How to Build a Mini RAISED BED Using ONE PALLET, FREE Backyard Gardening!

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  • @jl31394
    @jl31394 Рік тому +237

    A handyworking UA-cam creator that dampens the audio to use power tools... you are amazing, thank you.

    • @aliciaspears7847
      @aliciaspears7847 Рік тому +3

      Yes, Oh Lord, yes ! Agree 100% !

    • @20alphabet
      @20alphabet 9 місяців тому +1

      C'mon, how do you make sound damp?

    • @TMGVideoDiaries
      @TMGVideoDiaries 9 місяців тому +1

      an amazing youtube watcher.. who makes lots of youtube comments

    • @CashousePoker
      @CashousePoker 9 місяців тому +7

      @@20alphabetbud…that statement wasn’t to say it makes the sound wet lmao.

    • @kestrik
      @kestrik 8 місяців тому +1

      You're talking about the mastermind of this outfit, Young Tuck right? Clearly an amazing dog.

  • @swithers00
    @swithers00 Рік тому +245

    EXCELLENT video! I'm glad you mentioned the different stamps that indicate how the pallet has been treated. Many people don't know this. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    • @arthurmuse7064
      @arthurmuse7064 Рік тому +7

      I for sure didn't know. I'm greatful for such knowledge .

    • @Wedlin
      @Wedlin Рік тому +2

      Same here!

    • @azhiazim
      @azhiazim Рік тому +2

      What if your palllet doesnt have a stamp?

    • @swithers00
      @swithers00 Рік тому +5

      @@azhiazim Personally, I would not use it. Especially not for food or animals.

    • @orcanerdc6204
      @orcanerdc6204 Рік тому +1

      I thought they were ALL toxic; I'm glad to know this is a viable option 🎉

  • @l.a.k.efamilymom7282
    @l.a.k.efamilymom7282 Рік тому +394

    My husband gets tons of pallets at work. He built me 4 standing raised beds out of pallets. We just had to buy the nails, a couple of 2x 4’s & some landscape fabric. Probably spent $50 for all 4 beds

    • @ceya733
      @ceya733 Рік тому +4

      Did it have the M or the H etc initials as He said, on the pallets??

    • @l.a.k.efamilymom7282
      @l.a.k.efamilymom7282 Рік тому +10

      @@ceya733 mine are heat treated

    • @Onehundredpounds
      @Onehundredpounds Рік тому +4

      Around how large did the beds turn out

    • @l.a.k.efamilymom7282
      @l.a.k.efamilymom7282 Рік тому +7

      @@Onehundredpounds they’re a good size. 3ft wide and maybe 6 feet long. And about 4 1/2 feet tall maybe a little bit more

    • @ragheadand420roll
      @ragheadand420roll Рік тому +4

      Screws beat nails )

  • @jonnychrist69
    @jonnychrist69 Рік тому +144

    I watched this video and I ran to the farmer's market bought soil and on the way home I just stumbled across 3 great pallet's on the side of the road and I just made 3 standing herb boxes for virtually no money! Thanks for the inspiration! This was a great idea! I wish I could send you pictures

    • @ceya733
      @ceya733 9 місяців тому +2

      U just happen to stumble on pallets..thats So happens is NAME "JESUS DID IT"!

    • @ResistanceTricky
      @ResistanceTricky 8 місяців тому

      "Cost $0" isn't true, even if you don't put any price on your own time. You use thousands of dollars of equipment to make this, so the amortised cost of those tools goes into the things you make with them.

    • @CrashTestingAudio
      @CrashTestingAudio 8 місяців тому +7

      @@ResistanceTrickythere’s always a nay sayer. Maybe he has hand me downs. Maybe he gets his tools like I do - an entire work shed for pennies on the dollar from estate sales.

    • @tanimani6911
      @tanimani6911 Місяць тому

      jejus who? ​@@ceya733

    • @charismatic9467
      @charismatic9467 21 день тому +1

      @@ResistanceTricky Thousand of dollars of equipment? Lil bro a hand saw is like $20

  • @ariesnc6320
    @ariesnc6320 Рік тому +39

    I wanted to come back and leave a comment and say Thank You for the video. I built this same box yesterday and my wife loves it. I appreciate it!

  • @Earthy-Artist
    @Earthy-Artist Рік тому +90

    You just brightened my night, a new garden diy from James & Tuck yay!

