Poor Man's Carpenters Bench | 11 Wranglerstar

[@deleetmeeh]

Beautiful work Cody. I'm an avid woodworker and have followed your projects through the years and I'm really impressed on the craftsmanship of this project. Paul Sellers would be proud.

[@stevewilson3993]

Watching your videos is calming and inspiring. You seem to have a kind of inner peace that is just so contagious. Thank you for doing what you do!

[@CrazyMooseManor]

Beautiful work. It will be a bench that your son will want one day because he will have remembered the time he spent with his dad at it. My father owned a body shop and we always had to work and build our first cars we owned just so you had the pride and respect for it. Once again beautiful work, great videos.

[@messineo26]

Cody, I have been watching your videos for about 2 months now, (I think I have seen them all). Coming from a rural background, and growing up on a farm, I appreciate what you are doing and the skill you demonstrate in your videos. I just wanted to thank you for taking the time to create high quality videos filled with high quality content! Having worked with my hands my entire life, and attempting various projects similar to your's, I truly appreciate the time and skill that goes into taking on a project such as the Carpenter's Bench! Your videos have inspired me. Thank You. John M

[@randyparker8009]

I have watched all these videos and I am very impressed . Your bench turned really well and thank you for the info you have shared.And tell your son super nice job he did as well. May the blessings of the Lord be upon you all.

[@jameshorrocks2939]

Love your patients. Your attention to detail. The admiration for work done. Most of all i love your being humble. Only thing i always work for is a clean shop. Ive noticed it always adds to productivity in the end. It adds to the enjoyment during and after.

[@Swordsmyth]

What a beautiful labor of love. Very well done sir! Just found your channel recently and am greatly enjoying this series on the poor man's carpenter's bench. Peace and blessings....

[@CaptianConstruction]

We are made in His image, and are given, to a lesser extent, His ability to create beautiful things. And at the end of each day God sat back and admired His handy work...and saw that it was good. Great job Cody! I'm really enjoying this build! Jason

[@RileyKnifeandTool]

Nice to see Jack in the background, hanging out in the shop with his dad. Some of my fondest memories as a child are watching my dad build things and do wood working in his workshop.

[@chuckwhitfield9761]

Hi Cody, I've worked in an office all my life, but I really enjoy working out in the shop. Your videos have encouraged me to try different things and improve my skills. For example, I've sharpened my chisels for the very first time and used them on the Adirondack chairs I’m building. Thank you for sharing the “little” things and tips on your projects. For me, your videos are like taking a class in woodworking. I make mistakes all the time but I learn from the experience and do a better job next time. You know, it seems like it takes forever to do it right but result is always worth it. Thank you for taking your time on this project, I've learned a great deal. Your brother in the Lord.

[@joerohling7615]

I keep finding you projects and I love you craftsmanship. Hope to see the rest of this build. I fully understand your pleasure in the job. You aren't just making this for yourself Jack will take pleasure in it one day and so will his children and so forth.

[@abcleft1]

The pleasure you take in a job well done, is well deserved. You have done a fantastic and very professional job. Thank you for sharing.

[@wranglerstar]

+abcleft1 thank you

[@rayking3009]

I may be by myself, but I'd vote to see the next one go together. I'm enjoying this build immensely. I watched Paul put his together, and I'm loving this. Keep up the good work, and I'm sure Jack is learning from your good work ethic. I know I did from my Dad.

[@CampfireTalk]

I know exactly what you mean about getting a feeling of pride when you see your work long after it was built. Good to see you enjoying this so much.

[@stevenswenson7041]

I pounded mine together... first thing I ever built. All hand tools too but much cruder than cody's using dimensioned lumber and nails. Its ugly, functional and mine. If it fits through the door when I move it comes with. I used rasps/files to square it up, used a miterbox to get square to mostly square sawcuts. Learned alot from Cody's vids I'd do diff now.

[@cincorobles6154]

I really wish you great success in bringing more of these videos, You're on the top of my Daily list. 1.) brush teeth 2.) get coffee 3.) watch you. Very cool. And just in time too, I'v been gathering tools and materials to start a long list of must builds. Your style is what I had planned to incorporate in a fabrication table. Looking forward to seeing more of your stuff. Thank you

[@Paulilmys]

Really loving this series. You have motivated me to build one of these. I need a new work bench. Can't wait to see your completed table. Keep up the great work!

