Turning a Free Pallet into a $1,200 Desk

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  • Опубліковано 13 сер 2022
  • I made this $1,200 desk from a free pallet that I found on Facebook Marketplace!
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    Earn It - Heyson
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    I'm a Dynamite - Harvio
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  • @MorleyKert
    @MorleyKert  Рік тому +130

    By popular demand, here are all the songs I used in this video (in order of appearance):
    On Call - Jones Meadow
    Bruiser - Bonkers Beat Club
    12th Floor Party - Jules Gaia
    The Cast - Wendy Marcini
    Oh So Hot - Jules Gaia
    A Much Needed Vacation - Matt Large
    Beast Coast - Amber Spill
    Earn It - Heyson
    Down to Seconds - Trevor Kowalski
    I'm a Dynamite - Harvio
    Get Real - V.V. Campos
    Wow Factor - Daniel Fridell
    Inner Light - Duckmaw
    Biggest Guy in Division Five - Bonkers Beat Club
    Love Bomb - Sarah, the Illstrumentalist

    • @nuggetella
      @nuggetella Рік тому

      Nice work, I have a nice stash of second timbers myself and am eager on putting them to good use...

    • @grahambyrne8714
      @grahambyrne8714 Рік тому +2

      Did you factor in fuel in car to pick up pallet running cost of your power tools and how much money you have clawed back from the initial spend of your power tools to do these jobs.

    • @beverlycook8679
      @beverlycook8679 Рік тому

      Beautiful! You did great with recycled materials too! You are great for our Earth!😊❤️ Thank you!

    • @chrisbrucesr.9256
      @chrisbrucesr.9256 Рік тому

      What kind of planer is that man?

    • @shamanfryd
      @shamanfryd Рік тому

      Favorite part of the video.
      "That must be McKenzie"
      "Definitely not a woman"
      She came with you to protect your chastity. lol Cute interaction

  • @humbertsmith8864
    @humbertsmith8864 Рік тому +4469

    I turned a 2300.00 desk into a palate once. I used a crowbar and I still have some community service hours to complete.

    • @missyounorm33
      @missyounorm33 Рік тому +54

      Funny guy. You write for guys that watch pallets videos and that’s ok

    • @humbertsmith8864
      @humbertsmith8864 Рік тому +72

      @@missyounorm33 ?

    • @gr0undrush
      @gr0undrush Рік тому +7

      😅😅😅😅😅

    • @tomd.7325
      @tomd.7325 Рік тому +30

      I laughed so hard at this comment!😂😂😂😂

    • @humbertsmith8864
      @humbertsmith8864 Рік тому +5

      @@hak1985org thx!

  • @michaelmaas5544
    @michaelmaas5544 Рік тому +1866

    I’m far more impressed by the fact you got $1200 for it than the build itself.

    • @supertickle
      @supertickle Рік тому +69

      it's a video of him grifting an individual

    • @deathcal29
      @deathcal29 Рік тому +114

      This... who ever paid 1200 for that has more money then he knows what to do with it...

    • @TheMediaMachine
      @TheMediaMachine Рік тому +26

      You market to people who is wealthy enough to think $1200 is small change. I bet he would have paid even more.

    • @michaelmaas5544
      @michaelmaas5544 Рік тому

      @@TheMediaMachine or to dumb to know any better 🤷🏼‍♂️

    • @larrya.boyd.6784
      @larrya.boyd.6784 Рік тому +14

      1 born every minute

  • @funksoulbrother3620
    @funksoulbrother3620 Рік тому +173

    1200 dollars!! You saw him coming. I wouldn't have paid more than 50. Your selling skills are immense.

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    @heidekathrine4433 3 місяці тому +294

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  • @HeliRy
    @HeliRy Рік тому +978

    It’s a nice table for sure. But I’m more impressed that you found someone willing to hand over $1200 for it lol. I guess there really is “one” born every minute 😂

    • @chase86903
      @chase86903 Рік тому +38

      I mean, the man was obviously extremely wealthy so he probably didn’t care that much. Still absurd to think about that tho

    • @Notorious_viP
      @Notorious_viP Рік тому +3

      😂😂😂

    • @Lifecomesfromwithin
      @Lifecomesfromwithin Рік тому +22

      @@chase86903 wealthy people spend all their time making money and keeping their hands clean and end up being rather skillless and embarrassed, so they will pay for knowledgeable creativity and construction

    • @Lifecomesfromwithin
      @Lifecomesfromwithin Рік тому +4

      There were many labor hours that went into it as well though

    • @Jason-TheChad-Muska_circa1995
      @Jason-TheChad-Muska_circa1995 Рік тому +54

      @@Lifecomesfromwithin Not $1,200 worth. Yes I know because I've been doing carpentry since the age of about seven or eight, so almost 30 years now. I cut down my own trees and process my own wood from the 300ish acres set I have that was passed down from my family to me and then I make all sorts of tables, chairs, desks, cabinets, jewelry & boxes. You name it, I make it and I wouldn't ever in a million years charge somebody $1,200 for this even if I could find somebody that is dumb enough to pay that much. I have a moral foundation in which I don't take advantage of people. This guy doesn't.

  • @TheScandoman
    @TheScandoman Рік тому +3040

    Making the desk is pretty easy; making a nice one, quickly DOES take some skill and expertise; HOWEVER, the REALLY amazing part of this is finding someone willing to pay $1200 dollars for it!

    • @alexayache8556
      @alexayache8556 Рік тому +109

      Yeah seriously 🤣

    • @yazoo69
      @yazoo69 Рік тому +265

      in my city this desk will sell for 120$ xD max

    • @SighsInternally
      @SighsInternally Рік тому

      sucker born every day

    • @TheVIKINGSALLTHEWAY
      @TheVIKINGSALLTHEWAY Рік тому +118

      No shot that guy payed 1200😂😭😭😭

    • @RylanStorm
      @RylanStorm Рік тому +137

      He knows the guy and he's getting his pic in a UA-cam video. He's essentially paying for vanity.
      Chuck it on eBay, without referencing the UA-cam video and without linking UA-cam videos to the auction, and see what the offers are. Id wager nobody puts in an offer higher than $200

  • @TaylerMade
    @TaylerMade Рік тому +1645

    as a furniture maker all i can say is "people no longer understand what quality is" you found a sucker when you sold it for that.

    • @Quiselott
      @Quiselott Рік тому +87

      Lol really did. Not to take away from his work...

    • @johnkirby5013
      @johnkirby5013 Рік тому +83

      Those legs, and 20 minutes to attach them. Very cheap and hokey.

    • @papaspipe6167
      @papaspipe6167 Рік тому +51

      He should have made place matt's out of his own faeces and sold them with the table for an extra 100 bucks👌

    • @jvsings9146
      @jvsings9146 Рік тому +28

      Hater’s

    • @papaspipe6167
      @papaspipe6167 Рік тому +46

      @@jvsings9146 if you can't handle the heat stay outta the kitchen kid🔥

  • @geraldmcpherson2769
    @geraldmcpherson2769 Рік тому +154

    This one seriously needs a laugh emoji and not a thumbs up or down. Congrats on getting $1200 out of it, absolutely insane you did.

    • @RAZORGEKOMAN
      @RAZORGEKOMAN 7 місяців тому

      @@MavensechoIt took him 12 hours to build. It’s not like it took him weeks to build.