    • @jamesprigioni
      @jamesprigioni  Рік тому +12

      Let's Gooo!!! Glad to hear that, we hope you give it a try. 😁🐕❤️

    • @janetdue4707
      @janetdue4707 Рік тому +1

      ​@@jamesprigioni15:17

    • @janetdue4707
      @janetdue4707 Рік тому +5

      I was hoping to build some raised beds but didn't have the extra money now you gave me a wonderful thought so thank you James

    • @sandramontalvo1632
      @sandramontalvo1632 Рік тому

      ❤ this raised bed
      Tuck the boss and James Rock❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @yvonneyven8683
    @yvonneyven8683 Рік тому +72

    I am a disabled, 72 year old woman living in a small flat with shared garden, no tools like you have, but it has given me inspiration for when I move. I have been told that I can have raised beds to grow vegetables, herbs and edible flowers. Thank you. ❤ you have given me positive thoughts that there is hope in the future!

    • @bets1515
      @bets1515 Рік тому +3

      This would be difficult for me as well.

    • @Lukus-e2s
      @Lukus-e2s 6 днів тому

      Ebay is a great place to find pre-owned power tools for a lot less than the cost of new ones.

  • @rickwashek478
    @rickwashek478 Рік тому +34

    Pretty cool. As a carpenter for 40 years I never gave thought to using pallets. Am planning on making a couple this year using cedar fence pickets

  • @rclark297
    @rclark297 10 місяців тому +6

    I just discovered your video. I like how you explain what you're doing and don't into every detail. I don't like when videos are drawn out. I skip those. Thanks for the info.

  • @marilynu2681
    @marilynu2681 Рік тому +5

    It looks so easy the way you got the pallet and dismantled it and used the boards to build a bed. I would actually need to work with someone to learn how to do that and it’s worth it. You could build your own beds and that can save you a lot of money. I enjoy watching your channel as a matter of fact I am going to get started planting some vegetables thanks to you. I have been wanting to grow my own food for a while now but watching you mix your own soil and you practically showed us everything we need to buy and use to do your own garden. I really appreciate your videos and I do live in a house in Tennessee and I have a good size yard so I plan on having at least three beds in my back yard to grow food. Your dog is the first dog I seen eat radishes and he is such a sweet animal.

  • @sandrarleal19
    @sandrarleal19 Рік тому +348

    James, what an amazing contribution to the garden community. Your guidance, instruction, and ideas are beyond amazing. You are a true inspiration. I am a 49 y.o. woman who knows nothing about woodworking, but I feel that with your instructions, I may be able to make something like this. 5 stars to the Boss, Tuck, for keeping you in check 😊.

    • @jamesprigioni
      @jamesprigioni  Рік тому +24

      Let's Gooo Sandra! Thanks for the kind words, you got this!! 🐕😁❤

    • @kvcjbackyardfarming625
      @kvcjbackyardfarming625 Рік тому +9

      @@jamesprigioni i a small backyard farmer always watch your videos for inspiration for my farm. Asking you to give me a shoutout next time as I try to do my video too thanks

    • @waho996
      @waho996 Рік тому +2

      哈哈😄!我又來看你的園地的啦!很榛呀!

    • @kvcjbackyardfarming625
      @kvcjbackyardfarming625 Рік тому

      ua-cam.com/video/8aum9V91qEw/v-deo.html

    • @SUGARxGlobal
      @SUGARxGlobal Рік тому +9

      I made his 4 X 8 garden beds... i have no experience what so ever and they came out awesome!!!!

  • @paularizzo5217
    @paularizzo5217 Рік тому +35

    This is the most thorough demonstation of dismantling a pallet and using the boards for a raised bed. Awesome job, James!! Thank you. So glad u included EVERYTHING!!

    • @JHaven-lg7lj
      @JHaven-lg7lj Рік тому +1

      Yes, thank you for being so clear about safety in the various areas too!

  • @ItsMeSuper
    @ItsMeSuper Рік тому +95

    Recently found your channel the other week and one of the first videos I saw was your first pallet bed video. This new version seems so much simpler to make and thankfully I work at a warehouse so I'm sure they can let me take a pallet so I can start my first raised garden!

  • @EMERALDJAYNE
    @EMERALDJAYNE 11 місяців тому +15

    OH MY GOD I'M PUTTING THIS ON FACEBOOK TO ALL THE GRANDMAS.. FREE RAISED BEDS!!🙏🙏🎉🎉This grandma is feeling pretty good about making her own raised beds... Thank you for making your tutorial like Mr Rogers .. slow and showing each step.. for those senior citizens that are not trained in construction!! You're going to save us so much money I love this tutorial ♥️🎉 and I love your little Yorkie!!♥️ Thank you thank 🙏🙏🙏🙏🌞🌞🌞🤗🤗🤗

    • @PunsandPixels
      @PunsandPixels 8 місяців тому

      I’m new to this, so you just put the soil in even though the bed has nothing on the bottom? So the soil is just touching the ground on the floor?

