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Watching it five years later is so satisfying. I built your belt grinder design, all of your attachments and your table. I had almost zero knowledge about welding and your videos inspired me so much at the time (and I’m still totally into it) and made me evolve to other things. I also know it was a hard period for you but I’d just like to let you know you made a lot of people (like me) happy and more willing to learn the craft. Hope you are well . Regards
You really should consider drawing up plans in metric and imperial for this project as most people won't have the space, knowledge and time to make it but with plans there are plenty of fabricators who would be able to build it for them. i think its one of the best workbenches i've ever seen. keep them coming.
Jer, The in depth video is a great addition to the short version. Your skills, knowledge and attention to detail are great. I purchased your plans for the grinder build. And, hope you put out the plans for the cabinet as well. I'm sure others would appreciate and purchase as well. Couple things I plan to add to help a couple issues with grinding dust and sparks control that maybe you have already addressed. A) Use a thin self-adhesive weather striping on the inside of the drawer face. This would help with dust accumulation inside the drawers but more importantly protect the slide surfaces which will ruin them quickly and cause sticking. B) Add guarding around the areas that can incorporate a brush type end to knock down the flying debris coming off the belt as it goes around the rollers. The video shows from the sparks where this could help.🛠 Thanks again for your work, the videos. Keep up the great work.
Thanks. This cabinet is now kind of obsolete, since the Gen 2 grinder can sit on any normal workbench and doesn’t need a cutout for the motor. But I am working on a cabinet design that I think will be way better.
im a welder/ fabricator by trade, and understand where you were going from the get in the long video. im very impressed with your knowledge and experiencewith what i suppose your age is. im still learning valuable tricks from you young uns even after 40 plus years of this trade. i guess the day i quit learning means ive been dead a day!.
Jeremy, you and I must be related, lol, we both way over engineer everything we build. Excellent job. I just started the process of making the belt grinder. I look forward to seeing more ideas from you. You are a well thought out young man, keep it up!
You’ve built a family heirloom that will last many generations. Your great great great grandchild will be using that in 100 years. You should put a note inside it somewhere for him/her. Very nice piece.
I've noticed how you welds have improved from the start of the build of the grinder. If you make plans for the major parts of the machine, by the time someone gets to the other builds if the people can't get the idea threw their head to follow you along on the video. then they need to go back to basic. You are clear and concise on your demonstration. Keep going I like your ideas and common sense engineering for some thing that actually works right, lasts and can adapt to pretty much any thing you can come up with.GREAT Job!
I just watched all of the grinder related vids for the second time and also bought your plans. You explain things well and really build well. I have already used your coke can shim trick on other tool that I have built, it works great. i want to see content from you for years to come, so make sure your wear breathing protection. A lot of that dust will end up in your lungs and all of it is bad, from the material and the belts. I have been a woodworker for nearly 40 years and working with metal for around 25. I never took safety seriously when I was younger, I still have a passion for building things, but now wear breathing, hearing and eye protection. Unfortunately I have a chronic cough from my years of thinking I was invincible.
It looks like there’s enough room for a metal cover over the drawers. You could use magnets so it’s removable. Maybe store it on the left side. Mainly to keep the dust out of the slides. Also, love the extended video plans. I watched both. The shorter one was good to get my fix, and I watched the longer one when I had more time.
I like that I know you know the difference between connected and rigid. And you were able to convey that difference to me just in showing how it applied to the real world usage. That's amazing to me. 14:24 - Those were in reverse!
Just like your fabrication skills, your communication skills are spot-on. You edit your vids in such a way as to thoroughly express your intent. I have seen you make a few minor goofs, but you are always up-front about them and your fixes are always brilliant. I appreciate your build as you go approach and if you don't need a plan or working drawing, why bother with them? These are my honest opinions and anyone, including yourself are welcome to disagree.
I see this was published in 2017 but this is the first time I am watching. Your video's are great and so are your plans. I recently purchased the plans for this grinder.. Keep doing both videos and plans as you have been doing.
Only thing I can think to suggest would be to put a table of contents in the video description. With long videos like this it's nice to skip back and forth to specific sections and having the timestamps all ready to go would make that super simple :D
One thing some creators do for this is crowd-source it. They just leave a temp comment in the description or a first comment that anyone who wants to timestamp and title the sections, to do so, and leave it in a comments. Then the creator just pins that post when it's done. It's enough work to make the content, admin tasks are easily done by the community that benefits from it, and there's always personalities who enjoy these kind of tasks.
