Blue North Woodworking

Blue North Woodworking

Welcome to Blue North Woodworking! Follow along as I record my journey of being a woodworker and aspiring KZreadr.

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  • @stuartyoung9504
    @stuartyoung95048 күн бұрын

    Yep my dad passed away on the 17th of April this year

  • @paaruupadhyay7288
    @paaruupadhyay728816 күн бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @bluenorthwoodworking
    @bluenorthwoodworking16 күн бұрын

    No problem, Paaru 👍🏻

  • @MT-xj8mt
    @MT-xj8mt18 күн бұрын

    Where's the miter saw table video? Keep up the good work!

  • @bluenorthwoodworking
    @bluenorthwoodworking18 күн бұрын

    Your boy been slackin! I’ll likely do it in the upcoming winter

  • @MT-xj8mt
    @MT-xj8mt23 күн бұрын

    Thanks for the video!

  • @bluenorthwoodworking
    @bluenorthwoodworking23 күн бұрын

    No prob!

  • @fjblgb5198
    @fjblgb519827 күн бұрын

    HD says $308 in materials...out of their mind...!!!

  • @bluenorthwoodworking
    @bluenorthwoodworking27 күн бұрын

    Plywood is crazy expensive :/

  • @ald17
    @ald17Ай бұрын

    Buenísimo vídeo la pena que no entiendo tu idioma

  • @bluenorthwoodworking
    @bluenorthwoodworkingАй бұрын

    mis disculpas. gracias por waycning al menos :)

  • @antonyvc1
    @antonyvc1Ай бұрын

    Nice and simple. Love it

  • @robertnelson5533
    @robertnelson5533Ай бұрын

    Thanks for the plans! I’m going to be using the table for a giant board game table, specifically axis and allies! 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @bluenorthwoodworking
    @bluenorthwoodworkingАй бұрын

    Enjoy, Robert 😎😎

  • @pigpickler
    @pigpickler2 ай бұрын

    It would have been nice if you had included a list of materials.

  • @bluenorthwoodworking
    @bluenorthwoodworking2 ай бұрын

    Material list is in the plans… 👍🏻

  • @CLBMSN
    @CLBMSN2 ай бұрын

    Hey James, I used your design and my bench came out perfect for what I needed. Thanks for the plans on your site. Definitely subscribed and also appreciate you sharing the story about your old man. ❤

  • @bluenorthwoodworking
    @bluenorthwoodworking2 ай бұрын

    Thanks Fernando 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @jontorres8767
    @jontorres87672 ай бұрын

    What finish did you use? Looks great!

  • @bluenorthwoodworking
    @bluenorthwoodworking2 ай бұрын

    Thank ya! Walrus Oils cutting board oil

  • @conw88
    @conw882 ай бұрын

    James, sharp instructional on building a mobile workbench. Your video is well done, good sound, clean visuals. I like the story about your late father and plan to post a picture of my own in my work area. I think you are on your way to a successful series and I wish you the best. I am subscribed and liked - so keep the good work coming!

  • @bluenorthwoodworking
    @bluenorthwoodworking2 ай бұрын

    Hey there, thanks so much! I appreciate the good words 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @PamelaBrandonChromeFoto
    @PamelaBrandonChromeFoto2 ай бұрын

    Every time I see a table saw makes me cringe, especially if someone is standing right in front of it, I’ve been hit twice from kick back in the abdomen,the last time was bad enough I will never use a table saw again. Even if you use all safety precautions it can happen.

  • @bluenorthwoodworking
    @bluenorthwoodworking2 ай бұрын

    That’s why I stand to the side lol

  • @TylerWilkins-ps9dc
    @TylerWilkins-ps9dc2 ай бұрын

    dub

  • @kirtandrews1859
    @kirtandrews18592 ай бұрын

    Hi what is the name of the tape in the UK 🇬🇧? I'm guessing packing tape. Thank you

  • @bluenorthwoodworking
    @bluenorthwoodworking2 ай бұрын

    Hey, I’m in Canada and it’s called Tuck Tape. It’s basically sheathing tape used underneath siding of house exteriors. Not sure what would be equivalent in the UK.

