Workbench that levers up onto dollies for easy moving

A workbench on wheels, of sorts, but without it's own wheels. Two levers are used to lift it onto moving dollies when I need to move it.
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[@punkbloater]

I love that your video’s start the minute you press play, no tedious intro. Thank you.

[@danielmarion8426]

No matter how many videos I watch of this man, there is always something in them that makes me say "he's a genius" out loud

[@DanielWahlig]

That lifting mechanism is so genius in its simplicity.

[@jimh472]

6:43

[@Ted_James]

I was about to say the same thing! Less than $30 for two hardwood moving dollies at Harbor Freight and some scrap 2x4s for levers and you're all set!

[@earlye]

I like the super-simple and super-clever dolly mechanism. One really cool thing about it is that you can use the same dollies to move many pieces rather than having to attach wheels to every piece.

[@SleazyDutcham]

Great idea! I've been researching retractable caster designs for a new workbench I want to build, and I never considered making the wheel mechanism itself modular and reusable.

[@earlye]

@@SleazyDutcham I ended up getting a Harbor Freight pallet jack and am now making custom pallets for all my tools.

[@TheMiamiTiger69]

This channel is by far one of the best things that have happened to the internet. Real heritage.

[@markp8295]

I have been looking for a simple table castor design for minimal cost for a few hours. Everyone else fixes castors to their table. I didn't like it but was going to go with it for lack of other ideas. Then I see your dolly trolley wood cam L shape and it's perfect. You have such a great way of looking at problems and developing simple and functional solutions. Thank you.

[@davidbuchan2224]

speechless... this is perfect for what I need to do. Full of awe for all your 'home made' tools... genius.

[@Meticularius]

5/20/2019 USA Grandpa Bill: Matthias, you are the pre-eminent go-to genius of mechanical know-how of KZbin. I am so glad you are here and continue to give gifts that keep on giving down through the years. You are the biggest blessing. Your humor, humility, and excellence are better t.v. programming than anything on the networks.

[@harkidodia2513]

Cutting notches on the table saw freehand like a boss! Bloody brilliant idea on moving the bench.

[@leiwulong_og]

That lifting mechanism was genius! Sometimes the simplest ideas are usually the best ideas.

[@JackSmith-jj3bi]

Your skill level and then there’s the unique equipment make your videos a pure joy to watch. Thank you so much.

[@senatorjosephmccarthy2720]

So many self-made tools and jigs, and you end the class with an ingenious cabinet lifting method. Thanks, Matthias for all the advanced lessons in avoiding all the advanced machinery.

[@joebrown1382]

Ingenious lifting idea, so simple. Your homemade tools are amazing. Ever think about tool companies copying your stuff?

[@alinboon4520]

You havnt been paying attention😊 the pantorouter?

[@joebrown1382]

Not all of his homemade tools are copies of a manufactured tool. Some are his own invention. Those are the ones I'm talking about. So I do pay attention thank you.

[@earlye]

I think what Alin was getting at is that the metal pantorouter that Matthias has is basically a manufactured copy of his original design.

[@tastas02]

Matthias pantorouter is not a copy, it's the Original

[@MrTarfu]

It shocks me how few people understand the original comment

[@dkbuilds]

Worlds sturdiest workbench! Nice job

[@danjones9999]

Woah I wasn’t making excuses! I am a big fan of Matthias and was praising him for the hard work he has put into making all the tools! Easy kids!

[@NotQuiteFirst]

That "clever part" sure was clever!

[@sus4alteriert116]

I was waiting for a comment on that :D

[@senatorjosephmccarthy2720]

First + Surly you mean the entire video.

[@AM-ui9mc]

Dopamine levels rocket

[@stoutlager6325]

Yep. I think i'm going to borrow that idea. Handy.

[@TheOneWhoMightBe]

I was expecting a complex lifting mechanism screwed to the legs. Sometime the simple things are the best.

[@ron827]

I love the way you apply accurate cabinet making craftsmanship using common 2x4s to create a precise project equivalent to high end furniture. The lifting arms are pure genious.

