A Secret Project I Made From Scrap Wood

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[@nancybrennemann2203]

I can’t believe I just found your channel about a month ago! I’ve been trying to watch all your videos because I am so impressed with your skills. I was you about 40 years ago! Building stuff and learning skills at a young age. Teaching myself how to use different tools and trying new things. However, your skill set is far better than I was at your age. I really enjoy your commentary during the videos and I’m really impressed with your attention to detail. Love your style and I’m looking forward to more videos. I watch and it makes me smile and in a way, I’m super proud of you. It’s good to know that we have younger generations carrying the torch onward.

[@merriman420]

Pretty cool design with the clouds. Makes the grain of the plywood look like rain from the cloud

[@JoshuaRes]

I feel your pain with scrap. I even pick it out of dumpsters when I see it! Hate to see things go to waste. 😂

[@ohasis8331]

Lol, I have blocks as small as an inch (25mm) square

[@thePavuk]

any piece have usage. Even smallest piece can be wedge, fill or support that don't need to bee cut of other material.

[@sheilaw977]

I wanted to wave a hand at you. many years back when I worked in construction there were no other women around. Ivenjoyed working with wood with my tools because Iiked to get my hands dirty, now I have a small shop like you. I can’t begin to tell you how good it feels to see other women enjoying this craft. It really makes my heart smile. Because back then it was hard spiritually working where women weren’t thought to belong .. but I did ❤️

[@ericserafim7954]

That's a smart way to give it a second life

i'd love to see more of those smaller projects with scrapwood!

[@Agent_Starling]

And sanding..... And sanding.... And sanding.... 😅👍😅👍. Such a cool idea!

[@sgsax]

Hard to throw those scraps away when they're still perfectly good for something. 😁 These trays look really cool! Love using the Valchromat to add color. Thanks for sharing!

[@Zulatek666]

The wife and I love your channel! Happy holidays!

[@bahijtaouk]

They're gorgeous!

[@Akitene]

I do like material pity and your Apollo-13-style connection of the power planer with the shop vac.

[@GetHandsDirty]

:)

[@debbydhill]

Love this!

[@cillyede]

Gut gemacht. Thanks for showing. 😃🇩🇪

[@xChikyx]

12:31 ok, that's a genius idea

[@PivoskeGaming]

I didn’t know Rubio monocoat was food-safe. Now I know that I gonne use it more on like servingboards. Thanks! And great project with the colored mdf and plywood

[@cinematographybycss]

I can't believe the one I wanted was left! I was finally able to buy a piece of your work!

[@GetHandsDirty]

Yaaaay!! Thank you 😊

[@cinematographybycss]

@@GetHandsDirty Thank you for making such great content! And for the opportunity to buy your craftpersonship.

[@j.f.l.7649]

Your videos Always put a smile on my face🙂

[@supernova_project]

I wish you success. Abu Youssef, a civil engineer from Egypt, hurghada

[@georgeswahid4663]

You killed it 😍😍😍😍 wooow I loved them

[@lifeeventslegalplan]

Two things..."I took joy from arranging the clouds in a rainbow fashion"...epic!! Also, the cutoffs standing on end remind me of a skyline...future project? Keep on creating!!!

[@gregmize01]

Amazing!😳

[@ronhorne5079]

Devotion, dedication and craftsmanship. keep up the good work!

[@GetHandsDirty]

Always great to have your feedback, Ron!

[@21thTek]

Love your videos cause you are professional and have your own original style and art !

[@joshualloyd2915]

Nice work! I keep even small scraps as well. I thought I could never use most of it, but then I got a lathe and worked through most of my scraps! It’s amazing how much creativity scraps force out.

[@simoncroatia]

Absolutely fabulous.

[@GetHandsDirty]

If it comes from you, I believe it! :) Thanks Simon!

[@JR-dd4ec]

This project made me feels like an 80's kid plus being a 44 year old machinist thanks!!! LOVE YOUR WORK!!!!

[@dwylhq874]

Don't _neeeed_ one of these ... but love your work so much that we _had_ to get one! 😍 Obrigado por tudo que fazes Cris! ❤

[@GetHandsDirty]

Uau, obrigada!!

[@user-tn7xo7ky9o]

My questions is did u throw away the scrap cut offs from the boards or did u save them to create a city landscape? 🤣

[@GetHandsDirty]

I thought about that!! Ahahaha, they are still here. I might do it!

[@user-tn7xo7ky9o]

@@GetHandsDirty That's funny, I saw potential soon as the edges cut away! When your so creative everything has possibilities. Love ur vids & shop!!

[@MiroAcronymity]

@@GetHandsDirty there are also some videos about sound diffusion boards made from scrap wood like this. Might look good in your studio or apartment and reduce some echo.

[@Sewcialitecrew]

Hahaha I was thinking the same thing!

[@fapyfuchs]

🤭 I also had the city association, as I saw those offcuts. I'm dreaming about a coffee table in that style, glass top, city below. But I think those weren't enough for that.

[@VeretenoVids]

What a fun project!

[@dpm1057]

Terifffic project... love the cloud accent, as usually very nicely done!

