Wicked bench man! I found those plans you were talking about: eaa1000.av.org/technicl/worktabl/tablefig.htm I re-calculated the dimensions they had listed as they looked off. They were indeed, only by an inch or two here and there but it would throw things off I think. Did you follow their dimensions exactly or just wing it?
@mousernerdboy For the table top they give dimensions of 60" x 24". They said cross members are 21", when they should be 20" (24-2"-2" this accounts for the 2" of the 2x4) (assuming you're using 2x4's). It is also impossible to fit 5 cross members for the table top at 15" spacing - the spacing can only be 12" (60/5).
@icrusoe Aah, but a 2x4 is actually 1.5" x 3.5". I know that's goofy, but that's how it is. So the 21" cross member dimension should be correct. As for the spacing between the cross members, consider the following: the table is 60" long and you have 5 boards that are 1.5" wide, leaving 52.5" of open space. Dividing that space into four sections gives 13.125" per space. The center-to-center distance between each cross member is therefore 13.125"+1.5" = 14.625". ~15" is close enough.
@mousernerdboy The legs - assuming you butt the top of the leg to the bottom of the tabletop plywood - are off: at 33" tall, 4" drop down for the tabletop front member, and another 4" space for the bottom shelf member. 17.5 + 8.5 = 26". 26" + 4" + 4" = 34" not the stated 33".
@icrusoe Again, this is due to the insane dimensions of American lumber. The 2x4 is only 3.5" wide, so you have an extra inch. 26" + 3.5" + 3.5" = 33" and you're good. Same issue with the lower shelf (though technically the shelf is only 50" wide; it's the supports that are 57").
@mousernerdboy Wow weird, never knew that! I wonder if it's the same for Canadian lumber? More than likely, as your American lumber is probably Canadian anyway :P. Thanks for the clarifications!
@icrusoe No worries! I think lumber sizing is just a cruel joke perpetrated by carpenters. I've gotten burned by that so many times. Though lumber sizing is nothing when compared to car tire size designation (I drive on 235/75R15 tires, which means 235 millimeters wide, 75% of that in wall height, and 15" diameter wheel. Millimeters, inches, and a percentage all together. Ouch).
@abrahamd1982@abrahamd1982 I used the EAA-1000 Standard Worktable design. Youtube won't seem to let me post a URL in this comment, so just google "EAA 1000 workbench" Hope that helps!
I am wondering why you built it on the floor instead of on the already complete bench right beside you? looks nice and should last you a long time Cheers
Very cool. Funny as hell as well! I couldn't figure out a few of the things you were doing or why. Do you have a set of plans? It seems simple enough, you were just too damn fast! LOL!
Wicked bench man! I found those plans you were talking about: eaa1000.av.org/technicl/worktabl/tablefig.htm I re-calculated the dimensions they had listed as they looked off. They were indeed, only by an inch or two here and there but it would throw things off I think. Did you follow their dimensions exactly or just wing it?
icrusoe 1 month ago in playlist Favorite videos
@icrusoe I think I followed them exactly, and it seemed to work. What are the errors you found?
mousernerdboy 1 month ago
@mousernerdboy For the table top they give dimensions of 60" x 24". They said cross members are 21", when they should be 20" (24-2"-2" this accounts for the 2" of the 2x4) (assuming you're using 2x4's). It is also impossible to fit 5 cross members for the table top at 15" spacing - the spacing can only be 12" (60/5).
icrusoe 1 month ago in playlist Favorite videos
@icrusoe Aah, but a 2x4 is actually 1.5" x 3.5". I know that's goofy, but that's how it is. So the 21" cross member dimension should be correct. As for the spacing between the cross members, consider the following: the table is 60" long and you have 5 boards that are 1.5" wide, leaving 52.5" of open space. Dividing that space into four sections gives 13.125" per space. The center-to-center distance between each cross member is therefore 13.125"+1.5" = 14.625". ~15" is close enough.
mousernerdboy 1 month ago
@mousernerdboy The legs - assuming you butt the top of the leg to the bottom of the tabletop plywood - are off: at 33" tall, 4" drop down for the tabletop front member, and another 4" space for the bottom shelf member. 17.5 + 8.5 = 26". 26" + 4" + 4" = 34" not the stated 33".
The lower shelf can't be 57" it should be 56".
icrusoe 1 month ago in playlist Favorite videos
@icrusoe Again, this is due to the insane dimensions of American lumber. The 2x4 is only 3.5" wide, so you have an extra inch. 26" + 3.5" + 3.5" = 33" and you're good. Same issue with the lower shelf (though technically the shelf is only 50" wide; it's the supports that are 57").
mousernerdboy 1 month ago
@mousernerdboy Wow weird, never knew that! I wonder if it's the same for Canadian lumber? More than likely, as your American lumber is probably Canadian anyway :P. Thanks for the clarifications!
icrusoe 1 month ago in playlist Favorite videos
@icrusoe No worries! I think lumber sizing is just a cruel joke perpetrated by carpenters. I've gotten burned by that so many times. Though lumber sizing is nothing when compared to car tire size designation (I drive on 235/75R15 tires, which means 235 millimeters wide, 75% of that in wall height, and 15" diameter wheel. Millimeters, inches, and a percentage all together. Ouch).
mousernerdboy 1 month ago
Sir we appreciate all your work with The Justice League. It's good to see you get some time to do home projects in between crime fighting.
Boomersays 1 month ago
@Boomersays Even a super hero's gotta have hobbies...
mousernerdboy 1 month ago
Hello sir, I believe you didn't use glue, right? Also, What kind of screws are you using?
jackcamino 2 months ago
@jackcamino I did put wood glue between each piece, but it's probably the large wood screws that are doing all the work...
mousernerdboy 2 months ago
Dude i am trying to make one now. Do you think i can have the measurements ? Thanks in advance!
abrahamd1982 2 months ago
@abrahamd1982 @abrahamd1982 I used the EAA-1000 Standard Worktable design. Youtube won't seem to let me post a URL in this comment, so just google "EAA 1000 workbench" Hope that helps!
mousernerdboy 2 months ago
personally, I think you rushed it!
Mr2at 4 months ago
I am wondering why you built it on the floor instead of on the already complete bench right beside you? looks nice and should last you a long time Cheers
TheStinkyda 7 months ago
@TheStinkyda I guess because it offered larger flat area to work with... no real reason. :)
mousernerdboy 7 months ago
Nice bench. I have recently filmed my efforts. Please check them out if you have the time. All the best. CR
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CelticReject 7 months ago
You gotta be flash to talk to flash on the mobile, haha.
MonkeySpecs301 7 months ago
Who says I'm not? :)
mousernerdboy 8 months ago
Awesome~~!!!
You looks like flashmen!!
youkyungchoi 8 months ago
hes for sure faster than the flash lol.
TheSaltysack 11 months ago
Hi, nice looking bench. Do you have plans for this? I'm an absolute beginner and need to build a bench ASAP. Thanks!
dancetraveller 1 year ago
Very cool. Funny as hell as well! I couldn't figure out a few of the things you were doing or why. Do you have a set of plans? It seems simple enough, you were just too damn fast! LOL!
justrj1 1 year ago
Great work man, not only funny but also very instructive.
And the bench turned out great in the end.
tatstuts 1 year ago
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tatstuts 1 year ago
Glad you liked it. :) You building one (or more)?
mousernerdboy 1 year ago
dude, that shit rocked. even the phone call in the middle, too funny.
but seriously, good idea building it upside down. thanks for the tips.
eizoob 1 year ago