• zero clearance miter saw fence and holding stick
• grain direction - bark side - outside of the rings, toward the tip of the cathedral
• sacrificial fence clamps!

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

0:23 Overview/breakout of main issues
2:29 Problem 1: Joinery
8:56 Problem 2: Work holding
11:57 Problem 3: Sizing
It doesn't need to be too wide (30" is almost too wide), but it can be long.
14:20 Problem 4: Adaptability