    • @vani9358
      @vani9358 2 місяці тому

      yeah that could be totally fine for some people. you would still get to fill the inside of the planter box with whatever blend of materials you like, and it would allow roots to get as deep as they want to.

  • @lindaseel9986
    @lindaseel9986 Рік тому +38

    Our favorite gardener shows us more ways to improve our garden! James is not only the original green thumb, but his wood working and power tool skills are great! Tuck looks at you with so much love in his eyes. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Thank you so much for your awesome channel and friendly vibe. Happy Easter to the whole family.

  • @tabp8448
    @tabp8448 Рік тому +15

    Great job James and such a simple build for anyone wanting to start or expand raised beds at a low cost.
    I do hope Tuck is feeling well. 🙏🏼💜🙏🏼
    Get that lil guy some carrots planted❣️😊🥕😊🥕😊🥕😊
    💚🧡💚🧡💚🧡💚🧡💚🧡💚

  • @MutantDustBunny
    @MutantDustBunny Рік тому +14

    Amazing! And I appreciate so much how you were so considerate with not blasting the saw noises and drill noises! Seems like you are the only one who thinks to do that for your viewers. Also, seems like you could have been a very successful carpenter if you wanted to. I wish I had your skills with tools! Keep going! Also, I do love Tuck!

  • @MichaelDrury-d9w
    @MichaelDrury-d9w Рік тому +2

    Nice work. Recycling always wins. When I was demolishing old wooden houses for recycling, to maximize the floorboards recovered, we used the saw to cut the tongue and groove boards 2-3 floor joists wide. Then cut the floor joists. Just like your first cut. I would do the underside of the pallet instead of the top. Remove the 3-4 rails from the bottom first. At the yard we would lay the flooring sections face down. Then get a sledgehammer and roll the floor joists over removing all the boards at once. Nails stayed in the floorboards. Recovery rate 98% for high value timbers no split timbers.

  • @shelli9566
    @shelli9566 10 місяців тому +1

    Applauded that you use star bit, outdoor screws. Proper tightening with out strip out. Thank you for precise guidance and wonderful video-tography. Very inspired, have subscribed and enjoying more. Hearts for Tuck!!

  • @dennybarber9360
    @dennybarber9360 Рік тому +28

    Right on! Ive had an old pallet in my garage for years not knowing what to do with it. Great project, thanks James! Shout out to Tuck!

    • @cowgirlprepper86
      @cowgirlprepper86 Рік тому +2

      This is awesome! We just scored as many free pallets as we want from a local company! Can’t wait to build these! Thank you so much!

  • @prihodabear
    @prihodabear Рік тому +78

    Well, I bought a skill saw to begin projects like modifying my chicken coop to install an automatic chicken door, building a small chicken tractor, and constructing a compost sifter. I have been watching all of your builds to get inspiration. I got the chicken door installed safely. Now, I can add this project to my list. 😊. Here are some hearts for Tuck: ❤❤❤

    • @goddessmother
      @goddessmother Рік тому +8

      I built a whole chicken coop from pallets.

  • @Karoline_g
    @Karoline_g Рік тому +15

    I’ve never done any woodworking before but you made this all make so much sense! Thank you. This was an excellent 101 class and I hope to someday put it into practice!
    And I really really appreciate the advice to just cut around the nails rather than suffer through the crowbar. That makes it so much more approachable for an intimidated newbie (me!) and more accessible for anyone with hand problems (sometimes me.)

    • @barbaraguinn2522
      @barbaraguinn2522 Рік тому +7

      Honey, I am 78yrs young and if I could do it, I know you can. ❤

    • @Karoline_g
      @Karoline_g Рік тому +1

      @@barbaraguinn2522 thanks Barbara :) I appreciate it!
      I have a long history of people not letting me near power tools (I’ve been a bit of a klutz) so stuff like this is both super appealing and (previously) out of my reach.

  • @tesscot
    @tesscot Рік тому +8

    You could drive those few nails out of the half way point on the end boards with a nail set and a hammer. Low tech and easy peasy. ♥🐕

    • @jamesprigioni
      @jamesprigioni  Рік тому +3

      You could but they are braided nails, so they are much much harder to get out. Often it ends up damaging the wood and is very time consuming.

  • @childofgod94
    @childofgod94 Місяць тому

    Thank you for taking the time to make this video. I want to learn how to build things like this myself and you are such a treasure trove of wisdom to me. Also Tuck and his wonderful veggie eating ways are such a joy too. Pleasure hanging out with you guys. Love it😊.

