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Great and relatively easy build that I just need to tackle. Thanks to your channel, I now have the need for this on several projects I am working on. Thank you, Sir.

Excellent idea! Front-side clamps with vise save a lot of money! Thanks!

I love the idea and could easily make use of one. This could be made even more versatile simply by adding dog holes as an alternate clamping method

Yep, I see one of these in my future, and it will go to every jobsite I go to.

@731Woodworks

2 жыл бұрын

👊

Recently saw another "make a portable workbench" video and as always, I'm trying to figure out if I can pull this off with just a circular saw and a couple other tools. Seems like there's a lot of relying on that table saw for squaring off pieces and such.

I love this design, very smart !

I love this! My workshop is the back patio, and it takes about 20 minutes to set up, and 20 minutes to tear down (16 minutes if it's starting to rain!) This would really cut down on that set up time, since all I'd have to do is clamp it onto a folding workstand. It's better than anything I currently have, so yeah, I gotta make me one of these! Thanks! God bless!

Very exciting & useful W/B es & perfect for the job.!

I found your channel about a week ago (and don’t remember how lol). I have really enjoyed your videos so far! But most of all, I have enjoyed how you share your faith

Man congrats on the channel growth and shop upgrades! Haven't been on recently and to see how it's taken off for you is awesome!

@731Woodworks

2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it!

Thanks for this. I love this build. I am in need of a temporary wood vise until I make my woodworking bench. I'll use this as a template to throw one together and clamp it to the surface of the sheet of MDF I'm using as a temporary workbench..

@731Woodworks

2 жыл бұрын

It's a nice little workbench

Nice build video Matt. I'm going to put this on my to-do list for a future build.

@731Woodworks

2 жыл бұрын

👊🏻

Nice build I see this can give you a second set of hands so many options with it. 👊🏻👍🏻

@731Woodworks

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah for sure

You’re the man! Gonna make one. 👊🏻

Wow you've come a long way man, congratulations. You're workbench is next level. Keep doing your thing!

@731Woodworks

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Matt, the plans are outstanding only thing I had issue with is the small print of the numbers. I used a magnifying glass and couldn’t see them. Great video!!!

Awesome stuff! Thanks for the share!

This is one of the best projects I have ever seen

@731Woodworks

10 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Very nice and useable build... great job.

@731Woodworks

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

it's a fantastic job congratulations

Very cool!

You’re the man! 🤛

You should look at the match fit bench system they have! It's almost the same as this mini, just in a bigger bench style.

I'm telling Mrs. 731😂Nice job! Very unique and versatile!

@731Woodworks

2 жыл бұрын

lol

Очень хороший и интересный стол получился для тех у кого мало места. Лайк!

Already a subscriber, but you’re getting my money now, too. Great solution and happy to buy these plans.

Great video Matt!! You know I've been watching the Wwodworking talk show with Steve and I always thought he need to put you on. And you mentioned it on live edge on Tuesday. That is cool can't wait until tomorrow when it comes out.

@731Woodworks

2 жыл бұрын

👊

Excellent !

@731Woodworks

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like it!

Really like the bench top bench.Im new to your videos.I like what I see!

I can't wait to give this a try. I can see so many uses for it, even if you do have a nice big main work bench. BTW, Dawn dish soap and warm water for those shorts. Don't put them in the dryer until you're sure the glue is gone, or it will stay forever.

@731Woodworks

2 жыл бұрын

too late. Been washed and dried. Glue is permanent now.

@TheLovelyMissBeans

2 жыл бұрын

@@731Woodworks you just better hope none of Mrs. 731's nice jeans were in the load! 😄

I use one or two Kreg Mobile Project Centers for my workbench. They are great, but they are not optimal for some types of clamping, hand planing, routing, or sanding. This adds functionality of a workbench to the Kreg Mobile Project Center at a reasonable cost. It is a definite build for me. Additionally, the size of the "Mini Workbench" can be lengthened or shortened to your needs. I will lengthen mine a bit to be equal to two Project Centers side by side.

