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build-your-own-workbench-top-valley Finally, cut the remaining short edge square to both long edges. Thanks for the great instructions jdege. It would have been a bit easier, if I'd done this before I'd rough-cut the 4x4's, but it worked out. Just to make sure, I did a test hole in the scrap piece I'd cut off. Did you make this project? Use a carpenter's square to transfer these lines onto build your own workbench top valley ends of the MDF.

Excellent — either read or listen or do both at the same time. Some sound advice yet again. I did in fact listen and read at the same time and I was surprised at how few instances there was any difference at all. The only changes I noticed also made matters even clearer and often only the odd word change. As an aside for those struggling with your speed of delivery it would be very useful to follow the text as they listen as it aids understanding.

Overall a great effort all round. I am really starting to like this workbench. Also looks like a affordable workbench solution for a small school with limited resources…. It certainly is a very affordable bench, and also quick to build, which again I would imagine to be useful for a small school.

Cheers, Richard. I plan on working with my hand tools a lot more, just not with this bench. I want this to be a perfect as I can get it. Please keep the great content coming. Oh, and my wife love the spoon rack. And yes, it was done with power tools.

It was just a thought. I am waiting for the next installment and what projects you have lined for the future. My best wishes to both of you. Thank You for sharing your wisdom and knowledge. Marty — the important thing is being in the workshop and if you are enjoying it then that is what matters most. But I suspect your hand tool work is probably better than you give yourself credit for. More practise will certainly help so it would be a good idea to try out your skills with one of the techniques demonstrated by Richard on just a scrap piece of wood and see how you get on.

Keep doing it on offcuts until you have mastered it. Due to a remodel, I was left without power in my shop for several months. It forced me to get good at hand sawing and planing. You might just give it a try on the real thing. The best trick I was ever shown in sawing was to maintain the polish on the blade. If you use an old second hand handsaw, then fine steel wool and grit paper are a boon. Polish the blade until you can get a Build Your Own Workbench Youtube 2019 good clear reflection of the edge of the board you are cutting.

Position the saw where you want the cut and lean the saw plate left or right until the reflected line of the edge appears to run straight through the blade. Guaranteed perpendicular, then start a little slow and careful to establish the vertical line of the cut. On the trade-off topic, any comments about the benchtop bouncing or being extra-loud whilst doing heavy impact work? Hi John, Very good question. In terms of flex, absolutely none, due to the bearers that are under that top.

Another refreshing blast of change — this time on the whole bench topic. Also a slab top would give a bench greater stiffness so on this the base structure will need to be stiffer I imagine?

Having just made a beech knock-down as a small simple bench, what are your issues with knock-downs? Hi Douglas, Many thanks for joining I really doubt that you needed to.

But on a bench like this we are relying heavily on those deep aprons to add stiffness, and of course support bearers underneath the top to get rid of any bounce. Although sometimes, like yours, the knock down challenge can add something very interesting to the build. I do have a Frenchy coming up very soon with an interesting knockdown construction.

Good question. Thanks for this question and response. I was wondering as well. I can also get redwood in similar dimensions, but am wondering about the longevity of such a soft wood. Much appreciated. You might give Edensaw Woods a call to see what they can do or suggest. He specializes in large dimension softwoods such as slabs and timber framing materials. If you talk with him he might have other suggestions. You live where it should be easy to find such material, but it can take some effort to dig it out.

Good luck! Thanks for getting back to me so quickly with this information. Have a great weekend! Hi Richard. You make an excellent point about attaching the top: nails from above are actually safer than screws from below. What would you think of attaching the top with wooden pegs?

Hi Dan, Thanks for your very kind words. Angling the pegs is also a great idea. Of course making proper tapered pegs as well would be a must. Not that anyone reading this would do this but I offer a word of caution about the nails. We make a start on our aprons, and see the workbench taking shape as we do a dry fit. We can then get it all glued together, and fix in the bearers for the top support. We teach how to approach the hand planning in the most efficient manner.

See this post for a full understanding of this particular workbench top design. All components except for the vice screw and nut are made in step by step detail from timber.

But you can install a different vice if preferred — see this post for choosing the best face vice for your workbench. I never was a TV series addict, until this English Workbench Series… The whole thing really is a well-wrought story about passion and craftsmanship, told in chapters — and is utterly wonderfully Build Your Own Workbench 500 produced: from the simple things like the warmth of the colors of the setting, the delicate acoustic music, the very beautiful sketches and animations which always serve to clarify, to the eloquence and voice of Richard with a tang of artisan humor and of course: the immense amount of knowledge Richard offers and articulates with such clarity on how to use hand tools for woodworking.

There is plenty of material out there in the internet, some also very good, but none combines so many qualities as this series. I guess that was the best investment into my personal education since a couple of years. Watch directly from the browser on your PC, tablet or mobile.

Or download the videos to save and watch directly from your hard drive. Detailed instruction within the videos is complimented by PDF plans, to help you succeed with your own project builds. Watch the intro below. The Materials We recommend that you build this workbench in softwood, ours is rough sawn redwood. If you need speed then you can opt for pre-planed material instead.

The Tools Throughout the videos we build with minimal and basic hand tools to focus on mastering our skills with this essential kit. Work Holding This Series includes the detailed build of a traditional face vice and planing stop.

An alternate vice can be installed in this bench if you have a preference. Bench dogs, holfasts and stops can all be used within this versatile and sturdy bench. We cover many tips and tricks for improving your hand tool woodworking.

Learn As You Build Learning how to build a workbench is a great way to develop your woodworking skills. The Materials We recommend that you build this bench in softwood, ours is rough sawn redwood. Over 5 hours of detailed video instruction with PDF workbench plans. Chapter One: Preparation 27 mins. Chapter Two: Joining The Trestles 47 mins. Chapter Three: Completing The Trestles 31 mins.

Chapter Four: The Aprons 32 mins. Chapter Six: The Workbench Top 55 mins. Chapter Eight: The Finishing Touches 44 mins. You get lifetime access to all video content within the course. Your content is accessed through the Member's Area of the website.

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