Modular Workbench for Beginners | FREE PLANS
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- čas přidán 16. 05. 2022
- The ultimate workbench for beginners and people with a tight workshop. The two work benches latch together to create either a wider or longer surface. This build only uses one sheet of plywood and 2x4s. Plus, you can build another set to make even larger tables!
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4" Heavy Duty Casters:
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90 degree positional clamps:
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Kreg Pocket-Hole Jig 310 (Budget Version):
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Kreg Pocket-Hole Jig 720 (This is the new design of the one I use most often):
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100'' Straight Edge Saw guide:
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DEWALT circular saw:
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Delta Table Saw
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64 year old beginner that is having fun , I can’t thank you enough for showing this and so grateful for the free plans
I am 67 and thank you so much for ur tips and tricks. You made the so lap joint so easy. Was always worried about cutting the chiseling but no worries now. I also thank u for the plans. I’m clearing out my garage and going to put these in. 🔨🔨
This is a great way to build a sturdy shop table, thanks for providing the plans and keep up the good work!!
Thanks for sharing. I appreciate the two options of joining these together so easily. Great tips and video!
I'm getting ready to put a workshop together and this workbench set up was the one I was looking for. Thanks for the great idea and for making an easy to follow tutorial!
Fantastic channel, this has given me the boost I needed to sort my cluttered garage out. This will give me all the space I need. Keep going with the channel and I hope to be making more stuff soon. The miter saw bench was great as I have just bought a new mitre saw, so will be building that first.
Dude! Perfect timing. Just got my first table saw. Love your channel, recently subscribed. You’re killing it! Thanks for the content.
Plan on making this as my first big project! I appreciate the availability you have and the style of videos you make
Love this setup and thx for showing an easy way to square up something that quite perfect. This helps
Great idea for the two separate tables that can clamp together. I'm setting up a tiny workshop in 10x16 shed and these will work great for that! Thank you for posting!
I really like how you also demonstrate using the budget friendly method!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and your project plans.
Very cool. Easily one of the best modular table ideas I've seen. Thanks for sharing!
I'm so grateful I came across your channel. The videos are full of the right information, and you have a natural way of communicating to keep us glued to our seats. Keep up the great work.
What a great video. I've watched several of these trying to figure out how to design my modular benches, but I think you added a few novel ideas on how to keep things looking clean and even. Thanks!
Thank you for putting the plans up for FREE! I will definately be using many of your impressive ideas!
Thank you for making videos like this. It’s super cool that you showed both ways for adding pockets screw holes.
Make more videos!!!
Projects like this, presented by someone who clearly loves their craft, give budding diy woodworkers like myself a lot of confidence to tackle the more "scary" projects we'd like to try. in the middle of a complete redesign of my workspace in a long, rectangular stoarage shed right now and these modular benches are exactly what I need in my workspace. MUCH appreciated!
This is totally what I need! I think the only change I might make is leveling casters for my uneven floor. I really like the simplicity and it’s totally doable with my skill set! Thanks! Joe
Love your channel. Thanks for the plans as well. It’s good to see people like you and Matthew Peach helping people.
That was great. Clear and highly educational. Thank you for sharing your skill and experience.
Rock solid! Seriously, this was excellent. Thank you for sharing such a creative idea in a concise, understandable way.
This is a brilliant design! I plan to use them separately as shop carts to help me move heavy material around my shop, and then together as an assembly table. I’m 5’4”, so thanks for the heads up on the table height! Your plans are always easy to follow. Liked and subscribed. Thank you!
Great video! Love the energy. You packed so many little tips in this, helpful for the beginner, or advanced.
I am redesigning my shop and wanted modular benches. This is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!
I just made these as my first real wood project. I have to say you make it look so easy! Some things I’ve learned from this first project in case there are other complete newbies trying to make this:
A. Don’t use Phillips head screws with an impact driver. Seriously just don’t. I bought a full box and kept trying to make it work and it just ended up being a massive headache. Star-head screws all the way. I’m just going to throw out the box of phillips head screws purely out of spite at this point.
B. If you modify the design to extend the legs to install kick down casters like I did, you can also install leveling feet which honestly saved my butt because my frame was NOT square, my legs were not the same height, and my garage floor is not level. This allows me to set the height to be the same level as other things also like my table saw.
