DIY Workbench on a Budget: Building a Sturdy Workbench for Under $325!

A workbench designed for the home wood shop. From the book "How to Make Woodwork Tools" by Charles Hayward. I've been building a new shop and that meant I needed a workbench that really fit the new space. Enter the Hayward bench. I think of it like a Nicholson 2.0. It is more stout than the traditional Nicholson style English Joiners Bench. As well as, being less expensive to build than a Roubo style bench. Plus it has a tool tray (fight me)! --- Cost Breakdown: 2"x10"x12' SYP @ $13 (x9) = $117 Yost 9" quick release vise = $125 Veritas Planing Stop = $28 23/32"x4'x8' Plywood = $33 Titebond 2 Glue 32 oz = $17 You certainly do not have to use what I used if you want to make this bench. I made all of the components thicker than what was called for in the original plans. Sticking to the original sizes can reduce the amount of wood needed. Additionally, utilizing different hardware could contribute to cost savings. Your result may vary, prices subject to change, etc. You know the drill. --- If you are on a tool budget as well, everything I've done in the video can be done with a modest kit of tools. I am partial to this one if you are starting from scratch: https://www.theenglishwoodworker.com/... --- You can find a copy of the book I used to build this bench here: https://www.toolemerapress.com/2021/0... --- Behind the Scenes: Instagram:   / eric.meyer.maker   About the Builds, Gallery, and Plans: https://ericmeyermaker.wordpress.com/ --- 0:00 The Workbench 3:28 Filling Knots In Wood 4:12 Tongue and Groove with a Router 5:44 Joining the Legs with Mortise and Tenons 10:41 Fitting the Stretchers 13:10 Hiding the Crimes 14:13 Making a Workbench Apron 16:00 Constructing a Tool Tray 19:32 Mounting a Quick Release Vise 21:28 Securing the Top 23:50 Fixing My Mistake 26:04 Making the Vise Jaws 27:20 Finishing the Top 27:34 Affixing the Lower Shelf 27:48 Lining the Vise Jaws with Cork 28:14 Extending a Vise Dog 28:53 About the Charles Hawyard Workbench --- I have no affiliation with any brands, companies, sites, etc listed. --- #woodworking #workbench #asmr -------- If you would like to see more of my work or purchase any of the tools I have made you can do so by visiting: www.ericmeyermaker.com. I also have select products listed on Etsy. Hook Ruler: https://ericmeyermaker.etsy.com/listi... Dancing Master Calipers: https://ericmeyermaker.etsy.com/listi... Mini Chisel: https://ericmeyermaker.etsy.com/listi... Panel Clamp Plans: https://ericmeyermaker.etsy.com/listi... -------- As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Books I Like- The Minimalist Woodworker: https://amzn.to/4qWwWK6 With Saw, Plane and Chisel: https://amzn.to/3NRlyRe Foolproof Wood Finishing: https://amzn.to/4adjZ7H Understanding Wood Finishing: https://amzn.to/4tcT5Fw The Perfect Edge: https://amzn.to/4q7TBln Tools I Use- Camera: https://amzn.to/4arE9fe Chisels: https://amzn.to/4tdl6wI Table Saw: https://amzn.to/4qd8aUK Table Saw Dial Indicator: https://amzn.to/4kmva2n Drill Press: https://amzn.to/3LPfIz7 Portable Band Saw: https://amzn.to/4bwSsAq Portable Band Saw Blades: https://amzn.to/3NPtC4Q More Portable Band Saw Blades: https://amzn.to/4ka7EFT Band Saw Blades: https://amzn.to/4apSzMS More Band Saw Blades: https://amzn.to/4kfH66b Flush Cut Saw: https://amzn.to/4qa8gwo Shinto Rasp: https://amzn.to/4c06VVy Push Blocks: https://amzn.to/3Z8dvSp Setup Blocks: https://amzn.to/4qeWHUR Key Files: https://amzn.to/4c4zj90 First Cut Files: https://amzn.to/3Mj4WkI Second Cut Files: https://amzn.to/4tdLmXC Hardness Tester Files: https://amzn.to/4rqKCgg File Card: https://amzn.to/4brwPRV Maroon Pad: https://amzn.to/4c4yrBg Gray Pad: https://amzn.to/4qcCuiq White Pad: https://amzn.to/4qWwWK6 --------