This week I clear out the garage and build the workbench. Support Hack A Week with a donation: hackaweek.com/hacks/ Thanks for watching and keep on hackin!
It never ceases to amaze me all nit picking people that comment or complain just watch if you can do better make your own video. The guy made a great work bench that didn't cost a arm and leg that real people can use.
Your video was very helpful to me. I am a novice and used this as a template for my first garage project. Thanks for the information. And for those of you that find every little detail to complain or whine about...get a life, it is not a space shuttle.
Here is a handy rule of thumb when planning the height of the workbench. Bend your arm at the elbow. Now measure from the bottom of your elbow to the floor. Subtract about 1/2". That's a very good working height for your bench. Not all of us are 6 feet tall, so planning a suitable height is critical to usefulness and enjoyment of the bench. Bolting the bench to the wall makes for one rugged bench. I know, because my son crashed his truck through my garage door on time, and my wall-mounted bench stopped the truck!
This was great, thanks so much! I was able to use this as a guide to make a decent bench I can work on. Came out to 15'7" long, 2' deep, and about 41" high. I wanted to go the full 16' but needed to chop off a little length to be able to put my toolbox next to it and not block anything. I picked up some new skills, and a greater appreciation for how hard it is to cut a nice straight line with a circular saw to make the top.
This is exactly what I am building this week in my man cave so really happy I found this video. Good watching over breakfast. Thanks for putting it together. Very watchable.
thankyou for your help on the workbench. I was looking for just a plain workbench that was easy to do. I am a female and work a lot outside and try to do my own projects if I can. This work bence was exactly what I wanted.
Great bench and video. When I built my bench I found 36" a perfect height when standing, depends on how tall you are. I also had a couple on two drawer filing cabinets that were being thrown out at work, so built them under the bench, they are perfect for small power tools.
Great Video. Love the mention of the weather. Brings a personal feel to it. Need more of these types of videos. I noticed a lot of recent videos are of motors though.
I watched your video prob 20 times, and paused it and took some measurements of my space and built it today! It came out wonderful. Mine is a pressure treated, outside garden workbench. I ripped a 4x8 in half and then for the shelf I ripped the 2x8 by a few inches. Wish I could share my pics with you. I appreciate your video. It inspired me. I am not much of a woodworker. .)
This was one hell of a video. Nice work man. I'm doing the same thing in my garage next week. I'll be using 4x4's for legs but wanted to see how the stud on the wall/brace works / looks. Pretty much exactly what I expected. Thanks for sharing. Love the "What the hell comments"
I made the skeleton of the bench top with the ribs first. Set them away from the studs where I'll crew in my back 2x4 to the wall. Helps to just put a small 1' 2x4 butted up under the back 2x4 just to make you feel safe. Legs are two 2x4' on each end in a L and a couple of doubles attached to the ribs and 2x4. I also made it where I can run a 2x4 from front to back a foot off the ground for storing wood and what ever. Enough room put a board down to store tools. I used 2x8's for the top with 3" hang over for vice or anything else I need some good support. Not to long to make. Counter sink your screws so you don't split the wood.
The support board was one of those "damn why didn't I think of that" ideas. Saved me from having to hear the wife gripe about having to help. Thanks for the video buddy! :D
I know you built this 5 years ago now, but for anyone watching, a handy tip to keep from losing track of that bottom piece of window molding, is to tack it up underneath the bench top to the ledger board with a couple of brad nails (or tap in the nails already in it), at the location where it came off. It's out of the way there, but you'll see it if you ever have to move the bench.
toe nailing those babies is plenty strong as long as those screws are decent. Structural Screws, and the double threaded composite deck screws come in super handy, for various scenarios, but they are great to have. Those structural screws have serious sheer strength and the deck screws are good at pulling things together bc of that double thread, and man you cant pull or break those suckers without dynamite. and they leave a little tiny "finish nail" like hole. Good build !!
