Ultimate Workbench Is Built To Last

[@MTNurse]

I think that is really neat that you keep running into subscribers. It is a testament to what a great channel you have. I think you and your whole family are so blessed. You are blessed with so many things such as: a great amount of discernment, wisdom, honesty, courage, insight into how to grow a truly strong and solid family. I admire all of you. I did not have these advantages growing up and it makes me so happy to see families that GET IT RIGHT. God bless all of you.

[@TheOriginalFreak]

With the walnut at 1% moisture, the moisture from the glue, and the 2x4's being at a high moisture content, any existing wiggle will go away as the two woods acclimate and reach a more common moisture content over time. In fact, I bet somewhere at sometime, someone wrote a book on moisture content differences in woods and how to adjust cut size to account for it. Cutting the drier wood slightly smaller when being used to plug wood with a higher moisture content makes sense from a Physics standpoint. Great series. God bless.

[@richardbadish6990]

That turned out really Nice!! Probably one of the most important things in a project like this is not Rushing it and having patience! Bcuz if u make a mistake no matter how small. You'll know its there in it'll drive u bananas! But if u take ur time and do a good job, it'll make you feel really proud! I'm sure you went and called Mrs. W out to look at it. Bcuz of how proud you were. At least I would have if I was in your shoes. Nice job Cody!

[@OHIOMANUSMC]

Outstanding work and content as usual. I don’t know many people in my life that I would consider a friend but you sir not even meeting you I would consider you as one. Love and respect to you and your family on the Homestead. So many things you have happen to speak of I can relate.

[@williamhustonrn6160]

I decided to partake in this series, I didn't need a workbench really, but I have been wanting a new computer desk in my office to span the entire length of the wall and be stupid strong so I could mount it on the wall without any legs under the desk... So I bought a bunch of 2x4's, ripped them in half to create 2x2's, instead of bolting them together as you did, I just glued them together on the floor with some plastic layed out and used 2-inch brad nails to hold them together while it dried. Nailing each board to the next one, one layer at a time. Then I installed along the wall with french cleats on 3 sides to allow a floating desk without legs...

[@calebo29536]

E Flo what’s wrong with removing the hardware?

[@shadmejean4299]

Today my 3 year old grandson and I were watching KZbin. I asked him what he wanted to watch. He said wranglerstar. He is a good boy.

[@wranglerstar]

Tell him he's a good boy for me, Shad,

[@shadmejean4299]

I most definitely will.

[@jasonsemp]

This build is fantastic! When I move to my new house I'm going to build a similar one in my new workshop. I'm going to go with an all wood construction on mine. They grow up so fast! It doesn't seem like that long ago the sweet loaf was literally a swaddled little thing. Now she's walking and talking, and riding her little bike. Amazing! Thanks for sharing those parts of your life with us Cody.

[@David-yk4td]

I am so completely involved in this series... He literally made this bench for under $300. And from what I can see it is built to last generations! I might actually give this been shot!!! I might keep my allthread in though (that's just me)

[@willierants5880]

Same, Cody is doing a great job.

[@David-yk4td]

I meant to say "give this one a shot" And thank you for the like Cody! Means alot

[@Dardrum]

Indeed, I would keep the all thread in, yet cap both sides with non drilled members. Either way it's a good well built bench.

[@face2faceyouth]

I thought he marked the all tread to cut and put it back. I must have missed something.

[@David-yk4td]

@@face2faceyouth I would have put the all thread back in for stability. But I think wood glue itself will do just fine. We'll find out sir

[@kevinroberts9580]

