This only takes Three 2x4s. Huge Profit

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  • $15 Night Stands - Easy DIY How to - Follow Along Start To Finish
    In this Video I make a set of night stands and each one only takes three 2x4s to make! This easy woodworking project will sell good with good or make them and keep them for yourself! This is the perfect project for beginners as you can follow along and build them yourself!
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  • @chucklenz9011
    @chucklenz9011 Рік тому +1950

    In high school we had a shop teacher that put one of the junior carpenters onto a trick to help drawers slide- use thumb tacks about 6 per side. The wood glides on the head of the thumb tacks and doesn’t stick. I use that trick today.

    • @BradyHommel
      @BradyHommel  Рік тому +203

      What an Awesome Tip! I will definitely use that trick. thank you for sharing

    • @yeboscrebo4451
      @yeboscrebo4451 Рік тому +19

      So cool, thx

    • @riversider681
      @riversider681 Рік тому +28

      Great tip -- I been schooled.

    • @playhooky
      @playhooky Рік тому +48

      Thanks for sharing this awesome tip! & I wonder how many of us are saying to ourselves right now "how come I never thought of that?" lol

    • @meboyotube
      @meboyotube Рік тому +4

      Nice!

  • @greglewis2749
    @greglewis2749 Рік тому +944

    The hardest part of this project is finding 3 straight 2x4's at Home Depot. Great video!! Love seeing affordable projects.

    • @BradyHommel
      @BradyHommel  Рік тому +35

      😂 so true.

    • @decordova.
      @decordova. Рік тому +9

      You can find them, but they will be all torta by the time you get them home.

    • @TheNativeTwo
      @TheNativeTwo 11 місяців тому +9

      Easy... Start with a pile of 300 and just keep digging... XD

    • @CoderSal-XIII
      @CoderSal-XIII 11 місяців тому +9

      I bought three 2x4s for this project. They were so warped I ended up making a few bows. Guess I am now a Bowyer instead of a woodworker. Thanks a lot Home Depot!

    • @greglewis2749
      @greglewis2749 11 місяців тому +9

      @CoderSal DCLXVI LOL I was there today and asked a guy working where they kept the straight ones. He said at the lumber yard.

  • @DarrenHickman
    @DarrenHickman 3 місяці тому +71

    Teaching woodshop to "At-risk" high school students who have been thrown out of their public school. This is our next project! Thanks for posting!!

    • @preppernaut4094
      @preppernaut4094 2 місяці тому +1

      Prayers for your strength, I hope you are able to reach a lot of young people and give them a lifelong love for woodworking. It's one of my favorite escapes.

    • @rmar127
      @rmar127 2 місяці тому +1

      Kudos to you mate. Hopefully a few of your students fall in love with woodworking and go on to making a strong career out of it.

  • @mattedwards4533
    @mattedwards4533 6 місяців тому +17

    I have heard it said you don't build a $5000.00 piece of furniture out of cheap 2X4,s. Why not? They build $600,000.00 houses out of them! LOL!

    • @geoffodom5187
      @geoffodom5187 Місяць тому

      Truer words have not been spoken before.

  • @AndreFouche
    @AndreFouche Рік тому +268

    Finally - someone who understands what the "new Learner" has to contend with. Very articulate indeed. Thank you! Subscribed!

    • @BradyHommel
      @BradyHommel  Рік тому +14

      These are the types of projects I built for years as a beginner. They are still fun to build and share and also sell great as well! Thanks for your comment.

    • @30AndHatingIt
      @30AndHatingIt Рік тому +3

      I’ve got a question for you as a novice level woodworker… what are the best blades for working with pine and/or how do you keep them from gumming up? I keep having to soak mine in Simple Green to get the resins off and get them cutting properly again… but it barely lasts a couple or boards. Really getting frustrated by it.

    • @christophermaynard8375
      @christophermaynard8375 Рік тому +1

      ​@@30AndHatingItI'm definitely no professional at woodworking but I've cut alot of timber in my life and pine is definitely extremely aggravating to work with over all the sap that's in it. I don't know where you're getting your lumber from or if you are using your own materials that you cut down like I do. I have found out if I'm gonna do any kind of wood working with pine I make sure my pine has been cut and laid out for about a year(this is a complete tree I've cut and dropped on ground and let the entire tree season and dry up) that has always been a long enough period of time for the sap the dry up and practically all be gone. If you're buying wood from someone or somewhere just make sure you buy the kiln dried pine and it will be practically sap free also!! Hop that helps!

    • @markb8954
      @markb8954 Рік тому +2

      @@30AndHatingIt Make sure you are purchasing kiln dried dimensional lumber. Should be very little resin in these boards.

    • @TheRainHarvester
      @TheRainHarvester 11 місяців тому

      One of the very first videos i made was a micro accurate table saw fence. So cheap and easy to adjust...you may really like it!

