Woodworking: Making A Bench
To balance out the new bedroom furniture I've created in my previous videos, I really needed something for the foot of the bed. I designed a little bench that will definitely look perfect in that space but also be a great place for me to be able to sit down and put my shoes on in the mornings. I took some inspiration from some Japanese designs and incorporated a tusked mortise and tenon joint as well as some exposed wedged mortises for accents in the bench top. This was a challenging build but the finished product turned out amazing! Check out the video for yourself and then head over to my website to pick up the plans to make your own!
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Chapters
00:00 - Intro
01:11 - Breakdown & Dimensioning
03:03 - Tenons
04:22 - Mortises in Bottoms
05:41 - Mortises in Sides
06:26 - Flattening Top
07:00 - Top Edge Treatment
07:17 - Top Mortises
09:47 - Stretcher Mortises
10:33 - Tusks
11:13 - Wedged Tenons
11:47 - Assembly
13:43 - Finish
14:33 - Glamour Shots
15:48 - Outtakes
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There are times when the phrase "as usual" is truly insincere. But not in this case. Drew, that bench is some beautiful work, as usual! That bedroom suite is absolutely gorgeous! Looking forward to seeing what you produce next.
Thanks so much, I really appreciate that. :)
You never fail great video once again. Keep them coming.
Knowing that the flathead screws are in honor of your grandpa and dad puts a big smile on my face every time. I think of my dad a lot when I'm in my shop, as some of my tools were his. There's comfort knowing that my dad used them before me.👍🙂
Exactly! I have some tools of theirs as well and it's fun to think of the journey that tool has made over the years.
In the days of woodworkers becoming content creators and nonstop ad sponsors, I get so excited when I see one of your videos pop up because I know it will be an actual wood working project with real life mistakes, comedy and skill. Love your work man!
Wow, thank you!
@@FishersShop Agreed, this felt very genuine. Thanks for that
Signing your work with your DNA is the mark of a true craftsman.
Haha, truth
I apreciate you showing the bloopers. They are entertaining and lets us mere mortals know we can keep trying.
I'm glad you're enjoying them. Thanks for watching
“Hello old friend! Very good to see you once again!”
great job, im gonna let my wife see your outtakes as she thinks im the only one who cuts themselves in the workshop.the bench turned out wonderfully.
Thanks man! :)
On the tusk issue: Mistakes will be made, no one is perfect. The mark of a true craftsman is how well he can fix (and hide!) those mistakes.
Yup
Measure twice, cut once, swear, measure again ..😂
What tusk issue?
@@cozimfrench watch the whole video
The outtakes make me feel normal as a woodworker :)
Glad you liked it
Everyone makes mistakes. Not everyone knows how to fix their mistakes. Keep the great videos coming
Thanks, I appreciate it
You really do have the best neighbour, Drew. I wish my neighbour would have that much unnecessary walnut needing a better home. I also really appreciate the outtakes at the end as it makes me laugh quite a bit. I only laugh as I know I would make the exact same mistakes, if not worse, if I were to do these builds.
Hey thanks! Glad you're liking them
Love it....I immediately thought, "Where is the screw going in this project" when I realized it was a hardware-free build. Nice work.
Gotta find a place for it somewhere. :)
These were definitely the best outtakes I’ve seen on any of your videos 😂 and I’ve been watching for years now
Glad you like them!
I'm embarrassed to admit the outtakes are always my favourite part. Great video as always!
Glad you like them!
Awesome bench Drew! Made me laugh out loud again, several times! The outtakes were vintage Drew Fisher, so many "Oh, nooo!"s. Great fix for the upside down stretcher!
Thanks 👍
Appreciate the outtakes. Makes me feel human too.
I'm glad you like them!
I identified with every single outtake.
Hehe, glad you liked it
Really appreciate you showing the mistakes! Good to know we all mess up sometimes. :)
Glad you liked it!
I like the nod to the Red Violin at the end
Not sure what you think you saw
Best outtakes ever........ Beautiful bench, Drew!
Well thanks!