A good friend of mine had a sawmill and I am retired now so I was helping him with small things around his shop and I have a bad leg so he wouldn't really let me help him with the logs. But he did give me wood and most of the wood that we were solving up with mahogany and Cypress. I made Live Edge benches with Cypress Wood with log stringers. I used forstner bits width 5 inch torque screws through the bench top into the legs and then I would take Cypress limbs and carefully grind them down to where they fit exactly in the hole. Then blew them in and cut them off flush when the draw saw. I put Scott's liquid gold on them just to observe I would and give it some washer and I let the customers put whatever kind of finish they wanted. $300 a piece for the benches. Even made some really pretty aromatic Cedar benches as well and shelves. But my friend was it Camp Lejeune and he had gotten cancer of the mouth and throat. I'd stayed with him till the end and he was Renaissance Man. He wants went to Alaska bought a chainsaw and built a pretty sizable beautiful Log Cabin. He grew up as a carpenter he was also a very proficient martial artist. And he knew the Bible forwards and backwards. I am a better man for knowing him. I really like these video series you do. May God bless you and yours

[@HerbyDigitalTV]

Your cinematography is has gotten really good, these videos are shot like a big budget documentary, yet another example of high quality craftsmanship!

[@jroesch21]

Beautiful job! I love the contrast. If you’re up for a tip, put a piece of letter paper between your saw and the wood behind the cut when you use the double edged saw. It will prevent the teeth on the “spine” from scratching the wood.

[@tbix1963]

Love the contrasting wood, great job with the bench and now you can repurpose the all thread and hardware lowering the overall cost of the bench. Talk about getting the fizz. Love the reaction of sweet loaf to the moon light. Heartwarming every time.

[@JusBidniss]

A tip if you don't want your saw to mar the surrounding wood is to put a few strips of blue painter's tape around it, one layer thick, so that the saw can rub that instead. It leaves the plug a bit proud of the surface (by the thickness of the tape), then your sander or plane can take that down first. When you get down to the level of the other wood, you're done and don't also have saw marks to erase.

[@DH-ry2ho]

This series is excellent. Just keeps getting better and better! From video quality, storytelling, to craftsmanship and attention to detail, it is hitting the nail on the head! As an aside, any updates on how you like you French cleat system? I am thinking of doing something similar in my shop.

[@wranglerstar]

Thank you DH, I like the cleat system. It doesn't lock you into anything,

[@mathbrown9099]

Cody, nice vid. I like the ones with little talking, lots of action. With a bit of the kids and momma. Well done, God bless you all.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Great video wranglerstar

[@kfouts2]

I looked in the dictionary for “the fizz” and there was a picture of your workbench! Too pretty to work on! Great job!

[@wranglerstar]

Ha, that coffee was really, really good Ken,

[@wranglerstar]

That you sent,

[@kfouts2]

Wranglerstar I figured a “butter in your coffee” guy would appreciate it! Let’s take the families over and get some fresh stuff!🙂

[@David-yk4td]

Are you "theee Ken"?

[@frolferdjent]

We have our first little girl due in November. Thank you for sharing the little precious moments with sweet loaf. Gets me so excited to meet our own baby girl!

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Turned out stunning

[@alanj7306]

The walnut looks great in there. Definitely worth the extra time and effort. It’s always been a desire of mine to use a lathe. I’ll fulfill that dream one day. Great video and great job, my friend. You’re an inspiration. God bless you and yours!

[@ALWhiteAuthor]

Hehe... couldn't help but chuckle. Cody extols the virtues of a Japanese Ryoba saw with the rip cut and cross cut teeth then proceeds to use the cross cut teeth for a rip cut. Doesn't matter at all in the grand scheme of things but I just found it funny. When Cody was talking about the grain orientation at 6:42 The grain of the dowel and the grain of the face board of the bench lines up almost perfectly.

[@flipzout100]

Watching this bench come together has been great fun. Now I need to get busy building.

[@jamiemcneil9462]

Nice Bench, but there was no need to remove the threaded rod in order to use your Walnut plugs. Just recess enough to allow 1/2" between the rod tip and the surface, then plug it.

[@perrannormanshire8783]

That's what I would have done too...

[@spark1545]

He pulled out the rods to cut them down and then decided not to put them back in.

[@tradrodsandcustoms]

i have been a contractor for years...i have never seen anyone else who has a squangle! one of my favorite tools! my grandfather bought it for my dad who gave it to me, 4th generation contractor

[@johnnielowe9029]

Great videos, I got educated to the extreme on things I already know alot about. And enjoyed every minute. Also was warmed spiritually and reminded of all the most important gifts of life. I wouldn't change a thing .

