SmartBench Build in 21 minutes
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- čas přidán 12. 09. 2024
- Instead of a bench build series, this one gets it done in 21 minutes. 17 hrs of the main video and 17 hours of ceiling camera synchronized and cut to the point. Enjoy building your SmartBench. stores.modular...
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 czcams.com/users/postUgkxyFZUPFEey-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.
Fun game...take a shot every time Ron says ‘pattern’ and a double shot when he says ‘pattern-pattern’ 😂 Thanks for taking the time to produce this video. Going through 17 hours of video just sounds like....fun.
Sounds like alcohol poisoning 🤣
John Barduhn within the first 2 minutes of watching 😂
Wow Ron, this is your masterpiece of design and execution!
Had to laugh when you were explaining the way you distract yourself during the production phase of hole drilling. There are times I thought I’d lose my mind during this drudgery. The thing that kept me going was thinking about how efficient I was going to be with the finished product.
Lastly, I hope your subscribers don’t miss the most important principle you teach, one that has made me subscriber for over seven years;
systems, systems, systems. If I had a dollar for every hour people waste on jobs jumping back-and-forth, I’d be a millionaire.
His systems making him efficient reminds me of on of the greatest books ever written. No matter how many times I read it, the turtle always wins.
i know exactly what you mean about being efficient and finishing out the details as you go. I'm a new construction trim carpenter and I used to move along quickly and get to the next piece or next room without finishing the small details such as sanding, fastening completely, etc. In the moment you feel like you're getting a lot done but at the end when you have to go get another tool, walk back to the work and finish, it really makes the job take a lot longer overall.
Being efficient is much more important than being "fast" in this trade or any trade.
Thanks for all the ideas you share. A lot of them are very impressive.
im about 70% done with my first build. already looking forward to the cart build and shelf.
I really appreciate you doing a full build, this is what I really wanted to see. I am buying the plans now.
I bought Ron’s plans and had a shop digitize them right before Covid-19 hit. We cut out the Baltic birch parts on their $250k CNC router.
I’m not a great woodworker, but it was easy to put together - like putting a 3D puzzle together. It came out nearly perfect. And I mean very close to perfect. There is only one small (1/32”) area that sticks out on one side. I could sand it down, but won’t. It’s that good. Thanks, Ron. I love it!
Hey Ron, just built the PSB and it’s incredible. I did want to mention that I don’t think the plans or your video mentions that you’ll need different screws for the sawhorses than what come with a normal door hinge. Normal hinge screws were a bit too long. Not a huge deal since it was just a quick run to the store but I figured I’d bring it up in case no one else has! Again this workbench is amazing!
Love that you check dimensions and square after using your tracks on sheets. That is a sign of a true pro
As a finish carpenter who also likes efficiency and systems, I used to get comments like "how come you don't have the trim done in any of the rooms yet". Cause I don't do room by room, I do the whole house, floor by floor... The next day all the rooms are done, because I measure it all, cut it all, and install it all. That shaves off days not hours.
I have been following your builds for a little while now. I almost purchased the compact plans, and am glad I held off.
By nature I am cheap and have been working on creating my own from watching your videos and am surprised that you hadn't nested the sawhorse legs before now.
I know I won't be following the plans perfectly, but it is definitely worth the price of a couple of good beers to support your work. (Ordering this afternoon.)
Purchased and also picked up a metric tape, just to make things easier. (Didn't realize you were practically a neighbor.)
I think the correct use of the parf system is to start in the middle and work outwards. That is to limit the opportunity for inconsistency over the length of the surface. At least that is what Petr Parfitt said when In one of his videos that I watched.
Enjoyed every minute of this. And a solid AMEN for developing systems
The Smart Bench looks like a great option for my small garage work space. I’m glad I discovered this today!
Great video as ever.
Not my field and I’ll probably never build this bench, but I really appreciate the care that you put into it.
Add to it that your plans are almost free makes me realize that you want everyone to be able to improve and that’s nothing short of AWESOME!
Wish I could watch you build your work beach in real time! Awesome video!🏝🤙🏾
Really enjoyed watching all your content. I've learned alot along the way. Currently building a SCB/PTS2 combo and its turning out great! Thanks for all your hard work putting these videos together and giving us a snapshot into how your mind works.