Im not sure i have ever seen a video in my life where there is so much thought and effort in making something this amazing thank you for sharing that it was really satisfying to watch
I am not going to repeat this build anytime soon, but I love the idea of 2 videos. The "video build plan" looks a lot better to me because of the added value of voiceover explanations - how to measure, how to keep it square, where to weld first to prevent too much warping, other concerns and safety tips.... You can't put all of that into paper plans; if you try it would be an unreadable mess. Keep it coming and I will keep watching your videos! ;-)
Being a former mechanical drafter I prefer plans, but I think I could build this using only the video. So 6 of one and 1/2 a dozen of the other. Well done Jeremy. This should last a lifetime but probably longer. I think you could park that tractor on this with no problem. ;o)
Generally, a good video is sufficient for any build since all builds are customized for the individual, his particular tools, shop size and work patterns. So, detailed drawings are seldom necessary or even applicable; ...except when building machinery, and even then some latitude is always implied. I recognize the amount of effort and knowledge required to make detailed plans! That's why I sometimes buy plans just to support the designer: For instance, I bought Matthias's bandsaw plans, several of John Heisz plans, and Timothy Wilmots MFT rolling workshop plans, even though I have no intention of building those things. Often, good plans ( like those) provide insights that most videos do not cover. But in most cases, we have to re-design anything to fit our needs, so a GOOD video ( like those YOU produce) is more than adequate. Perhaps the people who need such plans are those with little experience building. It requires some imagination and problem-solving skill to build anything. The more complex the build, the more engineering concepts and tool-skills come into play. Therefore, those with little experience repairing, building or modifying things are at a disadvantage. They want and benefit from detailed plans. Decades ago, I liked using good plans simply because they saved me money in mistakes and wasted materials. Nowadays, All I need is a few critical dimensions and perhaps some special hardware, plus a quick hand drawing i do myself. I find that drawing things myself is often better than any sketchup or CAD model, simply because drawing helps intuitive understanding. The maxim " If you ca draw it, you can build it" applies. Likewise, the obverse is sometimes true: Those who can only follow rules and instructions sometimes lack the imagination to finish any project without help. I think publishing plans is one honest way to make some money, and videos are a good way to promote your designs. It seems there are many RU-vid viewers who insist that content producers MSUT sell plans. I often see them ask for free plans too, as if they are owed free plans along with free content. So, to hell with those assholes. Do what you want. If someone can't learn from the videos you make, they're probably too stupid and too cheap to make anything anyway. BTW: I'm over 60 year old and freely admit I've learned a few things from YOU just by watching your videos. One main thing is, I find your work inspirational in the sense that, whenever I feel lazy, I remember how much effort you put into designing and building stuff. That 800 pounds bench with the four million drawers for instance. Perhaps the ONLY constructive criticism I could offer is, those who sit around watching longer videos probably aren't going to get out to their shops and build much anyway. So you might find those of us who appreciate you most, appreciate your tersely edited videos for their brevity and focus. But then, if enough demand for detail warrants it, and you already have the footage, you can present longer videos if you have time and enough people watch them to make it seem worthwhile. Bottom line? Do what YOU want. Even an old fart like me learns something from your existing video style, and you are one of the few people I can tolerate watching for more than three minutes. You make videos however long you like. We'll watch 'em, maybe on high-speed with fast forward, but we'll still watch! ;-)
I'm going to tack my comment onto what Learner-Learns said, because he's said pretty much what I was thinking. I too am a 60+ old fart who hasn't actually followed a plan for decades. I buy plans and watch videos for ideas on structures, forms, materials and processes. So, I could -- and may -- make some variant of this tool table for my grinder based on the first video. (Your modular drawers are a great idea...) However, I think videos like this would be invaluable for those with advanced beginner to intermediate levels of experience. If nothing else, they demonstrate the importance of good planning and deep attention to detail to the successful completion of a complicated project. And, your videos are entertaining as well as informative. "Kinda like me" -- lol Finally, I appreciate the fact that you go to lengths to show good heat management in your welding. I've seen so much slap-dash welding on RU-vid videos... Clyde
Beautifully done, Jeremy! I bet your folks are super proud of you. You have tons of talent, and great ideas to showcase them all. Really enjoying your videos. I have a workbench build on hold since about two years ago, when I came to the Philippines to get married. Now I'm really glad that I never started fabricating the drawers for it, because I love your storage box and floor grid concept. I think I'll be borrowing that concept when we finally go home. Keep up the awesome work!
