Build the Lightweight Traveler Workbench!

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Build this portable, inexpensive workbench from only 2 boards!
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0:00 Intro
1:15 Building Cheap
2:55 Battens
3:55 Moving onto the Legs
5:55 Simple Tools
6:30 Sizing
8:07 Installation
12:44 Using the Bench
15:52 Outro

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@gosonegr 3 жыл бұрын

Quick tip for everyone who lives in Mediterranean zones. You won't find forniture quality wood easily to make the wedges, but any firewood seller have olive wood, holm or mediterranean pine, just ask for a split they have left, those woods are hard as a nail but since the trees are usually small and have a ton of knobs, are not used to make forniture and the wood is cheap

@simonezanola3509 3 жыл бұрын

Also persimmon, celtis Australis and dogwood: since it's difficult to find straight big Pieces, we use or hardest wood for Fire. Very sad

@CleaveMountaineering 3 жыл бұрын

In Western Colorado we have a lot of free elm firewood available for the same reason. Great for smaller projects including axe handles.

@MrGalpino 2 жыл бұрын

I made the wedges for my Rustic Bench from red gum. I broke my leatherman hammering it into the wood, it's like iron.

@pacco205 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@GenePavlovsky 2 жыл бұрын

@@MrGalpino Get a hammer/mallet next time ;)

@lindrajane1884 Жыл бұрын

The first half of the kzfaq.infoUgkx3ICSK6nSknaL_45CU2NmFSoXjarGMDiJ book is everything about wood: types, tools, finishes, setting up shop etc. The second half is all about doing projects for inside and outside of the home. The color pictures are helpful. After reading a dozen of these types of books, this is probably the best overall (layout, color photos, plans). Only detraction is that many of the projects use a table saw/router/planer, which are usually expensive and take up space, so the plans are less friendly to newcomers and the budget conscious. But I know I can use a drill, circular saw or a jigsaw to make the projects.

@jsmxwll 3 жыл бұрын

One work holding option that I don't see mentioned very often, but works well on low benches that are relatively narrow is just a strap of some sort. Make a loop, stick your foot through it and step down. I used to use that a lot when I had to do chisel work sitting on a half sawhorse. Easy to quickly adjust your work as well.

@vanessakitty8867 Жыл бұрын

Hmm. TY. I am planning boards sitting on a saw horse. This idea may help.

@TintagelEmrys 3 ай бұрын

works great, used to just use some bank line until I realized a broken ratchet strap would be better

@Noname-lx4hn 3 жыл бұрын

Rex: enables the people of the world to start affordable woodworking with the Roman bench and woodwork for humans World: increases lumber prices Rex: ... ... ... o_o Makes an even smaller cheaper Workbench to help people to get started anyway World: -_-

@oliverdelica2289 3 жыл бұрын

World: Mission failed. We'll get em next time

@0ddSavant 3 жыл бұрын

The Mark 21 Low bench will cost less than $3 and the structural members will be made of sand and dad-jokes. The challenge will be dealing with inflation which has forced the removal of all currency smaller than a $50 bill from circulation. There is also a $37 coin commemorating Puerto Rico still not being a state for no clear reason, but that’s of no help here, I’m not even sure why I brought it up.

@HeartPumper 3 жыл бұрын

It's not "a world", only few big lumber "producers" in US.

@0ddSavant 3 жыл бұрын

@@HeartPumper you’re correct, I had no idea. SawMillDatabase [www.sawmilldatabase.com/country_companies.php?id=11] has 69 registered sawmills in the United States plus 9 companies of foreign registration who do business here. That number is deceiving, though. Most of those ~70 Mills produce less than 50,000m^3 of lumber per year, and many are “Coniferous lumber only.” North America produces around 1/3 of the conifer lumber [Thanks Canada!], and around 1/6 of “Non coniferous” [largely hardwood, but extremely mill dependent]. Of the ~70, only 12 are considered “Top Producers” ranging from J.D. Irving, LTD at 170,000m^3/yr to West Fraser Timber Co at 846,000m^3/yr and Canfor at #2 with 690,000 [www.sawmilldatabase.com/productiontoplist.php?continent_id=998] that’s not a lot of surplus production if, say, huge swathes of people are told to shelter at home or sawmills are shuttered out of fear of spreading the virus. Speaking of Canfor & West Fraser; they’re dropping 150M & 160M respectively to build sawmills in Louisiana to get in in that sweet Southern Yellow pine absolutely nobody outside of construction is eager to get their hands on. Here’s a whole article about it [www.google.com/amp/s/fortune.com/2021/06/10/lumber-prices-2021-chart-price-of-lumber-production-wood-supply-costs-update-june/amp/] And here’s a simplified explanation of why lumber prices are currently pants-on-head retarded. [www.kotatv.com/2021/05/05/what-happened-to-americas-lumber-industry/] Thanks for pointing me in that direction, sorry this post got away from me in terms of length….

