Rex Krueger
Published 18 Oct 2023

Building TWO traditional sawbenches. Construction lumber. Simple build.
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Rex Krueger
Published 15 Jun 2023

The Compass Rose Ready-Set Planing Stop is fast, easy, and affordable.
Get Yours Today! https://www.compassrosetools.com/stor…
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Rex Krueger
Published 9 Nov 2022

A bench needs a vise. Is this the one for you?
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Rex Krueger
Published 16 Feb 2022

Learn how to choose the best vise for your bench! Face vise, tail-vise, or leg vise?

More video and exclusive content: http://www.patreon.com/rexkrueger
Build my Portable Workbench: https://www.rexkrueger.com/store/quic…
Take my bench-building course: https://rexkrueger.retrieve.com/g/0G5…

Build the English Joiner’s Bench
https://bit.ly/2QZls9T

Build your own Leg Vise
Plans: https://www.rexkrueger.com/store/join…
Video: https://youtu.be/eiwtBs-9Dco

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Vises in this video (affiliate):

7″ Quick Release Model (Tail-vise): https://amzn.to/3BdqPYK
10″ Basic Vise w/o Jaw and Handle (Face vise): https://amzn.to/3Jl13oq
Vise Screw (for making leg vises and such): https://amzn.to/3p3YXSf
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Get My New Book, Everyday Woodworking: https://amzn.to/3oyjC0E

Check out my new site: https://woodworkforhumans.com
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Wood Work for Humans Tool List (affiliate):
*Cutting*
Gyokucho Ryoba Saw: https://amzn.to/2Z5Wmda
Dewalt Panel Saw: https://amzn.to/2HJqGmO
Suizan Dozuki Handsaw: https://amzn.to/3abRyXB
(Winner of the affordable dovetail-saw shootout.)
Spear and Jackson Tenon Saw: https://amzn.to/2zykhs6
(Needs tune-up to work well.)
Crown Tenon Saw: https://amzn.to/3l89Dut
(Works out of the box)
Carving Knife: https://amzn.to/2DkbsnM
Narex True Imperial Chisels: https://amzn.to/2EX4xls
(My favorite affordable new chisels.)
Blue-Handled Marples Chisels: https://amzn.to/2tVJARY
(I use these to make the DIY specialty planes, but I also like them for general work.)

*Sharpening*
Honing Guide: https://amzn.to/2TaJEZM
Norton Coarse/Fine Oil Stone: https://amzn.to/36seh2m
Natural Arkansas Fine Oil Stone: https://amzn.to/3irDQmq
Green buffing compound: https://amzn.to/2XuUBE2

*Marking and Measuring*
Stockman Knife: https://amzn.to/2Pp4bWP
(For marking and the built-in awl).
Speed Square: https://amzn.to/3gSi6jK
Stanley Marking Knife: https://amzn.to/2Ewrxo3
(Excellent, inexpensive marking knife.)
Blue Kreg measuring jig: https://amzn.to/2QTnKYd
Round-head Protractor: https://amzn.to/37fJ6oz

*Drilling*
Forstner Bits: https://amzn.to/3jpBgPl
Spade Bits: https://amzn.to/2U5kvML

*Work-Holding*
Orange F Clamps: https://amzn.to/2u3tp4X
Screw Clamp: https://amzn.to/3gCa5i8

Get my woodturning book: http://www.rexkrueger.com/book

Follow me on Instagram: @rexkrueger

Rex Krueger
Published 15 Dec 2021

Build a bench that breaks down, goes with you & sets back up fast!