[@kobraflyer]

Thanks for sharing. This is a rich mans bench! Rich man from knowledege and craftmanship. Paul Sellers is an excellent teacher and source of knowledge. I've thought of building a Paul Sellers style bench myself. Bought some decent chisels and also learned how to plane and sharpen them. Also madea very simple (poor mans) router in which has a clamping mechanism for chisels. So I will be able start on a bench soon, but I need to buy me some good clamps first.

[@southeastohiooutdoor]

I'm currently planing lumber in my spare time to build my bench thank you for the series I can't get enough of the joinery by hand.

[@appleman1999]

Proper craftsmanship, I'm sure it will serve well for many great projects!

[@btblou]

Enjoying the journey; your passion is contagious!

[@CPerry-yq1fj]

My "addiction" is building a "shop" versus fabricating or restoration etc right now. As you suggest, quality, ownership, responsibility and your own set of standards to meet based on your own skill sets evolves to a simple and efficient shop. My shop in progress is my rest and relaxation for my mind. That bench your building is heirloom for Jacks children's era in my opinion. Well done.....well done . Stay safe

[@FlipsDream]

Sorry I didn't mention earlier we keep a damp sponge and proportionately sized pan with water at glue up time. I'm fond of natural sponge can conform to unique spaces. Another great video.

[@dennismills4862]

Enjoying your series regarding your carpenter's bench. One tip for you -- keep a bucket of water and an old rag within reach when you do your glue ups. A wet rag is a wonderful way to remove excess glue. Rinse the rag off in the bucket, then keep it wet throughout the rest of your glue ups. My wife appreciates my using this technique since it precludes me walking into the kitchen with still wet glue on my pants and shirt :-)

[@teresajudy7232]

I love watching craft projects. I don't do woodworking. But, I thoroughly enjoy watching others. Y'all are passionate about your work and it shows.

[@spetro3387]

Just one note on the gluing, best practice is to apply an even coating to both surfaces with a brush or small wood scrap. This is especially the case with a mortise and tenon as the bulk of the glue gets wiped away on the mortise edge. Gotta reach in there and coat the mortise. Looks great BTW. Awesome job.

[@Dennis-pe6zx]

Sam Petrocelli that was always my thought as well as far as the wet glue getting scraped off as ur pushing the tenden in the mortise..

[@iowabushways1927]

I am new here but I really like your vids, I have watch Dave Canterbury channel a lot and I really like what you said about him. We all need to be careful about judging each other. But back to you bench I really enjoy watching you build it. Thanks

[@patriots1needed]

Looks great. Those tenons are gonna really "pop" with a coat of boiled linseed oil. I appreciate the gift you've shared.

[@joshuaturner9116]

cody, just wanted to say what a great job you've done with this bench. I am a huge fan of Pauls work myself and am a subscriber to his online workshop. i also built my bench this way about two years ago and its rock solid.. One suggestion i noticed though if i may as i have found from experience and other woodworkers will agree, and that is when you glue up its always better to put your main glue in the mortise. you can put it on the tenon as well but mainly the mortise and reason being is if you do the tenon only and if its a proper fitting tenon (snug) the mortise sidewalls will scrape most of the glue off the tenon but on the mortise it pushes the glue inside the mortise.just saying cuz there is nothing more aggravating than a glue starved joint. keep it up!! Great stuff!

[@toddlfrank]

We always used wet paper towels to get rid of glue so that stain will take and it cleans a little better. Awesome job very fine work.

[@frederickburns1739]

A labor of LOVE I see!!! GREAT JOB !!! Fred said it!!!

[@wolfman011000]

My father taught me to use wetted rags to wipe up PVA glue. Good work on the joints, as with everything it takes practice to perfect your craft. Also having the bench will greatly improve your work. Thanks for all the hard work both on the bench and the production of the videos. Have a good Christmas and New Year, take care God Bless.