@HeartPumper 3 жыл бұрын

@@0ddSavant No problem at all. Always interesting to see someone digging into the real numbers. One would say "Hey, but that's a pure capitalism in the core", the other "Few greedy sharks are speculating & exploiting covid situation". Suffice to say, I'm in found certainty, that we won't see pre-pandemic lumber prices anytime or back, at all 🤷‍♂️. Also, I'm EU based. Exactly analogical situation. Covid for big capital was a godsend.

@MrMikeEdie Ай бұрын

Finally got round to making this. Tired but very pleased (pity YT doesn't do photo comments). 2 points: I'm glad it's one plank thick as it seems heavy enough to carry. Secondly, I'd add that the hardest bit is getting the round tenons just the right shape. Too big and they dont fit thr holes. Too small and they'll be too loose. Finally managed to get them right (and without glue so far). Thank you for this fabulous video, I'm using my new bench already.

@MrMikeEdie Ай бұрын

... oh and I bought the book. Great.

@robertunderdunkterwilliger2290 2 ай бұрын

Two and a half decades ago when I still lived in an apartment, I wanted to have a machinist vice so I could work on guns et c. Problem was a normal bench makes the noise worse, and takes up a lot of room. So I went out and got a big stack of pine shelves and some threaded rod (I wanted to be able to dissemble this heavy bench when moving). I then made a bench from this with a small plinth for the vice to a comfy height. It had three contact points to the floor, with big rubber feet on them. It worked great and did deaden noise from filing and hacksawing very well. The only problem is that it's easy to be tempted to lay small sharp tools near your crotch, which can be dangerous. It is though, the best way to work when doing checkering! The bench you show here looks fenomenal!

@thefatalcarrot8457 3 жыл бұрын

This channel is amazing. Not knowing where to start and at a crucial moment (I have only a small amount of money, a house that’s begging for repairs, and little history with wood working) I do what seems sensible and start my research. Then, falling ass-backwards into finding this place via the YTube algorithm, I now know exactly what I need to get started. For the work you’re creating here, thank you. (I’ll be ordering your book directly).

@stevenpopp4649 2 жыл бұрын

The book is fantastic.

@Dikkeboomstam 3 жыл бұрын

I can't believe the roman workbench was already so long ago time goes fast man

@oliverdelica2289 3 жыл бұрын

Fr same

@paulpvhl1930 3 жыл бұрын

2000 years goes by so fast! ;O)

@WhyDontYouBuildit 3 жыл бұрын

Being a good woodworker and a good teacher require two completely different skillsets, and it's rare to find someome who's excellent at both. Obviously you're one of them, so I have no doubt that the book is going to be great.

@RexKrueger 3 жыл бұрын

If I'm being honest, I agree that I'm a good teacher, but I'm a mediocre woodworker. It's the truth.

@TwinPhoenix666 3 жыл бұрын

@@RexKrueger @Rex Krueger your store says that the checkout is closed and not setup to process payments... TAKE MY MONEY, DANG IT!!!

@WhyDontYouBuildit 3 жыл бұрын

@@RexKrueger I wouldn't say you're a mediocre woodworker, but I agree that teaching is your forte. That and the ability to run a successful youtube channel, which is again a different and difficult thing to do. Keep up the good work!

@WhyDontYouBuildit 2 жыл бұрын

@MichaelKingsfordGray I don't know if you were saying that to me. If this is the case the answer is: because being grown up is boring.

3 жыл бұрын

The timing of the book couldn't be better!

@BenjaminKibbey Жыл бұрын

I love that this is, essentially, a full woodworking station that uses about as much lumber as the average sawhorse (at least in terms of cost). This really is a fantastic idea and one of the most truly useful woodworking videos I've ever seen.

