One of a Kind Pallet Wood Project

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  • I build a farmhouse style dining table out of 52 old pallets. This was my first time working with pallet wood. The end grain butcher block style top is 3" thick, 3' wide by 6' long and the trestle base is all mortise and tenon joinery. This was quite the project and at the end of the build, I share how long everything took and all the extra costs associated with working with "free" wood. I hope you enjoy, let me know your thoughts in the comments and please get yourself subscribed to the channel.
    Ryan
    P.S. At the very end, I say I'm going to show some final pics and then fail to include them in the video. Apologies! :)
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    Time Stamps
    0:00 Intro
    1:42 Dismantle pallets
    3:14 Prep wood for milling
    5:02 Milling (joint, plane, tablesaw)
    6:30 Assemble panels & glueup
    9:12 Crosscut end grain strips
    10:02 Tabletop glue up
    11:04 Assemble base pieces
    12:11 Flatten tabletop
    14:13 Mill base pieces
    15:12 Pallet wood biscuits
    16:00 Mortise & tenons
    18:00 Glue Up base
    19:05 Applying Oil
    20:00 Creating clips for attaching top to base & tusks
    21:28 Final thoughts
    22:13 How long everything took
    23:30 Actual cost
    24:06 Final stats
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  • @ronwilliamson8384
    @ronwilliamson8384 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    That is by far the most labor intensive use of recycled pallets I have ever seen with the most epic and beautiful result, my art is off and I bow down to you sir, fantastic job

  • @dt9913
    @dt9913 ปีที่แล้ว +149

    What an ordeal! As a cabinetmaker of 52 yrs I can appreciate the amount of work put into your project. Well done young man!

    • @ryanhawkins
      @ryanhawkins  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Thanks!

    • @midastouch7773
      @midastouch7773 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ryanhawkins Wow Ryan thats Respect from a Pro and Old Timer.

    • @stunamim9574
      @stunamim9574 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      6000$ table

    • @jasonrussell5265
      @jasonrussell5265 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@stunamim9574 More. $4300 in labour alone at $20/hr which most would value their time more.

    • @dirtfarmer7472
      @dirtfarmer7472 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m to old, to fat and to lazy for this

  • @ericgarst7882
    @ericgarst7882 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +120

    This was perfect as a vanity desk for me. th-cam.com/users/postUgkxMAlHv7-BBWMrPRm5-uEoD6rtdT7SG2Qr Especially the glossy finish. Easy to cleanI was looking for something that wasn't the traditional white and with more of a modern feel. This fit the bill beautifully. I put it together with no problems, by myself in under an hour.Make sure you double check where you place the drawer tracks before screwing down. I had one track that needed to be aligned with different holes than the rest.

  • @laurenthallez
    @laurenthallez 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    No cost to please the missus. A bit of time, passion and patience and you've made her day. Bravo 👏

  • @MMWoodworking
    @MMWoodworking ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Finally someone who is honest with how much time a build took, and how much money was spent. So many TH-cam'rs make these incredible projects, and act like they were done in a weekend, and cost just a few bucks.

  • @signalsoldier
    @signalsoldier ปีที่แล้ว +26

    You totally earned the subscription. Not only did you produce a badass table, but the stats that you produced at the end of the video was the first for me after more than a decade of watching DIY videos. Cheers! 🥂

  • @HeliRy
    @HeliRy ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Just recently got into woodworking myself. As a total newbie who doesn’t know what he’s doing, I’m starting off on pallet wood. Not going to waste my money on lumber I know I’m going to destroy lol.
    But it’s mind blowing what people like you can do with this stuff. Very inspiring 👌

    • @Andrew-is7rs
      @Andrew-is7rs ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Don’t ‘flood’ any project with oil lime he did.
      There is a huge difference between drying and curing!

    • @user-hq4hj4kl9q
      @user-hq4hj4kl9q 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@Andrew-is7rsmore details, please?

  • @JoshWrightWoodworking
    @JoshWrightWoodworking ปีที่แล้ว +81

    The amount of pure skill and patience this project took... incredible work man.

  • @petehafner1659
    @petehafner1659 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    OMG! I had no idea a free table costed over $1200 and tied up your shop for half a year. Beautiful work!

    • @BuceGar
      @BuceGar ปีที่แล้ว +4

      LOL! He took all that time to separate and square the wood only to cut it all into small 2in pieces, and then only use around 20 long pieces for the legs.......what a waste of time....why not just use the cut saw and cut the 2in pieces, then lay them on a flat surface, glue them together, and then belt sand both sides? Same result and you get in done in one day......

