Three Year Quest to Build a Perfect Workshop out of Scrap and Upcycled Materials

[@triciaringquist6723]

I’ve watched hours of your videos now literally…. That’s easy to do now…. I am in a wheelchair and lost my son due to Covid…. I often wonder what you’re thinking about what’s going on in your head I’ve never seen you have a bit of company. You must enjoy your solitude? I’ve had many hours to contemplate life. I’m a creative person too. Almost anything, though from painting to making jewelry but because my grandfather and I were so close carpentry has always been amazing to me the resilience of the wood, the ability to change it into any shape. It’s just pretty amazing stuff. Keep up the good work. I truly enjoy watching your videos and the intricacies and methodical thinking it’s great! you devised ways to make practically anything you need. It’s this world came to a standstill. It’s guys like you that’ll have the skill to survive.!

[@usernamepending332]

There’s no woodworking channel out there that inspires me more than yours. I’ve had friends harass me for spending so much time milling wood from pallets and old furniture. “You know you can just buy wood?” But it’s not about the cost. It’s about keeping something from going to the landfill and making something beautiful and useful out of it. I’ve learned so much from you on every aspect of woodworking from milling scrap into project wood to decorative finish work. My goal for my shop is to do as you’ve done and make an awesome shop with handmade pieces out of scrap.

[@easymedia7988]

There is something about using reclaimed wood 😊

[@nathanredd9154]

I literally watched the entire video - first time visitor too, I think? What an accomplishment! Such beautiful work, too. Bravo!

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks :)

[@scottperine8027]

I’m grateful that you have healed and back working again,your presence was missed! Your variety of tools keeps me coming back for more of your exquisite projects Jason.

[@gouldthorp]

I'm 80 years old and I used to call myself a woodworker, but having watched some of your beautifully done videos, I think my new title will be Sawdust Generator. I admire your incredible accuracy in fitting the many pieces so perfectly and of course, the beauty of the finished products. Major kudos to you, Sir and Happy New Year.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks. Happy New Year.

[@christinewade1895]

Thank goodness you put this together! I was going into excessive drawer making withdrawal 😊. Hoping you are healing well, listen to your hand therapist and do the exercises! All the best in the new year 🎉

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks. Happy new year :)

[@sharonbuckley4591]

It is encouraging to see someone so talented doing something very productive and useful. I hope you are passing on this knowledge to someone else , perhaps your son if you have one or another young person who wants to learn. Too many of these talents are being lost to mass production.

[@victoriareyes5748]

Have I watched all of these videos before? Yes! Am I going to rewatch them in this video? Also, yes! Your ability to turn something old into something new is just amazing.

[@flora1881]

The beauty of your woodwork is paired with excellent video editing that makes watching what you do so so entertaining, interesting. I don’t know if you also take care of the video production but kudos squared is so well deserved!

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks very much :)

[@shaun30-3-mg9zs]

Just watched the second half, amazing work. it's brilliant to watch a master craftsman enjoying his work and giving it 100% I can see it in your work. Keep on making and I will keep on watching, all the best take care

[@GeorginaRankin]

Hi Jason, I have been following your channel for what seens like forever. I love to just sit and watch you work without all the loud noise in the background. I am not a woodworker in any way, but truly admire anyone who can take a piece of scrap and turn it into something beautiful. Thanks for sharing what you did over the last few years, and I hope your hand is mending slowly but sorely

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Georgina :)

[@AndreasLoizides-k1g]

Just can’t get enough of your videos. Planet earth needs more people like you. Can’t wait for the next video

[@ralfweber7562]

What great jobs you`ve done in 2024 and hopefully will do in 2025.👍I really would like to know how you`re planning these builds, how about a video with this theme?

[@EpicUpCycling]

It's on my to-do list.

[@stevenzinn6011]

First off, Alfred E Newman made me chuckle. Thanks for inviting us into your shop over the years. I suspect you’ll be needing a bigger shop. Everything in its place is a beautiful thing. Hope you are healing up well.

[@Just_Smile-n2w]

3:14 That look of infinite sanding. 😂 I’m thrilled you put this compilation together. You’ve created a gorgeous, functional workshop out of scrap. ❤

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks.

