Tommy's Trade Secrets - How to Build a Workbench

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Learn how to build a wooden workbench with Trade Secrets.

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  • @kym393
    @kym3937 жыл бұрын

    I followed your design but made it a lot bigger, but now I can't get it out of the bathroom??

  • @mistacadogan
    @mistacadogan8 жыл бұрын

    This is by far one of the best workbench build videos that i've come across. Simple, no nonsense, affordable and to the point!..........Cheers Tommy!

  • @TommysYardchannel

    @TommysYardchannel

    8 жыл бұрын

    +mistacadogan Thank you for your continued support keep your eyes peeled for new videos coming soon

  • @oscarcrisanto3072

    @oscarcrisanto3072

    8 жыл бұрын

    +mistacadogan Definitely no nonsense, no measuring and making math like crazy like other videos and in short I've learn a lot in a simple video like this one and the best part... simple tools that I actually have in hand... awesome video....!!

  • @karthikragunaths
    @karthikragunaths9 жыл бұрын

    This is one of the best I've seen so far.. I've been looking around for ideas on how to go about to make a workbench. You've used no machine tools, no saw's no routers no planers no sanders and nothing.... just sand papers, a manual saw.. and driller and the impact driver, and yet the workbench as I could see is sturdy and simple and perfect...

  • @larsivarhordnes182
    @larsivarhordnes1827 жыл бұрын

    hi, I tried to follow your advice to let the saw do the work. But nothing seem to happen.

  • @TheSaint600
    @TheSaint6008 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video - no messing about- straight to the point. Love these videos! I used 2X half inch ply for the table top.

  • @barbarag1638
    @barbarag16389 жыл бұрын

    Finally a video that shows how to make a workbench without expensive tools and another workbench to use! This is the only video I found like it.

  • @Leodis.Leather
    @Leodis.Leather11 жыл бұрын

    The gentleman in this video works faster than any workman I've ever had round my house!!! Seriously though they're very useful videos these thank you :)

  • @trishvanderpool
    @trishvanderpool10 жыл бұрын

    This video was so helpful. Very detailed and informative. Camera caught everything needed. Thanks!!!

  • @neilharrison896
    @neilharrison8968 жыл бұрын

    When I told my wife I'm was going to make a work bench for the new workshed, she said I would never manage it. I showed her the video and she reckoned even she could do it!One of the keys to success is to plan all the required lengths and get the timber yard to cut them as you get good square cuts. Whilst it may have only taken 20 mins for Tommy it took me 5 hrs, but then I'm no tradesman. In the end it looked great and was really sturdy. I'm chuffed to bits and I certainly earned some brownie points from Mrs H.......Thank you Tommy - keep up the good work

  • @neilharrison896

    @neilharrison896

    7 жыл бұрын

    The measurements depend on the size you wish to make your bench. In the video Tommy makes a bench 1800mm long x 800mm wide x 900m tall. I made mine to fit a space at 1800mm long x 600mm wide x 900mm tallso the measurements I needed would have been different to the video. I also added a "splash back " around the back and one side. Finally I did not use the same size timbers as they were not available in my local DIY shop. I used 45mm x 90mm for the legs, 45mm x 70mm for the top frame and 20mm x 145mm for the top and side bracings. Remember these are planed (actual) dimensions not nominal sizes.For the video size, using the timber sizes I bought (which were plenty strong enough for my use) you would need the following lengths:1. 4 off legs at 45 x 95 x 880mm2. 2 off long lengths for top frame 45 x 70 x 18003. 4 off ( 2 for ends and 2 intermediates) short lengths for top frame 45 x 70 x 5104. 7 off (for the table top) 20 x 145 x 1880 - this will give an overhang of 72.5mm on the long side and 40mm on short side, assuming a gap of 5mm between planks.5. 1 off (for the long bracing attached to legs) 20 x 45 x 1750 6. 2 off (for the short bracings attached to legs) 20 x 45 x 510This is one example of many, the actual measurements will depend on the size you want to make the bench and the size of the timbers available to you locally. Good luck in your endeavours.

  • @gilelicyd
    @gilelicyd9 жыл бұрын

    Great straight to the point. and moves along at a good fast pace.

  • @Panzervagon
    @Panzervagon10 жыл бұрын

    One of the best videos I've seen on making a workbench, thanks man!

  • @TheClingman
    @TheClingman10 жыл бұрын

    Finally a tutorial that actually uses metric system

  • @brianmorris8045
    @brianmorris80458 жыл бұрын

    I like your methodical attitude to your work...a true tradie.

