I love the way you explain your projects. Please continue to follow your teaching instincts, because your style of instruction is very valuable to curious beginners like me.
This jig seems really helpful and really makes it possible to glue up boards without a planer. It makes pallet wood projects a lot more accessible to begin woodworking without a lot of powertools.
The spray coating really brings the wood to life... that old wood has a lot of character.... I liked your colour scheme in the video..... in England I've seen similar items retail for around £20... in the posh shops... Another useful video... thanks
I sit behind a desk in my daily life and work and have literally never made anything out of wood (or any other material for that matter) myself, but I absolutely love watching your videos! So informative and entertaining at the same time. You have some really valuable skills! Thanks for the vids.
It's currently 4:00 a.m. and I'm watching all of your videos. They're all so interesting and you explain them VERY well. Including a few changes that will make thing smoother. Keep it up, Bob! 🖒
can confirm that spray lacquer is very good on wood with a nice grain. used it on some oak that I had stuck together and turned on the lathe to make a shaft for a lamp. Looks shiny and smooth to the touch
Very cool, really digging the contrast between finished wood, raw pallet wood, and the accent of paint. Will definitely be looking at these for this years christmas gifts. To your comment about the difficulty taping the hole for the handle, I've found similar success on other projects applying paint, and then cutting/drilling after.
Nice looking tray Bob. I stocked up on too much pallet wood this summer, so I appreciate the ideas/inspiration. I really like the combination of painted and bare surfaces. Good work.
+Ben Brandt Thanks Ben! Yeah, adding a pop of bold color really changes pallet projects quite a bit in my opinion. It actually helps them attract an entirely new type of buyer as well, if you're selling them.
I like the painted inside faces, Bob. My sister-in-law's in-laws have tons of trays in their house. English is a funny language isn't it. For example "...would wood to wood." I like it a lot. Good vid
+Sean Rubino the little pop of colour really makes it!
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+Sean Rubino How about Swedish: "Får får får? Nej får får lamm", which translates to "Does sheep get sheep? No sheep get lambs". Får = Sheep, får = gets :)
hehe... I screwed mine up I realise, it's supposed to be: "Får får får? Nej får får inte får, får får lamm" ... "Does sheep get sheep? No sheep doesn't get sheep, sheep gets lambs"
I have been making almost the exact same thing as gifts for the family, its a really fun project. I like to use my router to round over the inside of the handle to give it a nicer feel. I will definitely give the paint work you did in this clip a try, it looks really good! Love the pallet wood videos!
+Gavin Byron Yes! I've always rounded over the edges as well, but once I thought about painting, I wasn't sure how that would work out, since there wouldn't be a clean edge to stop the paint it. I'm sure there's a clever way to mix those two looks though.
Thanks for making this a simpler project. I enjoy watching all of your vids, including the CNC ones, but this one really seems like one I could tackle this weekend and, I probably will!
I dont know why i keep watching these videos over and over again all day long i think its becouse i love wood projects. your awesome keep up the great work please make more dont stop :)
I have hesitated if buy spray lacquer or just use polyurethane, but I now definitely going to buy it, it looks awesome. thank you Bob. gratings from Canada.
Nice project with limited tools! The unpainted ends areas provide an awesome look. I like how you always provide alternative tool options. I have also noticed a subtile change that I really like in your last few videos... you don't seem to be hesitant about using/showing the tools you own even some people may not own them.
looks good bob. i have a benefit im going to nov 21st and volunteered to make a few small/med sized projects for the raffle theyre having. i think this or something like this is definitely going on the list. everyone loves a nice looking pallet project. thanks for putting the idea in my head. i woodnt of thought to make this.
This guy I can tell could teach me a lot. Unfortunateley right now I dont have resources or even tools for that matter. I was thinking to make this but it would cost me more money to go buy the bits then it would to just go buy an already made one, but good video teaching people how to be creative. Talented channel idea :)
Pretty cool, you could also use your X-carve to make the side panels with handle holes. This would give a possibility of intricate top curve shapes. And take away the need to chisel a straight line.
