ULTIMATE T-Track Assembly & Outfeed Table / Workbench with Systainer Storage | How To Build

[@kevinbredehoeft2342]

Really like how you admit your mistakes and then tell us how you corrected them.

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks Kevin!

[@stevenmasterson5871]

Awesome video Johnny. I just finished my workbench outfeed table. I used ideas from your video, Dave Stantons, Hooked on Wood and Shop Nations and I am very proud with the results. I am amazed by some of the negative comments. You and the people mentioned above put out great informative videos and work very hard. There is no need for anyone to leave a negative comment. People having suggestions is great because we all learn. Continued success!!!

[@ShopNation]

Great job! Another maker out there who takes pride in their shop enough to make his shop furniture beautiful and functional. Got a lot of good ideas for my assembly table

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks a lot! It's been awhile since I built a piece of shop furniture, figured I'd pimp it out as much as I could :)

[@kaixin9283]

Can’t wait to see you use all those T-track accessories!

[@craftedworkshop]

They are pretty awesome, I can't wait to use them!

[@Deltabravo604]

I like that you share your mistakes as well as your successes. Thanks for sharing.

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks for watching!

[@donaldshulman6771]

James - Very nice. The great thing about the table is the versatility. You can use the table for so many functions. I will be watching future videos to see it in use!

[@craftedworkshop]

I'm Johnny, but thanks! I am definitely loving how much this table has added to my shop.

[@lextheap1638]

I like the functionality of it. You can make a frame and change out interior cabinets how you want with just a little adjustment. Thats awesome

[@christopherdekonstrukt444]

Rockler's corner clamps are the best of all I used.

[@IAMCUBEMAN]

I like the long video, but definitely not for every video... I like to binge watch XD Great vid.

[@craftedworkshop]

+Bradley Neon thanks!

[@gatekeeper84]

When I wanted some T-tracks I just took some scrap square tube and an angle grinder, and cut a strip out of one of the sides. Works great!

[@craftedworkshop]

+W.A. van Buren good idea!

[@mrose4132]

You should be proud of that man!!

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks so much!

[@lucfunicelli3009]

i love the idea for the screw storaage. Those Rockler accessories are pretty cool. Very nice build. I just built a work bench and im already want another with all these features.

[@craftedworkshop]

+Luc Funicelli Thanks! Definitely spent a lot of time considering how I could squeeze every bit of functionality out of it.

[@lucfunicelli3009]

ya did the same with mine but seems like a mist a few of them.

[@makeorbreakshop]

Man this thing is insane! Also +1 for matching your title to the green of the festool in the thumbnail.

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks Brandon! And the green seemed to pop the most, and gave a little nod to Festool :)

[@FranksDIY]

I kind of did the same on my table but without all the fancy clamps. Wish rockler would back up a little guy like me. Thanks for sharing

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks for watching!

[@jasonmeyer8877]

Dude, I built a very similar table about 10 years ago. Awesome to see someone had a very similar idea.

[@craftedworkshop]

Nice! I'm loving the table, super useful.

[@AngieWilliamsDesigns]

I have a new workshop and I finally have room for something this big. I feel like I will need to modify it to meet my storage needs underneath (I guess I could PRE plan for my festool purchases lol). But I still wanted to get the plans as a starting point. I was just on your site. Plans are in my cart. I signed up for your newsletter and I'm just waiting for the coupon code. I can't wait to build this.

[@craftedworkshop]

Awesome, thanks Angie! Good luck with the build!

[@phillipfonville421]

Nice job on the video. Great idea on the table, should not have any trouble clamping any work pieces. Thanks for sharing.

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks for watching!

[@johndailyva]

This table is sick!! Excellent video!

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks!

[@brightest07]

Cool build, camera work is super clean.

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks!

[@MyFortressConstruction]

Like the build, easy enough to put together and well thought out for your application. Your tools. Super nice. It's amazing how many tools you can accrue...

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed the build! Lucky to have the tools I have in my shop for sure.

[@epiphone70]

So much room for activities!

[@mrose4132]

i like that miter saw station too, pretty sick.