Beautiful! And I'm glad to see I'm not the only one goofing up all the time on stuff lol
I never mess up!! I just make interesting alterations that require work to cover them up
Nice step for the dog, you should make one for yourself. Cheers
I love your outtakes. As a noob, Refreshing to see a pro make mistakes. I put edge banding on the inside part of my plywood recently, making the raw exposed edge of the plywood where people see on the outside. Having already glued and nailed it, I just live with the mistake. Thankfully it was only shop furniture 😂
Haha, sounds like something I'd do
Always great to find a Fisher video in my queue! Bench looks awesome.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I like watching your skills, your ideas, and your great narratives. I love seeing your pup too.
Thank you very much!
Drew, I want to thank you for the bloopers at the end. Not only are they hilarious but they also give me a feeling that I don’t need to be perfect. I hope your thumb heals well. I’ve never had stitches until I started doing woodworking about five years ago. Then I ended up with 11 stitches within a month we’re really enjoying the place in Kentucky. Maybe you and the family can come visit sometime. I could use some help replacing the logs. Lol.
I appreciate that! Thanks, Jerry
I always look for the flat head screw. That's a great nod to them. I love it!
Thanks!
The wife really likes the look of the bench , and also your humor . We both always look forward for your next video . We also like and laugh at the outtakes , it's like watching myself .. oohhh crap !😂
Glad you two like the videos! Thanks for watching
Glad you talked your neighbor out of wasting that wood. Turned out to be a fine piece of woodwork.😊
Thanks 👍
Looks amazing, Drew! Thanks again for your support!! 🐝 💪
You bet!
I look forward to the Fisher’s Shop video every month. They are always informative and entertaining.
Glad you like them!
I enjoy your outtakes. I combine "duh" and "dumb" and "idiot" into DUDIOT. I am incorporating this into my word working time as I find it much more efficient yet still all encompassing as a self deprecatory remark. Saves time...sort of a multipurpose tool. I enjoy the other parts of your videos as well. Thanks.
Haha, I like it. I'm somewhat of a storon (stupid moron) sometimes
You need to partner with a mattress company! LOL Love the bench! It compliments the rest of the room very well!!
I probably would have had I not already just bought a new one
I was wondering about the bandage... happens to the the best of us. And, I appreciated the 'oopsies' on the out-takes... very helpful to see that mistakes were made, and that there are ways to fix them.
Thanks! I make a lot of mistakes but have sorta gotten good at covering them up
Thanks, Drew. The bench looks great. Nice set of bedroom pieces. I do miss the regularity of your videos. The wait in between has grown longer than it used to be. Would love to see more and closer together - like they used to be.
Yeah, I don't think that'll happen, I'm afraid. sorry
I have been watching your videos since 2018. It has been a great seeing how much you have improved over time. I had to take a couple years off of woodworking, but I started a small business and I am finally getting started again this summer. I will be building your various table saw sleds and other amazing jigs and tools that you have made over the years. You are a huge inspiration for me!
Wow, thank you! And welcome back! :)
That clip with the glue while fixing the split was so relatable! I've done that countless times this year alone. Ahh, the issue with the tusk was heartbreaking, but your solution is great, and we'd never have known. Good fix, Drew.
Thanks! :)
That bench is beautiful. The whole bedroom is! You always inspire me man!
Thanks! Glad you liked it!
Beautiful piece, Drew!! Hey... fixing those FUBARs so nobody notices is the mark of a true craftsman. Had you not included it in the out takes, nobody would have ever known. As for me... I never made a mistake! Thought I did once, but I was wrong......
Haha, nice!
What a beautiful bench! I truly enjoy your woodworking and I really enjoy for the voice overs and bloopers. It give me hope as I continue to learn.
Thank you very much!
Now I know where all my wood has been going 😂
oh crap! lol love your sense of humour in all you videos.🤣
Glad you like them!
Really nice bench, Drew. No project is complete without a bunch of "Oh, crap"'s. Bill
I'm never in short supply of crap
Great build! Didn‘t notice the upside down tusk until you pointed it out, lol
Haha
The stretcher being installed upside down reminds me of so many of my projects: After much planning and measuring, I will carefully and meticulously install something completely opposite of what I had intended 😩 Typical! And because I installed it so well, it’s a pain in the rear to undo it to fix my boneheaded mistake. I guess if you’re going to do something then commit to it and go all the way 😅
It's just so typical of me to do something like that. I get laser focused on something completely different and I don't see the mistake I'm making right under my nose until it's way too late.
Coolest little bench I’ve seen yet on KZhead. Good work
Thanks 👍:)
Fantastic peice! U sure go the extra mile for those small accents!