[@sapeurad2669]

It's such a pleasure to have you back !

[@Marcos-74]

I love making these kinds of boards.😊

[@lacybookworm5039]

I have the same problem with throwing out scraps. It was really cool to see you transform scrap wood into a new product.

[@slanwar]

I have a rule if is smaller than my hand I will use on my shop's fireplace unless is plywood which I trash.

[@indycustommade3568]

Great job. I'm always impressed by the uniqueness of your projects. At first, I was thinking that cutting boards and plywood wouldn't work so well. They turned out really nice for use as a serving board. I'm looking forward to your next project. Take care.

[@ulisezg4419]

Heeeey, no nos abandones tanto, más videos mas seguido 🙏🙏🙏 Saludos desde MX!!!

[@wetdog440]

Nice work! I've made lots of cutting boards, and I use a pinch of salt between the layers of glue surfaces to keep them from moving around. It works really well

[@ericpetitclerc5519]

We never have enough ideas to put scrap wood valuable... Thank you!

[@jerryrudolph6603]

Beautiful presentation. Look forward to many more vids

[@lauramarshall6376]

I love these. Unlike a lot of people, I LOVE the look of plywood edges.

[@songs8619]

Totally love this project!!!!

[@Erik_The_Viking]

What a lovely and very colorful project! A great way to use up those scraps that we always save "just in case". This gives me a great idea to use up some of the ash boards I have around my shop space....

[@kahoycrafts]

Nice way to utilize your scrap wood, you're so talented! 😍

[@MCsCreations]

Really beautiful work, Cris! They look amazing! 😃 About the wood scraps, I just saw a history of a guy who teardown a wall from his basement and found the entrance to an old subterranean settlement! Now imagine how much scraps he can store there! 😂 Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@GetHandsDirty]

Whaaat? Wow 🤣 thanks a lot buddy!

[@Xyolyp]

You can sprinkle salt in the glue to avoid the pieces from shifting during the glue up

[@GetHandsDirty]

I have heard about it multiple times but have never tried it. I'll try to remember next time!

[@mr_torx]

No, that’s no solution, better is to wait for about three minutes before you put them together.

[@901D]

This reminds me of a recent video by Michael Alm. He also made a cutting board out of scrap wood. and also Good job :)

[@GetHandsDirty]

I know, we spoke about this when I saw his beautiful boards!

[@garagemonkeysan]

Great film. Gorgeous boards. Nice use of scraps. Mahalo for sharing! : )

[@aviajarehema7393]

Very impressive!

[@phrebh]

*THAT'S* the music I've had stuck in my head all day! Nice. 🙂

[@user-bm1cm2rj5i]

Boom!

[@NickGranville]

Looks great. Just curious, isn’t the glue is plywood toxic? Or did you use a ply which is good safe? Maybe it’s ok when it’s sealed? Asking cause I like the idea and may use it up my ply scraps in the future in a similar way. Thanks

[@GetHandsDirty]

I wouldn’t say it is safe as a cutting board but with a proper food safe finish that seals the plywood, there wouldn’t be a problem placing food on top. Even if the plywood resin was food safe, I wouldn't use it as a cutting board because the birch layers are quite splittery. I don't recommend sharp knives on this type of kitchen board.

[@petpaltea]

@@GetHandsDirty I depends on the plywood and/or MDF you have. I know, you are in contact with producers of these colored MDF; maybe you should ask them. Formaldahyde is no joke, even if some say small doses are not toxic. Oiled or wax finish will not keep off gassing in check, even it is small or negligible. Selling material that is not food safe as "food safe" is a bit misleading, to say the least.

[@IEnjoyCreatingVideos]

Nice work on the cutting boards /serving trays Cristiana! Thanks for sharing the build with us!👍💖😎JP

[@celticwoodworking8706]

Tip! To keep the glue up from slipping, use a small amount of sawdust sprinkle on the glue surface. It really does work. Some use salt, but I don't have any salt in my shop. LOL

[@dougs6460]

Hi Cris. I hear that if you sprinkle table salt on your wet glue the pieces don't slide as much when you clamp them. You have such great imagination for your projects!

[@BainHAMMER]

that works as a charm

[@GetHandsDirty]

I hear it too but never gave it try. Will try to remember next time!

[@dougs6460]

@@GetHandsDirty PS There is no such thing as scrap wood in woodworking, only future projects!

[@composing-chaos]

They are beautiful. I like the call back to the cloud. I like that colored mdf.

[@bobwebberkc]

I really love your work!

[@lourivalsantos7213]

Gostei. Reciclando as sobras de madeira.

[@meeziemom]

I am always so impressed with your beautiful work! I wish I had your talent!

[@Jkcreswell]

4:16 that glue squeeze out was so satisfying to watch!

[@ericainspace]

A very cool design! Thanks for sharing as always

[@AmosAmerica]

Love! Well done and so creative!

[@GustavoPanda]

This channel is one of my favorites, so well done, she's awesome!

[@moritsu]

How lovely! Also, I loved the "até já" at the end. Makes me feel like home.

[@Lorddanielrushton371]

Throw some sawdust on the glue between boards. This should help the boards not sliding around.