Great video. Bench will really help you out on there hacks. Glad you went with the legs every 4 ft. Only one thought and just because I can see you setting heavy objects on the bench like the said CB750 engine. I would add a 2x4 on the front of all the legs. from the floor to the bottom of your 16 ft 2x4. Just so your not depending on those 3 small screws to keep the bench up. I do realize the legs are hitting the bottom of the OSB but it would be much safer with the added support. Anyway just an Idea. Love your videos. Please keep them coming. oh yeah currently 20 deg here !
You and I seem to have similar building tactics when it comes to the shop. Not trying to build a piano , just something that would hold one. I hit subscribe sir. And, no dancing, you're better at fighting that drill. Lol.
if you are planning on doing any mechanical repair I would go and get an an 8 by 10 feet sheet of galvanized steel. Have your local ductwork company to cut and bend down at the front. Now you have a steel topped workbench. So much better for keeping stuff clean.
Forgot your glasses when sanding the bench! I do this all the time, and sometimes i regret it when i get some piece of paint, wood, or metal in my eye haha
Excellent vid. Thanks for the several good tips! What I am going to do is build an outside bench. Any further suggestions ie. wood type, screw types & length. coverings/sealers/painting? Our weather type is all except snow; coldest is around freezing & summers are about 108 on July/Aug. Thanks again, Liam of CA
I've built many benches this style a couple things I do different drop your ledger three and a half inches build the frame cause I don't like the toe nailing the screws in the back offset cross braces so you can screw the frame into the studs and also double up on the 2X4s on the legs go from the frame to the floor and it looks a lot cleaner plus where ever i'm going to mount my vise I put in some extra 2X4s laid flat but that's me I tend to over build
You woke up to 35 degrees in November? That is cold for North Carolina. My Sister lives near Sylvia NC and she always has warm weather. I live in mid Michigan and we are lucky if we get 35 in November.
I don't know man it looks like a great way to collect dust on whatever you put under it. Some doors might be an added expense but you would have a much faster cleanup time. Maybe some large boxes on wheels you can roll out from the bottom would be nice also. Just thinking out loud
Nice job Dino, it's your workbench and you built it how you wanted it. However, just a few things to point out #1 OSB splinters too easily, and is too flexible, #2 those look like drywall screws which are brittle for general construction. I would have gone with 3/4" plywood (possibly double thickness) with a replaceable hardboard top.
You my favorite youtube....man. CB750 needs some care!!! :) Keep up the good work, your new workbench is ti kill for!!! Sorry, english is not my native lan,,,,språk. :)
Minor point - if you want your bench at "3 feet" and you've painstakingly spent time drawing up your plans, you might as well add the thickness of whatever top you choose. And I agree with John (below), that you should set the height of the bench more according to your height than a standard measurement.
Yes everyone is different.The rule of thumb for comfort is to put table top height @ wrist flexion. That is not something set in stone, but a typical comfort height. Different projects are more comforting to do higher/lower. Sanding etc... lower, detailed and less strenuous higher.
i built the whole frame for the table top on the ground and then laid it on my pre leveled leger board propped it up at the same height at the front while i secured it to the wall
why dont you put some extension plugs along or on the legs of the table because i noticed that you only had a twin outlet socket. Great video hack a week
MrJedijunkie I appears that he used sheetrock screws. I would not recommend them for this application. Better to use 3-12" deck screws and make sure you hit the studs!
I wonder if it wouldn't be quicker( and more solid) if you build the frame first and then connect it to the wall then put the top in it? I know, hindsight. Very simple and practical design which I very much like. Thanks.
with a helper definitely build the frame on ground, but by yourself you have to break things up a bit sometimes especially with a 16 foot bench. I built a similar bench in my shed and ran a ledger first
It never ceases to amaze me all nit picking people that comment or complain just watch if you can do better make your own video. The guy made a great work bench that didn't cost a arm and leg that real people can use.
Your video was very helpful to me. I am a novice and used this as a template for my first garage project. Thanks for the information. And for those of you that find every little detail to complain or whine about...get a life, it is not a space shuttle.
