 3D printing desk myself.

[@deividylan]

Hello guy. Your workstation looks fantastic. Congratulations on the project (rich in detail) and for sharing it with us. You have one more subscriber to your channel.

[@dmitriyteslenko5836]

Beautiful and very accurate job!

[@TheMchip]

its awsome!!! looked this video 1 year ago but still love it!

[@diogor420]

I am really looking forward to see more frequent videos !!

[@TheGeekPub]

More to come! The new workspace/studio allows me to to do just that.

[@the_kingdom]

It's crazy how much you sound and look like your brother. Like everyone else, when I first heard your voice I thought you were him :)

[@joeminpa6705]

I like that edging. Does it get brittle with time?