An amazing video and build. I can only imagine the video editing was a real chore but the final edit was well worth it. A quick question on the mitre saw, will this flip mechanism work also with a corded saw?
Hey there, thanks so much and I'm glad you enjoyed the edits. I learned a lot while making this video! Recording in 4k takes a long of storage lol. Yes, like Mark said, its a corded saw. When I flip it out of the way, I just wrap the cord around the saw itself. One of the compromises of saving space. Thanks for stopping in 👍
I was in awe of your woodworking skills and stop-motion video editing skills; when you transitioned by putting a hammer to a finish nail, it was a "level gold" moment that cracked me up to the point I had to create a clip. ru-vid.comUgkxIP4e9I8IvUTjOewcSfTT8qzjtSfKzTdx As another commenter said, you're on my top list of favorite channels. Thank you.
Just love the clip you made John! That is so awesome and so great to hear you enjoyed the scene! Thank you so much 🌟👍 for the encouragement! Wishing you all the best!
Hi Taylor thank you for choosing my workbench plan! First thing was to finish the "modification guide", that I included in all downloads, and now onto the adjustment video. It's just going to be a short no BS how to... I hoped to have it done already, but its been delayed. Hopefully in about a month I will have it posted. Between the guide, and the video I hope it will help others out if they need it, and I'm always happy to received emails to help too! vanislandstudio@gmail.com Thanks again Taylor! Wishing you all the best brother, Cheers
Nice video Paul. The bench is nicely engineered 👍. I know you enjoyed the height adjustment shelf but, for simplicity and a bit of laziness, I would have made it fixed height and moved the blocks if I ever changed the table saw.
Hey Simon thank you 👍 and yup, I'm sure there's a lot of folks who think the same as you, I suppose I enjoy doing things a tad different, plus I get some practice trying something new. All the best to you!
so he goes above and beyond in his meticulous measurements and everything but still has the time and patience to make extremely elaborate video editing so to the guy that asked who he is ....hes an alien and is even able to fool his wife
This made me crack up Rudy! I tell Anna I upload information to the mother ship while she's asleep ahahah I think her and her mom think I'm an Alien too lol. Thanks for stopping in Rudy, Cheers
Hey Paul! Awesome setup, thanks for sharing it! I'm completely new (really completely, I'm actually a programmer) to woodworking, I'm starting my small shop so I can learn and try this kind of stuff, do you think this setup is achievable for someone new to woodworking? Or should I start with someone easier? Thank you!
Hi Azgad thanks for your question... being a programmer I would imagine you would have to have some level of detail? I think woodworking is basically similar. For me, its all in the details. I take my time and make things as best I can with the tools I have. This workbench is not an easy build. That being said, its not difficult either. The hardest part of this project is the rotating shelf for the miter saw. I practiced this part first, and made a prototype. This helped me to understand the possible challenges I would face. The router work took time, but again, I practiced it on some scrap pieces of wood. To your question, I would say, if you have patience and enjoy learning new things / techniques, I would build it. I'm sure you will be frustrated at some point, or many points along the way, just like I was lol. See if you can make yourself a cross lap joint. See if you enjoy making it fit nicely. If so, I am not one to discourage anyone, and would encourage you to give it a go. Also, check out "Woodworking for Beginners" Its a Facebook group. You would be amazed at some of the first builds I have seen on this forum. Oh, if you start to work with tools / saws...etc. please be careful, don't do anything that makes you feel uncomfortable, and most of have fun learning! Cheers
Hi Yosri its nice to hear you found my video useful! Thanks for letting me know and for stopping in 👍 The wood is local here, "Douglas Fur". There are a lot of Fur trees here on the island. It just took a while to dry out before I could use it. Thanks for asking :)
Hey you noticed that? Cool 😎 I really like the speed square. I think I use it for everything, but what its meant for, like stairs lol. Thanks bud! Cheers
I'm not a woodworker, so forgive me if this is a silly question: When people make furniture, they are careful to allow for the expansion and contraction of wood across the grain from season to season with gaps for joints or panels to move. With this bench there doesn't seem to be any worry about that. Is it just that it is chunky and robust enough to resist, or am I missing something? P.S. I like your music choices. :) P.P.S. I also like your robot stop motion - reminds me of a childhood TV show "Take Hart", and the claymation figure "morph".
Hi There that's a great question! I believe that plywood does not have the seasonal movement that solid woods do. I also let the moisture naturally leave the Douglas fur 2X4's for a very long time, sitting in my shop, in a level pile using spacers to allow for airflow and moisture release. In doing so, most of the shrinkage that will occur has already happened in the pile. I've found, for the most part, you do not lose anything in length, it is the width that will shrink with loss of moisture. Once I had the moisture content low enough, maybe about (12-15%) I built the workbench. Since the build, I have not noticed much movement. My shop is insulated, I'm sure that helps too. I'm sure there are much fancier workbenches that take into account expansion and contraction more seriously than I did, like a worksurface that has been glued together using many strips (like a butcher block). Not sure if I answered you question, but thought to share what I did to mitigate movement. Glad you enjoyed the music and stop motion! Its fun to create but takes a wee bit of time lol. Cheers!
