He just ripped a quarter inch 5 foot long strip without a guideline using only a handsaw and some pegs. That might be the most impressive thing I have ever seen.

How refreshing to see another woodworker in the mould of Paul Sellers making excellent videos rather than the endless supply of videos featuring all the latest electrical gadgets.A video showing what is possible with the minimum of hand tools, old school style.Although I watch most of the current crop of videos I get the view that most are very skilled and talented machinists rather than dyed in the wool carpenters.Many thanks for an excellent tutorial Mike.

You carry on a timeless art my friend. My grandfather taught me woodworking with hand tools almost 50 years ago. I just finished a new workbench in my garage and the first project is going to be a birdhouse as I teach my grandson. Thats 4 generations of sawdust!

Well, you’ve convinced me not only that I don’t need a vise, but maybe I don’t even want one. 🧐

The "whistle" of a sharp plane 😍. How can anyone downvote a man humbly sharing his knowledge?

I am glad you all have enjoyed the video.

This is one of the best, if not the best, video on traditional hand-tool woodworking I have ever seen.

Mr. Siemsen, this videos was absolutely riveting. In todays woodworking world, everyone is led to believe that a beautifully crafed and stupidly expensive bench is a must have. I think it's horseshit. It would be impossible for me to express how important the content and absolute knowledge this video contains. I salute you sir.

Watching these working with hand tools videos I've noticed that the air isn't full of dust.

I got more information out of this video than I have ever watching any other KZfaqr. This is quite refreshing and actually inspires you to become a better woodworker. Great information!

This guy just blew my mind. I have been watching lots of videos on using a work bench. Always involved a lot of very expensive clamps etc. Mike just showed me more with a board with a notch in it. I'm going to have a drink and contemplate life.

Great video! There are countess others on BUILDING a workbench, but this is the best one I've found on how to USE one.

That was one of the best wood working videos I've ever seen. I was about to build a bench ... and I'm really tempted to go with a viseless bench. Thanks for your time and experience.

The shrewd and technical aspects of woodworking seem to be unending. The more I studly it becomes more and more obvious that what I have used is a really small sampling of this woodworking world. I have found an all new hobby. I don't think I will run out of new skills to learn and develop. I thank all the presenters for the treasures you have offered.

My opinion, one of the top 5 best woodworking videos on KZfaq. Thank you sir.

The sides or aprons are 1 1/2 inches with a 3/4 inch build up to give you 2 1/4 inches or 57 mm. The tops are 1 1/2 inch with a build up of 1 1/2 inch for a total of 3 inches or 76 mm.

I can only say THANK YOU so much for sharing your knowledge! I often come back to this video as a reference. It's like an old book. Everytime fascinating!

Geez!! That old wood plane is a beast!

Mike - just completed my viseless bench and I'm really happy with it! Thanks so much for the enthusiasm for this style of bench. I'm sure it will give years of service.

May be the most well done and interesting woodworking video I have ever watched. WOW......10 stars