@miki09876 3 жыл бұрын

Rex. I've been watching you for years, and I'm so excited for your book. I've seen the admiration you have for other woodworking books and bet this means so much to you to be sharing your experience. You're part of this history now. It's been a pleasure to be along for the ride.

@zacjohnson1749 3 жыл бұрын

Love the socks haha glad I'm also not the only one with a bendy Ryoba

@padfoot1058 3 жыл бұрын

Just relax your grip.

@BigHenFor 3 жыл бұрын

Let the saw do the work. Hold lightly but firmly and just pull at a shallow angle. Less chance of bendy ryoba. Read this: blog-diyjapanesejoinery.com/japanese-saw-rip-cutting/

@gnarthdarkanen7464 3 жыл бұрын

Finding the "zen" of sawing by hand is a journey... often traveled multiple times. Chant if you have to, to keep in mind "The saw will do the job if I let it." Remember to breathe. It's a dance, not a wrestling competition. (weird as that sounds) AND of course, practice. ;o)

@ensignj3242 2 жыл бұрын

I like how fast you do your vids. Doesn’t waste my time.

@hhhobby 3 жыл бұрын

It is a very robust structure. This workbench looks like a village stool. In Poland you can find many similar furnitures from the 1930s and 1940s. No glue, no screws, but still in good shape. One interesting thing: the word spruce comes from Polish and means "from Prussia". 🙂

@HeartPumper 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly, also this word in form of adjective "spruced up" etc. Have the same origin. In XV century, seemingly Prussia was "a land full of luxuries" 😆.

@TaeruAlethea 2 жыл бұрын

It's an amazing design! It's scale able and can be used to make chairs and small stools, heck, even something like a coffee table by making it's a board or two wider would work! It's super robust.

@Prunesquallor1435 Жыл бұрын

He used glue and screws....

@jeffreyblessing4011 Жыл бұрын

Got these plans a year ago and FINALLY got around to making it. One thing I noticed, the plans for the "palm" attatchment have us bore a hole in a location that makes the back end of it flush with the end of the bench, rather than overhang so the end board can be against the back. Since I didn't notice this until after I had everything cut out, I just cut enough off the back end of the bench to accomodate the back board. Making the palm and plane stops (I made two of different heights) took me all day, and I'm still not quite done. But I chalk that up to my own lack of experience and trying to figure out how to do what Rex makes look so easy. lol After the plane stops and palm are finished, my next modifications will be to add a removable shavehorse and add peg holes and even a side notch for a wedge. Here's hoping the yellow pine I made the bench out of will hold decently. :D

@jeffreyblessing4011 Жыл бұрын

Just finished construction of the palm and plane stops and sanded everything down. Overall, I'm pleased with the design and my execution of it. The palm still needs done running on the inside wedge as it isn't straight up and down, but otherwise it's good to go. Thanks Rex!

@tass8495 3 жыл бұрын

Ordered! Noticed it's already"best seller" on Amazon. Congratulations and I hope it brings you lots of wealth:)

@jamestarbet9608 3 жыл бұрын

Luckily I was able to build my bench a year ago at decent prices. Its a modification of your low Roman bench, and I use it as a basic portable bench. I left off the legs, instead using two collapsible sawhorses to raise it up, but am still able to sit on it. A pair of grooves were cut on the bottom side to hold the top steady, matching the sawhorses. Finally I left one of the top boards long, for the same reason you did here. Thanks for the education Rex!

@simonezanola3509 3 жыл бұрын

Very clever idea!

@originalcrapshoot 2 жыл бұрын

@@simonezanola3509 did the same thing but used "tall" japanese sawhorses

@nicolemitchell446 3 жыл бұрын

I just went and preordered your book. Under $16… you’re a champ! I also noticed your book is a #1 bestseller in a couple of categories! And it’s not even released yet. Congratulations can’t wait to get my copy! I’m sure it will be worth the money even with the $15 postage to australia

@alanguerin610 3 жыл бұрын

There you go, Rex. Book pre-ordered.

@alastairleung1883 3 жыл бұрын

This is so fitting for the time. Thanks for remaking the inexpensive bench.

@rildain76 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! I really wanted to make your $30 low Roman work bench but yeah... lumber prices are outrageous right now. Thanks for designing a new $30 work bench for pandemic times. Can't wait to get to it! Also, pre-ordered your book. Really excited to start my woodworking library.

