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

Rex Krueger
Published 2 Dec 2020

Is this Twin-Screw vise from the past the key to woodworking in the future?

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

Build the projects in this video! (scroll down)
Shooting Board Plans: https://www.rexkrueger.com/store/adva…
– Shooting Board Video: https://youtu.be/JbpwDufvzSo
Turning Saw Plans: https://www.rexkrueger.com/store/diy-…
– Turning Saw Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Agk6…

Make your own Leg Vise: https://youtu.be/eiwtBs-9Dco
Build the Joiner’s Bench: https://youtu.be/zcq1LQq08lk
Full Bench Build and More: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list…

*Brad’s Sanding Paste and Tung Wax*: https://www.etsy.com/listing/83446238…

Check out the Vise Squad Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list…

Learn more about the Dominy family: http://dominycollections.winterthur.org/

Also this book: https://amzn.to/33lwBYH
(It’s out of print and I paid a lot for my copy.)

You can read the same book for FREE (in a pretty clunky format) here: http://digicoll.library.wisc.edu/cgi-…

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

Rex Krueger
Published 11 Nov 2020

Is this plastic vise just a gimmick, or does it really work?

More video and exclusive content: http://www.patreon.com/rexkrueger
Build your own vise and bench! (Scroll down for videos)
Build a Leg Vise from pine: https://youtu.be/eiwtBs-9Dco
Do you even need a vise? https://youtu.be/kzv27STMnvY
Build this amazing, inexpensive, and easy bench: https://youtu.be/zcq1LQq08lk

Watch all the bench and vise videos I’ve ever made: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list…

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

Rex Krueger
Published 12 Aug 2020

A quick and easy guide to making your own sawhorses!

More video and exclusive content: http://www.patreon.com/rexkrueger
Get the Plans!: https://www.rexkrueger.com/store/2d7p…

Tools in this Build (affiliate):
Gyokucho Ryoba Saw: https://amzn.to/33L3HCl
Vaughn Bear Ryoba Saw: https://amzn.to/3ktiOpM (Now costs $35).
Mora Wood Carving Knife: https://amzn.to/3itB40u
Speed Square: https://amzn.to/3gSi6jK
My favorite tape-measure: https://amzn.to/2FeQRSB

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

Wood Work for Humans Tool List (affiliate):
Stanley 12-404 Handplane: https://amzn.to/2TjW5mo
Honing Guide: https://amzn.to/2TaJEZM
Green buffing compound: https://amzn.to/2XuUBE2
Cheap metal/plastic hammer for plane adjusting: https://amzn.to/2XyE7Ln
Spade Bits: https://amzn.to/2U5kvML
Metal File: https://amzn.to/2CM985y (I don’t own this one, but it looks good and gets good reviews. DOESN’T NEED A HANDLE)
My favorite file handles: https://amzn.to/2TPNPpr
Block Plane Iron (if you can’t find a used one): https://amzn.to/2I6V1vh
Stanley Marking Knife: https://amzn.to/2Ewrxo3
Mini-Hacksaw: https://amzn.to/2QlJR85
Blue Kreg measuring jig: https://amzn.to/2QTnKYd
Blue Handled Marples Chisels: https://amzn.to/2tVJARY
Suizan Dozuki Handsaw: https://amzn.to/3abRyXB
Vaughan Ryoba Handsaw: https://amzn.to/2GS96M0
Glue Dispenser Bottle: https://amzn.to/30ltwoB
Orange F Clamps: https://amzn.to/2u3tp4X
Blue Painters Tape: https://amzn.to/35V1Bgo
Round-head Protractor: https://amzn.to/37fJ6oz
5 Minute Epoxy: https://amzn.to/37lTfjK
Dewalt Panel Saw: https://amzn.to/2HJqGmO

Plans, t-shirts, and hoodies: http://www.rexkrueger.com/store

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

Follow me on Instagram: @rexkrueger

Rex Krueger
Published 1 Apr 2020

Can my fast and easy Joiner’s Bench survive the toughest tests in the shop?
More Video and Exclusive Content: http://www.patreon.com/rexkrueger

Complete Joiner’s Bench Bundle (40 pages, full color, only $10): https://bit.ly/2QZls9T