  • @elizabethlink3993
    @elizabethlink3993 Рік тому +11

    💚 Nice little bed from free materials but, does require all those nice tools! Thanks James, good to see you and Tuck! 💚

    • @yanikeonpurpose
      @yanikeonpurpose Рік тому +3

      I know. I was like wtf are these apparatuses & who just has them lying around 😅

    • @richardmccann9293
      @richardmccann9293 Рік тому +4

      There's this Danish or Norwegian chap on youtube who shows you how to take apart a pallet without splitting the wood and without power tools, just need a heavy (ish) mallet and a crowbar or prybar.
      As for cutting the wood, you can cut them using a hand saw but need to use a mitre box to cut a perfect 90 degree cut on the ends. Plastic mitre boxes cost a few dollars (I'm in UK and you can get one for £4.99 here). Will need a few clamps though and they aren't cheap either, but find a friend who will lend you some and you're good to go :)

  • @bobobaggins95
    @bobobaggins95 Рік тому +7

    This looks awesome! We get plain pallets all the time at work and let whoever take them, im gonna check for treatment types this week and see if theres any usable ones. Thanks!

    • @sbffsbrarbrr
      @sbffsbrarbrr Рік тому +2

      Definitely check 😊! I have a relative who works at a manufacturing facility and she has brought me dozens of pallets over the years, some better than others. They don't all need to be perfect because there is always some usable wood. So far I've made four large raised beds from pallets, about 4' x 8'. The first two I made don't look as nice as the one James just put together but still holding up after four years. That's a good return for a weekend project that cost me only time and a box of screws!

  • @Goggelgoogler
    @Goggelgoogler Рік тому +17

    I love this simple raised bed. I salvaged a large heap of Jarrah floor boards for exactly something like this. My Mrs has been on my back to get rid of them by chopping them into firewood or something however after seeing this she’s sold and wants the first ones for her flowers. Thanks heaps!!❤

  • @ginnyk50
    @ginnyk50 4 дні тому

    I’ve been collecting pallets but didn’t know exactly how to put them together for a raised bed. Thankyou, and ❤️❤️ to Tuck.

  • @FaceStuffer
    @FaceStuffer 10 місяців тому +3

    I made one, wife likes it. Have a stack of pallets out back to convert now.

  • @brenthulst5413
    @brenthulst5413 Рік тому +25

    This is great!! I have been bugging my husband to build raised beds and he has been a pain about it. With money really being tight and wanting to use a garden to ease grocery costs, this momma is definetly gonna get some raised garden beds this year now that I have seen this! Thanks for the great instruction because now I can do it without waiting for my hubbie to help!!

    • @FatNebraskaMom
      @FatNebraskaMom Рік тому

      Dude never let lack of wood stop you. Facebook marketplace. Construction site dumpsters. Dude they had a roofing company sorking on a church roof down the street this early spring. I scavenged twelve foot 2x5s out of their dumpster. I never leave the house without my ratcheting straps. Pick stuff up off the side of the road. There are free supies everywhere. Literally.

    • @mirandacunningham7023
      @mirandacunningham7023 Рік тому

      the same story here. I totally get you!!

  • @SeaJay_Oceans
    @SeaJay_Oceans Рік тому +6

    A wonderful build ! Turning left over pallets into good growing space, Amazing ! Great Video...

  • @patriciacarrasco7981
    @patriciacarrasco7981 Рік тому +12

    Great to see Tuck's doing well. Hope his trachea is better and coughing subsided. He is the cherry on the cake of every video. 🍒🐕🌾🍀

  • @111CisnerosNortherncali
    @111CisnerosNortherncali Рік тому +2

    So i went out today and found my pallet but it is a huge one , i ordered all of the power tools for the job and I’m really excited to have your video to follow for the steps ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤thank you Jp & tucker❤❤❤❤❤

  • @jerseydotcom7370
    @jerseydotcom7370 Рік тому +4

    Thank you, very informative. I didn't know about MT -vs- HT. That was worth it just for that.
    After most the snow melting off here in SW Montana, we just got 6" of new snow today (4/13/23) with promise of lows in the teens for the next several days.
    Gotta love springtime in the N. Rockies.
    Garden on!