Great video gave me a good idea I made 16 of the serving trays and I used my xcarve to carve themes on the tray of what each person is known for. Then we gave them out as Christmas Gifts. they loved them.
Nice project ! That blue paint really add a nice effect! I'd like to see you using your cnc to make a custom paterne on the wood (for example the handles) to make the finish project even more interesting !
Great video as usual! We have the same planer but I noticed you had a lot of chips spitting back at you. Was that just the lighting or is the chip ejector clogged?
I am a First timer Diy'er and wanted to know how you made that jointing jig. I really like all you videos and your channel is very informative. Keep posting the great content. Thanks
I have a question to ask. As a beginner level woodworker, in a family of expert woodworkers, I am often frustrated at the smallest projects I do. Any tips on getting more comfortable in the shop/ dealing with the frustration of something not coming out the way you want it?
*Hi Bob, Which videos are the cutting with the angle grinder (**0:05**), burning the wood with the torch (**0:07**), and soldering the circuit board (**0:08**) in that are in the intro? Thanks and I LOVE your vids, I make almost everything*
Nice job Bob! The wood looks so amazing at 4:00 it's sort of insane hahaha I'm totally doing this for craft fairs next summer. Keep the content coming, I'm hooked!
+Rivertown Woodcraft Awesome! Go for it! When I've made them in the past, to sell, I've batched them which saves some time. For example, glue up 4 or 5 panels at once.. cut them all to size at once, cut the sides at once, etc. That just cuts down on setup/switching time. Good luck!
Hi Bob, i'm a freshman and i'm also a woodworker. Im making serving trays for my school to sell food and snacks for baseball and football games. I was wondering if you think your design would be strong enough to hold soda, food, or snacks?
Good morning Bob! Do you have plans or link to the plans for the edge jig you used? I am brand new to wood working and don’t have a jointer yet, that would be an awesome addition to my shop until I can add bigger, better tools. Thank you in advance!
X-carve CNC would be great on those end pieces. get the curves to match easily, and cut out the handles with minimal sanding needed. Not to mention a little carved design in the end pieces just for fun...
+SJWoodworks or.. you could do it in a similar fashion but use something like a dremel to sand it, which would make it a lot easier plus you could round off the corners of the handles for a more comfortable grip and of course like a CNC you could make nice carvings/engravings along the sides.
Hi bob its really good what you do mate👍 i was wondering if you would be able to do a tutorial on makin a cutting table for my really small sewing room/bedroom as i really need some where to cut my fabric
Hey there stuff-maker. Inspired by you, I made a tray today for all the coffee cups that needs to be carried from the workshop, through the entire school to get cleaned. Just balancing them on a sheet of MDF just wouldn't do. Managed to keep the rough look of the pallet wood with out risking getting splinters. When I think of a place to put up pictures of all I made with inspiration from TH-cam I'll give you a link. :)
I see a lot of people using spray lacquer because it dries fast. I like lacquer but I hate the fumes. lacquer thinner is volatile. it evaporates so fast its explosive. Shellac if thinned properly dries just as fast and the thinner is alcohol. Alcohol is a lot less explosive. the other advantage to shellac is shellac re-wets the previous application so when you are done you have a single layer not multiple layers. you need a compressor and a small spray gun. but if you already have a compressor all you need is a detail spray gun. Harbor Freight sells a pretty good HVLP detail gun for like $16
+Juan Santi Personally, I liked the contrast of the finished sides and semi rough bottom panel. You could certainly take it in either direction though.
Should be mentioned to look for the ippc code when choosing which pallets to use. Anything stamped (HT,KD or DH) is safe, anything with a MB (methyl-bromide) is not. If the pallet is not stamped it should not be used. It wasn't until 2003 in the US that it became standard practice to not use arsenic in pressure treatment of even residential grade lumber. Not a guarantee that it could be unsafe, but with sanding and cutting you would definitely want to take some extra precautions. No troll, just adding some constructive info. Still a great build and one of my favorite channels. -Chris
+effreek It's definitely something you need to be aware of when working with pallets, but it's also one of those things that I can't mention every time I use them in a video. There has been quite a bit of discussion around it on TH-cam, so I didn't feel the need to rehash it. Generally though, I only grab them if they're marked HT (heat treated)
Same here! I think there is too much fear mongering in the pallet usage world where misinformation abounds. . . Thanks for all the great projects! This one made me learn something new again. Keep them coming!