  • @kirtandrews1859
    @kirtandrews18592 ай бұрын

    @@bluenorthwoodworking Hi 👋 thank you for replying. I ordered what we call parcel tape supposedly nice and thick. Adheres with acrylic but had a polypropylene litter to stop resin sticking. Thank you

  • @ernestoyerena315
    @ernestoyerena3153 ай бұрын

    Thanks super helpful!

  • @bluenorthwoodworking
    @bluenorthwoodworking3 ай бұрын

    No prob Ernesto!

  • @marlonroe2020
    @marlonroe20203 ай бұрын

    Great video man! I was wondering how its holding up? I've made plans to build something similar but a lot of guys are saying I should add supports in the middle as well to prevent sagging long ways in the future. Whats your opinion, do you think that would be necessary or nah? RIP to your father

  • @bluenorthwoodworking
    @bluenorthwoodworking3 ай бұрын

    Never a bad idea to have extra support. Mine has held up with no issues at this point and I typically have a couple hundred pounds of wood on the bottom shelf at all times. And thank you 💙

  • @ekhoromeo
    @ekhoromeo3 ай бұрын

    Great build!... Im looking forward to my build... wish me luck

  • @bluenorthwoodworking
    @bluenorthwoodworking3 ай бұрын

    Good luck, steady eddy 😎

  • @bootysweat587
    @bootysweat5873 ай бұрын

    Great video! RIP to your old man 🖤

  • @bluenorthwoodworking
    @bluenorthwoodworking3 ай бұрын

    Thank you, BootySweat587 👍🏻

  • @SmellsLikeSilver
    @SmellsLikeSilver3 ай бұрын

    Great Video. Thank you!

  • @bluenorthwoodworking
    @bluenorthwoodworking3 ай бұрын

    👍🏻👍🏻

  • @ryanjohnson19851
    @ryanjohnson198513 ай бұрын

    Thank you. I am absolutely going to make this work bench this weekend.

  • @bluenorthwoodworking
    @bluenorthwoodworking3 ай бұрын

    Get er done!

  • @jaywraps
    @jaywraps4 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the video and free plans. Going to build this one for my shop.

  • @bluenorthwoodworking
    @bluenorthwoodworking4 ай бұрын

    Enjoy Jay 👍🏻

  • @melaniegroves567
    @melaniegroves5674 ай бұрын

    Great video! Thanks for sharing, adding this to my project list.

  • @bluenorthwoodworking
    @bluenorthwoodworking4 ай бұрын

    Thanks Melanie!

  • @user-yc2lv2zi5b
    @user-yc2lv2zi5b4 ай бұрын

    Thank you this is going to be one of my next wood builds

  • @bluenorthwoodworking
    @bluenorthwoodworking4 ай бұрын

    No prob 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @82tonypr
    @82tonypr4 ай бұрын

    I'm just getting my start in to woodworking, and I was thinking the first thing I was going to do was build a bench. Well, Now I got a nice, easy video with a strong looking bench! Thanks James!

  • @bluenorthwoodworking
    @bluenorthwoodworking4 ай бұрын

    Good luck, Big Tony!

  • @the_grand_chawhee
    @the_grand_chawhee4 ай бұрын

    Great video. Exactly what I need for my spring project.

  • @bluenorthwoodworking
    @bluenorthwoodworking4 ай бұрын

    Thanks, good luck 👊🏻

  • @tomleonard8439
    @tomleonard84394 ай бұрын

    Question about the caster wheels. What wheels do you suggest (Amazon ? ) and is there any issue fastening them to the 4x4 end grain ?

  • @bluenorthwoodworking
    @bluenorthwoodworking4 ай бұрын

    Hi Tom, I just went with a highly rated wheel off of Amazon. Make sure you take in account the full height of the wheel prior to cutting your legs. My 4” casters were 5 1/4” tall if I recall. I didn’t like screwing into the end grain, but it worked fine. I used washers to help.

  • @mya514
    @mya5145 ай бұрын

    thank you ...great video... you made it look so easy...I'm building mine right away

  • @bluenorthwoodworking
    @bluenorthwoodworking5 ай бұрын

    Good luck, mya!

  • @natey111
    @natey1115 ай бұрын

    Nice job

  • @bluenorthwoodworking
    @bluenorthwoodworking5 ай бұрын

    Thanks Nathan!

