Sjobergs Workbench Build | Nordic Plus 1450 | Sjöbergs 

Hi Karl; I received my Sjöbergs Nordic 1450 plus workbench and storage and I assembled it by following your useful video guide which was very easy to follow. I used a couple of coats of OSMO polyx for finishing the bench and I chose the clear finish. The dowels and holes for assembling the leg sections were very well machined and the dowels needed a few soft taps with a mallet to drive them home. The provided instruction set was unclear at a couple of points but thanks to your video review of the assembly process, the potential head scratching time was shortened by a considerable margin. I felt that the assembly instruction drawing for the storage unit could have been larger for the supposedly isolated views for the detail of each support rail because the coloured lines drawn at the end of the rail were very subtle and could easily have been missed. The support rail assembly was obvious when looking at each rail detail because only two of the rails had the necessary double rebates to take the sliding doors. The fastening system for the storage support rails gave me a small headache. I could not hold the bolt at the correct height to permit the cylindrical threaded metal end to be inserted and stop at the correct position for the bolt to be easily threaded into it. I placed the leg section flat on a work surface and inserted the bolt and its supporting washer from underneath the leg. I moved it onto the work surface so that the bolt would not fall out and then inserted the metal threaded cylinder in the leg. Lifting the leg section I was able to feel when the bolt had slipped backwards far enough to permit the metal threaded cylinder to be inserted to the correct depth and I felt the bolt go forward until it located the start thread of the metal threaded cylinder. I then took a few turns by hand so that the leg was loosely attached to the storage support rail. Rinse and repeat for the other rails then slide all of the hardboard and plywood panels into place. Apply the second leg section and fasten the bolts in the same manner. Stand the storage unit on its legs and adjust any panels needing closer and more accurate fitting and then tighten all of the bolts. All in all, it is a really good product and I highly recommend it to anyone who wants a really good workbench. Thank you for taking the time to show how you managed the assembly because it really helped me to put my own bench together. The point you make about the two screws for fixing the worktop to the leg and storage unit is well taken. I would think the rationale was to stop the top moving on the base. The weight of it should prevent the bench from moving, especially with some tools put into in the storage units. I pondered whether to glue the top to the vice supports but decided against it. It would be more useful to be able to divide the worktop from the storage unit if moving home or whatever.

Thx for the Video! It reminds me to my childhood. My best friend had one back then. We were 12 years old at this time and we build everything with this bench every weekend until late in at night and sometimes until the sun came out we loved it :D one of my first experiences with precision tools Thank you Sjobergs. :D I'm 36 today and i'm a trained carpenter

Great video, made putting the bench together so much easier. Thanks for making it.

Hi Karl, thank you for a well presented, clear and informative video!

I finally decided to purchase this same workbench with cabinet ( this video helped me decide). Only had it for a couple months, but so far I am quite satisfied. It has done everything I have asked of it and is surprisingly solid. I thank you for making this video which helped me greatly with installing the cabinet during assembly! Cheers!

Mine will be delivered on Friday, so I'm grateful to find such a nice video. Well done and thanks!

Thanks for the great video. I’ve decided to go for the same bench and your tips will be very helpful.

Hey Karl, I love the bench and the review. Thanks.

Very relaxed and logical instructions........a lesson for many who attempt to give such instruction......David Lewis

I didn't actually realise that you could buy a bench like this in flat pack form. Looks nice and sturdy with a decent vice.

I've just placed my order for one of these. It'll just about fit in my shed! Thanks for this video I'm going to watch it a few times to make sure I'm as prepared as possible.

Pretty nice mate - having two vices is super cool!

The excellent workbench! I am glad for you.😊

Thank you, Karl!

Such a frustrating experience with this Sjoberg Nordic 1450 bench. The very last step in the manual is telling us not to do the very first step in the manual if we want to assemble the bench in it's full capacity with the sliding doors and the drawers. The moment we do step 1 in the manual, no further assembly steps are possible, and you would not now why, if in absolut desperation, you do not decide to skip all following steps and read the very last step on the last page of the manual stating: "N.B. The two original rails (from step one in this manual) supplied with the bench trestle will no longer be required" The very first step in the manual is advising us to start with attaching the rails to the legs... So much FUN!