Just wanted to say thanks for all the work you do making these systems and providing them for everyone. Long story short but I fell in love with woodworking and went all-in setting up a basement shop but had to bail on the escalation of commitment that was taking place (it's an old house and doing it to a level I felt comfortable with regards to dust just wasn't going to happen). I believe your systems and a track saw are going to let me set up outside with the same ease and functionality I was aiming for in the shop. So again, thank you, you've given my woodworking ambitions new life!
Bought your plans months ago but I'm finally ready to dive in and build my PSB. Can't wait. Your videos are great (ok, I might have to slow them down a bit for my skills) but super excited about building my bench.
Been watching your channel since 2014 and this is the first time I have been the first viewer, pretty cool. Btw I love watching your videos keep them coming.
I am just building this for the first time - I have never used a bushing or patterns with my router before. You make it look so easy routing narrow pieces with your larger router. It is so easy to tip a little to the inside and gouge a piece or even take a bite out of the pattern. :-( Need more practice I guess.
Perfection in its purest form. Thank you Ron. You are an inspiration.
Whatever you do, don't use the word "Pattern" as a drinking game trigger in this video.
Really good explanation, looks like a great bench too!
Just made a start on my bench today thanks
Excellent! I have the plans and nw I'm ready to build. Thanks Ron
Hi, Ron - When you get a moment, can you list out the type/size of bits you use throughout to make the various pattern cut-outs? I caught the 2 in. bit for the handle cut-out, but couldn't figure out the others. I'm going to need to invest in some new tools to build the bench, so a shopping list of bits to get would be helpful. Also, what degree chamfer bit are you using on the bench dog holes? Thanks for taking the time to pull the video together - it was fun to watch!
At 09:28 in the video he said he’s using a 45 degrees chamfer bit. He’s just kissing the top of the edge with it.
@@guyjackson864 Hey, Guy - thanks. Yeah, I caught that about the chamfer bit for the edges. I was mainly looking to determine what diameter forstner bit (or whatever other bit he may have used) to punch out the corners of the side and stretcher templates before connecting them on his table saw.
The Top has 20mm holes with a Forster bit. One version of this he used a flute bit for a plunge router. With a track saw track that would be easy to keep the rows straight. Also 3/4” is 19mm I’m sure that’s fine also I think that bit is more of a common size and could be a lot less……… the pattern cut out is a 1/4”top bearing patterning (laminate trimming) bit. Could also use a 3/8” or 1/2” those are a bit more rugged and only matters for the radius in the corners. Whichever one you want something decent to cut that much not a no name Amazon bit or the bearing is going to be gone after about 3 feet of cutting….. as the guys said in the other comments a 45deg chamfer bit to knock that edge off. Diablo, amana or whiteside spiral flute are the patterning bits I’ve always had luck with. The rest the bearing loosens up and flys across the room no matter what I’ve tried. Hope that helps
I think he doesn’t explain every bit etc because in the description the plans are for sale for $10. Seems worth the 10 bucks if you’re looking to build one. He’s a very smart guy
Clever and smart design updates! Sounds like a good mid September project. Ron, say safe and healthy.
w.w./Oklahoma
I was a general contractor building custom homes. In the kitchens we would but blocking around the room to allow for easy installation of upper and bottom cabinets. Little effort at the framing stage hours and strength at the finish stage. You understand
I’ve been watching a lot of your videos and love your philosophy of completing things as you go. I’m still a bit at a loss of how one would use the bench once it is completed.. Do you have any videos on how you use your bench on a project?
Thanks Ron I bought the original full set. will give those away as I upgrade to your improved system.
Excellent my good man. Thank you Kurt M. for turning me on to this it appears to be just what I need - Van
Amazing workmanship and forethought.
Purchased the plans (through TSO) and just finished my first build using the Parf jig. I'm pretty happy with it. Sadly, through a mistake I'm pretty sure was entirely my own, I somehow managed to get the frame slightly outta square in the process of gluing and screwing the frame pieces to the bottom sheet... so, I made the mistake of trying to force the opposite (top) side of the frame back into square, which resulted in the top having a bit of a crown in it. Now that the glue is set, I'm pretty sure there's no way to fix it, but the bottom does seem to be a bit flatter, so I think I may just drill out the bottom piece and flip it over. Still, I'm very impressed with the strength and the easiness of the build and excited to start using my new Paulk SmartBench.
