Every Workbench Should Have These!

Instructionals without ego are an absolute blessing and the fastest way to actually get young people interested. Thank you.

This was the most brutally painful build I've ever witnessed and I salute you, fully. And the sheer reckless chutzpah of using OSB - OMG! All that wood dust and wood chips from something made of wood dust and wood chips, I feel I need to break out the wet/dry vac in my office just from having watched this. Great video. Thank you.

Watching your video left me feeling really good. Now I know I am NOT the worse WOOD BUTCHER in the world. Thanks!!!

The struggle — limited skills + limited budget — is real. Thanks for keeping it that way.

Having a plan is one thing, having a good plan is another thing. Having a bench so you’re not on the ground like a caveman… Priceless.

This is the type of content DIY YouTube needs, but doesn’t deserve. You, my friend, are the hero of this genre

“Constantly overestimating my skill level“ 😂 this whole video is so relatable!

Being older than you, I have not only made the same mistakes as you so honestly show, but I have also expanded the suite. thank you for making me feel included in an eager but imperfect cabal.

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Every time I go to Harbor Freight, I always add 4-5 clamps to whatever I have to buy. I have about 60 clamps now.

Nice work! I have a feeling it's gonna work better than you're expecting, and version two may not happen for a looooong time.

Hi from uk. So an upgrade improvement. The centre filler piece you had to fit... This should now be a sacrificial strip when doing any cross cuts with your track saw. A couple of Dogs that are in the right place for the track to push up against so the blade is over the centre of that sacrificial piece, you just might need to add those dog holes. Or.. put in a couple of threaded inserts and some blocks with bolts to drop in instead of dog holes

It's refreshing to see a YouTuber admitting the mistakes they've made. I'm fortunate in the Ron Paulk lives near by me in Florida. Of course, I would not knock on his door and ask him endless mind numbing questions but you've done a great job answering mine. I just subscribed to your channel and look foward to your projects. I like how you added a little of the outstakes like Fishers Shop invented.

I love this. Gives me timber biscuit vibes. For your clamp issue, add a large chamfer on the underside of your mdf and that will clear the hole

I appreciate your humility throughout the video. That’s kinda how I work currently as. Just thinking everything is well planned.

I often start to build a protoype,, and then use it until it fails. I think this will last you a good long while and if you are like me,, as long as it is working,, no rebuild needed, and the additions to the plan will keep coming and when it you do have to, it will really be something.. Can't wait for that one,, Great job.

Another great video showcasing the value of OSB and how to overcome all those obstacles a lot of creators don't include in their videos! You really have a gift for explaining the process and the sly little jokes inserted everywhere Joseph! I too need to continue to remove the "Human error which is me" from my builds! Love it!!!

i would have suggested using melamine covered particle if you were going that route. add an edge band or glue/paint edge finish, and your bench would last a lot longer when exposed to oils/liquids that would expand the cells of the particles in the board, leading to warpage down the line. you can get around this by occasionally blocking down the work surface, or buzzing it with a sander, but dipping in the surface is also resultant. more scratch/wear resistance is a plus as well. all these benefits for a moderate price increase in material.

I haven't laughed this hard with an instructional video, ever. Nothing like watching someone make the same mistakes you have, and offering hilarious commentary at the same time. I've been doing woodworking for nearly 50 years, much of it as a professional, but I'm now setting up my last shop, and you've offered some great insights. Thanks!

I love your enthusiasm and honesty as you narrate your building of this bench. It's given me some great ideas for my new bench. thanks for putting this out on YT