  • @johnfelton6340
    @johnfelton63405 ай бұрын

    enjoyed the video an instructions...Questions..if I want to use t tracks on the top of the work bench, would I use the same type of plywood or would you recommend something else?

  • @bluenorthwoodworking
    @bluenorthwoodworking5 ай бұрын

    Hi John, plywood will be fine to use

  • @hunterchambers2352
    @hunterchambers23525 ай бұрын

    Awesome video! I just went out and got the lumber. I've never done woodworking but you do a nice job of making it seem accessible.

  • @bluenorthwoodworking
    @bluenorthwoodworking5 ай бұрын

    Good luck, let me know if you have questions :)

  • @HowardFrison-ym2yb
    @HowardFrison-ym2yb5 ай бұрын

    It’s really cool you would n your dad,mine has been in heaven for 40 years more and to this day there are little things that make me think of him. I to am making one to flatten slabs. I have a real nice sled set up don’t want to mention who’s because i do not know if it would be advertising for them, anyway i would like to make it so the sled could be removed early so i can use it for an every day work table as well. I really like these plans and plan to use them to make my table, maybe i will send pic when done.

  • @bluenorthwoodworking
    @bluenorthwoodworking5 ай бұрын

    Hi Howard, I would consider routing in some dovetail grooves and using microjig clamps to keep your sled in place, while also being able to remove it anytime you want. Good luck with your table :)

  • @kassieuwer741
    @kassieuwer7415 ай бұрын

    Thank you! This is a great video! I'm hoping to put a heavy flat file on the bottom shelf - do you think as long as I get heavy-duty casters, it could support about 150 lbs?

  • @bluenorthwoodworking
    @bluenorthwoodworking5 ай бұрын

    I have had some pretty heavy wood on my bottom shelf and it’s been fine. The cross bracing should make it plenty strong enough, in my opinion.

  • @HowardFrison-ym2yb
    @HowardFrison-ym2yb5 ай бұрын

    I would love it if you would do a video on how to build a sturdy, flat, level and plum table for plainers

  • @dpendleton3381
    @dpendleton33815 ай бұрын

    real cool video! love that you touched on you Dad! Without a doubt he;s smiling

  • @bluenorthwoodworking
    @bluenorthwoodworking5 ай бұрын

    Thanks David :)

  • @jarrettguma5522
    @jarrettguma55226 ай бұрын

    My dad passed away 8 months ago, I feel you man, he's the reason why I do woodworking today. It's hard without him.

  • @bluenorthwoodworking
    @bluenorthwoodworking6 ай бұрын

    Sorry for your loss. Carry on his passion 💙

  • @adrianlachlan1452
    @adrianlachlan14526 ай бұрын

    totally agree....the second part of this is the color editing....most important and it isnt hard as there are a heap of free software programs out there for both phones and pc...all you need to do is get the piece to look a similar colour to your naked eye as it does on the screen......you don't want your clients going..... awww the timber is darker or lighter then I was expecting...I have seen images online that look amazing yet the item in person looks like crap...lol...lol....dont use editing to build false expectations by your clients...and yes some timbers and grains are a bitch to photograph so they look the same as the naked eye...The third part is the lighting...this is a little more complex but if you leave your camera settings on default and play with lighting and angles you will be surprised at how good an image you can produce.....cheers

  • @bluenorthwoodworking
    @bluenorthwoodworking6 ай бұрын

    Totally agree. I appreciate your response

  • @adrianlachlan1452
    @adrianlachlan14526 ай бұрын

    your welcome :-) @@bluenorthwoodworking

  • @jmlwoodcraft
    @jmlwoodcraft6 ай бұрын

    Spot on all around 👌🏻👌🏻 I’m all iPhone all the time but constantly think how nice it’d be to outsource the shooting and editing. Problem is I work like an hour a day in the shop doing little steps here and there and can’t imagine someone showing up for the random short times. And I don’t have room for two people in the shop 😆 So maybe I keep shooting and outsource for the editing…. Someday.

  • @bluenorthwoodworking
    @bluenorthwoodworking6 ай бұрын

    Dude you are the last person that needs to worry about photography! You’re an inspiration to me!

  • @Primeval1209
    @Primeval12096 ай бұрын

    Great video!