I think it pays off in the end.
Awesome bench build Drew & glad to see that you still screw up royally! 👍👍😂😂
I'm the King of screw ups
Surely puppy deserves his own walnut gently sloping bed ramp Drew... making him climb the human bench. For shame! 😆
He's lucky I haven't turned him into a pair of gloves by now. He can deal with it
@@FishersShop🤔 he does look warm and fuzzy... And winter is cold your way I hear 😳🤣
Howdy Drew! Beautiful bench! I'm loving the theme, and the elements you included. Interesting 'red stain' you added there, shows real commitment to the project! I do wonder about the direction of the exposed wedged mortises, in line with the seat grain instead of across, risking wedging it apart? Nah, given the tightness of walnut grain, it'll probably be OK. And if they do split the seat, maybe the neighbor will have another slab for some trivial purpose, like a display mantel for his loved ones' ashes or something, giving you replacement material! 😂 Love your work, dude! I got about 47 different ideas for my own projects, always the mark of a good video! Cheers!
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. Yeah, the wedges don't really provide that much pressure against the edges of the mortise. They just splay out the ends to fill it out. Definitely not enough to split a 1.5" thick slab
My chisels have injured me more than any other tool I have ever used.
Thanks so very much for showing your mistakes. That you can overcome them and still come away with an amazing product (and all your fingers) is so reassuring to the rest of us.
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it
Your oh crap moments are precious. Love the channel man.
Thanks 👍
GREAT project Drew. WOW my "like" button lit up like a flashing LED Christmas Tree - So I hit it to stop the flashing. Worked perfectly. Will try that on all of Drew's videos! !! !!!
:) Thanks! Keep clicking it!
Sorry I am late. Real life and 2 new puppies have put a crimp in my time. As always wonderful design and build. Thanks for sharing. I noticed some JessEm tools that I don't recall seeing before. Good for you.
Yup, JessEm hooked me up with some of their amazing tools. Thanks!
Love the outtakes! I live them in my shop too! LOL
Haha, thanks
The sped up sounds of the dado gave me Colossus The Forbin Project
Dude I love your REAL videos! So glad you are imperfect just like me! Last I checked there is only One who has everything dialed in perfectly. 😊
You said it! To Him be the glory
I have tasked tenons in my workbench and bed. I can take them apart, move componets around, transport, rebuid them by myself.
Yup, that's the true point of them... of which I completely ignored and rendered useless. But they look good!
What a great video. It’s so cool when the joinery really makes the project stand out more. Loved it
Glad you enjoyed it!
Fantastic bench Drew, please remember everyday is a school day, if I could clone myself from the blood on my shop floor I would have 500 copies of me all different ages and at least 2 or 3 the same age, it’s a skill that grows and sometimes a skill that hurts😂
Yup, exactly! Thanks for watching!
I think I've found your next project. Doggie steps. I cant wait :)
Why would I make those? He uses the bench just fine
The bench turned out amazing Drew. Great job and video as always keep up the great work
Thanks 👍
Tusk tenons are cool to use, but do on occasion cause some strife. I learned the hard way that I end up taking less time to just use a sawblade rasp to make the bevels on the endgrain than if I try to route the way you did. You at least managed to salvage yours, so kudos! Beautiful work, and a happy dog to boot!
Yeah, using the router probably wasn't the smartest way to do it but it worked!
Well done, that looks great, I like the extra craftsmen touches you included. Cheers
Thank you very much!
You really are a very skilled woodworker, well done sir.
Thank you very much!
Hey if you never make mistakes you will never learn! I must be the smartest man on the face of the earth with that logic! 🤣🛫
Another beautiful piece of functional art!
Thanks!
Beautiful bench sir! Glad I found this channel. Now to binge watch the whole series!!!
Let'er rip! :) Welcome aboard
Great work, Drew! That bench looks great.
Thanks!
Great job Drew! I love that Japanese style! And I’m glad you were able to find a spot for a flat head screw ;) You’re in good company with the upside-down tusks too! I’ve done almost the same exact thing before too lol!
haha, oops
I come to watch the video. I stay for the "CRAPSKIS!!!" I've been watching the re-runs for the last few days just waiting for the next new episode. This morning when I saw it, I jumped up and down like a giddy school boy with a crush! Thanks Drew!! You've made my day today! PS. I'm sorry about your thumb. Hope it heals quickly!