  • @joegreenbbka
    @joegreenbbka Рік тому +1261

    $1200 😳 I have a nice oversized custom cherry wood desk that I had a carpenter build me and it only cost $750. It has 4 drawers, enclosed on 3 sides, and the tabletop is 4'×3'. I guess things really are worth whatever someone is willing to pay.

    • @whoabro615
      @whoabro615 Рік тому +44

      Yeah he could also say he sold it for whatever he wants he doesn't prove the price he got shows text messages that I could easily get someone to fake.... all for a few views that's where he's trying to make money he surely didn't really make that much off that table people are gullible

    • @tastyham
      @tastyham Рік тому +14

      cad ? usd ? yeah still expensive, but it looks like they're in canada and its like 30% difference in currency

    • @hopefully2224
      @hopefully2224 Рік тому +46

      He under valued himself and you got a deal. Be grateful instead of bashing craftsman online.

    • @joegreenbbka
      @joegreenbbka Рік тому +44

      @@hopefully2224 He's been a carpenter for 30 years, he knows the value of things and himself. He doesn't rip people off, that's for sure.

    • @chelsea9686
      @chelsea9686 Рік тому +13

      Blacktail Studios couldnt get $1200 for that, and he's massively in demand.

  • @bgj2940
    @bgj2940 Рік тому +6821

    This is the cheapest looking $1200 table I've ever seen.

    • @outlawdingo3020
      @outlawdingo3020 Рік тому +38

      🤣🤣

    • @granudisimo
      @granudisimo Рік тому +283

      Someone was willing to pay that for it, and apparently, that's what really counts, not some objectively calculated added value.
      Keep supporting our current, hegemonic economic system, and this shit will never end.

    • @alexsmith5274
      @alexsmith5274 Рік тому +185

      you’re not only paying for the table you also pay to have an entire video made about the construction of your table

    • @granudisimo
      @granudisimo Рік тому +39

      @@alexsmith5274 Thanks for agreeing with my premise while at the same time, correcting me on the specifics.
      Yes, that's added value through the additional labor of recording the whole thing under high production standards, including post production editing and whatnot.
      It's added labor value, there's no way around it, in fact, his addition of labor value with the video, has made me post comments, which in turn makes the algorithm work and make for the channel to reach further.

    • @beibei93
      @beibei93 Рік тому +45

      This comment is what made me decided to sub to the channel. The sheer diss 🤣🤣🤣🤣.

  • @ReclaimDesign
    @ReclaimDesign Рік тому +209

    $1200! Mackenzie is a customer you want to keep 😅 Well done Morley - earning that from a pallet is no mean feat.

    • @ML-sc3pt
      @ML-sc3pt Рік тому +4

      It's not hard to scam people

    • @ReclaimDesign
      @ReclaimDesign Рік тому

      @@ML-sc3pt ?

    • @krisbright3227
      @krisbright3227 Рік тому +7

      @@ReclaimDesign This dude scammed Mackenzie. Straight up.
      Way overpriced for a desk that doesn't have anything remotely different than what would count as a dining room table or coffee table.
      There are $800 dining tables that have a built-in Leaf that has intricate gears, hand-laid inlay, and very tight tolerances.
      The work this Morley did was maybe worth $400 tops and that is only because of how much time he put into it.

    • @WillWilliams-vo4nk
      @WillWilliams-vo4nk 11 місяців тому +2

      @@krisbright3227 A scam is when you lie or trick someone into doing something. Did he lie or trick her? Or did she just believe his work was worth more than you believe it was?

    • @jiggnorth3593
      @jiggnorth3593 8 місяців тому +2

      ​@@WillWilliams-vo4nkHe lied by saying that it was worth over a thousand dollars.

  • @jhdk356
    @jhdk356 Рік тому +64

    Actually quite happy you show how long it takes - I always underestimate my wood work projects, by a lot, and I don't really have a frame of reference 😅

  • @rektfreak
    @rektfreak Рік тому +1936

    I am still shocked that someone would pay $1200 for a small desk or any desk for that matter. Nice build though.

    • @scottii
      @scottii Рік тому +37

      @Tee Hee That and "reclaimed wood". If you see "reclaimed wood", there's heavy mark-up. =S

    • @Thowe
      @Thowe Рік тому +65

      I would pay no more than $150 for that

    • @RoninNYC
      @RoninNYC Рік тому +31

      $130 ON AMAZON BABYYYYY

    • @vinhix
      @vinhix Рік тому +47

      its just because he is a youtuber, otherwise no one would pay that much for it, it doesn't even look that great, I mean its not bad, but not remotely close to what you can buy with 1200$...

    • @RoninNYC
      @RoninNYC Рік тому +20

      @@glub1381 well you really have to understand the time and effort into creating this.
      The Hand crafted desk this man has created I guarantee is far more sturdy & rugged compared to any Ikea or other brands out there.

  • @NatalieHarrisonLim
    @NatalieHarrisonLim Рік тому +474

    It’s scary knowing that when walking around Toronto, there may be people I walk past who are financially stable enough to buy a 1.2k desk

    • @joeciok
      @joeciok Рік тому +12

      Dude I just spent $2k on a used toolbox in BC and I got a pretty stellar deal. Now if I wanted build my own work table, and that's build it my self. That's like $5k and I'm not counting my own labour. But on the other hand my $2k toolbox is a lot more functional than that bullshit joke of a pallet table.

    • @MatthewEverhart
      @MatthewEverhart Рік тому +7

      Not only spent $1200....but spent $1200 on a $1000 asking price! :D

    • @jeffjarvie7223
      @jeffjarvie7223 Рік тому +2

      I throw away skids like these daily lmao

    • @308AlYsSa0034
      @308AlYsSa0034 Рік тому +1

      @Garnet Holman you're absolutely right! I've lived in Toronto all my life and you can walk down your neighboring street and your neighbor could be a coke head living in utter filth or they could be someone just moving in to the newly renovated line of town houses that are all 100%identical on a street across from a line of tiny dinky houses that look like tool sheds beside these 3 story mansions. Its Toronto; idk why they seemed surprised theres rich and poor living amongst eachother lol!

    • @siclilalbert
      @siclilalbert Рік тому

      I'd rather fork that out for something natural then get one of these ikea saw dust products for $300. You could also DIY fo-fwee!

  • @texan2560
    @texan2560 Рік тому +39

    Here's a pro tip for you. Use wire snips to extract nails with no head on them. And staples and stuff. Squeeze hard enough to grab the nail but not too hard to cut the nail. It will work much better than pliers.

    • @rubenverster250
      @rubenverster250 11 місяців тому +2

      I usually just use another nail from the other side to whack it out ':)
      Been working pretty well so far :D

    • @emostorm7
      @emostorm7 10 місяців тому

      Pallet made specially for him for this video lol

  • @dtrain1024
    @dtrain1024 Рік тому +8

    As a person who has never built anything other than legos and model cars growing up, this video (in which I stumbled upon), was so amazing for someone like myself that wants to start building this spring/summer - building a couple of toy chest for my little ones.
    Awesome video!

  • @Farmboy1544
    @Farmboy1544 Рік тому +6981

    The hardest part about this build was finding someone to pay out $1200 for that desk.

    • @hopefully2224
      @hopefully2224 Рік тому +318

      I'm a designer I buy desks at wholesale prices (my cost) that are more money, not as nice. It's a beautiful piece. Also his time as a carpenter is worth a lot. It's a skill.