Could this be used to hold/carry some flower pots? I feel like it'd need a stronger connection for something a little heavier. What would be good to do in that case?
+Craig Rettew Yeah, it's pretty handy! I did make it, based on another design I saw somewhere. Might have been Jay Bates or Steve Ramseys, I don't really remember. I've got a link to the hold down clamps in the description, they're very cheap so it's a cheap and simple jig to make.
I love the way you explain your projects. Please continue to follow your teaching instincts, because your style of instruction is very valuable to curious beginners like me.
+Angela Houters That's awesome to hear Angela, thank you!!
I like it's design! I also liked that trick you did with the flexible ruler to draw the curve! Well done, thanks for sharing!
I love the blue paint on the inside. It really makes the wood visible and yet it is very soft on the eyes.
Making the curve with a flexible ruler... that was awesome!
I really dig the color pop, Bob. Great project for folks with limited tools/budgets.
I like the way it turned out, the perfect balance between scandinavian and rustic styles. Good job Bob!
+Woodworking Barcelona Thank you!!
This jig seems really helpful and really makes it possible to glue up boards without a planer. It makes pallet wood projects a lot more accessible to begin woodworking without a lot of powertools.
The spray coating really brings the wood to life... that old wood has a lot of character.... I liked your colour scheme in the video..... in England I've seen similar items retail for around £20... in the posh shops... Another useful video... thanks
That technique of spraying with clear lacquer first is something I learned from Jimmy Diresta. It makes a world of difference. Great vid, Bob.
I sit behind a desk in my daily life and work and have literally never made anything out of wood (or any other material for that matter) myself, but I absolutely love watching your videos! So informative and entertaining at the same time. You have some really valuable skills! Thanks for the vids.
It's currently 4:00 a.m. and I'm watching all of your videos. They're all so interesting and you explain them VERY well. Including a few changes that will make thing smoother. Keep it up, Bob! 🖒
Nice short and easy build Bob . Thanks for sharing.
Cool! Yea I love spray lacquer...I finish all my woodturned bowls with it and it works great!
can confirm that spray lacquer is very good on wood with a nice grain. used it on some oak that I had stuck together and turned on the lathe to make a shaft for a lamp. Looks shiny and smooth to the touch
Nice project for anyone with limited tools, I really like the contrast of colour and textures
+Chris Hardy Thanks Chris!
Very cool, really digging the contrast between finished wood, raw pallet wood, and the accent of paint. Will definitely be looking at these for this years christmas gifts.
To your comment about the difficulty taping the hole for the handle, I've found similar success on other projects applying paint, and then cutting/drilling after.
Nice looking tray Bob. I stocked up on too much pallet wood this summer, so I appreciate the ideas/inspiration. I really like the combination of painted and bare surfaces. Good work.
+Ben Brandt Thanks Ben! Yeah, adding a pop of bold color really changes pallet projects quite a bit in my opinion. It actually helps them attract an entirely new type of buyer as well, if you're selling them.
I like the painted inside faces, Bob. My sister-in-law's in-laws have tons of trays in their house. English is a funny language isn't it. For example "...would wood to wood." I like it a lot. Good vid
+Sean Rubino the little pop of colour really makes it!
+Sean Rubino How about Swedish: "Får får får? Nej får får lamm", which translates to "Does sheep get sheep? No sheep get lambs". Får = Sheep, får = gets :)
Shipping ships shipping shipping ships.
hehe... I screwed mine up I realise, it's supposed to be: "Får får får? Nej får får inte får, får får lamm" ... "Does sheep get sheep? No sheep doesn't get sheep, sheep gets lambs"
i like how you choose the finishes for the tray. it matches up well.
