A Completely Different Way To Construct Furniture

I've been trying a few different ways of making furniture out of smaller pieces of scrap. I'm not sure if this method is more, or less work than traditional construction, but it was a lot of fun.
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[@GlueTubber]

Broadcast TV died when Epic UpCycling started putting out videos - it's way more satisfying to watch a master-craftsman build something from scraps than to watch a bunch of people act.

[@expatmoose]

You forgot no ads👍🏻 well I’ve not sofar anyway

[@beanieweenie9543]

If only that were true and the majority of the people in the world enjoyed watching this instead of garbage reality tv, it would be a much better world.

[@AnEvolvingApe]

I enjoy both.

[@LaMachine227]

If there was a cabinetmaking Oscar night, you would win all the trophies. You are just awesome. Thank's for sharing what you do 😏

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks very much :)

[@grahampickering1560]

Normally, most people turn their scrap wood into chopping boards. But this is next level! Well done Jason 👍

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Graham 👍

[@grahampickering1560]

@@EpicUpCycling You're very welcome buddy 👍

[@jeffyerden7190]

The only regret I have is, I can't give it two thumbs up.

[@sambishop3211]

Neither can a lot of woodworkers irl…

[@sinazimmermann8179]

@@sambishop3211 🤣🤣🤣

[@jeffwood8109]

That's ok, I'll give it a second one for you. Us Jeffs need to stick together.

[@stevenmacinnis418]

another thumbs up from me as well

[@The_Modeling_Underdog]

Here ye go, mate. Cheers.

[@kevinganje3356]

I KNEW you were gonna make two of 'em, I just KNEW it. And with a snap of the fingers.....TWO!! I laughed, and laughed. Thanks for the entertainment, Jason. You keep making 'em, and I'll keep watching 'em.

[@JMS-2111]

I don't know about anyone else but those look 100 times better than anything store bought. Am, as always, impressed. 👍

[@kathybrandt6060]

I love watching you work in your shop. You remind me so much of my grandfather, he was a builder also. And if I was quiet, I could sit and watch him, and I would watch him for hours. I wanted to thank you for helping me to remember a part of my childhood. It just brings me wonderful memories of my grandfather. I can’t wait to see what you’re going to make next and looking into your shop with all the different cabinets you made. It’s beautiful.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Kathy. I've got a big project on at the moment which is going to take a while so there might be a few smaller videos over the next few weeks.

[@willowscottling]

I think what I like best is seeing all the stuff I've watched you make over the years in the background. The nightstands are awesome too. Love the snap at the end.

[@withlove2963]

Right! I love how each piece is added and utilized making his workshop into an art piece.

[@vincegregory797]

Another mesmerising build, ingenious design and inevitably satisfying outcome. Don't mind admitting I'm rather envious of your talents my friend. Once again thanks for sharing.

[@ericolson6135]

To answer your musings of whether or not this process was more work versus other methods, might I remind you of the pieces you have built where you meticulously shape HUNDREDS OF SMALL PIECES to glue together, stain, etc. Your patience is amazing and incredibly inspiring. Another fantastic piece. Thank you for sharing your process.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Eric :)

[@Prbarr]

KZbin woodworking is obsessed with clamps. Love that you built these using only one, and then only to make it square. As always very inspirational, thanks for sharing

[@fatroberto3012]

Not in this video but I always like it when Jason uses a few opposing wedges to do what other KZbinrs would use twenty 4 foot clamps for.

[@skydiver7310]

I love your work. All this old-school tool's. My father wars a cabinetmaker. Kind regards from Dresden Germany

[@Jim-DCE]

Love his work and creativity. Anyone else notice how close he lets his fingers get to blades (specifically with the table saw ... less than an inch!!)

[@markp4406]

Any job you do is a joy to behold, you know your getting something from nothing worth everything Sometimes i wish you was on here a lot more than you are But i know the work the time the editing means there's only so much you can do So i truly appreciate your time and effort very much and i impatiently wait for you next masterpiece Nice work Jason your a credit to the youtube community

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thank you, Mark. I wish I could get more videos out, but yes, the editing makes it slow work. Hopefully not too long until the next one 🙂

[@WonkyStud]

I once saw your Narnia closet thumbnail and went like "Oh yeah, let's bash that fraud..." here I still am as a humble subscriber

[@KyleD-kg3rh]

When I can’t sleep at night I put one of your videos on. Always relaxes me and get me to sleep real quick! Then I gotta rewatch the next day to see what I missed 😂

[@ChiefsFan62]

Finally a good use for pressed wood. I couldn't believe I was seeing that in your shop at first! LOL Love the tables!!