When I saw the thumbnail, I thought ... "this looks ridiculous ... it must be great!" I also noticed that you're laminating the two boards facing away from eachother, which is the right way to laminate (facing away or towards eachother, but not in the 'same direction'). The fact that you used 2x8 instead of 2x10 just means the design is flexible and allows you to build it without having "exactly what's recommended". ... I just love your channel. You keep things simple and easy, while making great videos. May our Lord Jesus Christ bless you and your family abundantly! =)

@731Woodworks

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 👊

@68HC060

2 жыл бұрын

@@731Woodworks Wow, that was a quick reply; I wasn't even finished watching the video before you replied. =)

Matt, you nailed fhis one. So many uses, super easy to to build and dirt cheap. Win,win all around. 👏👏👏💪💪

@731Woodworks

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the amazing design!

Nice, I like it, thanks

Muy Bueno .Saludos de Moquehue Argentina

I need this!!!

@731Woodworks

2 жыл бұрын

Build it! It only takes a few hours to make! Easy woodworking project!

Great build really enjoyed it for my birthday I’m get that match fit system.

@731Woodworks

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@68HC060

2 жыл бұрын

Happy birthday, Nick! =)

@ar15tac

2 жыл бұрын

@@68HC060 if only it was my birthday now lol :)

@68HC060

2 жыл бұрын

@@ar15tac :) I expected your birthday was today (because the video was just posted) - but I guess I'm late to the party. =D -But who says you can't celebrate birthday twice a year ?

Matt got to get you a hand plane my friend

@731Woodworks

2 жыл бұрын

for sure

Thanks!

@731Woodworks

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Table build worked GREAT!! However, I am unable to figure out how to order the camlever from your link provided. Any help is appreciated! Thank you

Super 👍👍👍👍👍

I felt like you singled me out when you said "apartments"!!😂😂😂 YES!!! Dwelling in an apartment building definitely has limitations as to what you can do wood working wise. For now, instead of stopping altogether and not being productive. I have more or less made a "lateral" move. What I mean by that is, I've have been make walking sticks, hiking sticks, and canes. Some of the canes I'll am in the process of making, I'm going to donate to a Wounded Warrior program of some sort... I'm going to make some other smaller wood projects until I can find a sufficient area for a work shop....

@731Woodworks

2 жыл бұрын

Ha, I just knew this workbench is great for small spaces or those who don't have a dedicated shop!

@TheLovelyMissBeans

2 жыл бұрын

Steve Ramsey over at Woodworking for Mere Mortals said he started out by working on the roof of his building, his tools extension cords out the window and up the wall. When there's a will, there's a way, friends.

@knowledge-quest5812

2 жыл бұрын

May I suggest looking into Rob Cosmans Purple Heart Project for Combat Wounded Veterans where he teaches them free woodworking classes...

@ericwilliams538

2 жыл бұрын

@@knowledge-quest5812 yes, thank you.

It is a great idea to make such a useful and portable workbench.

I just watched one of your videos and I learned a lot. I am an hobbyist woodworker with some talent and a lot to learn. May I sit at your feet, Master?

@731Woodworks

10 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you so much!

3x3customs released the same video 3 hours ago. Like Christmas, so many choices! 👊🏻

Great selection for project post and how portable!!! Butcher paper...what a surface saver. 👍👍

I been eyeballin that Bora for a couple months, it dint look stable to me at all, still looks a little janky to me, the top almost has me ordering it though...just want an assembly table, but a bit larger. Prolly just build one...cool review Matt....

I love these things. LAURA KAMPF did something similar a few years ago.

Very cool. Mrs. 731 will never know🤫......lol

@731Woodworks

2 жыл бұрын

👊

Dang Matt. Great video. Definitely making this project. I needed a workbench and don’t have room for a full size. Love seeing your growth!

@731Woodworks

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

You have that beautiful and hard Southern Yellow Pine. We can't get it up here in the northeast. Your portable bench came out great. The downside for me and probably may is the cost of the accessories. The boards are not too bad, but they get you on the accessories

@mrniusi11

2 ай бұрын

Yep, and I hear it becomes just as tough as a hardwood over time due to its sappiness. I believe the source of the neighbor that told me was Christopher Schwarz who wrote Anarchist's workbench.

@1:02 That legit made me laugh out loud! That was awesome!

Yep, put two grooves in it and call it and ashtray.