  • @bluenorthwoodworking
    @bluenorthwoodworking6 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @kidstime3t
    @kidstime3t6 ай бұрын

    Super work

  • @bluenorthwoodworking
    @bluenorthwoodworking6 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @ChristineKrannich
    @ChristineKrannich6 ай бұрын

    When I eventually make this, it will be used for cutting fabric and leather for bag-making and quilting. I’ll use melamine as the top so my mats and fabrics don’t get snagged. I’ve not really made anything since woodworking class 47yrs ago. I’m not afraid though I am wondering how I’d get it out of the house when I move in 2-4yrs. I’m considering using bolts instead of screws with braces at the corners so it is easier to break down. Thanks for the video!

  • @bluenorthwoodworking
    @bluenorthwoodworking6 ай бұрын

    Good luck Christine. I used screws on my last bench, which I disassembled and reassembled without issue when moving.

  • @dr.patrickjohnson1537
    @dr.patrickjohnson15376 ай бұрын

    Exactly what I was looking for-thanks!

  • @bluenorthwoodworking
    @bluenorthwoodworking6 ай бұрын

    You got it, Dr. Johnson!

  • @Kendye6
    @Kendye67 ай бұрын

    Great video - simple design and execution. I built this yesterday with my dad. I added 1/8" hardboard top and bottom too. Thanks for sharing.

  • @bluenorthwoodworking
    @bluenorthwoodworking7 ай бұрын

    Thanks Ken!

  • @RonInAVan
    @RonInAVan7 ай бұрын

    Love your how to video on this work bench, I decided to build it today. I took your material list with me to Home Depot. I had them cut the one sheet to 86 inches and then I cut the rest at my house. It was a very easy build with your free step by step PDF file. Thank you 👍🏻

  • @bluenorthwoodworking
    @bluenorthwoodworking7 ай бұрын

    Love to hear that, thanks Ron!

  • @brucepal3907
    @brucepal39077 ай бұрын

    What exactly are you applying? An epoxy; a sealer? Just wondering. Looks great.

  • @bluenorthwoodworking
    @bluenorthwoodworking7 ай бұрын

    That would be walrus oil cutting board oil

  • @brucepal3907
    @brucepal39077 ай бұрын

    @@bluenorthwoodworking great thanks for the fast reply. Beautiful

  • @brucepal3907
    @brucepal39077 ай бұрын

    Very nice.... so you just unscrew all the sides to release it? And you say you don't need any release spray/ agent?

  • @bluenorthwoodworking
    @bluenorthwoodworking7 ай бұрын

    Hey Bruce, ya I just unscrewed it. I didn’t need any release spray with this.

  • @WildcardRC
    @WildcardRC7 ай бұрын

    I built mine and it turned out great! Instead of prebuilding the bottom shelf. I attached the sides to the legs, added the cross member and slid it's top on. May have slowed me down, but it worked. Following your process definitely made it easier.

  • @bluenorthwoodworking
    @bluenorthwoodworking7 ай бұрын

    Love to hear it man!

  • @WildcardRC
    @WildcardRC8 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing this. I'm about to build one myself and your setup looks good.

  • @bluenorthwoodworking
    @bluenorthwoodworking8 ай бұрын

    No prob!

  • @SomeDudeOnline
    @SomeDudeOnline8 ай бұрын

    I made this workbench (or very similar) about 5 years ago. I have since gotten more serious with woodworking and realized I should've made the top of this a torsion box so that the entire surface of the bench can be a flat reference.

  • @bluenorthwoodworking
    @bluenorthwoodworking8 ай бұрын

    Nice 👍🏻

  • @Duc848
    @Duc8489 ай бұрын

    How did that happen. Or better yet how does one prevent?

  • @bluenorthwoodworking
    @bluenorthwoodworking9 ай бұрын

    I hadn’t sealed it yet and had it next to my bathroom, which produced a good amount of steam. I believe that’s what caused it but can’t be sure

  • @Duc848
    @Duc8489 ай бұрын

    Ah, I asked cause I’m doing a small coffee table for the first time. It’s also gonna be about 1.5 max thickness. Was wondering if the thinner the cast the more likely it is that it will cup. Thanks my man.

  • @bluenorthwoodworking
    @bluenorthwoodworking9 ай бұрын

    @Duc848 yeah mine is prob around 1.25 or maybe less. I would def say that would contribute