[@Billy-rz1jg]

That lifting mechanic is genius. So simple to make, and works flawlessly. Can't say I'd think of the same thing.

[@BrassLock]

We recently renovated our kitchen, so I scored the old cabinets for my workshop (yay!). Shifting them to my outside workshop by myself was a breeze with just one dolly. I am amazed as to how useful they are, over "rough" ground surfaces such as uneven bricks. Your idea of using 2 dollies has enthused me to make more for my workbench. The casters are pretty cheap too, so it's a great idea, thanks!

[@jauken83]

Its so.... simple. Your ingenuity never ceases to amaze me.

[@Harinair72]

Hahaha, watching you work with all those jigs that you built yourself, and then building more magical things out of them.... It is like seeing a wonderful Walt Disney fairy tale movie that has one of these good hearted wizards... throwing a pinch here and a spoon there and viola! Pure Magic! Take a bow, dear teacher!

[@dougalan5614]

I'm in awe of your woodworking skills... and your equipment.

[@mauricepowers8079]

The Lever Mechanism is frikin BRILLIANT !

[@learnerlearns]

Dear Mathias, I know slobs, and you don't qualify as one. Also, that is the most practical bench moving system I've ever seen. Thanks once again!

[@DIYMontreal]

Thanks Matthias, your jigs and ideas never cease to amaze me! Love following along your thought process.

[@diverhose]

I went and bought two-12 x 18 inch Harbor Freight wooden dollies ($9 each) and was excited to try this but had not built the two L shaped levers. I thought why not use my floor car jack. I rolled the jack and eye-balled the middle of the workbench. I placed a 4 x 4 that was wider than my workbench (approx. 22 inches long) on top of the jack and began to lift my 400 pound workbench. I raised the workbench just enough to place two-2 x 4s - one on top of each dolly. I then slowly lowered the jack leaving my workbench a half inch off my garage's concrete floor. I could now move my workbench easily. Thank you Matthias!

[@ehaugen24]

I was referred to your site. You have inspired me to begin woodworking again. I had really stopped because of the prohibitive cost, but I've been "re-inspired" to try and do some things at a lower cost. Great videos, plans and information. Love it!!

[@CanadianSmitty]

Just made this! Totally works. Mathias you are a genius! There are a lot of moveable caster / wheel setups on KZbin but this one is by far the best and easiest jig. Love it. Thank you Matthias for all your videos. I learn a lot of unique ways to do things from you.

[@tsstn]

I love the simple idea of the levers to raise and move the bench. My Grandfather often said we start with the complicated and work toward the simple. He was a brilliant fabricator of many things, and the kind of man I think you and your father would have liked to befriend. This is a very efficient use of moving dollies if you build a few benches with the same rail height. Also it is great to see you making stuff with your machines again. I am nearing completion on my copy of your bandsaw and must build your box joint jig next. Thanks for sharing as always sir. Have a wonderful week.

[@mijodo2008]

Proof positive of the genius of Matthias, Simplicity re-defined. Like a fine wine my friend, you just get better with age. Cheers from Michael. Australia.

[@benchtopwoodworks]

Great build and great tip! I love the use of all of your older homemade machines!

[@marcelrey9533]

That’s BRILLIANT! Best bench moving idea I’ve seen....... and you can take the dollies to use them somewhere else if you need to. Simple, uncomplicated, can’t thank you enough. 👏🏻👍🏼🤓

[@tims.2832]

Man, really: You made my day. I was wondering how I could make those casters easy rectractable, almost ended up with a electro-hydraulic disc differential lock-kind of thing. And now you. Great.

[@edw4699]

in case it wasnt clear... Matthias video' s are really the best on woodworking on the internet

[@welshman100]

Love your simple yet ingenious ways of solving problems.

[@macsheldon]

Clever indeed! Good to see all of your old friends in use too. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@construction-productscemen4935]

You have great inventive tools. Can you guide us to do your stuff?