[@flashflame4952]

At 14:28 as you were sanding down your latest and amazing creation, I was noticing the COOLEST things behind you and I watched you build them all. What a super clean and neat workshop you have!! I click the THUMBS UP before I even begin to watch any of your videos because it's a sure thing I will really like whatever you make! I really enjoyed this A LOT! Great idea! If I saw these somewhere I'd not hesitate to buy them both! Just AWESOME!

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks very much :)

[@RYwoodview]

Seeing you finally smile at the very end is the highlight!

[@ELCADAROSA]

Beautiful work! Yep! The magical duplicating finger snap! Looks like a set of bedroom nightstands.

[@crowlers6]

Your talent and creativity are second to none! I love the look of your workshop, it has made a huge transformation over the years from all the projects that you have done! Thank you for posting these works of art and have a great day!

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks very much :)

[@Restomaniac]

Awesome as always! It's a great pleasure to watch you at work 😊🤗

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks :)

[@RicoLen1]

Man for a minute there I thought you were going to be building those out of particle board! I was thinking: "Wow! This I have GOT to see!" This makes more sense though! A very good way to use up a bunch of scraps!

[@eggsngritstn]

Same, brother, same. Somewhat relieved when he went back to the scraps.

[@user-ro9bi7nq2t]

Как всегда превосходно!!! Мастер!!! Жму руку вам!!! И крепкого здоровья вам и всем вашим близким!!!

[@EpicUpCycling]

👍

[@jennynations04]

You are a crafty little devil. I love these nightstands. I was hoping through this entire video you were making two. I should've just known - you dont do things halfway. Great job.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks very much :)

[@kittyhawk7060]

As a former cabinet maker, I really enjoyed seeing this project. The dark accents added to this work. It turned out really nice. Kudos.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks very much :)

[@The_Modeling_Underdog]

Epic UpCycling, indeed. While watching the assembly of the particle boards, I thought "What's he up to?" at first. Then it reminded me of what - trying hard not to spoil new viewers here - them folks at the furniture shop across the street use for some large-quantity projects. Very clever way to ensure matching measurements. As always, it's a true pleasure watching your videos. Well done, Jason. Cheers.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks very much :)

[@chrismoose64]

Love this. Just found an old Stanley router plane in a French barn. I'll be restoring that next week.

[@dianeladico1769]

The skill and precision goes without saying but I'm struck by what a powerful mind you have to visualize all these amazing creations and make them a reality.

[@jimmcnett]

It looks like it may be a little more work. For a lot of satisfaction. They look so good. Thank you for sharing.

[@ScottK]

This. Is. BRILLIANT. Simple enough for a Cro Magnon such as myself to create, fancy enough that design houses would charge hundreds for it.

[@jakhan4203]

Utterly stunned by all your projects. The same care & attention goes into everything...be they bedside tables, or enormous storage units...just perfection!

[@davidcornell9167]

Ahh, back to the brown tones. All you make is great but I really appreciate the browns. Thanks again Jason.

[@johnhorner5711]

Finally, a good reason why cheap particle board flat-pack "furniture" exists :). As a sacrificial form around which to make something awesome. Bravo! When you first rolled that white monstrosity into the video frame I thought "oh no"!

[@mandyleeson1]

Well I was going to go to bed, but when I saw you’d downloaded another video I had to watch it. I’m so glad I did. So now, in addition to artist, designer, craftsman, we can add innovator to your credits. Just brilliant. Thanks Jason.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks very much, Mandy :)

[@nickprice7752]

He really is a very good maker.. blows me away with every project

[@marcush1968]

Me to 😂

[@TexTom1981]

Dang...that's the hardest IKEA drawer chest ever! ;-) Beauty.

[@Naiemaa]

That is also the best use of a flat back I’ve ever seen 😂(a jig)

[@davidsneddon2242]

Just the total concept is amazing combined with your natural ability and craftsmanship Jason, just so watchable and absorbing.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks very much, David.

[@juliacollett6160]

Your creativity is, as always inspiring. Once again I am in awe. Also, to see your workshop in the background and realise I have watched you create every one of them over the years. You could give guided tours and you would have queues of people wanting to see "the master craftsman" and your amazing creations. Yes, I am unashamedly addicted to your videos and hope to see many, many more.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks very much, Julia :)

[@robynw6307]

Loving the round endgrains showing. Great job.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks 👍

[@adstoop7885]

You are the wonderful carpenter and your wife plays the flute in the garden in the background. The result is again miraculous. Greetings from the Netherlands.

