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Laminated Workbench Top - How To Make (shipping container shop)

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Making a laminated workbench top for the shipping container shop with standard lumber and basic tools! This is only half of the workbench project but I think it is a good "how to" of rather unconventional methods to make a laminated or butcherblock style work surface or table top. No special woodworking tools needed. No jointer, no biscuits, no planer, no pipe clamps... no problem ;)
... but I guess a table saw is sorta special...but it doesn't have to be a fancy one.. mine was $100 on craigslist!!
I had limited time to do this, so the rest of the workbench will be coming in a few weeks. Let me know if you have any questions:)
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@ckeller07 6 лет назад

Your assistant is great! My kids learned hands-on in my shop, and have picked up the DIY bug in their adulthood. Agree the fanciest tools are not necessary.

@homesteadonomics 6 лет назад

Thanks Curtis! I agree.. she always is willing to help... although mom got on to me for having her doing the poly because of the fumes....lol... so I'll keep her to just the regular non fumy things... to keep my wife happy ;)

@befmx31 6 лет назад

Good sense of humor. I like this guy.

@richardcatalinajr.369 2 года назад

This video was very helpful. I want to build a simple, yet sturdy bench and do not have all of the tools that many other videos feature. I don't need a 500-year bench - just one that will do the trick for the projects I will be doing. Thanks, great build!

@mikemorris2068 6 лет назад

You've kept it simple and that is good. You have proven you don't have to have all the costly tools to make something ....thumbs up!

@homesteadonomics 6 лет назад

Thanks Mike! It's always nice to see if you can improvise with what you've got on hand... of course sometimes it's nice to have an excuse to get new tools too...lol

@johnkelley9877 6 лет назад

You may not have as many tools as you would like to have but what you do have you use extremely well and it shows. The top is well constructed and looks good and that is all that matters. Thanks for sharing this tutorial as it encourages me to think out of the box too.

@homesteadonomics 6 лет назад

thanks so much John! I'm happy if any of these videos inspires someone to try something or give a project or whatever a chance... I really appreciate you watching and for the super kind words too! Joe

@CarlinComm 6 лет назад

Great build! You have a shop dog that doesn't mind the noise and dust, a beautiful daughter who pretends to help, life is awesome ;) I hadn't thought about using screws to laminate the top, looks like it worked well.

@Frandalicious66 3 года назад

LOVE THIS I am a metalsmith and have been looking for some DIY woodworking vids. thank you

@samanthanicholson9015 4 года назад

The nuair units we bought were nice too, the black tower looking ones to save space...they are working out nicely.

@kdwashington8584 6 лет назад

Great idea. Looks good. Your daughter is going to be one of those young lady's who is going to be a jack of all trades and beautiful. As a Daddy's girl I love seeing it. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Mom is doing an awesome job. Continued blessings.

@homesteadonomics 6 лет назад

Thanks Kim! She is my little precious girl... I love getting her involved. She is really excited about the playhouse build.. so you will likely see her in that one quite a bit :) Blessings to you and yours as wel;l:)

@striveforselflessness3220 6 лет назад

Ahh the laminated table top. One of my favorites. My current computer desk that I'm typing on, as of now, is very similar. Only it's made from alder pieces that I got for next to nothing years ago (I'm sure you'd appreciate that ;) My pieces were 3/4" thick though so my method was more the standard butcher block approach of spread lots of glue, place, repeat...... then clamp. No matter what method I've ever done though, lots of sanding is unavoidable. The trick is to limit sanding as much as attainable. Nice job. It always amazes me at how nice and durable of a table we can make all on our own for very little money and just some elbow grease.

@homesteadonomics 6 лет назад

yes, a good stout wood top is pretty hard to top... great work surface, looks great, feels great!! I'd bet your alder top is just beautiful!!

@Logiwonk 6 лет назад

Like everything you build this is ridiculously overbuilt, I approve.

@homesteadonomics 6 лет назад

lol... not all of them are overbuilt... but certainly most ;)

@jewdd1989 5 лет назад

Sweet Olive! I love my Aussie “Tula” too, couldn’t live without my shop fur baby lol. At least yours relaxes and can run off her steam in the desert! Mine pouts and glares those beautiful beady eyes 👀 at me lol! She’s smarter than I am sometimes... Your daughter is a doll!!! Super cute and smart! love love the projects! Most favorite are your shop builds and it’s helping me with ideas so thank you

@EddyGurge 6 лет назад

This is the way I do stuff like this all the time, although I'm a clamp hoarder. I use it for bench tops, and tool stands as well with wheels. Love it!

