How to make a simple sturdy workbench out of nothing however 2x4s. Brought to us by EcoFlow. Check out their portable power stations here:
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Making a woodworking workbench doesn't have to be made complex and costly. In this build I use absolutely nothing but 2x4s (in addition to glue and brad nails). There's no complex joinery and can be made with no clamps. Among the things I fought with when I began with woodworking is how to make a workbench without a workbench to deal with? This project is so basic it can be done out of the back of your truck or driveway with very couple of tools. You might get by with just a circular saw and a drill if required. You all set to Make Something?! Let's go!
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I just built a big 4′ x 6′ butcher block style work bench from scrap 2x4s!!! Great video as always!!
Nice off grid build. I really like the look of that bench!! And you were giving those wood shavings back to the land! Double kudos!!
David very nice video this week. It turned out very well. Hopefully you get great use out of the work bench for many years to come my friend. Can’t wait to see more videos soon. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Keep making. God bless.
You could’ve totally used your melamine to make a sled for the top to go through the planer. Some shims and super glue would’ve flattened it real well
Muito bom seu projeto…congratulation!
Getting serious “we’re making a bat house – in a parking lot!” flashbacks here! Wicked job!
I love it man! And thanks for this build (and many others) that takes into consideration those of us viewers with a limited workshop, giving us options in how to achieve great results.
The fact that the eco flow can run that thickness-er is pretty impressive
Tape tip at the end was genius! Dunno why I never thought of that. Great video!
Thank you for doing this project. I have limited tools and this is a project I had planned to do next. 👍
I came here to point out that here in Canada 2×4’s are almost $10 but I checked out the price and the orange place has them for $5.98. Almost spit out my morning coffee.
Great outdoor bench. I have one I made 7 yrs ago or so and use it all the time. I recommend them to anyone who’s setting up a shop.
It’s not building a bat box in a parking lot, but still a nice fun little project. Really impressed with how much that Ecoflow battery can take. Those are some pretty high amperage tools in use here. Thanks for sharing!
Yassss I beat you to that comment lol thats better than a “first”
Get the plans for this workbench: https://bit.ly/3OInhTT
Fantastic workbench build David & that EcoFlow is really impressive! 👍👍👏👏
I appreciate the effort that went in to de-badge-ing that air compressor.
I have a similar bench planned for this summer, thank you for sharing your design.
I would really love to get one of these for hurricane season down here in Florida. I have a generator, but it’s not always ideal to crank that up when you don’t need its full power.
Fantastic work, Dave! Really well done! 😃
Now add some casters and you can bring it with the racing trailer!
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
Great video. (Reminds me of Home Depot parking lot build. Not Sponsored.) Nice change of pace to film outdoors. Cool shots. Rad bench. Mahalo for sharing! : )
This was fantastic and just what my cabin needs! I thank you
I wish I saw this idea of expansion brackets when I was building my workbench. I built a plywood cabinet and placed the 2×4 “butcherblock” on top of it. All this was done in the summer when the wood was expanded. Then during the winter, the top butcherblock contracted. And of course the plywood cabinet being laminated, did not contract at the same rate. So the 2x4s failed at some glue joints.