Look into the abyss; PALLETWOOD INFINITY COFFEE TABLE Build: Part 2

Part two of the Coffee table build of endless wonder, made entirely from scrap/free material.
Part one: • From Pallet Wood to In...
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0:00 - Trying an interesting intro....maybe unsuccessfully :D
0:30 - Picking up where we left off
0:58 - The beginning of my downfall
1:04 - FINALLY starting some actual woodworking
1:30 - Starting to look like something finally
2:06 - We find out... it looks good
2:14 -Sniff count 2
3:15 - The legs, handtools only
6:53 - Sniff Count 3
6:58 - All went downhill from here
8:16 - Sniff Count 4
9:08 - I think this fits as a midlife crisis
10:31 - Sniff Count 5 -we got there!!!!
This Coffee table Was built with free or scrap materials.
The Pallet was found on the side of the road, the mirror (and by extension glass top) was found on craigslist from an old bathroom remodel, they were giving it away for free.
The few pieces of wood I use were from my scrap/burn bin.
This Whole build costs less than $40, and closer to $20 if you only count what was used.
PART TWO OF TWO
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[@theplumber4934]

Well Done Pal 👍

[@RomeoJN]

Glad I’m not the only one who gets frustrated and has to improvise mid-build! Watching some of these “pro” TH-cam builders makes me think they get everything right the first time. Thanks for sharing ALL your experiences!

[@thewannabecraftsman]

Right?!?!?
Its definitely tempting to make it look like everything went according to plan,
would be disingenuous though

[@timlist4173]

I really like the concept. And yes, walking away for a bit is perfectly fine.

[@thewannabecraftsman]

I also enjoyed it, My favorite part is weirdly the bricks I was able to make.
Walking away has save more than one of my projects, :D

[@erikschmidt9670]

bro, this is such a creative idea. A better showcase of the end result would have been nice. also it was kind of refreshing too see someone without complete festool gear and a sick workshop building stuff. i can relate to that way more. all the best for you 💯💯😂👌👍

[@thewannabecraftsman]

You are 1100% correct, I don't know why I didn't think to do a lil showcase at the end of it, haha. In my head I was thinking "they saw enough of it, its in the thumbnail of the other one and in the intro, blablablah"
All my festool gear is in my OTHER shop, I was just slummin it. 😂

[@deeprivermoods6728]

I hope you make on TH-cam. You have the personality and creative ideas. Keep up the good work. Good luck!!!

[@thewannabecraftsman]

Thanks! Hoping to finish editing a video and post another one today, working on 3 projects atm so should see a few videos coming in shortly!

[@MikeDePriest2112]

Loved this build, and sympathize with your frustrations!

[@thewannabecraftsman]

Thanks, I actually bust up laughing when I went to edit, I didn't realize my lil tantrum was caught on camera, haha

[@steveparkes1266]

Hello from the uk, I enjoyed your build and have decided to have a go myself 😲. Anyway keep building and thanks for sharing 👍

[@thewannabecraftsman]

Awesome!
I can't recommend enough NOT cleaning a mirror that was used on a bathroom wall and cutting it down to size....

[@SpectreTTM]

I really like making your own light weight bricks. I'll have to use that in further projects. Thx

[@thewannabecraftsman]

Thanks!
I literally came up with that idea day of. they sell faux brick walls sheeting for like 60 bucks....
Didn't want to spend any money on this.
Necessity is the mother of invention I hear...

[@Love2bda1]

It's good to see someone else broke and trying to ball on a budget 😊

[@thewannabecraftsman]

Tryin to think of something facetious to say here... sadly I am spent after work all day so...
[[Insert funny yet charming response here]]
But thanks, and appreciate the comment!

[@Love2bda1]

You just remind me of myself thats all😁, no ill will intended

[@thewannabecraftsman]

@@Love2bda1 Oh none taken at all, was just too brain dead after work to make a coherent response, :D

[@kendehaas668]

I spoke too soon about you cutting glass in part 1. Sorry.
I agree with you about the satisfaction of using hand tools.
Hope to see more videos from you.

[@thewannabecraftsman]

nothing to apologize for, you didn't screw up the glass cutting, that was all on me :D
It's a lesson learned and at least it was a lesson learned on free material without blood being spilt, I'll take it!
the hand tools was something I was not expecting, very satisfying for how much longer it takes, thinking of doing a hand tool only build for something in the future, just haven't figured out what yet.
Thanks!

[@kendehaas668]

@@thewannabecraftsman oh, I knew that I had not jinxed you. I was watching these back to back
Initially, hand tools are a bit slower. With a bit of practice (often resulting in extra kindling for the fire), it becomes pretty fast.
Hope to keep seeing your videos

[@rodrigooliveira3499]

I like to know what is going wrong, thanks for share it.

[@thewannabecraftsman]

Thanks for watching!
yeah, a lot goes wrong when I build, haha

[@jidul1]

bro ,What's the name of the reflective tape?

[@thewannabecraftsman]

its a privacy window film, I bought it at lowes for like 15-20 bucks
cost depends on how much of it you purchase
www.lowes.com/pd/GILA-Privacy-36-in-W-x-15-ft-L-Silver-Mirror-Privacy-Control-Window-Film/1103235
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[@jidul1]

thankyou@@thewannabecraftsman

[@somerandomnonsence8523]

Maybe cut it first then clean it

[@thewannabecraftsman]

didn't trust myself to get a clean cut line with the stuff all over the back
Turns out, I just shouldn't've trusted myself at all :D