    • @hopefully2224
      @hopefully2224 Рік тому +2

      Why are you so rotten Farmboy? You come across as jealous. Just stop.

    • @tiagofigueira4525
      @tiagofigueira4525 Рік тому +66

      I thought I was the only one. Yikes

    • @ipleedafif8033
      @ipleedafif8033 Рік тому +92

      Most if not all desks don't come with an edited video of how it was made.

    • @Farmboy1544
      @Farmboy1544 Рік тому +285

      @@hopefully2224 I have that skill, and I make stuff, day in, day out seven days a week.
      That's the reason why I can say I would not pay more than $400 for that piece. Yes the quality is there but thats it. It's just a table top. He bought the legs so...you are saying the table top is worth $1000. Hmmmmm maybe you are in a different market than I am. Perhaps that's the answer.

  • @joshmouth
    @joshmouth Рік тому +2533

    This looks amazing and he put a lot of excellent work into it. But is it really worth $1200? I would think no more than $300

    • @sappersilver7762
      @sappersilver7762 Рік тому +124

      Well the type of wood, grain of wood, and it being handmade really helps the value. And as he said, he agreed on $1000 for the desk so it was really only a $1000 desk. It wouldn’t be worth as low as $300 just because of the wood and it being handmade.

    • @Akixkisu
      @Akixkisu Рік тому +77

      Ofcourse, you are buying a story.

    • @BrianHAviation
      @BrianHAviation Рік тому +115

      @@sappersilver7762 I've got a super nice L-shaped desk that an modern industrial look. I paid $1750 for it. I listed it for sale on craigslist for $350. It was in perfect condition like new. I couldn't even get $200 for it.

    • @MatthewHall78
      @MatthewHall78 Рік тому +70

      someone with a factory mass producing this exact table could cut the build time down 3 hours and sell the table for $300, and then when people come to your house they will say, “oh nice table I saw that at Costco”.

    • @sappersilver7762
      @sappersilver7762 Рік тому +9

      @@BrianHAviation your mistake for paying that much then. I don’t know anything about the table that you described, but you didn’t mention the type of wood, or whether it was handmade or not. Just because something looks good doesn’t mean it’s worth a lot. (Not saying that something that looks bad can be worth a lot though)

  • @Dan-xx5jq
    @Dan-xx5jq Рік тому +11

    I guess it like folk paying a million dollars for a drop of paint on a canvas.
    It is a work of art! One of a kind! In a hundred years they will use this video to value it on the Antiques Roadshow.

  • @lucybryant5370
    @lucybryant5370 Рік тому +20

    This is my first time seeing your video, I really enjoyed watching you create that beautiful desk, I create different styles of center pieces and gifts. I was thinking about not making them anymore. But seeing you making the desk really inspired me to keep on creating center pieces and gifts, thank you for inspiring me to keep going and not give up. Thank you 😊

    • @johnbagewll2321
      @johnbagewll2321 Рік тому +2

      Never, ever give up!
      ~Winston Churchill

    • @gordjohn2322
      @gordjohn2322 Рік тому +2

      @Lucy Bryant Lucy, why don't you make and post a video of your handiwork? I for one, would LOVE to see what and how you make those center pieces and other gifts. Please think about my suggestion.

    • @ML-sc3pt
      @ML-sc3pt Рік тому

      The table top was nice, those legs were God awful though.
      Should have made some nice wooden legs but that takes real skill not just a planer

    • @MrTravisAl
      @MrTravisAl 7 місяців тому

      @@gordjohn2322agreed! I’m her first subscriber now! Either way, I appreciate this comment. It’s super wholesome.

  • @ronc4762
    @ronc4762 Рік тому +779

    Okay desk, but no way worth $1200. This looks like a total setup!

    • @ILoveManCity.
      @ILoveManCity. Рік тому +73

      Im pretty sure his buyers are fans of the channel and appreciate his content, you can see the guy who bought this one give extra money and they talked about his past videos projects.

    • @aidanjudd4214
      @aidanjudd4214 Рік тому +30

      It's hard wood desk. That's eco friendly, and carbon negative. Those factors alone can make a buyer value the product more

    • @wokenessaplague5387
      @wokenessaplague5387 Рік тому +13

      It is,there a market for youtubers or ticktokers to find random people for their videos and acting

    • @markblankenship5788
      @markblankenship5788 Рік тому +23

      Agreed. No way in hell would I have paid that for that desk. More power to ya. PT Barnum was correct.

    • @triumphiztation
      @triumphiztation Рік тому +2

      No, That's inflation..

  • @Balckdo
    @Balckdo Рік тому +314

    I died when the foot hit the wall and fell off! I've done this. It's an easy fix, but in front of the client is so embarrassing. Beautiful build Morley Kert, subbed!

    • @Notesens
      @Notesens Рік тому +1

      Yeah i cringed so hard. We all know it's a simple fix but breaking something as it's being delivered is literally what nightmares are made of

    • @deficator750
      @deficator750 Рік тому

      Especially a client who paid $1.2k for a free pallet

  • @MrManAmong
    @MrManAmong 7 місяців тому +13

    I knew I wasn’t gonna be onboard when I saw the pallet being picked up in a hatchback. And yes, that is a VERY generous customer. $1200 for a small broken desk that doesn’t even have a drawer. I appreciate the effort but… what a world lol

  • @bradjenkins3146
    @bradjenkins3146 Рік тому +188

    My friend worked at a plant that got material from overseas. The skids that arrived were made of teak wood. He quietly gathered skids for awhile and eventually disassembled them and made teak floors for he and his fathers' boats. (skids are another name for shipping pallets).

    • @usarebel420
      @usarebel420 Рік тому +3

      Very cool!

    • @Lord_Bibulous
      @Lord_Bibulous Рік тому +2

      Nice.

    • @oneoflokis
      @oneoflokis Рік тому +1

      Neat! But what are skids?

    • @dm3619
      @dm3619 Рік тому +4

      @@oneoflokis pallets like the one the guy used in the video, just another word for pallet

    • @BlackSeranna
      @BlackSeranna Рік тому +1

      That’s awesome!

  • @AntiViGames
    @AntiViGames Рік тому +595

    I'm glad you listened to the comments and picked up a bunch of tips and tricks and started using push sticks! Good job!

    • @christ9359
      @christ9359 Рік тому +55

      The ability to take constructive criticism is a good indicator for success. This UA-cam channel will do just fine.

    • @AntiViGames
      @AntiViGames Рік тому +11

      @@christ9359 I agree, his techniques looked a lot better in this video compared to his other pallet video and I believe he'll continue to grow.

    • @edmundtablet
      @edmundtablet Рік тому +8

      Omg the last pallet video I was like :0 his fingies

    • @dclinks
      @dclinks Рік тому +3

      Unbelievable. A guy pays 200 extra for a table. The builder tells the buyer he thought he was a girl, but they had to have spoken before the deal was made. Come on! I watched it, but I’m doubting many things.

    • @AntiViGames
      @AntiViGames Рік тому +8

      @@dclinks That has absolutely nothing to do with my comment...

  • @dianadeluca8500
    @dianadeluca8500 Рік тому

    I think all that work and being completly honest on prices and work it worth paying the price.
    The table is very beautiful and solid.
    LOOOOVE IT!!!
    Well done!!