  • @djmasterfl3xgaming
    @djmasterfl3xgaming Рік тому +40

    followed you exact steps and i have great looking nightstands with no drawer bottom

    • @rmar127
      @rmar127 2 місяці тому +1

      😂😂😂

  • @revmo37
    @revmo37 Рік тому +135

    I have to tell you young man. I have been a Registered Master Plumber for 37 years now. This is, quite frankly, the most enjoyable 16:54 I've spent yet this week ! I teach Plumbing school for our county. You would make an amazing Carpentry Instructor. Thank you for posting this ! Respect from Pittsburgh, PA. Pleased to be a new subscriber with notifications !

    • @BradyHommel
      @BradyHommel  Рік тому +9

      Wow, thanks a lot Kevin! so glad to hear that. Thanks for the sub and following along. Have a great weekend

    • @keep1t5imple5tupid
      @keep1t5imple5tupid Рік тому +2

      Takes courage to admit you are a plumber. But.. it takes a mountain of courage to admit you are a plumber who watches woodworking vids in his spare time. Very strong and brave.

    • @TheTowAcademy
      @TheTowAcademy 3 місяці тому

      Plumbing school? Now, that sounds interesting.

  • @user-yc6gm1mt6l
    @user-yc6gm1mt6l 3 місяці тому +20

    I appreciate how safe you are while using the table saw. Most people on youtube look clueless of how dangerous it is.

    • @humblewarrior6585
      @humblewarrior6585 2 місяці тому

      A table saw can not only cut a finger or hand OFF, it can impale you by launching a blunt 2x4 into your stomach !!!

    • @spacetimeworm
      @spacetimeworm 2 місяці тому +3

      He was pushing boards through with his fingers, not a recommended approach.. 🩸🩸

    • @daegendeaflad7747
      @daegendeaflad7747 17 днів тому

      Pussies

  • @newstart49
    @newstart49 Рік тому +9

    I have used 2x6 lumber for making furniture for decades now. The need to save money was the mother of the idea.
    I like the saw blade backwards stunt- great idea!!! See- this old man learned something.

  • @fredwickwire2502
    @fredwickwire2502 Рік тому +10

    Enjoying your videos!! Really helping me get started on bigger projects. I started with oak boxes and picture frames. Videos are simple and clear ! Thank you !!!

  • @phillipcamp853
    @phillipcamp853 Рік тому +1

    He was 4yrs old when he started looking for studs that straight!

  • @Ojja78
    @Ojja78 7 місяців тому +2

    Rule #1 of woodworking: don't build furniture with 2x4's.

  • @michaelthanksheroes2975
    @michaelthanksheroes2975 Рік тому +6

    You did a fantastic job of explaining and building a simple beautiful table with a drawer. Much applause 👏.

  • @kameljoe21
    @kameljoe21 Рік тому +169

    To be clear for those who have never used lumber to build stuff you cut 1/8" off each side of the 2x to have square edges. 2x are rounded over in their processing.

    • @skunkvagabond13
      @skunkvagabond13 11 місяців тому +2

      I didn't know that 😳 thank you!!

    • @shreyasdube
      @shreyasdube 11 місяців тому +1

      I don't have a table saw - are there other ways to remove the rounded edges?

    • @JBCavern
      @JBCavern 11 місяців тому +6

      @@shreyasdube If you also don't have a planer or jointer, you try stacking several pieces together and either sand them or use a hand planer.

    • @ryansgaychicago
      @ryansgaychicago 11 місяців тому

      Omg never knew this

    • @charlesreid9337
      @charlesreid9337 10 місяців тому +1

      my brain knows this but id have absolutely forgotten it if not for your comnent

  • @JW-lo2bh
    @JW-lo2bh 2 місяці тому +2

    Great video! $20 worth of lumber...$50 thousand worth of tools!!

    • @sickwilly1171
      @sickwilly1171 9 днів тому

      No not 50k. Few hundred could do it.

    • @sickwilly1171
      @sickwilly1171 9 днів тому

      Projects will pay em off and then some pretty quick.

  • @mikey6214
    @mikey6214 8 днів тому +1

    Stone soup
    $15 2x4
    + chop saw + table saw + all other tools.+ your time and expertise.
    = true cost

    • @user-xw2ni6ej1g
      @user-xw2ni6ej1g 5 днів тому

      ya but if you find one good product that sells it takes a lot less time to make in bulk and you can start to make real good money

  • @leslieschmitt7749
    @leslieschmitt7749 Рік тому +4

    Wow … I love the tutorial … so easy to following!! ❤

  • @dunep6465
    @dunep6465 Рік тому +4

    This is a great beginner project and with a little router work you can add edgings of your choice. A little burned in designs can make this into a real classic one of a kind piece. Great Job.

  • @bigjoe8922
    @bigjoe8922 10 місяців тому +1

    Hi Brady thanks for your knowledge and helping out the rest of us. That sawzall rough sawn technique was awesome

  • @Bongomaniak62
    @Bongomaniak62 Рік тому

    Finally found a woodworking tutor that can explain things clearly and make a project easy. Thanks Brady, im your new student and i'll make sure i make this project this summer. Time to watch anohter one of your videos.