Jeremy, I've been watching your videos lately and I'm impressed. I've gotta say how pleased I am to see a young man with skills, doing real work with your hands. Oh, and I love your belt sander design! I think it's the best I've seen. I will be buying your plans and building one for my shop. Keep up the good work!
I'm enthusiastic about your format. I have wanted to build some drawers like these and your in-depth instruction/demo makes that possible. I plan to make plywood boxes to slip into some pre-existing frames. I'll dado the sides and use the construction you showed for the drawers. All the detail is *much* appreciated.
It is probably a lot less work than making a set of plans. Just have to make one video and edit it into two. One long & one short. But then again I haven't edited a video.
I LOVE the in-depth videos. There is so much more information in seeing the process vs. reading a plan. Thank you for having the insight to try this experiment.
Jeremy you are one Blessed young man . You make the BEST video I’ve have come across on RU-vid for making a project. Most want to sell there skills that’s ok , you God will bless more I feel . I’m waiting for a 14x28 building to come . My plains for retirement is to build small projects for my joy . And work work table and drawers system is the bomb in my opinion and lest cost wise due to Covid everything has gone up so much. I want to learn to weld but first I need advice on a lest expensive welder. I like the one you have . Thanks for sharing your skills God has given you .
This is another excellent video Jeremy, I love this design. The only thing I miss is a parts list, I watched it the first time all the way through and then a second time to create a part and cut list. You are very informative, and this is a brilliant design to match what is, in my opinion, the best 2x42 Grinder design out there. You communicate the instructions clear and concise, anyone can follow along or run back and forth. Well Done Sir!
I am glad that I watched both. I was thinking it takes a long time to do edits... but it's gotta be better than doing plans. I feel that: "Yes I could re-produce this - without plans, given the detailed video" so therefore I'd say its a win. Hope my $0.02 helps!
I have to say that base on my current knowledge of building thing and such that the short video was sufficient for me replicated this table. Now it probably wouldn’t be exactly the same. Our height is different so the table would sit a bit higher, the type of tools I plan to store in the drawers and all the fun details that makes something you build yourself custom to your needs and likes.. personally I would of preferred a PDF plan with materials needed and all that stuff, something to go by or again custom from to my own liking. By the way I’d love the plans for the belt grinder! Even if I have a pretty good idea how to make my own... Thanks for your work and inspiration. All the way from EastCoast 🇨🇦
I really like the video style plans easy to follow. A cheap suggestion on grind dust would be put a lid on the bucket with a piece of stove pipe from the lid to almost touching the belt behind the roller. Thanks for your work!
Hey Jeremy, love your videos, the in-depth explanations as to whys etc. I also notice how smart you seem to be and also have a great sense of common knowledge on top of it. One simple solution to the dust problem would have been to mount the grinder facing towards the side of the bench with the motor hanging off the back right edge vs. the drawer fronts. This would have allowed the motor to swing back towards the wall, kept all the dust away from your drawers, and also allowed the top drawers to have access even if you lower your tool rest. Love the bench and the grinder and I have purchased and used your design template to build one. Would love to send a video of the grinder in action and some of my finished knives somehow so you can see my success with your vision.
Both videos are immensely entertaining, Jeremy! Great job! I love the product placement for your jerswoodshop sign. Haha! You are so thorough that I don't think drawings are required, and if someone wanted to replicate your cabinet, they could quickly draw and adapt your design to their needs. As always, beautiful work!
Hi Jeremy, I am not a welder or a fabricator, but I love your videos. They are very cool and enjoyable to watch. Great job. I look forward to the next one.
Thanks for the longer video! I would have built a sealed box under the grinder to mount the vid and controls in, that way you have compact unit that can be mounted to any surface without customization. Still very nice work!
Awesome fabrication work I really liked how u described ur process and the reason why you did what u did. I do fabrication work for a living and I'm impressed by ur build
this is an absolutely brilliant design & build,i take my hat off to you jeremy & i big pat on the back.i have subscribed to your channel & will look out for many more of your vids
Jeremy, very well done. Well thought out for what you wanted in a sander bench. I am a retired fabricator and the first thing I wanted to build was a belt sander 50 years ago and I did. Didn't like some of it so I built a better one later. then in my early 20s I designed and built my torsion bar front and rear independent suspension for my 29 Model A. I learned a lot from that, that help me through the years and you seem to be on a similar path. You have some nice technology to work with these days. I watch # 1 then this one. You would make an excellent teacher if you so desired to. Glad to see you working with your tools and making what you want. I think you were born for You Tube, this is your platform. Very, very nicely done.
