The Ultimate DIY Workbench for Small Workshops

I wanted a traditional ish style workbench but smaller size so it would work great in small workshops or in addition to a larger workbench in larger workshops, so this is what I came up with. It features a front and side vise with dog holes for clamping pieces. It also includes dog holes on the front for additional clamping functionality. It offers great storage for chisels, hand saws, planes, or other hand tools for a small workbench. There's also a bonus feature that I show in the end of the video.

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[PlayscBricks]

Great little bench. Hang your roll of craft paper the other direction so it curls over the top instead of away. Then it stays put.

[Sebastopolmark]

GREAT project, I like that you stick with the basic 2X4 design. Wood that's always available and using basic tools with a very functional outcome! !! !!!

[timpgod]

Very simple, I love it! I think I may take this and try to match my table saw height so it can double as a small out feed for my small shop!

[clausfriishansen]

Thanks for posting a video with - in all respect - normal woodworking. Not fancy joineries with a massive amount of expensive special tools. It awakens my desire to go back in my small shop after almost 3 years ... Happy New Year to you Sir!

[JohnScharwath]

One of the best small bench designs I have seen!!!

[pressgrunt]

Like the look and strength of all your work stations. So many use plywood for tops!
Love my menards tools too!
Menards should sponsor woodworkers videos.

[Gazman]

What a great little affordable workbench. Well done.

I see your subscriber numbers growing, and it's well earned. You have a very pleasant demeaner.

[rimert]

I know this sounds weird but I never saw a great purpose for wood working vises. Planing chunks of walnut was never on my list of projects. Then I watched you effortlessly glue up panels using yours with bench dogs. Sold! Thanks for the attention to detail!

[thestretchzone]

Awesome bench … and great to see how to fit that style of vice … 🙏🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[janwilliams]

I really really like that. Gotta have one.

[dknox]

Good video. I will modify this to double as a outfeed table for my saw. I like the vices but would use double 2X material for movable jaws. Or at least put vertical cleat behind screw face. Excess clamping pressure on top edge using dogs will likely break jaw across screw face.

[paulStone-ox]

I am very impressed what a great design!

[Numenor]

Great work, simple and functional. Should add a little slide cutter to the paper roll so you don't gotta go looking for scissors.

[gustavsmith]

Great project! You add some innovative features that are genius. Thanks for taking us through the build. I'm looking forward to more great "lessons" as a novice woodworker.

[brucemou]

Video, explanation and final result were all fantastic. Incredible!

[gregnichols]

i like the paper roll hangar idea - great build. very cool

[derschlotter]

Thank you! You inspired me to build a new bench for my (soon new) workshop.

[marshallgeller]

Really liked your design for this project. I have an armor
Table top with bench holes on an armor metal stand. I am thinking I can build it out to your design 😮. Great job on this!

[BGP]

10:10 would recommend center drill appropriate size forsner into the endpeice, this will ensure it is perfectly center on the round handle and provide better support rather than butt glue and screw.

[chriswoods]

Great video, great tutorial. Nice to see a video and immediately feel I'd be able to go and build it - no festool domino, no UKJ Parf Guide Jig, no real need for a table saw even. Just build a functional, low space bench!