The "thunk's" you hear during assembly are so satisfying.

Took the week-long class with Will in 2015 at Roy Underhill's school in NC. Awesome time! I'm in pretty good shape, and it was back breaking work at times, but well worth it. Roy was there all week and treated everyone like family. It was also nice to hang out with fellow woodworking kindred spirits from across the USA. If you can, put the Woodwright's School on your bucket list.

This is wonderful and inspiring. It reminds me of a milkman's workbench with legs, a leg vice, and a tool tray added. I thick I want to build something similar to this.

I knocked a couple of these up this morning, then after breakfast .................. BEAUTIFUL bit if kit. Top drawer as we say over here.

Love this guy's accent.

A really nice BIG Sawhorse !! I like it !!!

Thanks! I made one with pallet wood. A new classic workbench!

I have this DVD set and it is very well done.

Wonderful!

Coolest Bench design out there! Simple and to the point

@radomircita9420

3 жыл бұрын

Some would say that Moravian Are like that. But they're not in fact, but by hod they don't know how to Pour a decent Beer!

@robvegart

3 жыл бұрын

@@radomircita9420 😂😂😂

Amazing workbench

@WoodAndShop

9 жыл бұрын

Tim Knaack I'm glad you liked watching Tim!

wonderful design. the inclination of the legs uses benche's own weight to self stabilise, ensuring sturdiness.

I have this exact bench. I decided on it due to leaving right next to Old Salem. It is very nice. I really like the tool tray. It's also nice that if I want to take it somewhere I can just take it apart and throw it in the truck.

@WoodAndShop

9 жыл бұрын

***** Very cool! Send a photo and I'll post it on my website!

@ASliceofWoodWorkshop

9 жыл бұрын

Wood and Shop I will.....after it gets cleaned off 😎

mind blown...

Just ordered the dvds. This should be a good project.

@WoodAndShop

9 жыл бұрын

MDGEIST 66 Thanks for the purchase!

tolle sache!

well done

wow! thats awesome

@WoodAndShop

9 жыл бұрын

AttackBunnies Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

Very Nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@WoodAndShop

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ernie! We just released plans: store.woodandshop.com/product/moravian-workbench-plans/

I want this so much

awesome

WOW!

Dang! I like this! I'm ready to build my 1st real bench. I had thought I was going to build a roubo, gut this one might be easier to build and all I need.

@WoodAndShop

9 жыл бұрын

Yup, the DVD will be out next month I believe. It'll be very detailed, so it should be very simple to follow along!

@ureasmith3049

9 жыл бұрын

Wood and Shop Hmmm? I guess I'll start stocking up on lumber, give it time to dry acclimate.

wranglerstar check this out buddy. Beautiful portable bench

@krenwregget7667

4 жыл бұрын

Wranglestar is a jackass and a hack. He wouldn't know quality if it kicked him in the nuts.

I am pretty much limited to easily movable/knock down fixtures and furniture due to living in an apartment for now. This looks like a good alternative to the roubo style workbench. How well does it stand up to small projects, that is boxes, frames, and smaller furniture? It looks simple and visually appealing thank you for sharing.

@CyrilViXP

8 ай бұрын

It is movable as seen on the video, doesn’t look too much sturdy

Мобильно , функционально и просто !

Hi I bought the premium plans for this. What kind of wood did you use for the bench top? and where can I find the big vise you use? Thank you

This is a better base than the paulk bench ...love that leg vice. I could even add the paulk 20 mm/ 32 system hole top as well.

So if I put a large weight on either end of the top will the top come loose and flip in the air because the dowel pins came loose in the holes?

Uma linda madeira, chamamos aqui no Brasil de pinho de riga, muito linda esta bancada, e muito pratica também.

@WoodAndShop

9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Does the video teach how to build the accompanying vice as well?

@WoodAndShop

9 жыл бұрын

Thomas Doyle Ha, ha. No, sorry Thomas. That would be another whole several hours.

Hi, Will, I notice there is a dovetail in each pair of legs, what is tjeir function since there are 2 more transverse bars (sorry for my poor English)?

I have a bench but this one is impressive.