I have been making almost the exact same thing as gifts for the family, its a really fun project. I like to use my router to round over the inside of the handle to give it a nicer feel. I will definitely give the paint work you did in this clip a try, it looks really good! Love the pallet wood videos!
+Gavin Byron Yes! I've always rounded over the edges as well, but once I thought about painting, I wasn't sure how that would work out, since there wouldn't be a clean edge to stop the paint it.
I'm sure there's a clever way to mix those two looks though.
Thanks for making this a simpler project. I enjoy watching all of your vids, including the CNC ones, but this one really seems like one I could tackle this weekend and, I probably will!
I dont know why i keep watching these videos over and over again all day long i think its becouse i love wood projects. your awesome keep up the great work please make more dont stop :)
Another good project to get you back to the woodworking! I might have to build one of these when I get my shop back.
This is a really simple and useful project with a lot of great options, nicely done.
I've used that jointing jig for similar projects. Comes in quite handy.
I have hesitated if buy spray lacquer or just use polyurethane, but I now definitely going to buy it, it looks awesome. thank you Bob. gratings from Canada.
Love the way that wood grain looks at the bottom great project keep it up!
+mathew capel Thank you!
Simple but extremely pleasing to the eyes!
Nice project with limited tools! The unpainted ends areas provide an awesome look. I like how you always provide alternative tool options.
I have also noticed a subtile change that I really like in your last few videos... you don't seem to be hesitant about using/showing the tools you own even some people may not own them.
Loving your vids. Short sweet and never overcomplicated
Simple and easy! I’ve been looking for these but now I am going to make some for my family! Thanks, great video!
I am making the same thing from an oak pallet! Thanks for the video Bob.
Another nice video!
The base wood really came up nice as soon as that spray lacquer hit it...looks great.
I loved carpentry back in high school, would like to have a workshop like yours one day!
Great idea! I am making a pallet wood bench and will have some pieces left over. Making a tray will be perfect.
Hey Bob, Love all your vids, but it's really cool to see something back to basics from you! Cheers, Chris.
looks good bob. i have a benefit im going to nov 21st and volunteered to make a few small/med sized projects for the raffle theyre having. i think this or something like this is definitely going on the list. everyone loves a nice looking pallet project. thanks for putting the idea in my head. i woodnt of thought to make this.
This guy I can tell could teach me a lot. Unfortunateley right now I dont have resources or even tools for that matter. I was thinking to make this but it would cost me more money to go buy the bits then it would to just go buy an already made one, but good video teaching people how to be creative. Talented channel idea :)
That turned out great! This would make a great gift I would imagine.
Awesome. I really want to try out that spray paint technique now. Looked like it worked a treat. Good video Bob.
Thanks Bob! Great project for a handmade gift.
This rustic look is amazing. Love it.
Great, simple project, Bob - love the colour accent inside!
+Toby Kennedy (thetobykennedy) Thanks Toby!
Please make a playlist only with pallets projects!! Really cool video!
Thanks for the idea, Bob. I was looking for a small project to use my pin nailer on. Keep up the good work.
I sincerely think it's very beautiful and I really enjoy the combination of colours (pretty dark wood and light blue/green, dunno the name)
Pretty cool, you could also use your X-carve to make the side panels with handle holes. This would give a possibility of intricate top curve shapes. And take away the need to chisel a straight line.
Had a little giggle at @5:07. ''like it would, wood to wood'' haha.
Amazingly easy but very nice end result, great job!
wow 😲.Your DIY products are amazing, so well done .
I like your fast pallet projects. Looks great Bob!
+Humus Woodwork thanks!
as always you never disappoint buddy.
great video and adding things to my to do list!
thank you for posting
+Thomas Dauphin Thanks man!
+I Like To Make Stuff what about the nail holes do you put a bit of filler in
Awesome finish, love the colour.
I love your shop and want every tool you own.