[@charleswilson8915]

What a refreshing way to use your scraps. Love the way you used the melamine for the mold. Keep going Master. 😅

[@kathybrandt6060]

Wow the nightstand is beautifully done. Now you can make a set of dressers.

[@cathybenson5119]

Love your work, mate. You build such beautiful pieces of furniture. 🥰🥰👏👏👍👍🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Cathy 👍

[@funkypunkypine]

How ingenious! What a cool way to use up all those small scraps. I wish more people would get more into the spirit of "waste not, want not."

[@Dawn-pe5to]

The artistry is captivating and the patience this demands is admirable.

[@hjecoelln5980]

Another top performance. With you, a piece of wood can feel happy because it is really refined.

[@russelblackwell6041]

A different method but still the same quality of work you must have been a teacher at a well-respected school or a carpenter by trade, but you still take it to the next level thanks for another great video

[@user-rp5pu1kh3b]

It is always a great pleasure to watch you work. You have a skill that I have rarely seen in a carpenter. I am certain that your furniture, if well maintained, will outlast all of us. Ready for a few centuries?

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks very much :)

[@BuildiTDIYIsrael]

perfect free-hand half-blind dovetails. WOW. amazing skill. I love this project- a very cool idea for scraps.

[@VeretenoVids]

It took me a minute to figure out where you were going, but once I did, I actually said "How cool!" out loud to nobody but the cats. Your shop is looking AMAZING these days!

[@lisastreet8920]

I love your “Tetris” tables. You are so clever.

[@kartoffelkaefer71]

Starting the day with a relaxing video. The day couldn't be better 😊 Have a great day and a relaxed weekend Greetings from Germany 🫡

[@user-or9zw7go3r]

Those were truly epic! They look great. Thanks again for another inspirational video!

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks 👍

[@MelaDIY]

Really great 🤩Your videos are so relaxing and inspiring at the same time. Thanks for sharing! 👋🙋‍♀👋

[@Lorddanielrushton371]

I agree with JMS. Those are better looking than anything on the market. Using the broken cabinet to be the template for the new ones was brilliant. Great job, and I like how you have added the figure Snap to create the second on.

[@johnarmenta2199]

OH! I am looking forward to this one! I LOVE your work. Thank you for posting it. I've learned so much watching your content. Perhaps someday I may be able to glue two straight pieces of wood together. 😂😂😂😂

[@fatroberto3012]

I was actually about to start doing what my wife considers an important job when I saw this appear. I felt very pleased with myself for figuring out what the melamine boards were for almost instantly. Obviously there was no way they were going to be part of the final product! It's always mind blowing to think of the work behind the finger snap duplication!!

[@user-oi1si8wp3g]

I came into this video pretty skeptical. In love with the idea by the end. What it's about : making useful beautiful things from common materials, not fragile works of art from $ and plastic. Thanks a bunch.

[@tovemagnussen4423]

Again, you are my zen! ❤❤❤ Watching you work your magic relaxes me! My heartdoctor approves! 😊

[@ValeuaDica]

This is literally thinking outside the box

[@paulsouth3926]

What can one say other than Brilliant. These builds are just mesmerising, as others have commented, who needs mainstream junk TV! 👌

[@tomrailton9201]

My hobby apart from fishing is watching videos and I watch thousands. Your channel is the best by far only thing I wish they were longer. That 30 minutes just flew by. Take care and stay safe sir. Tom.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Cheers Tom 👍

[@psguardian]

How dare you make scraps look that good! Frig, I don't have a thickness planer but, now I want to do something like this. Well done!

[@garyfrench6350]

Your craftsmanship is outstanding. The ending was just brilliant, how another unit appeared. 👏

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks very much :)

[@luigimariani1650]

Hi Jason, I never get tired of seeing your projects from the beginning of the videos to the end, the bedside tables are really beautiful, congratulations.💯

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks very much, Luigi :)

[@johnnyb95678]

The finger snap was cool. But the build using scraps and the base frame is brilliant. Another great video. Thank you!

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks very much :)

[@brendanf8969]

Your router table setup is brilliant! Great build as always

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks very much :)

[@mikealbrecht3990]

Moving up to fine furniture? I hope the recipient of those appreciates them as much as I enjoyed watching you make them.