Sounds like you may have needed a larger pilot hole to begin with. And yes, get rid of Phillip head screws. T25s are your friend
Do you have the links to the leveling feet and the kick down casters you used ?
Just downloaded the plans and let me tell you I am so excited to get started. I have been looking for a workbench for a while and you have made the type of workbench I've been looking for. Your plans are great and well laid out for anyone to follow. Thank you.
Thanks for the inspiration! Will definitely use some of it in my new workshop!
Nice set of work bench tables! I like how you show different ways to perform tasks depending on what tools you have. Great for beginners.
Love this. I feel like you could build a shorter one in the middle to put your miter saw onto have an infeed and outfeed table. Defnitely could use this in my small shop. Glad I ran across this. Good timeing to since I am about to reorganize my entire shop. Definintely going to subscribe to this channel.
The latch clamps -- genius.
Right! That’s what sold me on these plans. Small space, but sometimes I need a big table to work on.
This is sensational!! Thank you so much for this video! Exactly what I was after!!
Really appreciated you going through the process of correcting out of square! Good build
Great video and even better plans! I am 6’0” and was hesitant about using the same leg length of your original plans. However, I wanted to modify one of the workbenches into a flip top for my mitre/miter saw. The clearance provided by your original height was perfect for my Bosch! I used 2x6 for the upper horizontal supports to give me the space needed for my flip top bearings & bar and modified the vertical legs mid support to accommodate the wider 2x6. Thanks for the great content and inspiration!
I have downloaded a few different plans from different ppl and I have to say these plans are genuinely the best ones so far! Very clear and easy to understand for literally anyone!
Yup. This is the one. I sat through many videos and your design fits all the criteria! Excellent video.
Thanks for the video with some great ideas. Breaking the work areas into modular units is the way to go for me.
Thanks for showing me how to use a ratchet strap to square it up. It’s small details like this that really help us beginners.
I have a tight workshop and I was thinking of the same idea for workshop tables. I stumbled on your video and you have inspired me to make these tables. I want to take these tables to the next level and make then one with my talbe saw integrated in one and the other as a work table unit with bench dog holes. Thank you for the video.
Great video I love the way you used the ratchet strap to pull the other one into square that was genius
I think I can do this. Thank you so much for for the plans and the super clear instruction!! And thank you for taking the time to link the stuff, too!
This is a pretty solid little workbench. While once you figure out how it comes together, it is physically Easy to assemble czcams.com/users/postUgkxyFZUPFEey-PuqsPMxqaykBhgA1LWxFHh by yourself. But the diagrams explaining the steps are really pretty bad. I could not get the handle pins in all the way despite multiple attempts, so I just used a screw I had on hand for the 2nd handle. I could not get the first pin in further or pull it back out. You are supposed to hammer it in, but I had no leverage and the handle is plastic and I did not want to risk breaking it. I will get a lot of use out of the bench because of the convenient size and height. It does fold up nicely for storage. They even explain how to fold it so you don't get pinched...that is important!
Love the video and plans. I built one table for my son-in-law’s tiny workroom. I was able to build in my shop, disassemble the cross braces and reassemble in his shop. Worked perfectly.
This is a solid bench design. I’m thinking double sheets on top to add dog holes.
Thank You
Thanks so much. This is exactly what I have been planning to do. Two smaller, mobile tables will definitely work easier in my shop. And I love the connector pieces!
I'm picking back up on basic woodworking from a year hiatus and tgis is 100% going to be my next build! Fantastic video and a great build!!!
I measure diagonals to square as you do. What I really like about this video is you explain how to straighten it out. I never thought of using a strap clamp. I previously used my entire body force to will the things square. Your way is a bit better. Lots of bits better really. Great tips all along the video. Thanks for the nice job.
Good idea using the ratchet strap to square it up. And I like the clamps to connect them together. Well played, sir!
Thank you and free plans with all the components amazing.
Such a great set of plans. I built one of these for myself and liked it so much I teamed up with my dad to build one for his garage. Thanks!
Saw your channel for the very first time. I'm74 and just bought my first compound miter saw so have a lot to learn but am sure enjoying it. Thanks. Love and prayers sent your way.😘
As a retired guy just starting out with a new workshop build this is precisely what I need for my small shop. My shop is only 13x13 but the biggest problem is my small door coming into the shop, at 30" I want to be able to move the workbench through the doorway in case I ever need to do so. I just subscribed, as I was very impressed with this easy build. Well done young man ! Cheers...