@williambuckner818 Жыл бұрын

Rex, thank you for making this video and for the plans that go with it. I made this bench (my first adult woodworking project - it's been a minute since wood shop in middle school). I cannot begin to tell you how handy this bench is. It is so useful around the house and the barn, it has replaced my makeshift work surface using sawhorses or the pickup truck gate when I'm at the barn. I thought about making a second one, but this is so portable that I don't see the need right now. I'm about to embark on the quick-stack bench for a full-sized option. Cheers!

@chrispayne673 3 жыл бұрын

My absolute favorite part of this video is finding out the my favorite woodworking youtuber is writing a book about woodworking. You can count me in on buying that book for sure 💯👍🏼

@PRH123 Ай бұрын

Did you get the book...?

@donteiser 9 ай бұрын

I am so thankful for the great information and ideas you are providing, and the unassuming way you are presenting them. But I do have a suggestion for a future video. Your "$30 Workbench", "Lightweight Traveler Workbench", and "Shavehorse" are brilliant. But they would be even more useful for people like me who have very limited storage space if they had removable legs. I do realize that they would likely not be as stable as the permanently glued and wedged legs, but you're a really smart guy... I'll bet you could come up with a video that would deal with this issue us. Thanks.

@jurget 6 ай бұрын

This bench is crazy efficient tool, thanks!

@jcherry335 3 жыл бұрын

Just pre-ordered the book 😁 and a second one to give as a gift. Can't wait

@cheribenson1597 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your videos and book. I'm a new woodworker with very limited space. Just finished my little Roman bench. Looking forward to using it creatively.

@davidgibbs9641 2 жыл бұрын

I have just been watching a YT video by a man in China called Grandpa Amu, he was using a bench similar to this. In his video, instead of a clamp he used a webbing strap looped around the bench. To apply clamping pressure, he just put his foot in the loop and pushed down. Simple.

@dhavalmysore 6 ай бұрын

I've watched this video and a few other "beginners/basic" build videos by you, and I just realized this - you are the "Primitive Technology" of woodworking!!! You show people how to build from basic things and build their way up. Unlike some youtubers who are like "here's how to get started for less than $1,000", like that's cheap lol. Btw, if you have never seen or heard of Primitive Technology, go check out his channel (and turn on captions) and he is the original and amazing "wilderness" primitive builder from New Zealand.

@chadmontgomery2855 2 жыл бұрын

I love this little bench! I actually have a nice traditional roubo workbench. However, we are currently renovating our house, and my family and I are living in a very small rental house for about 6 months. This workbench has been the perfect solution for me to get my woodworking fix while away from my "real" shop. Thanks for the great design!

@avryptickle 3 жыл бұрын

Just bought the book on preorder. Don’t need it or anything, but I’m happy to support you.

@johnyoho2603 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Rex. I love that you cater to those just getting started. I wish there had been a great resource like yours back when I started my woodworking journey. Keep up the good work. 👍🏻👊🏻😎

@unknownlost 3 жыл бұрын

I gotta say, this is one of your best videos yet Rex! I genuinely appreciate your cost-savvy and beginner-friendly approaches to everything you do. It's created a great community and I'm always impressed with how every new video seems to be exactly what I need for my next project! Already pre-ordered your book!

@troyna77 3 жыл бұрын

Pre-Ordered and very reasonably priced. I always learn something when I watch your videos. Thanks rex

@ilive4livemusic 3 жыл бұрын

This is the video I’ve been waiting for since you hinted at it a while back. Well worth the wait! Nicely done!!

@mattpage9826 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on your new book!! I'll be picking up a copy for myself and my another for a friend who I have been introducing to wood working! Keep those videos coming!

@clydedecker765 3 жыл бұрын

Great stuff Rex.

@thingsinmyhead4189 3 жыл бұрын

Rex, I subscribed to your channel back when you only had a few videos, nearly 3 years ago! I've watched every single video you put out, & even if I don't build the project you're building, I use the knowledge & techniques you show us all how to do on almost every project. I absolutely love your videos! I'm definitely gonna buy your book, & definitely keep watching your content! Highlight of my week, really. Can't wait to see what you do next!

@Emil-Hermansson 4 ай бұрын

Nicely done! Glad to see that powered drill, no need to pretend that a brace drill is more accessible or better than a electric. Love the simple tools used. Keep it up!