  • @tedrowland7800
    @tedrowland7800 Рік тому +8

    Nice job. I have in my 35 yrs as a carpenter, created a lot of this style furniture built of Cedar for exterior use. (I usually had built the custom deck for the customer first). I used nothing more than a circular saw, stainless steel screws and nails, and exterior carpenter glue. I made 17 "rustic" round tables for a bar, using 2 x 6 tongue and groove and edge glued and ran a cleat across the bottom. Your video brings back a lot of memories. Thank you

  • @M_2_X
    @M_2_X Рік тому +103

    Man. This is great. I’ve been making my own furniture for a couple of years now…nothing special, mainly “rustic” style…but it seems UA-cam is full of perfectionist who can never do anything other than make expensive time consuming wood work and furniture. Hats off to you for making something that is weekend warriors who have a notre saw and table saw, can actually complete! Way to go 🙏 you earned a new subscriber

    • @fighterpimp
      @fighterpimp 8 місяців тому +1

      I am confused. He didn't show anything special. If anything his video is a lie. This cost way more then 3 2x4's. This cost 10k + investment in tools like he has............................ That table saw he shown is 800$ alone. That is more then 3 2x4's. Then he starts to talk about using your band saw...................... ehh...... Which lets be real. For a crap band saw is like 600-700. The one he has. is most like min 1500-3000 range. I would say over 2k range.
      He is using way more then 3 2x4's. I see only a faker pretending to give advice to people, but yet really is in it to make videos for profit onto himself and pretends his channel is here to give guides for people or some dumb PoS logic like that.

    • @ToughTrainerK
      @ToughTrainerK 2 місяці тому +1

      ​@fighterpimp any recommendations of other woodworker channels that started from the bottom on limited equipment and start making things for profit eventually?

  • @joerobinson9971
    @joerobinson9971 6 місяців тому

    I love tooling marks. That's a great way to get that barn wood look. Using the jigsaw was absolutely genius.

  • @jwbnscacpt
    @jwbnscacpt 6 місяців тому +1

    Thank you so much for this great video! I’m going to make two similar builds based on this that will be much longer 24” with bottom drawers for laundry for my wife and I. We have little space for laundry baskets, so to conceal and use every inch of floor space with custom furniture is the way to go for us. Thank you for the inspiration.

  • @Str8UpRevving
    @Str8UpRevving 6 місяців тому +15

    Love how this turned out, also it's nice seeing someone build with affordable branded tools. Not everyone like myself, can afford those top of the line, overpriced tools.

  • @jackieb1432
    @jackieb1432 Рік тому +19

    Brady, I thoroughly enjoyed this video! You did a wonderful job of explaining exactly what you were doing and how I could do it. I've been watching woodworking videos since I started woodworking myself and so far, you have beaten every single video maker out there just by your explanations. Thank you! You've just picked up a new subscriber.

    • @BradyHommel
      @BradyHommel  Рік тому +2

      Awesome! Really appreciate your comment. I have many videos planned like this one so stay tuned! Glad to hear you enjoyed it!

  • @stacys3857
    @stacys3857 11 місяців тому

    I’m so glad I found your channel! I just moved into a house after apartment living for over a decade. I want to start woodworking, and this should be a fun little project

  • @beksinski
    @beksinski Рік тому +1

    I love these projects especially for old found wood.

  • @johndorsey2617
    @johndorsey2617 Рік тому +35

    I love this. As a woodworker who's thought about breaking into the UA-cam space, this is gold. I love the saw-mark technique. I didn't know that was possible.

    • @davidliskey3553
      @davidliskey3553 Рік тому

      Hitting it with a light chain works pretty good also

    • @allmonstersattack
      @allmonstersattack 10 місяців тому +1

      You can do the same technique with a circular saw. Great effect!

  • @horsemindedwtp
    @horsemindedwtp 3 місяці тому

    I "did not", even watch the video yet, and already gave it a thumbs up. I was already impressed by the theory of what and how he didit

  • @ard1choke
    @ard1choke Рік тому

    I chuckled when you finished the pieces with early American and polycrylic. I have multiple pieces in my house that are construction lumber, early American and polycrylic, its such a good combination especially for a beginner.

  • @aaronwong8631
    @aaronwong8631 9 місяців тому +3

    I've made my new side table heavily inspired by this video and I finished it in a week! Thank you so much for making this video!

    • @BradyHommel
      @BradyHommel  9 місяців тому

      Your welcome! Thanks for your comment!

  • @manfredvonrichthofen4738
    @manfredvonrichthofen4738 2 місяці тому +3

    yesterday i could not even spell woodworker, today I are one.

  • @thomasclarke8220
    @thomasclarke8220 10 місяців тому

    Terrific video, your step by step instructions are excellent. I've been looking for a different type of project to try that's not too complex and this is it, thank!

  • @MiltownKevin
    @MiltownKevin 10 місяців тому

    I love the rustic, cabinny (brand new word) look of these. I'm going to build a couple for myself. Thank you!

  • @SkullJelly
    @SkullJelly 8 місяців тому +8

    I'm 51 and was a construction worker since I was 19. I've done everything from Utilities - our freeway system so basically road work. The one thing I was never good at was working with wood. We now live in the country with a population of 416 and love it. I also have a nice size shop on the 5 plus acres. I'm finally getting into working with wood and just built my first 8" PC desk for the other half. She is working from home a few days a week and said perfect time so I can test my tools I just bought. So thanks for this video which will help me in my new adventure in life. I'm hoping these end tables turn out like the ones you made. Thanks again for the video. Also following you now.