I just built the top today after watching this. I will do the bottom tomorrow with more time. I like the cutout so I can put my shop chair in there
Sounds great!
Here is a handy rule of thumb when planning the height of the workbench. Bend your arm at the elbow. Now measure from the bottom of your elbow to the floor. Subtract about 1/2". That's a very good working height for your bench. Not all of us are 6 feet tall, so planning a suitable height is critical to usefulness and enjoyment of the bench. Bolting the bench to the wall makes for one rugged bench. I know, because my son crashed his truck through my garage door on time, and my wall-mounted bench stopped the truck!
I’m from 8 years in the future!!!! Thanks for the tip 🤙🏼
I'm just doing one for me right now, very similar design !
Thanks for your helpful video !
Greetings from Patagonia, Argentina ! 🇦🇷
Good luck!
This was great, thanks so much! I was able to use this as a guide to make a decent bench I can work on. Came out to 15'7" long, 2' deep, and about 41" high. I wanted to go the full 16' but needed to chop off a little length to be able to put my toolbox next to it and not block anything. I picked up some new skills, and a greater appreciation for how hard it is to cut a nice straight line with a circular saw to make the top.
This is exactly what I am building this week in my man cave so really happy I found this video. Good watching over breakfast. Thanks for putting it together. Very watchable.
I really appreciate the time you spend on these videos!
Is it just me, I always get a joy when I see you in my subscriptions. You are just that awesome.
The new bench series is rockin.
Thank you for the knowledge and show and tell
Followed this word for word, just finished and im thrilled with result...cheers dude..
Love this. I think this my plan!
thankyou for your help on the workbench. I was looking for just a plain workbench that was easy to do. I am a female and work a lot outside and try to do my own projects if I can. This work bence was exactly what I wanted.
Awesome stuff!
Building a 'shop with my brother right now, and find these kind of videos really inspiring and fun to watch!
Works for me. Glad I came across your video before I start my work bench!
Always love a workbench build. this is another great one. thanks - stu
Very helpful, built one very simular after watching this video. Thanks!
Great bench and video. When I built my bench I found 36" a perfect height when standing, depends on how tall you are. I also had a couple on two drawer filing cabinets that were being thrown out at work, so built them under the bench, they are perfect for small power tools.
Very good craftmanship and presentation
Great Video. Love the mention of the weather. Brings a personal feel to it. Need more of these types of videos. I noticed a lot of recent videos are of motors though.
Nice work indeed.
Congrats and thanks for the tips.
Looks good, I love your workbench!
Excellent video, that is how I am going to make mine. Thanks for that!!
Easy and nice way to do that, That help to clear my area as well. Thanks
Thanks for the video. I really appreciate the information you've shared.
I watched your video prob 20 times, and paused it and took some measurements of my space and built it today! It came out wonderful. Mine is a pressure treated, outside garden workbench. I ripped a 4x8 in half and then for the shelf I ripped the 2x8 by a few inches. Wish I could share my pics with you. I appreciate your video. It inspired me. I am not much of a woodworker. .)
Great job!
This is a brilliant idea I'm gonna use it in my new workbench
This was one hell of a video. Nice work man. I'm doing the same thing in my garage next week. I'll be using 4x4's for legs but wanted to see how the stud on the wall/brace works / looks. Pretty much exactly what I expected. Thanks for sharing. Love the "What the hell comments"
I made the skeleton of the bench top with the ribs first. Set them away from the studs where I'll crew in my back 2x4 to the wall. Helps to just put a small 1' 2x4 butted up under the back 2x4 just to make you feel safe. Legs are two 2x4' on each end in a L and a couple of doubles attached to the ribs and 2x4. I also made it where I can run a 2x4 from front to back a foot off the ground for storing wood and what ever. Enough room put a board down to store tools.