@homesteadonomics 6 лет назад

thanks Eddy! I'm definitely wanting to add to my clamp collection.. pipe clamps for sure! this bench top would have been well served for me to have some really good heavy duty clamps:)

@datadev1 6 лет назад

I'm glad you got a professional to apply the finish.

@homesteadonomics 6 лет назад

lol,..... yes, she loves to paint and basically spread anything with a brush... she should be in the playhouse build quite a bit:)

@beckybowen196 6 лет назад

Your assistant does nice work.

@homesteadonomics 6 лет назад

yes she does!!!! I love getting her involved and she loves anything creative...lol... she was actually trying to paint pictures with it at first and I had to tell her that it was just to protect the wood.. so then we went inside so she could do some real painting :)

@markrjones 6 лет назад

Another well done project, Joe. You might need to set up a small fridge to keep the mugs, ginger beer and limes cool for the occasional Moscow Mule! Remember, time in the shop doesn't always have to be about work. I'll hang out in my barn to contemplate which project to attack next.

@CoolHandLukeakaSgtBilly 6 лет назад

Joe, That's one heck of a good helper you have. If your concerned about condensation, look into a solar exhaust fan to take moisture out through the top pf the shop. I have containers and they work well at taking the heat out, don't know why they couldn't be utilized to remove moisture. Nice job on the counters and cabinets.

@homesteadonomics 6 лет назад

Thanks so much William!!... i like the idea of the exhaust, something I'll have to check into. As for right now I get pretty good air flow through the side doors and windows and the big end doors so I'm guessing if I crack them both a bit the cooler moisture will be mitigated pretty well. But with that said, I've only used it a short bit so I'll have to keep my eye on how things fair in the shop regarding the extra moisture. But I'm thinking it'll do nicely until we get our humid times during monsoon season :)

@fynbo1007 6 лет назад

Love your humor. Thank you for sharing your advice to make laminate table without pro tools, I like your idea. And you got a charming helper. God bless you and your family

@homesteadonomics 6 лет назад

Thanks Carsten! Yes, she is my best helper!! sometimes slows the project down but sure does make my heart feel good when she's helping :)

@thistledownwoodcraft3426 6 лет назад

Having done this about 5 times I have found out the screws work against you. The Redi-rod pulls it very tight but if you have screws in the wood, those screws push against the wood trying to come together from the force of the rods. Be sure to use washers under the nuts to get more force. With as dry as it is there, you may not have the issues with the separation of the miters, especially if you use the evap unit as that will add a bit of moisture to the shop. As far as the container, they are built for sea use so you may be good there. :) I like your shop, good work.

@homesteadonomics 6 лет назад

Thanks! Will consider no screws for the next one.. but I really liked how it helped me line everything up. but I do think I'll add another rod or two if I do another... I think they are the real back up strength after the glue of course :)

@jodygroshon7969 6 лет назад

Another well thought out and executed project. Nice to see your daughter getting involved.

@homesteadonomics 6 лет назад

Thanks Jody! She will be getting even more involved during her playhouse build for sure.... she's already got many ideas for daddy to implement and she wants to help for the whole build... of course she keeps thinking we can get it done it just a day... lol... love her optimism :)

@ryanhendricks7304 6 лет назад

Looks great. Nice to see a build that doesn't need 1000s of $$$ of equipment. Going to use this idea for a friend's outdoor table. We'll see if it holds up in FL humidity!

@homesteadonomics 6 лет назад

Thanks Ryan! Good luck on your friends table! ... one thing I'd change if I did it again is that I think I'd add another rod. I think that will be a lot of your strength for the outdoor table... so even if it did crack, it wouldn't be able to open up much

@kevinoneill41 2 года назад

Try using a small home paint roller to apply glue. After the foam is well saturated just just add more glue to the roller this I find is quicker and spreads more evenly. Using clamps will also distribute pursue throughout the top where needed most. I just happenen to have a floor sander, what short and level work it does and yes don't cut the ends off until you are happy with the level of the top. As the ends seem to get a little too much sanding and can taper off so watch for that as well as along the edges. Great job.

