Shop Nation's video: Cutting a GIANT Hole in my new Workbench Part 2

Full Color Plans (in or mm): https://bit.ly/3QWVIbE The first 1000 people to use the link will get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership: https://skl.sh/shopnation02211 In part 2 of the "Versatile Workbench" build I start by creating the lamination that will eventually be the top. Once the 3/4" MDF and 1/2" plywood are glued together I add some hardwood trim around the edges and clean it up. With a pristine top now on the workbench...time to cut a hole in it! Yes that is right we are going to cut a precision opening into the top to accept my Kreg Precision Router Lift. To say that I was nervous about this step is an understatement. Luckily it went mostly smooth and I was able to get a great fit for the router lift plate. Next I needed to tackle the dust collection for this router lift, because if you've noticed, I like to incorporate dust collection anywhere I can. The dust collection box is fairly straightforward and is built with a removable door held on with small magnets, features a blast gate on the bottom, and is sealed up tight to optimize performance. That is then mounted to the underside of the work surface. The other major component that we knocked out in this build is the organizer bin insert, which will hold (8) removable organizer bins for holding small parts and fasteners. I absolutely love having quick access to this stuff and having each one on pull out trays is really convenient. The "Ultimate Workbench" just had shelves which these bins slid in and out of. That works ok too, but I found myself having to find a spot to set the bins on top of the probably-cluttered-workbench while I found what I needed. That insert was installed into one of the 4 quadrants of the workbench with some screws. I'm really pumped at how things are coming together and excited at the prospect of being able to use these features going forward. Be sure to subscribe and keep an eye out for part 3 of this build! I also have a smaller version of this workbench design: "Shmedium" Workbench [3'x5'] Build Plans: https://bit.ly/3QVWciv Affiliate Links (help support the channel!) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Tools: Incra T-Rule (6") - https://amzn.to/3oO7w08 Incra T-Rule (3") - https://amzn.to/2YKBqIc Woodpeckers 24" T-Square - https://bit.ly/2Mp3OgF Woodpeckers 12" T-Square - https://amzn.to/2YGfC0x Best Maker's Mechanical Pencil: https://amzn.to/3oIstee Rigid Jig-Saw: https://homedepot.sjv.io/3QqBy​ Rigid Impact Driver: https://homedepot.sjv.io/dBP23​ Rigid Airless Brad Nailer: https://homedepot.sjv.io/AQ1YN​ Rigid Airless Finish Nailer: https://homedepot.sjv.io/91vgW​ Rigid Palm Router: https://homedepot.sjv.io/PoGvY DeWalt 12" DWS715 Miter Saw: https://amzn.to/3lScKqX Kreg ACS Table: https://amzn.to/34PpQ2h​ Kreg Track Saw: https://amzn.to/3mI3UMK​ Kreg ACS Bundle: https://amzn.to/35TqgEl My Shoes: https://amzn.to/2OUUfqU Supplies: Figure-8 Fasteners - https://amzn.to/3toqaPP 14" Soft Close Drawer Slides - https://amzn.to/36JRvT4 Kreg Precision Router Lift - https://amzn.to/3cGqEes 3-Machine Dust Collection Kit - https://amzn.to/3jf6wRR TAFCO Organizer Bin - https://low.es/3tObImK Shop Nation Links: ---------------------------------------------------- Shop Nation Website: https://www.shopnationstore.com Instagram (@dreamshopnation): https://www.instagram.com/dreamshopnation Timberland Pro: https://bit.ly/ShopNation_TimberlandPro Patreon: https://patreon.com/ShopNation This video is sponsored by Skillshare