  • @Djrmc868Blogspot
    @Djrmc868Blogspot10 жыл бұрын

    The best workbench video on youtube hands down.

  • @dimascuevas5834
    @dimascuevas58347 жыл бұрын

    Great job Tommy. I agree this is the best video yet on how to make a work bench. Simple, strong, and straight to the point. You got yourself another subscriber.

  • @benbowman337
    @benbowman33711 жыл бұрын

    One of the better "how to" videos I've seen on KZread. No "umm"s, or "ahh"s, just straight to the point info. Well done. Looking forward to more videos.

  • @carlperkins2004
    @carlperkins20048 жыл бұрын

    Andy, the best workbench video I have seen. A pleasure to see a master at work. You built that very fast and accurate. Impressive. This is the design I am going to use to build my first workbench. Thank you, Andy.

  • @mikeburditt7360
    @mikeburditt73609 жыл бұрын

    All round excellent video, a good summary of the tools you need at the start of the video, clear and understandable presenter, work by the video camera stable, and a beautiful bench. Thanks for taking the time to put the video on.

  • @Harles74
    @Harles748 жыл бұрын

    Amazing tutorial. Really skilled guy...

  • @mrsillywalk
    @mrsillywalk11 жыл бұрын

    A pleasure to watch a fellow speed freak at work.Also it is nice to know that someone can still use a hand saw.

  • @Raised_by_God
    @Raised_by_God9 жыл бұрын

    this is the best work bench instructions I found on the internet, mine came out awesome. thank you Tommy!

  • @dandaniel5225
    @dandaniel52258 жыл бұрын

    It never fails. I watch one of Tommy's videos and a couple of times along the way he (Andy in this case) gives some simple yet totally "oh crap, that is genius" tip that makes me shake my head and I go flying to my note pad to jot down notes for the weekend. Totally boss channel.

  • @richardsoncampos3446
    @richardsoncampos34468 жыл бұрын

    the best workbench video ever! thank you a lot!

  • @TommysYardchannel

    @TommysYardchannel

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Richardson Campos Thank you

  • @renx99
    @renx9911 жыл бұрын

    This is has got to be the most practical workbench design i've seen. It's very straight forward. While this might not be the ideal workbench for "fine" woodworking, it's got all you need to get started, you can always build your fancy bench later when you got the skill and experience. Also this is a great design for just a general workshop table.

  • @GaryDrumm
    @GaryDrumm10 жыл бұрын

    This has to be the nicest work table I've ever seen. Thanks for the video.

  • @MichaelDavis-nn5yj
    @MichaelDavis-nn5yj9 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for showing. Great work bench. Take care Michael.

  • @TheBeats4ya
    @TheBeats4ya7 жыл бұрын

    My goodness, i feel like I've taken to school!! Can't tell you how great this video is for someone like me getting back into woodworking and needing a basic bench.

  • @TheEmagmind
    @TheEmagmind11 жыл бұрын

    This is exactly what I needed to help me get started. Amazingly presented. Simple tools. Thank you!

  • @UniqAssassin
    @UniqAssassin10 жыл бұрын

    I watched this with much joy! Learned a thing or two on building with wood! Thank you!!

  • @tmdanielk728
    @tmdanielk72810 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the video. Well explained and demonstrated. Great tips and attention to possible pitfalls and how to avoid them. Keep making many more vids.

  • @TheCrackentone
    @TheCrackentone7 жыл бұрын

    No babbling on their videos..straight to the point. Best on youtube.

  • @RichardVelasco09
    @RichardVelasco098 жыл бұрын

    I'm a rookie when it comes to projects like these and I followed along perfectly even from America :) - what I wished the video had were specific number of pieces of wood for rookies like me - had to convert from Centimeters to Inches but all in all this video worked perfectly for me. I love the bench - I added a bottom storage after to place my circular saw - truly happy I found this video - THANK YOU!

  • @TommysYardchannel

    @TommysYardchannel

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Richard Velasco Brilliant glad we could help you keep watching for more videos :)

  • @sweetjennigirl56
    @sweetjennigirl5611 жыл бұрын

    Again GREAT VIDEO Here in the US we have 4x8 plywood. I would make mine 8 feet long and use 3/4 doubled smooth top plywood for the top, laying the first one down and using a lot of screws to add strength and some rigidity. The top layer of plywood I would screw from underneath and then I would laminate a white fiberboard top to it to keep the top smooth and screw free and easier to clean or sanded and stained and urethaned it. It also makes the top easier to replace Thank you for a GREAT video

  • @ceramicsoapdish
    @ceramicsoapdish11 жыл бұрын

    Thanks very much for sharing this how-to! I'm going to build a bench or two using your exact instructions. The bench looks very sturdy, yet easy to build. Two thumbs-up!

