EASY Beginner Basic Tool Workbench Build!

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[TallDad]

I loved this! The basic tool series will be awesome. I’d like to see more shop builds this way since I’m just setting up a new garage. Miter station, router table, etc. a kitchen table with basic tools and maybe even a 3 levels of kitchen table and chairs build with basic tools would be cool. I know in the podcasts you said the crazy epoxy builds perform better, but I like to see these instructional and shop build videos more myself

[trentwerner]

Build ideas:
- tool storage/ charging station combo (update from your original video and could be a three level video).
- Mobile miter saw station
- man cave shed or a shed large enough to swing a golf club in!
- floating shelves
- dining room table
- night stand
- end table for the end of a couch where the top incorporates a sheet of 12x12 mosaic tile

[daniellivsey]

Very new woodworker here and was excited to see your design looked very similar to what I built this summer. My jaw dropped when you had the same reaction I did with the 49x97 for the MDF and I had to stop the video when you stepped on the sheet to fit it in place and broke the corner in the exact same place mine did when I stepped on it to fit! Glad to know I’m not alone!

[michaelross]

I've been using something almost exactly (4' x 8') like that for the last 20 years (but without the wheels). However, as my tool collection has grown, I've run out of room and now need to rip this workbench down. The wheels are a super sweet idea. I LOVE the wheels on yours! Now, I think I'm making two smaller tables, one stationary and one with wheels. I'll keep the two together, but pull the one on wheels out when I need that 8' run. I've got a lot to think about on a Sunday morning...with the football kickoff clock rolling. Thanx guys!

[SaltyFishSaint]

Hey John. It would be cool to see you make a sled for that Dewalt table saw

[Jihme]

Suggestion: how about a foldable version of this workbench that can fold flat onto the wall for garage workshops?

[AdamRich]

I'm an avid maker and just moved as well and was looking to build something exactly like this. Buying the plans so I can knock it out with ease. Thanks John and Team!

[augustineschaefer]

Thank you, as a beginner I’ve done single width finger joints (for shelf brackets in garage) and lap joints (for a plant stand) and I’ve played with plywood end grain (for a mirror frame). This inspires me to keep going with saw skills and joinery practice. Thanks!

[timmorris]

John I've used those casters on a couple of shop carts. You'll want to re-drill the mounting holes for 1/4" bolts and bolt through. The screws will pull out with that much weight regardless of what the packaging says. Otherwise they've worked great for a couple of years.

[ryangrissom]

Maybe a French cleet wall system depending on what you are doing in your shop for wall storage

[GuzWorks]

1st off, if you already havent. Im going to need a Squiggles, Never Swirls by John on a shirt!
2ndly, lets be honest. It will take the regular yin way longer than 3 hours just because we'll have to keep driving to the big box every hours because we forgot to buy something! 😄

[Grampiswoodshop]

John thanks for the preview of the new shop. And this video of course!! Name the new shop "The Squirrelly Nest"

[WarWulf]

Good content, fun presentation but the camera work is making me nauseated.

[InkAlchemix]

Would love to see you make a custom Steelers pool table...maybe a random #62 easter egg in it...

[Duckowski]

This is a fantastic vid. This is a close copy to the most useful thing I have in my shop. Mines 4x6 and doubles as an outfeed table for my table saw. I will say mine's not as fancy but I get it from a video making perspective. For those who don't have a helper, 1/2 " plywood weighs a hell of a lot less than the particle board and is back to being affordable. The hardest thing for me to get used to is that this isn't a work table you worry about, you just replace pieces. I cut, paint, epoxy, feed animals, store crap, and once I took a nap on it. Thanks again for the content.

[jacobgunn]

Do a epoxy Coffee table with just the basic tools! I believe a lot of your watchers including myself are interested in making epoxy tables, but don’t want to drop a bunch of money on planners, CNC machines, and bandsaw‘s etc.
Love watching your videos by the way! Keep up the good work!

[josephzizza]

Hey John, Building shelving in your new shop by using this method would be great and fairly simple.

[rodrigoperez]

this type here is my first workbench, even the same lapjoints, instead of the mdf top, i used 2x4s and hand plane it. super sturdy, bought the same caster from amazon and its been great for the past 2 years

[tiffaleyshon]

Hi John and the team. I've recently discovered the channel and I'm hooked. Been binging these vids since. I love how passionate you guys are about your craft. You've inspired me to take a crack at woodworking and I'm going to start with a workbench using some techniques you've shown. Thanks for what you do and keep it up!

[RobDucharme]

Finally I can say I've made a somewhat more advanced version of something on this channel. lol

I made my own "t-track" using steel strips and so the whole thing is capable of being a part of various different jigs I'm making. So far the router sled jig has been fantastic.

Though my caster system is more off the shelf, unfortunately..