  • @SowGoodGardener
    @SowGoodGardener Рік тому +12

    EXCELLENT job as always James…with Tuck’s guidance of course!!! Thanks for sharing and stay blessed my friend!
    -Calvin

    • @jamesprigioni
      @jamesprigioni  Рік тому +2

      Haha! Thanks Calvin! Stay blessed as well my friend

  • @jimrisch8408
    @jimrisch8408 Рік тому +4

    Good video James. I have a request. Could you maybe do a video on all of your various ways to trellis tomatoes and talk about your experience with each method and what your favorite method has turned out to be? I think your experience with this would be greatly useful for your audience.
    Good to see Tuck keeping you on the straight and narrow.😉 ❤❤❤

    • @jamesprigioni
      @jamesprigioni  Рік тому +4

      Thanks Jim! That’s a great idea! ❤️

  • @bitsmith
    @bitsmith 9 місяців тому

    Thanks!

  • @melissaphillips3912
    @melissaphillips3912 11 місяців тому +2

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤love Tuck. Oh' how precious it is to see him out with you in the garden. Please watch him, because hawks can snatch him up in a second.

  • @ERFTHM
    @ERFTHM Рік тому +7

    Just love watching your great instructional videos - your energy is contagious and following your easy to garden directions takes the stress out of it all - great job.

  • @fluffybirb7017
    @fluffybirb7017 Рік тому +21

    Can't tell you how inspiring it is to watch a fellow gardener from the garden state. Thanks for everything you do James :)

  • @johnbrzenksforearm8295
    @johnbrzenksforearm8295 Рік тому +5

    It's not really free because of the screws and the saw blade used to cut the nails initially but it's still a great idea which is why I've been doing it for years. I take the time to break them down by prying the boards off so I can use everything. Linseed oil works good for preservation of the wood as long as it's done every years.

    • @Westsider4eva
      @Westsider4eva Рік тому +1

      Take out the nails and reuse theme, that way you just need hammer

  • @strictly45s6
    @strictly45s6 6 місяців тому +1

    Great idea on that skill saw!! Surely beats the prying method!!! Im going to take this idea to build a gate for the side of the house. Thank you. Hope your dog is doing well. Thanks again.

  • @Tailfuzzy
    @Tailfuzzy 10 місяців тому +1

    Very nice! I’ve always wanted raised beds and watching you construct this so easily inspires me to try making one!

  • @trodgersrogers2472
    @trodgersrogers2472 Рік тому +13

    That looks so nice! Can't believe that was made from an old pallet

  • @ShayBayBay585
    @ShayBayBay585 Рік тому +7

    This is one of my favorite videos from you yet!! I love refurbishing pallets and I actually have been really looking to add some raised beds this year so thank you VERY much! This is perfect!

  • @lovehealthmarket
    @lovehealthmarket Рік тому +17

    you’re easily my favorite gardener on youtube x your excitement, consistency, harvests, growth, just EVERYTHING IS SOO INSPIRATIONAL! i’m so thankful you’ve chosen to share your gift with us

  • @CoopCultivateCorner-h9y
    @CoopCultivateCorner-h9y 4 місяці тому

    Thank you for sharing your experience! The raise beds using old pallets are really nice. I will make several ones for my garden.

  • @SawmillJourneys
    @SawmillJourneys 6 місяців тому

    Great video! 🌿 I love how you made gardening accessible and budget-friendly by using just one pallet. Your step-by-step instructions were clear and easy to follow. Can't wait to try this out in my own backyard. Thanks for sharing such a practical and sustainable gardening tip! 👍

  • @irisfigueroa2511
    @irisfigueroa2511 Рік тому +6

    This came out so awesomely done. Love watching your videos and Tuck in the summer with his carrots 🥕 and veggies. He’s so cute! Happy dog! 🐾 FYi: you’re really really doing the video for people who get encouraged and they could see is very easy and cheap and free to do this mini garden bed) .But at the same time people don’t have the machinery to cut these things will be nice maybe you could sell these things like a kit with the screws of course (diy mini garden bed) for cheap price since you get it for free even if you can sell it for $10 or $15 + shipping. I think ppl would like this. 🤔🧐 from Pennsylvania! Happy Gardening 👩🏻‍🌾

    • @paulhorn24
      @paulhorn24 Рік тому

      Ask your neighbour or colleague who have the tools to build two raised beds out of two pallets together. Improve the neighborhood, improve the garden.

    • @irisfigueroa2511
      @irisfigueroa2511 Рік тому

      @@paulhorn24 o no , I was talking in general, not for myself. I have 8 garden beds myself . Thanks 😊

    • @paulhorn24
      @paulhorn24 Рік тому +1

      @@irisfigueroa2511 i too was talking in general

  • @pamelaadams3649
    @pamelaadams3649 Рік тому +5

    This was awesome! Now I'll be checking the pallets at my work to see what they are stamped with! Thanks for this great tip!!❤

  • @mamabear7765
    @mamabear7765 Рік тому +6

    Absolutely LOVE your videos! You and Tuck are one heck of a team and such a pleasure to watch! I recently found someone selling 200 pallet boards super cheap and bought them all for exactly this purpose. You're instructions are so clear and easy to follow, thank you so much for helping me on my gardening journey!