[@RocketChild]

Really great way of recycling the old materials and making something beautiful 🤩

[@beardedfamilyman243]

First time visiting this channel and I really enjoyed your video. Keep up the good work!

[@helenakhudyna2360]

Oh, my! When I watch a woodworking video, I always feel pity for the scraps and fantasize what I would make with it, but definitely save first... Do I have a problem?

[@logiboy123]

Clearly you could make more of these. They sold out instantly and are beautiful.

[@TheQriz]

Lovely project, I never thought of coloured MDF used like this. Tip, to stop things from swimming during glue up, rub some 80 grit sandpaper over the glue or even salt or fine sand. It will stop shifting on you a lot!

[@withJordanFrank]

I always learn something from you, even on a seemingly "simple" video. Thank you!

[@jeddelvalle3626]

Perfection 👌

[@bizzobandoli]

Seu trabalho é sempre feito com perfeição

[@termz2230]

Love your videos, thanks for sharing.

[@SomeDudeOnline]

I want to see one of these damn videos where the scrap would is actually a bunch of scrap wood. I have a handful of scraps as large as all of the scraps she’s using and a ton of scraps ranging from 1/4”x2” to 1”x4”

[@Trust_me_I_am_an_Engineer]

What a great idea to use up those long narrow plywood leftovers, Cris! I don't like throwing them away either, because it's perfectly good material, that deserves to be made into something and I've already made so many paint stirring sticks. In case this is your last video of 2022, have a nice end of year and thank you so much for all the nice videos. Até já😉.

[@GetHandsDirty]

Hi Walter, I'm happy to hear you enjoyed this one! See you soon!

[@sammysamsam2992]

SOLD OUT! Nice work! Love it

[@scottthomas5999]

Great project. You have great tools. Love the router table.

[@timstratton9]

Beautiful. If you get to do it again maybe incorporate some coloured thin strips into the plywood section to make it look like it’s raining.

[@sixwheelsdown7453]

Hey - you rock. I love the simple design. Good job!

[@barberspaddockwoodworking]

Always inspiring, always amazing. Bravo.

[@mr_torx]

Wow, great work, many little steps to a grat product.

[@Luca_epoxydesign]

Complimenti! Veramente belli!

[@AJB2K3]

Skateboard?

[@mirtamichelangeli]

So cool!!! You rock!❤

[@rogut8]

You are such a talented person. My hat's off to you :) Outstanding work

[@edmoregombana9702]

❤❤❤❤❤ ABSOLUTELY 💯 % LOVE IT

[@gfidd]

super cool scrap wood project. Love it.

[@user-tn7xo7ky9o]

Have have a ton of scrap from 2 yrs of home reno, my father keeps telling me to throw it in the fire pit, yet I just can't. That beautiful scrap cypress can make something, right?

[@neumarcunha4874]

Amazing work!

[@fetabrown]

Enjoyed this, really appreciated the tip to put masking tap over logo pieces before burning with laser. Haven’t used one yet, but hope to in future.

[@vdis]

4:08 Use the remaining open time to allow the glue to loose some moisture and soak into the fibers. Once the surface starts to become tacky you can assamble the pieces without them swimming all over the place. Also you wont get as much squeeze out.

[@GetHandsDirty]

I see what you mean, but doesn't the glue line become thicker? Since less glue will escape because it isn't runny anymore.

[@vdis]

@@GetHandsDirty The idea is let the glue soak into the wood. Then there is no need to force glue in and you only need a fraction of the glue you used before. Finding a good balance with minimal application of glue and squeeze out while maintaining the strength I haven't mastered, yet. I still use too much glue and most of the time I don't wait long enough (or my glue is just too old). So I still produce squeeze out but the "swimming" isn't as bad as before. I've learned this from other woodworkers on YT. None are english, though.

[@Stelios.Posantzis]

2:46 Here's an idea of what to do with small, unwanted wood scraps: sound diffuser panels - especially big ones. Cutting off the jagged edge at 2:46 you instantly get one, albeit rather small. People pay seriously good money for these things and I bet one made of multicoloured bits of mdf is one no-one has ever thought of making. Search for sound diffuser (diffusion) or sound absorber (absorption) panels and you'll instantly find what I mean. They can take a lot of time to make if you're cutting the bits that are needed to make them intentionally at random lengths but if you already have a head start on this, why not?

[@alsanova]

That turn out awesome! 👍👌

[@alonsiu]

te felicito!!!! que excdlentes trabajos..sigue asI

[@MrMegaMaui]

Un bel calendario perpetuo in mdf colorato

[@JENNISWISS]

so great 🤗 BIG COMPLIMENT👍🍀🍀🍀🍀

[@augusthavince8909]

All I got to work with is scrap, so I'm taking ideas away from this. And I'll be watching for more.

[@NeonsStyleHD]

Enought with the bright white screens. Some of us are photosensitive!

[@brigitteprovost4306]

Beau travail, C'est magnifique vraiment! 👍👍👏

[@PedroCostaLopes]

Reconfortante saber que não sou o único a não suportar deitar fora pequenas sobras de madeira (e afins)...

[@j.c.3800]

Great! Thanks.