Thank you for the work you do with the videos. They are truly well put together.
Great cart. I’ve looked a long time this is the first ones that are functional and have the ability to accommodate different sizes. Great job.
Just wanted to say thanks for sharing your knowledge and free plans with everyone. Seems everything costs money these days so it's nice to see people still in it to help others out rather than a quick buck. I'm a big fan of a lot of your designs. Take care.
Hi from South Africa. I absolutely loved these workbenches. Going to try it next week.Given that you reach an international audience, have you considered putting the metric equivalent somewhere on the screen?
I, for one would really appreciate it. The latch idea is phenomenal. Don't know why no-one thought of it before.
Thank you so much. Looking forward to your other videos.
Appreciate the simple but sturdy design since I’m a beginner.
What a great video. I really like how you showed people without expensive tools a workaround. I think the idea of two of these is brilliant. Working out of a garage, space is always an issue and the way these come apart is just what I needed. I want to build them with dog holes and a vise so I'll need to add a different top but the rest of the plans are solid. Thanks, new subscriber.
This channel should be called "ROCK SOLID BUILDS"
Finished building this today with your plans, it’s awesome!! I also wanted to build the miter table you made but my girlfriend had a fantastic idea. We built a box for the saw and put it between the two tables connecting them together with a French cleat. I’d post a photo but I can’t in the comments. The saw could be removed and the two tables function just like you showed in your video. It’s so awesome!!
Great idea!
i had the same idea watching this video. Glad to hear it worked for you. Look forward to seeing the photo
@@moddymeadow I have photos but can’t seem to post them here 😞
@@davidelswick9320 I can’t post a picture or video in the comments so I’m not sure how to send it to you. Any ideas?
@@zachpetz6610 Start your own channel to post photos and videos! Clever idea she had with a lower bridge between the 2 tables for the miter saw, thanks internet.
Just got our new garage built. And this work bench is perfect for me, easy to follow instructions. Thank you. 🤘
Very, very good! Thank you for show us how to build, and for the free plans!
Thanks for a great easy to understand build, I am using a conex (cargo container) for my permanent shop. Have been having a hard time in deciding the layout for my work bench and miter station. I think you design is quite the ticket. Thanks for a good vid. O btw....lived that young lady popping in and out, added a little humor and pizzazz to your vid....you got a subscriber! Keep them (vids) coming.
Welcome aboard!
Bravo for sticking to simple tools an average person's space and budget allow.
Made the benches using your plans, thank you! Very happy with them and now plan to make a mitre saw station. Much appreciated!
Thanks for the plans. Beginner woodworker and these are genius. Thanks again.
I built this pair of solid workbenches with the plans you generously provided. I have a small workshop so they needed to meet multiple purposes. I added T-Track to both units. I also made the tops from 2 layers of 3/4” plywood. On one unit the upper layer is removable, revealing a hole cut through to accommodate the placement of a simple portable router table. I installed an on/off kill switch within reach so I can operate the router without reaching under the workbench. When not in use I can hang the router unit on the wall and reinstall the T-Track top. Works great.😊. I have pix! Thanks again. These benches have transformed my modest workshop
Sounds like a great build! I’d love to see the pics!
I’ve watched at least 50 workbench tutorial videos. Thank you for the free plans and not requiring $5k worth of tools. Subscribed
Yes!!! Exactly what I’ve been looking for. Can’t wait to make these. Thanks man! 👊
I made these a few weeks ago and it turned out perfect! Its absolutely rock solid and super versatile! Thanks!
Great vid. One question though; I noticed the wheels don’t stay within the frame when they do a 360 swivel. This would cause the wheels to interfere with each other when connecting 2 workbenches and move them around. I do understand that wheels traveling in same direction rotate the same way mostly. But just not all the time.
Great build and thank you for the plans. Might want to mention that 2 1/2” pockets screws go right through the 3/4” plywood though. Gonna try 1 1/2” pocket screws instead.
I tested b4 I ran the 2 1/2 screws thru the top. 1 3/4 should work.
Haha 5 months later and I’m literally at the exact point of the build where I realized this too. FWIW, with the beginner’s jig set at its max thickness of 1 1/2”, a 2 1/2” screw sticks out just a little shy of 1 inch. So either a 1 3/4 or 2” pocket screw should be okay with 3/4 plywood. 1 1/2” is just a tad too short.