  • @Drjdev
    @Drjdev11 жыл бұрын

    thank you for the inspiration, this will be my first woodworking project!

  • @BAK87
    @BAK8711 жыл бұрын

    That's one straight down to the business video, you sir are The MAN!

  • @ytSuns26
    @ytSuns269 жыл бұрын

    Wow this guy really moves and gets things done . Great work bench quick.

  • @COPYKATTZ28
    @COPYKATTZ2811 жыл бұрын

    Really? I can't believe I just watched the whole thing. You make it look so easy. The contractors I hire are so challenged. This would be an all day project for them. You inspire me and I am going to try.

  • @jrod3260
    @jrod32609 жыл бұрын

    Great video Tom, i liked how you started from brginning to end, actually showing how its done. Thank you for posting.

  • @tigermoth3194
    @tigermoth31949 жыл бұрын

    Top job, Andy. Simple but sturdy work bench.

  • @luminahart9876
    @luminahart987610 жыл бұрын

    Great video, fast and simple. I need to build a stonemason bench and this is absolutely ideal. Thank you!

  • @jimlawlor6789
    @jimlawlor67897 жыл бұрын

    Best video on making a workbench. Simple and straightforward.

  • @treborice
    @treborice11 жыл бұрын

    i like the way you simplified the video - thus making the instruction more fun to watch, more effective.. thanks for this effort, nice guy!

  • @ajmacintyre
    @ajmacintyre11 жыл бұрын

    Wow Thank You for showing this. Looks to be a well built bench unlike a lot of the ones I have seen made.

  • @lasarith2
    @lasarith28 жыл бұрын

    Great the placement of the Screws, was the last thing I needed to work out, this helps me immensely 🙂👍

  • @superjockstick
    @superjockstick11 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this video. It is the best how to I have ever seen on a workbench.

  • @skipratuk
    @skipratuk10 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic tutorial, Made my first bench today. keep up the good work

  • @michaelmoore2950
    @michaelmoore295011 жыл бұрын

    Andy, this was very helpful.Thank you!

  • @mntman603
    @mntman60311 жыл бұрын

    Hey you have given me a valuable skill that i can use to build me Loft bed. Thanks to ya M8. The construction of this bench gives me a strong list of skills and ideas to build me a sturdy and safe loft bed all the way around. Thank you.

  • @paulprs9703
    @paulprs97038 жыл бұрын

    Really good stuff on here I'm going to build one for my shed so picked up some great tips many thanks Paul

  • @ken4334
    @ken433410 жыл бұрын

    Very nice work,quick and easy,beats waiting time on all the flashy joints.Thank you this will be my next project.

  • @ian0802
    @ian08027 жыл бұрын

    Simple. Easy stages. Brilliant. Thanks

  • @RobertTapia
    @RobertTapia11 жыл бұрын

    Best workbench video. Straight to the point, no bullshite about it... top rated.

  • @diglar
    @diglar10 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant cheers Tommy

  • @docholiday1360
    @docholiday13608 жыл бұрын

    Top notch stuff!

  • @marcboyle4950
    @marcboyle49509 жыл бұрын

    Amazing! I want to make a coffee counter unit, but will use these principles! Very sound! Thanks a lot

  • @correocasa3
    @correocasa311 жыл бұрын

    fantastic amazing beautiful !!! you made it look easy! Cheers and thank you!

  • @mitaka3591
    @mitaka359111 жыл бұрын

    Very simple and neat.Good work !

  • @garethrayer4836
    @garethrayer48368 жыл бұрын

    nice concise video, so much so only went and built one for myself!

  • @charliefroehlich518
    @charliefroehlich5188 жыл бұрын

    This video helped a lot. Will be building one in the next few weeks. Much better then a lot of other videos I watched.

  • @J5X7
    @J5X77 жыл бұрын

    Cheers Tommy, great video!

  • @moonblink
    @moonblink8 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Andy(TTS). I want to go build one right now!

  • @TMac473
    @TMac47311 жыл бұрын

    Well done- Thanks for the vid!

  • @mattgreep2014
    @mattgreep201411 жыл бұрын

    Excellent tutorial, just curios why you left the spacings between the top timbers?

  • @Tote1883gas
    @Tote1883gas12 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Just what i was looking for, Making mine tomorrow!!

  • @mattwilliams303
    @mattwilliams3037 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Tommy going to build one this weekend.