    • @jkgkjgkijk
      @jkgkjgkijk 29 днів тому

      Sounds like heaven. Be careful rripping 2x4 because it's very dangerous and not recommended. He should have used a band saw to rip them.

  • @insaine123
    @insaine123 Рік тому +3

    I’m glad I stumbled on this video. I want to get into building stuff like this for my house and I have now subscribed. Great tutorial here.

    • @BradyHommel
      @BradyHommel  Рік тому

      Awesome! Thank you for subscribing. glad you liked it!

  • @user-tp9tn9vf3p
    @user-tp9tn9vf3p 3 місяці тому +1

    Man I just watched half your video just for the entertainment aspect. Great job sharing your knowledge and talent. I will look to see what kind of advanced projects you have. This is great to familiarize people with their tapes and saws, cutting on the right side of the line, everything is square, etc. I like it, thank you for your hard work and thank you for sharing it.

  • @ronsaenz9033
    @ronsaenz9033 Рік тому +22

    I definitely agree with you on using 2 by's for simple to build furniture. Love these side tables! I am so glad to have found your down to earth woodworking videos.

    • @BradyHommel
      @BradyHommel  Рік тому +2

      Awesome! Thank you!

    • @JS-rv3et
      @JS-rv3et Рік тому +1

      ​@@BradyHommel
      where does one go to sell such things you said huge profit after all meaning you didn't intent to keep these yourself right

    • @BradyHommel
      @BradyHommel  Рік тому +1

      @J S I sold these as a set on marketplace the first day I listed them for $200. Next time I'd bump it up to $250 because I has so much interest.

    • @JS-rv3et
      @JS-rv3et Рік тому

      @@BradyHommel i keep forgetting things like facebook market exist

  • @robertray6021
    @robertray6021 9 місяців тому +1

    Just discovered your channel and I'm really impressed. Thought I was the only one that built nice stuff out of cheap materials! (not). I've been building furniture out of basic pine since I was a kid. One great way I have found to distress it is lay the boards out on my gravel driveway and run them over with my truck. You can go heavy or light, your choice. It's stunning after staining! Loved your project! New sub.

  • @dustinchains3509
    @dustinchains3509 2 місяці тому

    I loved this, had to amend it a little but super happy with the results.
    Thanks Brady

  • @TheQHunter
    @TheQHunter 11 місяців тому +40

    I love how you made this a very accessible "easy" furniture build for people without $8 million in wood working tools LOL. It's not summed down, but it's a learning project that is so helpful!! Thank you!

    • @Bongalized
      @Bongalized 10 місяців тому +4

      Ikr?! Why say it’s “easy and cheap” but forget to mention they have hundreds of thousands dedicated in just tools and equipment. Whatever, I’m not going to let that stop me!

    • @joeguilfoyle1922
      @joeguilfoyle1922 10 місяців тому +1

      You can have all of my woodworking tools for just 6 million 🙂 But keep in mind, the lumber's gonna cost you atleast 2 million.

    • @particlecloud
      @particlecloud 10 місяців тому +2

      I was thinking the same. Typical American woodworking video. Wood machining really. Huge clinically clean workshop. Every power tool known to man. I work in my garage with a fairly limited set of tools. I could do this project but it would take a lot longer. This doesn't invalidate the video - the idea is good - but for most of us it is not quite the bish-bash-bosh-and-it's-done affair portrayed. Big investment in tools and space needed to do that.

    • @fighterpimp
      @fighterpimp 8 місяців тому

      WTF you talking about. He literally is using 10k+ of wood working tools and doesn't show us 1 time how to make anything without them. Is your brain RERE PoS???????????????

    • @Vazzini42
      @Vazzini42 4 місяці тому +1

      Chop saw, table saw, sander, power drill. Under $1k in tools tbh. Can't make a cake without an oven and mixing bowls.

  • @EffieG-ez9tf
    @EffieG-ez9tf 6 місяців тому +7

    Your video will help many beginners build the confidence to jump in and give woodworking a go. Just one suggestion: Don’t go too fast. When your video was about half through, you started speeding up the instructions. Seems like you were going over stuff you were very familiar with but that a newbie might have trouble following. Keeping a steady pace in your delivery will help everyone put 2 and 2 together and really understand the whole project much better. Thanks for sharing your talent with all of us. Keep those videos coming!

    • @KLP99
      @KLP99 5 місяців тому +1

      Do you mean put 2 & 4 together?
      Joking... 😊

  • @guzzoofoz
    @guzzoofoz Рік тому +1

    Great video. You put the whole thing together well. Clear and concise. 👍🇦🇺

  • @tonygombas491
    @tonygombas491 8 місяців тому

    I am so impressed with your work from start to finish thanks for sharing

  • @freedomconstruction
    @freedomconstruction Рік тому +3

    Find that using an angle grinder does a really good job at making “rough cut” look! I use a really rough metal polishing grinder wheel and it’s super quick and looks good.