@tcelias 6 лет назад

Great job, and it’s functional, I call success! I haven’t had much success with any type of cooling, short of AC, in our garage/workshop. I succumb and stay inside till it gets cooler.

@homesteadonomics 6 лет назад

lol... I can feel you on that one. So far this little cooler is doing a great job... I will have to keep thinking on the humidity issue though

@mlo6965 6 лет назад

You do a good job on all your jobs/projects. You give common sense and let us know we don't have to have pricey equipment/tools. I enjoy your video's very much!

@homesteadonomics 6 лет назад

thanks Marc!! I appreciate that :D joe

@EricSorensenCanada 6 лет назад

Nice work on the lamination Joe! Add splines to the corners. That'll help prevent separation of your mitre joints.

@homesteadonomics 6 лет назад

I didn't even thing about splines.. that's a great idea.. and I think it would look really cool too:) thanks Eric!!!! Joe

@PalmSandsRanch 6 лет назад

Great looking bench Joe, shop is really coming together!

@homesteadonomics 6 лет назад

Thanks Philip! It really is... now to just finish the last couple things and start moving everything in :)

@Kellylogan1131 6 лет назад

That slo-mo tho and walking the dog 🤣🤣

@homesteadonomics 6 лет назад

lol... I gotta have a little fun doing this things ;)

@MichaelHall-rf3pl 6 лет назад

Wow, shipping container is wider inside than it actually looks. Good job

@homesteadonomics 6 лет назад

thanks! Yes, it actually has a decent amount of space.... but I've been careful to keep the benches pretty narrow to keep a good amount of movable space in between.

@fredrouse9334 6 лет назад

Great job, keep up with the great work

@homesteadonomics 6 лет назад

thanks Fred!!

@ScrapwoodCity 6 лет назад

Beautiful bench top Jo! I would actually stay in that container shop! It's coming out really really nice!

@homesteadonomics 6 лет назад

Thanks Dimitri! It really is becoming a nice little cave for me to hang out in:) Now for the mini bar;)

@silaspires8833 6 лет назад

I found my next project. 😃 great work. Learning a lot.

@homesteadonomics 6 лет назад

Thanks Silas! I appreciate you checking it out:)

@Dat376 6 лет назад

Maybe a drink bar area in your shop for your tea bags or coffee next. So you don’t have an empty cup. Haha

@homesteadonomics 6 лет назад

Hmmmm... you got me thinking.... lol;)

@Wiredogrepair1 6 лет назад

Hey Joe, I have one of those custom belt sanders with the modified handle. Belt Sander Races! Got to love them. Great job and the glue up lamentation will do just fine for the shop bench. - Jeff

@homesteadonomics 6 лет назад

lol.. I had too much fun with that one... I even was thinking during that that I should make a sander track to see how fast they can go... but then my wife would see it and just shake her head..."really joe??... this is what you made, when you have so many projects in mid completion.".... lol

@TheDudeRTR 5 лет назад

Using the threaded rods as clamps is genius, great solution for those without pipe clamps.

@yota87truck 6 лет назад

I’ve been wanting to do this style bench for awhile. I love the way you made due with what you had!

@homesteadonomics 6 лет назад

Thanks Carson! I like figuring out how I can do something with the tools I have... of course sometimes its a nice excuse to acquire new ones...lol... but I do plan on getting some nice pipe clamps at some point ;)

@-WoodyVT- 6 лет назад

I would of left frame off the side. The wood movement will certainly make that miter come apart. Look forward to the base!

@kslinthesand 6 лет назад

Great video again, you've really nailed the format between instructional and fun. Thanks for taking the time to film, edit and post these. Have a good one mate.

@homesteadonomics 6 лет назад

Thanks KL! I appreciate you watching... I'm gonna try to get some more of the fun off beat stuff in there as I don't want these to always have the same 'recipe' of intro, build, build, build, outro....lol JOe

@fadsadmo3254 6 лет назад

Having fun when working makes the time spent doing the project 👍🏾 great, this could also be used as a kitchen counter.