@simonezanola3509 3 жыл бұрын

You're a great teacher, enthusiastic and able to stay focused on essential. This clever project Is paradigmatic of your approach: well done! Curiously, before Building the laminated top Roman workbench, i needed something to work on and since we were in covid lockdown (no way to leave home) i used 3 laminated Ikea shelves (120*40*1 cm) and a few screws: It worked well, except for the greenwood legs (Black locust) which split and were fixed with a couple extra wedges. When You're short in material, add more brain or elbow Grease: maybe It can be enought.

@StreamHugger 3 жыл бұрын

@Simone I'm curious about your black locust legs splitting. Did you use small caliper locust trees in their full diameter, or did you rive a larger diameter piece of locust into the dimensions you needed? I'm just beginning my green woodworking journey, and my understanding is that it is best to avoid the pith so that you eliminate the radial shrinkage. Using non-pith wood limits the opportunity for radial shrinkage and the resulting splits. I'm just trying to figure out if using a whole 2" diameter tree for bench legs will actually invite spitting, or if I'm just being too cautious. Thanks.

@jons2447 2 жыл бұрын

@@StreamHugger Thank you for asking. Yes, I'm also just started & wondering the same. I made 3 legs for a shave horse. So far the legs have some small longitudinal splits. Overall not too bad but I was wondering if it gets worse. Have a GREAT day, Neighbor!

@AnArmAndAGreg 3 жыл бұрын

Great video as always. Just pre ordered your book. My kids and I have had a blast making your woodworking for humans project. We didnt have enough room for a bench, so this video is a game changer. Thanks again.

@PRH123 Ай бұрын

These Roman benches are perfect for an apartment balcony. Can be used as just a sitting bench when not in use. And you can store your tools under it. Very compact. And using only hand tools, you don't annoy your neighbors.

@arick_mnc 12 күн бұрын

Well.. a lot of chiseling might and other types of hammering... and sawing can be loud... as well as saw sharpening... ;)

@BillLowenburg 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been looking for plans for a low bench like this! Just ordered your book. Thanks and keep up the good work, Rex.

@desideriomonis1781 Жыл бұрын

My grandfather (b. 1898) and father-in-law (b. 1917) were excellent carpenters. (You should see their joinery.) They had workbenches like this, with a “V-stop” at the far end. The benches doubled as benches for the dining table. ❤ Miss them.

@TwinPhoenix666 3 жыл бұрын

Rex, I freaking love you, man! I've been trying to come up with a good low bench for my small wellhouse workshop and this blew all of my ideas out of the water. I'm headed to grab the plans and then out to build this before sundown! Thank you! As usual, you take the cake, my friend

@TwinPhoenix666 3 жыл бұрын

@Rex Krueger your store says that the checkout is closed and not setup to process payments... TAKE MY MONEY, DANG IT!!!

@AtypicalADultHooD 3 жыл бұрын

@@TwinPhoenix666 For the price of these plans you can become a patreon for 5 months, which gives you access to all plans, articles, exclusive videos and especially the discourse forum, which I won't doubt to call the greatest resource for a woodwroker short of resuscitating André Roubo.

@natefein 3 жыл бұрын

Great video as always. I just pre-ordered the book. Can't wait to see what you've been working on.

@simondunn2200 3 жыл бұрын

Some great ideas there Rex. Talking about improvised clamping reminded me about using the kitchen drawer with my knee on it as my first vice. I managed for years with a workmate, a couple of trestles and a bit of scrap plywood.

@irapelletier5506 2 жыл бұрын

So glad to see you are using a hatchet! As a spoon carver it’s my main shaping and roughing tool!

@tylerlane2579 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this and your whole woodworking for humans series.

@mohdalisyed 2 жыл бұрын

Love love love your videos!!!! I made this bench, for free from recycled wood and it's working fine so far.

@ared18t 2 жыл бұрын

It's incredible how simple you've made things for people.

@keisisqrl 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the book! I love what you do.

@scottswineford6714 3 жыл бұрын

Ah! My new under the shade tree summer bench! Hmmm, wouldn't be all that tough to make a removable spoonpony or light weight shave horse to go with it. Lots of scrap possibilities. Camlock monson? Maybe with 1 1/8" closet rod?

@usethegoodwood 3 жыл бұрын

"Camlock monson? Maybe with 1 1/8" closet rod?" What does this mean?