[@goriverman]

That's looks beautiful, That such a peace of craftsmanship. fantastic

[@jamout65]

Cody - Nice job! One suggestion if I may. You will likely have a good bench for a lifetime, but I would suggest drilling through the legs at the tenons (right angle to tenons) and secure your tenons with wooden dowels (2 or 3 per tenon) and glue. This will lock your joints and add some nice detail to the legs after sanding them flush. Great work. I enjoy your videos very much.

[@krenov72]

Maybe a highlight of lessons learned from the second set of legs. I normally don't use a wet rag for glue, maybe for painted mdf, but for a work bench, you can probably get away with it. Will have to sand or scrape it if your going to oil it to not show glue splotches. I normally let it gel up and take it off before it fully cures, but that was quite a bit of glue. Looks good. Should last a few generations.

[@PRShootingSolutions]

Knock it out! Can wait to see it all finished , great series excellent work as always thanks, Paul

[@GrantButler]

It's surprising how well those fit together. Nicely done sir!

[@CJLeTeff]

Cody, agree with Tenspeed, brief clip of second set of legs and then the best part, putting it together! Nice plug for the Wranglerstar products, don't feel bad about including those, I'm looking forward to seeing the Wranglerstar certified long sleeve work shirt become available.

[@Edmund_Squid]

Thats some nice work Cody. I wish I could match your skill when it comes to my own projects. But we each work with what we have and I am generally happy with what I can build when I put my mind to it.

[@Darcecon]

Can't wait to see the finished product. Nice job Cody!

[@osirisinashes2289]

Hey Cody, looks like the bench is coming together nicely. You can save your wood shavings and saw dust in a bucket and use it to wipe away the glue like the old timers.

[@mamalbug]

Love it as always! I have to agree with most of the comments I've read as to filming the second leg set, show highlights but it's not necessary to see the whole process again.

[@1806StoneHouse]

Best way to wake up.. I'm buying the items I need and i'm going to try to make a bed frame.. thanks for the motivation and instructional videos!

[@thecordlesscarpenter7956]

ha, you got so excited to start assembly that you didn't prep anything or clear off the work table at all... BEEN THERE! love it Brother! Cutting tenons this week on my own bench this week and should be at this stage by the weekend... woohoo! what a long journey for the guy who can only devote weekends and a few hours in the evenings. Thank God I'm single.

[@DavidKirtley]

Be sure and put a generous chamfer on the feet. It will make them less likely to split off pieces when you move the bench around.

[@liveinmyamerica]

Nice job on the bench Cody, coming along nicely. Suggestion only, chamfer the leg bottoms a little around the outside perimeter where they contact the floor so if the bench is slide it will not tear out a chip. I'm probably getting ahead of the build, can't help myself.

[@Taylor2221T]

Thanks for the videos Cody! I watch every night before bed.

[@rutgerssander]

I agree, showing the build of the second one would be redundant. We just wanna see the end result :-) ! Very nice job Cody, compliments!

[@kali1607]

Thank you Cody for another excellent informative video.

[@izeugirdor]

I really like your excitement about doing and experiencing new things. :)

[@4li5t4ir]

You can rub sawdust onto over glued areas and it cleans up the glue really well.

[@MrShack2011]

That looks wonderful. I wonder how many of these benches will be in shops around the country when folks see the finished product? I think whats so important in your videos is the fact you take the time to do it right. Everything now a days is so rushed and there is so much junk being produced. I do my best to teach my children to slow down and take pride in whatever they are doing. I like to reference back to these videos and show them just what I'm talking about. I am starting to mill my Maple boards today using the Granberg mill. My first time with the new saw and mill but I'd like my bench to be out of Maple as I have the 9' log from my mother in-laws place.

[@wyattoneable]

Yep, a very nice job and your right, details make all the difference.

[@nwMarkis07]

Been checking back every day. I'll be waiting patiently to see the next phase!

[@Kevin32001]

I would be very interested in seeing the second one being built, it could definitely be shorter, but I think the lessons you learn could be passed onto us. Thank you!

[@jmester_atc]

Very nice workmanship and craftsmanship. Really shows that a little patience goes along way. Thanks again for your time in putting these video together. See you at bible study.