@homesteadonomics 6 лет назад

It certainly could be use for a kitchen counter! absolutely! :) .. and having fun is the all part of making a project enjoyable... sometimes I get too focused on the task at hand and have to loosen up a bit... this sander gave me a good chuckle when I was all covered in saw dust... of course it almost did the sander in....lol:)

@fadsadmo3254 6 лет назад

Am glad you have fun 👍🏾

@hollythebo 6 лет назад

Nice work! Well done.

@homesteadonomics 6 лет назад

Thanks David!

@hizo64HH 6 лет назад

Very impressed!

@homesteadonomics 6 лет назад

thanks!

@elkhunter8664 6 лет назад

Arizona for 62 years and very familiar with evap coolers. Let's say a love/hate relationship. Love the cool moist air. Hate the upkeep and service life of the units. Portables, in particular, with no bleed valve will salt/calcium up in short order. I suppose running them with distilled water would solve that, but may not be practical. I finally gave up and just run a floor fan in my workshop. I assume you will be using rainwater, (pretty pure), so hope it works out for you. Thanks for sharing.

@homesteadonomics 6 лет назад

So far its been good but for sure they can be a pain. I think my water should be okay but making sure I have good air inlet and outlet flow will surely help it to perform for the long term ... but with that said I will not really know the total performance until I've used it for at least 6 months or so

@JLWoodArtistries 6 лет назад

Great video. Top turned put nice.

@homesteadonomics 6 лет назад

Thanks JL!!

@AndrewScheier 6 лет назад

It's plenty strong the way you built it. Good thing you new where you put the screws before sawing off the ends. Nice shop you got there

@homesteadonomics 6 лет назад

haha.. yes I actually marked well clear of where the screws were because I was concerned about just that:)

@charljoubert6993 6 лет назад

Hahahaahhaha, I lost a sander basically the same and laughed so loud that I woke half the house. Been pondering a butchers block build for a while now, and your threaded rod method is the way forward. Have a ton of untreated oregan pine. Will send pictures. Great video Joe, enjoy the weekend.

@homesteadonomics 6 лет назад

lol... I had too much fun with that... I starting thinking of a track to see how fast that sander could go! Yes, definitely send pics... I do think the threaded rod is a really stout way to hold it all together... kind of like rebar... lots of extra tensile strength even if the glue ever failed. (but on that note... if I built it again, I would probably add another 1 or two rods in... this one had 3 but I think the more the better;)

@steffwicker 6 лет назад

Awesome work, love the "low tech-ness" of it. Looks great & the shop is looking awesome! Good humor bits too, made me giggle a couple of times 😅

@homesteadonomics 6 лет назад

Thanks Steff! I see one of these on your property soon...lol.. of course you're gonna have soo many other projects going on... so you might just make do with a piece of plywood and some sawhorses for the first part of your house build... I'm so excited for you : D

@uknowulikethat4042 6 лет назад

bench looks plenty strong, nice score on the cooling unit.

@homesteadonomics 6 лет назад

Thanks, I think it will give a lot of good years of service :D

@xw6968 6 лет назад

If i double the wood then i can make a table top for my dinner table in our holiday home.🤔 great idea. Ooo and the left overs you cut off, are nice for a choppingboard.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻

@homesteadonomics 6 лет назад

yes, for sure! ... and the leftovers will likely get made into something for a giveaway or something.. maybe a mini cutting board or drink coasters or something... with the homesteadonomics logo on them ... but something for sure:)

@repomandan07 6 лет назад

As a fellow Arizonain, great job. Thank you for the idea.

@homesteadonomics 6 лет назад

Thanks DAn! Great to hear from my local desert folks!! Joe

@cleokey 6 лет назад

The top came out well, thanks for the video.

@homesteadonomics 6 лет назад

Thanks Alan! I'm please with how it came out too! Actually a little better than I was expecting when I was picking through the lumber for it... that was half the battle...lol... getting straight pieces :)

@WyrGuy2 6 лет назад

Nice project, great getting your ‘helper’ involved too... as for the dog? I’ve been to Arizona (from the ‘WetCoast’ of Canada!) and with that dry heat, I’d be laying right beside her!!! An inexpensive solution if you do find that condensation is a problem would be to use a de-humidistat to control an exhaust fan (common in new home construction up here) set it for around 40% and let the fan go. Just be ensure that you have some air intake (screened) as well.