@WoodAndShop

9 жыл бұрын

You can always have two! I do now!

Geil! :-)

What kind of finish did he use in this one?

Well, its portable (nice).. how is the top held down? Looking forward to picking this vid up...

@vladimirlopez7840

5 жыл бұрын

Deathlok67 the top slides onto dowels on the legs. I have the video and it is well done and plan on building this bench as soon as I source all the wood.

If I buy the DVD do I also need to buy the plans? Or will the DVD be enough?

Is there a reason you angled the legs as opposed to keeping them straight? For strength? or just like that design better?

@thatilluminati_3421

7 жыл бұрын

It provides more stability.

I went to the link for the workbench, as it looks excellent and the page states that it is not available, I went on the page a few days ago and it said the same thing! I want to build a workbench myself and this looks like an excellent design, when could I expect the site or page to be up again! (I've tried it on multiple browsers and computers to no avail!)

@WoodAndShop

9 жыл бұрын

stuart w Stuart, so sorry! Is this the link that you tried? woodandshop.com/the-portable-moravian-workbench-at-the-woodwrights-school/

@ExeDist

9 жыл бұрын

Wood and Shop Thanks, it seems to be working now very strange, must have been a blocked pipe somewhere, or something wrong with my terminal on that day.

great bench, just curious why use big to small rail from top to bottom on the leg part and not other wise ??

@patrickmarriott4422

3 жыл бұрын

I would expect it is because the worktop seems to be spit down the middle and so the top rail has to be strong enough to hold the worktop in place with no help from it.

TAKE MY MONEY! :D

Hi. What kind of wood did you use for this workbench? Thank you

@WoodAndShop

9 жыл бұрын

алмаз шайхаттаров The base is made out of Pine and the top is made out of oak. Thanks for asking!

Wood and Shop Joshua, do you know if step by step plans are included with the dvd? Or, if not do you know where I might get my hands on some? I'm less a video watcher and more a step-by-stepper :^) Thanks man. Keep all the great content coming!

@WoodAndShop

9 жыл бұрын

Justin Henriksen We have some free plans, but nothing "step-by-step". Here are the plans: woodandshop.com/moravianworkbench/ The video is actually step-by-step and shows all the hand tool techniques that plans wouldn't convey.

@justinhenriksen

9 жыл бұрын

Wood and Shop Awesome, man! Thanks so much for the great resources. I'm very impressed with your attention to detail on the website (I'm a UI Designer by [day] trade). Keep grinding man! Best, - Justin

@WoodAndShop

9 жыл бұрын

Justin Henriksen Thanks Justin! Yeah, I used to do UI also, so I'm obsessed with finding ways to improve the user's experience.

@justinhenriksen

9 жыл бұрын

It seems to be a trend in our industry - moving from a digital medium to a physical hands-on one. Thanks for the convo. Take care.

I want to build this and then fill my house with similar furniture (that can be disassembled). Then I don’t need to hire movers again!

That's a true NC accent

I was talking about hauling it back from the woodwright school.Have you had the privilege of going there?

@WoodAndShop

9 жыл бұрын

Ha, ha. That's where I filmed the DVD :)

👍👍👍👍

I was wondering what your thoughts are on building this base but putting a Nicholson style top on it. I am new to wood working and don't want to spend money on vises, so I love the Nicholson bench and all the holes it has for clamping things down with the rod (forgot the name). But, I rent my house and need a design that I can break down easily when we move. Are there structural problems to consider when trying to put a Nicholson top on this base?

@WoodAndShop

6 жыл бұрын

The Nicholson style top is too thin and won't absorb the blow of your work very well. It will also be much more loud than a solid thick top. The Moravian base also needs a heavy top to keep it weighed down. Does this help?

@jimjones26

6 жыл бұрын

Yes, thanks! So, are there any structural issues with this build if I forgo the vise and add more peg holes in the other leg and the top?

@jimjones26

6 жыл бұрын

This is a beautiful bench btw, much more aesthetically pleasing than the Nicholson

@WoodAndShop

6 жыл бұрын

No structural issues with excluding the vise, but it's a lot less convenient. The vises are very, very helpful. Find a friend who has a leg vise and tail vise, and use them so you can see how much they help.