  • @pedropereira5125
    @pedropereira5125 Рік тому +3

    Your energy is why I subscribed. Everything else was just a bonus. Great content

  • @user-lb4qb6mk4p
    @user-lb4qb6mk4p Рік тому +310

    I wish I could find clients with as deep pockets as yours lol. People around me would offer $20-50 and maybe a case of beer (And I don't even drink lol)

    • @Legendary-zh9hd
      @Legendary-zh9hd Рік тому +69

      I know I wouldn't spend 50bucks let alone 1200 on that it looks like shit. Specifically, the mustard-colored W M shaped legs.

    • @nickm4974
      @nickm4974 Рік тому +35

      Basically if you don't have a following this is an 80 table Max...

    • @seblo8462
      @seblo8462 Рік тому +15

      @@nickm4974 yea nowadays people get away with gluing a bunch of pieces of wood and epoxy it all together and want thousands lol...back in the day office furniture carpentry was an art and the materials used were specifically picked out and shaped from a single piece maybe 2...lol yea

    • @Elle_Gowing
      @Elle_Gowing Рік тому +22

      I think the title was a typo and he meant $120, not $1,200.

    • @FirstBornConservative
      @FirstBornConservative Рік тому +7

      @@Elle_Gowing nah he's counting the ad revenue

  • @YouTuballer
    @YouTuballer Рік тому +425

    My man out here turning garbage into $1200 glossy garbage, well played

    • @johni4591
      @johni4591 Рік тому +2

      Fax

    • @andyvogts4630
      @andyvogts4630 Рік тому +53

      Bruh literally that desk is ugly af

    • @cookiemonster208
      @cookiemonster208 Рік тому

      This comment made me LOL. But still, go do something with your own shitty life instead of tearing down other people. Ask me how I know your life is shitty.

    • @DanLimbach
      @DanLimbach Рік тому +6

      @@andyvogts4630 C'mon man. It's nice. I would love to find people who would pay $1,200 for a desk like this. Makes me wonder what I could get for my 8-footx30-inch butcher block desk. I used gunstock stain and 8 coats of poly.

    • @C.Hawkshaw
      @C.Hawkshaw Рік тому +3

      Hey, at least it’s not veneer over pressboard.

  • @kellarkenderson9875
    @kellarkenderson9875 7 місяців тому +1

    I always wanted to learn how to work and craft this type of jobs, now not only I can see how to, but with music and great process. Dude awesome and creative job fr ❤🎉🎉

  • @kenmason1926
    @kenmason1926 Рік тому +4

    Beautiful job. I love your craftsmanship!

    • @hunttoo3480
      @hunttoo3480 Рік тому

      I wouldn't call this a craftsmanship 🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @mlo527
    @mlo527 Рік тому +45

    I like Freudian slip of calling it what it is - a table. Congrats on getting $1200 for this thing. That is shocking lol

  • @ryan2376
    @ryan2376 Рік тому +297

    I usually turn pallets into camp fire wood, but this is a much more interesting option. Looks amazing!

    • @ur_cowboy
      @ur_cowboy Рік тому

      a lot of pallets are treated with chemicals be careful to not breathe in the fumes.

    • @MusharnaMush
      @MusharnaMush Рік тому +9

      Is it 1.2k worth though?
      Id pay like 110 max

    • @iknowobamaslastname8131
      @iknowobamaslastname8131 Рік тому +6

      @@MusharnaMush he probably means like making it himself

    • @1crzflyer
      @1crzflyer Рік тому

      i think we found a guy who'll pay you 1200 for a campfire..

    • @mattbailey1015
      @mattbailey1015 Рік тому +4

      I used to do this too! But I stopped, because pallet wood is usually treated with chemicals that are notttt good to inhale as smoke. It's not an immediate effect, but over time it might bring health issues. Take care man, and sculpt a beautiful desk!

  • @shanefowler3504
    @shanefowler3504 Рік тому +4

    Awesome work repurposing a old pallet. Marine varnish will last a lot longer but it off gasses a lot more because of high voc content. This is a great option I would probably choose it myself but if someone has allergies I would go with an Oil Modified waterborne like a bona finish and a satin or tongue oil hand rubbed or if you want to go European wood oil Woca makes some great products

  • @Bobcharliegultiano
    @Bobcharliegultiano Рік тому +1

    Thanks bro for thos knowledge. Dream to DIY someday once have all the tools.

  • @sergeihanush2262
    @sergeihanush2262 Рік тому +126

    From floor refinishing experience: don’t over apply finish. 2 coats of gloss and 1 coat of satin is the best. More coats - higher chance of cracking.

    • @jessiejanson1528
      @jessiejanson1528 Рік тому +5

      sounds like it didnt dry enough before you added more coats.

    • @thesicilian4464
      @thesicilian4464 Рік тому +3

      Dude great for helping him out. good advice. I won't add much more. just want to let him and everyone else know more thin coats are way better than thick coats. Use your mind it will make sense. Woodfloor guys are the best.

    • @OArchivesX
      @OArchivesX Рік тому

      @@thesicilian4464 lmao wood floor contractors are usually ripoffs that don't even do great jobs, and take advantage of ignorant people who don't have an eye for detail. You have to search far and wide for a reasonably priced guy to haggle down that doesn't leave bad spots on the floor. Scam artists

    • @TheScandoman
      @TheScandoman Рік тому

      Thanks for the tip, man!
      I barely have the patience for 3 coats to begin with, so, now I have justification!

    • @TheScandoman
      @TheScandoman Рік тому

      @@jessiejanson1528 Yeah, never too sure about that, either: I got impatient with some Rustoleum enamel spray paint on my bathroom's laundry chute flapper door & frame; there was some rust due to scratches; I did some good sanding work, and feathered it out pretty well, and first coat looked SUPER nice, but then, I noticed an area that didn't get fully coated; but I got impatient, and tried to 2nd coat it too soon, and it ~dissolved the first coat: it got all 'pruney', and started peeling off...so, had to clean off all the soft/loose stuff, let it 'cure' for a couple more days before I could sand it again, and then repaint...
      It looks like a real amateur job (which, of course, it IS...), but I have a lot more work to do on that bathroom's walls, plumbing, so, maybe I'll go back at it, again, later.
      At least there will be much less rusting until then: I prepped & painted inside & outside.

  • @liamx6636
    @liamx6636 Рік тому +309

    $1200?! I've been in the furniture industry for a decade. There's no way the value of that desk is $1200... unless you find a sucker.

    • @traviswilson7332
      @traviswilson7332 Рік тому +45

      Right? All he did was cut it down, sand/varnish, and buy legs off Amazon that were made in Taiwan. How that added up to 1200$ is beyond me

    • @zeusdarkgod7727
      @zeusdarkgod7727 Рік тому +32

      There's a sucker born every day, the real trick is spotting them.

    • @zebmaxwell7979
      @zebmaxwell7979 Рік тому +8

      its that internet clout. its not just a desk, its a desk other people on the internet wanted, but "you go it". From a modernly famous people on the internet.

    • @aliveandwell3958
      @aliveandwell3958 Рік тому +6

      It’s not just about the cost of materials; it took him 12hrs of labor. He only charged $1,000 for it. The customer basically tipped him $200. You can set your hourly rate at whatever you want when you work for yourself.
      I’m guessing his hourly rate is $60.
      $60 x 12hrs = $780
      Plus $170 for materials = $950
      And probably a $50 delivery and installation fee.
      Makes sense to me.