So I just got an Elite 2000 and I jumped online knowing that there has to be better, more complete or even step-by-step instructions on their site that were missing in packaging. Unbelievably the wordless instructions were all there was ….as you discovered! Very surprising given the outstanding quality of the bench itself.

Thank you so much❤

Wow! You move really fast!!!!!

Nice looking bench.

Pura vida mi amigo great workbench

this helped me out, thanks!

Just about to start assembling the new bench, I wondered if the drawers would be sturdier if they are glued as well as adding the plastic corners, just a thought! Great video, I will certainly be watching your other clips.

This video just convinced me to buy this bench. Thanks and I subscribed.

Hey Karl, just purchased the same bench to start me off today and have heard that the instructions can be a little hard to follow, so coming across this video will be a god send to me when it comes to the build. you have a sub from me..keep up the good work brother

nice video karl

Karl have liked and subscribed looking forward to your video's Many thanks

Carl, consider the twin slot shelving system (Ironmongerydirect) for a lumber storage solution for your garage wall. Adaptable, cheap and can hold a lot of weight.

enjoyed your video was nice and the upgrade tip for a larger screw, it was a good tip. can you please tell us about your dust extraction system, i can see one in the back :) thanks.

Question: I have the 1450 bench and have been using it for a couple of years. I just bought the cabinet and want to add it to the bench. Both the instructions and this video indicate that I will have to partially disassemble the bench to assemble the cabinet. I'll have to take the leg trestles apart. Is there any way around having to start almost from the beginning? Help!

Getting closer to buying this bench s o your upload was really useful, particularly the tips during build, a common thread with ratings is the poor quality of instructions. I do have a question, did you consider gluing the dovetails in the drawers, also how has the hardboard stood up, one poster replaced it with 5mm ply to improve it, cheers

I went without the cupboards and stability was fine, dont think the cupboards would have made it any more rigid... my garage floor was less than level, so that caused quite severe movement if, say planing... didnt matter as i attached it to a much bigger assembly bench. If youve got an uneven floor, i would definitely consider attaching this to a wall or other bench like I did... you could retrofit levelling feet. Highly recommend some grease for the vices before use. Also bought self adhesive cork from amazon at a fraction of the price of Sjobergs soft grips.

Very helpful video given the somewhat difficult to decipher instructions provided by Sjöbergs. One word of caution, Karl prefers to use wood glue for all of the dowel joints on the base. The Sjöbergs instructions do not call for this, and if you decide to glue them up, be 110% sure of the orientation of all parts, that every piece of the bench is in good condition and you won’t need to be returning anything to your dealer. Why do I say this you ask? First of all, like most people will probably do, I ordered the bench online, which means it is subject to shipping damages. I live in the Los Angeles area, in an easy to deliver to spot and it took not one, not two, not three, but FOUR attempts before I received a bench that was undamaged. (Even then, I combined parts from numbers 3 and 4 to come up with a damage free build) On bench number three, I thought all was well and proceeded to assemble the base first. Because the instructions are terrible, and I was anxious to get going, I didn’t notice in the drawing the small differences between the front and back orientation and where everything needed to be. I had to redo it twice to orient the front dog holes correctly and make sure the small overhang was in the back. This would not have been possible if it had been glued up. Low and behold, when the base was finally oriented correctly and standing, I put the top in place and took a closer look. Almost immediately I found a large crack that I hadn’t noticed when unpacking the box, meaning the whole bench was going to have to go back- again… Had I glued the legs up, it would have become a much different conversation with the store I purchased the bench from… My advice- follow the instructions, as bad as they are, in combination with this video, and proceed with caution. Dry fit everything and make sure it’s correct. Look at every part closely to make sure it’s not damaged. Only then, would I pull out the glue on the base. Honestly, I don’t think I will ever glue it up. The base is the weakest and ugliest part of the bench and I’ll probably make my own out of more substantial stock when I have the time. I’ll use this base for an outfeed table or some other use… All that said, I found Karl’s video essential, and thank him for taking the time. It was a great help.

amazing... thanks so much... for such a well made bench, you would think they could spend 5 mins to improve the instruction for assembly. Without the video I might still be trying to figure it out in 2025. Thanks for the video, it helped a lot.