[@dirtydoug181]

Just a tip... I put some tape on the other side of the saw and it won't scratch the work piece like that. The walnut looks great.

[@RefinerSimilitude]

That looks great. You could even take the remaining walnut dowel, turn it down to a smaller diameter and inlay smaller dots between the rounds you placed to make it appear even more intentional.

[@ezerish]

This dowel inside a drill hole technique is good for repairs too. I fixed a stripped out bed frame using it years ago.

[@amneziaxeaster-gaming382]

I don't know how to tell you but you're a very real man! You're inspiring and the world need more people like you!

[@Marvalicious]

I just figured out why I love your channel so much, you are this generations version of Tim Allen from America’s favorite 90’s tv shows Home Improvements.

[@chrisWard30]

Thank you. Very nice build. I’m super impressed. Loved seeing the ladies too

[@curtwhite876]

1: the walnut plugs are a nice touch. 2: the sweet loaf is supremely precious. "Weee!"

[@paintedblue1791]

I liked how he used the Mk I glue applicator.

[@quonsetthehutt3105]

Sweet loaf is my favorite

[@cambobby2011]

I am here to learn... :) And I am learning so much here!! He was right, the finish touch with these look wonderful!!! Tks everyone.

[@erllanos]

I'm going to rewatch this series and build this a bit modified for my home office. Great series and I really enjoy the father-like ramblings throughout the series.

[@MTNurse]

LOVE that right eyebrow at 9:08!

[@donjohnson24]

Having turned the walnut rod, I would have used my bandsaw to cut slices just thicker than the hole depths and then sanded them down after glueing them in place. Your method was SO much more efficient and less wasteful. I will store that away for future use. Thanks!

[@silvermediastudio]

You need a "kugihiki" to complete your Japanese saw set. It's a super-thin and flexible flush-cut saw that has zero tooth offset, so it doesn't scratch the surface you are cutting flush to. Leaves a nearly perfect finish that is cleaned up with just a few swipes with a finishing plane.

[@TokyoCraftsman]

The bench looks great, and it's nice to see you using the lathe and that Safety center I gave you sure works great on that kind of thing. The contrast between the colors of the wood is great! That lathe is not a toy, you can do lots of great work on a lathe that size. When you were rubbing the BLO onto the bench I can see it kinda racking a bit, maybe you DO need an X on the back of that bench? Boy oh boy is the Sweetloaf growing fast, she will be driving that tractor of yours before you know it! Great series, well done as always!

[@squidbrains]

“Ah, new workbench video. I should watch this with my fat wife.” - East coast guys

[@timhale501]

I bough a replacement main spindle for a wood lathe and chuck it in my metal lathe and made some custom cutters that fit in the tool holder. easy to get the right diameter when cutting. Some wood dust is toxic and wood dust is not good for your lungs. I use a shop vacuum and mad a hood and wear a dust mask.

[@benjaminholcomb9478]

Could you do a supercut of the videos? Just the build portions, with out the side stuff. Don't get me wrong, it is enjoyable to watch and hangout with you as you build and go about dealing with things. It is however hard to reference when its all spread out like that. If all the crafting is in one video it can be navigated using timestamps. It's also hard to get other people to watch for the bench building instructions when its unfocused like this. It's looks intimidating and it's a lot to filter through for a project focused viewer. Again, I love this format for general watching. Also, you get an extra video on the channel out of it.

[@wranglerstar]

No promises but I'll try to fit it in,

[@benjaminholcomb9478]

@@wranglerstarthank you. I can't ask for more than that.

[@HifiVega]

I’ve truly enjoyed this workbench build! Excellent work

[@makiney13]

Love your videos. But the most i like of them is seeing your family. Greetings from Mexico. Keep doing your work and congratulations you have a lovely whife and a georgeous daughter.

[@larryfowler7760]

I loved the bench build videos, great job. You have been the inspiration for my three sons a Christmas gift, they will all be getting a new work bench. Thank you.