    • @djnucker
      @djnucker ปีที่แล้ว +2

      if you add his time at a miserly $20/hr , that table cost well in excess of $5k !!

    • @FiglioBastardo
      @FiglioBastardo ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BuceGar well you're proof positive there's always going to be one armchair critic in the group that's miserable.

    • @littlebittycustoms923
      @littlebittycustoms923 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hes got about $5300 worth of time alone in that table.

    • @ryananthony4840
      @ryananthony4840 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BuceGar yeah I would have skipped the jointer, planed both sides and ran rows of boards continuously and had a helper catch and stack them...... I just planed some pallet wood in no time both sides.

  • @bryanseeds2222
    @bryanseeds2222 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As someone who does this exact type of thinking & working with pallets, breaking down pallets is no easy task in of itself. Bolt cutters & a nail punch work great for removing the nails.

  • @anthonyhargis6855
    @anthonyhargis6855 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    All that mortise and tenon work was phenomenal. You just don't see such meticulous craftsmanship from young men today. If your father and grandfather aren't proud, they should be. Outstanding my young friend. I love watching you work.

    • @ryanhawkins
      @ryanhawkins  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Thanks so much for the kind words🙂

  • @carlc9338
    @carlc9338 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    I once had a friend (rip Joe) who was a woodworking hobbiest that built fine furniture from boards he made using only laminated pallets wood. One he made this way was a large classic style roll top desk. Much respect to these craftsmen.

  • @helshabini
    @helshabini ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I guessed 200 hours. Close enough. You know, most tables are beautiful because the wood grain looks nice and speaks for itself. But sometimes, a piece is beautiful because it is a statement that says "someone went through all the hardship, pain, effort, and time to make something out of nothing". There are so many skills involved in making this. I can't even begin to imagine how stressful were the glue ups, how boring was the cutting and planing, or how your back and shoulders felt after sanding. Thank you for making this.

  • @captainronwertz1008
    @captainronwertz1008 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I seldom comment on what I watch on TH-cam...You not only designed and built a beautiful piece of art, You taught so many trade skills and tips. Thank you, you are an artist, a creator and an inspiration to all who love wood.

  • @davidlarson2534
    @davidlarson2534 ปีที่แล้ว +92

    This isn’t your first time working with wood, is it! The part I found most intriguing and useful was the pallet break down. You used a variety of methods which I have never seen before. You should do a video on that alone. What a benefit to any who watch!

    • @ryanhawkins
      @ryanhawkins  ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Hmmm, I just might🤔

    • @darodes
      @darodes ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I second this!!!!

    • @zbumbi
      @zbumbi ปีที่แล้ว +1

      But this time maybee use a stack of pellets or a table to get up from the floor when sawing them?
      A question is also if it's not faster to make a standard typ of glue-up like homemade 2x4 and then make the different parts from those.

    • @timothyfarthing7995
      @timothyfarthing7995 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@darodes g.

    • @apexfitnessanddance9738
      @apexfitnessanddance9738 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That’s a brilliant suggestion. As we have to research lots of different videos to find out the options. Yet I have found new ways of dismantling a pallet from your video. Thanks very much!

  • @randyrideout4639
    @randyrideout4639 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You are way too humble sir! I bow to the new master!!!

  • @mattstewart7337
    @mattstewart7337 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I made this exact table design with my wife for our first ever venture into craft woodwork. We did use pallet wood, but lumber from a lumber yard. For our first project, it came out beautiful and we are SO proud of it! If it never sells, no big deal. We will happily keep it (unless we have to move). But it was fun as heck, a great bonding experience, and lit the fuel under the fire for us to keep building! Love the video.

  • @act2.533
    @act2.533 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    200+ hours of labor @ $50/hr + $1300 in materials = $12,000 table. Definitely a labor of love there!

  • @GlennMartinPhotography
    @GlennMartinPhotography ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I love the transparency in this video. I guess it really does show that free pallet wood is not "free". By my count you were up to 50hrs of work in collecting and disassembling etc, before you even started milling - which was another 45hrs before starting assembly. Looking forward to seeing more projects.

    • @ryanhawkins
      @ryanhawkins  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoyed it!

    • @rdot980
      @rdot980 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That's no less than $1,000 just to get the wood ready for milling ($20/hr). I personally wouldn't do it for less than $45/hr if it's a job and not my own project. So yea, not free at all.