@dankennedy6902 Жыл бұрын

Appreciate the KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid) style - very effective and very informative. Thank you.

@chemclimber 3 жыл бұрын

Well done Rex! Culmination of a good few years work 👏 👏 👏

@just-dl 2 жыл бұрын

Rex, love your work! I made a Roman bench, based on your videos a couple of years ago. I love it. I haven’t had much shop time since building it. But, I do play every now and again. I put a vise on the side which is weird but wonderful. First time I’ve had a vise to work with! My Roman bench is shorter, not unlike this bench and lots of holes for bench dogs and hold fasts. Thanks for all you do. You’ve been such an encouragement to me personally.

@robertgoss4842 3 жыл бұрын

Your channel is a terrific discovery for me. This video taught me a lot and never once did it insult my intelligence. Or my embarrassing skill level. Well done!

@corylowe5557 3 ай бұрын

I purchased the book. I recommend it.

@johnenzinas 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats on your book!

@blodgarm17 3 жыл бұрын

Just built this here in Tanzania. Thanks for the instructions!

@jeffceriotti 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos have been so helpful and inspiring to get me stsrted in the craft. Book is preordered. Cant wait to get it.

@Arco326 Жыл бұрын

Best video ever ! This is one of the best videos on simple workbench with angled workbench legs clearly detailed and easily understood... cant wait to try this out.. BTW.. the low bench also doubles as a nice chair -bench when not used. Please keep the ideas & innovation coming .

@TheSocketshock 2 жыл бұрын

I built this very crudely on my days off. Was my first woodworking project since high-school. Thanks for the inspiration! Going to build a small tote style portable bench with a vice to sit on top at the end with the mortise and also take to work with me

@CleaveMountaineering 3 жыл бұрын

Great bench and tutorial. I made a shave horse last year with a 7' long timber bench, so have been using it some for various tasks. The bench compliments a normal high workbench really well.

@gm5443 3 жыл бұрын

Just pre ordered the book! I really learned a lot by your videos. cheers from italy.

@AFCAWorldBodybuildingArchive 3 жыл бұрын

I am so glad you used the Ryoba saw. What a wonderful tool ♥🙏

@onlinekicker 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Rex, it's me! The plane blade discussor lol I love your talks about joinery, I've been tossing ideas about upgrading my current bench and this has helped. Thank you for everything you do for us :D

@arthurrsaker8893 3 жыл бұрын

Rex, your passion for your subject and your "can do" attitude make you a gifted communicator and teacher. When I listen to you , I am reminded of the watchword of the lead designer of that great American WW2 aircraft, the North American P51. I think it was he who had on his desk a small plaque with the words " simplicate and add lightness" They seem to me to encapsulate your style pretty neatly. Sincere thanks.

@divyabirsingh2905 2 жыл бұрын

When it comes to woodworking you are the only true helper i got on net. And i have been through a lot.

@robertcasko281 3 жыл бұрын

I've got 3 boys oldest is 8. And I am a complete newb at woodworking. I am very excited to use your book not only for myself, but to help my own boys get started making their own benches and tools from a very young age

@pwoolcoc 3 жыл бұрын

Preordered! good luck with the release, and thanks for the great lessons!

@jimsun25 3 жыл бұрын

Preordered the kindle version, can't wait until 15th to get the book and start enjoying. Thanks for your great videos~

@BruceHarangII Жыл бұрын

Great video. My son and I built this together yesterday and we both learned a lot about hand tool woodworking.

@bearimo2867 Жыл бұрын

Just ordered your book man! I really need to learn how to saw by hand properly and this bench looks perfect. I'm lucky enough to be able to own some decent power tools but I am a hobbyist and want to know the basics before going down a path of reliance on expensive (and sometimes dangerous) power tools. Thanks for your videos man, I appreciate how you take into account the price of lumber and tools in your projects, not to knock using tools or finer materials but to be accessible to all. I also like your line in the Roman bench video "use an electric sander if you have one, this isn't woodworking for masochists." I think you have a great approach, an appreciation for traditional methods and techniques that informs your use of modern tools for convenience and speed. Thanks again!

@slartimus 3 жыл бұрын

Oh, nice! Congrats on the book, Rex! I'm currently working on gearing up to do some crafty-type things, and I'll make sure to toss in a pre-order with my other stuff.