@mirzasherazbaig5388 6 лет назад

Great work 👍

@homesteadonomics 6 лет назад

thanks mirza!

@Asomesauc 6 лет назад

Looks great

@homesteadonomics 6 лет назад

Thanks Daniel!

@RichOnLife-1 6 лет назад

That is almost the exact same way I made mine. I did not have many pipe clamps. Its going on 3 years of heavy abuse and working well.

@homesteadonomics 6 лет назад

That's good to know! I feel this one should be pretty durable as well... just hoping the end miters don't move with the humidity

@GuntherSnaps 6 лет назад

inspirational! I want to make a top like that buy wasn't exactly sure how to do it with limited tools. Im a car guy and my whole garage is car working tools. I need another garage to mess around with wood! anyways keep these videos coming! Love your stuff!

@homesteadonomics 6 лет назад

Thanks so much GS! lol.. I'm probably the opposite... more wood working, metal working and general repair stuff than auto type tools... so I might have to go check out your stuff to up my skills on that end :) thanks for watching!! Joe

@FullSendPrecision 6 лет назад

I want my shop as dry as possible. A tiny window unit in that place would keep it cool no problem.

@homesteadonomics 6 лет назад

yes I may end up with something like that depending on how this goes.... Ive been reading on the coolers like this with my desert environment and if given enough air flow most report very minor humdity changes... but I guess I'll have to see as I use it more often:)

@tombob671 6 лет назад

because you had great help it turned out great

@homesteadonomics 6 лет назад

that little girl is definitely the best help for sure! ... or at least the sweetest and cutest :)

@silvergrizzly316 6 лет назад

Another great video and AWESOME build!! Love your channel, MY Friend!!!👍👍👍

@homesteadonomics 6 лет назад

thanks so much Gerald! I really appreciate that and am trying to get better with each video.. thank you for checking them out and the nice words too:) joe

@Canadiansasquatchbrewery 6 лет назад

Great video as always Joe! I like the use of 2x3 to keep it a bit smaller for the smaller space. Cheers!

@homesteadonomics 6 лет назад

thanks Steve! I'm a fan of the 2x3's... but mostly because they are cheaper than the 2x4's and the 2x4's would have meant more glue...lol

@accessfm 6 лет назад

Really nice job... gonna try it out. Greetings from Ireland!

@homesteadonomics 6 лет назад

Thanks so much! And great to hear from Ireland! Definitely a bucket list trip I want to take some day:)

@minutemark 6 лет назад

Thanks for the video!

@homesteadonomics 6 лет назад

thanks for watching Mark!

@georgecarlson3033 6 лет назад

Id just like to say i have a man crush on you love all your projects especially sunken glass house you have an excellent way of explaining your projects keep up the great work here in Aotearoa where i am from you are becoming a star good job my man

@mmx3662 6 лет назад

So very cool - I love NZ! :)

@rhymeandreasoning 6 лет назад

YAY !!!! Another video !!!! Makes me happy !

@StreetMachine18 6 лет назад

If both counters are exactly the same height if you lay a piece across them can use the other counter as a support piece it would be level allowing for better cuts etc.

@homesteadonomics 6 лет назад

I will likely make them both the same hieght for just that reason :)

@rjzo373 6 лет назад

great job

@homesteadonomics 6 лет назад

thanks!!

@huffster6344 6 лет назад

Consider using oils/oil blends (tung, boiled linseed, danish, etc) as a finish for real work surfaces like work benches since they penetrate very well. Varnishes coat with little penetration and can make the surface slippery. Keep up the great work.

@homesteadonomics 6 лет назад

I am a fan of linseed oil... I didn't even think about the slippery thing until you mentioned it and I just ran my hand across it and realized.. yes, much more slippery than I had thought. But after some work on it I'll have enough scratches to add a little roughness to it :)

@huffster6344 6 лет назад

Keep up the good work.

@kevinoneill41 2 года назад

Ha Ha ha. For my work bench, I used old red transmission oil. Looks great and I don't care if I spill something on it. It cleans up good. Some of my buds said the glue would let go. It's been 10 years or so.

@chrisp755 6 лет назад

Just amazing!!

@homesteadonomics 6 лет назад

thanks for checking it out Chris!