Great Job RON It Don't Matter To Me If The Video Is 15 Minute Or Two Hours Long Is No Difference When I Go To The Movies And Sit And Enjoy The Show This Is The Same For Me Is Relaxes Me I Watch Your 46 min The Paulk Smart Station Video.Thank You RON P. Have A Great Day
Ron, I totally agree with BR. I long ago learned to cope with attention deficit disorder and can now easily tolerate most anything. In your case, I've never seen any video of yours I found to be tedious or boring, or even just "TMI." On the contrary, it's a pleasure and feels like time well spent with a friend. Longer videos are fine -- indeed, a pure delight.
@@WelshRabbit Haha! A fellow ADD sufferer!
See my comment above/below which I posted today... I think you’ll know exactly what I’m talking about!! Best wishes to you oh Rabbit from Wales!
Just got my parf guide from the UK Axminster tools and premplus plywood from Windsor plywood in Nanaimo BC CANADA looking forward to getting this started thanks Ron
Have fun!
Thanks made a start on it today
Got my Parf guide about a month ago. Did a little test bench top. Busy with work, but will build some smart benches soon.
Nice design and work!
I like the spreader with the rounded holes better. It’s a visual design thing.
Watched but also purchased. Thanks Ron!
Great stuff, Ron. Thank you!
Just FYI, if you make the templates from 1/2” (12mm) ply, the milescraft router bushing kit that’s linked in Ron’s store won’t work for 1/2” diameter spiral bits. The bushing neck is 5/8” long, so the router won’t sit flush on the pattern pattern. You’ll need a short neck bushing, which the smaller bushings in that kit are. An issue I ran into, just hoping it helps someone else during their build. Ending up going with a kit from Woodcraft.
I grind the bushings down to work with 12mm. It is quick and easy with a cordless grinder or a belt sander.
@@TheSmartWoodshop got it - thanks for sharing that tip!
I tried to make my own parf guides (expensive in NZ). It didn't work out perfectly lol. But with some extra work i managed to drill at least some of the holes accurately and square. Lessons: use aluminium rather than wood for the guides and practise using a drill press table with a fence and spacers to drill accurately spaced holes in your guides. I learned a lot from my mistakes. 😂
Unless you have access to a CNC, the parf guide is hard to beat.
I'm using a shelf pin jig for mine
We would also spend an hour putting clear epoxy on the bottom edges and one inch up the side to prevent water damage would also do the entire interior of sink bases
Will you be updating your package deals to swap out the PCB to the PSB at any point? Looking forward to building some shortly 👍
I'm just an old hobbyist at home with the occasional odd thing to build. Nevertheless I'm gonna build two
of these, one as table saw outfeed, and one for assembly and whatnot. That's just for the FL property, I'll need 2 more for the KY property, huge garage up there and currently no bench to work from.
Great stuff Ron!
Would you ever consider selling the templates on their own? Or a cnc file? I would love to utilize this, I know it will help my process. There’s a lot of time in making templates that I’m hoping to get around. Thanks!
We are considering a CNC file, but there is a lot to it to make sure the file is perfect. I need to have it cut and then assemble, then make corrections and have it cut again and then assembly. And again until it is error free. If I put up a file that had errors, I would never hear the end of it and even be asked to pay for wasted material and CNC time. It will come, but I haven't had the time. As soon as I do, you can bet I will make a video demonstrating the file, CNC cutting and assembly. Ron😎🤙
Hello Ron, I understand you use a 3mm offset for the router bushing and bit, or approx 1/8" offset. You use a 1/2" bit with a 5/8" bushing for the majority of the template cutting, but what did you use for the small 9mm(6mm) strap slot? A 1/4" bit and 3/8" bushing would be too big. The only option I see is a 3/16" bit with a 5/16" bushing (Using the kit you have linked). Assuming the entire thing is made using metric bits. Otherwise I guess the slot could be cut to 3/8" for a 3/8" bushing to fit exactly and then just run the 1/4" bit a few times. I think I've answered my own question. Thank you for the bench plans Ron!