[@MADZIA0606]

*Gorgeous !I really like the mosaic nature of these bedside tables*

[@shirleyannconfer9651]

I really like this set. I’m glad you chose the lighter finish for the butcher block areas, and the darker legs and hardware are a nice accent. It’s a beautiful innovation, and a method to remember for other projects.

[@-ZIO]

Been watching this channel for a few years now. The method by which most everything you build is different. Unconventional. Still very interesting, unique, quite useful and always entertaining. And sometimes I learn something too so I'm a subscriber for life.

[@anwolfs9804]

What a lovely little nightstand, would that it would be so easy and quick to snap your fingers and have it duplicated (but where's the fun in that?) Nice idea, will have to try it that way

[@lizdini722]

I want you to know that even though I seem to have missed your name somewhere along the line, I just love watching you work. You are a TRUE MASTER. Thank You ,Sir!

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks very much. Jason.

[@aaronstill3810]

You sir are most definitely in my top 3 of the most talented people on KZbin 😊

[@JDKempton]

All of those pieces sitting on the work bench to be put back together looks intimidating

[@alanguerin610]

Gave it a thumbs-up before the video even started. Awesome work.

[@anitabreukers-rc4lp]

Nice idea to use old furniture, to make new furniture. Very nice as always. With greeings front Steyl in the Netherlands.

[@leiwa100]

The way you freehand cut those dovetails was quite the flex. Mad skills. Very impressive build as always.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks :)

[@jeanloreaud9282]

Surprenante façon de faire un meuble,mais très efficace,le résultat est vraiment réussi,encore du très joli travail,à bientôt salut Jeannot 🛠😉

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thank you, Jeannot :)

[@michaelmorgan9973]

I am always amazed when I watch this channel. This man is a magician with wood.

[@larryk6330]

Another brilliant idea turned into a beautiful piece. Great work!

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks very much, Larry :)

[@Quaker521]

They turned out well and I'm sure would make a welcome addition to any bedroom. Brilliant, thanks for the upload.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks :)

[@mickihipp]

Another great Build! I thought you were going to make nesting tables at first. You, Jason are a Master Craftsman!!

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Micki :)

[@luciahaydee.2323]

Salúdos Cordiales desde Santiago de Chile !

[@alanmcwilliams4264]

Another "Epic" build video, just love these trash to treasure videos

[@user-ph6ey5kh5o]

Я Вас обожаю! Как у Вас всё красиво и эстетично!

[@swirlgalaxy]

Bravo Maestro, Bravo!!! Another brilliant execution of your skills as a master!!! Big bear hugs from Kenny in Ohio USA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@EpicUpCycling]

Cheers Kenny :)

[@perryingto]

Outstanding. No pun intended 😊

[@111sconeful]

A little of this a little of that and voilà a work of art.

[@eggsngritstn]

Always thought provoking. I couldn't figure the melamine board, then you used it as a form. Whew.

[@mudrat52]

Love them. I can sit for hours watching you work ❤

[@user-wc9tq4fi4y]

Fiel como siempre viendo tus videos , tus trabajos tan hermosos un verdadero maestro de la madera. Abrazos desde argentina

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks :)

[@bnhietala]

All of those different wood grains look so awesome together! Wicked cool idea!

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks :)

[@reverendtfg6802]

*I love the end grain pieces mixed in. That, and the dark legs/handles. Fantastic work.*

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks :)

[@pattyanndoyle502]

You are truly the wood whisperer love watching you work. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks very much :)

[@apeturescience9026]

Ahh the magic of editing. Love your videos inspiring and relaxing!

[@victor58010]

By the way,that routing plane is a thing of beauty !

[@EpicUpCycling]

One of my favourite tools :)

[@jt9498]

Yes, that's definitely a different way to construct furniture! And what a beautiful job you did! Quite unique! :)

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks very much :)

[@patpaulson1108]

Your vids are flooding youtube. Very good skills! Most individuals that own $100,000 worth of equipment. Having 30+ yrs in an occupation would make you a Master Carpenter. So, yes all your projects are masterfully done. So, whether you use scrap or mahogany, I would expect any project to be completed exceptional. I'll keep my fingers crossed that you never ask a viewer for donations!

[@piggybakkers]

Brilliant my friend. As per usual your imagination and craftsmanship is spellbinding. Excellent ending worthy of Bewitched! lol.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks very much :)