    • @barenjager9678
      @barenjager9678 Рік тому +4

      @@aliveandwell3958 it works out mathematically but he simply ripped him off... if I bought a plain stainless steel kitchen knife from amazon for £20 then took 12 hours to put my maker's mark on it, give it a new handle, re temper it and resharpen it, no one is buying that knife for 1,200 because at the end of the day it was a £20 knife, at the absoloute max you could get £100 regardless of the fact I put 12 hours into it

  • @curtlsu3483
    @curtlsu3483 Рік тому +5

    That was really cool how you built that table, I think it was overpriced but get more power to you. Excellent

  • @roganmitchell1633
    @roganmitchell1633 Рік тому +3

    Not what it’s meant for but I’m using pallet wood to build cabinets and counter tops for my bus and this helped a lot gave me a lot of insight on how to get it looking great

  • @pianoman551000
    @pianoman551000 Рік тому +107

    What surprised me was how weathered and worn-looking the pallet looked. There was a store that gave me free brand new pallets for the asking that were stacked up behind the store.. Took the pallets and made shelving for my garage. I used a similar process that Morley used, but took half the time. $1200 was too much for a simple desk. He basically charged for the manhours involved, but the desk wasn't unique in design.

    • @nickadkins7765
      @nickadkins7765 Рік тому +15

      It was $1000 if you watched the whole video. Guy gave him a $200 tip. $85/hour with materials and delivery included for a one off handmade piece seems pretty decent honestly.....

    • @rlolo777
      @rlolo777 Рік тому +6

      @@nickadkins7765 yeah around here contractors charge $130 an hour just for their labor. Apprentices charge $85. It's insane.

    • @ClassicCase
      @ClassicCase Рік тому +6

      @@nickadkins7765 yes, but for a higher level of skill. This is woodworking 101 skill.

    • @nickadkins7765
      @nickadkins7765 Рік тому +11

      @@ClassicCase you aren't grasping the big picture here. The guy that bought it probably has no woodworking skill OR tools. Can't have one without the other. Tools are expensive and woodworking takes time to learn. He is paying for a custom piece. The laborer is supplying his skill, time, tools, gas etc....the client is supplying a "yes i like that idea" and the agreed money to back it up. That's how a capitalistic system works. If people think someone is charging too much well they don't get paid and the business shuts down, or they make necessary changes to offer things at a more affordable price point.....regardless handmade and bespoke ANYTHING will demand a premium, not just woodworking. Hope that helps

    • @victorsolis4838
      @victorsolis4838 Рік тому

      I been to a shop that there work is high skills and I do believe that kind of table would be in that price

  • @exodave8169
    @exodave8169 Рік тому +6

    I think your channel size is perfect for me. Big enough to really do some cool stuff, but small enough where us common mortals can still interact with you directly. Keep this up man!

  • @imissnepal
    @imissnepal 9 місяців тому

    Love your content , love your enthusiasm and love of your craft. All the haters are just jealous. I’ve been working with pallets for a few years but you’ve definitely inspired me to get back at it. Keep creating and keep that smile my brother!

  • @laneetherington614
    @laneetherington614 6 місяців тому +1

    I use vice grips to get the short nails out, but some of them break anyway. Watching your work really gave me some ideas of how to better use the pallets I have collected.

  • @african_ghosty4541
    @african_ghosty4541 Рік тому +34

    Ive actually done this before. When i was 6-7 during my school holiday i went to a carpenter’s house that my dad knew and throughout that holiday i worked on that desk and im still using it to this day. The table top of the desk is make from a recycled pallet

  • @thecyberyak
    @thecyberyak Рік тому +7

    I recently redid an old dresser and was super happy with the results of it. This inspired me to try out to make some kind of furniture with a pallet thank you!

  • @williamedwards7881
    @williamedwards7881 7 місяців тому +2

    Loved the video format, the table really does look amazing 😊

  • @robertvassallo1776
    @robertvassallo1776 7 місяців тому +1

    In order to crack apart pellets, I place a scissor car lift jack between the planks and insert a small piece of flat metal bar between the narrow side of the jack and the plank. This keeps the plank from splitting. The planks will unfold as you turn the jack. After that, you can either cut or remove the nails.

  • @drummerdks
    @drummerdks Рік тому +27

    I think there’s certainly a bit of luck that comes into finding someone who is a fan of your work already and that same person sending an extra $200. You do amazing work! I’m glad it’s being recognized and that you’ve been building a demand for your brand

    • @whoabro615
      @whoabro615 Рік тому +1

      Don't be so gullible if you have ever built and sold furniture it doesn't sell for those prices unless you have fine quality wood like black walnut tiger maple ect i can have anyone send me a text saying they are paying this much and act like it all so I can get views on a a bunch of lies bc most people are extremely gullible when they don't know the furniture business I worked for duralee fine furniture and bernhardt in NC I'd know also why pay 1200 for a table when you can find anyone that builds furniture to do it for you for half the price Noone just overpays by that much unless it's a lie simply for UA-cam content which will make him money off the views

    • @twintyara6330
      @twintyara6330 Рік тому +1

      He did posted on "His" Instagram, so the only type of people that would buy that thing would be his fans

    • @kuza3991
      @kuza3991 Рік тому

      Repent and follow Jesus my friend! Repenting doesn't mean confessing your sins to others, but to stop doing them altogether. Belief in Messiah alone is not enough to get you into heaven - Matthew 7:21-23, John 3:3, John 3:36 (ESV is the best translation for John 3:36). Contemplate how the Roman empire fulfilled the role of the beast from the sea in Revelation 13. Revelation 17 confirms that it is in fact Rome. From this we can conclude that A) Jesus is the Son of God and can predict the future or make it happen, B) The world leaders/nations/governments etc have been conspiring together for the last 3000+ years to accomplish the religion of the Israelites C) History as we know it is fake. You don't really need to speculate though because you can start a relationship with God and have proof. Call on the name of Jesus and pray for Him to intervene in your life. - Revelation 3:20
      Revelation has been unfolding since Jesus died. The Popes have claimed to be equal to God and set themselves in Jesus' place (antichrist(s)). Vatican City (Which is its own nation BTW) have risen up to fulfill the role of the false prophet
      Regarding the man of lawlessness or antichrist, 2 Thessalonians 2:4 says “Who opposes and exalts himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sits in the temple of God, showing himself that he is God.” The restrainer that the Apostle Paul was referring to in 2 Thessalonians was the Western Roman Emperor, who held back the Popes from taking power. Once the last Western Roman Emperor was removed from power in 476 AD, the Pope was given civil and ecclesiastic authority over Rome; healing the deadly head wound of the beast in Revelation 13, as they took the Emperors title of Pontifex Maximus, leader of the church and state.
      “We may according to the fullness of our power, dispose of the law and dispense above the law. Those whom the Pope of Rome doth separate, it is not a man that separates them but God. For the Pope holdeth place on earth, not simply of a man but of the true God.” (Source: “Decretals of Gregory IX,” Book 1, chapter 3.)
      Pope Pius V blasphemed, “The Pope and God are the same, so he has all power in Heaven and earth.” (Source: Pope Pius V, quoted in Barclay, Cities Petrus Bertanous Chapter XXVII: 218.)
      Pope Leo XIII declared, “We hold upon this earth the place of God Almighty.” (Source: Pope Leo XIII Encyclical Letter, June 20, 1894)
      The antichrist sea beast of Revelation points to the office of the papacy, the Popes of Rome, who controlled the Roman beast for 1,260 years, from 538-1798 AD.
      Daniel 7:25 says “And he shall speak great words against the most High, and shall wear out the saints of the most High, and think to change times and laws: and they shall be given into his hand until a time and times and the dividing of time.” The Popes of Rome spoke against Elohim and proclaimed to be God. They reigned for 1,260 years, from 538-1798 AD. during which they caused tens of millions of saints to be killed.
      The Pope’s title is Vicar of Christ, which in Latin is ‘Vicarius Filii Dei’, and equates numerically to the number 666