[@kevsousa95]

im glad you asked because i was thinking about that and yes it'd be extremely redundant but id still love to watch it. keep up the good work on the videos cody and the bench is looking beautiful so far cant wait to see it when its done

[@davidharris8171]

Hand chiseled joinery is on my list of things to become accomplished at. You seam to have this pretty solid. The few minor imperfections are very minor. I hope my first attempt is as amazing as yours. I have built many a wood project and would only suggest brushing on the glue. No need for all the wipe up. This bench is going to be rock solid when you are done.

[@Sebrm]

It might be a poor man's bench but it is also a skilled man's bench, those legs look awesome. I would like to see some updates of the next set of legs, but maybe you don't need to show the details of all the steps this time. By the way I totally agree with the walue of details. When it is something you are going to use often, the extra time spend making an item pays back everytime you use your item thinking or feeling that it is something special that you made yourself.

[@karsonbranham3900]

the crafysmanship shines right through. that is some skookum good work there sir!

[@bigbluemsp]

wranglerstar Brother you definitely are a true Craftsman but more importantly a Gentleman/Mentor/Teacher. It's a honor to watch your videos. Soon as I pony up the money I'm going to get a Axe and Hatchet from your store. I have a old one that's from the 50's that's marked Sears & Robuck Chicago Illinois that was my grandfathers. but I broke the handle on it not long ago.

[@123HURST]

Thank you very much Cody Try a bandsaw to cut the cheeks of the large tenons accurately and quickly. Wedges driven in to the tenons end grain are also a very strong way to lock the tenon into the mortise without glue and are just as strong. In Japan there are structures which have stood for nearly a thousand years and they do not use glue or metal fasteners, just wood joints.

[@ArkansasPilgrim]

+123HURST W knows how to cut tenons with power tools. Check out some of his timber-framing videos. The concept here was for someone who only had the basic tools, nothing fancy. The wedges sound like a good idea. Reminiscent of axe handles.

[@trollprepper]

I'm really enjoying this series. Well done! I would like to see perhaps an assembly video of the other side going together after you learned from the first side... which I would be quite proud of had I built it. maybe not a full length video, maybe as a part of the next one. either way, the musings at the end about the joy and honest earned pride in a job well done never gets old. That sort of thing is what draws folks in to your videos. -TP

[@trollprepper]

and is missing from most of our lives

[@TheGoocherLee]

Thank you for this series.

[@j.s.butter]

Maybe a highlights video for the other side, with any tips or tricks learned from the other side thrown in. I am planning on making a bench like this for my kids, out of 2x4's, so any learned tips would be great. Love this series!

[@chiefof]

I don't think it's necessary to make another video of the other other legs but a couple of quick highlights would do. Great job so far and I'm looking forward to the rest of the series. Your videography just gets better and better. Merry Christmas to you and your family, Cody.

[@FoxHole345]

To also get excess glue off is when you get the squeeze out, take a handful of sawdust and rub it on the joint. It will clump up and makes it pretty clean

[@thomastommy1192]

I have to say. That is going to be a great benech. And strong looking. That will last a hundred years. I can tell that you are excited and proud of it. And you should be. You are doing a great job. it is a prevlege to watch this video, Thank you.

[@saintmichael36]

You do beautiful work!!!

[@duncan6447]

How about putting wood dowel pegs in through the tenons, maybe a nice dark wood. Just an idea. Great videos, love them to bits.

[@ranjdall]

Nice! Especially the old style logging

[@MrBucidart]

Cody, fine job and yes please show the 2nd leg set up. I was told to apply glue to both mortis and tenon with a cheap small brush. Inside and the outside of all surfaces with a light coat. But you out shine me with you wood working craft. I am learning more from each of you videos about the work table. Did you have to check for square after final set up ? Merry Christmas

[@stevenellis9801]

You have done a beautiful job so far, I am jealous of your skill. Take care!

[@wambolt1212]

that chamfer on the tenon also helps keeping the glue from sliding off when you put it in the mortise

[@Preselect66]

details are everything.... You are absolutely right. And yes, i knew the feeling to look at something you build with your own hand's in many many hours. It warms your heart many many years. Good job Cody. Looking forward to your next videos. How many hours you spend in this project still now?