Get the plans: https://www.rexkrueger.com/store/quic…
Take the course: https://rexkrueger.retrieve.com/g/0G5…

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Tools from the Build (affiliate):

Face-Vise: https://amzn.to/320RHhx
Tail Vise: https://amzn.to/3qhzAfx
Ryoba Saw: https://amzn.to/3scMRZ9
Another (slightly better) Ryoba Saw: https://amzn.to/3pRLnAQ
Crosscut Saw: https://amzn.to/3s2NTqG
Spade Bits: https://amzn.to/3s4KHe8

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Learn More about Workbenches:

How to Choose a Bench Design:
https://youtu.be/RMU4k1KTdnw

Common Workbench Mistakes:
https://youtu.be/5CwIX6jE-qA

The Lightweight Traveler Workbench:
https://youtu.be/lPiMjv7lkqI

The English Joiner’s Bench:
https://youtu.be/zcq1LQq08lk

A Workbench Without Vises:
https://youtu.be/kzv27STMnvY

Build a Big Leg Vise:
https://youtu.be/eiwtBs-9Dco

Build a $30 Workbench:
https://youtu.be/7rOHuC_yuV4

Flatten the $30 Bench:
https://youtu.be/2sei5_9JIms

$30 Bench Workholding:
https://youtu.be/tdnmQ22lUow

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Get My New Book, Everyday Woodworking: https://amzn.to/3oyjC0E

Check out my new site: https://woodworkforhumans.com
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Wood Work for Humans Tool List (affiliate):
*Cutting*
Gyokucho Ryoba Saw: https://amzn.to/2Z5Wmda
Dewalt Panel Saw: https://amzn.to/2HJqGmO
Suizan Dozuki Handsaw: https://amzn.to/3abRyXB
(Winner of the affordable dovetail-saw shootout.)
Spear and Jackson Tenon Saw: https://amzn.to/2zykhs6
(Needs tune-up to work well.)
Crown Tenon Saw: https://amzn.to/3l89Dut
(Works out of the box)
Carving Knife: https://amzn.to/2DkbsnM
Narex True Imperial Chisels: https://amzn.to/2EX4xls
(My favorite affordable new chisels.)
Blue-Handled Marples Chisels: https://amzn.to/2tVJARY
(I use these to make the DIY specialty planes, but I also like them for general work.)

*Sharpening*
Honing Guide: https://amzn.to/2TaJEZM
Norton Coarse/Fine Oil Stone: https://amzn.to/36seh2m
Natural Arkansas Fine Oil Stone: https://amzn.to/3irDQmq
Green buffing compound: https://amzn.to/2XuUBE2

*Marking and Measuring*
Stockman Knife: https://amzn.to/2Pp4bWP
(For marking and the built-in awl).
Speed Square: https://amzn.to/3gSi6jK
Stanley Marking Knife: https://amzn.to/2Ewrxo3
(Excellent, inexpensive marking knife.)
Blue Kreg measuring jig: https://amzn.to/2QTnKYd
Round-head Protractor: https://amzn.to/37fJ6oz

*Drilling*
Forstner Bits: https://amzn.to/3jpBgPl
Spade Bits: https://amzn.to/2U5kvML

*Work-Holding*
Orange F Clamps: https://amzn.to/2u3tp4X
Screw Clamp: https://amzn.to/3gCa5i8

Get my woodturning book: http://www.rexkrueger.com/book

Follow me on Instagram: @rexkrueger

Rex Krueger
Published 22 Sep 2021

Take a closer look at classic workbench designs & and pick the right one for YOU.

More video and exclusive content: http://www.patreon.com/rexkrueger
Get Workbench plans! (Scroll down)

English Joiner’s Bench
Plans: https://bit.ly/2QZls9T
Video: https://youtu.be/zcq1LQq08lk

Lightweight Traveler’s Bench
Plans: https://www.woodworkforhumans.com/sto…
Video: https://youtu.be/lPiMjv7lkqI

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Workbench Related Videos

Four Workbench Building Mistakes (that we all make)
https://youtu.be/5CwIX6jE-qA

Joinery for Knock-Down Workbenches
https://youtu.be/soJZ1u3cozc

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Resources for Bench Builders

Landis, The Workbench Book (Lost Art Reissue): https://lostartpress.com/collections/…

Schwarz, The Anarchists’s Workbench (Lost Art): https://lostartpress.com/collections/…

(FREE download: https://blog.lostartpress.com/wp-cont…)

Schwarz, Workbenches: From Theory and Design to Construction and Use (Popular Woodworking Books) https://amzn.to/2Xsiws6 (*affiliate link)