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks a lot!

[@jeremyhazelton21076]

Good stuff. Nice Pliny shirt too. Woodwork and IPA... this is my kind of channel

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks! I'm a huge craft beer guy.

[@adamsheppard1515]

Just ordered the plans. Going to alter them just a bit and include a router lift in the top.

[@craftedworkshop]

Nice, have fun!

[@mrose4132]

that's a hell of a project man!! great job!!

[@craftedworkshop]

Appreciate the nice comments!

[@robertdiffin9136]

Great build...can’t wait to see all the ways you put it to use!

[@craftedworkshop]

+Bob Diffin thanks!

[@christopherdekonstrukt444]

That's an awesome table and now that I have my Festool and TSO guides I have to make one.👍 I may go with the Powertec T-track to save a bit.

[@ioloro]

This video is just making my Xmas list bigger :) - Hose holder - "Sortemo" boxes - Rockler Leveling Feet - Rockler casters Love the video sir, can imagine you're pretty psyched to get this done!

[@craftedworkshop]

Hah, I bet! I'm super pumped to have this beast at my disposal.

[@ericlee1624]

I don't think he said it but the "sortemo" boxes he used look an awful lot like the stanley sort boxes i've got. I dont remember what they call them, but they have multiple sizes and you put in the dividers however you like. They work really well, and i think they were $7 or so at walmart.

[@craftedworkshop]

Yea, I linked to the ones I got, they are very similar to the Stanley version, I picked them up at my local Lowe's for $20 each. These have individual cups that hold the hardware, and you can remove the cups, close the box, and the rest of the cups stay in place. Pretty slick.

[@confesorsepulveda128]

Nice and clean job I like 👍🏼

[@wattsjc1]

I'm pretty new to woodworking and have yet to buy a set of plans. The plans for this will be my first. Amazing build. Can't wait to get started.

[@craftedworkshop]

+Jason Watts that’s awesome, thanks Jason! Hopefully the plans work out for you.

[@WoodByWright]

YES!! love the long format. sweet man!

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks James!

[@christopherdekonstrukt444]

Yes, I found that out, pocket hole joints need to be clamped before driving the screws. Got the TSO parallel and squaring guides $100 off today, will buy Festool 106" track saw right after New Years. I could use this workbench and toss my current track saw system.

[@tompritch56]

Super-duper unit. Thanks for sharing.

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks for watching, Tom!

[@bobmcbride7058]

Very cool. Beautiful work.

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks Bob!

[@BronkBuilt]

Definitely jealous. Very, very nice job!

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks!

[@Thom4123]

Sweet sweet build very well thought out looks awesome.

[@craftedworkshop]

+Thom spillane thanks Thom!

[@solidunity]

i totally learned the same lesson with the "straight edge" flexing on a long pass like that. Love that you leave items like that in your video so others can see and learn from them as well. Keep it up man, love the content!

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks Michael! I try to include as many mistakes as I can, we're all learning this stuff together!

[@christopherdekonstrukt444]

I have my table built, looking to see how you cut the slots for T-track. I have a Bosch MRC router with fixed and plunge bases. My table is much simpler than yours, I do like the T-track option. I have a recess made for the Kreg Adaptive Cutting table to fit in. I have the Festool cordless saw and two 55" tracks and the TSO guides for squaring and perfect measurements.

[@randymartin2396]

AWESOME BUILD

[@davidclauson5256]

What an impressive build!! Really nice table. Thanks

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks a lot!

[@thedrizz1913]

Dope. Really functional assembly table. Great video!

[@craftedworkshop]

+Adrian Orozco thanks Adrian!

[@43srgrock]

Getting ready to build a new work bench fr my shop. Nice work.

[@drewmcqueen932]

another awesome build! This table is a beast. Is it just me or did anyone else miss the trademark Johnny Brooke squat???

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks Drew! I can't squat in every video, gotta build the anticipation, haha!

[@JeremyEllington]

What type of dust collection attachment is connected to your riving knife in this video? It looks useful.

[@mrv123weir]

Can’t wait to see the projects that will come of this✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻

[@craftedworkshop]

Me neither!