    • @jasonrussell5265
      @jasonrussell5265 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rdot980 That's almost $10k in labour. Wonder if you could find a buyer at that price.

  • @ironfae
    @ironfae ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That actually turned out a lot nicer than I expected.
    Well done 👍
    200+ hours, expenses, and labor? That’s easily a $3,000 table. WOW!

    • @ThePirateGod
      @ThePirateGod ปีที่แล้ว

      $2000 just in raw cost of parts and material, with labor of a skilled furniture maker that table is close to $20,000

    • @svenvandeweghe5754
      @svenvandeweghe5754 ปีที่แล้ว

      just the labour alone is about $ 16.000... Nobody would make this kind of table for $ 3.000

    • @ironfae
      @ironfae ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My bad guys. I actually meant to type $30,000.

    • @adammortensen8861
      @adammortensen8861 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      assuming he wants to earn a living wage, that table could be anywhere from, at $20 and hour - $4,085 to, at $60 an hour - $12,685...after costs. Since 215 hours is 26 straight 8-hour days, I would think he is going to charge much more than $20 an hour to make it a real living.

  • @christmysavior
    @christmysavior ปีที่แล้ว

    $10 per hour x 216 hours = $2,160. So the table is worth for your labor is priceless. A beautiful heirloom to pass down to your family for many generations. Ensure to sign your name and date under the table.🙂👍🙏

  • @johnmcdonald9977
    @johnmcdonald9977 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Oh for a large spacious workshop with all the tools shown. It is a great use of space, with free wood. Unfortunately, we don't all have those luxury items. Great job, though! Well done!

  • @PCPCRB
    @PCPCRB ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have spent 40 plus years in Carpentry of all types and consider myself exceptionally OCD about quality. You Sir should be proud of this, not only the great work but the thought process of building it and making it work efficiently and keeping it straight . One thing I would have done differently, I would have had to use all the scrap to heat my shed, it’s really cold here in Canada. 😊Great work Sir and your critiques of the work I believe is unfounded, you did an amazing job!!!

  • @stormkhan4250
    @stormkhan4250 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    That was an epic build, Well done! I wish I had the workshop space you do, I would be doing a heck of a lot more in there. Something to consider with your jointer and planer machines: consider replacing the cutting heads with helical cutter heads. The little square cutters all around the cutting head are carbide and last a very long time and when they do blunt then all you need to do is spend an hour or so going around all the carbide cutters with an allen key and rotate them all 90 degrees to get a 'fresh' set of cutting edges. You get 4 edges per square and that will probably last you many years.
    I don't know if you have a fireplace or some sort of wood burner but you might be able to burn some of that waste pallet wood (depending on the type of pallet) and the saw dust you could put into your garden beds to compost away. That would save you a bit of money instead of having to pay for having to dump it at the local garbage dump.

    • @ryanhawkins
      @ryanhawkins  ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Thanks! I am able to burn the scraps and I actually have a lot of the shavings away to someone who could use them as bedding for their chickens.

  • @steventusa1907
    @steventusa1907 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    As a retired tool maker and shop owner of 44 years this is pure
    Craftsmen ship !!!!

  • @luisfigueroa8114
    @luisfigueroa8114 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Man 😮. I hope everyone that sits at this table will appreciate the time and effort it took. I like woodworking but if I told my wife I was going to take a week + to build a table she'd say nvm. The imperfections are the signature. Slow clap in appreciation to you sir! Thank you.

  • @DanLee1969
    @DanLee1969 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'm a carpenter, and I was still surprised just how much work this really was.

  • @johnpaulpatton9786
    @johnpaulpatton9786 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This is awesome. Anyone in the trades needs a video like this on their page - one that breaks down everything that it takes to do their job. Customers would have a greater appreciation for the craftsmanship that goes into projects, and it would help weed out those people who believe that things are created in some magical factory for next to nothing.

  • @bocoinc.2623
    @bocoinc.2623 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I watch a lot of video's and it is great to see someone do something that doesn't have $100,000 in shop tools!!!! Basis tools! It looks awesome!!!!!!!!! Great Job!