[@creativetdt23]

Every video on your channel is a treasure trove! The little tips you share are not only creative but also practical. Thank you so much for making life easier!"

[@LisaJudd-o3m]

Can’tbeat drawers that’s fantastic thanks Jason good stuff mate hope you’re healing good can’t wait to see you got for this year cheers buddy

[@lynnew5619]

Annnd done. Took me 3 days, but I just wanted to re-watch the beautiful things this guy made. 👍

[@wardmacleod3765]

Watched the 100 Drawer video and your look when sanding all the little pieces was priceless and then to get hit with a MAD magazine...brilliant. Always enjoy your videos and work, hope you get healed up soon and look forward to your upcoming videos in 2025. Now to watch the rest of this video.

[@peterthill]

The thing is I watched all the vids as they are ‚standalone‘. But in the summary I see details that I miss or forget 😉 Thx for sharing 👍

[@LuigiRosa]

Hi, hope that your hand is healing, so you can return in operation with your amazing works. Happy new year from Italy!

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks. Hand is healing well. Happy New Year :)

[@GreenPumpkin767]

Thanks! Simply Amazing. 😊😊😊

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks very much :)

[@darrylharris2475]

So glad that you were healed up now and ready to start making new videos for us. Have a happy new year Jason.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Happy New Year, Darryl :)

[@ivanstiles7030]

I've enjoyed seeing the progression of your shop over the past couple years. You do some amazing work while using recycled materials.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks :)

[@MomOfAnAngelinHeaven]

I am an avid watcher of your channel and have no idea how you come up with the incredible plans for these intricate builds. But then I see the piles and piles of cut and sanded parts to make up the gazillions of drawers and realize I should really be in awe of your patience! You never cease to amaze sir! Happiest of New Years!

[@EpicUpCycling]

Happy New Year :)

[@bansai-tech3194]

Thank God for your recovery, and thank you for this long gift.

[@raymonddevlin1272]

Were going to have to come up with a new word for the ridiculous amount of Epic-ness contained in this video, Epic just doesn't do it justice anymore.

[@daveking5680]

Absolute Legend! So calming and inspiring. Happy new Year!

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks. Happy New Year :)

[@JeffStoner]

Always a pleasure watching your videos...even for the 3rd, 4th, 5th....time. 🙂

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Jeff 👍

[@michaelhanes4120]

Thank you for putting together this compilation while you're on your healing journey. You truly are a beautiful soul and I'm watching you great wellness

[@brettwilson9181]

Hi Jason, i have been watching your channel from the beginning. One thing that you have done for me is changed my understanding of workflow in my workshop. I used to always look for the fastest ways to do things, but your use of simple hand tools and great patience has actually changed my approach and my woodworking is better for it. thanks.

[@EpicUpCycling]

That's great to hear 👍

[@RYwoodview]

You are amazing, Jason. Got to be the most patient, focused man in history. But . . . what's next?

[@gene_takavic57]

Turning "trash" into treasure. I think everybody dreams to have a workspace like this!

[@luciahaydee.2323]

Tómese todo el tiempo que sea necesario para su recuperación Señor EPIC . Muchas gracias por el contenido de su canal . Saludos cordiales desde Santiago de Chile 🇨🇱 👍

[@glennreach6930]

Totally love the bottle cap idea on your work bench. Very innovative. You really have that artists touch.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks very much :)

[@jamesfischer5389]

Hope you're on the mend and doing well Jason! I'm pretty sure I've seen all of the individual videos of these projects, but I'm excited to see them again! ALL Are Amazing!!! ☮️💜🇺🇸

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks James 👍

[@MarkThomas123]

It takes a while, but, what satisfaction!! I always said.. You can never have enough small parts cabinets and drawers for organizing and keeping things.. Don''t have enough good places to put things, you will be forever looking for what you know you have,,,, Somewhere.. Ha..Ha.. Great Looking Shop!! Saw your hand was progressing well.. See you back in the shop soon!!