@JusBidniss 6 лет назад

Nice looking workbench top. Good proportions and very strong! My preference is to use glue only or with dowels, and have less buried metal in such a thing, to save ruining future drill bits or saw blades when I inevitably change it all around a half dozen times -- but I'm indecisive that way.... :) A reasonably-priced alternative to an expensive pipe clamp could be an off-cut of plywood with wooden blocks screwed to it, one of the blocks with an angled face toward the project, and hammering in a scrap wedge with a matching angle (a la Izzy Swan -- the man loves his homemade wedges). Wooden wedges can exert an amazing amount of clamping force.

@homesteadonomics 6 лет назад

lol... I'm totally with you on the indecisive thing.. i change things all the time regarding projects...lol but I do like the wedge thing... totally an Izzy Swan thing for sure... super smart all of his contractions!!! :)

@morfeo434389 6 лет назад

You look a lot like Mark Dice a very cool guy.

@cipherpharmd 6 лет назад

You're so handy!

@beachlife1411 6 лет назад

Super nice

@homesteadonomics 6 лет назад

thanks ! joe

@ConditionZero76 5 лет назад

Beautiful bench, well made!!

@chukchee 6 лет назад

Awesome! Keep em coming!

@homesteadonomics 6 лет назад

thanks! will do !

@Orangelemonblue 6 лет назад

Cool vid! Thanks!

@homesteadonomics 6 лет назад

thanks for checking it out :)

@bradjohnson4787 5 лет назад

Good job!

@bren106 6 лет назад

Mix some sawdust in with wood glue then use a spreader to work it into any gaps in your joints, it works a treat and they are completely invisible after planing or sanding. Not my idea by the way, I saw it on a professional carpenter's YT channel once but can't remember which to provide you a link.

@carpetcowboy58 6 лет назад

Don't worry about the link. That trick goes back to Noah's ark. ; -)

@homesteadonomics 6 лет назад

I will have to use that next wood project I build... I like it and I think it would definitely help with the blending in a lot:)

@shawnvandenabeele5927 6 лет назад

Great videos thank you for sharing!!!

@homesteadonomics 6 лет назад

Thanks Shawn!! Joe

@dustman96 6 лет назад

Nice work. It'll be just fine! I just have to comment on the evaporative cooler in a confined space. If it is not drawing fresh air and then ventilating to the outside then humidity will build up and prevent further evaporation thus rendering it ineffective.

@homesteadonomics 6 лет назад

Thanks DM! I'm using it mostly with both doors open as just spot cooling where I'm at in teh shop. so far no condensation build up... but I am planning to make a spot where it can store away from dust, etc,.

@kevinoneill41 2 года назад

Love the comments. I think some of you guys out there have some skills 👍

@cristianbailey8407 6 лет назад

that shop is taking shape! nice video, hey let us know how that cooler works

@homesteadonomics 6 лет назад

thanks Cristian! Will do! so far so good :)

@cokeman250 6 лет назад

Looks good buddy God bless

@oldtimeengineer26 6 лет назад

good job looks good

@homesteadonomics 6 лет назад

Thanks OTE!

@GTGallop 6 лет назад

Just cut a tiny 45 degree angle on the edge if the miter opens up.

@homesteadonomics 6 лет назад

Will do Greg :)

@SunnyHill769 6 лет назад

Great job you did here. Almost too valuable to work on. ;-) A cheap and good workbench top is also a kitchen worktop with CPL coating to use.

@homesteadonomics 6 лет назад

Thanks SH! lol... it will pain me the first few holes I drill in it... then it will be all good and I won't think twice about marking it up :)

@davidb9708 6 лет назад

And we put our handprints in the wet concrete of the teatherball pole base inside of an old tire.

@mmx3662 6 лет назад

Great video! (As usual) :) Loved seeing your "assistant" practice her painting skills - guess she gets that from her Mom (knowing how much you dislike the task!) LOL Very nice looking bench top!!! (Your well-worn and comfy looking "Hat" reminds me of your Grandfather's Cowboy Hat...just the same well-worn and used hat he couldn't be without...it must be a "guy thing"! Love it!!