[@stanf9898]

Wow Cody! That is sharp. I shouldn't get as much enjoyment out of a simple video like this. But I do.

[@backflipp360]

I think the phrase you where looking for that we in Sweden says is.. "-It's the smal things that makes the difference." :) Thank's for the inspiration! Pontus from Sweden :)

[@24jh42]

suggestion for the wise. Connect the two bolts at the edge with some scrap iron at a 45-60 degree angle and bolt it to the table leg. Directing the abuse on the wise with the leg it self will add years and years to that corner. I once saw an industrial made 1000 $ wood bench get destroyed by trying to disassemble fittings on a 3" pipe. It is so much easier to strengthen now, than to repair it after it breaks.

[@tmorgan7939]

Great idea to leave the rods off and plug the holes . . NICE bench !

[@judecmcsgamingsurvivalchan9531]

The bench is turning out so nice Mr. Cody, I would love to build one for myself just don't have room at the present time, just working out of my one car garage and am renting and already have a bench, don't think landlord would like me tearing it out, anyway thanks so much for all your videos, inspire me greatly and am praying for you and your family, sweet loaf is getting so big!!!

[@sweatygoats96]

You must be very satisfied with the outcome of the table. It looks beautiful. Well done! Keep up the great content.

[@gearheadted5110]

That is a sturdy and functional workbench, with a finishing detail for the eye. Economical and built to last. Cheers.

[@wranglerstar]

Good to see you here Ted,

[@gearheadted5110]

@@wranglerstar I rarely miss a video, always thumbs up, sometimes comment.

[@scottybobatv]

That must have been so satisfying Cody the contrast with the light and dark wood is gorgeous, theres just enough dowel left for some accents on the drawer 😉. Have loved this series👍

[@wranglerstar]

Thanks Scott, great to see you here in the comments,

[@rubberneckrides5940]

Walnut is a very nice touch. Have you thought about oiling the underside of the table too? It would reduce the likelihood of cupping.

[@robertnewman4105]

Turned out really beautiful and functional.

[@mechfeeney]

That’s a really nice finishing touch

[@TSGEnt]

I liked the all-thread and bolts. That industrial look was nice. However, the walnut raised the workbench to the level of finer furniture. Nice job!

[@poepflater]

Using a dark wood as you did for insets is good, as it hides imperfections in the glue layer. Not having a lathe is not a problem, you could also have made a square hole and peg with a saw and a chisel.

[@Navswat22]

In my opinion, I like the more industrial look of the allthread, however, the hardwood inserts do look beautiful. You did a wonderful job with this project, and I look forward to building my own when I have the time. Job well done!!!

[@glend7753]

That is one handsom work bench. Just truly beautiful. I'm sure Jack will treasure that bench for many years.

[@Likabull]

Great work, and the walnut gives a great touch. This workbench perhaps is the best I have seen built.

[@TXSuburbanHomestead]

It never gets old seeing projects and just random ideas like this turn out so well!

[@intoxicatingmasculinity4866]

That's a beautiful touch! Great idea! I love that you've been putting The Sweetloaf at the end of the videos lately. She's cute as a button and always puts a smile on my face!

[@davemiller251]

It's fun to see a balance between form and function. Thanks for sharing.

[@HighSeasCruiser]

I agree. That is a fantastic finishing touch. Thanks Cody

[@tyronneshoelaces8843]

i like the contrast of using 2 woods. And black walnut is always a nice touch. That table is so fine Id hate to beat it up..but thats its job.

[@jonnyd8603]

Love this series it gives me some great ideas. The videos are so well put together and informative, thanks for taking the time!

[@choolburra3167]

Really appreciating the effort your putting into the camera work

[@lukejackson8654]

That workbench is a piece of art

[@dickhansen8594]

You are such an inspiring individual.. Such beautiful work, always.. You treat your family so well.. Live long and prosper...

[@lisamarie3878]

So pretty ! I wish I had this for my kitchen island!!

[@markericksonsr3130]

It’s such a joy watching sweetloaf grow up.

