Workbench with Pop Up Bench Dogs

Starting the new year in the new shop, I am in desperate need of work surfaces. This simple workbench was the first thing on my DIY projects list for this year. I even added some bells and whistles to make it more versatile and useful.
I don't particularly need a workbench for hand tool woodworking, but the idea of bench dogs always seemed useful, even just for clamping purposes. So I decided to add them and an inset vise as features to this workbench, and maybe someday they will come in handy if I ever get into hand tools.
The pop up bench dogs make this a self-contained workbench with all the appropriate pieces right there and ready to go. I considered using 3/4" wooden dowels to make the bench dogs, but I had some 3/4" brass rod that I thought would work well and look great.
And hey, space for some clamp storage to boot, I'll take it!
Off camera, I did add some bracing to the back to give some more rigidity in the side-to-side direction, but honestly it's plenty solid as it is, and cheap enough to build since it's all southern yellow pine. I didn't want to break the bank and use maple, I don't mind the dings and scratches that will inevitably happen to this table. It's meant to be used and abused!
I built the bench that I need and that I will use. There are definitely more things that would make this more useful for somebody else, and some things I added on here that may not seem appropriate at all. I knew that my basic use case for this just required something large and sturdy. Feel free to duplicate or alter its design in any way you need to make a workbench that would work best for you!
The two vises I used for this build are the Veritas Inset Vise and the Yost 750E Rotating Vise. For the pop-up mechanism, I'm sure you can find some cheaper alternatives (google around for "push latch" or "cylinder push latch"). I got these because the shape didn't require modification to slip into a drilled hole: www.westlunddistributing.com/...
Sorry for the brief hiatus. I needed to catch up a little bit after the move to Texas. I finally feel like I'm back in the swing of things, so 2019 should be a pretty good year and I should be pretty consistent with videos! Thanks for all your support!
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[@AndyJame-vi3tj]

MUY buena calidad, el texto imagenes. kzbin.infoUgkxbnOKZBE4evMO5V2vroHeCjq6d_MV6wJO Un manuel muy completo y trabajado. Resulta muy práctico. Para principiantes y profesionales. Lo recomiendo

[@lostone260]

I've had the chance to use this table a couple of times now. It's fun to whip out in front of people:) I can see what people are talking about when they say the legs are delicate, but they're design to support a "mostly" vertical load, not be torqued from the side or pushed back into place. If you just let the table open or close on it's own and don't force anything, it works great kzbin.infoUgkxyFZUPFEey-PuqsPMxqaykBhgA1LWxFHh Once it's set up, it's pretty solid. My only gripe would probably be related to the clamps provided. They're not the highest quality. They do the job, so no big deal, but they could be better. All in all, pretty cool gadget.

[@1100mrjohnson]

I'm planning on building one of these this summer and I'm glad I watched this video; I never thought of drilling the holes before gluing it all together, genius!

[@siriosstar4789]

The Bench dogs are the coolest bench accessory ever! This has been repeated several times in the comments, but it cannot be overemphasized how incredible the camera work is . Absolutely stunning. 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@richardnickles9321]

The bench dogs just blew my mind! I love them!

[@ryanpinkham6784]

I think that this is one of my favorite bench builds. Great job!

[@fallingxshadow]

I was wondering what the bench dogs were for but then you just blew my mind. Nice work!

[@krabkrovi]

So many nice tools, tools for everything! I remember making garden table last summer... using old handsaw, jack-plane, some files and the only electrical tool - old power drill from my grandfather. Took me ages.

[@js8039]

Fantastic video. I search these kind out and recommend them. No blaring music, no lectures on what, when and must do. Fantastic.

[@StuffUCanMake]

I have just discovered this channel and I am amazed by the depth of skill and attention to detail. I am looking forward to be a regular here.

[@budman123052]

That is one AWESOME workbench!!! Great job, Love It!!!

[@coleve8596]

Excellent build and loved the ingenuity of the pop up dogs. Only thing I would have changed is the worktop angle brackets for a wooden top rail on the legs and screwed through. Keep up the great videos

[@edwinleach4013]

Great looking bench. The pop up dogs are real nice addition.

[@lunkernaut1209]

I gotta say, I have watched more "Workbench Build" videos than I would like to admit, but something about this one is my favorite. Great bench and great video. Subscribed.

[@gloriaa3652]

Brilliant! And all explained without words-clearly.