  • @keithhboard84
    @keithhboard84 Рік тому +12

    You did an awesome job.
    If you want the circular saw marks like it had been run on a mill. Just take an old saw blade not with carbide teeth and take vise grips and tweak one tooth just barely out of alignment and set you fence so the blade just barely skims the surface that will show. Then it will look like it was rough sawn .

    • @BradyHommel
      @BradyHommel  Рік тому +1

      I have done this before although it was with a saw blade with carbide teeth. any reason the one without carbide teeth would work better? maybe the carbides are a little to aggressive?

    • @TheAleQc
      @TheAleQc Рік тому +1

      ​@@BradyHommel Brittle. Carbide breaks easily under shear stresses. Steel teeth are safer to bend and use for this.

  • @BScott-hi2hc
    @BScott-hi2hc Рік тому

    You just got you a sub! After I get done finishing my basement I'm planning on getting into some wood working projects. I'll be watching your vids for ideas and tips for sure. Thanks. Great work!

  • @lauramarshall6376
    @lauramarshall6376 10 місяців тому

    Love this. I love the look of rustic. This is right up my alley. Thanks for the video.

  • @MrManAmong
    @MrManAmong 7 місяців тому +3

    I love this! I do however recommend fine-ish sanding. The oils slowly release during sanding which makes the wood shine. After putting your stain on, that same shine will still pop through in the grain giving contrast in the textures. It’s a very cool effect.
    Aaaaaand keep in mind that this is a very damp and soft wood. It will change quite a bit over time. What you have at the end of the build will be vastly different from what it looks like a year or two later. Still very cool, very simple and I can’t wait to make $15 night stands lol

  • @johnhernandez3134
    @johnhernandez3134 4 місяці тому +3

    Alrighty! I was smart and bought 1 2x4 and cut it into 3! Got my 3 and im ready to go!

    • @shawnaustin1038
      @shawnaustin1038 2 місяці тому

      Imagine how much doll house furniture you can build from one 2x4

  • @Glock2201
    @Glock2201 7 місяців тому

    Great video. You explained everything well but quickly and to the point. They came out looking awesome. I love the new but rustic look.

  • @procrast7661
    @procrast7661 Рік тому

    Excellent beginner video!!! I think back to high school and imagine setting this video and I would be excited to build along with this video

  • @lorenchairs22
    @lorenchairs22 Рік тому +13

    Really like how those turned out. It would be great if you added a cut list to your description!

    • @cn3ls3n
      @cn3ls3n Рік тому +1

      Yes! My wife and I have been working on this project in our spare time and would highly suggest a cut list! 😂

    • @Biker118347
      @Biker118347 Рік тому

      He describes all cuts. Rewatch and take notes.

    • @cn3ls3n
      @cn3ls3n Рік тому +4

      @@Biker118347 we did, he’s inconsistent with his measurements. States one length, next scene the measurement has magically changed.

  • @michaelswanstrom9175
    @michaelswanstrom9175 Рік тому +3

    I built a queen size bed frame out of construction wood (2x4 & 2x6) 15 years ago. Looks great and still in use today.

  • @guyantonelli5411
    @guyantonelli5411 Рік тому +1

    That was a lot of fun to watch, I definitely learned a few things as well, thanks for this and the channel. I laughed when you said "pine screams do it yourself"

  • @TheDradge
    @TheDradge 9 місяців тому

    Great work! Awesome simplicity and a good end product.

  • @davidsoutdooradventuresand6799
    @davidsoutdooradventuresand6799 Рік тому +24

    If you're looking for a distressed look you can always use a ice pick for the wormholes and you can also use a hammer for some dents and for the corners instead of using those big blades you can use a rough file and file off the corners to make them look old and antique and then lightly sand the wood and then after you can apply some stain of your choice and then a can of sealer or lacquer. And that's it. But your work came out really nice. Nice video by the way.. myself as a cabinet finisher that's what we use in our shop.

    • @BradyHommel
      @BradyHommel  Рік тому +4

      All sound like great technique you recommended. I definetly will be trying them. Thank you for your comment!

    • @davidsoutdooradventuresand6799
      @davidsoutdooradventuresand6799 Рік тому

      @@BradyHommel . I did learn a few things from your videos well keep up the good videos I will be watching all of them when I can. Thank you for sharing your videos much appreciated..

    • @StormGod29
      @StormGod29 Рік тому +2

      I used to work at a period woodworking shop and we'd use cinder blocks to distress new stuff. Just smash a new cinder block with a sledge hammer. However it breaks, use that rough/jagged tool to distress your work.

    • @JS-rv3et
      @JS-rv3et Рік тому

      ​@@BradyHommel cool
      cool
      now uhh where do i sell these at?

    • @anitabellefeuille7362
      @anitabellefeuille7362 Рік тому +4

      I think a little wood burning in places that would get abused would add character, and some depth of color.

  • @busomite
    @busomite Рік тому +3

    Thank you! Not everyone needs to start making heirloom pieces from the starting gun. Subbed

    • @BradyHommel
      @BradyHommel  Рік тому

      Agreed! Thanks for the sub!