[@Nickd778]

Can this plan be adapted for the Sawstop contractor saw? The motor hands out of the back end of the saw.

[@TheTravisReese]

Realize this is an older video however I purchased these plans and finished this build. For the most part followed the plans and this video. I've held off on installing all of the 14" sliding systainer trays as I don't have enough to currently fill the space and want to leave myself some flexibility. Also want to say that the plans were well written and put together. As some have mentioned, do put together a shopping list before you embark on this project. It can get expensive if you use all the hardware that he shows although it’s not all necessary.

[@Norrisnettv]

Nice work my friend!

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks!

[@stephendowning3261]

Great work bench, excellent video!

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks Stephen!

[@SyberPrepper]

Great video. Outstanding project. Looks super functional. Can't wait to see how you use it.

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks, I can't wait either!

[@markkoons7488]

What is your opinion of cutting a largish MFT layout in nominal 3/4" ply topped with supposedly 1/8" tempered Masonite and also running T track centered over a grid of framing that extends above the Systainer storage bays? I've been told that Festool-style ratchet hold downs will only dip through 20mm holes in tops less than 7/8". Does that sound right to you? I envision a space of 3-1/2" between the underside of the top and a top dust panel, a series of voids for storage like vacuum hose and to retrieve the stuff that invariable falls down a bunch of 20mm holes. I also like the idea of a second layer of plywood around the unsupported front edge of the top where it bridges the outer edges of the Systainer bays. Think I ought to choose one or the other, T track or MFT holes? Thanks.

[@zalllon]

Very nice, I'll be referencing this for my build.

[@craftedworkshop]

Nice, have fun!

[@workshop_edits]

Impressed, jealous, envious - all at once! Looks awesome and so useful moving forward!

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks Zach, really excited to have it in my shop!

[@FiremanTy]

I just said the same exact thing.... Festool everything, badass shop, sponsors like Rockler... jealousy is a stinky cologne. Good work though man definitely some inspiration!

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks a lot!

[@Sapoguapo]

Pliny the Elder! Best brew ever.

[@craftedworkshop]

Love it!

[@frantisekhajek8]

Awesome feeling finally making something you had in your mind and on paper/PC for quite some time, isn't it. :) It's awesome and definitely unique.

[@craftedworkshop]

For sure! Thanks.

[@frantisekhajek8]

Don't mention it. :)

[@chrism2966]

Drawer runners are best fitted BEFORE cabinet assembly but if not viable, put the cabinet on its side and mark out the runner positions, square them up and screw them into position.

[@JakeThompson]

Awesome table Johnny!!! Stop motion is pretty time consuming.. Frank is the man!!

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks Jake! It's definitely a ton of work, so much respect to Frank and folks like him.

[@DrBobEspo]

Looks good Jonny

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks Bob!

[@FredMcIntyre]

Really cool Johnny! 👍👊

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks Fred!

[@rickchichester9327]

What company makes your overhead dust shroud on your tablesaw

[@jronne101]

Awesome table! I really like the design and functionality. Hope to pick up the plans down the road.

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks a lot!

[@juergenschubert3247]

When you plan the size of the drawer and the size of the cabinet, well the other way around. How came you up with the right size of your drawer. I mean you need to subtract the thickness of the two sliders? Exactly the thickness or something more or how to you get the right size of your drawer so it fits when you install it without being to big or too small for the cabinet???

[@craftedworkshop]

The drawer slides need a ½” of space on each side, so the drawer should be exactly 1” narrower than the cabinet. As for drawer depth, that’s less critical, just deep enough so it doesn’t hit the back of the cabinet usually works well.

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Nice build. I like it.

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks!

[@alanw6042]

Do you have info on your over head table saw dust collection setup?

[@juanmallqui7226]

that looks like a sharkguard

[@Jnshaw81]

Nice work! Shout out to Santa Rosa, CA and Pliny!

[@craftedworkshop]

Yea man, love their beer! Thanks!