[@gerardvanommenkloeke9464]

I like your modular approach to building the top of the bench in order to plane it in sections. Good tip.

[@maxcarter3413]

Very nice design and build! Excellent choice for background music (none)! Many thanks!

[@jeffreyt7177]

Really nice looking bench

[@FearsomeWarrior]

Excellent. One of the best laminated top videos that just shows the planing. I also love that your videos cover a lot and don't waste time. Narration only needed if explaining something that can't be seen.

[@MrSbenn69]

Brilliant addition to a very neat shop, thanks for sharing, Subscribed😄

[@jonhcarolina]

For something without any voice over explanation this is EXTREMELY well executed and edited AND educational. This took a lot of forethought and planning and effort not to mention your talent in the shop. Hat tip.

[@elizadull]

So relaxing to watch. Great video! Cant wait to see more.

[@enihgilead1427]

Wow! What a beautiful workbench! Congrats!

[@JerryCalverley]

Nice design. Well made. Great video footage of the build. Thanks!

[@ThePapabear2012]

Those dogs are nice! Going to have to find those Pop-up thing's.

[@samuelhaworth2173]

Awesome bench! Love the brass dogs.

[@athmostafa2462]

Admiring your bench !🤔🔨👍

[@mohabatkhanmalak1161]

Wow!! This is a space age work bench, loaded with all the bells and whistles.

[@user-ru6ko5gh4w]

beautiful work bench

[@johnmcdonald5998]

Impressive, loved the pop ups.

[@4773phil]

I'm very impressed. Simple, elegant. I always see tons of little mistake when I look closely at my own projects. I love your work! I was thinking about upgrading my workbench, I now have better ideas! Thanks

[@howardlovecraft750]

Probably one of the better diy workbenches I've seen on youtube.

[@FinallyMe78]

I don't know how you get any work done. I would be playing with the bench the whole time. Great job!

[@insert-username-mark]

Always enjoy your videos. Like the fact that you didn't see any need to talk over this one. Pretty straight forward in the build. Easy enough to get the plans for building it. Although if anyone copies, they can use this vid as a guide for theirs.

[@benmatthieu6344]

Cool idea... the pop up thing!!!

[@marcelovaloes5928]

Wow! This is a piece of art. Great job!

[@makingmarv2844]

Nice idea with the bench dogs 👍

[@willd2609]

Woah those bench dogs!!! Amazing.

[@thetruth5366]

I like the popup bench dogs, very cool. Thank you for sharing.

[@rosariomusumeci3615]

One of the best design I have seen so far. Great!! Thank you for sharing.

[@srikaset]

Wonderful video. Love you bench too. It's simple, nice and easy to make. And it's sturdy.

[@joeabad5908]

Great build

[@josephcarabetta1494]

You are certainly in rarefied air with this display of craftmanship Well done

[@Fabio-kq7pq]

Amazing, congratulations!!!

[@markg8972]

one of the best benches ive seen so usable

[@nathanmorton9656]

Very sharp workbench. Nice work

[@bubbie3533]

Amazing work building this bench and lovely camera work. 🤘👍

[@carpenterlex]

That's a great table!!!

[@9700am]

Awesome dogs, nice bench.

[@hebierob]

Nicely done sir!

[@maryjocookson7156]

This is an awesome bench, really professional!

[@CarinvestUa]

Well done, comfortable and beautiful workbench. Like.

[@lawrencedavidson6195]

Very nice build. Greetings from sunny Jamaica.

[@danceswithaardvarks3284]

Great video thanks. I definitely will be making some of those bench dogs as am fed u of knocking wooden dogs u and down in my workbench.

[@decades5412]

Superb! Thank you for the video.

[@johneberhardt6101]

Very nice, i really enjoyed this project!!

[@TheFishingExperience916]

I'm liking the simplicity of it great ideas to draw off of thanks for sharing.

[@timnewman5842]

Excellent video and I like this design. It can be shortened or lengthened pretty easy by the look of it. I like your attention to detail

[@susilorahardjo5984]

Strong work bench...👍👍

[@johnmartinez9220]

pop-up bench dogs is the coolest thing I've seen all day

[@stringpickin]

BEAUTIFUL BENCH by the way.. I almost went with push button dogs but because so many guys do not have super thick work benches I steered towards the design I posted below. Great Bench and nice work..

