Building a DIY Workbench - Part 1 - By Ed

This is the first of three videos on how to build a workbench. This video is how I went about building this bench and is meant to give the general idea of how to design and build your own bench. I do not give plans for this bench, but if enough people request them I would be willing to create another video with plans.

If you have any questions, please put them in the comments.

Also, as me and my friend were watching the final video we found that it is loaded with "that's what she said" statements. If you hear a good one, put the time in the comments.

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Education

Tags:

• How to
• table
• workshop
• bench
• woodworking
• garage
• ed
• eddie
• kern

[EverywhereVirtually]

I notice white metal support brackets under the work surface and under the shelf. Why did you need these, was there any back and forward movement?

[eddiekern]

@EverywhereVirtually There was a little bit of rocking, because the floor of the garage bows up in the center by about 1/2 inch. The white brackets were not necessary per se, but I wanted to make sure this sucker felt like it was bolted to the wall, since I opted not to screw it to the wall.

[MrMapex2010]

Why do people have to get uptight about someone's safety? We live in a democracy and the great thing about a democracy is we get to make our own decisions. Anyway great vid. Making one smaller on the weekend for reloading

[eddiekern]

@MrMapex2010 Me too, I just got a hornady LNL AP and am going to start building my reloading bench today!!

[theycallmeguns]

I have one suggestion after watching the first 7 1/2 mins of your video... torx bit screws, Those things rock!!!

[eddiekern]

@theycallmeguns Yeah, I got wise and got some excellent self tapping screws about halfway through the project

[eddiekern]

@DrMattzilla There is a message for safety trolls in the third video at 11min 25sec.

[EverywhereVirtually]

@eddiekern I'm coming to a similar conclusion. My garage floor is 30 years old and it was laid down by an idiot so is all over the place. The bench is pretty sturdy but there is a bit of movement so I may follow your lead. Thanks for the feedback.

[vegascarpentr]

@theycallmeguns  Also get a shaft for you screw bit it gives levrage and make it way easier to put screws in. try it.

[borracheroantonio]

you can see the video clicking in my name... It´s my first Workbench, and my fisrt video !!!! ;-)

[borracheroantonio]

Hi Ed ! Thanks for your amazing video It makes me decide to build my own workbench (Ed´s Style) with some little changes (Rear Legs, and I add a little shelf) First draw some plans, imaging the meassures, build a scale model, and decide to start ! I build it bigger just to fit in a determinated place in my workshop. Buy the woods, and start with the firts cuts.. the rest you can see it in the poor video i´ve upload

Thanks again. Abrazo desde Espana.

[EverywhereVirtually]

watch?v=80mR9HJqKwk I'm working on some sketchup plans that are inspired by this design. I haven't yet incorporated the top shelf into my design as I need to work around some internal structures in my garage. The top of the work bench is also a bit longer, give or take a few inches. I have the added complication of having to buy the wood in metric lengths even though imperial is my preference. Take a look at the youtube vid where I've animated the plans. I'll be sure to put them in sketchup too

[eddiejr79]

what was the measurment for the front leg, the piece right before you cut the top part for the top of the table?

[Diego777Alex]

Right tools = Save time and effort.

Wrong tools = Waste time and more effort.

Spend little more on tools if you wanna show something good.

Good video quality but you show aren't smart like you looks like..