Nice build

@davidcorliss

2 жыл бұрын

What finish would you recommend Matt

@731Woodworks

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@731Woodworks

2 жыл бұрын

Odie’s oil is what I would use

@davidcorliss

2 жыл бұрын

@@731Woodworks thx

I recently watched a video on building 'folding sawhorses' on another channel. That video took the best features from 3 different sawhorses and combined them into one (it's the sawhorses that use ropes for tightening - though I'd probably prefer a different approach myself). This workbench would probably be a great fit for one of those sawhorses, it would make a space-saving versatile workbench/sawhorse multitool; great for any jobsite or small shop. And if you're fan of bench-dogs (like I am), you could easily add dog holes. As wood-prices are very high at this point in time, I think I'll be likely to build a combination.

@snappa222

Жыл бұрын

So what was the video you watched ?

@dude_man_bro

Жыл бұрын

What video was the saw horse build?

@68HC060

Жыл бұрын

I've made two more attempts to reply to the questions, but my comments keep getting deleted. It's on the channel called 'Craftswright'.

@68HC060

Жыл бұрын

videoid=LJucrdhjIZk

@68HC060

Жыл бұрын

Title: 'The PERFECT folding sawhorse and how to EASILY build one!'

Pura vida your lumber in my country we call that purple lumber Nazareno Beautiful wood is hard but great to make Crafts

This looks A LOT like the Work Horse top (which Mike also helped design with Jay Bates). I built the Jay Bates design, and this is basically that, but without legs. In short, I LIKE IT A WHOLE LOT. There are some pieces here that give it some more extensibility than I'd previously considered.

@731Woodworks

2 жыл бұрын

I think Mike build on what he learned from the sawhorse design he did with Jay

@JackRockBLC

2 жыл бұрын

@@731Woodworks It's still my favorite "workbench" design. Heavy enough to use for power and hand tools, and light enough (once disassembled) to bring to craft shows. Extensible enough - as your video proves - to do anything I need. And I like the fact that I can make new legs of varying heights. So I can have a hand tool bench, a power tool bench, a lathe bench, and a roman-style low workbench ALL without making a new top.

@miketaylor9979

2 жыл бұрын

Yep, both benches are cousins, but one is smaller and more portable with most of the same features.

@JackRockBLC

2 жыл бұрын

@@miketaylor9979 well, I'm still a fan. I built the version from Jay's plans, and it's my primary work bench. I'll bet building two more sets of legs. One so it can house my lathe, and another set to make a Roman-style bench - all with the same top.

Powertec sells cam clamps like that. I have a few.

@miketaylor9979

2 жыл бұрын

The powertecs are a tad too big to work.

is there a benefit to using dovetails and dovetail clamps vs t-track and t track clamps? seems like t-track would be more durable long term

MATT THIS IS AWESOME. SORRY NOT SORRY FOR CAPS.

@731Woodworks

2 жыл бұрын

👊🏻

Less than $20? Man all those Taytools accessories add up a fair bit.

@731Woodworks

2 жыл бұрын

$20 in lumber. All in should cost you about $150 or less

That is a cool project! I've added it to my build list! That Southern Yellow Pine is beautiful and tough. Unfortunately, it isn't available up here in NY. We have Doug Fir at our Home Depot. Doug Fir is a lot less dense and usually has quite a few knots. It will also crack and split under pressure. If you go to a wood supplier, not a big box store, you may be able to get Southern Yellow Pine, but if you can't they will have many other types of wood. Consider maple as it is reasonably priced, very tough, and used for workbenches. That is what I will use when I build mine!

@731Woodworks

2 жыл бұрын

Maple would be a good option for sure.

Great stuff as always. I just stumbled on your fitness channel. Any more videos coming for that? Whatever the answer, keep up the good work!

@731Woodworks

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I would like to post some more there. Time is the issue right now lol

@edward3553

2 жыл бұрын

@@731Woodworks The home gym craze has taken off since Covid. You could double dip both channels and show DIYs. Like that platform you made or some clever weight storage. Boom, 1 video on 2 channels.

@731Woodworks

2 жыл бұрын

Good ideas!