Maybe I am missing something, but neither the plans nor this video describe the router bit / bushing offset for use with the patterns.
Edit: Figured it out... Math is hard! The router bushing offset is 1/8” (or 3mm). You still might want to add that info to the pattern page in the plans.
Hey Joshua! Glad you edited your comment. I just purchased the plans and I had the same question. Could you maybe specify this a little more. What bit (diameter) and what bushing do I have to use? I don't have a lot of expierience cutting with the router... 🤔
And what if I'd just used a pattern bit, the ones with the ball bearing. Everything would be 3mm smaller, but that would not really matter, isn't it?
Can't do that bro, the sides of your bench would end up with thin rails and stiles making it much much weaker. Things on the sawhorses won't line up either. Bushing is also safer, it gives you a little wiggle room if you tip the router some and you still won't cut into good material 😉
@@gibtsnocheinenfreien The distance between the outer edge of the bushing and the edge of the router bit needs to be 1/8" (~3mm) as @Joshua Jabbour says. That 1/8" (the gap + width of the bushing material) occurs twice on either side of the router bit, for a total of 1/4" that needs to be the difference between your router bit diameter and your bushing outer diameter (OD).
TL;DR:
Iff you want to stay exactly to the pattern spec:
1/4" router bit requires a bushing with an outer diameter of 1/2"
1/2" router bit requires a bushing with an outer diameter of 3/4"
Thx Ron, excellent content
Ron, you must dream about 20mm holes at this point?! Thanks for the video!
Have you ever considered selling the patterns in wood with cnc machine you could save us time,money abd accuracy delivery little
Do they plans describe the various tools/bits that are needed? I see you started with your large router and then moved to the compact. I don't own a router yet and I was planning on going with the large 3.5 as you've mentioned before. But it seems like the compact might be necessary as well.
In your vlog you had a vacuum hose holder. Neat idea! You should make a specific mention about it.
you can do everything with a large one. just makes life easier to keep say a roundover on the small one and a straight cut on big one.
Great video. Enjoyed it
Ron, for those without the Parf drilling system, what method would you recommend for the holes in the top? Any thoughts to making a few different videos detailing different methods? The MK2 is an amazing tool, but not practical for a lot of hobbyists looking at incorporating your Smart Bench. Thanks for your contributions!
BTW purchase yourself a set of Ron's plans also. Worth the money.😁
David Viger I bought 3 each 3/4” drill guides to press into a piece of hardwood.
Using the my drill press to drill 90° holes to assure straight true guide holes.
Very nice!
Ron - love the channel, and prepping to make the smart station. I'm a big fan of Woodpecker products. Have you tried the Woodpecker Hole Boring Jig? Would you consider it not as good/precise as the UJK?
Thanks, it inspired me a lot!
Brilliant. A systematic procedure that fits my kind of needs. Being someone with Attention Deficit Disorder (Predominantly Inattentive), tedium is literally painful, but having a plan, a process, a system, a methodology, failsafe strategies and templates means I can be thinking about something else entirely (quantum physics, last night’s TV, some life problem, how to make better sandwiches, or even just repeating meaningless phrases, or ideas for songs, or some piece of music I heard last week on an internal mind loop, or adding up alternate, random, odd numbers until I reach a million), and thus not have to be thinking “oh my god this is soooo boring, it’s going to take years to finish, are we home yet, shall I go and clean the fridge, maybe I should eat eight bowls of ice cream to get me in the mood for the next drill hole, maybe I’ll take a nap and just burn down my workshop and be done with it, jeez my brain hurts with all this endless cutting, drilling, sawing, sanding... hi mum, how’s things? ...hey Bob, where can I find some lemmings to take for a walk down by the cliffs? ...jeepers, I’ve only been at this for forty minutes, I’ll do another forty minutes tomorrow and maybe get this done by next year. Or the next.”
So, thank you!!!
Nice video! Keep them coming!
I'd bet you could sell the pattern, plan or whatever it would take to communicate with customer CNC's, whether it be for
fully automated CNC's, or the Shaper Origin hand held CNC! Couldn't that be another product to sell?
