I Supercharged My 2x4 Workbench

Upgrading my sturdy 2x4 workbench with storage drawers and clamp storage.
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[shawnhowell]

That last part, "back atcha buddy" had me rolling 😂😂😂

[ShopNation]

Came here for the workbench content, stayed for the Chuck cameo. As a fellow Vol, can you PLEASE make Chuck an Alabama fan?

[simoncameron]

I will NEVER get sick of that Office scene.

[LamboGallardo]

That dowel clamp hangar is a great idea. I've been thinking about attaching vertical storage to the side of a metal tool cabinet for my clamps, levels, and the pipes I use for torque multiplication. I'll definitely use dowels for my clamps. Such a simple and effective solution.

[andrewbieger]

Great stuff, Brad. You forgot one option for the top drawer front: use two pieces (as if you have two drawers, like below) of scrap with the grain running how you like. One big drawer that looks like two and you use two pulls.

[funnyguyable]

I expect the perfectionist in you to address those misaligned drawers. Good to see youtube "pros" mess up too.

[wannabefunnyman]

So glad a few of YouTube subs are scheduling video drops for Christmas! Thinking of hitting my shop to build something small today myself. Merry Christmas!

[AmandaRPatterson]

As far as the edge banding goes - I have a future project where I will need to apply edge banding at a right angle like that. Your few seconds of video showed me exactly how to do that, which is something I wasn't sure of. So, the fact that you gave in and applied the edge banding not only means it won't bother you, but was also helpful to a random woodworking subscriber. Thank you!

[scottkendall]

Neat project and entertaining video. For the top drawer, what about just a simple tray shelf that rolls from side to side, maybe with some kind of magnet stopper in the middle to nestle it back to center. Just spit ballin' in my head.

[robt]

Looks good but the one thing that you missed was the one attachment that I find most useful - a narrow tray that allows me to quickly grab a pencil (and, in my case, an eraser) without having to open any drawers.

[HepauDK]

On my assembly table, I put a divider across in the middle with a drawer on the side of one end, and beneath it, I put a slide-out drawer in the end for my belt/disc combo sander with a curtain in front to keep most of the dust out. The side beneath the drawer and on the other end was boarded up, and has yet to see use. On the other end, I divided it in 2 lengthwise with 3 shelves with slightly raised front edges on one side for tool boxes, and on the other side, a drawer for gloves at the bottom with a shelf for random bigger parts above it. On the end, I mounted holders for spray cans at the bottom, and I plan to find some solution for holding speed squares and the like above them.

[sarah]

as someone who is waching the office right now i love all the cips you added

[seanbrotherton]

Chuck and Mountain Dew in a can in the first minute. Greatest Christmas ever!
I'm still calling for a Mountain Dew sponsorship!

[fcschoenthal]

New bench is looking great and I'm sure way more functional than the last one. Now you've got me thinking of ways to upscale my bench with drawers and more storage. Keep the inspirations coming. - Chris

[pennyroyal]

Nice addition. I recently added a boom arm to the back of my main bench for hose and cord control.

[HaloWolf]

8:16 That is a brilliant way to store clamps!

[bradleytuckwell]

It’s a beautiful thing when everything is in reach. I can see why you have so many subscribers your just a pleasure to watch and chuck he’s a cool dude

[glencrandall]

This is a pretty good use of space. I like it.👍👍Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂

[raybeis]

Ha - your videos are always so excellent and instructive, but somehow they are getting even more entertaining with time. So glad to see your well-earned subscriber count continue to grow!

[craigshrimpton]

Thanks for pointing out the flaw in the plywood. I couldn't stop looking at it and my OCD was kicking in.😅