*Plans for Individual Parts of the Bench*
FREE Basic Plans: https://www.rexkrueger.com/store/plan…
Deluxe Bench Plans: https://www.rexkrueger.com/store/agku…
(The Deluxe Plans are full-color, 15-page plans for the bench only. These plans are for people who don’t want the vise or the work-holding. A complete stock-list and cut-list are included.)
Leg Vise Plans: https://www.rexkrueger.com/store/xngn…
Viseless Workholding: https://www.rexkrueger.com/store/plan…

Tools and Materials for Building Your Bench (affiliate):

Chris Schwarz’ Workbench Book: https://amzn.to/2Uv5lCP
Dewalt Cross-Cut Saw: https://amzn.to/3axjFAh
Ryoba Saw: https://amzn.to/2yo628z
Chisel Set: https://amzn.to/2QZWXZV
Caulk Gun: https://amzn.to/3bKJQE9
Construction Adhesive: https://amzn.to/3bFLd70
Big Spade Bit: https://amzn.to/39sQPQx
Dozuki Saw: https://amzn.to/39ysKYk
Speed Square: https://amzn.to/2xAlTQY

Videos about this Bench:
Original Build Video: https://quotulatiousness.ca/blog/2020/01/30/the-incredible-english-joiners-bench/
Viseless Workholding: https://quotulatiousness.ca/blog/2020/02/13/you-dont-need-a-vise-on-the-joiners-bench/
Big Leg Vise: https://quotulatiousness.ca/blog/2020/02/20/make-a-big-leg-vise-from-pine/

Wood Work for Humans Tool List (affiliate):
Stanley 12-404 Handplane: https://amzn.to/2TjW5mo
Honing Guide: https://amzn.to/2TaJEZM
Green buffing compound: https://amzn.to/2XuUBE2
Cheap metal/plastic hammer for plane adjusting: https://amzn.to/2XyE7Ln
Spade Bits: https://amzn.to/2U5kvML
Metal File: https://amzn.to/2CM985y (I don’t own this one, but it looks good and gets good reviews. DOESN’T NEED A HANDLE)
My favorite file handles: https://amzn.to/2TPNPpr
Block Plane Iron (if you can’t find a used one): https://amzn.to/2I6V1vh
Stanley Marking Knife: https://amzn.to/2Ewrxo3
Mini-Hacksaw: https://amzn.to/2QlJR85
Blue Kreg measuring jig: https://amzn.to/2QTnKYd
Blue Handled Marples Chisels: https://amzn.to/2tVJARY
Suizan Dozuki Handsaw: https://amzn.to/3abRyXB
Vaughan Ryoba Handsaw: https://amzn.to/2GS96M0
Glue Dispenser Bottle: https://amzn.to/30ltwoB
Orange F Clamps: https://amzn.to/2u3tp4X
Blue Painters Tape: https://amzn.to/35V1Bgo
Round-head Protractor: https://amzn.to/37fJ6oz
5 Minute Epoxy: https://amzn.to/37lTfjK
Dewalt Panel Saw: https://amzn.to/2HJqGmO

Plans, t-shirts, and hoodies: http://www.rexkrueger.com/store

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

Follow me on Instagram: @rexkrueger

Rex Krueger
Published 19 Feb 2020

Make a strong and sturdy bench vise with an inexpensive screw and wood from the big-box store.

More video and exclusive content: http://www.patreon.com/rexkrueger
Get the Big Leg Vise Plans: https://www.rexkrueger.com/store/xngn...

Tools in this Video (affiliate):
Yost Vice Screw: https://amzn.to/37GSelo
Irwin 1 1/4″ Spade Bit: https://amzn.to/2SQ8ueA

Nicholson Super Shear: https://www.rsci.com/super-shear
(This is a new production item I have not been able to test. I own only older models.)