  • @waynehoar1384
    @waynehoar1384 9 місяців тому

    Nice tempo to the presentation. Most diy’s spend too much time repeating the same process. Your’s was spot on. Glad I came across your video. Fun project.

  • @PallettoPerfection
    @PallettoPerfection 2 місяці тому +1

    thank you for inspiring me, my diy small garden project with old pallets free is finished. i had to watch your video 2 times to build small garden with pallets no electrical equipment simple handmade and finally finished.

  • @claudettehernandez3402
    @claudettehernandez3402 Рік тому +6

    Don’t forget the hardware cloth as flooring before the dirt so that voles and moles stay out. Just a suggestion with the added on cost. Great DIY!

  • @smas3256
    @smas3256 Рік тому +16

    ❤This is exactly purrfect to extend my back yard garden to the front yard in front of windows. Thank you James and Tuck. ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

  • @shelleythomas1811
    @shelleythomas1811 Рік тому +6

    You made it look so easy! Tuck is so 🥰

  • @ChasinRainbows4evr
    @ChasinRainbows4evr 3 місяці тому

    Just discovered your channel and subscribed you have wonderful ideas. Practical and cost-effective and healthy.
    Love your little supervisor Tuck, hope to see him in every video! ❤❤❤

  • @IntentionallyCursed
    @IntentionallyCursed 9 місяців тому

    Appreciate the step by step. I always wanted to learn woodworking but never knew anyone to learn from. I'm feeling much more confident in tackling my wife's garden plans now.

  • @pearliechaitan1385
    @pearliechaitan1385 Рік тому +5

    Tuck is so adorable with great moral support.

  • @JakeWilcox-yh8xl
    @JakeWilcox-yh8xl Рік тому +23

    I built one out of a pallet yesterday! A complete novice with borrowed tools and it took 2 hours! Thank you so much, a perfect video and easy to follow.

    • @chriswhitehouse8982
      @chriswhitehouse8982 Рік тому +1

      Were you able to cut the nails? I don't have one of these "nail saws". Guess I need to purchase one...

    • @JakeWilcox-yh8xl
      @JakeWilcox-yh8xl Рік тому +2

      @chriswhitehouse8982 I just hammered them into the wood. You it become too difficult to remove the main thick nails.

  • @janzebuski3559
    @janzebuski3559 Рік тому +20

    Glad to see Tuck in the garden! Great way to recycle and the bed looks good!

  • @fayee8986
    @fayee8986 9 місяців тому +2

    Sweet little tuck great little sidekick. We enjoy both of you. Keep them coming. ❤❤❤

  • @lauritan66
    @lauritan66 10 місяців тому +1

    Great video!!! I was told wrongly that all pallets are treated with chemicals. Now I know to look for the HT stamp. Thank you so much!!!

  • @michaelclapper6312
    @michaelclapper6312 Рік тому +5

    Another amazing video, you and Tuck have inspired me to work toward my own food forest!

  • @michaelbuzzard370
    @michaelbuzzard370 Рік тому +4

    Thank you, James, for always inspiring me. Great idea!

  • @donsie888
    @donsie888 10 місяців тому +4

    Boss Tuck is so happy with the good job 😊❤❤❤

  • @pernelle1
    @pernelle1 11 місяців тому +1

    I've seen this done b4 but you really made it look so easy.
    Since I have access to some pallets and all I need is one I'll start on that asap. Thank you

  • @laurajames6484
    @laurajames6484 Рік тому +1

    This was so helpful and just I love that you put lettuce in with your flowers. People think I'm so strange for wanting to do this in my garden. but I love it😁❤

  • @derwynmdockenjr
    @derwynmdockenjr Рік тому +3

    And thank you sooooo much for dropping the volume when you run the saws! Primo editing my guy!

  • @LloydBarrywebdesign
    @LloydBarrywebdesign Рік тому +10

    This is so helpful! I have 4 pallets from raised bed deliveries that I am going to repurpose as raised beds thanks to your video. This is really a great design and explanation. So many building gems in addition to the tutorial.