Do you have more details (a video) on using the following three items: 1- Upcut Spiral Bit, 1/2-Inch Diameter by 4-Inch Length and the Upcut Spiral Bit, 2- 1/4-Inch Diameter by 2-1/2-Inch Length, 3- PORTER-CABLE Router Template Guides? I have not used a pattern bit before in my router.
Dear Ron, You make it look easy! When you drill your first set of pinholes for the TSO system, how do you keep your holes perpendicular to the surface of the table? My concern is the offset created by a pilot hole that is not perpendicular from the front to the back of your material. Thank you, Todd.
I suspect that the answer is that they don't need to be perfectly perpendicular. The pinhole grid on the bottom won't be exact, but it's only used to drill shallow larger holes to prevent tearout when the accurate holes are drilled from the top side with the jig.
The first set of holes is not perpendicular but parallel. Which is done by measuring an exact distance from the edge - which is straight because cut with a straight edge (a Festool rail in this case). Then the second set is perpendicular because the rulers used are 8 x 96mm and 10 x 96mm long, and set at the 6th hole, which makes a 3-4-5 perfect square triangle. This is middle school geometry - applied in real life, pretty cool. It's the Pythagorean theorem. And the person who had the idea to package that into a system and sell it is Mr. Peter Parfitt, an English carpenter, it's called Parf system, and if you are in the US, you can indeed buy it at TSO, the importer of the system in the US. Search for Peter Parfitt and Parf system for more info, he has a couple videos in which he explains it all.
Hola Ron, hace años que te veo en videos, me gustaría cuando puedas que acerques la cámara para poder ver mejor como trabajar ya que es muy interesante tu trabajo. Gracias, un saludo.
I love this. thankyou!
Ron: Do you put a finish on your work benches?
What is your method for laying out the pilot holes for the screws. I have not seen that in any of yout videos. By the way I'm in the process of building your benches for my local Habit for Humanity.
Does anyone ever coat these? I'd love to build one that could stay set up outside. Maybe bedlined.
Have you ever thought of putting casters on this thing so it is easier to move?
Thanks!
Greatly appreciated David. 😎🤙
although I purchased my first set of plans in 2016 I read in my recently purchased PSWB plans the use of a router, miter saw , 96 mm hole cutting jig for bench top etc. Do you have a list of preferred tools and model numbers before my starting the PSWB. I just purchased the new Festool cordless track saw but tools are first priority.
Ron, I notice the patterns in the plans are the same dimensions as the finished part. Are you no longer using a template guide bushing with your router setup? Could you clarify the process for using the patterns on page 8 of the plans?
Great vid Ron! What’s the reason behind the square spreader in stead if your curved spreader?
Couple videos back he mentioned it was to see how much material he could save and use for future parts
Ron, are you cutting out the patterns with a spiral upcut bit and bearing attached to router or a router bit with a bearing?
He is using a spiral upcut bit with a router BUSHING not a bearing which accounts for the difference in the pattern sizes to cutout pieces.
Do you have files so that this could be cut on a cnc if we have one?
@17.53 in the video you make the pattern #16 for the hinge holes, which is sized for a 28mm slot, but on the plans (pg 3) the hinge hole is 15mm, wondering if you can clarify? The bushing is not going to make up that big of a difference, or am I thinking of it wrong. Didn't want to make the hinge slots too big.
I noticed this too. Perhaps pg3 is a typo and should read 25mm?
Just wondering if anyone has any treatment ideas for the smart bench... i have to keep mine out on a (covered) decking area but it's semi-exposed to the elements. What would be best to treat it with?
If you’ve mentioned it before, please share again... Will you convert this bench to accommodate a miter saw in the future?
Hi Ron,
What do you think about dust falling down to the undersurface shelf through the surface holes as it is a relatively limited access compartment.
I would prefer storing my tools there in instead of putting back my tool cabin each time but dust is some kind of issue for the tools
That vacuuming in each step is not very easy, at least I am not so well disciplined:)))
The holes are optional. You could only add the holes necessary for you. Ive seen other people expanding on the fixed shop version of this design with built in extraction
Ron, great stuff! 2 questions: How do you protect the exposed plywood feet from getting chewed up? And, do you finish the surface with anything?
