I Wasted 2 Weeks Building This (Learn From My Mistake)

I thought I found the perfect high profit woodworking project. it was a folding wall bench design — compact, clean, and great for small entryways or stair landings. Turns out… I built it wrong. I spent two full weeks working on this bench before realizing a critical mistake that affected the structure and support. In this video, I walk through what I built, where it went wrong, and what I would do differently if I were starting over. If you’re thinking about building a folding bench, wall bench, or any kind of space-saving furniture, learn from my mistake before you waste time, materials, or sanity. This is one of those builds where the lesson matters more than the result. 🪚 What you’ll see in this video: The original folding bench idea The exact mistake that caused the problem Why the design didn’t work as planned What I’d change if I built it again Tips to avoid this issue in your own build ⚠️ Learn from my mistake Sometimes the most valuable projects are the ones that don’t go as planned. If this saves you a week (or two), it was worth sharing. If you enjoy honest woodworking builds, real-world mistakes, and learning the hard way — consider subscribing. Thanks for watching. Let’s get to building. Here's some affiliate links to some of the stuff i used in this video. i get a few cents for snack 🍪🍫money if you use my links so Thank you if you do!! 🙏 #lowespartner Drillmate Mini drill press - https://shoplowes.me/4ap9Zs7 DrillMatePRO mini drill press - https://shoplowes.me/4k8ySfW Bandsaw - https://shoplowes.me/4pUPt8F Harbor frieght drillbits - https://www.harborfreight.com/titanium-drill-bit-set-29-piece-61637.html WORKPRO Bar Clamps - https://amzn.to/4bv0Dx7 Milescraft DrillBlock $8 💵 - https://amzn.to/49LgVR7 1/4" All thread - https://shoplowes.me/4qNv0Uj Wen Edge Marker - https://amzn.to/4q0PDuH Flush Cut Saw - Wen Pocket Marking Edge Paste wax - _________________________ 00:00 Intro 00:37 Material 01:27 Board Layout 02:28 Drill Press Jig 04:18 Hole Placement 06:59 Hole size 11:59 Plugging a knothole 14:12 Attaching the front rail 17:51 Drilling Screw holes 18:26 Cheap Drill bit warning 21:53 Back support boards 22:25 Mean Neighbor 24:07 Plugging screw holes 25:50 Cutting All thread 26:20 Folding Laundry Shelf 27:00 Bench Legs 31:05 Paste wax finish 31:26 Hanging the bench 31:52 Testing the Bench 32:33 Make money woodworking