@homesteadonomics 6 лет назад

yes, she is gonna pass me up in the skills department very soon... she passed me up in the cuteness department about 4.5 years ago though ;)

@RobinLewisMakes 6 лет назад

Olives grown, wow! Like this approach to holding the top together with threaded rod, nice and simple but crazy strong. Did Tys bench also use threaded rod? Would be surprised if the mitres open with the rods through them

@homesteadonomics 6 лет назад

Yes, she has grown quite a bit...lol... this dog just wants to be with us... oh yes... and to kill every rat, mouse and rabbit she can find...and then set them by the door to 'show off'...lol as for Ty's bench... I'm not sure.. he just told me to be aware that might happen... hopefully it doesn't but I guess only time will tell

@k.cashman427 6 лет назад

Any reason why you used screws between each board? Also, I hope you make that table higher--your back will be thankful. In any case, great job!

@homesteadonomics 6 лет назад

haha... yes it will be just a bit higher.. that was basically the height of the saw horses. as for the screws... mostly to help line them up and keep them in place. I think they will add some extra support if I ever get any cracks to... at least I think so :)

@ArthurDentZaphodBeeb 6 лет назад

2x4 bench tops are nice, but heavy as hell. A 8' x 3' flush exterior wood door is cheap and works like a charm for a bench top. And no dicking around gluing/sanding/cutting.

@homesteadonomics 6 лет назад

Yes, doors make really nice bench tops too... but this shop is narrow and I'd have to cut it down. This one took about 14, 2x3's in total ($2.15 a piece) so it wasn't terribly expensive. At more local HD/Lowes the doors are a bit more expensive than that... of course the glue, screws, rods and my time added a lot to the expense factor... lol So I guess in the end a door would have sufficed well.. but then it wouldn't have been as interesting of a video ;) Thanks for checking it out Arthur:)

@granthmeek 6 лет назад

Always thought I need a jointer/planer to do this. Yours turned out great! ....I'm set to tackle mine now. Thanks! BTW, what grit sandpaper did you use and how long did sanding take to complete?

@kevinoneill41 2 года назад

There are a couple of jigs out there to use your table saw as into a joiner great little device for projects like this. For finer furniture projects a joiner is the only answer with a plainer. What luxury.

@flyboy5168 6 лет назад

Joe as Usual TYVM you always come up with great idea and awesome finish ! Keep up the good work ! Any upcoming "green project " ( Like your Rain Garden, Green House, Garden, Bees... ) ?

@homesteadonomics 6 лет назад

Thanks Pierre! yes, green project next up will be the green house planting... later this month or first part of November :)

@flyboy5168 6 лет назад

Awesome my friend! keep up the excellent job Joe!

@blackberryhideout5793 6 лет назад

The bench top turned out nice, and I laughed at the poor sander injury. The workbench looks like it will give you lots of workspace while still being narrow enough to still make the shop feel spacious. Nice choice. What will you do with those laminated ends that you cut off? Cutting boards? Counter tops or something else for the playhouse? Also, I'm looking forward to hearing how the evap cooler works in the next several months. :)

@homesteadonomics 6 лет назад

thanks Jess! I was thinking about maybe making them into a cutting board/ or drink coasters, etc,.... and doing a giveaway or something like that... with a homesteadonomics logo on it or something

@danedesplinter9577 6 лет назад

Love ur channel

@homesteadonomics 6 лет назад

thanks Dane!

@rhymeandreasoning 6 лет назад

I cannot say enough good things. Very smart and talented guy !!! Great stuff as always !!! Pat yourself on the back and/or high five yourself !!! :-)

@homesteadonomics 6 лет назад

Aww, thank you so much! You are too kind... I would say, not really that smart or talented, but just trying to do the best I can :D but I will give you a high five if I ever get to meet you ... and a traditional thumbs up too ;) thanks again for the super nice comments RhymneandReasoning!!! Joe

@rhymeandreasoning 6 лет назад

Good man you are !!! :-)

@SethDrew 6 лет назад

When do you start taking orders Joe? Looks good. Looks like I have a new project for spring, along with a much requested Curvy Board for my daughter's.

@homesteadonomics 6 лет назад

lol... not until I get my daughters playhouse done and our mini camp trailer.. (my wife and daughter both are wanting those to be done ) those will be the last two really big projects for a several month period. And I'll try to focus on projects that may only take a day or two....lol....all these big projects are wearing me down ;)