[@russellford2069]

Great Job. Just getting some idea's as I'm about to build one and you've given me some great idea's. Mine needs to be more portable and able to be stowed away. I'll be using 'T' track so thanks for the tips with making sure that screw holes are centred to avoid track being skewed. Hope you're getting plenty of use out of it.

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks, glad I could provide some good tips for you! Definitely getting a ton of use out of it!

[@connectedlocally1868]

Hows the workbench working out for you? I think this is a much better version for a shop vs the Paulk bench which is better for on the road type of carpenter.

[@craftedworkshop]

I love it, use it on every project!

[@dancole6867]

This may sound silly, but is there a trick to ensuring the tracks are square when routing?

[@bryancampbell9312]

Great Job! What do you do when you glue up...to keep glue out of the track?

[@loola456]

Looks beautiful

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks!

[@PerrynBecky]

I wish I had the money to get into this kind of stuff, that and the health. Being disabled isn't the life of luxury some misguided souls think it is. ;-) Excellent build.

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks Perry!

[@christopherdekonstrukt444]

Still want that Festool track saw, as soon as January rolls around it's a done deal. I'm putting off doing the rest of my kitchen until I have that saw to cut down larger sheet goods. The straight edge and circular saw on 1" rigid foam insulation squares on the garage floor just isn't happening anymore.

[@thomaswojtowicz7673]

What is the manufacture of your table saw blade dust cover? Please?

[@jakecarter2414]

Awesome! I've been wanting to make me one so bad.

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks Jake!

[@DIYwithRick]

Man this is a thing of beauty!

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks Rick!

[@jrimmer2300]

What type of pencil:pen are you using for marking? Around the 8:15 mark of the vid. Awesome build

[@craftedworkshop]

It's one of these : amzn.to/2m7MYVk Love it! I also have one of the rOtring 600 pencils which I love as well.

[@edwarnavarrete3357]

Excelente así quiero construir mi banco...... gracias...buen trabajo

[@rdgtrust]

What is the height. I bought these plans, but don't see what the final height is and how much gain you get from the lifting Leveler?

[@ADVBear]

Fantastic build Johnny. Don't worry about the long video, we love it! Your videos are a pleasure to watch.

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks Alexandre! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@Yogi8156]

This is a cool idea wish I could do this.

[@MakeThisWorkshop]

Well thought out design and nice video. QQ, right around 3:20 you used an attachment to your track... mind if I ask what that is? It looks like it made making square cuts super quick and simple. Thanks!

[@craftedworkshop]

+Make This: Workshop yea, it’s the GRS 16 from TSO Products. Works awesome!

[@Tbrezniak]

Is there any adjustment on this to deal with uneven floors?

[@craftedworkshop]

Yes, it’s got adjustable leveling feet.

[@LightGesture]

Where did you get a DeWalt battery bradnailer?! I could only find a finish nailer

[@craftedworkshop]

This is the one: amzn.to/2DSZk7r

[@sacobass3453]

Congrats on the Baby Johnny! Gonna miss you on the Podcast

[@sacobass3453]

I am predicting a Crib build will be coming up in the next couple months, heh.

[@craftedworkshop]

+Sac OBass thanks man, appreciate it!

[@craftedworkshop]

+Sac OBass you’re predicting right!

[@ShaunGuthrie-CaskWoodworking]

Such a cool build man. This takes Jamie's (RogeEngineer)'s design to the next level. I have his table and have enjoyed it but man you've stepped it up here. Love this build and if I was going to build another table this would be it.

[@craftedworkshop]

Nice, I hadn't even seen Jamison's build, he did a great job on his. Thanks!

[@ShaunGuthrie-CaskWoodworking]

Crafted Workshop yeah Jamison, I keep calling him Jamie for some weird reason. Great video man

[@leestrohmeyer7474]

Who's sustainer screw storage boxes did you use in this video?

[@KingPostTimberWorks]

pretty cool man, i could definitely use something like this, i could never justify the time in it though.... I would have attacked the base carcass super differently so was interesting to see how you went about it. sweet.

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks man! The only way I justify these builds is with sponsors, I totally agree. Hard to make money on shop furniture otherwise! I'm definitely a novice cabinet builder, so I probably did something weird there, hah!