  • @danellefrost5030
    @danellefrost5030 Рік тому +4

    Thank you so much for sharing this tutorial! Your instructions are so clear and easy to understand that I feel confident that, even with my limited construction skills, I could successfully create my own pallet raised bed.
    Thank you also to your wonderful snoopervisor! 🐾🐾

  • @juanca9915
    @juanca9915 10 місяців тому +1

    Hi James! Great video! (thanks for sharing your knowledge...) specially starring Tuck! I just love him! He is so adorable!

  • @AmandaFox-dp5yw
    @AmandaFox-dp5yw Рік тому

    James, you are so smart. Thank you for the tips and tricks. Everything you said made so much sense. You are really good at explaining it all. You should be a shop teacher!

  • @curtflory7147
    @curtflory7147 Рік тому +4

    Something most people don't realize is that most pallets are made our of oak, or some other hard wood; not soft pine, so they are REALLY strong and will last a long time. Hence why you don't want to try to remove the nails as they are REALLY stuck into that hard wood. And, trying to drive nails through hard wood without predrilling the holds will almost always end up bending the nails. GREAT video. I've been wanting to do this for several years now and have access to the pallets. So NOW I'm excited to do it, thanks to you!

    • @jankoodziej877
      @jankoodziej877 Рік тому +1

      Here most if not all are made out of pine. Pine is strong enough for this purpose, sometimes they just double the planks. Oak is way too valuable here to be used for pallets.
      The one in the video looks to be pine too.

    • @jankoodziej877
      @jankoodziej877 Рік тому +1

      As for the nails, yes, they are stuck, but that's because they are really huge nails.

  • @emptynestgardens9057
    @emptynestgardens9057 Рік тому +25

    Love this so much. You could even do that burn treatment on it would look so good. You do such a good job teaching all the details I feel like I can go raid my husband's garage for tools to build this on my own 😁

  • @TrueBlueTransformations
    @TrueBlueTransformations Рік тому +282

    When I saw those machines, I thought forget zero dollars, I might have to apply for a loan to get those machines.

    • @georgegentry2915
      @georgegentry2915 8 місяців тому +12

      My thoughts as well!😂

    • @antoniojara7378
      @antoniojara7378 8 місяців тому +26

      Check out if your area has a tool library! A lot of people don’t realize how many places have them. I never would buy a hammer drill or a cement mixer, but my local one just rents them out through the library.

    • @dideetahu4907
      @dideetahu4907 7 місяців тому +6

      That's all I ended up watching it for in the end. "Ooh wonder what he's going to pull out this time?" Lol

    • @nickdibiase123
      @nickdibiase123 7 місяців тому +4

      Nothing's every free

    • @adhdhikaru
      @adhdhikaru 7 місяців тому +19

      could do the exact same with a handheld saw and a manual drill! the only real difference between machine and manual tools is speed.

  • @Victor-hb4hj
    @Victor-hb4hj Рік тому +2

    We have moles so I would have to put screens on the bottom. Nice project. I will have to do a couple of these. Thanks James and Tuck

  • @tedtolentino4955
    @tedtolentino4955 7 місяців тому

    James, thank you for sharing your skills and ideas on gardening.

  • @dianawachowicz1632
    @dianawachowicz1632 Рік тому +110

    Tuck is the best supervisor 😆♥️

  • @gailgreen5169
    @gailgreen5169 Рік тому +4

    This is exciting! I have access to free palettes and this is downright awesome! You are very clear step by step. I already have all these tools. Thank you. ❤

  • @jerseyinthephilippines1283
    @jerseyinthephilippines1283 Рік тому +3

    That raised bed was satisfying to watch being built.

  • @Kiensgarden-bg9dl
    @Kiensgarden-bg9dl 11 місяців тому +1

    The bed is very beautiful. Thank you for your video for detailed instructions for this job

  • @kingtutt61
    @kingtutt61 2 місяці тому

    Ferocious and Vicious….I bet that’s one spoiled dog! I just wondered onto this video. I’m now subscribed with ALL bells on. Wonderful content. I love your style! 😊

  • @Im-just-Stardust
    @Im-just-Stardust Рік тому +6

    That intro is absolutely amazing haha.

    • @jamesprigioni
      @jamesprigioni  Рік тому +4

      Haha! Gotta make sure you are awake and alert!

  • @GingerWaters
    @GingerWaters Рік тому +7

    Zero cost with 5000$ tools. I have a friend who goes dumbster diving with his Hummer.

    • @SaltyWoodworking
      @SaltyWoodworking 2 дні тому

      In what world do you see $5,000 worth of tools in this video?

  • @whateverthedaybrings2268
    @whateverthedaybrings2268 11 місяців тому +15

    Free to build. $100 to fill with foxfarm happy frog soil. 😂

    • @PunsandPixels
      @PunsandPixels 8 місяців тому +1

      Is that the soil he used?