  • @OSRS_KQs
    @OSRS_KQs Рік тому +26

    I got the high rated pallet buster with tilting feet from amazon for $53 and I gotta say... pallet boards are almost always spared from cracking and the teardown process went from like 30 minutes to 3 minutes. Seriously worth a try. Also, be sure to metal detect pallet wood after you de-nail because often times those nails were strung together with metal wire which stays imbedded in the pallet wood and can damage your blades. love the pallet videos. Subbed.

    • @paulkelly2140
      @paulkelly2140 Рік тому +1

      That's a good reason to tun Diablo steel blades in all your saws. If you don't hit any steel they last a long time.

    • @OSRS_KQs
      @OSRS_KQs Рік тому

      @@Str8Spi3 lu?

    • @karenkrohn8003
      @karenkrohn8003 Рік тому

      +1 on the value of a metal detector for that work

  • @BottomsupOrganics
    @BottomsupOrganics Рік тому

    I see all the “knothead” respondents claiming the desk isn’t worth the price McKenzie voluntarily paid for it. What McKenzie paid for worked out like this: $200 for materials, $1,000 for the carpenter’s experience of knowing “how” to do something, and more importantly, “why” it mattered.
    You can only sand a knot so long before you must give up removing the knothead. You can’t fix stupid.
    Beautiful work, great video, inspiring to say the least.
    Keep up the fantastic thinking.

  • @DiegoRodriguez-cs1ow
    @DiegoRodriguez-cs1ow Рік тому

    Great work I liked the video didn’t expect to watch it full through but glad I did awesome stuff hurt to see you break the little foothold at the bottom but it did give it some character, Blessings!

  • @MommyCthulhu
    @MommyCthulhu Рік тому +217

    No way it sold for 1200, im a woodworker myself and I fully realise some projects just arent worth it because the time invested isn’t corresponding with the ultimate value.. that would be a 275-350 dollar desk tops

    • @OscarOliu
      @OscarOliu Рік тому +12

      If you're a good woodworker then you devalue yourself. Your time is what is being paid for, not the product.

    • @siggie8610
      @siggie8610 Рік тому +3

      not even

    • @joelburke8757
      @joelburke8757 Рік тому +36

      @@OscarOliu bro this is novice level craftsmanship. Kids in shop class do more intricate work. Not worth even the 1000$ price tag.

    • @drewgrows7765
      @drewgrows7765 Рік тому +14

      First thing I thought after he spent 8hrs taking apart a pallet was why not save time by purchasing new wood and turn out twice as many finished products.

    • @drewgrows7765
      @drewgrows7765 Рік тому +7

      @@joelburke8757 I suspect the whole sales thing was a act. If this guy could turn these profits wouldn't he be driving around a new truck to move his products. This one job alone would cover the monthly payment.

  • @scotth5503
    @scotth5503 Рік тому +10

    Wow that time tracking is great. I wish every youtuber did that. I like to take a paint scraper to the excess glue seepage when it's slightly dry but before fully curing - much easier than sanding it all off.

  • @abdelrhmanhashem3256
    @abdelrhmanhashem3256 Рік тому

    now that is a useful and helpful and beautiful video.
    very nice work dude

  • @N1ghtdrive
    @N1ghtdrive Рік тому

    Amazing worg dude, i scrolled through youttube and found this video and i love the way you do your work and cut your videos. Normally i dont subscribed after the first video but yeah here we go i subscribed and have so much videos in future too watch. Greetings from Germany 🙂

  • @corneliusva
    @corneliusva Рік тому +8

    I like that you're so happy with what you're doing there. In a world with all this stuff going on that's not so good it's good to see some happiness

  • @lorrorstory
    @lorrorstory Рік тому +184

    I love that you’re time stamping everything. As someone who struggles with adult ADD, time management is one of the most difficult things to overcome when trying to learn a new skill. Every other creator except for some of AlmFabs videos does not really say how long they spend doing something, which is a bit misleading for someone about to try the same thing. Great video

    • @lntkernow
      @lntkernow Рік тому +5

      THIS 🙌🤙

    • @shxp6547
      @shxp6547 Рік тому +4

      So your add literally means you pass on ALL things that require a time frame of large scales? im trying to understand how thats not just lazy, instead of actually ADD... fellow ADD person asking... because the option of redirection is a thing

    • @Bozwald
      @Bozwald Рік тому +4

      Adult ADD huh? Grow up.

    • @sporks3256
      @sporks3256 Рік тому +14

      @@Bozwald you don't grow out of ADHD/ADD. It's literally a different wiring in your brain. Thats like telling autistic people to stop being autistic, because FYI ADHD/ADD is a neurodevelopmental condition, just like autism is. ADHD is behaviours and traits that are the result of a person's brain developing differently during the key stages of development before they were born or as a very young child. How about you just go change the literal function on your brain, big guy! Go back to school and take a science class.

    • @multi_arm
      @multi_arm Рік тому +3

      @@Bozwald lol no

  • @jeremyoshea7941
    @jeremyoshea7941 Рік тому

    This is a great channel. Thank you for posting videos. I really enjoy them. I should say this one. I haven’t watch the other ones yet but look forward to it. Have you thought about possibly adding a GFI or replacing an outlet with a GFI that way if you blow it you can reset it right there at the outlet you probably know about that anyway but thanks for your time.

  • @aleksmihaleva
    @aleksmihaleva Рік тому

    Great work! The video is so lovely and the desk is amazing!

  • @ocrickard2
    @ocrickard2 Рік тому +38

    Beautiful work!
    On cutting through the nail though - I have a story to tell. My father used to build a lot of furniture with reclaimed lumber. He’d put an ad in the paper as a “demolition man”, and offer to take down old barns, fences, etc. for free if he could keep the wood. When I was about 5 years old, he reached a similar point to where you got with one stubborn nail.
    He decided to persevere, and cut through on his little Makita table saw. He put on his goggles, pushed the board forward, and the nail dislodged itself, and shot straight back at him, puncturing his glasses and his skull at the temple.
    He proceeded to walk into the house, dazed, and my Mom freaked out. We got him to the ER, and the neurosurgeon there told him he was lucky to be alive. He told him that the only thing the surgeon could do was pull out the nail, and pray that nothing went wrong. He yanked out the nail with some pliers, and my father survived it, though he never recovered his sight properly in that eye.
    Having seen this, I do not run boards with nails through any table saw. It’s simply not worth it.

