Dave, this is a beautiful bench! It seems like it will afford you a great deal of flexibility and has unlimited potential. I love the work you’ve done with the Roman workbenches, this is similarly brilliant.
I have been considering a knock down bench for my new workshed/shop. This design is even simpler than the one I have been thinking of. I have a few sheets of reclaimed MDF, so my give it a try. Is there any reason that the apron is not fitted onto the base with french cleats, they could probably hold the thing inplace, with the top pressing onto it, so no plug/sticks needed?
@@alanthompson2063 pegs are needed for the apron, otherwise the apron would lift the top under use. I wouldn't recommend mdf for this build, it's a lot weeker than plywood, especially with cut outs, it also damages easily. Thanks for watching 👍
Great video! Where do you source wood from usually? I'm in the north east also and don't have a van so mostly been getting deliveries from B&Q and the like, but wondered how you go about sourcing stuff yourself
@@lukeE632 thanks man, I get my ply from vikingplywood.co.uk Adrian is bang on, he'll breakup your ply so it'll go into the back of a car, and he'll look after you if you're a returning costumer. He's a lot cheeper than b&q.
Nice work on the design. Looks sturdy enough. Is there any bounce if you're chiselling with mallet? Plenty of scope for customising with extra shelves & brackets. Seriously should sell the plans or at least copyright/patent the design. This could be as popular as the workmate. The designer is now millionaire!
@@JohnColgan. Thanks man, I appreciate your time, there is no bounce, I showed a little chisel work in my last video. Unfortunately I don't get enough views etc. To sell anything, So I think I'll have to keep on working 😂 As long as it helps a small handful of people, it's all good 😊
nice dude agreed seems like it should be really stiff if the panels are well fitted together and there is adequate support against sagging. looking forward to next video
@@contestwill1556 thanks man, I really appreciate you taking the time to watch. I think the key with stability in this design, is good lay out, patience, and as you say, a good fit.
You should send this to Sjobergs and ask them if they want to do a joint project with you or buy the design, you’ve got a really good product there mate.
@@DW_woodworks Sounds weird but, I built a grooving plane (out of 2x4) to cut the groove in the grooving plane. Acted as a test build/prototype and it cut the second groove better than I hand cut the first. So win-win. LOL.
I’m so surprised you didn’t have both more views and subscribers, you are one of the few people that have explained the makers process and build project. Great 👍🏽 work. Thanks heaps.
Your little 10mm reamer. Paul Sellers hade a small blade holder for sharpening. Pair D shaped sides, held together with loose bolt75% into length, tap a wedge into back to cantilever clamp force to front
I know what you mean with Boiled Linseed Oil, RANCID !! Guy on RU-vid James Wright dips his fingers into jamjar to apply his oil, he oils just about everything.
Nice Wari Kebiki. Best classic way of securing the scribe blade is with a wider slot, smaller blade and secure with a wedge across the grain. Lemongrasspicker madesome about 5yesrsago. Also Rex Kruger 1-2 years ago. I like your work, new subscriber added!
@@JohnColgan. Thanks man, I appreciate that 👍 A wedge is a good way to secure the blade, but I wanted to try this method which is seen in some Japanese gauges. Thanks for watching man, again, much appreciated.
Your an inspiration to many I'm a retired bench joiner now I volunteer with the national trust teach apprentice bench joiners how to use hand tools , you keep up the good work, Regards pete@@DW_woodworks
This bench looks really neat. I love the ease of fixing with pegs when the apron is being installed. Seems like a great height for you too. Nice one :)
Cheers, really good explanation into how you have done things and the rationale behind it. With the hold down clamp issue why don’t you simply get a hole saw cut a few rings out of let’s say 20mm ply or mdf and glue / screw them to the underside of the holes where you want to use hold down clamps that way you save on weight / expense of a second bench top sheet. The only sacrifice would be you most likely are not going to be able get the other clamps through those holes anymore unless you create some kind of slot (so in effect the rings are actually c shaped) not sure how that design would hold up over time though as I have never tried it!
Another good idea. I've had a lot of ideas, and had some suggested, and in the end I've just decided to leave things as they are, and use the bench to see how I get on. I wanted the bench to be simple, so I'm trying not over complicate things, I also wanted the bench to be built within a day. With all this being said, the good thing about the bench, is that people can add, and experiment with ideas.
Very nice explanatory video. The bench design is simple and very clever. I like it a lot. I look forward to seeing the video with the final design and the plans.
Many thanks from the US. Helping my mate build a workbench at his new place and I've been torn on what to recommend. I have a Roman bench myself but noobies seem to find them too "primitive" despite the genius of the work holding options.
@@codyflagg3440 they are good benches, people are too quick to dismiss them. As I said my back isn't great, so I've got to minimise my use. Ironically I've just designed and built a slot together workbench, which I spoke about in my last podcast. Thanks for watching man 👍
@@ltgreyarea76 thanks man, I'm not selling these at the moment, there is going to be a build video and plans available soon. I may in the future offer the benches for purchase
Why not adding on top of the plywood top an additional layer of solid wood or plywood without gluing it permanently.? Just dropping it in place like the bench top of the moravian bench. In this way you will be able to use holdfasts. Another idea that will enable the use of holdfasts is to add blocking just beneath off the holes. This workbench is an excellent idea . Thanks for sharing it. Keep up the good work!
Another good idea, and I've just replied to someone with similar ideas, so it's pretty much the same answer. I've had a lot of ideas, and had some suggested, and in the end I've just decided to leave things as they are, and use the bench to see how I get on. I wanted the bench to be simple, so I'm trying not over complicate things, I also wanted the bench to be built within a day. With all this being said, the good thing about the bench, is that people can add, and experiment with ideas. Thanks for watching, and your input, much appreciated 👍 Sorry for the late reply.
Great explanation of the rationale behind the bench. It is really attractive alternative but the lack of holdfast work holding is bumming me out 😅. I use holdfast more than anything else
@@blawa cheers mate. I know, I do like my holdfasts. I'm going to see howp I get on with the mft clamps, and my usual peg workflow. Only time will tell. Thanks for watching, I appreciate your time 👍
I don't know if anyone has mentioned it already. Why not add additional offset dog holes to hold on the apron? Rather than using ones that lined up with the MFT top.
@@joeianson I did think of that, but decided to use the holes already there. If this interferes with my workflow, then I'll have to add the extra holes as you say.
I always use ear protection when working with hand tools as well. My grandfather lost his hearing to the deafening sound of a planer. I am honestly concerned about the opened toed shoes in a working environment, especially when using sharp tools such as a saw. I recommend going barefoot.
It's not supposed to be useful, it's showing and update to a bench that I've been building for people who have been following along, you clearly haven't been following along. If you want a useful video, perhaps wait for the build video of this bench, or choose another video.