Schwarz, Ingenious Mechaniks: Early Workbenches and Workholding (Lost Art) https://lostartpress.com/collections/…

Siemsen, The Naked Woodworker DVD (Lost Art) https://lostartpress.com/products/the…

Siemsen’s Video on using his bench: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvhn-…

Maguire “How to Build a Workbench” (Self Published) https://www.theenglishwoodworker.com/…

Wil Meyer’s site with lots of information on the Moravian Bench: https://eclecticmechanicals.com/

Rob Cosman’s Bench: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0kN1…

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Get My New Book, Everyday Woodworking: https://amzn.to/3uQtdQr

Check out my new site: https://woodworkforhumans.com

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Wood Work for Humans Tool List (affiliate):
*Cutting*
Gyokucho Ryoba Saw: https://amzn.to/2Z5Wmda
Dewalt Panel Saw: https://amzn.to/2HJqGmO
Suizan Dozuki Handsaw: https://amzn.to/3abRyXB
(Winner of the affordable dovetail-saw shootout.)
Spear and Jackson Tenon Saw: https://amzn.to/2zykhs6
(Needs tune-up to work well.)
Crown Tenon Saw: https://amzn.to/3l89Dut
(Works out of the box)
Carving Knife: https://amzn.to/2DkbsnM
Narex True Imperial Chisels: https://amzn.to/2EX4xls
(My favorite affordable new chisels.)
Blue-Handled Marples Chisels: https://amzn.to/2tVJARY
(I use these to make the DIY specialty planes, but I also like them for general work.)

*Sharpening*
Honing Guide: https://amzn.to/2TaJEZM
Norton Coarse/Fine Oil Stone: https://amzn.to/36seh2m
Natural Arkansas Fine Oil Stone: https://amzn.to/3irDQmq
Green buffing compound: https://amzn.to/2XuUBE2

*Marking and Measuring*
Stockman Knife: https://amzn.to/2Pp4bWP
(For marking and the built-in awl).
Speed Square: https://amzn.to/3gSi6jK
Stanley Marking Knife: https://amzn.to/2Ewrxo3
(Excellent, inexpensive marking knife.)
Blue Kreg measuring jig: https://amzn.to/2QTnKYd
Round-head Protractor: https://amzn.to/37fJ6oz

*Drilling*
Forstner Bits: https://amzn.to/3jpBgPl
Spade Bits: https://amzn.to/2U5kvML

*Work-Holding*
Orange F Clamps: https://amzn.to/2u3tp4X
Screw Clamp: https://amzn.to/3gCa5i8

Get my woodturning book: http://www.rexkrueger.com/book

Follow me on Instagram: @rexkrueger

Rex Krueger
Published 21 Jul 2021

This traditional woodland vise gives amazing hold and will set you up for lots of outdoor projects.

More video and exclusive content: http://www.patreon.com/rexkrueger

Shave Horse Plans: https://www.rexkrueger.com/store/shav…

Lightweight Travelers Workbench
Video: https://youtu.be/lPiMjv7lkqI
Plans: https://www.woodworkforhumans.com/sto…

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Check out Mortise and Tenon on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEqw…

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Products in this video (affiliate):
Gransfors Carving Axe: https://amzn.to/3kBz3Un
(Pricey, but very worth it. A plain old hatchet is also fine.)
Ryoba saw: https://amzn.to/2UY6TZ0
(This is a cheaper one, but the plastic handle is nice for outdoor work.)
Panel saw: https://amzn.to/3eDOVlz
(Good, cheap saw for rough work).
Spade Bit Set: https://amzn.to/3rs6QR9
(A great set for the price. For this build, I used a 1.25″ bit that’s not in the set. Linked below.)
1 1/4″ Spade Bit: https://amzn.to/3xWsGPb
(I used this one for the leg holes; great size for cheap.)
Bar Clamp: https://amzn.to/3zns71j
Hand-Screw Clamp: https://amzn.to/2W4gk9K

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Videos Mentioned in this Video:

Make a traditional milking stool
https://youtu.be/vO6lATthAmE

Make this modern stool for UNDER $5!
https://youtu.be/FzZdFCSet48

Make a rustic bench with THREE TOOLS.
https://youtu.be/3FKyzLYXiqw

How to Use a Speed Square
https://youtu.be/KFKjrAuYQyE

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Get My New Book, Everyday Woodworking: https://amzn.to/3uQtdQr

Check out my new site: woodworkforhumans.com

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Sign up for Fabrication First, my FREE newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gRhEVT?

