I Challenged my 67 Year Old Dad to a Build Off

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We have a three-day challenge ahead of us: crafting benches solely from leftover scrap wood. These benches will serve as seating for a cherished, massive dining table that belonged to my late grandmother, who passed nearly 5 years ago. In a friendly intergenerational contest, my boomer dad and I, a young millennial, will vie to see who can fashion the superior bench within this tight three-day timeframe. Can we complete the task in time? Will we honor Grandma's memory? Join us in the ultimate showdown: Boomer vs. Millennial!
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I Challenged My 68 Year Old Dad to a Build Off
TIMECODE:
0:00 - Intro
1:51 - Day 1
10:53 - Day 2
22:03 - Day 3
24:54 - Reveal
#woodworking #diy #challenge

[@gntfilms]

I think you're both winners, this was beautiful. Seeing a father and son working on two great projects is inspiring. And you should both wear chicken hats.

[@cutting-it-close]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed. ♥️

[@red58impala]

Gotta give it to pops. Both are very nice benches, but dad did his by himself without help from other or the use of the fancy equipment.

[@briancopes4277]

Dad for the win, but both are fantastic and what a great memory you both have created!

[@cutting-it-close]

Thanks so much!

[@jerrybyrd7778]

In the spirit of the competition, Pops did his by himself, so he won.

[@joelw6215]

I lost my dad when I was 14 and I never got to do those things with him. Now I have a 18 month old son and I promise we will be doing this stuff in my cabinet shop one day. Thank you for the good content. This world would be a good place if everyone had a dad like yours.

[@edwardnorek8506]

Lets see ... Point to dad for simplicity - Point to Ryan for design Point to dad for time of finish even working alone - Point to Ryan for working around the whoops with the sander 10 points to both for the level of love surrounding both benches and an everlasting memory made together Conclusion - No one lost this build off and all involved came out winners. Great job to both of you! 👍👍

[@roynielsen1911]

Pops for the win. Us old folks gotta stick together. Both benches are beautiful, though.

[@wielie1512]

I think your old man showed us simplicity is something you learn from doing woodworking a long time and that it is really what you revert back to after you test everything.

[@MrContemplation]

I love seeing old school vs new school. I'm giving the win to new school but pops is still the master. He knew exactly what to do with the time he had.

[@jonvanhouten4162]

Dad wins. Simplicity all the way around and still a wonderful result.

[@woodworkingandepoxy643]

I think your dad should do a KZbin channel. He's entertaining as hell and a joy to watch work

[@teaguewhite26]

Congratulations, pops! And remember, if you anit sanding it wavey close, you're doing it right

[@prf4510]

Seeing the tie quilt brought a tear to my eye. Wonderful video thank you for sharing.

[@cutting-it-close]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@timstark3312]

The quilt-effect is my pick. Really enjoyed and appreciate the loving tribute to Mom/Grandma and her own artistic gifts and love for family. Cheers!

[@cutting-it-close]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@terybaker]

Ryan was really good. But my vote goes to Dad. Making something that looks so simple grand!!

[@troymcclellan2842]

Clearly a tie! Both extremely skilled!

[@Eldalion99999]

I envy you having a dad like him

[@BPR-76]

I like the art of the triangles, but after a while, it would cause me eye pain. I like the width and simplicity of your dads too. I guess it’s just a matter of personal preference. Well done on both

[@Itslvle]

I would probably retroactively add some dowels on those waterfall corners. If you do it with the wood the dowel penetrates, they won't be an eyesore, or do a really contrasting color to make it a feature rather than a bug. Just a sidegrain glue-up (or end-grain which is slightly stronger) has about 1/8 of the strength of long-grain. If you have many people sitting on it, some a bit heavier than others, and someone wiggles side to side, it just might snap at the seam. Another point of concern is longevity as a non-mechanical joint (just glue and no crossing wood fibers) can work itself loose as the glue can't keep up with the changing temperature and humidity unless the space is well regulated in terms of moisture content. Still think you bench did get the upper hand on your old man. But would be a shame to have it not last a few decades at least.

[@EnielLorenzo]

WOW, amazing video! Ryan... Point for your dad, and for you the Hat! 😀

[@rkemptner1]

I give it to both. Ryan for design but Dad for effort and simplicity!

[@jasonbanks5664]

Thank you for this video, and yes make more like it. I lost my dad in 2018. This brought me to tears (in a good way). Making things with my dad was one of my favorite things to do. Dad gets my vote.

