Hell of a nice job my man. I want to make one myself. I just haven't tackled it yet. Like you I'm a beginner in making videos. Started my own channel a months ago. Keep up the good work.
So many interesting characteristics here. I've been considering a wagon vice, but I like the versatility of the twin screws model you've employed, and Veritas makes great stuff (e.g. those Bench Pups)! I also like the thought put into the middle insert. Very functional in a number of different ways. And your mallet holder! Well played! My only issue is the level of shop envy you trigger in this video. Beautiful space.
Ah thanks for the kind words! Honestly, I chose the twin screw vise partly due to the intimidation factor of installing a wagon vise, haha… that and the twin screw allows for stock to be clamped along its width for easy sawing off the side of the bench, which has been awesome 🤘
BTW, I, for one, would love to see anything regarding your work with the axe, including technique, maintenance, etc. As I get older, I foresee doing smaller work more often, including spoons and other utensils. I know little about how to use them, so if you're ever so inclined, you'd have at least one guaranteed LIKE.
Fist video, first project. Well you are far better as a beginner than myself and many others with some years on us. Beautiful work and a very inspiring workbench. Build by you, for you and more of us should do that instead of following the norm. Again, great job and I look forward to seeing more of your work.
That's a beautiful bench! I really like the contrasting wood species. I actually like everything about it. Keep up the videos. I'll definitely be on the lookout for more.
Lovely job mate. I'm about to embark on my own Moravian workbench out of reclaimed Merbau from some decks we removed at home. Very exciting and I can't wait to get started! Cheers and thanks for sharing, Dave (Sydney, Aust)
Dude! I’ve just finished mine here in Melbourne from reclaimed merbau and jarrah decking. Got an oak slab for the bench top, some Oregon and meranti found it’s way into it and a couple of cherry bow ties. Been the best thing I’ve ever made, I fumed it so it’s dark and substantial, finished it off with BLO and shellac…..it’s a love affair, me, the Moravian and a golden dawn.
@@rossmcleod7983 Well done Ross! It sounds beautiful - almost too nice to use. You have certainly chosen some lovely timbers and the cherry bow ties must really set it off. Now I really am jealous and would love to see it. I have to admit that I've been distracted of late, by trivial matters such as completing our house renovation, driving kids to endless sporting fixtures and starting up a new business etc. However, our newly renovated house has a 100 sq m garage which I'm setting up to be what will hopefully be an effective woodworking space (may even house a couple of vehicles and a motorbike). Making this workbench remains in my plan (though unlikely to be anywhere near as special as yours) and I'm glad you reminded me how much I need one. If you find yourself wanting to make another workbench (can you have too many??), have a look at the "Pedulla Studio - A new style of workbench" on YT. That should get the heart rate up. Cheers from Sydney - Dave
Sweet bench! You're a natural. I started out woodworking in an apartment years ago. I don't miss that. Got tired of the pesky neighbors that slept during the day. 🤣
Your reversible drop in insert was quite the revelation to me so I might have to modify my existing bench although a full length cutout may not be necessary. I will give it some thought. Thanks.
I got the idea/inspo from the Samurai Carpenter's workbench - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-SB0-F6yq8zM.html&ab_channel=TheSamuraiCarpenter
Hi Sean Just found your channel and have subscribed. Love the workbench and the fact you are in an apartment with a view is so cool! I see a guitar in the background and expect a guitar build in the future, that said anything you make on that bench will be great to see. Welcome to RU-vid! One Handed Maker - Australia
Very nicely done, and very impressive for an apartment dweller. I do get a little worried seeing the window right behind the bench, but if you are used to dealing with it I guess it's fine...
Beautiful work, I am making my own first workbench in my home office too, I have finished the top and am building a cabinet underneath. Like your choice of wood, mine is maple and purple heart, workbench could use some durable and nice wood if one can afford it. Your video is inspiring to me, looking forward to seeing more.