As I noted in some of the other posts replies:: is to look for Baltic Birch [ 18 ] mm as the individual ply are actual Birch accumulative to 13 plies. In a nutshell, Baltic Birch plywood is made entirely from birch plies, with no softwood or filler plies in the center. The Baltic Birch will be a quality upgrade an enhance the longevity of the Saw Horse in general
Ron - I noticed the change to square holes on the stingers. Is this something you will incorporate in the work station that has the two tops?
What brand is the blue parallel guide?
It’s the TSO parallel guide system
Hi Ron, thanks for your job, what do you think about building the smartbench using Microjig Matchfit system ? Is it working ? Thanks!
Экстремально вы храните вашу фанеру. Если всё это на кого-то упадёт, то ему мало не покажется. А так, как выработаете один, то это вдвойне экстремально.
Would it be possible to use 1/2” plywood instead of 3/4”?
Ron
Agree on the system 100%.... but you do sound like a sheriff though.
Ron, where did you get the rulers you are using?
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I have the same Dewalt 20v compact router. Does this have enough grunt to do the pattern routing or do I need to buy a bigger one?
It works, but only runs a ¼" bit. I make multiple passes for a clean cut which I do with a bigger bit and heavy duty router as well.
I drilled all my holes today and ran into a slight issue with the perimeter holes that are only 64 mm apart from main grid of 96 mm. The guild does not work with that layout. Do you just freehand those?
I’ve just ran into the same problem. Did you figure it out?
How high above the saw
Horse does the hinges protrude?
I flush the straight edge below the barrels right at the top of the horse, but higher is ok or even better. It isn't a critical detail.
Thanks for replying. I ended up using a 1/2” spacer between the tops of horses when I secured the hinges and it seemed to work well. Great design. Everything lined up perfectly. Just waiting for my parf guides to add the top.
Ron,
Where did you acquire your orange vacuum hose? Can not find it. Is it fast so, big box store (ridgid/ something different but discontinued)?
Thanks!
I have a whole section of dust & vac tools that I use at Ron's Store on our website. Here is a link from our store to the hose I have. I have two of them and planning on adding a 3rd. www.amazon.com/dp/B0000223X5/ref=as_sl_pc_tf_til?tag=ronp07-20&linkCode=w00&linkId=7f9057cfa86692f6d4ed14b7682553f9&creativeASIN=B0000223X5
At around 13min, when you are drilling the 3mm holes with the parf guide, are you drilling through into your bench extenders? I dont see the sacrificial strips
How does your shop have no sawdust on the floor? Do you blow it all out before you shoot a video?
I vacuum constantly. I cannot function in a messy shop.
Very nice
Okay I have the plans and have started making the patterns. Wish me luck. I have already have the plans for the original bench and the SCB and have built and use both of those. Just wondering, what do you use as a finish on the benches.
Hi Ron, Thanks for sharing your building video's. What I would like to know is what router bit you are using after the Parf Guide 20mm drill? Since you are using a router, what makes it easier. Please let me known the size of router bit you use.
Hey Patrick, take a look at more recent videos to see lots of info and demonstrations router use and tools. You will also see my use of Parf Guide MK II as the only accurate way to make the benches.😎🤙
I’m a little confused your pre drilled all the holes but I see in the video you keep switching back to a drill versus just driving the screw why is that?
You can do all that....Or, you can hit "print" on the CNC router, and be done.The hardest part will be throwing the 4x8 sheets into the table. The cuts will be precise to the MAX.
Been there done that even made a video. Maybe when I am old and tired and bored with woodworking I will turn it over to the robots😎
@@TheSmartWoodshop Fantastic! Thanks for all the content you provide. I love your channel and the designs. I'll be off to purchase some plans!
@@TheSmartWoodshop I hope you never get old and tired and bored with woodworking.
Thanks, but would be great if you create a CNC version.
Where's the fun in that?
Ron, Please disregard my previous comment. Upon a closer comparison of the patterns and plans I now see the dimensions are different where it counts. Best regards..
I'm ready to order the plans - what router bit did you use for the 20V Dewalt router as I have the same and wonder about bit as well as bushing to trace patterns - sorry for questions as I'm a newbie and would love to try your plans for a great workbench