@68HC060

2 жыл бұрын

I thought this was the fitness channel :)

Just a note but always make sure you unplug your table saw or any other power tool when changing blades.

Giving serious thought to this. The clamps are pricy.

Hey Matt, I bought these plans and am almost finished building this mini workbench. It’s been a fun project and I’ve learned a lot! A couple questions, I’m getting a lot of router tear-out and burn marks in the grooves. Is the best way to fix the tear out just sanding it down? What do I do to avoid this in the future? Also, do you recommend a finish when it’s done? Would Danish Oil be good? Thanks!

@731Woodworks

10 ай бұрын

Danish oil works well or Odie's Oil is good too.

Similar idea to the portable Sjoberg workbench.. but without the $250 tag on it. Especially if you already have some MatchFit dovetails, like I do.

@731Woodworks

2 жыл бұрын

It's a great little bench!

Extremely!

I don’t have a planer my material has a slight cup. Any suggestions?

It'll be a little bit difficult where I live but I would like to build this. Would be great to go with my B&D Workmate. What are the green nobs?

@731Woodworks

2 жыл бұрын

They are part of the match fit pieces you can get

I changed my mind. While maple would be strong, it would also be expensive and very heavy. Doug Fir is cheap in. comparison, and if it gets damaged, I can make a replacement part cheaply. The only thing I wonder about is whether the slots will hold up since Doug Fir is a soft wood. Not a lot to lose though with cheap lumber. I wish we could get Southern Yellow Pine up here. It has a Janka number of 870 compared to 710 for Doug Fir.

@BillNeubauer

2 жыл бұрын

I built mine from Douglas Fir and the slots do not hold up. Every time I try to mallet the wedge in, the cam block rips out of the slot.

@russmartin4189

2 жыл бұрын

@@BillNeubauer I guess Doug Fir is out then. I will wait until I get some 8 quarter maple, though that will make it quite a lot more costly. That is the problem with a lot of these builds. When you add up the costs, they become pretty expensive.

Hey Matt. I'm curious why you don't have the adjustment collar on your dewalt router

@731Woodworks

2 жыл бұрын

I do, it’s in the drawer. Forgot to put it on when I swapped bases

11:16 … Don’t you risk having the dovetail slot tear out during clamping if there is not wood directly over the dovetail slot?

Matt, Great video; keep up the good work. Can this work bench be customized for DIY gun smithing?

@731Woodworks

2 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure because I am not familiar with that trade, sorry.

@josephgirone3081

2 жыл бұрын

@@731Woodworks No problem. I think I have it figured out. Thank you though. 😃

Am I wrong to think you were on the job? Nice project Brother! Thanks!

@731Woodworks

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I was kzread.info/dash/bejne/mY5ryZmGhMadXbw.html

What brand Forster bits do you recommend looking to get a set here soon and don’t want to waste money on anything cheap that won’t last

@731Woodworks

2 жыл бұрын

I like the Freud brand

Hi i have a question, is the dovetail in 1 3/4 (40mm) plywood as strong as in solid wood?

@731Woodworks

2 жыл бұрын

I think it is. May be a good test to do! I use it on my cross cut sled and jointing jig and they are both plywood. No issues so far. Thing is, to hold something flat against the surface, doesn't require a lot of clamping pressure so you're not tightening the clamps a lot.

Im just worried about the shorts, will they make it after the glue? Great project like always.

@731Woodworks

2 жыл бұрын

They are permanently stained lol

The buy list shows the "Microjig MB-050-0514 Matchfit Clamp 1/2" Diameter 14 Degree Router Bit" and a "1/2" Carbide Tipped Dovetail Router Bit 14 Degree". Were both used? Bummer that the "Removable Carpenter Framing Square Fence Anodized Aluminum 7-7/8 Inch long" is sold out.

👍👍👍👍

I think those dining table legs need replacement.

Pine is too soft of wood, but this is a great idea and plan!

@mrniusi11

2 ай бұрын

Southern Yellow Pine gets super hard over time.

Tuba-Tyen

I ❤️ this idea, but wonder how well common construction-grade lumber is going to hold-up in those dovetail channels, from overzealous tightening? - (Which I tend to do ALL the time)

@731Woodworks

2 жыл бұрын

They actually hold up well because the force is distributed across the clamp fork.

that makes a cool mobile accessory for sure. You going to start doing dovetails?

