Yukon Three Drawer Workbench Assembly | Harbor Freight

-- Contents of this video --

0:00 Intro
0:06 Frame Subassembly
1:12 Table Top Subassembly
1:42 Workbench Assembly
2:34 Vise Assembly
2:59 Half Width Drawer Assembly
4:00 Full Width Drawer Assembly
5:13 Drawer Install
5:25 For Additional Support

[allwheeldrive]

Couple of important things in assembly.

1) I'd suggest using a dab of glue on the woodscrews. They can be overtightened very easily and it's good backup.
2) The drawer issue...which is probably why most people are here. For clarification, the sliders mounted ON the drawer must have the OPEN end facing the back of the drawer; the tab end should face the front!

For the record, the instructions were written by amateurs. Even the first few instruction are inadequate, particularly visually: hard to tell where you're supposed to start. There should also be close-ups of how things are connected, and those damn sliders should be highlighted. Also, I had extra hardware left and NOTHING was left undone. Makes you doubt things unnecessarily; not a good thing in the garage at 11P. (an old product guy, I understand versions of self-assembly, but you really need to stay on top of that stuff).

Harbor Freight! If you get things like this addressed BEFORE product is in a final ship state, you'll save a WHACK of phone calls and nasty emails. The product itself is quite good!

[vek]

Anyone having issues with the drawers look at 5:18 - make sure the metal tabs on the drawer slides are at the front, not the rear!

I'm not sure if they were installed incorrectly, or if I put the front on the wrong side, but it was frustrating until I realized they were backwards. Easy enough fix to just unscrew the slides and flip it if you've already got it together backwards

[Ginger-gj]

I bought this workbench and I absolutely love it. It was so easy to put together I’m a small elderly woman and I did it by myself and could not beat the price just incredible I buy another one and just put it in my kitchen it’s not nice

[domosautomotive]

I would put some wood glue on all those screw joints.

[fredmartinez]

The best instructions with out talking and complete detail thanks

[f.hababorbitz]

I just picked up mine that was ordered as it was not in stock at my store (1-7-2024). The previous two I have, had some particle board for the drawer assembly supports. Also they have 4 small drawers. And there was some tolerance problems with the width of the drawers vs the mating slides.
This new one is all wood except for the drawer bottoms, and has the large bottom drawer. Assembly went without any problems.
I assume there were complaints that longer tools could not fit in the smaller drawers. It's a good change.

[Ms_AP_]

The build went great until I got to inserting the drawers. They only go in oart way then won't go any further. 😢

[Rainbowrobb]

I wish the drawers actually fit like this

[rogeramadon]

EXCELLENT video - Thanks for sharing! I read quite a few mixed reviews egar dthe quality, condition it arrived in and difficulties trying to install the drawers. I foung out the bench goes on sale next week at Harbor Freight and I think I will get one!

[jebbbig]

Thanks for the video. You made it so much easier

[cinnreds]

Good video. The bench seems well made. I am actually impressed

[texasbtc]

SOLID workbench. Few tips though, drawers need to be pushed in with consistent pressure equally on both sides. Once set they are nice.

Also, use a T25 drill bit and throw that cheap short Allen wrench away!

Set drill to low setting though when using for screws or can over torque.

Very happy with this until I’m able to build a custom bench.

Thanks!

[charlespayne]

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[mattnorcia]

Thanks this video helped and was way better than the pamphlet which was not designed for human beings to decipher. My only issue was on step nine when installing the sliding mechanism, the manufacturer didn’t drill holes for the wood screws to go in. I drilled them myself but I shouldn’t need to do that. I called to report the defect.

[Sickofsociety]

My drawers are assembled correctly but slide in only half way. They are engaging the slides properly, tabs are at the front or they wouldn't go in at all. Everything went together as it should but drawers won't go all the way in. I'll be ok without drawers but that would have been a very nice touch. Anyone have any ideas?

[mpc]

Thank you so much. This build was challenging to say the least and the video was extremely helpful! Great bench though.

[IIICorvusIII]

Just bc I just scuffed it a bit. If you are using a drill to screw in the bolt joints, DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN. The wood will snap. To be clear, this is not a quality issue. This is just a matter of being careful.

[zackmccormick]

I have 1 extra wood screw. Went back over everything and still can't find if I missed one.

[charlespayne]

Dear harbor freight.
The daytona 22 ton jack stands is awesome.

[r.johnmckay]

The draw glides came factory installed. All were backwards and all the way to the rear. Called customer service, had to explain that not only were they on the wrong side but were placed in the wrong position. No help from customer service and their solution was to return the item after spending all this time putting it