  • @lorrainecray3965
    @lorrainecray3965 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Omg I can’t get enough of watching these pallet videos, I’m in awe binge watching, I love to be able to do what you do, such beautiful time consuming fabulous wood work, I’m 65 & have arthritis & bone degradation in my wrists fingers so I get a thrill watching what I would love to do. My heart nearly stopped when your table top dropped but at the same time it showed just how well you did your gluing, that table ain’t going nowhere anytime soon that’s for sure, CONGRATULATIONS 🥳 on a magnificent job & keep loving what you are doing, it certainly shows in your art form🥰

  • @kaiturefalls
    @kaiturefalls ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Woodworking is something I have always wanted to get into when I retire and watching your video has just sparked a deeper interest in this. Great work!

  • @franabbey4755
    @franabbey4755 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    You are DEFINITELY an artist with wood.

  • @patricksmith3135
    @patricksmith3135 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I figured 220 hours at $40 USD per hour for Artisanal Skill, Craftsmanship, Brilliant Idea, etc. Obviously you love your wife tons to make her a table for the patio which is now worth (my figures plus yours: 1290 for stuff, $40 USD/hour for 220 hours = $8800 USD so her gift is worth over 10 grand. AND it was so amusing to watch you do all this in 25 minutes. Thank you again.

  • @libbygardner3021
    @libbygardner3021 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Having recently built a kitchen table from pallets with my teens, I can attest to how challenging it can be to take them apart! I wish I’d seen your methods beforehand. However, given that it was done with only a hammer and handsaw, I’m pretty pleased with our result, and learned a lot from it (first woodworking project ever!).

  • @user-hr8kc2yr1l
    @user-hr8kc2yr1l ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I love taking pallet (and other 'garbage' wood and repurposing it... although nothing to this degree. I'm gratified you included the time it takes to plane it into workable wood. Too many videos skip (or at least minimize) the amount of time it takes. Thanks for keeping it real and keep up the great work.

  • @donhinze2811
    @donhinze2811 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So when I go to the store to buy clamps and they are all out. I know who to blame! lol. Excellent work!

  • @feonjun
    @feonjun ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes, finally we have instruction on how to to turn treated and toxic wood into a furniture we can eat off of.

  • @JackmanWorks
    @JackmanWorks ปีที่แล้ว +104

    Dude, this is epic! Incredible work.

  • @charlesharrison7705
    @charlesharrison7705 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Freeze! Hold everything! Not all pallet boards come off that easy! For me, most don't. They use nails that are meant to NEVER come out. If they do come out, when they do, they are very bad to split and ruin your "free" lumber. Now, if can choose pallets that are easy to disassemble, that is an inside track....thanks for the video. Inspiring!

  • @medusa_007
    @medusa_007 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I made a coffee table out of pallet wood took me months of weekends with my dad to build something working with angles but so unique from a picture in my head, that is still a ton hours and lots of dedication, awesome build.

  • @gustavominchiotti7096
    @gustavominchiotti7096 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The stats you shared are priceless, nobody makes that effort. Excellent work.

  • @czoubek
    @czoubek ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Amazing work. I would have been done at the breakdown and de-nailing process.

  • @mustafahalukyilmaz102
    @mustafahalukyilmaz102 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    This table is built far beyond perfection. Amazing job

    • @atv55803
      @atv55803 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      never throw away wood plenty of people burn wood

  • @joebacarella2829
    @joebacarella2829 ปีที่แล้ว

    Stunning my friend, absolutely stunning, I broke down 12 pallets once for some free wood and promised myself I would never do that again, you are one patient man. I don`t know how much time per day you spent on it, but I guessed a month @ 8 hrs. per day, 240 hrs. I would bet somebody would gladly pay $3,000 for it, that is a work of art, well done sir. I love your shop, and those wine barrels. Somebody paid attention in shop class.

  • @charleschi843
    @charleschi843 หลายเดือนก่อน

    15:14 You literally meant that it was all made from pallet wood. Unreal. Mad respect.

  • @mvenusaur01
    @mvenusaur01 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I always love seeing junk to treasure projects. They are some of the most unique pieces made, and it shows off your skills. Priceless works of art.

  • @HLSanchez_66
    @HLSanchez_66 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    WOW!!! My friend, you really know your woodworking, my God, WHAT A PROCESS!!! But to me it really paid out great, the table looks SUPER spectacular. Very huge effort but it was all worth it. GREAT JOB!!!

  • @cahoonm
    @cahoonm ปีที่แล้ว

    I was laighing so hard. Your body was doing all it could to keep up with that creative mind. Great job fun experience.

  • @neilf.7222
    @neilf.7222 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    my lord... that's some serious time. Still turned out cool for being made out of pallets and your joint work doesn't look that bad man.