[@craigg5051]

Hahaha I love that you’re reading MAD. That’s funny. I haven’t read that in years

[@GGCGAGSG]

2 1/2 hours…. Ok, let me prepare some snacks and get comfortable. I can’t wait to watch! Watching from America. God bless you Jason!

[@LS-uv9gg]

Thanks!

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks very much :)

[@mickihipp]

Awesome recap of your tool storage. I hope you're healing well and see you back in action soon. Happy New Year to you, Jason, and the family. God bless. Pease, Love and God speed... Micki

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Micki. Happy New Year :)

[@kadaenna531]

I'm speechless. Hopefully i can write ! Thank you for these 2:38:59 of creativity, patience, talent and love of work. HAve a very beautiful year dear artist

[@drunkdunc8738]

Two and a half hours Jason ? I don’t know how many beers this is going to cost me but I’m in for the long haul 🥴🍻

[@EpicUpCycling]

Cheers, Dunc. Hope you enjoy 👍

[@marcocalanchini7545]

😂😂😂

[@DaleDix]

I only got through 1 but started watching at midnight

[@Woodenp3ck]

Ahaha 🤣

[@JohnThorpe1623]

Make a game of it: one drink for every drawer!

[@edwardwilliams9923]

Jason I actually just watched this in one setting even though I have watched them all when you originally made them!! Amazing workmanship!!

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks very much :)

[@tardismole]

I hope you and your family had a great Christmas and New Year, and I hope your hand is getting better. Always a joy to watch your videos, but two and a half hours is pure heaven. The laughs and the inspiration are second to none.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks. Happy New Year :)

[@poeboyjackson]

Thank you for posting this video! I was afraid that it might be weeks or months without any new content. I hope your hand is healing up and you are doing well.

[@EpicUpCycling]

I'm healing well, thanks :)

[@zzzworld7794]

Is anyone else besides me so amazed and inspired by Jason that they want to find him, buy him a coffee and just chat? Jason, you're amazing and your content and production quality is top notch. I always look forward to spending time watching your vids. I've seen these all before, but I still watched this vid completely...and I could do it again. :-) Happy New Year!

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks very much. Happy New Year :)

[@bobpetti4841]

Two hours and thirty nine minutes of pure pleasure. I've seen all the projects - watched and rewatched multiple times - but that won't stop me from watching this version as well. I can only guess at how many actual hours of shop work this video represents - some of those projects are epic! Do you have a favorite? Thanks again for sharing - and reading the comments below I'm glad to read that your hand is healing well. Happy New Year to you - can't wait to see what's coming next.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Happy New Year :) My favourite has to be the tool rack.

[@keggyification]

Fantastic, so good to see them all again in chronological order. Thanks you for what you do to entertain us . Happy New Year to you and your family. Hopefully the hand is healing well and you'll be back to more of this in the near future.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks. The hand recovery is going well. I should be back in the workshop soon. Happy New Year.

[@andrewgrace4410]

Jason absolutely beautiful shop, those tools are priceless. Amazing craftsmanship 👍🏾🏍

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks :)

[@hrusoun]

Hi from Czech Republik. Apologise my english, i am not so good in writing. Nice work, thanks to you, i make things from pallets, which i have for free in my job. Garden castle for my children, work table for kids to garage, wooden organiser for my daughter. She put inside rings, earings, ... Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@ncmnt9697]

Čau Hrušoune, Jason je borec, že jo? 🍐

[@hrusoun]

@@ncmnt9697 Ano, líbí se mi ta jeho preciznost...

[@GG-mb9rr]

I love how my man’s mind works. I’m jealous of this workshop.

[@xenawarriorprincess819]

I’ve watched all the videos when they came out. Still enjoy watching them again and again. You craftsman ship is truly inspiring. Gives me ideas on how to do my own workshop. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@pamelacain2541]

You should win some kind of master craftsman, workshop design award. Hope you are healing well. Happy New Year to you and your family.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks. Happy New Year :)

[@saggioculo5386]

I learn from watching your videos. You have great designs and building everything perfectly. It's those little added touches that are not necessary or functional, but add to the piece that I really love. The metal splines, brass draw pulls, and the arches...the arches! Are you kidding me? I absolutely truly love it!