[@keithbeachy4219]

My son has the exact same strider bike. So much fun to watch him zip around on it!

[@CainnechK]

Thats a good woman right there. She needed a second coffee and Immediately thinks to bring u one too. Luck man!

[@chiefof]

Such an enjoyable well done video. The plugs are perfect. The ending, with Mrs W and the Sweetloaf and your final blessing looking into the camera is wonderful.

[@EMattHowerton]

As a father of two beautiful girls, I can't get enough of Sweetloaf scenes. Thanks Cody!

[@EMattHowerton]

Cody, my work may bring me Spokane, WA way. I'm not sure how far Spokane is from you but hopefully while I'm in the area, we can set up a meet and greet.

[@stevebosun7410]

Hi Cody, great to see the Sweetloaf on a balance bike. Please don't even think about a bike with stabilizers/trainer wheels. They just teach bad habits!

[@rocktheglock2233]

I’ve been watching your videos for awhile and I can honestly say; I’ve loved every minute of your videos. Everything from ideas around the house to being a farther to a builder. Thank you sir

[@EagleRun23]

I didn't mind the bolt look but you sure cant argue with that! Looks amazing!

[@briarus1000]

i'd almost choose to do the table with alltread just to have an excuse to use those plugs! what a beautiful touch to an worktable function and form!!

[@canaan5337]

I always mix a bunch of different kinds of wood together when I make a project sometimes I use the different colors to make patterns that are organized and sometimes the different colors are completely disorganized either way it's fun to do.

[@carlwolf4865]

My goodness I still say that should be a kitchen table !!!

[@shawnfox8002]

A work bench made with walnut ash oak cherry then put that linseed oil on that that would be a beautiful bench or table for the home dinner table.

[@compubitz]

That is beautiful. I'm inspired to build the same bench in my new house as soon as we're allowed to move in.

[@TheCanadianBubba]

When you are gone and Jack is working in his shop and his hand touches those inlays, i hope he will remember his papa and smile

[@donaldmcgregor8152]

I am definitely going to copy this bench project asap!

[@Shaka_Vibe]

Danish oil is basically boiled linseed oil with some poly mixed in with it.

[@taylorschaut4336]

Love the new intro shots. Super clean, love to see you using the rule of thirds so well.

[@MrTblake2055]

Wow looks wonderful! Great work

[@jeroenwassing7344]

Wow Cody, looks great. Just that little detail it needed. Amazing.

[@clayemployment6365]

A thoroughly great project. I never really comment and when I do, it's only to say good. I think you're cool and nice to see your daughter growing up healthy and happy. I have twins a little older, hard work and bliss in equal amounts, but sure what else would we be doing! Nice outro song, reminded me of my days working in nova Scotia. Peace and love from Ireland 😎 P.S. you mentioned stopping alcohol as a lifestyle choice; I did the same some years back and I too was amazed at the amount of weight I lost.

[@kweenslandspearo1981]

I'm not sure if anyone else would be interested, but I would really like to see a "reveal" video to see what Jack thinks of his new work bench. This has been such a great series.

[@robs7901]

Cody what a great project . Very easy to build with basic tools. Maybe you dont have to fill in the holes just leave them. Always enjoy your videos

[@alanrouse8301]

Nice job. You are going to make that bench too pretty to work on!

[@patrickdoherty8063]

A vertical 2x8 (10) across the back fastened to the legs and the shelf would eliminate most of the wiggle. Just a thought.

[@RatdogDRB]

Now... aligning the grain orientation, THAT would be the PROPER way to do it. ;>)

[@WihGlah]

That is a beautiful touch.

[@tommyvangrinsven9404]

your workbench looks great and sturdy great job

[@setdown2]

Nice table ...have never seen holes plugged that way before..must be a west coast thing...I would have put the rods back in and kept the beautiful 6x6 legs..but that's me ...a east coaster...again nice table...

[@V8SKULLS]

Straight up GORGEOUS,

[@CheckitMedia]

Compliment on the editing. Not only great videos but also how you shoot, it looks so simple but nice job man thnx.

[@wranglerstar]

Thank you,