[@VeganHippy70]

Great work! I love the wranglermart too.

[@4910devin]

Nice work Cody! I would live to have a shirt with your logo on front and on the back have your Amazon link on the back. As for filming the other half go for it! I would enjoy watching it.

[@wilcapoeira]

I don't think those joints needed clamping xDDDD Loving to see Paul's design put to good use, great channel man.

[@JimLutzable]

To clean the glue off use a small sponge and water. Be sure to do this soon after you put the glued pieces together. Bench looks great.

[@dieterbuchner1214]

Great job! Nice video. Makes you feel good. That's important.

[@randallmuncy2737]

Good job Jack, oh, you too Cody. Seriously, it is looking like it will be a great bench with a firm foundation.

[@Ham68229]

Cody, in the future glue ups, get yourself a container of 50/50 water, vinegar mix. This will clean up the excess glue with ease. Great job so far

[@chrisbunting3876]

Thanks for the great videos, I thought you would have board a hole thru the leg with the tennon seated and driven a dowl pin in to hold it, just because that's old school, anyway great bench I'm building one myself now. I live in Australia so I'm using redwood sleepers. Not to your caliber tho. Il try but never tried chiseling mortises that way. Cheers

[@pelementmaker]

great series! thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@DM-mm1eb]

awesome work - teach the youth these old skills!

[@MTknives]

Great Job Cody, I hope you are getting some rest, I am sure you have been putting in some long hours.

[@rbfcaf]

Hey Cody! I have been watching these “Poor Man’s Carpenters Bench” Videos and I first want to say thank you, but in my opinion you need a sub-title. If I may suggest… how about “A Man Working with the gifts he has received.” It may sound strange to some but I watch you work and care not only for the project, but also what the project is made from. The respect you show (in my view) also respects God. Thank you for that!

[@Scottmetzl]

There is another method for dealing with glue squeeze out. Use 2" painters tape (the blue stuff that leaves no residue) to wrap around your work piece right under the shoulder of the tenons on all 4 sides. Do the same on the mortise, lining the top and bottom with the tape. On the sides of the mortise make sure you account for the width of the shoulders and outline with the painters tape. Now after the glue has partially set up all you have to do is peel the tape off and any squeeze out comes with the tape. Great grain orientation on those legs as when looking down on the top they look rift sawn. That is the proper way the grain should be for legs with all 4 sides showing vertical grain. This should provide greater stability with less seasonal movement. You are doing a great job, no need to film the second set.

[@ramfrancisuk]

Cody, are you going to dowel the joints as well - will be stronger than just glue

[@athiker7209]

Now you can make custom bed frames! With your chain saw mill, the headboards become a work of art.

[@Oscar-xj1xk]

Fruits of labour, well done sir! Thank you for sharing! ;)

[@silveravnt]

My favorite thing about Cody is that he is completely genuine. I believe he believes whatever he says.

[@jamierobb]

Our old woodshop teacher had us use popsicle sticks to "butter" the joints both pieces he said the tighter the joint the leaner the butter and if the fit was so tight that you had to pound to get it in to only scrape glue on then off as it would fill the valleys in the wood and be squeezed out during the pounding which you had to do quick as the thin glue set up fast.....Always seemed to make sense to me.

[@Mekazas]

Beautiful! But were clamps needed? The fit was so tight!

[@BensonSra]

Cody, that structure looks pretty robust, but if it becomes loose in the future just put a diagonal in that squared structure. The triangle is the most structurally rigid shape.

[@RadicalRC]

Glue on the inside of the mortise also. The tenon will squeegees the glue ahead. This way the tenon has glue from end to end after it's pressed together. Still very nice and I'm sure quite strong. Liked.

[@rovertri]

Please show the second build as well. Building along with you. Thanks.

[@tiedemann8225]

vert Nice work. I`m abort to building my workbench,. So here and in other vid. , I find a lot of good tiips and advise. Thanks for showing / shearing.

[@trevorhall5075]

Looking great!! use a brush and spread out your glue. might help a little. Cant wait to see it all done.

[@StuartSafford]

Go ahead and tape the next side. I enjoy seeing the construction.

[@mikescully3096]

Excellent work!