    • @mikey6214
      @mikey6214 8 днів тому

      It can still be heirloom, a specially if you make this together with son/daughter.

  • @DIYGene
    @DIYGene Рік тому

    This is an incedably wonderful build. Great job!

  • @ProductionMabou
    @ProductionMabou 11 місяців тому

    this was so amazing, thanks. Coming from someone that doesn't work wood but will soon. Thanks for this great build.

  • @patkarp1965
    @patkarp1965 Рік тому +10

    One thing to keep in mind when ripping 2x4s. The original 2by can be as straight as can be. But when you rip them they can bow like crazy. I believe this happens when the wood is taken too close to the center of the tree. I agree however using lumber is a great way to get into wood working. It's inexpensive and readily available.

    • @paulrooster2108
      @paulrooster2108 Рік тому +2

      Just had that happen several days ago was ripping 1-1/2 strip from a 1x6x12 Cedar as it was coming off the saw the strip started bowing badly , I threw it on floor an came back couple days later an that strip had bowed nearly 2 foot from end to end 🙄

    • @keithmarlowe5569
      @keithmarlowe5569 Рік тому +1

      It's happened to me with framing lumber that I bought and let sit. I have heard (can't prove but makes sense) that lumber isn't kiln dried like used to be. It's quicker and cheaper to steam straighten, which is steam bending in reverse. They heat with steam then straighten boards, then of course as the wood dries it will return to original state; or worse. Check out banded lumber stack at Lowes, then look at a pallet recently unbanded. Note the boards on top and edges show bending and twisting, whereas middle ones do not. The middle has weight on it still. Now pluck a few out, take them home, and let sit a while and see what happens.

    • @shawnwatson1419
      @shawnwatson1419 Рік тому +2

      Put some weight on them and it will be alright. Blocks, paint cans, whatever you got.

    • @terryharris3393
      @terryharris3393 Рік тому +2

      Structural lumber is case hardened at the end of the kiln drying process. They actually steam the wood to reintroduce moisture at the surface of the boards then flash dry the wood. This harden the surface which is good for holding nails but induces internal stresses in the lumber that if you rip or resaw will make the new pieces move to balance out the stresses. New rule: If you want to make furniture out of structural lumber DO NOT rip or resaw. Use it as is or only take a little off of each opposing side by the same amount. That is if you want a 3 inch wide board take 1\4 off each side or if you want a 3\4 inch thick board take 3\8 inch off each side. Its waistfull but there won't be as much bowing, warpping, or twisting in the new dimensioned piece. Also, taking grain direction into account during glue ups will keep wood movement to a minimum as will adding additional pieces to the design like stretchers near the bottom of the legs. 2x4s are cut from the smallest, poorest quality logs of the poorest quality wood species and will contain the most defects and poorest grain. Making furniture from this stock and expecting anything of worth to result is like trying to make a.silk purse from a sows ear. It would be far better to buy 1x pine from a big box store and learn to cut out knots and glue up thicker or wider pie es as needed than use hem\fir structural lumber.

  • @mmgross144
    @mmgross144 Рік тому +4

    With 30 years of woodworking, finishing, and decorative painting experience I should be screaming that I hate these tables and this video... but I can't, because I like them. They don't fit my taste, but I would build them for a customer if they asked (and they have). Keep up the good work!

    • @BradyHommel
      @BradyHommel  Рік тому

      Thanks Michael!

    • @jmac6832
      @jmac6832 11 місяців тому

      In your opinion, how much could these tables sell for as a pair?

  • @BruceAUlrich
    @BruceAUlrich 7 місяців тому

    Great use of 2x4's! The tables look great.

  • @hotwireman49
    @hotwireman49 6 місяців тому +1

    would love to see how the tops came out. Thanks for showing us how yo make these! Love em!

  • @stephboeker7835
    @stephboeker7835 Рік тому +5

    I love your video and choice of wood project.
    Suggestion : (No Offense)
    "V" nailing is stronger & less obvious.
    When you "V" nail, (shoot one nail in at one angle 'slight' .... and the second nail in at the opposite angle) you get 2 benefits :
    a.) the nails won't allow the piece they're holding to pull out against the angle of the opposite nail.
    b.) you have the strength of 2 nails w/only one nail head hole.
    I actually had over 30 yrs in my finish carpentry career, along w/various many side jobs throughout. I hope you don't take offense and keep up the good work helping others not so knowledgeable.
    I just love making saw dust and find that every once in a blue Moon, what's left over seems appealing to someone. I find your saw dust left overs beautiful.
    Sincerely ....................
    God bless.

    • @gregariouswoodworks1270
      @gregariouswoodworks1270 Рік тому +1

      I don't think any video creator would take offense especially to constructive comments like yours. I myself ask the viewers what they would do differently and it helps me along with everyone else who is genuinely interested!

  • @hacksawjimthuggin7411
    @hacksawjimthuggin7411 Рік тому +15

    This is fantastic. I don't even need an end table and now I'm going to do this. Great job. Earned a subscription and a loyal viewer out of me.