  • @MohammadWassef
    @MohammadWassef8 жыл бұрын

    simple , doable & right to the point , thankssssss

  • @carlgreen2721
    @carlgreen272111 жыл бұрын

    Great video...helped me massively to build my workbench for a fraction of the price it would cost to be made and is a brilliant help!!! Thanks alot!!

  • @Verycelticlady1
    @Verycelticlady111 жыл бұрын

    I LOVED this video.... Perfect step-by-step for a great, simple workbench!! I am going to subscribe asap and I'm looking forward to watching more of your videos!!

  • @voodoomelons
    @voodoomelons12 жыл бұрын

    Simple but very effective, nice job!

  • @johnbrowniv
    @johnbrowniv9 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful and professionally produced video. Thank you sir! I see my next project coming up.

  • @onlysadi
    @onlysadi10 жыл бұрын

    thanks for the good work tommy

  • @scottmclean4237
    @scottmclean42378 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video, very clear and experienced demonstrater.

  • @saboione
    @saboione10 жыл бұрын

    Great video, great job!

  • @TheLatchford
    @TheLatchford11 жыл бұрын

    very good and straight to the point thanks mate

  • @ahmedsayedmakhlouf3708
    @ahmedsayedmakhlouf37089 жыл бұрын

    Thanks great video, very good demonstration, simple and clear. Again many thanks.

  • @sreejitghosh4629
    @sreejitghosh46298 жыл бұрын

    the simplest and best, I have been following some woodworking channels, but they tend to use more power tools, as a newbie to woodworking, this video has been very useful.

  • @siwhittle2268
    @siwhittle22688 жыл бұрын

    lovely work bench

  • @MildlyCurious
    @MildlyCurious8 жыл бұрын

    GREAT JOB! simple and efficient!

  • @qazzaq3421
    @qazzaq34218 жыл бұрын

    very nice , without expensive machines and right to the point, nice one mate, topman

  • @georgedurakis9536
    @georgedurakis95367 жыл бұрын

    Bravo great job !!!! He continued to teach us ........!!!!

  • @M2dScientist
    @M2dScientist10 жыл бұрын

    Best video on how to build a workbench on you tube!

  • @djrudyrue2
    @djrudyrue211 жыл бұрын

    superb tutorial .. best i've seen so far!

  • @willstonvelo8100
    @willstonvelo810011 жыл бұрын

    A proper chippy would put mortice and tenon braces on the legs, this table would soon start to wobble and the bolts would become loose ,if you put sprung washers on legs this would help. If your going to spend a load of money on nice new woold put some proper joints on the bench and it will be a lot more use.

  • @MadManEtv
    @MadManEtv9 жыл бұрын

    Fair play that bloke sure does fly through a build. And does a great job!

  • @joebeaman668
    @joebeaman6689 жыл бұрын

    This is an excellent, easy design. I'm going to make this!!!

  • @tedvanmatje
    @tedvanmatje8 жыл бұрын

    thanks for the info mate! this is how I'll be building mine (eventually)....on the floor, that is. there are so many projects I'd like to build, but with only a fold away work table and an old kitchen work surface on two A frames, nowt is do-able. paul sellers got me back into woodworking, and the wife going to have a 'shit fit' when she see's what the tools are going to cost! :) cheers for uploading this!

  • @DianHalliddy21
    @DianHalliddy2110 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic video very clear thanks .

  • @merrymick
    @merrymick7 жыл бұрын

    Great video. You have given me confidence to make one myself! Thanks

  • @Kali12206
    @Kali122067 жыл бұрын

    Good job! I love it!

  • @mattrek36
    @mattrek368 жыл бұрын

    Just what I was looking for, nice and simple, no need to expensive equipment , cheers fella.

  • @irvincereynolds6540
    @irvincereynolds654010 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot this video was very helpful!!

  • @MOSTAFA131160
    @MOSTAFA1311608 жыл бұрын

    Great video, and Excellent work

  • @Marci36617
    @Marci366178 жыл бұрын

    Simple enough. Great video.

  • @jworrin
    @jworrin12 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video. You make it look way too easy!

  • @jackjones429
    @jackjones4298 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video, really helpful and informative :)

  • @MrMooseful
    @MrMooseful12 жыл бұрын

    absolutely excellent description

  • @colinwilkes4329
    @colinwilkes43298 жыл бұрын

    Very easy to follow and straight forward

  • @FrisellFan01
    @FrisellFan0111 жыл бұрын

    The best tutorial on making a bench ....

  • @rakeshgorantyal2006
    @rakeshgorantyal20068 жыл бұрын

    You are awesome... to the point.. superfast and perfect

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