@jimjones26

6 жыл бұрын

Wood and Shop thanks for your replies. I have decided to go with the vice and mount it on the leg like you showed in the DVD.

Good stuff Mr Myers, I ‘m probably guessing rightly that you had no intentions of becoming a film star 💫 at this stage, but that was impressive. I ‘m sold on the concept -black sorcery is definitely involved here with construction . Now if you ever do a re-shoot; don’t look so rushed & even have a 10 or 20 second chat about how many beers you drank in the pub last night half way through(not sure it has to be about beer 🍺 though, as I do know the Moravian s were a bit bible bashing types), but relaxing the situation might be more impressive, even if it took a minute & a half. + it would suit your non assuming demeanour jamp. 👍 (I really can’t fault this though> super vid)

Can't buy the digital version or anything from the website.... :( I got all the wood and everything ready for it... but can't

@WoodAndShop

3 жыл бұрын

So sorry! Please explain your issues. You can contact us at store.woodandshop.com

I'm badly want to make this.

@WoodAndShop

9 жыл бұрын

First Last Get on the list for the video, and you'll know when it's released!

Can the bench be modified to be deeper? I need a deeper work surface. Seems like just all the pieces could be cut at longer depths, but just want to inquire. Thanks.

@WoodAndShop

6 жыл бұрын

Yes, it absolutely can. However, in the DVD you'll learn that most workbenches really don't need to be very deep at all, as it just accumulates junk. The majority of hand tool work takes place right near the edge.

@barbaricyawp3339

6 жыл бұрын

Yes. Thank you. I will be using it for multiple purposes. My principal interest in woodwork is to make custom frames for art and photography projects, and I need a table that can accommodate the mounting and cutting of large prints as well.

@WoodAndShop

6 жыл бұрын

You can certainly extend the whole workbench top rather than having a tool tray. But I'd recommend doing two pieces so that it remains portable. The half top weighs under 100 lbs, which is movable for most men. So you'd have a split top with two manageable pieces under 100 lbs. But doing one full piece would weigh around 200 lbs. which would require someone to help you transport it.

Hay planos? Are there plans? Gracias.

@WoodAndShop

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, see description

@arielvietri

4 жыл бұрын

@@WoodAndShop gracias

Dang

does anybody know about the precise dimensions of this bench?I live in quebec canada and would have to haul it in my hatchback.lol thanks

@WoodAndShop

9 жыл бұрын

Kyle, collapsed, the top is about 6'-4" x 12". But you'll see in the DVD that you can customize the size. Hope this helps!

@kyletelford2353

9 жыл бұрын

Thank's.that helps ill have to mesure the back of my car.

@WoodAndShop

9 жыл бұрын

kyle telford No problem! You may have to push your front passenger seat down huh? :)

Don't need it but dammit, gonna have to build one just for fun

Practical question: couldn’t you just make a similar bench but with normal legs?

I also built this bench after reading Mr. Myers' article on it. Unfortunately, something is wrong with the leg vise, it doesn't close square with the bench top. I think its because I didn't incorporate any of the screw into the leg. I used a metal screw instead of a wooden screw, so I didn't have a large nut on the back of the vise.

@WoodAndShop

9 жыл бұрын

Patrick Stauffer The DVD will be much clearer than the article. It's tough to give enough detail in an online article. Glad you built one! Feel free to send me photos and I'll put it on the website.

@bigstauf

9 жыл бұрын

Wood and Shop no doubt, I did a laminated bench top and where I chose to put the vise, there was a knot, which, when combined with having no support from the leg, caused the front edge of the bench to start splitting. Simple solution is to flip the bench top around and make a new mortise, this time, making sure the back of the vise, bench top and front left leg are an integral piece when assembled.

Boy . . . . I tell you what!?

No no no! Not with the splayed legs! I understand everybody doesn't have the same issues i have but I have size 17 feet and those splayed legs are a trip hazard for me! My buddy has a bench like this and I can't even walk around the thing without hanging the toe of my shoe on one of those legs!

Get off the bench so we can see it all