I used 2x8's for the top with 3" hang over for vice or anything else I need some good support. Not to long to make. Counter sink your screws so you don't split the wood.
good stuff mate! great work space. Makes me want to renovate my tiny workshop space
The support board was one of those "damn why didn't I think of that" ideas. Saved me from having to hear the wife gripe about having to help. Thanks for the video buddy! :D
I successfully completed the bench today and included some obsolete kitchen units, looking good!
This is awesome. Pretty much copying this exactly. May do it a couple inches higher and deeper but yea awesome design.
That's a very nice build! May have to consider doing it your way. Just looks easier then all the others.
I'm actually about to build a bench in my garage on the top of the brick foundation. This was helpful for me
I'm going to do same to my garage. And a motorcycle rider to boot! I've been riding since 83' and have had 40 motorcycles..Happy riding!
Rob C
This saved me a lot of headaches.
Perfect, just the video I was looking for
I’m starting tomorrow to make something almost the same, thanks for the inspiration
tuned in to watch the bench build..... subscribed after you mentioned the cb750 👍
+Adam Zapel did you catch up on the cb build yet?
I know you built this 5 years ago now, but for anyone watching, a handy tip to keep from losing track of that bottom piece of window molding, is to tack it up underneath the bench top to the ledger board with a couple of brad nails (or tap in the nails already in it), at the location where it came off. It's out of the way there, but you'll see it if you ever have to move the bench.
Schöne Werkbank,gut gemacht.
Great vid. Very informative. Thanks.
thx for the video ... simple yet effective design ...
toe nailing those babies is plenty strong as long as those screws are decent.
Structural Screws, and the double threaded composite deck screws come in super handy, for various scenarios, but they are great to have. Those structural screws have serious sheer strength and the deck screws are good at pulling things together bc of that double thread, and man you cant pull or break those suckers without dynamite. and they leave a little tiny "finish nail" like hole.
Good build !!
wow, this came out so great!
Thank you! 😊
Cool Bita soap on the screws helps them go in easyer.
Hey, wanted to stop in and say thanks for the great video. Very Usefull!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Nice work.
this video helped me out for building one myself, you've got a new subscriber ;-)
Good jod, and I almost felt like flying to NC to give you a hand, but you got it
Great advice. Thank you
Good Stuff MEING!
I'm going to build this. Thank youuuu
Great video!
This is so helpful, thank you!
Thanks for the awesome Video, earned a sub. Keep it up.
Thanks I will copy your approach to my very similar project!
Thanks for the video. You helped me build mine today. (I didn't dance at the end though)
good work! cheers!
Clean and simple. Now get back to work on the CB!
Finding the time is correct, amen!
Great video. Bench will really help you out on there hacks. Glad you went with the legs every 4 ft. Only one thought and just because I can see you setting heavy objects on the bench like the said CB750 engine. I would add a 2x4 on the front of all the legs. from the floor to the bottom of your 16 ft 2x4. Just so your not depending on those 3 small screws to keep the bench up. I do realize the legs are hitting the bottom of the OSB but it would be much safer with the added support. Anyway just an Idea. Love your videos. Please keep them coming. oh yeah currently 20 deg here !
Always a good idea to glue and then screw. Good job. I have a friend who lives in Asheville.
one word...impact! deck screws! ok...3 words. thumbs up
nice work
Thanks for the video.
Awesome 🐶
You and I seem to have similar building tactics when it comes to the shop. Not trying to build a piano , just something that would hold one. I hit subscribe sir. And, no dancing, you're better at fighting that drill. Lol.
if you are planning on doing any mechanical repair I would go and get an an 8 by 10 feet sheet of galvanized steel. Have your local ductwork company to cut and bend down at the front. Now you have a steel topped workbench. So much better for keeping stuff clean.
Forgot your glasses when sanding the bench! I do this all the time, and sometimes i regret it when i get some piece of paint, wood, or metal in my eye haha
Looks good..... Just a small tip, put a thin metal surfase to top of the bench or put good rubber mat to it .
That's how I like to build mine. No need for legs in the back. Just screw 'er right to the wall!