Paul - Brilliant. Lived in Port Townsend, Washington and plan on joining you in Van Isle when I retire in a few years. Perhaps by then you can hire a shop hand. In the meantime, I'm working on your original workbench - sans miter saw - and would love to build a separate miter saw station. Do you have plans available/for sale for your ultimate miter saw station? Mark
Hey there Mark my fellow neighbor from Port Townsend! So close to your retirement and that's great to hear. You will have to come out of retirement when I hire you up here ahaha :) Thank you for choosing my workbench plan and I hope you are enjoying your build! In hindsight, I should have thought about creating plans for the miter saw station and recording the build, but alas, I am without unfortunately. If you are interested in how I build it, I can send some dimensions and photos your way. My email is paul2011850@gmail.com Thanks again Mark for saying hi and wishing you all the very best! Paul
Holy cow, this video was captivating from beginning to end. Just enough editing to keep things engaging, but not too much to distract. Also.. those level-slide shots short-circuited my brain and I had to watch them a few times.
Hey I appreciate hearing your feedback and thank you for your thoughtful and encouraging comment 👍 Glad you enjoyed some of the video shots in there too! Cheers mate
Ahahah Thanks so much for that! If I could find where to get one, I'd post the link :) but think they do not make it anymore. Thanks for stopping in, Cheers!
Don’t listen to the detractors…this video is epic! The editing, music, stop motion and the subject matter all add up to a highly entertaining and informative piece of content. I especially loved your comments about your Dad. I grew up fascinated with my Dad’s workshop but sadly he passed away when I was 20 so I missed out on these experiences. I went and watched all your older content too, so cool to see your RU-vid progression. I look forward to more!! A new fan (and film producer) from New Zealand 👍
Hi Mark all the way from New Zealand! Thank you for your thoughtful comments. I appreciate you mentioned my dad and hearing about yours. I feel I am learning from one video to the next and its nice to know you can see the progression, I've been using Final Cut and thinking to try my next one using Adobe Premier, but not sure. Well, I really appreciate you stopping in, saying hi, and bringing me encourage 😊Cheers from Vancouver
Hey Keith thanks a lot for that mate! and sure thing here is the link www.amazon.com/Amana-Tool-Countersink-Adjustable-No-Thrust/dp/B07KKKBQH4/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=17IF2EKR1SBLF&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.gLdh5s2wBjSJpaCdVYLTtmU6K8bTrOaUrnN06JjEhYKOf45pOdPoo2POzEChFpgKog0cuOrqYd9e1TfQwLKRMeJ5BYZLnJfIuAxoesNkHh00SCgMtMQwcZqJNrCWB9VbC3jZpAjRMEwbzVwIbbRDxgvwRXubfKpDB8b68FlXUQA-K1pEvPHOYwgkya4BdK29p7M0hn2db_nM0VJhSQzyuxhJAEQxQuL6HgOJHBHn_1rRGwKW2BPiJfjzXH_jVcnTj9Nst-4befTwOf2Hz9UKr8MtwV0vyFFoc-LnvLkyD9I.zdagXLLjjH_0l0oImxrEoXqbDM49H8Oa_vKTXF_13Do&dib_tag=se&keywords=adjustable%2Bcountersink&qid=1724866228&sprefix=adjustable%2Bcountersin%2Caps%2C162&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1
super robota, jestem pod ogromnym wrażeniem. Myślę zrobić taki sam stół , wzorując się 1:1 twoim projektem. Nie wiem czy dam radę , ale postaram się, pozdrawiam z Polski ! dzięki !
Hi there! Poland 😊👍👍👍 My mom is Polish ❤ So nice to meet you and thank you for saying Hi all the way from your beautiful country. I will like to visit one day. If you ever have any questions about the build make sure to let me know... vanislandstudio@gmail.com Thank you again and all the best to you!
entertainment great. Wjhat I saw was someone that wasn't sure what he was doing. When someone overbuilds it tells me something. I trust you will learn something soon. Much to long for what I got ou t of it. When shops are to clean and devoid of other project that also tell me something. I don't necessarily visit a site to be entertained. I want to learn something. I learned I probable wouldn't visit you soon. Have a great day. RC
Wow, what a pompous comment to put on a highly professional video! Thank God that not everyone thinks like you, with your 3 subscribers and very amateur 7 videos to criticize someone else's work. If you don't appreciate the effort put into the production, just move on to another video!