    • @BradyHommel
      @BradyHommel  Рік тому +1

      Thanks a lot! Haha give it a shot they are nice little night stands. Appreciate your comment!

  • @robertcornelius3514
    @robertcornelius3514 11 місяців тому +3

    Cool work. Tip: On your next 2x4 project try running a wire disc over all the boards before you glue everything together. Leaves a great rustic worn look.

    • @playhooky
      @playhooky 11 місяців тому

      Hey that does sound like it would look really cool & simple to do on top of that!

    • @vineyardguy8094
      @vineyardguy8094 8 місяців тому

      Great idea. What exactly do you mean by a wire disc? There are so many things out there I’m thinking of right now.

    • @robertcornelius3514
      @robertcornelius3514 8 місяців тому

      @@vineyardguy8094 , I use a coarse wire wheel that I can chuck in to my cordless drill. Welders use them to knock rust off there steel.

  • @kathy6907
    @kathy6907 Рік тому

    I love how easy you make it look. Gives me confidence that i can try this project.

  • @littlegriffoffgridalberta6837

    Awesome little builds ! I always tinker around and built planters, coffee tables little tables and chairs for my grandkids, chests, and lawn chairs but never thought about making videos, Then started on my cabin so moved up to bigger things, I built a truck camper & trailer Rig so now road trips taking most of my summer ,now I just have to get the cabin complete so I can get back to the little things I love building, beautiful night stands :):)

  • @ConcernedCitizenPPCA
    @ConcernedCitizenPPCA Рік тому +4

    Nice I'm going to try it but I'll have to use a circular saw instead of a miter saw or table saw. That said watching you use a push stick then switch to using your hands that close to the spinning saw blade made me a bit nervous. Something you'll want to emphasize for beginners is to do things safely because last thing anyone wants is a trip to the hospital to reattach some fingers.

  • @robertpostal5997
    @robertpostal5997 Рік тому +3

    what a great video and instruction! I was looking for a simple project to teach some homeschool kids and this is working out very well..we are not finished, however and I have one question--you mention in the beginning that your panels (side and back) are two at 12" and one at 14"--but then during assembly, you mention the side panels are 11 1/2"...did I miss something? (Including simply build plans would be very very beneficial.) I am a subscriber now and look forward to trying other things-. How did you make your cross cut sled? That would be a great simple video for us novices! Thanks again Brady!

  • @harrykuheim6107
    @harrykuheim6107 Рік тому

    So true...I used to grab nice ones at the lumber yard even though I didn't know what they would become....Wood like this takes the Cornny Old Torch Finish and some Stain ...looks very cool...

  • @TheGoatShowMan
    @TheGoatShowMan Рік тому

    Very well done. Explanations and sizes were terrific. Earned my subscription. Many thanks!

  • @mrmyblessednest1722
    @mrmyblessednest1722 Рік тому +6

    New to your channel, first video I’ve watched of yours! Loved the content! Subscribed! How many coats of poly did you apply? If you haven’t already done a video on it, would you consider doing a video on the sprayer you used? Including how you clean it after use. It would be great! Thanks!

    • @fluxrandom
      @fluxrandom 11 місяців тому +1

      @BradyHommelwoodworks I know this is a 6 month old comment but same boat - new to the channel and would love to start getting into spraying finishes, but I'm a noob in that world - seems sooooo much easier than what I do though. A spray finishing vid would be awesome. A couple sprayer options, basics of how to use, what can and cannot be used in them. Either way love the content.

  • @allaboveworth353
    @allaboveworth353 Рік тому +58

    I love learning new carpentry skills in general but, never felt that making nightstands would be as simple to understand how to make them myself. However, the way you laid everything out and explained as you went along as thoroughly as you did was amazing. So thank YOU Brady! ❤

    • @BradyHommel
      @BradyHommel  Рік тому +2

      Great to hear! Thanks a lot for your comment and i am glad that you found the video helpful! Your comments encourage me to make more videos so thank you!

  • @supermodestmouse
    @supermodestmouse 11 місяців тому

    this is great :) I am very VERY new to wood working and think this would be a great first project :) I only have a few tools so I may need to find a table saw to cut things down, but otherwise, I think I have everything else I would need. Thanks for the tutorial!

  • @cherylmcguire7960
    @cherylmcguire7960 9 місяців тому

    I love it. Thank you so much for showing us how to make that. I am definitely going to try it.

  • @williamgray9070
    @williamgray9070 Рік тому +25

    Remember to alternate the grain pattern when gluing to minimize cupping on the final piece

    • @danlabounta701
      @danlabounta701 11 місяців тому

      safe during the cut at least . reaching over the blade to pull scrap will get ya

  • @dennishayslip4605
    @dennishayslip4605 Рік тому +9

    Just curious about what you used for the drawer bottom and how that was attached. Also, I've used chains with three different-sized links to distress a wood project. Just slam the chains against the wood to create some unique markings. Turned out great. I enjoyed this video very much. I like this idea of making rustic furniture that is not inly usable but looks good. Thanks!