I definitely like the 2 video idea. I like the in depth build log but as far as building from the video instead of plans, I don't think I'd prefer a video over paper plans. But if you did your cnc plans in a video I'd pay for that.
This means that people will not be able to build it (no welding knowledge and living in apartment) will be able to see it in detail. Me like this format!
I've watched this a couple of times. My plans for this is 40" wide with wider drawers. And a 3/8" thick top for using as a welding table with a 2" overhang on the sides and front for clamping. I am also going to use the area in front of the notch to make some sort of dust collector duct.
Short or long, who cares. I love watching you Kiddo! You are awesome. I totally get how you look at the build process and what you want to accomplish from shop projects. You are a perfectionist where it matters and keep things simple and practical where you can without cutting into quality. And Thanks ford the idea on the drawer double back. I have been leaving a small dead space there behind my false backs. Might as well put an actual back on there for small items hardly ever used.
Wow! I want my workbench like that. Now! Love those drawers. With this excellent video, at least I have a fair chance to get somewhere in the direction of this extraordinary high quality.
For the "dust problem" how about mounting a swing arm attachment for the bucket on the right table leg. This way the bucket is closer to the grinder and the dust, so it catches it before it can get inside the draws, but it can also be swung to the side so you can get access to the draws if needed. I hope this makes sense :P
I liked this video better than the first. I believe all the information is in the video to be able to build one without having questions. Very good job. Plans are nice to have, but this would work also. I would have liked to have seen your "Tool Cabinet/Workbench" in this format. I don't know Sketchup well enough to get a material list from it so that I could build my own. But with this video I could build the Grinder table. Thanks for another great vid.
Hi Jeremy Anyone who uses machinery can follow you with your video which is quite good . However a novice can follw your plans and video, and as they have bought the plans is an excellent explanation of the process with the plans mainly being used as a parts list and pl;an cuts to make it so simple ( sometimes your verbal description gives little technique gems). Either on its own is good but with both will give anyone the confidence to do the build. I have just brought your plans and looking forward to building it. Whilest I know it is a pain doing the plans but different people process in different ways , the better the construction process I am sure the more sales you will get. I really enjoy your videos and can only say "WELCOME BACK" my son has your traits and I see his struggles and with him it is all about getting the best balance he can, thinking of you with affection . Gene McIntyre
Thank you for this year amazing videos! You are one of my favourite woodworkers on You tube! I wish you a very happy new year! And keep up the good work! Thank you! P-O Olsson Vindeln, Sweden.
An excellent project and an excellent video. Impressive, as always. Thanks! P.S. Don't diss your own welding. There is certainly no need for that. As my welding and machinist friends tell me: "Welding is for strong; grinding is for smooth; painting is for pretty."
I too like the video over the paper plan. I would be adjusting the size to fit my space. I liked the detail of the drawers as well. Keep up the good work.
Hey awesome video!!for the dust maybe you could come up with a small plate that fits just under the front of the grinder to divert the dust-out and down to the bucket. Maybe attach it with magnets.. Also I love the drawer slide based on 1.5 inch spacing. That is my next project to redo my drawers in my workbench!!
I tend to avoid longer videos as they are usually longer because of endless chatter and fluff. Definitely not so with your video though; I appreciate how you speed up the video where you can and run it normal speed where it matters. I also really like that you say what only needs to be said to impart the information and nothing else. That tells me you value the viewer's time as well as yours. Excellent video as usual, and excellent craftsmanship; you are very talented.
You are the master when it comes to content. If I was so inclined to replicate this build i think I could do it from this video without too many problems. The plans to video concept is a good one especially when using uniform readily available material like box section. It is basically a jigsaw puzzle with dimensions of material thrown in. I think that if you built something less uniform with radii or even compound measurements it would be harder to portray to the viewer somewhat. That said the concept is good one and the time saved on *not* drawing up plans to sell as a file download easily pays for itself by making a video like this as available paid for content.
Awesome build. I’m jealous. What about a little deflection plate so the waste material goes off to the right. Maybe you can incorporate some collection into the top right door so it’s intentional to open the drawer during use to collect the dust and protect the rest of the drawers