  • @imari2305
    @imari2305 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Beautiful end result and such attention to detail. That table is going to last for many, many years.

    • @ryanhawkins
      @ryanhawkins  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, I hope so!

    • @garyhopper1126
      @garyhopper1126 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ryanhawkins you should make matching chairs that would be awesome

  • @mr.btheband
    @mr.btheband ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thanks for sharing all the details. Never would have guessed it would cost that much. Amazing build.

    • @ryanhawkins
      @ryanhawkins  ปีที่แล้ว

      Same, I was a little surprised when I added it all up

    • @geraldclemens1682
      @geraldclemens1682 ปีที่แล้ว

      125 hrs wild guess

  • @Staneyst
    @Staneyst ปีที่แล้ว

    In Poland we say "CZAPKI Z GŁÓW!"
    It means "Hats off" (when somebody shows You respect).
    Great job. Respect!

  • @user-rt9dr3bt9x
    @user-rt9dr3bt9x ปีที่แล้ว

    여기 한국 인데... 정말 시간과 돈의 가치를 떠나서 당신의 꼼꼼한 기술이 정말 멋졌습니다. 처음 부터 끝까지 모두 보았고... 당신의 노고와 노력을 크게 칭찬 합니다.

  • @alibabaei5968
    @alibabaei5968 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great job Ryan. I have always wished to have a place and tools for working with woods. To me, woodworking is a sweet kind of art.

  • @mynorissues2000
    @mynorissues2000 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    So many words to describe your work and the pride you put in it... It's simply amazing!

  • @anniel3305
    @anniel3305 ปีที่แล้ว

    So very much work, and a lot of expense, but that table is nothing short of magnificent. Picnic table???? NOOOOO I would love and treasure that and use it with pride in my home. That is a work of art really. You are a very, very talented young man. You should be extremely proud of what you made. That is a table that your grandchildren’s grandchildren will treasure. I hope you use it indoors as it totally deserves to be the center of attention in a lovely home. Beautifully done!

  • @Lmeyer23
    @Lmeyer23 ปีที่แล้ว

    My man has ALOT of clamps!😂 Very nice job!

  • @jimc4766
    @jimc4766 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I admire your energy, commitment, whatever, to complete this build. It was great to see you accounted for the cost of consumables, blades, tools, etc. So many others do not make that number available. Your shop is large and well equipped, which helps a great deal. Thx for sharing!

  • @GeeWhizRS
    @GeeWhizRS ปีที่แล้ว +51

    That’s the epitome of a labour of love right there. Started off a bit slow but picked up the pace nicely and some lovely editing. I appreciate the work you put in to the segments along with the audio. Well done and a new sub earned. 👏

    • @ryanhawkins
      @ryanhawkins  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad to have you on board!

  • @TruOnyxfire
    @TruOnyxfire ปีที่แล้ว

    Watching you denail all of that wood gave me trauma shivers. I hated doing that part. I decided to pull the trigger on a denailer gun (no pun intended), $50, turned a 2 hour process into a 10 minute process. That 1 session alone justified the cost, so worth it.

  • @CalicoWoodworking
    @CalicoWoodworking ปีที่แล้ว

    18:14 The old saying is true you can never have to many clamps! Best pallet project I have seen to date!

  • @casecuredinv.9172
    @casecuredinv.9172 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Ryan, you are one dedicated MADMAN! I never leave comments or subscribe just to subscribe, but you have shown skills, dedication, love, care, and overall mastery of a craft. I applaud you for the time, effort, and attention to detail you've put into making a "FREE" table. Your obsession with perfection is a pleasure to watch. Thank you for all your hard work and amazing videos! Subscribed, liked, shared, and watched all your videos! You are an inspiration. Keep up the good work and good things will happen!

  • @mrSpinn
    @mrSpinn ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This was just an amazing project. I love the idea of reusing old wood as we all need to think a little more about reusing in our consumer world. That being said, i just love this table. Blemishes and all. I think that is what gives a project caracter. Well done!

    • @ryanhawkins
      @ryanhawkins  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!

    • @junkname9983
      @junkname9983 ปีที่แล้ว

      you'd waste more energy and material doing it like this than if you just used clean raw material. Did you not see him talk about the materials he actually consumed and the gallons of gas he burned driving his car around gathering all that material? this is a net waste by far!