@731Woodworks

2 жыл бұрын

I'd like to give them a try....... one day

Can I use a 2 X 10 or does it have to be a 2ba10

@731Woodworks

2 жыл бұрын

It must be tubatens

@hankpikuni7024

2 жыл бұрын

​@@731Woodworks Lol Love it.

10,500 views in one day! Woo Hoo!

@731Woodworks

2 жыл бұрын

👊🏻

Where can I find tuba tins?

@731Woodworks

Жыл бұрын

Only in Arkansas 😂

🇧🇷🌱🍃🍃🍃🍃

We can’t get dry 2x10s in CA

@731Woodworks

2 жыл бұрын

I made the one in the video out of 2x8. It's just narrower than the 10" version but functions the same

#orgonomic

So if it only cost about £20 to make then it'll cost something like 60-70 quid to buy. I'd be stuck as I don't have those power tools.

@731Woodworks

2 жыл бұрын

$20 in lumber. You can buy anything really, but it'll be hard to find one like this one!

@neilhorsley343

2 жыл бұрын

@@731Woodworks it could be sold for those prices after making it, somebody like you that is

What's a tuba-tin?

@731Woodworks

Жыл бұрын

its similar to a tubafour only wider.

@js100tr

Жыл бұрын

@@731Woodworks 😁

I see a WEN product behind you…. What could it be🤔

@731Woodworks

2 жыл бұрын

🤔

@50plymouths

2 жыл бұрын

@@731Woodworks a track saw possibly 🤔

Frustratingly, none of the lumber yards near me sell "tuba tins". =)

@731Woodworks

10 ай бұрын

Sucks for you

If you use mineral oil to season a cutting board, your not using the best. Olive oil is the heaviest oil

@731Woodworks

2 жыл бұрын

Olive oil goes rancid after a few months. Not recommended for cutting boards. Mineral oil won't do that.

@terryrandall7948

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Had my board over 20 years. But after using it to cut meat I scrub and reseason. Letting the oil soak in

Okay, now make it using hand tools.

@iggyguy88897

Ай бұрын

Why

tubatens

The WOOD is less than $20 but the rest of the hardware is north of $100. And you need the rest of the hardware to make this work. That, my friend, is misleading. Clickbait if you will. I love your channel, your style and approach. However don't get caught up in the social media make as much money as possible in the shortest period of time game. I know you quit your regular work and I don't blame you one bit. But beware of the marketing games the people that you use as media advisors want you to play. Keep the marketing hype down to a mild roar please. And no more advertised $20 builds that really cost over a $100. Please stay safe, have a great rest of the week, and I wish you all the best!!

@pteddie6965

2 жыл бұрын

Well put, Grumpy. I added up the cost of all of the lumber, clamps, bits, cams and the other things that he used and I believe that the cost would be creeping close to $200.00 to build this. Of course, some wood workers will have the dovetail bit and dovetail clamps and maybe some of the other items used. I was just checking to see what it would cost me to build this project.

@731Woodworks

2 жыл бұрын

I understand what you’re saying. #1 there are no advertisers on this video. Mike and I collaborated on this project. But he didn’t pay me for it. I do make a commission on some sales if people buy through the links. #2 the title says “$20 in wood” I’ll revise the thumbnail to remove under 20 so it's not misleading. It literally did cost me Less than $20 to build because I had previously purchased the Matchfit stuff for my jointing jig. I appreciate the feedback. Thank you

@731Woodworks

2 жыл бұрын

@@pteddie6965 understood. I'll revise the thumbnail to remove the "under $20" so it's not misleading.

@68HC060

2 жыл бұрын

Where I live, I can get Festool or Bessey clamps similar to those clamps, which are around $20 each. That should make it more affordable. I didn't pay attention to the price of the cam clamps, but I do think you can stay below $100 if you look around.

@68HC060

2 жыл бұрын

Correction on my own comment: There's a $24 offer for two Bessey clamps. Look for BS-GTR, BS-GTR12, BS-GTR12SET, BS-GTR120 (and similar).