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thank you very much :)

[@BewareAudioXperiment]

I've watched all these videos when you first posted them, and now I watched them all again. Great respect for your work, your patience and perseverance. I'm proud of myself if I finish one drawer, you made hundreds! Keep up the good work and I hope you recover from your injury soon!

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks :)

[@dyeremergency]

amazing work. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks 🙏

[@9and7]

Thank you for this incredible journey. Will be so interesting to see how it keeps evolving, as every shop should, and I hope you had a great Christmas and great New Year! Now take a break!

[@drain_001]

Those bottle cap knobs are genius, I'm totally doing that.

[@alexisshoemaker66]

You never disappoint to amaze! Such great craftsmanship!

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks very much :)

[@gedreillyhomestead6926]

Hi Jason Watched your shop tour after the hand injury and honestly if my shed/workshop (8 x 12) was fractionally as organised as yours I'd call it perfect. Your work is EPIC and you show us that there really is no such thing as scrap it's just raw materials. Hope the hand gets better soon (been there). 👍🏻🍻 All thebest for 2025. 🥂

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks. Happy New Year :)

[@cfmcgheeII]

That look at the camera while you are sanding - perfect!

[@dennishinkle5010]

Kind of a greatest project compilation. Mad magazine obviously a man of good taste. Well done bravo. Thank you for sharing.👍

[@bobsterndlschauer5923]

Jason, ein gutes neues Jahr und Gesundheit wünsche ich dir. Dein Kanal ist eine Inspiration für jeden Tischler - vielen Dank für vielen tollen Videos. Grüße aus Salzburg

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks. Happy new year :)

[@kathybrandt6060]

I like the selection you made Jason. I always love watching your videos. Thank you for putting a bunch of them together. How is your hand coming along? I hope you’re already hating your physical therapist. I always did. Unfortunately my hernia split open again so I watched this video while I laid in the emergency room. All the nurses and staff we’re coming over to watch. I think I got a couple people who are gonna check out your channel. Kathy

[@EpicUpCycling]

The hand is healing well, thanks Kathy. I hope you don't have to spend too long in hospital.

[@kymmarshall1116]

Simply outstanding Jason 👍🏾 top work mate.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Kym 👍

[@russlorenzini2492]

Jason, thanks for posting this compilation while you are recuperating!

[@markp4406]

If all that amazing Craftmanship was done over the last 3 years the mind boggles to what you will achieve in the next 3, and that is well worth looking forward to, I hope you and the wife had a great Christmas , All the best for 2025, may it bring you lots and lots of scrap and upcycled materials to give us countless hours of relaxing watching a wizard at work

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Mark :)

[@Ebba-June]

It must give you a great feeling of accomplishment and satisfaction when you go into your workshop (even if you can't work yet) and look around at all that you've done. These videos are a testament to how much you've managed to change in your space over the last three years. I know there's still more to do (watched your tour video) but look at all that's changed. Thank you for showing it all to us. ♥ Also... I hope that hand is healing well and quickly and not giving you too much grief. ♥

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks. The hand recovery is going well. I should be back in the workshop soon.

[@starfish3704]

You have built an absolute dream of a workshop and it’s so therapeutic to watch! I was in stitches at the beginning when you gave the camera that „I am so bored with this sanding“ look! 😂 Thanks for the great videos😊

[@johnswindale9115]

Wow what a marathon, but we'll worth it. Loved it. Hope you are getting better. A very happy new year to you and yours.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Happy new year :)

[@TheSadButMadLad]

An epic video of some epic upcycling. What a great way to unwind at the end of the day.

[@johnnyb95678]

I hope the healing is going well. I really appreciate the compilation. Keep up the amazing work you do. You constantly inspire me. Thank you!

[@blacksiddha]

Even though I've watched all the videos, Think I'll get some pocorn and binge watch again. Happy new year and thanks for all the effort and projects in 2024.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Happy New Year :)

[@politicalcouragepodcast1096]

You, sir, are an impressive craftsman. Happy to know you are healing.

[@TheParkAttendant]

I hope the hand is coming along well. It was nice to go through the Oldies but Goodies.

