GREAT Bench. CHEAP Wood.

I show how to make a huge workbench with 2x6 construction lumber. This sucker is totally legit and super stout with all drawbored mortise and tenons.

I wanted a change from my Nicholson style bench and came up with this. The design inspiration is from benchcrafted bench, roubo, anarchist, and Bob and Dave's good fast and cheap bench.

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[FranksWorkbench]

I upgraded the vise jaw in a huge way, check it out!

[jigsey.]

This is possibly the most satisfying wordworking ive watched on YouTube...visusls spot on, narration spot on, snd the sound of wood being planed, like music..

[RexKrueger]

This is a really good video, but I think you should make another one about the design. I see you were working on a Nicholson bench before. What made you switch? Why did you choose this design? Why 2x6s for the top? You did a good job of explaining the 30" top, but many other details are interesting to talk about. I'd also like to see the bench in action. How does it handle common operations?

[tengfan]

Just finished building my first workbench using your design and process as a guide. Mine had to be built to fit the limited space I have, and is just a touch under 2 feet by 4 feet, with a 2 1/4" thick laminated surface. I'm still in shock that I built something this sturdy! Thank you for sharing, no other video was even close to being as helpful as yours!

[gatekeeper]

A genuine craftsman ! I was really getting tired of all the channels with posers that can barely make a wooden box, trying to pass themselves off as some sort of guru.
Awesome work. SO subscribed.

[RickyVonPooper]

I've probably watched this build video five times now. Gotta say, it's my favourite bench build video on Youtube. A pleasure to watch!

[joshualucas]

Good to know I'm not the only one who signs my projects in blood

[charliekopp]

Really liked this. I’m just getting into woodworking, and I really appreciate that you use hand tools and power tools. Whatever is the best tool for the job. I also appreciate you telling us exactly what glues you are using. As a neophyte, I need all the explaining you can provide! What I like most about this is you make me believe I could actually build this. I love the instant mortises created through lamination.

[stevedsouza]

Nice work Frank. Great emphasis on hand tools over power tools, showing focus on skill and accuracy.

[AsTheWheelsTurn]

I built a workbench pretty much exactly like this 30 years ago and am still using it to this day. that is almost every day use as a professional woodworker. this is a good design you will not regret building it.

[glennwidelko]

Wow … that is an incredible work bench … and inspiring to watch a skill craftsman at work … thanks for sharing!! 🙏

[masonlankford]

I’m currently building my first workbench, I’ve probably seen every workbench build on YouTube and this is definitely my favorite.
Well done!

[christophweeks]

Fantastic!!
I will forever look at 2x6 with a new appreciation.

[eyewala]

Having attained an age of 60 years and that too as a professional ophthalmologist, I learnt that putting one hundred percent of your self is lovable to watch and that others can put their energies again in a composed manner and create a master piece which you rightly did

[stevenaschoff]

I've just decided that I want to get into wood craft - of any sort. And watching all of these videos I just never seemed to get hits on videos that show hand tools being used very much! Love it! I can tell you are a true craftsman - an artisan. Right tool for the job whether electricity is running through it or not. So many techniques used in this short video - it has inspired so many ideas for me to tinker with as I begin this journey! Nice work! Oh, and I do love the workbench design too!

[chrishamilton-wearing]

How nice to see someone using hand planes. You can really hear them `sing` as you use them.

[spoonie]

You make hand planing look simple. It's never been that smooth for me!

[ranticore]

Damn nice build. I want to get into woodworking, but don't have the space or finances for it. This makes me want to really get into it more. My Grandfather was woodworking all the way into his 70's, and the things that man made always amazed me.

[jerrystark]

Excellent bench design and build. 👍👍
My first benches were made of construction lumber. My main bench is made entirely of Ash, which is great. The last bench I built is made of construction lumber.
If I had it to do over again, I would skip the more expensive Ash and go straight to the construction lumber, preferably Douglas Fir for the frame and Southern Yellow Pine for the top. I'd use the best parts of 2x12s that I selected as carefully as I could to weed out wind, cracks, bad knots, heavy moisture content, etc.
Well done! Thanks.
P.S. I have used Crubber in my bench vises for years now. It works great.

[TheAhmetcanization]

These video's man...everything is being explained and build for people with tons of experience, knowledge and expensive equipement.