My Other Vise Build: https://youtu.be/XeDSqFDahlo
Jay Bates’ fantastic leg vise: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sjecd…

Wood Work for Humans Tool List (affiliate):
Stanley 12-404 Handplane: https://amzn.to/2TjW5mo
Honing Guide: https://amzn.to/2TaJEZM
Green buffing compound: https://amzn.to/2XuUBE2
Cheap metal/plastic hammer for plane adjusting: https://amzn.to/2XyE7Ln
Spade Bits: https://amzn.to/2U5kvML
Metal File: https://amzn.to/2CM985y (I don’t own this one, but it looks good and gets good reviews. DOESN’T NEED A HANDLE)
My favorite file handles: https://amzn.to/2TPNPpr
Block Plane Iron (if you can’t find a used one): https://amzn.to/2I6V1vh
Stanley Marking Knife: https://amzn.to/2Ewrxo3
Mini-Hacksaw: https://amzn.to/2QlJR85
Blue Kreg measuring jig: https://amzn.to/2QTnKYd
Blue Handled Marples Chisels: https://amzn.to/2tVJARY
Suizan Dozuki Handsaw: https://amzn.to/3abRyXB
Vaughan Ryoba Handsaw: https://amzn.to/2GS96M0
Glue Dispenser Bottle: https://amzn.to/30ltwoB
Orange F Clamps: https://amzn.to/2u3tp4X
Blue Painters Tape: https://amzn.to/35V1Bgo
Round-head Protractor: https://amzn.to/37fJ6oz
5 Minute Epoxy: https://amzn.to/37lTfjK
Dewalt Panel Saw: https://amzn.to/2HJqGmO

Plans, t-shirts, and hoodies: http://www.rexkrueger.com/store

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

Follow me on Instagram: @rexkrueger

Rex Krueger
Published 12 Feb 2020

Vises are useful for woodwork, but you can do EVERY woodworking operation without a vise.

More video and exclusive content: http://www.patreon.com/rexkrueger
Get the Viseless Workholding Plans: https://www.rexkrueger.com/store/plan…

Mike Siemsen, Viseless Workholding Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvhn-…

Benchcrafted Planing Stop: https://www.benchcrafted.com/planingstop
Gramercy Holdfasts: https://toolsforworkingwood.com/store…

Tools in this Build (affiliate):
Nicholson Handy File: https://amzn.to/2NMwrlj
Triangular files: https://amzn.to/3bAtFtM
Hacksaw: https://amzn.to/2HcHq3E
Handy File: https://amzn.to/2HblTbx
Strap Hinge: https://amzn.to/37gRJyf
(Similar to the one I used; not exactly the same)
For the barrel-nuts and the screws, they were cheaper and available in smaller quantities at the big-box or hardware store. I used these barrel nuts: https://amzn.to/39r6IqZ but you can only buy a 10-pack, which is ridiculous for this project.

Wood Work for Humans Tool List (affiliate):
Stanley 12-404 Handplane: https://amzn.to/2TjW5mo
Honing Guide: https://amzn.to/2TaJEZM
Green buffing compound: https://amzn.to/2XuUBE2
Cheap metal/plastic hammer for plane adjusting: https://amzn.to/2XyE7Ln
Spade Bits: https://amzn.to/2U5kvML
Metal File: https://amzn.to/2CM985y (I don’t own this one, but it looks good and gets good reviews. DOESN’T NEED A HANDLE)
My favorite file handles: https://amzn.to/2TPNPpr
Block Plane Iron (if you can’t find a used one): https://amzn.to/2I6V1vh
Stanley Marking Knife: https://amzn.to/2Ewrxo3
Mini-Hacksaw: https://amzn.to/2QlJR85
Blue Kreg measuring jig: https://amzn.to/2QTnKYd
Blue Handled Marples Chisels: https://amzn.to/2tVJARY
Suizan Dozuki Handsaw: https://amzn.to/3abRyXB
Vaughan Ryoba Handsaw: https://amzn.to/2GS96M0
Glue Dispenser Bottle: https://amzn.to/30ltwoB
Orange F Clamps: https://amzn.to/2u3tp4X
Blue Painters Tape: https://amzn.to/35V1Bgo
Round-head Protractor: https://amzn.to/37fJ6oz
5 Minute Epoxy: https://amzn.to/37lTfjK
Dewalt Panel Saw: https://amzn.to/2HJqGmO

Plans, t-shirts, and hoodies: http://www.rexkrueger.com/store

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

Follow me on Instagram: @rexkrueger