the only thing I would have done is have a dust extractor or shop vac inside the unit instead of using 4" to 2.5" adaptors and hoses. Other than that, I consider this perfection! Amazing job!
I'm in the process of moving so all my tools are at my old home, but I picked up an old 8 1/4 skilsaw to get me by and I desperately need a work table. Really debating something like this vs the Paulk benches. I have a one car garage I'd be working out of, and ideally I can park the car in every night. I think it's just about long enough to fit something like this against the back wall. Very nicely set up bench. For me, I'd want to use bench dogs instead of t track but undecided as yet. Great video!
Ha! Lot of factors there. Not sure if you’re being sarcastic or if you’re trying to get a relative cost for tools, materials, labor, and/or if it’s something you’re debating to tackle yourself. Wondering if I should make a video to breakdown some of those costs as a few people have asked…
For someone who doesn’t have a lot of money for material, I’ve never seen a more expensively equipped workshop. It’s taken a lot of money to produce this setup..
I’ll take that as a compliment! Most of my tools are second hand from Facebook Marketplace or holding out for crazy deals. Same is true for a lot of my materials. My shop used to be cobbled together workbenches and cheap Harbor Freight tools and such. I’m on a mission to build a quality shop by upgrading one tool/shop furniture at a a time. I’ve done the “cheap” route already, but that doesn’t mean I don’t penny pinch while I save up and sell old tools to replace new ones!
Really like the coaster holder. I have built a few coasters, but struggle with the holder and how to make something that looks good. Just a tip as well, when using a router on square pieces like this, I would recommend doing your champher or roundover on the grain end first and then the sides. If you have some tear out on the endgrain, the missing chunk can be mitigated when you rout the sides. Yes it has happened to me on a couple of occassions. I was helping someone learning to use a router a couple months ago, and they didn't really understand what I was saying. They understood when the router tore a piece out of the side of the endgrain, and they were able to fix it by routing the sides.
Thanks! Yes, I’m aware of that tip, but have actually found it to often backfire on minimal chamfers/round overs. Sometimes the tear out from doing the end grain first is more significant than the small 1/8” round over on the sides can cover up, but for some reason doing the long grain first helps the end grain from blowing out when doing it second because of the transition already in place.
Awesome build! I'm currently building something similar for a client and they are picking up this exact saw. Would you be able to tell me the height of the base? ie. the measurement needed for the drop down section so the top of the base runs flush with the workbench. I've scoured the internet and cannot find a consistent answer. Is it 3-3/4"? 3-7/8"? THANK YOU!!
I imagine it’s because of the discrepancies of the little rubber feet on the bottom. What I recommend is actually building the top part of the workbench (which will be flush with the saw) a bit higher, so you can shim up the saw with some washers or something thin. It is not quite 3 7/8” (more like just under 3 13/16) so that’s the height I would make the top part of the bench to give you some wiggle room to shim.
New subscriber alert: Great build! I like your video's style and presentation. I have similar tools and would love it if you made plans available so I can do my best with recreating it (I promise to notch the BACK of the table for the drill press post, lol)
Thanks for the sub! I know, I really need to get plans made one of these days. Since woodworking is already just a hobby, I cant seem to find the time for it all!
If you turn your block plane at a bit of an angel it will slice thru your timber much easier. Also with the iron retracted you can wax the sole of your plane then buff it up. This is a FANTASTIC video. I have a new Saw Stop CTS. I am going to copy almost every bit of what you built. The biggest change is I will use a Kreg Tool Bench as my carcass. What do you think of that? I see where another comment said “Full Plans would sell like flapjacks. I would buy these plans pronto! This is the best CTS bench build out there. In fact it may be the only CTS bench build. Then you could buy your young son a Saxophone and a Bazooka for fighting off the Boogie Man. We have that same issue at my place sans the 2 year old.. Well Done Indeed!
Thanks. I’m a bit of a hand tool novice…although I just picked up my own Lie-Nielsen block plane from Maine. (I was borrowing my father-in-law’s $5 Stanley garage-sale find that wasn’t the sharpest.) Interesting idea about the Kreg Bench. Will you notch out the top part of the bench for the saw to drop down into? I know, I need to get those plans made one of these days, but there just aren’t enough hours in the day since woodworking is already just a hobby!
Nice station. Great tip on using the Bessey miter clamp to hold panels at 90 degrees. I was wondering what I might use these for as they've been collecting dust. Thx Jeff
Do you have a build video on the table saw stand for the dewalt table saw with the out field? I really like that and I have the same saw. I have the dewalt planer that is the next step up from that one you have and want to build a tablesaw /planer stand for them, constantly moving them to the floor is very awkward and very unenjoyable
Awesome bench. I've designed a very similar bench but haven't gotten to the point to build it yet. I'm glad I came across this video because I wasn't sure how I was going to build out the drawers. Also your solution that allows for the table saw fence to move was clever and simple. I'm going to redesign and incorporate a couple of your ideas. Thanks for posting this video!!
Very nice workbench. Good example for the one I would like to build. Nicely presented. Nice dad. A little sad though your cute (and handy) son is so into bad guys already...
Nice job sir I am in the same process with my workshop at home and I am a joiner 😂but I am lucky l have a double garage and I am just getting around to it 😂and no cars to go into 😊l have put a lot of draws and pigeons holes for my Milwaukee packouts l do like yours small draw’s good idea for these little spaces 😊
This is great. I'm planning to redo my workbench and wanted a Sawstop. Just wasn't sure which one to get. I only have half of a small garage and my laser take up a lot of space. is this the smalled Saw Stop?
I have a Ridgid contractor saw in my table, getting ready to replace it with the same Sawstop you have. Glad to see it can be done and I like the added wing. Well done
Tremendous workstation. The planning and measurements must have been daunting. you are extremely talented and have created so much in a compact beautiful workstation. I wish i had a fraction of your talent.
Looking to build a miter station and I have the same miter saw and drill press. Out of curiosity, is there a reason you didn’t take the base off the drill press to install it instead of cutting the shelf? Whatever the case - good video. I followed and liked. ❤
If I would have realized the ramifications of a possible screwup, I definitely would have done that. I was trying to avoid disassembling the drill press as my original solution seemed the easiest, but in hindsight, I think a hole through the work top would’ve been the simplest solution.
Ahhhhh, Toddlers armed with drills, takes me back to that day the wife and I were installing our first home upgrade - Solid Maple Cabinets, I was down to attaching doors and I heard my son running the drill behind me and thought oh how cute - until I turned around and realized he had been dragging it across the faces of the installed doors. Good Times Good Times.
Regarding the drill press, I would have just cut the hole. Removed the drill from the pole and slid the pole through the hole and then reattach the drill head. No need fir a slot at all.
