This garden bench cost less than $20 to make

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[phrebh]

Nearly 2 million subscribers. Still has to make more than one trip to the store for a simple project. That's the definition of relatable. :)

[blaugrana-jwdd]

These long format project videos with narrating are so good. Keep doing them

[blakehuntington]

I LOVE that you left in the hiccups. It makes me feel so much more okay with being a Mere Mortal. I don’t end up feeling like a doofus when I make the mistakes like you did, like I would when I inevitably compare my work and skills to those of some of the other popular channels on here. Thanks so much for making this hobby approachable!

[TheVCRTimeMachine]

I waited patiently to see if you would notice the pocket holes on the outside....This is one reason why this is my favorite woodworking channel. You make mistakes like everyone else and you don't hide it.

[MatthewSatcher-fxcf]

I learned woodworking because of your YouTube videos and your Weekend Woodworking course. Thank you for making more project videos. I just finished the table with tapered legs from a few months back, and now I'm going to work on this next. You are a legend.

[philmininni]

I can't recommend strongly enough how much I appreciate what you do. I have taken all three of your woodworking courses and highly recommend it for all of you wanting to try woodworking. I have learned so much and I now consider myself a intermediate woodworker. I am retired and approaching 73 years young. Woodworking is meditation for me. Thank you Steve.

[timarmstrong]

You have no idea how good you make me feel knowing that people like you still make mistakes. You give hope to all of us who lose focus once in a while or get distracted with one thing and mess up another. Thank you for letting us see that we are all mere mortals.

[simonmarcoux]

As a weekend workshop member, I can't thank you enough for the helping community over the years. Hands down, you are the single reason why so many people become independent with tools and DIY. In a time where outsourcing a job become extremely costly, you are more relevant than ever.

Thank you Steve!

[TheWoodenHobbyist]

I’m so happy you’re doing more build videos. I made my very first box from watching one of your older box making videos and now I own a woodworking business. You’ve influenced a lot of people man.

[davidchisholm]

Instead of salt to try to hold glue ups still, I've had a lot of success with hammering a couple of panel pins or brads halfway in, then clipping them off close to the surface on one of the surfaces to be glued. This then gives you some sharp points to hold the glued surfaces in place while clamping, and you'll never see it once assembled.

[stevenlengyel]

Yes, woodworking is meditation and satisfaction

[macker]

28:52 " I think the harshest element on outdoor furniture is the sun", hello from ireland.

[gcicary]

I just made this bench as one of my first projects. Turned out great, I painted it chive green and left the seat natural. I made it for my wifes vegtable garden and she loves it. Thank for the great step by step instructions as well as the plans. I really enjoy your down to earth approach. I noticed right away in the video that you had the pocket holes on the wrong side and damn if I didn't do the same thing myself! I noticed it while the glue was still pretty wet, so no big deal, but funny since I was feeling a bit smug noticing it right away in your video, oh well, I guess I am just a mere mortal as well!

[dennisstahlman]

Nice project Steve !🤔👍🏻😃
It’s funny how as you were attacking the legs I was mentally yelling at you “the one leg is backwards !!!” Lol 😂
Also as you were staining it I thought that a lighter top would look good.

[markgriffin]

I’m so pleased to see you back in the longer format video. When the thumbnail popped up it felt like a message from an old friend! Great project idea and thanks for leaving the boo-boos in, mere mortals indeed!

[jeraldgooch]

Thank you! I had a rough week with my woodworking. Getting back into it after a long time off, well, let’s just say that mistakes were made. Seeing that even respected pros like you can have head jams as well made me feel a bit better. I really appreciate your laid back approach and the whole “mere mortal” thing.

[CurtisMassey]

I've said it on other videos you've made, but I too really appreciate that you leave in the problems you have. You're a much better woodworker than I, so seeing that you also make mistakes helps me to feel better about myself. I know we all make mistakes, but it's so easy to be overly self-critical. Thanks and great vid!

[ezdupree]

Recommendation for attaching the long stretchers. You couldn't clamp across them because they were opposing angles and the stretchers were pulling up, but they were at the same angle as the leg they were attached to, so you could have just clamped them to the leg right next to them for the clamping force to be parallel. Wouldn't have had to drill holes and screw them in. Love your vids and keep it up.

[j.d.]

Man just found your channel. Retired and newbie woodworking hobbyist. After watching it so reassuring to see how your shop is more like most homeowners shops would be. Great channel glad to subscribe.

[swampybman]

1) Garden beautiful! 2) Bubbles wonderful to meet! 3) All the "other" work we need to do to accomplish our project 4) Waiting to allow glue to preset! 5) 6) Over the top looks! I'm gonna do this ! Thanks Steve! Another winner!