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Wood Work for Humans Tool List (affiliate):
*Cutting*
Gyokucho Ryoba Saw: https://amzn.to/2Z5Wmda
Dewalt Panel Saw: https://amzn.to/2HJqGmO
Suizan Dozuki Handsaw: https://amzn.to/3abRyXB
(Winner of the affordable dovetail-saw shootout.)
Spear and Jackson Tenon Saw: https://amzn.to/2zykhs6
(Needs tune-up to work well.)
Crown Tenon Saw: https://amzn.to/3l89Dut
(Works out of the box)
Carving Knife: https://amzn.to/2DkbsnM
Narex True Imperial Chisels: https://amzn.to/2EX4xls
(My favorite affordable new chisels.)
Blue-Handled Marples Chisels: https://amzn.to/2tVJARY
(I use these to make the DIY specialty planes, but I also like them for general work.)

*Sharpening*
Honing Guide: https://amzn.to/2TaJEZM
Norton Coarse/Fine Oil Stone: https://amzn.to/36seh2m
Natural Arkansas Fine Oil Stone: https://amzn.to/3irDQmq
Green buffing compound: https://amzn.to/2XuUBE2

*Marking and Measuring*
Stockman Knife: https://amzn.to/2Pp4bWP
(For marking and the built-in awl).
Speed Square: https://amzn.to/3gSi6jK
Stanley Marking Knife: https://amzn.to/2Ewrxo3
(Excellent, inexpensive marking knife.)
Blue Kreg measuring jig: https://amzn.to/2QTnKYd
Round-head Protractor: https://amzn.to/37fJ6oz

*Drilling*
Forstner Bits: https://amzn.to/3jpBgPl
Spade Bits: https://amzn.to/2U5kvML

*Work-Holding*
Orange F Clamps: https://amzn.to/2u3tp4X
Screw Clamp: https://amzn.to/3gCa5i8

Get my woodturning book: http://www.rexkrueger.com/book

Follow me on Instagram: @rexkrueger

Rex Krueger
Published 9 Jun 2021

Build this portable, inexpensive workbench from only 2 boards!

Get my new book! https://amzn.to/3uQtdQr
Get the workbench plans: https://www.woodworkforhumans.com/sto…
Check out Woodworkforhumans.com: http://www.woodworkforhumans.com
More video and exclusive content: http://www.patreon.com/rexkrueger

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Tools and Materials in This Build (affiliate):

Ryoba Saw: https://amzn.to/2TFVbS6
Glue: https://amzn.to/3uXcL0Y
1.25” (38mm) Spade Drill Bit: https://amzn.to/3uSB2VA
Bar Clamp: https://amzn.to/3posQLY
Wood-screw Clamp: https://amzn.to/3vTTRZQ
Carving Knife: https://amzn.to/3g3kzss

Other Projects from This Video:

Build the Low Japanese Sawhorses: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7O7Efrzvv0
Get the Plans: https://www.rexkrueger.com/store/2d7p…

Build the Chopping Block: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzzXTCXEaR8
FREE Leg Template: https://www.rexkrueger.com/store/chop…

Make a Mallet from Firewood: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cboPlLiqvh4

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Wood Work for Humans Tool List (affiliate):
*Cutting*
Gyokucho Ryoba Saw: https://amzn.to/2Z5Wmda
Dewalt Panel Saw: https://amzn.to/2HJqGmO
Suizan Dozuki Handsaw: https://amzn.to/3abRyXB
(Winner of the affordable dovetail-saw shootout.)
Spear and Jackson Tenon Saw: https://amzn.to/2zykhs6
(Needs tune-up to work well.)
Crown Tenon Saw: https://amzn.to/3l89Dut
(Works out of the box)
Carving Knife: https://amzn.to/2DkbsnM
Narex True Imperial Chisels: https://amzn.to/2EX4xls
(My favorite affordable new chisels.)
Blue-Handled Marples Chisels: https://amzn.to/2tVJARY
(I use these to make the DIY specialty planes, but I also like them for general work.)