    • @waynemiller6070
      @waynemiller6070 Рік тому

      1/4" plywood for the bottom. The drawer video show it. I first saw the drawer build on Jay Bates' channel but I imagine Jay learned from some one else. That's what most of us do.

    • @stephensmirke2146
      @stephensmirke2146 Рік тому

      He only used 3 2x4’s as per the title of the video. The drawer bottom is clearly made of 2x4, three to be exact.

    • @jayaddison8032
      @jayaddison8032 11 місяців тому

      In my high school woodshop class we also used chains to distress. We also attached different types and sizes of nuts, bolts, and washers along the chain to tmake many unique scars and dents. Works great looks naturAl

    • @johnhubbard6262
      @johnhubbard6262 5 місяців тому

      same, bike chains for the win

  • @raymaas8330
    @raymaas8330 6 місяців тому

    I love pine furniture. It's cheap, it looks good, it's durable, easy to fix, and it lasts forever.

  • @reformone372
    @reformone372 10 місяців тому

    Thank you for making a video that makes sense! No mumbo jumbo just the facts!

  • @emofighter69
    @emofighter69 Рік тому +4

    My one concern with using 2x4s is how unstable they are, relative to dried hardwoods. I would worry that the wood would eventually distort too much for this application. Has this been an issue for you?

  • @gregorylay3333
    @gregorylay3333 Рік тому +13

    When building a new piece of furniture, making a practice piece using inexpensive materials such as 2x4s and MDF is a good idea. This way you can avoid making expensive mistakes on the final piece. When you are done you can decide if you want to make another one using a higher quality material or keep the cheap one. Should you decide to make the more expensive one you can sell or donate the cheap one.

  • @robbiecastillion8940
    @robbiecastillion8940 11 місяців тому

    Wonderful video Brady, thank you.

  • @joecifelli1253
    @joecifelli1253 Рік тому

    That is so cool. There are so many talented people on UA-cam. Nice job!😊👍

  • @adventureswithedna
    @adventureswithedna Рік тому

    I love tooling marks. That's a great way to get them. Never thought of using the jigsaw

  • @LuxorSunDragon
    @LuxorSunDragon 3 місяці тому

    Did this exact thing in high school wood shop and I still got. Kind of a nice little nostalgia to see it again.

  • @D0nkkkkkk
    @D0nkkkkkk Рік тому

    4 minutes in - love the efficiency. lot of these videos a guy wants to tell his life story and drag it to a half hour. thank you excellent.

    • @D0nkkkkkk
      @D0nkkkkkk 11 місяців тому

      would love to see cost/profit discussions in your vids or comments/details at least

  • @GmanfromTexas
    @GmanfromTexas 3 місяці тому +1

    This was awesome. For a guy like me who has a shop but no carpenter skills it’s a winner. Thanks

    • @BradyHommel
      @BradyHommel  3 місяці тому

      Appreciate that. Thank you!

  • @cameroncook313
    @cameroncook313 Рік тому

    Excited to get into wood working and building small things and this is a phenomenal project!!!

  • @trcass1
    @trcass1 11 місяців тому

    great video. nicely done for us non woodworkers.

  • @pepegramirez9338
    @pepegramirez9338 4 місяці тому +2

    hey Brady, it is a year later, but somehow I ran into it and I am glad! what a wonderful use of 2x4! nice job and thanks for showing it to the world!

    • @BradyHommel
      @BradyHommel  4 місяці тому +1

      Appreciate the comment! Thank you!

  • @jimschmitz4821
    @jimschmitz4821 8 місяців тому

    Outstanding! I'm in a fishing club and we have a nine bedroom house. This is just what I've been looking for for all of the rooms. Thanks for the info!

    • @fighterpimp
      @fighterpimp 8 місяців тому

      WHAT!!!!! You mean your trash brain couldn't just go on face book and get the free ones people are giving away and then just do some sanding and staining......... Gives you the same results with zero work involved and no need for 10k+ of saws.

  • @TransplantHelper
    @TransplantHelper 8 місяців тому

    So many great tips. Putting the back on last 👍 using the jigsaw to destress it 👍👍 using fine sandpaper to leave marks 👍👍👍

  • @xelnjare3945
    @xelnjare3945 8 місяців тому

    Really enjoyed watching this today!

  • @robertnorris1808
    @robertnorris1808 8 місяців тому

    Easy, cheap and awesome great video and an easy build to get some young people interested in woodwork.👍👍👍

  • @MyChrisfish
    @MyChrisfish Рік тому

    Thanks for making this video and also the drawer vid!. I built this with you today and it was full of cool new techniques for me. Thank you! and now mom has a new table

    • @BradyHommel
      @BradyHommel  Рік тому

      That is awesome to hear! Glad it all went together good for you! Thanks for your comment

  • @jimmyjohnson6496
    @jimmyjohnson6496 6 місяців тому

    UPDATE: I made two of these. Love them. You are awesome. This taught me so much. Thanks.

    • @BradyHommel
      @BradyHommel  6 місяців тому +1

      That's awesome to hear! Thanks for your comment!

  • @Artsrock36
    @Artsrock36 11 місяців тому

    Impressive sir! Thanks for sharing the mad skills❤️