[@amandaprice7193]

Love the video and the editing is awesome!

[@malic1950]

wow, fascinating video...congrats to your skills...happy energy makes wonders

[@lautoka63]

No annoying music: now there's nothing to criticise! Full marks for the workmanship and equally so for the filming. Looking forward to the GIF, so I can work out how to make mine.

[@ShatteredClique]

The day that you reach 100k Subscribers is just around the corner! I hope you had a lot of fun making all these projects on this KZbin journey of yours. I continue to look forward to your future creative projects / builds. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@twoweary]

Man, you must be loaded, solid gold bench dogs ! :-) Nice vid.

[@Canstur]

excellent work

[@user-kr1jh1wi4w]

Cool work

[@jehhuty]

It's heartwarming to see tools that aren't top notch or brand new in action.

[@MeasuredWorkshop]

Don't get me wrong, I'd love a SawStop, but these Craigslist tools & Harbor Freight clamps get the job done just the same. I've got some new tools in the shop from a Black Friday haul making an appearance here and there.

[@codyherring3895]

@@MeasuredWorkshop Harbor Freight K-clamps are the business.

[@markbeiser]

You can always tell the sponsored KZbinrs from the unsponsored ones by the Harbor Freight clamps! ;)

[@kodoan411]

@@MeasuredWorkshop craigslist and harbor freight are exactly what I've got in my shop too.

[@DaleDix]

So you're glad if someone doesn't have great tools?

[@nottingham_ChrisAllison]

Amazing work..well executed

[@jgorry69]

This is like watching and orchestra prepare for a concert. Hats off to you! #benchenvy

[@robertosouza2614]

Greetings from Brazil. .. Great work bench

[@aboel3zz]

Nice work man!

[@naderfawzy5958]

Good job buddy 💪👍

[@JCHCREACIONES]

Good job!!! Your workbench is awesome!!!

[@tonzellia]

Wow you are great. Very creative and well made bench. Great video.

[@iskato914six]

nice build!

[@saywhaat8933]

The pop up bench dogs are pretty neat

[@woogaboogawiththegreenteet8436]

pretty nice bench buddy,nice job,thanks

[@mayae.7951]

Great video!

[@binbouda8113]

Nice one again!

[@scottclark798]

Nice build Sir ! A carpenter can NEVER have TOO MANY clamps . Great placement for them close at hand .

[@siriosstar4789]

unfortunately you are absolutely correct about the clamps. Unfortunate in that, after reading your comment i feel compelled to surf the net for more clamps. 😂

[@afsharisohrab]

Hi,! Beautiful work.

[@DrRandomStranger]

he is wearing different watches! and i like the video!

[@edal61]

I am impressed with your skills, design and craftsmanship. The only negative observation I have to make is on or about minute 6:30 while you were pushing the end of the side of the table on the jointer machine. Thanks for sharing.

[@vincem366]

I hope one day I’ll be at your level!! Good stuff!

[@scupitta9]

simply and fantastic !!

[@tomas6700]

I think the back of the chair at the drill press is an outstanding work support application.

[@stuartosborne6263]

There are some brilliant ideas there, thankyou. Great video, superb camera work.

[@jarnoverhoeven3118]

Nice work, and a totally cool idea with the bench dogs. But I would screw on a panel of 3/4" ply wood to the hind legs, and a narrower panel of ply to the front legs. Maybe also front-rear both sides. That wobble drives one crazy.

[@uriel33wendao11]

Nice work

[@Vintage_USA_Tech]

A thing of beauty!

[@RICARDOGARCIA-ty9vf]

Trabalho fantástico, belas imagens, muito habilidoso, obrigado por compartilhar!

[@jaredmeadows2822]

What an incredible table! I love the bench dogs and built in vice storage!

[@flylooper]

Great bench. What I'm looking for.

[@dwighthapeman6590]

Your bench dogs are legendary. A couple of 3/4” x 1-1/2” straps installed diagonally on the rear legs would eliminate the wobble. I would probably use 1/8” steel strap.

[@arkhytirema7138]

Good idea , Good job , thanks Bro

[@kamilo900507]

Sooooooooo Niceeeeee!!! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@KeithDiSarno]

If you wanted weight, you got it! It help dampen whatever you throw at it, but bless the buddy you convince to help you move!

[@Mozzamen]

Grande...bel tavolo fa lavoro,semplice e geniale