[@Gnarpium]

Absolutely wonderfully executed as well as extremely cleverly designed. The use of essentially discarded materials to craft something so striking is masterful.

[@teeringzooi]

Nice to see some of this back Hope all is well on the way to healing for your hand. Happy new year and looking forward

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks. Happy new year :)

[@morrisolmsted1316]

Excellent work as usual, I just love your projects and how you film them. I also appreciate the sound of your tools and work without needing to talk over it. Thank you as usual for these amazing woodshop movies.

[@susank9507]

There are no words, love your craftsmanship, awesome to watch.

[@LS-uv9gg]

The happiest of New Years to you lad! Truly love your videos and really can't get enough of them, thank you.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks. Happy New Year.

[@jt9498]

A Master craftsman of the First Order! Simply amazing!

[@dennisvanderstar7861]

Hey hello from the Netherlands i have seen everything. and what beautiful furniture you make. real old fashioned woodwork. i am curious what you will make in 2025. 😘🤠❄️🇳🇱

[@ericpetitclerc5519]

I am happy to see you with a healthy hand! Take care and Have a good 2025, we'll keep watching your project.

[@carmenbell77]

I am thoroughly convinced you’ve never met a salvaged piece of wood, metal or fiber, you didn’t like. There is much to be said about what and how much natural materials are wasted. Keep rethinking the possibilities, I’ll keep watching. ❤

[@BombaBVI]

Great video. Tons of work and technique. Love the bottle cap drawer pulls.

[@Usercms1967]

I’ve seen all these videos before but still watched this entire video. It’s just fascinating to watch you create.❤😊

[@pinkytaylor5845]

Do you ever ask yourself, because I often do, why do I do this to myself? Beautiful 100 drawer thing. I like the contrast of stain and wood. We'll, having watched this whole thing, I'm guessing not. I am happy you did all that. It was very interesting. All those different kinds of planers are cool. ❤

[@thierryguillaumeau3456]

Que de chemin parcouru... Sincères félicitations, cordialement, tg.

[@ArmandGalardLyon]

Comme ça fait plaisir de revoir tous ces moments de bonheur, de travail bien fait, merci et bonne guérison.

[@1957blaine]

Great video, I subscribed and looking forward to looking foward to watching your videos as well as future videos. Happy new year and greetings from Western Canada

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks. Happy New Year.

[@giannicerri7817]

Ciao,mi auguro tu stia guarendo e che possa riprendere a fare le cose steaordinarie che fai. Sappi che sei fonte di ispirazione per tutti noi appassionati.

[@KarlEBrand]

MOST EXCELLENT! I hadn’t heard about your hand! I read that you’re indeed healing up! Thank Goodness!! Wishing you all the best for ‘25! The best of Health, Happiness, Peace and Plenty of great projects ahead! Best Always from Florida!

[@gius1337]

Hi Jason, I hope your hand is getting better. Thanks for the video, the one thing that I take away from your videos is that you seem to enjoy every little detail of the work, that makes your videos so peaceful to watch. I too made a desk from palletwood inspired by your videos! Cheers from the Netherlands! - Remi

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Remi. The hand recovery is going well. I should be back in the workshop soon.

[@zgbapl]

This is so amazing I liked it twice!

[@deadchicken-coopless]

These are such brilliant works. Hopefully there will be more new stuff soon. Get well soon!!!

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks🙏

[@jerryodell1168]

Always amazed at your craftsmanship. Especially with the vast number of steps and operations required to do all of that work. It is so much more that an assembly line. An assembly line is doing one thing over-and-over again. This is artistry and detail in a lot of steps. Well worth watching!

[@donleondevillafana7615]

Hey Jason!, outstanding content as always. Greetings from Mexico.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks :)

[@andrewm4689]

Can’t wait to see what 2025 has in store for you! Happy New Year!

[@EpicUpCycling]

Happy New Year 🙂

[@jimharbison7589]

This is a great video to start the year,when you get back in the shop have you thought about a western theme trunk with horse shoe nails and leather straps ? Thank you for the video keep them coming

[@EpicUpCycling]

Interesting idea 👍