  • @SpencerAndrei
    @SpencerAndrei ปีที่แล้ว

    I dont know whats more impressive - the resources in this wood shop, the video editing skills, or the build itself. My new fav video on the internet

  • @charlesdeering9359
    @charlesdeering9359 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was talking to him earlier in the week and with Christmas just around the corner he was telling me he could use at least 6-700 more clamps for his woodworking shop if anyone wants to start a GoFundMe for him, you know what just make it an even 1000 new clamps!

  • @dccheek7495
    @dccheek7495 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    From junk to pure family heirloom treasure . Absolutely beautiful work to be enjoyed for years to come .

    • @BuceGar
      @BuceGar ปีที่แล้ว

      There's nothing special or interesting about that table...........

  • @marijkepeereboom6442
    @marijkepeereboom6442 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Just watching this in awe. What an incredible job you’ve done! As a 59 year old woman I built a portable workbench for my hubble ( courtesy of Steve Ramsay’s woodworking course), also from scrap material. I still have a long way to go before I’m up to your level and the power tools you have…

    • @ryanhawkins
      @ryanhawkins  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!

    • @timothyoshell4249
      @timothyoshell4249 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pawn shops, yard sales, and online sale sites have been a huge friend to me over the years to accumulate many tools that I couldn't have obtained otherwise. Best of luck to you, ma'am!

  • @garmonbozzia
    @garmonbozzia ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is actually impressive

  • @mymikeysbeefarm3606
    @mymikeysbeefarm3606 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Watching you work makes me thankful for my shop crane.

  • @okieproperty9141
    @okieproperty9141 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That was amazing to watch. Loved it! You are one dedicated young man. Thank you. I thoroughly enjoyed watching your work.

  • @Torbox1
    @Torbox1 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Wow, that's awesome, I love the look of the endgrain top with the offset pattern. It's a lot lighter than I expected. I thought it would be over 300 lb total with how thick everything is.

  • @govinda102000
    @govinda102000 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow. Those tops can make great kitchen countertops.

  • @James-rx2ng
    @James-rx2ng 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing table, when doing woodworking the general public truly does not understand how much time and money is invested in making a hand made piece of custom furniture. It’s tough because to make a decent profit on a piece like this you would have to sell it for around 4,000 dollars and I believe it’s worth it and more but the general public would think that it’s way to expensive. It truly makes custom woodworking a hard business to get into.

  • @Elizaw342
    @Elizaw342 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Absolutely love it!! I wouldn’t change a thing…very well done…A++ 😄

  • @GregKryg
    @GregKryg ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I’m a retired engineer and a bit on the anal retentive side. When you began to list the number of hours, cost of goods, etc. I suddenly realized if I were to ever have a table made I would reach out to you. Anyone who tracks this kind of information and can easily convey it in the video like you did is the kind of person I’d want making my table. Great job!

    • @ryanhawkins
      @ryanhawkins  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Greg!

    • @RO8s
      @RO8s ปีที่แล้ว

      At that rate, he'd have to charge you $10,000 for your table, working @ $40/hour + expenses!

    • @MellowMeadowsGrove
      @MellowMeadowsGrove ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RO8s i was wondering this myself. With the cost of electricity & man hours put in...if he was going to sell the table (or have a business selling similar pieces), what would it have to be sold for? Would €10k be breaking even or would there even be profit there?
      Beautiful work, absolutely love the table. Just wondering from a business prospective if this type of work is profitable? Dream job and all that😍

    • @RO8s
      @RO8s ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MellowMeadowsGrove Well, the "profit" is in your hourly rate. If you have an order, and you've quoted it correctly, then you have a living, until you need the next one. To make a living, in fact you are better to make high-margin, low-value products, but then you are churning out simple things all day, which isn't the dream job. I did look at it, but the prospect of making twenty loo-roll holders today, followed by thirty tea-light candle holders tomorrow sort of put me off! During lockdown (the first one) I made a sideboard (from pallets) and in the second a store-cupboard/kitchen drawer worktop to match, but I couldn't have sold them at a profit.
      I do have a work table specifically for making that thick table-top, and if you had one "cooking" all the time while you got on with other things, then that might make sense, but it's a slog, unless you are quick and really talented. I looked at one of Paul Sellars videos, just making a simple three-legged stool. I made the same calculation and even at his speed you'd have to sell it for €75.