*Sharpening*
Honing Guide: https://amzn.to/2TaJEZM
Norton Coarse/Fine Oil Stone: https://amzn.to/36seh2m
Natural Arkansas Fine Oil Stone: https://amzn.to/3irDQmq
Green buffing compound: https://amzn.to/2XuUBE2

*Marking and Measuring*
Stockman Knife: https://amzn.to/2Pp4bWP
(For marking and the built-in awl).
Speed Square: https://amzn.to/3gSi6jK
Stanley Marking Knife: https://amzn.to/2Ewrxo3
(Excellent, inexpensive marking knife.)
Blue Kreg measuring jig: https://amzn.to/2QTnKYd
Round-head Protractor: https://amzn.to/37fJ6oz

*Drilling*
Forstner Bits: https://amzn.to/3jpBgPl
Spade Bits: https://amzn.to/2U5kvML

*Work-Holding*
Orange F Clamps: https://amzn.to/2u3tp4X
Screw Clamp: https://amzn.to/3gCa5i8

Get my woodturning book: http://www.rexkrueger.com/book

Follow me on Instagram: @rexkrueger

Rex Krueger
Published 24 Mar 2021

Avoid these common mistakes and make your first workbench last for years.

More video and exclusive content: http://www.patreon.com/rexkrueger?

Build my English Joiner’s Bench:
Video: https://youtu.be/zcq1LQq08lk?
Plans: https://www.rexkrueger.com/store/plan…?

No vise; no problem: Viseless Workholding:
Video: https://youtu.be/kzv27STMnvY?
Plans: https://www.rexkrueger.com/store/plan…?

Joiners’s Bench Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLR…?
Complete Joiner’s Bench Plan Bundle (40 pages, full color, only $10): https://bit.ly/2QZls9T?

Sign up for Fabrication First, my FREE newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gRhEVT

Wood Work for Humans Tool List (affiliate):
*Cutting*
Gyokucho Ryoba Saw: https://amzn.to/2Z5Wmda
Dewalt Panel Saw: https://amzn.to/2HJqGmO
Suizan Dozuki Handsaw: https://amzn.to/3abRyXB
(Winner of the affordable dovetail-saw shootout.)
Spear and Jackson Tenon Saw: https://amzn.to/2zykhs6
(Needs tune-up to work well.)
Crown Tenon Saw: https://amzn.to/3l89Dut
(Works out of the box)
Carving Knife: https://amzn.to/2DkbsnM
Narex True Imperial Chisels: https://amzn.to/2EX4xls
(My favorite affordable new chisels.)
Blue-Handled Marples Chisels: https://amzn.to/2tVJARY
(I use these to make the DIY specialty planes, but I also like them for general work.)

*Sharpening*
Honing Guide: https://amzn.to/2TaJEZM
Norton Coarse/Fine Oil Stone: https://amzn.to/36seh2m
Natural Arkansas Fine Oil Stone: https://amzn.to/3irDQmq
Green buffing compound: https://amzn.to/2XuUBE2

*Marking and Measuring*
Stockman Knife: https://amzn.to/2Pp4bWP
(For marking and the built-in awl).
Speed Square: https://amzn.to/3gSi6jK
Stanley Marking Knife: https://amzn.to/2Ewrxo3
(Excellent, inexpensive marking knife.)
Blue Kreg measuring jig: https://amzn.to/2QTnKYd
Round-head Protractor: https://amzn.to/37fJ6oz

*Drilling*
Forstner Bits: https://amzn.to/3jpBgPl
Spade Bits: https://amzn.to/2U5kvML

*Work-Holding*
Orange F Clamps: https://amzn.to/2u3tp4X
Screw Clamp: https://amzn.to/3gCa5i8

Get my woodturning book: http://www.rexkrueger.com/book

Follow me on Instagram: @rexkrueger