Hi there, if its metal, Its so I can draw lines with a black marker onto the tape, showing me where I need to cut, sometime same with the wood, if I don't want to mark the wood with a pen, ill mark the tape, them remove later. Also, to keep tear out to a minimum if cutting wood. Nice that you noticed bud! Cheers
Hi VanIsle Studio, Out of curiosity, have you made any progress on this build ? I can't wait to see more of it, it is outstanding and I do hope you incorporate more tools into it to make it the ultimate workbench. A thickness planer that would use the entire workbench as an infeed and outfeed would be great, and also, a jointer that would do the same, with possibly a removable "top" to make up for the difference in thickness (workbench's top would be the jointer's outfeed height). Would also LOVE to see them being built in a mechanism that allows for easy lift/lower of the tools (idea: scissor lift-like mechanism)
Hi There, I've been inundated with house chores lately...doors, windows, roof..etc but.. I did purchase a router lift, only to realize Its the wrong size for my router Ha! I love your ideas, thickness planer, jointer, scissor lift! Sheesh you've given me a lot to think about! Thanks so much for sharing your ideas with me! Now I've got to get to working on it! Cheers
Hi Ryan, I can understand that. I wasn't able to purchase them all at once, pretty much a life time of collecting tools. Mostly from FB marketplace. Always some good deals to be found there. Thanks so much for stopping in. Nice to hear you appreciate the design mate! Cheers
Finally a well edited and made video! Perfection! It flowed well, gave great information and didn’t make me want to shut the video off for numerous reasons. Just my opinion but please video makers use this video as a master class in how to keep an audience. Thank you!
Wow you are too kind good sir and thank you for your thoughtful comments! I'm thrilled you enjoyed my workbench video and I'm looking forward to sharing more with you as time goes on. Thanks so much again and all the best to you 👍
Ha thanks for that Denis! You are too kind mate. Too bad they took shop class out of high schools! One of my favorite classes back in the day. All the best to you 👍
An amazing build and superior craftsmanship and artistry, not just in the project but the video editing too. Looking forward to seeing more of your projects!
Definitely High quality engineering & build. The Fine Furniture of the Workshop, I really expected a polished shiny surface, feel free to make a Part 2 where the robot attaches buffing pads to arm extensions and creates a mirror shine so the wood slides easier and the dust falls off quicker. 15:30 I was also expecting a Chesterfield cushioned effect on the table insert so the dust would conveniently channel into straight lines for cleaning up. But I suppose it will have to do!! If you're not cushioning the panel. please erase the excess layout lines, leaving them in it makes it look cheap and tacky like any ordinary mere mortal Yankee carpenter would do!
Hi John I enjoyed reading your comment 👍 and thank you! That would be fun to see the Robot polishing the surface with pads! I think you just gave me an idea 💡 Thanks again and all the best to you!
Love the animations, the build quality and, well, everything except the music which I found a bit too invasive. Not a criticism though, just an opinion, I'd much rather see your creativity in action than to curb your enthusiasm and talent. I just turned it down. Thanks for posting. Cheers 🍻
Hey Mandy thank you for your thoughtful comment! I appreciate hearing your feedback as it will help me with future project / videos! Its nice to hear you enjoyed the animations and the build! Thanks again, and all the best to you 👍
Hi Paul! I’m almost to the point of cutting the rotating shelf out of the top, just trying to piece the steps together in my head. I guess you first cut the shelf out at 90 degrees (circular/track saw then jigsaw to finish the corners). For the beveled cut though - how do you *start* that cut with a circular saw? I can do a straight down plunge cut but trying to plunge a beveled cut seems iffy at best. Do you just angle into it instead of plunging, then clean it up later?
Hi, Yes, I first cut the shelf out at 90 degrees, (circular/track saw then jigsaw to finish the corners). For the beveled cut, I carefully plunged my track saw into the cut. If you do not have a track saw, you could try a few things. 1st...I would clamp a staring edge to guide your cut. (Straight 2 X 4 or long ruler, or anything you have that is straight). Make sure it's clamped tight and will not move. You can keep light pressure with the base of the circular saw pushing against that straight edge and the tabletop surface. I would practice this on some scrap pieces of wood. Take your time, be very careful, go very slowly. 2nd - Do not cut to the line (where you need that cut to be)... cut before it, well before it. This does a few things, first, if you mess up, there is more room still to correct your error. 2nd, you can gradually sneak up to the correct distance (leaving 3/16 inch vertical thickness as indicated on page 60) 3rd. I contemplated using a jigsaw for this as well, but ultimately decided on going with the track saw. You may have luck with a jigsaw, but I would always practice these types of cuts first, on some scraps. The nice thing about the track saw, is it keeps the saw down tight and flush with the surface of the table. Hope this helps some. Let me know if you are unsure about anything... Wishing you luck here, remember to be careful, take your time, practice first :)
That's such a great solution for the table saw height adjustment. I just made a workbench and was trying to think of a more elegant way to do that than just sticking wood shims under the saw's feet like I did. I might have to add this to my bench in the future.
Glad you enjoyed the video and the adjustable table saw shelf! I learned a lot from watching Mr. Vereshchak create something similar but for his miter saw. All the best to you brother!
Awesome work!! But to me, the best part of your video, is the lovely way you talk about your parents!! BTW, I've seen some criticism related to the overall vibe, music and silly little things throughout the video. My grain of salt: I loved them!!! Creativity is always appreciated.
Hi Ale, its my favorite part of the entire video as well, getting to work with my pops. Thanks so much for that ❤ BTW Thanks for your grain of salt! I'm still learning what to do and not to do, so thanks for sharing your thoughts about creativity 👍 I Greatly Appreciate the encouragement! All the best to you.