The 2” ones worked fine for me as long as you don’t torque them down too much.
I did this very thing just yesterday. Doh! Thanks for reassuring me that I didn't miss something somewhere.
I have to say, I downloaded your workplans and I am very impressed. Most work plans are sloppy leaving a lot of gaps or holes you have to fill in yourself. These are GREAT!
Just finished the build, excellent. Can' Thank You enough for the video and the plans.
I had a hell of a time working out the fasteners using the video and the plans. The video will note one thing, and the plans list another. So if you're having trouble like I was here's a list to help:
~64 2-1/2" pocket hole screws for the frame
~32 2" pocket hole screws for attaching the 21" cross braces to the frame face
~40 1-1/4" pocket hole screws for attaching the top and bottom shelves
24 5/16" x 1-1/2" lag screws for attaching the casters
24 5/16" washers
~40 3" deck screws for screwing the legs together
I also HIGHLY recommend picking up some trigger clamps if you don't have them. You will not regret the investment. The cut list is excellent and the color-coded assembly instructions are helpful and a good companion to the video. Just needed to get the fasteners all sorted. Hope this helps! These benches are excellent.
Thank you. You clarified some questions i had about the shelves.
Excellent video!! My shop build was just completed and I have been looking for the perfect worktables!!! Thanks!!
Awesome build and appreciate you sharing with everyone!! Definitely build these!! Thank you!!
wow! that work bench looks so clean and accurate. I would love to learn how to build one for me and for my dad someday. AWESOME vid
Just made these for my garage that doesn’t have much space. Thanks for the plans and the detailed video!
Thank you very much for sharing plans. As a beginner I enjoy building new projects.
I really liked the simple built of this workbench. Thank you
Great video. It's refreshing to see that some folks know how to transfer weight from the top of the bench to the floor instead of to screws holding the horizontal supports to the legs. Can't wait for the storage drawer build sequel. ;-)
I really like this design. Definitely gonna build it for my "shop". Glad I found your channel
I currently under took this project. The plans from your website are the bomb. Making it so easy and lays out all the wood cuts for the best use of the wood. Can't wait to have these to use for my next project.
Awesome. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and plans and preparing this video for us all to enjoy and learn from.
Excellent video! I like how you talked about certain nuances that most beginners wouldn't know, like the types of screws, and how you showed using the budget friendly pocket hole jig.
I've been searching for the best bench to make and I'm absolutely making these benches! Thanks so much for the free plans
I've watched a dozen or so videos on workbenches and just watched yours. I have to start in my garage until I get my workshop built. This is perfect!! It is also relatively budget friendly. I am so impressed Bear Mountain man! Can't wait to get started.
I didn't even know that I needed modular workbenches, but you have shown me the light! Great video with easy to follow steps for rank amateurs such as I!!
Wow, ratchet strap trick to get the frame square blew my mind!
A very big thank you for sharing your video and plans, I have just started converting my garage into a workshop. Your design is perfect for what I need. All the best, Dave
Thank you for the free plans! I'm looking forward to trying this project!
What a great idea to give a small area multiple uses...ingenuity is a great thing...thanks for sharing your ideas...
Nice simple build that has plenty of versatility, thanks for sharing should prove very useful with some of my Diy equipment.
This is EXACTLY what I am hoping to build this week or next! Only, I have a supply of 4x4's I may use for the legs.
Thank you, now I'm off to watch the video!
EXCELLENT! Now, to design/build some drawers with slides for other tables
Outstanding presentation, great product idea for simple workbench and assembly table configurations. Thank you so much for the free plants and your excellent description during your video. Look forward to additional videos from you in the future, well done!
Awesome build, Im tall as well and the plans are perfect, Keep up the great job. Thanks again.
Very nice. You've demonstrated it perfectly. Looking forward to watching all of your videos now.
Great build vlog - definitely on my list to build for my workshop in the new year. Love the ease of combining the units and locking them together :)
Looks like a perfect solution for my small shop
Just renovated my basement and I now have a utility workshop area in the unfinished part. I'm going to be using these plans for this type of table. Thank you!
Your videos are very well done and I love your passion and simplicity in explaining all your builds and the tools you highlight!!! Great Job! Subscribed!