    • @jamesp13152
      @jamesp13152 Рік тому +1

      Wow! Glad your dad was o.k. I have run some re-claimed boards through the table saw by mistake with pieces of nails I didn't see. Heard a chunk fly out at warp speed, thank goodness...

    • @bootitwill
      @bootitwill Рік тому

      thank you for the story! very sorry for your dads incident but the story will help many others stay safe! much appreciated for effort you took to post.

  • @Taylormade2350
    @Taylormade2350 Рік тому +84

    I wouldn't even pay 300 for that lmao. I better get an entire oak corner desk for 1200

  • @johnbagewll2321
    @johnbagewll2321 Рік тому

    I’m a 35 year tradesman/ craftsman and I’m thrilled to see a young man with ingenuity. The more you read and do the more skilled you will become. Disregard all the nay sayers here please.

  • @rabecamacuacua2442
    @rabecamacuacua2442 Рік тому

    thank you so much for sharing this method with !

  • @AC-cg3bv
    @AC-cg3bv Рік тому +16

    Fantastic! Gorgeous desk for a really incredible view! So nice the buyer gave you a tip☺️

    • @P.Rick316
      @P.Rick316 Рік тому

      It's fake, what desk has no drawers, it's just a giant chopping board

  • @angryKitt3ns
    @angryKitt3ns Рік тому +24

    If you get a pallet where all you really want to salvage is the planks (more common with skids) you can use a reciprocating saw with a thin "demo" blade between the planks and beams and cut the nails; removing the wood you want very quickly. If you use a cordless version you can do it on site where you find the pallet and make the entire pallet take up less room in your vehicle. I punch the nails out from the cut side, with a springloaded center punch usually just one or two taps knock them out.

    • @donavanmcelroy6263
      @donavanmcelroy6263 Рік тому +1

      YES! The the absolute best way to do it. I used to struggle with a flat bar and hammer trying to break them down, then, I saw someone doing it the how you mentioned and was blown away. Such a time saver!

    • @denverflatpackjedithornton
      @denverflatpackjedithornton Рік тому +1

      This may be one of the best comments I've read all year and I'll definitely come back and let you know if I utilise it in the next couple of months as I'm thinking of going into the reclaim world

    • @xxxxMaddnesSxxxx
      @xxxxMaddnesSxxxx Рік тому

      This is the best/easiest way if you won't be using the center beams, just the planks. But if you do want to use the center beams, you'll want to use a different method, else you'll have to be very careful with any cutting or planing of them. This guy has a good vid on easy ways to do it.
      ua-cam.com/video/jOXvrHeSLzs/v-deo.html

    • @angryKitt3ns
      @angryKitt3ns Рік тому

      @@denverflatpackjedithornton Also, there are the rare pallets with screws instead of nails, get yourself a cordless impact driver and a cordless reciprocating saw and you can blast those pallets apart in minutes, also in my experience comes in handy if you want to say reclaim wood from a furniture piece someone has thrown away you can just take the pieces you want (ie a dining tabletop can be a great source for fairly decent hardwoods)

  • @mariosuperbro1
    @mariosuperbro1 7 місяців тому +2

    what a cool channel, love the work you put into your many crafts!

  • @cesarperez4827
    @cesarperez4827 Рік тому +1

    Loved the video, the idea, the effort; but I recommend putting things together onsite (1. It will fit better on your car, 2. Better chances of not hitting the walls.) Keep up the the great work! I learned a lot from your video.

  • @gamadmex
    @gamadmex Рік тому +8

    The table looks great! It is amazing how much great wood ends up in pallets.

  • @boltonky
    @boltonky Рік тому +9

    Must say very impressed with the table from that pallet and the breakdown of cost, its impressive what people can make with some knowledge and the ability to sell/market stuff (I personally don't have any luck in that department, yet i know people that i could give a table etc too that ive had up for months and be gone in a week doing nothing different lol)
    Also cost breakdown is where it can then get complicated because if your running it as a business there is other overheads you have to factor into the cost power,equipment, insurance etc and if its a hobby/side hustle ever country and state has different laws retaining to how much you can earn without paying tax on income and also the sale of goods.
    Keep at it, you seem like a genuine person so good luck with your adventure :)

  • @metsrus
    @metsrus 7 місяців тому +1

    suddenly everyone convert from a house flipper to a carpenter.

  • @hailimizarstory
    @hailimizarstory Рік тому +20

    It's great when you meet a customer who not only likes the work of wood but also appreciates the craftsman's work. And that makes it worth $1200 in their eyes.

  • @laupetre
    @laupetre Рік тому +68

    Stopped mid viewing to say that I love the fact that you started using push sticks :)
    Looking forward to see the end product :)
    PS: Really love your channel, so glad I discovered it!

  • @michaelquillen2679
    @michaelquillen2679 Рік тому +6

    Good video. First few coats in gloss and the final coat(s) in satin are right on for almost all satin type finishes. I do this with my guitar finishes. Thanks for the video!

  • @IshaqqRahim
    @IshaqqRahim 6 місяців тому

    The way you explain this is great

  • @itscriispy
    @itscriispy 10 місяців тому +11

    a lot of people are talking about 1200 being too much for this desk and I do agree, but I also want to mention that this is in Canadian dollars, $1200 CAD = roughly $915 USD. just keep that in mind.
    Edit: also the guy added the 200 extra, so the price morley listed is closer to $750 USD. which in my opinion is quite worth it for a custom desk.

    • @LILSATOO
      @LILSATOO 3 місяці тому

      yeah if the custom desk didnt look like fresh shit

  • @ZacharyRGrant
    @ZacharyRGrant Рік тому +10

    Thank you so much for counting time spent! It's nice to look at a DIY and know how much time it will actually take, and whether it's worth actually making instead of buying something new.

  • @solocrusher
    @solocrusher Рік тому +13

    I instantly thought he was gonna hit that wall before it happened just by how he was carrying the table recklessly 😆

  • @mellag
    @mellag Рік тому +2

    Awesome, you made and sold STORY not a desk. I love it!

  • @BryanTok
    @BryanTok Рік тому +15

    This is literally the definition of "one man's trash is another man's treasure."

  • @claudebieniek7272
    @claudebieniek7272 Рік тому +9

    I never process used wood until I check it with my metal detector. Bought one on line like the TSA use. More than paid for it self, by not junking bandsaw blades or planer blades. I found that pallet makers use wire collated nails and you can easily miss the wire stuck in the board.

    • @jonm2416
      @jonm2416 Рік тому

      My thoughts exactly

  • @Constrictor200
    @Constrictor200 Рік тому +4

    I really appreciate the sincere honesty throughout. It makes the video special. So many other channels chooses to not say or show, what you say and show, especially in regards to money and time used.

  • @KaliBlaz
    @KaliBlaz 8 місяців тому +2

    if you have a nail that breaks into the wood and you can't get it off, get a plug cutting bit and cut a plug where the nail is stuck, the nail will come off with the plug, then simply plug the hole back with a dowel from a scrap piece. also when you use pallet wood for projects, get yourself a pin pointing metal detector and scan your wood for Embedded nails before you cut them on a table saw, planer or jointer, trust me it is worth it.

  • @berserkerusmc7613
    @berserkerusmc7613 Рік тому

    Great job man. Thanks for sharing.

  • @sdhpu
    @sdhpu Рік тому +57

    I think people like the fact your taking something ordinary and making it extraordinary! Nice work and hope you continue to have great success!