What a useful video, Karl. Thank you very much for filming your assembly of this bench. I am just about to purchase this exact bench. Please could you say which glue you used? As for oiling the bench, how much oil did you use? I was considering the use of OSMO Top. Thank you once again. (now subbed) 🙂

Hi, very good video, thanks. I am just resgu to buy the same workbench, but would like to get your feedback, after using it for some time now. Additionally I sm thinking about buying the bench without storage... does this affect its rigidity? Thanks in advance!

Any thoughts for if I want to take it apart again when I need to move?

Hi Karl , I’ve just received the Sjoberg1450 & storage pack workbench as a replacement for the Axminster UKJ MFT that did not fit together as advertised. I have previously looked at you assembly videos and think I would be questioning the instructions without you videos. I will let you know how the assembly goes. Any more tips after your use so far?

Hi there! I know you made this video a while ago but I was wondering if the vise has any problems with rocking or racking, meaning that when you close the vice with a smaller wood pieces at the sides, the vice closes more at the oposite side where you have the wood leaving a gap, ergo the vice jaws are not parallel to each other. I'm thinking about getting the "Sjobergs Nordic 1450" but if it has that vice issue I might get the Sjobergs Elite 1500 that has a better vice. If you could let me know your experience with the Vice and overall workbench I would really apreciate it. Hope you see the coment I may ask also in the comments. Thansk you!

I don't seem to be able to find any of these benches in Australia.

Sheet of ply for the top o them metal stools would work as good . Looks cool though

I'm curious, how have you enjoyed this workbench over the years? I'm debating between getting a Nordic or Scandi. Is the Nordic really sturdy enough for most everything a hobbyist is going to do? Or do you wish you had splurged for the Scandi to get that extra sturdiness?

Good video, looked a mass of parts when you started and the instructions looked basic to me, I am used to reverting to idiot proof ikea instructions - well done

BRAVISSIMO E CHIARISSIMO. ORA COMPRERÒ IL BANCO E SEGUIRÒ LE TUE ISTRUZIONI

Will you be staining or putting an oil on the bench?

Nice video Karl. Just wondering if you thought about building your own workbench and if so why you decided against it?

what table saw ????

Dear Carl, it's me, Roland from Kiel, Germany. I enjoyed watching your video about the workbench. Finally, I decided to order one for myself after watching your video. How is your experience so far with the bench? Did you do any improvements?

Hi! How can it stays in place at only 35 kg? Especially when planing...

What is the price for the workbench in the UK?

Thank you this was great!

Great video, thanks. p.s. You have Ricky Gervais's voice.

This was a very similar build to the 1340. Thanks, you definitely helped me some.

I can recommend giving all the wood three coats of OSMO POLYX HARD-WAX OIL 3044 RAW 750ML and using TITEBOND ORIGINAL WOOD GLUE - sorry about the Caps - copied it from my invoice. Apply the oil first before assembling - it's much easier that way. It took me about an hour a day for three days to allow for drying. I stacked the pieces on their ends while drying. I supported the worktop on the corners with some folded cardboard to allow air to circulate while drying. Thanks for the video - the instructions aren't great. By the way, that single screw to hold the top on isn't sufficient.

Good video , love the titles explaining what your doing. Tho the down shot at around 7:30, had me wondering if you where making a bench or a urinal. Perhaps just my inner demons tho :)

How stiff/rigid is that workbench? Have you tried planing or sawing on it yet?

I assemble IKEA furniture for my wife and some friends, I never considered that I am building that furniture. I don't see how this workbench is any different.

hi karl you spending some money new sander new work bench you won lotto lol

Useful video; I followed your lead and assembled my new bench. Unfortunately my top split within 4 weeks of delivery. They said it was dew to not having an environmentally controlled workshop? Eventually they sent a replacement and this top was found to be warped too. I noticed the ends of your bench, had no gaps, my did. Overall I think they a good design but the delivery and workmanship is poor. I have said I want a full refund.