The Perfect Garage Workbench & Outfeed Table // Part 1

The "Ultimate Workbench" is a dream to have in the shop and after moving into my new shop I have decided to design and build a slightly smaller version better suited for the garage workshop. This Versatile Workbench is an absolute beast. Spanning a respectable 4' x 6' there is plenty of space to utilize as an outfeed table, assembly table, and even a router table!

With all that you've come to expect from an "Ultimate" build this workbench has everything that you could ask for.
- Dust Collection
- Electrical System
- Parts Organizer Bin Storage
- Router Table
- Deep Drawer Storage

I also have a smaller version of this workbench design:

"Shmedium" Workbench [3'x5']

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[MoeJetz]

Incredible that you were able to find mostly straight 2x4s. I would have to go to my home store three different times at six month intervals just to be able to pick and choose ones that are that straight.

[TWiumph]

You're presentation is excellent. Clear, concise, and with just enough humor, mostly self deprecating. Keep it up.

[helderlage]

I believe it must be difficult to find another content producer on youtube, as honest and true as you are. I am not a wood worker or DIYer, but I still watch your videos, because they are so interesting and inspiring ... BRAVO, thanks for sharing.

[geographyinaction]

I like building bottom-up; you get a sturdy base to work from, your casters are on, and once you flip-it...you don't need to again.

[hobordrbush]

Your comment about the dust collection of the jointer was hilarious. Great video!

[tonyross]

I watch a bunch of word working videos on YouTube. Yours are at the top of my list of favorites.

[pemtax]

As a retired design engineer, I love to view videos of other woodworkers' designs of benches, jigs, fixtures, etc. So far, what I've seen of your new bench, the design is both well conceived and easy to duplicate. I'm looking forward to viewing the follow-on videos to see how it all comes together.
I'm thoroughly enjoying your video, you have a natural speaking style that makes the video easy to watch without sacrificing quality of content.
Keep up the good work, Cheers ... Dave

[elijahrietz]

I have the same jointer and it has a the best dust collection I’ve ever seen in a tool of that quality level. Mine has gotten clogged from time to time however when operating without suction. Worth a shot

[MartianGod]

I made outfeed that is attached to jointer bench. Used unistrut and it all rollers . It’s level solid and I’ve used 12 ft pieces on it with amazing results

[jankuhlmann]

Perfect timing, I’m retiring and the end of the week and my first project is a serious upgrade to my woodworking shop. This maybe one of my first projects.

[victor.randolph]

When is the second video coming? I’m considering starting this build right away

[TBRO]

Glad you got the jointer but you need to move it to one edge so you can get behind your work piece. This is an awesome table.

[JeffreyMoon]

Nice start to the build! I had to chuckle at your reference to the thickness of the jointed lumber being 3.25... I can always tell when someone has an engineering background. As you know, woodworkers here in the US tend to use fractions (3-1/4). But as a mechanical engineer by trade, I get it.

[ThomasCustomWoodworks]

This could not have come at a better time. I appreciate all of the time you took to make this video and the plans and look forward to building this very soon!

[rwe]

The bins lined up on top the cabinets I immediately thought of Mr. Monk!.LOL You do a great job, but I'll forever think of you as the Mr. Monk of Shops!!!

[TheChristCenteredCraftsman]

I have the same jointer. Works great for my cutting boards.

[rhettdunn]

I just got done milling the wood for my own workbench using a 6” bench top jointer (craftsman). I actually jointed two sides to 90 and had some full 8’ pieces. So lots of jointing. I found that I occasionally had to stop and unplug the chips inside the jointer. It worked best to use a combination of air hose and shop vac. Just a suggestion moving forward. Maybe one day we both will be lucky enough to have a floor model with full size dust collection.
Awesome video though! Love your channel and you were a huge inspiration in designing and building my own workbench.

[masontejera]

Aw man - get yourself some push blocks for that jointer! I've seen more jointer accidents than table saw accidents - had a heart attack watching that! Love the channel, keep up the great work!

[markkirkpatrick]

Well this will certainly inspire me to finally clean up my shop and get a real outfeed table going. I have been cleaning up 2x4's on my old jet 6" jointer the same way (1/16" passes) for finishing our basement ceiling so this should be a snap. I tossed a 35 degree bevel on them for a poor man's coffered look. Had to laugh at the dust mine is not much better. Got a new miter saw with close clearance so I can move that off to a side wall leaving room for a much improved setup .... Thx lots of good ideas in your video.

[TheJesseMoody]

I actually just picked up this same jointer. It works great. For longer pieces I've seen people make attachments for each side.