Haha, thanks so much! Glad you like the videos
What a nice piece of work! And such cool humor in the presentation. Thank you very much. One thing though, I found the height of your bed a bit scary, don't ever fall out!
Thanks!
Drew, what a beautiful bench! As I watched the video, every time you said the word “tusk,” my brain immediately answered “Just say that you want me…Don’t tell me that you…Tusk…Tusk…” Who knew you would design a bench in honor of Fleetwood Mac. Thank you Drew for making my day so much brighter.
Hehe, glad you liked it. Thanks for watching
That bench is a thing of beauty! Looks as though your dog is liking it too. Maybe you'll have to build a set of walnut doggie steps that are carpeted across the top of each step to keep the walnut from getting scratched up on your bench! I love that you incorporated the flathead screw in honor of your grandpa and dad. Can't wait to see what you're building next!!!
Thanks, Lori! :)
Great, very tasteful bench and the journey there was an enjoyable journey for me as an exciting viewer. Thank you very much
Glad you enjoyed it
Nice fix on the tusk!
Thanks!
damn, i almost cried at the end. Thanks for showing that. Respect.
Thanks!
6:28, I always love a good hand planing session every so often, it’s a good workout, gets the arms going and the heart pumping 💪🏼😂
Yes it does. I surprised my fitbit
@@FishersShop Fitbit called the emergency services😂
Glad that that chisel cut wasn't worse. Bench turned out awesome.
Me too! Thanks
Great job on woodworking for the front the bed in the bedroom and great job on make a bench fisher’s shop 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks 👍
Always look forward to your videos, sir. Great job on this one!
Glad you like them!
Loved this build! So cool to see all the different techniques to make the project come together!
Thanks so much!
that's gorgeous! I like your delivery style and humor. New subscriber!
Welcome aboard!
Super happy that a flat screw made into the build!! 😂. Beautiful bench too!
Thanks! :)
It's always a treat when I bring up KZhead and Drew has uploaded a new video. Love the content, and Drew's presentation of it. I hope to be half as skilled when I grow up some day.
Well thanks! And I'm guessing you probably already are!
The bench might just be the best bedroom piece you have made! Absolutely beautiful! Because I know you love suggestions from freeloaders 😁, I would LOVE to see a video on how you lay out the parts of your project onto the wood. I know that's something I'm still trying to get better at. Keep up the amazing work, and the amazing bloopers! 😄
Hey thanks! Glad you liked the video
As always, love your videos, but love the bench a bit more. Beautiful work.
Thank you very much!
Beautiful work as always. Tell you neighbor thanks for all the wood over the years lol
Thanks 👍
😀 We all need neighbors like that!
I was wondering why you said the tusks were just aesthetic and you'd glued them in. Now I know thanks to your outtakes.
Yup. I goofed
Inspiring for sure, thanks for the levity as well.
You bet!
I made a walnut bench for my older brother for Christmas. It had round tenons. Out of all the tools in my workshop, I think the one that will cause the biggest injury will be a chisel. Seems like every time I pick it up, I get a cut.
Believe it or not, that was the first time the chisel got me
You don’t know how timely this is. I’ve been contemplating making new altars for my church and was considering all if these same design elements. Through wedged tenons on top and a stretcher with the tusk tenons on the sides. Now I have a step by step guide. 😊
There ya go!!
If a man with your incredible skills still make mistakes, there's hope for all of us! Another job well executed 😊
Thank you very much!
Great project! Best outtakes yet!
Glad you liked it
Nice work! I especially like the upright detail.
Thanks!
Nicely done. I always enjoy your videos. One item I noticed, the wedged tenons in the top are generally done perpendicular to the grain of the piece being attached, not parallel. That way the force from the wedge isn't trying to split along the grain. Hopefully you won't have any issues with it in the future.
Yeah, someone else said that too. They're just cosmetic and aren't subjecting the top to any force that will cause a split, so in this case, I should be okay.
Best flathead screw usage of all time.
Haha, thanks!
gotta get that Keeps sponsorship! get on the min and fin bandwagon!
I'll go bald before I do that. I couldn't care less about my looks. haha
Excellent project. Looks marvelous.
Many thanks!