    • @MellowMeadowsGrove
      @MellowMeadowsGrove ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RO8s thanks for the info Robin, I appreciate the reply. I won't give up my day job just yet so! Lol 😄🙈

  • @marklucero2524
    @marklucero2524 ปีที่แล้ว

    You got 1.9 million views on this as of 2-22-23!! That tells us something. People love creativity. People admire the skill and workmanship. 🏆
    People have a lot of pallets hanging around their houses? 🏡

  • @erikziak1249
    @erikziak1249 ปีที่แล้ว

    How can you keep sane? You managed to put painstaking work and cash to turn what essentially was firewood into a unique one of a kind table. While I appreciate your commitment, doing all this would make ordinary people insane from all that extra work. In the end, I was not surprised at all when you listed the time and money that went into this. Once again, using "free" material can lead to the most expensive products. But unique too, no question.

  • @kanderson845
    @kanderson845 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You really love your wife . You're a good man, but you're a great woodworker. That was amazing to watch.. . FYI I did not come close to the numbers of hours you put into that build.

  • @grumblycurmudgeon
    @grumblycurmudgeon 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    "Yeah, so, originally I'd intended to sell the piece. Had a buyer and everything. But when it came time to SHIP it.... nobody in town had anything I could strap it to."

  • @supermodestmouse
    @supermodestmouse ปีที่แล้ว +5

    this was such a great video! I am intrigued by all the work you put into making the pallets more uniform. I am just starting out on my woodworking journey, but am eager to learn more about it!

    • @ryanhawkins
      @ryanhawkins  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s an excellent journey to embark on!

    • @scooterss2112
      @scooterss2112 ปีที่แล้ว

      Remember that he makes YT videos. All this work is for residual income. The video makes money forever. Its worth the extra effort.

  • @thecrafteaneighbor5177
    @thecrafteaneighbor5177 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow! Very impressive! What a beautiful, durable patio table out of pallet wood. This was definitely worth the watch. Almost $1300. But if you take all the hours you took building this & multiple that number by how much a skilled craftsman makes, it's worth a whole lot more. Hopefully, it will last for many, many years. Your wife is a very lucky lady to have a husband who would put so much into what she had asked for. Very lucky indeed!

  • @Mark-tx3os
    @Mark-tx3os 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I was given about 18-28 pallets; it took a couple of half days to dis-assemble them with my oldest, then we sanded half of them, sometime soon I will be making them into somethings.
    Any way thanks for the heads-up, and you did a really awesome job love how the table turned out and the style especially!!!

  • @KindredAutomotive
    @KindredAutomotive ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Crazy project! I’ve reclaimed pallets and I guessed 200 hours as soon as I saw how many you were breaking down.
    Towards the end I upped that guess to 250 hours…
    Thanks for sharing. I know putting the video together adds a ton of extra work. I caught a couple extra techniques to try on my next wood project. Thank you!

  • @jimmorrisy7881
    @jimmorrisy7881 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Impressive build. You have a real ability to dig in and get even the most tedious job done. Hard to make a profit, even with free wood, when there is so much up front prep work. Hope you and your wife have the perfect place in your home for this handsome piece of furniture.

    • @ryanhawkins
      @ryanhawkins  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We managed to find a spot🙂

  • @japponica
    @japponica 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    There are no adjectives to describe your endless talent.

  • @Kathyskollectables
    @Kathyskollectables 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You've built a legacy that I hope lives on in your family as my father's picnic table is in mine! Beautiful table!

  • @paulone-off7286
    @paulone-off7286 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is an epic build, I like what you have created there. Having collected and dismantled 21 pallets myself, I know how much work that alone is. I don't have the space you do so had to make do outside. I am using the blocks from the pallets to make a coffee table, that's a long job as well.

  • @BobBob-eh5sb
    @BobBob-eh5sb ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wow, one hell of a job! I think it came out great, love the look. Probably fair to say it’s a one of a kind. Doubt too many others will try to do it. As far as the joinery, it looked pretty good to me. Especially for the first time. I doubt it’s going to come apart. I admire your
    persistence in following through with it.

  • @jeffdemuro4208
    @jeffdemuro4208 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow. I can relate to the labor. Made plantation shutters for years by hand. I cut miles and miles of stiles, rails and louvers, not to mention hanging strips out of 16/4 and 12/4 stock.

  • @johnlewis9745
    @johnlewis9745 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    A really beautiful table. You are to be congratulated.

  • @danshep69
    @danshep69 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    That is a gorgeous table and I can’t imagine the skill and imagination needed to build from your head, you are really skilled. When you started I thought 50 hours but then when I actually realized it was all end grain showing I figured 200. Amazing artistry and craftsmanship.