[@Eric7A]

Using a lever such as that to lift heavy things is what propelled me into woodworking a few years back. I saw someone else's using the same technique to make a motorcycle lift. I made one for my cruiser to go cheap on a lift but in the process got hooked on woodworking.

[@Changtent]

That was AMAZING! Love the jigs and special tools you've developed.

[@crystalsoulslayer]

Awesome. Love that lifting mechanism. Also, I think the technical term for a box joint that's not at the end is "a shitload of mortise and tenons."

[@GatoLand]

Always practical and smart. Thanks for the video and a warm greeting from Madrid.

[@zolatanaffa87]

I do not know what to say anymore, you make everything look simple! I will remember this video when I build my table saw

[@sparks6666]

Was waiting for an over engineered lifting mechanism... Haha

[@progandy]

No wooden gears in this workbench :(

[@Vibemaker68]

Hahaha, same here. Imagine my 'wtf, that's just so simple i would've never thought of that' moment at the end :D

[@rcdogmanduh4440]

Add me to the list lol

[@limerickman8512]

Sssshhh. Someone might patent it.

[@TheDIDSBIAK]

I was also flabbergasted at the end of the video. This way you can lift any heavy bench.

[@disabledwoodworker]

Awesome build! Love the joinery in this! This should be stable for a LONG time!

[@BronkBuilt]

Very clever lift mechanism, indeed. So simple and works perfect. I have a workbench in my future as well and I may go with this technique for moving it around.

[@JBFromOZ]

Wow... love the simplicity of the dolly lifters at the end

[@bazwillrun]

Nice...love watching these builds

[@Migixkem]

Me too

[@monoshock57]

Me three.

[@Nitecrow314]

Me four!

[@gilbertespinoza8178]

Elegant solution and a long ways from your table saw lifting mechanism. Sheer genius.

[@stygn]

Out of all the things you've done, that "clever" part might be one of the best. So simple, so functional. Thank you.

[@matthewsteven6071]

The hammering, in this vid especially, is so satisfying!!

[@pccalcio]

The level of ingenuity behind the making of all your jigs. Are all of them original designs ?

[@MrsCandaceHaleWeir]

You give me knowledge, skill, and ingenuity envy.

[@plewelly]

You have so many fun jigs and machines for doing cool joinery. One of these day I will buy a bunch of your plans and make some.

[@joashbowles8695]

Wow you are extremely smart with the jigs that you make.

[@OldAndGettingOlder]

That clever part was indeed very clever. I like that idea. A whatever that isn't going to be moved often - if ever - is still highly mobile in seconds. Very clever engineering!

[@DerHolzbastler]

It's simply amazing, how many jigs you have. Love to see your videos.

[@joeshaft]

6.50.... mind blown! awesome job as always Mathias.

[@dain5901]

you could start every video with "here comes the clever part"

[@troymeredith521]

Mind blown on the dolly method. Might as well be the Mathias method. wth.

[@1boredlady60]

Just the idea I was looking for in a way to move my benches around without those pesky wheels being attached all the time! Thanks Matthias!

[@TheeMelloMan]

I swear the dolly part was the most clever thing I've ever seen before... the rest of the video was clever but I'm already used to the usual Matthias stuff lol. Excellent work man

[@omgchrisftw]

That lifting mechanism is brilliant!

[@PayneMaximus]

I'm setting up my new shop and I'll be building a new workbench. This dolly feature would be pretty neat.

[@bogsdolics]

Hi Matthias another very well made bench , you could put the extra middle support thingy at the back and it wouldn't spoil the front view , the levers for the dolly wheel's was a good idea,G.

[@thomasarussellsr]

Love the lever action lifters and furniture dollies for mobility. Great idea.

[@jacobacon3219]

You’re a genius my friend, I’d love to clone your workshop.

[@r.evanmiller1030]

This is brilliant! been looking at so many wheel lifting options and this one is perfect! Now I have to go out and give it a go, thanks!!!

[@samuraicowboy9605]

Excellent video friend. You saved saved me a lot of hassle. Thank you.

[@NicoSmets]

I have to admit, that clever part was actually very clever!