Please Please make a video of all the cool home made sleds and miters you have...you've made some great tools FOR your tools!!
Great video, to me it was worth it for the bend-ruler tip, that was great and I needed that for my next project.
Really nice, this would be a great addition to my household as we all fight over one.
Great video gave me a good idea I made 16 of the serving trays and I used my xcarve to carve themes on the tray of what each person is known for. Then we gave them out as Christmas Gifts. they loved them.
Nice project ! That blue paint really add a nice effect!
I'd like to see you using your cnc to make a custom paterne on the wood (for example the handles) to make the finish project even more interesting !
I love watching these videos! Just wish I could make this stuff myself.
Great pallet project. I like any project that uses something that is going to be deposed of eventually.
That paint is definitely "extra fancy" but still leaves "rustic charm" 10/10
Another great video. Lots of solid tips in there for so many possibilities.
I love it. seems simple to make. I'll keep this one quite, surprise her with it later this spring. thx.
cheers
Yay! Finally another wood working project!
Brilliant idea and execution. Thanks for your efforts to share. I have a trailer full of wood that needs using somehow.
great idea for Christmas Presents. Thank you for the inspiration.
Nice idea for gift presents for upcoming Holidays. Thanks, Bob )
Great video as usual! We have the same planer but I noticed you had a lot of chips spitting back at you. Was that just the lighting or is the chip ejector clogged?
i dont make things off of this, its just really,really entertaining
I am a First timer Diy'er and wanted to know how you made that jointing jig. I really like all you videos and your channel is very informative. Keep posting the great content. Thanks
Very nice Tray! I also work with pallets,and it's amazing!
you got half a million subs so quick WELL DONE!
Thanks a lot from South West of France for this video, one more time, super intersting !
Awesome looking project, man. Keep it up
Great video Bob. May I ask what you sell them for at craft shows?
I have a question to ask. As a beginner level woodworker, in a family of expert woodworkers, I am often frustrated at the smallest projects I do. Any tips on getting more comfortable in the shop/ dealing with the frustration of something not coming out the way you want it?
*Hi Bob, Which videos are the cutting with the angle grinder (**0:05**), burning the wood with the torch (**0:07**), and soldering the circuit board (**0:08**) in that are in the intro? Thanks and I LOVE your vids, I make almost everything*
Liked the video, good project for us beginners. Nice of you to bring up alternate ways of doing things with other tools :)
Nice job Bob! The wood looks so amazing at 4:00 it's sort of insane hahaha I'm totally doing this for craft fairs next summer. Keep the content coming, I'm hooked!
+Rivertown Woodcraft Awesome! Go for it! When I've made them in the past, to sell, I've batched them which saves some time. For example, glue up 4 or 5 panels at once.. cut them all to size at once, cut the sides at once, etc. That just cuts down on setup/switching time. Good luck!
+I Like To Make Stuff Totally, I need to get that sort of thing down before I start making stuff to sell. Thanks man!
Hi Bob, i'm a freshman and i'm also a woodworker. Im making serving trays for my school to sell food and snacks for baseball and football games. I was wondering if you think your design would be strong enough to hold soda, food, or snacks?
Good morning Bob! Do you have plans or link to the plans for the edge jig you used? I am brand new to wood working and don’t have a jointer yet, that would be an awesome addition to my shop until I can add bigger, better tools.
Thank you in advance!
Is spray lacquer food safe?also I noticed you used spray paint not brush on paint in the beginning.
Another great vid - thanks for posting. Might have a crack at making some of those trays myself.
X-carve CNC would be great on those end pieces. get the curves to match easily, and cut out the handles with minimal sanding needed. Not to mention a little carved design in the end pieces just for fun...
+SJWoodworks Yeah, it would make it quicker and easier, but also make people yell at me more for using the CNC too much :)
+SJWoodworks or.. you could do it in a similar fashion but use something like a dremel to sand it, which would make it a lot easier plus you could round off the corners of the handles for a more comfortable grip and of course like a CNC you could make nice carvings/engravings along the sides.