This isn't a workbench, this is high end furniture. Gently used(one of a kind character), you could get a fortune for this bench. Designers would kill for this bench! You should get pics out to the home designers in your area and beyond. You may have to crate it and ship it, but somebody out there will be glad to pay for the opportunity to provide this (gently used) workbench to their client.
nice cute bench, i like the smal detail, i m curious about how it hold heavy and planning but it s very nice. Also the hardware are great, so if any time in the long future this bench hits some limits, the hardware will be good quality part to reuse anyway.
Very nice workbench especially for your first one! My first bench was a 2x6 nailed to the garage wall 😂. Hope to see more videos using your bench in the future. New subscriber.
Great first video and what a useful project! When you gave the dimensions, I didn't hear the top thickness or the weight, can you post that too? Thanks a lot, I'm looking for what's next from you. Keep up the great work!
Nice. I, too, have have recently built a Moravian style workbench. Mine doesn't look nearly as good as yours, as it's built from glued up construction lumber. It serves it's purpose well, though, as a lathe stand. The modular design does fit the needs of an apartment dweller, doesn't it?
I didn't even take build photos. Built on the cheap, constrained by the lengths of dimensional construction SPF lumber. Basically scrounged materials. Only dollars spent were on glue and a Harbor Freight pull-saw. Found a set of Aldi chisels for the joinery. Made a mallet, also from scrounged material.
Nice workbench really enjoyed ur video! Do u have the criss cross support on your face vise? If so how have you found it being on the slight angle? You seem to be the only guy on RU-vid to do this and was wanting to do the same thing. All the best and keep those videos coming!
The criss-cross at a slight 15 degree angle has not been an issue at all for me. It bogs down a bit when the jaws are open past 6”, but I rarely do that
God damn dude, you can’t just say “I made a neat workbench” and then flash this work of art as if it’s no big deal. Frickin heck. What a fantastic creation. Is it oiled or finished in any way or are you raw doggin’ it?
All the love for this bench. I am in the middle of designing my own and am wondering if you considered a tray, ind and if so, what made you decide against?
Beautiful work! I am also working on a Moravian style bench of similar size (small shop). Quick question. The legs look like they are at different angles. You mentioned that the leg vise end is pitched at 15 degrees. Is it the same angle on the tail vise end? It could be that the appearance of a different pitch is just camera perspective. Hoping I can make something that is 10% of the quality and beauty of your work. Thanks.
Good eye, it looks slightly different because the chop of the leg vise is not quite 15 degrees. However, the leg set behind the chop it is at a mirrored angle with the tail vise leg set (or should be darn close)
Its lovely! and its so nice to see builds here on RU-vid. I do have a question. Are those breadboard ends or ar they glued on? if so are you not worried about wood movement?
Hi, it looks v nice . I do have a question though, would you have preferred to move the legs further apart? (I do realise you may have do this at one end for the twin screw end vice)😊
Yea, I tried my best to push the legs out as far as possible. Currently the right leg is almost right up against the twin screw vise screw when closed. Ideally the workbench would have been a bit longer and that would help a bit more with stability, but I couldn’t afford the space.. it’s not a bad size as is, but I’d prefer a bit longer for sure
Hi Sean-only just realised you Ve left out the cross mortise & tenon, (short ways on the bench), any reason or did you think it unnecessary with the strong maple 🍁 worktop?
@@benconstruct good question. I’ve actually got a mahogany through tenon at the top of the legs that runs perpendicular to the table length that the tabletop rests on, and I’ve also got a dovetailed stretcher right at the bottom of the legs under the shelf that also runs perpendicular. Not too bad for stability, but should have probably done another in the middle for extra rigidity.
@@999Eikes oh so you didn’t do the bridle joint & turned it into a full mortise. With hard wood legs, should work 👍. I Ve also wondered if that would n’t improve things, but was thinking more along the lines of adding shoulders to each side to give it more strength. (The one I am working on is only out of spruce -yellow pine type wood, but was going to use oak for that. )
Bit of both truthfully. Already got a few nice scars on er, but in my opinion that makes it better. Work holdings work great, gotta love the Moravian design for stability
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