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      @MikeMarina140 Рік тому

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  • @TheWRCop23
    @TheWRCop23 Рік тому +22

    Coming from someone in the woodworking industry, I give you kudos for using something that you admittedly don't have much experience in and turning it not only into a profit for the table but also with your UA-cam fans. 12 hours for this size desk is Ludacris in reality, but doing it as a side hustle for yourself is definitely impressive.

    • @euroshfl
      @euroshfl Рік тому +3

      don’t know if I’d use epoxy or dust/glue mix . Big time loss . Also as far as I’m concerned there’s no need for a planer in this case , or machine edge beveling . ‘’popping the grain” procedure made me laugh . Hey , but $1200 ? good for him

    • @scotsman6712
      @scotsman6712 Рік тому +5

      Shout out to Ludacris

    • @zkart8038
      @zkart8038 Рік тому +1

      Ludicrous. Cracks me up when people spell it Ludacris not knowing the artist probably played on the word

  • @MrSheduur
    @MrSheduur Рік тому

    this is very interesting. not even something super complex can make a good profit if done right. all the best to you in the future!

  • @matinm.newrozi4586
    @matinm.newrozi4586 Рік тому

    I love those music Playlists on the background 👌🏻👌🏻

  • @JohnWaclawski
    @JohnWaclawski Рік тому +131

    Did anyone else grimace when he knocked the leg into the wall? I saw it coming too. :(
    Other then that....seriously, seriously impressed!! I was not expecting that pallet wood to come out looking as good as it did. You did an outstanding job with the tools available to you. That tells me you don't need thousands and thousands of dollars to make a beautiful piece from free pallet wood. You earned a new subscriber. I look forward to more like this. Keep up the great work!

    • @jasongabson8611
      @jasongabson8611 Рік тому +2

      Next time put a blanket in your car to protect. Don't leave home without !

    • @SlickRickTPB
      @SlickRickTPB Рік тому +8

      carrying it like a beta will do that

    • @melindamosbey8257
      @melindamosbey8257 Рік тому +1

      Me too!

    • @robertfergusson5367
      @robertfergusson5367 Рік тому +1

      I cringed when he A) Didn't finish sand it along the grain with a sanding block to remove the swirls that orbitals leave, B) When he smacked the packs of varnish mix on the sanded surface which would leave scratches, C) Smacked the finished table down on an solid table top that could have had something on it that would mar the finish.

    • @RJ42997
      @RJ42997 Рік тому

      I thought dude should have been helping him carry it; then boom leg hit and knocked off

  • @garagemonkeysan
    @garagemonkeysan Рік тому +49

    Great video. Everything well explained and documented. Shows how pallet wood isn't really "free." Love how the slab turned out. Mahalo for sharing! : )

    • @matthewmawson3378
      @matthewmawson3378 Рік тому +1

      How does it show how pallete wood isn’t free? Cuz u have to clean it up?

    • @leolego2
      @leolego2 Рік тому

      @@matthewmawson3378 Yeah, quite a lot of time just disassembling it due to the nails, and if you don't have a planer refinishing it would take hours. With a planer it just takes minutes to get to the good wood.

  • @alexreid4131
    @alexreid4131 Рік тому +4

    Duuuuude!!! Been following the woodworking community for ages. I have a woodworking business myself. Most channels follow the same boring progression: “I have three tools and you can do this if I can do it” --> “Here’s some builds that sell” -> “Wow guys amazing that you like my stuff” -> “I quit…my job ha ha gotcha” -> “so I have this free CNC machine” …then they just become what they always were and no one can relate. But this is a breath of fresh air! Keep doing you brother.

  • @onetimearound1275
    @onetimearound1275 Рік тому +3

    Cool video! I didn’t realize pallets could have hard wood- nice to know! :) Your pallet build turned out great! :)

  • @timmyvincent625
    @timmyvincent625 Рік тому +5

    You did a great job! I loved seeing the cheaper tools being used to create a really great product. Everyone has to start somewhere and it can be daunting if someone uses $10,000 of tools every time they make a video.

  • @ajjones64
    @ajjones64 Рік тому +81

    I work in a receiving department and I am always moving pallets around. This is so cool watching you recycle and repurpose pallets that would have otherwise been forgotten or used up til it was thrown away.

    • @Xover112
      @Xover112 Рік тому +3

      why would you throw away wood if you can use it for heating?

    • @borissukoi564
      @borissukoi564 Рік тому +1

      smart companies never just throw pallets away...

    • @kinhason46
      @kinhason46 Рік тому +2

      @@Xover112 Issues with having a fireplace or local regs, but always good to find a home somewhere...

    • @kinhason46
      @kinhason46 Рік тому +1

      @@borissukoi564 yes, always we'd recycle shipping our goods to our customers!

    • @grizzlyaddams3606
      @grizzlyaddams3606 Рік тому

      @@Xover112 stupid new epa approved wood stoves are ruined by burning pallets. As they're treated with chemicals that destroy the catalytic converters in them.

  • @rickybungalow8839
    @rickybungalow8839 Рік тому

    you ran into pretty much every problem a person can when dealing with pallet wood which makes this a good guide

  • @BrighamCooper
    @BrighamCooper Рік тому +10

    I haven’t been designing much lately and you are really inspiring me to get going again! Great video.

    • @MorleyKert
      @MorleyKert  Рік тому +3

      That’s great to hear, thanks for watching 😊

  • @maryellenpierson7268
    @maryellenpierson7268 Рік тому +24

    Loved this ! I love woodworking and have the fondest memories hanging out in the garage with my dad since a toddler. He taught me everything and then some. The smell of fresh cut wood reminds me of him. Great job !

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      @kuza3991 Рік тому

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    • @gregbrady8454
      @gregbrady8454 Рік тому

      The smell of cigarettes reminds me of my pal

  • @jazzseaman7631
    @jazzseaman7631 Рік тому

    A perfectionist with his furniture..and the finished product was stupendous!!..

    • @M_M0109
      @M_M0109 2 місяці тому

      A perfectionist would not have filled that large a gap in the glue line with sawdust and glue. A perfectionist would have recut that glue line to remove the gap and glued it back up again. Sawdust and glue absorb the finish at different rates than the surrounding wood making it obvious.

  • @carlaclemons9678
    @carlaclemons9678 7 місяців тому +5

    I have to say, you did a great job on this. The amount of work & construction design is worth every penny. I’ve seen particle board furniture sell for more. This being all solid wood and labor combined, worth it.

  • @donagramonte
    @donagramonte Рік тому +6

    Just a note that if you use pallet wood, as I do allot, be aware that there are tiny pieces of wire remaining in the nail holes. These pieces of wire connect the nails together to feed the nails through the nail gun that assembles the pallets. These remaining wires will nick and damage the planer blades. I drill out all of my nail holes before I send them through my planers. Blades are not cheap when you damage them frequently. It will also leave raised lines in the planed wood, which of course can be sanded out. Nice table top BTW!

    • @martinmcneill7821
      @martinmcneill7821 Рік тому

      And the chemicals they put on the wood for the pallets...

    • @alexanderkent2754
      @alexanderkent2754 Рік тому

      Oh boy, I didn't even think of that. In the end, it's got to be a false economy to work with pallet wood. I've made pallet furniture out of them, but didn't need to take much apart, and the wood was just so dreadful.