Hi bob its really good what you do mate👍 i was wondering if you would be able to do a tutorial on makin a cutting table for my really small sewing room/bedroom as i really need some where to cut my fabric
Hey there stuff-maker. Inspired by you, I made a tray today for all the coffee cups that needs to be carried from the workshop, through the entire school to get cleaned. Just balancing them on a sheet of MDF just wouldn't do.
Managed to keep the rough look of the pallet wood with out risking getting splinters.
When I think of a place to put up pictures of all I made with inspiration from TH-cam I'll give you a link. :)
+Basseba That's awesome! Share them on my Facebook wall if you want, so others can see them too!
I might make one but use screws and then cover the holes with dowel to hid them :) Very good video :)
hey Bob i think you and the rest of the TH-cam woodworkers should have a competition then get viewers to vote. that would be awesome to watch
nice work,I really like the paint its a nice detail!!
good work l love these things
can you make decoration for bedroom girls bedroom like drawer or cloths hangar or any ideas but take small spaces
0:36 did you almost die from this flying piece of wood or...?
+Dan Kapla Nope, that's why I always stand to the side of a cut.
Holy crap haha lol
Oh holy shit
OMG!!!!!!
I see a lot of people using spray lacquer because it dries fast. I like lacquer but I hate the fumes. lacquer thinner is volatile. it evaporates so fast its explosive. Shellac if thinned properly dries just as fast and the thinner is alcohol. Alcohol is a lot less explosive. the other advantage to shellac is shellac re-wets the previous application so when you are done you have a single layer not multiple layers. you need a compressor and a small spray gun. but if you already have a compressor all you need is a detail spray gun. Harbor Freight sells a pretty good HVLP detail gun for like $16
If you wanted it to be really finished take the bottom and have couple passes to the planner BTW that spray really make that bottom wood pop
+Juan Santi Personally, I liked the contrast of the finished sides and semi rough bottom panel. You could certainly take it in either direction though.
I Like To Make Stuff I like it too I'm a rustic kinda guy but I was just throwing it to the few guys out there before they ask ...
Should be mentioned to look for the ippc code when choosing which pallets to use. Anything stamped (HT,KD or DH) is safe, anything with a MB (methyl-bromide) is not. If the pallet is not stamped it should not be used. It wasn't until 2003 in the US that it became standard practice to not use arsenic in pressure treatment of even residential grade lumber. Not a guarantee that it could be unsafe, but with sanding and cutting you would definitely want to take some extra precautions. No troll, just adding some constructive info. Still a great build and one of my favorite channels. -Chris
I wish he would have mentioned something in passing at least. Not hard to find good pallets just got to watch. Wonder what his thoughts are on this?
+effreek It's definitely something you need to be aware of when working with pallets, but it's also one of those things that I can't mention every time I use them in a video. There has been quite a bit of discussion around it on TH-cam, so I didn't feel the need to rehash it. Generally though, I only grab them if they're marked HT (heat treated)
Same here! I think there is too much fear mongering in the pallet usage world where misinformation abounds. . . Thanks for all the great projects! This one made me learn something new again. Keep them coming!
Cool like fonzie homeslice!!
well done!! thank you
can't wait to make one!!
will send pics!!
Could this be used to hold/carry some flower pots? I feel like it'd need a stronger connection for something a little heavier. What would be good to do in that case?
Good stuff! I wish I knew about that jig to get a straight edge on wonky boards...2 weeks ago (sad trombone). I'm assuming you made that?
+Craig Rettew Yeah, it's pretty handy! I did make it, based on another design I saw somewhere. Might have been Jay Bates or Steve Ramseys, I don't really remember. I've got a link to the hold down clamps in the description, they're very cheap so it's a cheap and simple jig to make.
+I Like To Make Stuff Steve Ramseys
+ElloHi ryan and Izzy Swan
Great project, thanks for sharing your idea.
"[...] like it would, wood to wood." Heh. laughed at that part. Keep up the good work Bob, thanks for the videos!
that sled! I must make it this week.