@billy2807 3 жыл бұрын

Instant book purchase. No brainer. My ancient old garage now just looks like a Woodworking for Humans mix tape. Building this bench this weekend.

@lexhemart 2 жыл бұрын

I can’t wait to make this bench!!!

@footplate0 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all the info that you impart. So for my part pre ordered and paid for. I look forward to it arriving

@Agent_Orange_Peel 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the information man. Got that pre-order. This will be my first project out of the book.

@jcork3460 2 жыл бұрын

Rex, Thank you for this I have made my own shorter version of this with a gap down the middle for ripping. One word brilliant! The legs on mine are not that even in angle, some splay more than others but 100% works. So not pretty, but functional. Keep up the great work

@billy2807 3 жыл бұрын

Done. This thing is awesome, and I'm still coming up with crazy contraptions to plug into that square mortise. It's super effective and rock solid. One thing I did was, I mounted a moxon vise on the end. It makes the bench...slightly heavier, and I'm not convinced it's strictly necessary, but I got carried away. Great bench, man. Thank you! Also, my copy of the book showed up early. Let's. Go.

@MCsCreations 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic work, Rex! 😃 Thanks a lot for all the tips!!! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

@brucee.kierstead5422 2 жыл бұрын

Great videos and info. Congrats on the book. I built the bench using power tools for my grandson to learn the basics on. Added a slot at the center of gravity for one hand lifting and F clamp access. Also routed a 3/8" radius groove down the center line so round objects (pencils, nails, screws) do not roll off the bench.

@zachk7531 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the book Rex!

@justingilbert3667 3 жыл бұрын

Loved your wood turning book. Definitely getting your new one!

@rungavagairun 3 жыл бұрын

That $30 bench was my first real project (built in 2021) and it's still the biggest one I have tackled so far. It cost significantly more than $30. I'm glad you noted the difference.

@24.k.g.f.97 Жыл бұрын

I know this isn't practical to every one but I live near a woodland area and people have fell longs and left them. Some in peculiar positions that kept them off the ground and letting them season in the woods. Iv recently taken some wooden wedges,saw to start a cut to protect the tips of wedges,and a hammer, and stick to split logs into very rough lumber. Taking the wedges and hammer and set them on the sides of log and drive down while using as thick of a stick as possible to keep the wedges from slipping inwards allowing you to drive them down the sides. Once the sides begin to split more wedges along one side and that an strong stick hammered into the split or a hammer blow from the middle out while bracing the farside of the log from across the middle with a foot.

@evascroll 3 жыл бұрын

Done!!! Cant wait to have the book!!! Thanks

@ValorSailing Жыл бұрын

Rex, made this bench today for a sitting and working bench on the dock. I had been looking for something light and strong and this bench is perfect. Too bad you cant post pictures here, I thought it came out well. Thanks for the great plans.

@orbitalair2103 9 ай бұрын

I made this with a scrap length of 2x10 my neighbor gave me when they moved away. And some 2x4 for the legs. It works great, but its not flat. so it needs some work in that respect. I made this because my garage is already full of workbenches and shelves and stuff, and this little guy is so portable. I really like the back to basics approach to making things. so many things our ancestors knew.

@pjh432 3 жыл бұрын

Ordered your book. Excited to read it!

@LMCFootball 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the Book!

@BlazeOGlory 3 жыл бұрын

That's something that I really like about this channel. A lot of channels will tell you how you don't need the best or most expensive equipment while only using that (like a video that tells you you only need a smartphone to make KZfaq videos that is shot on an A7S III) and you just use the stuff you talk about in the video. It gives LOADS more credibility to your video. The content is awesome as well

@jakob4644 4 ай бұрын

It's also great for us with bad legs that can't stand for longer periods of time :D

@dyderich 3 жыл бұрын

Book ordered! Rex, you are the best!

@miketick 2 жыл бұрын

Woohoo pre order is open in the uk. Book ordered and might be here in time for my holidays.

@AhmetCnarOzuneUyans 3 жыл бұрын

Rex, congratulations on your new book 👏👏👏

@leohorishny9561 Жыл бұрын

If no other thing aI’ll take away from your videos, it’s how AMAZING it is to have and use a had brace and drill is!! Cheap enough to get more than one so I can use one with a drill bit and another with the driver bit so I don’t have to spend time swapping the 2. Still is less money than A replacement battery, and it’s just as portable as a battery operated tool!❤️