Excellent vid. Thanks for the several good tips! What I am going to do is build an outside bench. Any further suggestions ie. wood type, screw types & length. coverings/sealers/painting? Our weather type is all except snow; coldest is around freezing & summers are about 108 on July/Aug. Thanks again, Liam of CA
Can we say impact driver. OSB is not a good benchmark top. Nice trick with support trick will be using that one this weekend.
Good job. 1 suggestion; buy an impact driver for running in screws. You won't regret it.
Lafond RC I have one, it's at work. :( It DOES rock!!
congrats!! ;)
thanks for this video. i just bought a new house and am planning on building a workbench in my basement. this video gives me some great ideas.
I've built many benches this style a couple things I do different drop your ledger three and a half inches build the frame cause I don't like the toe nailing the screws in the back offset cross braces so you can screw the frame into the studs and also double up on the 2X4s on the legs go from the frame to the floor and it looks a lot cleaner plus where ever i'm going to mount my vise I put in some extra 2X4s laid flat but that's me I tend to over build
Should’ve rounded off the bottom of legs to make them last longer. I love this idea
You woke up to 35 degrees in November?
That is cold for North Carolina.
My Sister lives near Sylvia NC and she always has warm weather.
I live in mid Michigan and we are lucky if we get 35 in November.
nice wee build mate, let see some cb750 soon though.
Thank you
I don't know man it looks like a great way to collect dust on whatever you put under it. Some doors might be an added expense but you would have a much faster cleanup time. Maybe some large boxes on wheels you can roll out from the bottom would be nice also. Just thinking out loud
nice! Got Impact driver?
always end a project with a dance lol
CC and JD Wooooohooooo ! party time
Nice job Dino, it's your workbench and you built it how you wanted it. However, just a few things to point out #1 OSB splinters too easily, and is too flexible, #2 those look like drywall screws which are brittle for general construction. I would have gone with 3/4" plywood (possibly double thickness) with a replaceable hardboard top.
You are correct ! I would also ( as I did on mine ) use 2 x 4 joist hangers and angle the supports for more leg room.
You my favorite youtube....man. CB750 needs some care!!! :)
Keep up the good work, your new workbench is ti kill for!!!
Sorry, english is not my native lan,,,,språk. :)
Minor point - if you want your bench at "3 feet" and you've painstakingly spent time drawing up your plans, you might as well add the thickness of whatever top you choose. And I agree with John (below), that you should set the height of the bench more according to your height than a standard measurement.
I have several benches at varying height to use depending on the project I'm working on.
And I put the benches on casters to move around.
Yeah, I like all my benches at 38" as I'm 6'4.
Yes everyone is different.The rule of thumb for comfort is to put table top height @ wrist flexion. That is not something set in stone, but a typical comfort height. Different projects are more comforting to do higher/lower. Sanding etc... lower, detailed and less strenuous higher.
i built the whole frame for the table top on the ground and then laid it on my pre leveled leger board propped it up at the same height at the front while i secured it to the wall
Epoxy floor next!
11:25 I would definintely put something under that corner to prop it up :D. the wobbling makes me nervous.
why dont you put some extension plugs along or on the legs of the table because i noticed that you only had a twin outlet socket. Great video hack a week
what was all the materials needed for this and how much did it cost looking to build one myself thanks
nice video, gave me a idea on how to build my work bench in my garage. What kind of screws did you use?
MrJedijunkie I appears that he used sheetrock screws. I would not recommend them for this application. Better to use 3-12" deck screws and make sure you hit the studs!
I wonder if it wouldn't be quicker( and more solid) if you build the frame first and then connect it to the wall then put the top in it? I know, hindsight.
Very simple and practical design which I very much like. Thanks.
with a helper definitely build the frame on ground, but by yourself you have to break things up a bit sometimes especially with a 16 foot bench. I built a similar bench in my shed and ran a ledger first
What brand of tape are you using
#1 should have been paint the wall.
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