    • @xiaomiredmi8317
      @xiaomiredmi8317 6 місяців тому

      Tanto trabajo para usarlo de maceta!!😮No manches !!😂

  • @roxannesells
    @roxannesells 5 місяців тому

    ♥I love Tuck. I had a Yorkie, "Guinness" for 18 years. He loved to be in the garden with me. He liked to dig the soil. Maybe he thought he was helping. lol. Tuck makes me happy. ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

  • @Scottishtanks.
    @Scottishtanks. 7 місяців тому

    Thanks🥑🥕🌽

  • @goodkarmaiscomingtoyou1381
    @goodkarmaiscomingtoyou1381 Рік тому +3

    ....But how do we do this at home 😭😭😭😭😭😭

    • @Cmatt1299
      @Cmatt1299 7 місяців тому

      Lol🤣🤣🤣

    • @Electric_Skunk
      @Electric_Skunk 6 місяців тому

      🤷🏼‍♂️

    • @Electric_Skunk
      @Electric_Skunk 6 місяців тому

      Steal a pallet from a loading dock nearby. Worked for me!

  • @winstonweber2825
    @winstonweber2825 10 місяців тому +8

    Cost is not $0. You have to buy 3 different saws!

  • @gooddad3575
    @gooddad3575 Рік тому +24

    You only need $400 dollars worth of tools to build a raised bed that costs $45 to buy

    • @leevillagomez9390
      @leevillagomez9390 10 місяців тому +10

      Why are you such a hater? If you have a handsaw a Phillips screwdriver, hacksaw, hammer and creative as this gentleman then YES! You can do it. Come on now. You might even enjoy it. Just give it a try. You might even surprise yourself and realize that you REALLY ARE TALENTED! Please stop being negative to yourself. YOU CAN DO IT! We believe in you. I did this and my friends n family are like WOW! I have two 16 inch by 40 inch by 10 inch deep raised bed boxes on my apartment balcony and it really intensified the beauty of the place. PLUS! Im growing some herbs, veggies, and some flowers in these 2 beds. The box cost close to nothing mostly sweat and some workout. I spent $25 on the bag of soil and different packs of seeds. Thank you Mr Prigioni for creating this video. God Bless you sir! And God Bless Us All! 🙏😊

    • @barrywainwright3391
      @barrywainwright3391 10 місяців тому +4

      Tools can be rented

    • @budgray16
      @budgray16 10 місяців тому +11

      Most men have all the tools

    • @apate4501
      @apate4501 10 місяців тому +5

      Exactly! Like what kind of man is he, I'm a women and I have most of these tools.

    • @freakandcrew
      @freakandcrew 10 місяців тому +3

      You just need a hammer and some nails, get to work. Stop complaining

  • @jannbeebee
    @jannbeebee Місяць тому

    nicely made video and the planter boxes look so good. Thank you for a simple well thought out tutorial.🙏

  • @martykirk7488
    @martykirk7488 11 місяців тому

    I haven’t barely started watching this video and I want get out and do this. I have several pallets that I’ve got over the last several years if not longer lol. Thanks so much for sharing you make it look so easy.

  • @carolexo7269
    @carolexo7269 11 місяців тому

    I'm so encouraged by this example you've given for a raised bed from one pallet.
    Thank you. 🇨🇦

  • @4rosebirose371
    @4rosebirose371 11 місяців тому

    I have made other pallet designs and this one is by far the cutest. ❤ My other raised beds are going on 3yrs strong. Definitely worth the save $$

  • @Happy2Run4Me
    @Happy2Run4Me Рік тому

    Oh boy! I have many pallets left from delivering our house build materials and now I know exactly what I’m goi g to do with them! So excited! ☺️👍🏻😁Thank you! This looks awesome.

  • @fideledefer4283
    @fideledefer4283 Рік тому

    Loved that you mentioned the marking on the wood, watched a lot of similar videos but you're the first I heard the info from ❤

  • @derwynmdockenjr
    @derwynmdockenjr Рік тому

    You sir have saved me so much time and frustration trying to pry pallets apart with a wrecking bar. Genius! I get my wood free from the farm equipment dealership down the road. They throw so many pallets and wooden crates away free for the taking! I even found four 16' 2x4s one day!

  • @solarpanelshobart4592
    @solarpanelshobart4592 3 місяці тому

    I'm grateful for the effort you put into your videos.

  • @NasierOmran
    @NasierOmran 9 місяців тому

    Good job. Old pallets can be re used to build many things. I build a basement closet(shelves)from a large throw out pallet last year.