  • @LARRY-jc9io
    @LARRY-jc9io 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    No matter what, it looks awesome! Great woodworking skills my friend

  • @OrcCrew
    @OrcCrew ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Вы молодец! У вас получился отличный стол и отличный контент! Надеюсь это добавит вам не только хорошего настроения, но пару монеток. И спасибо, что подняли ту тему, которую мы сами от себя скрываем - сколько труда, времени и дополнительных расходов, таят в себе наши "бесплатные" безделушки собранные из бесплатных материалов :)

  • @rudywolter5727
    @rudywolter5727 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome! I love the breakdown of hours and cost for a "free wood" table. This will really help me come up pricing for my projects. Thanks!

  • @spanky1205
    @spanky1205 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great project! I would be curious, what it would have costed in time and money if you would have bought the wood and built the same table? Assuming the pallets were mostly pine a person could use privacy fence boards. You would have saved a ton of time breaking down and cleaning up pallets plus you would have saved a chunk of change in blades, sandpaper and etc. This video really shows why some woodworkers avoid pallets. Thanks for breaking down the time and costs.

    • @ryanhawkins
      @ryanhawkins  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I imagine the wood alone would have ran me about $2K, but I would have saved prob 3-4 8 hour work days of labour

  • @channel34mil
    @channel34mil 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Give me a break, you are amazingly good. I don’t care the time spend, final product was superb. Thanks for sharing.

    • @ryanhawkins
      @ryanhawkins  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I appreciate that!

  • @pauljohnson8794
    @pauljohnson8794 ปีที่แล้ว

    5 days, I watch him making all the small stock I'm thinking flooring.

  • @michaeloliver3507
    @michaeloliver3507 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    HEY RYAN - 45 YEARS TEACHING CABINETMAKING AND WISH THIS WAS AROUND BACK THEN - SHOWS KIDS THAT YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BUY THE BEST WOOD AVAILABLE TO MAKE A QUALITY PROJECT - NICE WORK - TUNG OIL IS THE BEST, BUT I HAND RUB MINE "INTO" THE WOOD RATHER THAN APPLIED "ON" TO THE WOOD - ALL MY KIDS WOULD HAVE POINTED OUT THAT YOU WERE ROUTING THE TOP INCORRECTLY - YOU SHOULD HAVE BEEN ROUTING "COUNTERCLOCKWISE" ON THE OUTSIDE OF A PROJECT AND NOT "CLOCKWISE" - THAT'S CALLED "CLIMB CUTTING" AND IS NOT GOOD FOR THE ROUTER BIT AND CAN CAUSE SPLINTERING - ALSO, FOR THE FUTURE, USE "CHALK" FOR THE DEPTH/SURFACE APPLICATION FOR BELT SANDING VISUAL TECHNIQUE AND NOT A LEAD PENCIL - WORKS BETTER AND IS CO CHEAP -

    • @iconicclients2283
      @iconicclients2283 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ls

    • @lucas_is_fishing
      @lucas_is_fishing 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Your caps might be on...

    • @michaeloliver3507
      @michaeloliver3507 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@lucas_is_fishing THAT'S ALL YOU CAN SAY IS MY CAPS MIGHT BE ON??????? YOU MADE SAFETY VIOLATIONS, BUT NEVER OWNED UP TO THOSE??? I DO ALL MY TYPING IN MY "CAD" AUTOCAD PROGRAM AND EVERYBODY KNOWS THE DEFAULT IS SET AT "ALL CAPS" PLUS, SOME SNOT-NOSED KID MADE UP SOME RULE THAT "ALL CAPS "MEANS "SHOUTING" - LET'S SAY THAT MIGHT BE "TRUE" - I SHOULD BE "GRANDFATHERED" IN - AGE + EXPERIENCE = KNOWLEDGE - OWN UP TO YOUR SAFETY VIOLATIONS AND BE A "MAN!"

    • @francisnderu588
      @francisnderu588 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      677pp7p7p7

    • @michaeloliver3507
      @michaeloliver3507 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      COP OUT REPLY@@francisnderu588

  • @kenmcavoy4353
    @kenmcavoy4353 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It’s a awesome table. But you are nuts. 🥴

  • @tomhill4003
    @tomhill4003 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A very amazing build Ryan. Don't be overly critical of you MT joints. They don't need to be perfect, especially for a build like this. Seeing your shop was a true inspiration for making mine nicer. THANK YOU!