[@JusBidniss]

Sweet idea for a lifting mechanism! Now I can finally move that overloaded workbench without that 'fingernails on chalkboard' scraping sound, from the 2x4 legs dragging on the cement floor. Couple scraps, few spare casters, won't be as pretty as yours, but it removes an impediment to my organizing efforts, so I can focus on more important projects. Thanks!

[@mikevanwieringen9883]

The lifting mechanism is so awesome

[@georgefouriezos8863]

The dolly jack was elegance and genius.

[@philipwolf3619]

Matthias - you are a craftsman wizard !

[@mrose4132]

That’s such a simple and smart way to do that. I put locking castor wheels on one of mine, it works okay. But it would be much more stable if it were sitting directly on the floor like your benches.

[@Freepdied]

You're one of my favorite channels on KZbin

[@dc5723]

Awesome, you're a master craftsman and love watching your videos.

[@JSimpsondotca]

Finally did this to my own bench. Simple and awesome. Thanks Matthias.

[@adhim-luistiroille7483]

i'm french and i love your videos you are very very intelligent

[@peggyt1243]

This is a benchmark day, Matthias bought new wood.

[@frank_texas7400]

peggyt1243 I was gonna say the same

[@bielanski2493]

Technically "bench-make" day, but yeah ;)

[@NyanaCore]

Haha

[@lnesland]

Nice job, and nice mortising machines you have made.

[@MakingAndFixing]

OMG the lifting mechanism is such a smart idea. I'm going to use that to move heavy furniture around.

[@philmeanor2638]

Holy awesome jiggery Batman. The rolling workbench is great too.

[@paulodeoliveira3368]

Love it! That's a classic Matthias design.

[@MakerMaxCorbett]

I have been wanting to build a large work table I can roll outside and back in. I have seen so many "Scissors", pump jack and screw mechanisms to move benches. I'm doing this method, simple and easy to do. Bonus you can still use the dollies for other things.

[@dannyjepp985]

Video of the year. Goodbye casters!

[@Korgon2013]

I think Matthias was demonstrating how to build a bench with as many tools as possible. Not used were pantorouter, drill press and hand planes. Pretty neat. Nice build.

[@mehmetalieyuboglu3642]

very cleverly ...I have watched almost one hundred videos..This one seperate than the others. Thanks

[@darkdelta]

Rename this video to the Rise of the Clever Lever. Thanks for making these videos.

[@selkywaters]

Ahhhh. So it's an addition to the existing metalworking bench....not a replacement. I was thinking "that's not much bigger than the old one!" Matthias is one of the few who build a metalworkiing bench out of dead tree carcasses. LOL! Love the video and the lifting idea....I may have to make use of that idea.

[@deldridg]

Jig heaven! Astounding and inspirational.

[@TwoSierraEcho]

"Vertical Thing", awesome technical reference. Love'd the L-Brackets idea. Going to have to give that idea a try.

[@Popsy1972]

LOL, your "clever part" made me laugh out loud, you seem to have the gift of finding simple solutions to possibly complicated problems. Congrats on 1.3 million subs, you've doubled in the time I've been with you. respect.

[@MaxMakerChannel]

Easy....If you have a screw advanced box joint jig, a slot mortiser, a horizontal boring machine and a tenoning jig.

[@ollehogblom7819]

That's a clever lever that will work forever! Never ever fail however...

[@twagner6155]

The down side of the glue you used is that it will only take a few times of freezing. It is innovative how you lifted the table for moving.

[@pistonbroke3971]

I’ve been looking for a simple yet effective way of having a stable mobile workbench, brilliantly simple.

[@NP-rh3dt]

Your dolley system reminds me of center stands on motorcycles, they work similarly.

[@johnstricksandsoftwareguid2508]

Awesome video Matthias! Very inspiring for me.

[@josuelservin2409]

That certainly was more clever than I was expecting

[@sanjaysami4315]

I think that after looking at all the insanely brilliant home made machines used throughout this build, the ‘clever’ part was a little anticlimactic. This man is a genius.