[@KingPostTimberWorks]

Crafted Workshop all good man, good luck on the baby coming. I have a 2 year old and it certainly makes things difficult to get stuff done when your in and out of the house. I guess you could say kids a re the best way to kill time! Makes you wonder what you used to do with all your spare time haha.

[@craftedworkshop]

+KingPost TimberWorks hah, thanks man! Going to be a massive shift for sure, excited!

[@wohlklang7872]

Good Job 💪

[@imortaldeadead]

Thanks for sharing, and adding in the tips too 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks for watching man!

[@blurboards1]

Nice build!

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks!

[@enyoc3d]

exactly what i need. plans purchased. thanks!

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks a lot John!

[@hdwoodshop]

Nice build johnny. And no squat! 😀 One thing that looked so weird is all that stuff sticking out of the table at the receiving end of the table saw. I know you were showing the versatility. Looks like a nice table. One thing I'd do is take the festool tainers out and design another option with drawers. I dream of festool but really doubt I'll ever own more than the domino.😭

[@craftedworkshop]

Hah, yea didn't need the squat in this one! A lot of folks have mentioned that, but I'll certainly have all of the t-track accessories stowed away when I'm not assembling things. And you could easily sub out more drawers in the design if you don't have Festool stuff.

[@mihumus]

Great project man, very nicely done.

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks!

[@g.rutledge4874]

Where did you get the dust hood for your table saw?

[@craftedworkshop]

It’s one of the options from SawStop.

[@g.rutledge4874]

When to the website and didn’t find it. Can you remember a part number or a link?

[@craftedworkshop]

Sorry about that, this video was before I switched to the new SawStop option. The one in this video is called the Shark Guard, it's a 3rd party accessory.

[@g.rutledge4874]

Thanks

[@eric44707]

I purchased you plans. 2 questions about the top. Most garage floors aren’t level. Did you have any problem with the glued up top taking the shape of the uneven floor? Also did you hit any pin nails with your router when routing for the t track or did you plan where you shot them.

[@craftedworkshop]

I didn't have an issue and I think, if your garage floor was poured well, it's probably the largest, flattest surface you have available. It's easy enough to pull the top flat with the screws from underneath as well. I might have hit some nails when routing but they are so small that it had no issue, and I didn't notice hitting them if I did. How that helps!

[@eric44707]

Crafted Workshop that does help thanks.

[@Jeeethus]

Wow, very nice.

[@hitabo]

Great build but still a fan of the 20mm hole system. So much easier to build and all the same benefits... and all you need is a bit and mdf. Really enjoyed the video

[@craftedworkshop]

+happyhappyjoyjoy9999 thanks, yes both systems are great, I just prefer t-track right now.

[@gaborfarkas9673]

Very good job gratulation

[@ethanapplefeld870]

just a suggestion for cleaning up the cables along the dust collection. you should get some metal or pvc conduit to hide those. it will make the shop look a lot nicer, cleaner, and more professional!

[@craftedworkshop]

Not a bad idea! I was actually able to get rid of them, since I had to rearrange my ductwork with the new SawStop overarm unit.

[@ethanapplefeld870]

Crafted Workshop that's kinda dissipating. I'm kind of an organized pipe run nerd so it would have looked cool having the pipes running next to eachother

[@craftedworkshop]

Hah, yea that would look pretty slick!

[@dzdffxddvbaiden225]

Okay so considering building one and have been for a while. But I’ve been hesitant as I have concerns about glue. When I assemble it is sometimes necessary to have glue running out and even in normal glue ups glue gets on the table. So my question is has this been an issue with the t tracks? How do you keep them free of glue?

[@craftedworkshop]

Hey Anna, I typically just put some contractor's paper on the table prior to messy glue ups, but the aluminum is anodized and glue pops off pretty easily. Been using it for a year now and have no issues with glue build up! Finishing the wood is important too, as the glue doesn't stick to polyurethane.

[@dzdffxddvbaiden225]

Crafted Workshop perfect So poly before installing the tracks I presume?