[@michaelkernjr6482]

Congratulation on your design and winning second place Ryan. Your dad‘s old-school efforts carried the day. He gets the crown. You get the chicken hat. At 78 I could be a little biased but I’m not. I’m a lot biased. :-)

[@robindekorne4009]

Beautiful benches, loved watching this. Ryan you have been blessed with amazing parents and family ❤

[@Surmoka]

Kid's bench for loox, dad's bench for stability. And, since a bench is to be sit on, gotta give the prize to dad.

[@Rodbuilder109]

Very good job, guys, hard to pick. My mom was a quilter as well so I kind of go for Ryan. But Tom you are the father. I think I choose you.

[@markparkinson5760]

Both winners as so good to see a strong family bond most likely down to your grans influence in your lives make it draw best regards Mark in the UK 👍

[@jeffreyjohnson2444]

I like the one ur pops built.

[@Andi.Mitchell.Designs]

Those are a couple nice benches there but I do have to say, the winner??? It’s all of us for getting to watch you and your dads banter and love for each other. Thank you for this video. It was more enjoyable than you know.

[@cutting-it-close]

Thank you so much! :)

[@davegravel3740]

You're both winners in my opinion. My dad had passed and I never got to challenge him like this. Cherish these memories. With that said, i give it to dad as the build winner. I was really liking the random length boards you used. Then you covered them up with a design that would really be better as a table layed out on plywood. Why you wasted a beautiful wood pattern like that only to cover it up is beyond me. Had you left it simple I'd likely have said pops was second. Pops wins this challenge.

[@davegravel3740]

And you had help, he did it by himself.

[@flavianlihwa6909]

I like them both but dad's bench takes the first position. It is simple and easy to make.

[@troymcclellan2842]

This channel is about to blow up! I'm calling it!

[@cutting-it-close]

Thank you for your encouragement!

[@tertiusolivier7225]

Both are beautiful, and both have special aspects to them. It's tie for me. Next build off to be 4 days and each wear the hat alternative days 😂😂

[@cutting-it-close]

😂

[@MatsonMagleby]

I gotta go with pops because he did it all himself.

[@KenDo_creation]

You are a lucky man to have this kind of experience with your father. I would have to say the winner is your dad. He seems to have put a lot of emotions into his bench. He also did it solo this way it is truly a family memory bench. In the end they are both awesome.

[@debbielightsey5906]

Dad is the winner!

[@Riko333]

WOW! i am very impressed with how it all turned out. great job to ya'll!!

[@cutting-it-close]

Thanks so much!

[@theskiingram3246]

@1:06 You can see the life drain from your face when he says no cnc hahaha

[@darenoverbeck3505]

Loved the video! I think the son's bench is better designed but I give it a tie nothings better than father-son bonding is better

[@cutting-it-close]

Great point!

[@GeekRedux]

Dad for the win. Less fancy equipment and did it by himself. Love Ryan's quilt design though, both for its look and its meaning.

[@newsomecac]

Well, I like the quilt triangle pattern. However, I have concerns about the longevity of that waterfall edge with just an end grain glue joint over time. If I were buying them, I would have to go with pops because the legs are set in a way that limits sideways pressure. Both of them are beautiful.

[@jimrosson6702]

To hard to pick you are both winners because you have each other to share and make these amazing memories I think that you’re grandma would love them both and be proud of you both. 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@mishawakafire]

What a great time for father and son. My son lives 4 states away but we both do woodworking and trade ideas and plans. This is too close to call so my suggestion is either wear father and son chicken hats together or leave the one hat hanging on the hook. Simplicty and working alone makes Tommy's bench great. Ryan the quilt look is wondeful. My grandmother was an old order amish quilter so yours brought a tear to my eye.

[@thetalkshop]

I’m glad that I finally found it seller who knows what they’re talking about, and makes pretty cool videos like this.

[@cutting-it-close]

Thank you!

[@philjacobus5715]

Both look great. Oh to have all your tools. Let’s call it a tie!

[@cutting-it-close]

Deal!

[@forafreeamerica767]

Dad for the win.

[@cbettinger8639]

Both are great, dad his by himself so he gets my vote

[@angelramos8090]

Pops for the win!!

[@amandaashworth5000]

Ryan’s looks awesome but Dads does too. Both of you for the chicken hat!

[@dian3145]

Your family is amazing! I think your pops takes the prize 😁 Simple beauty without spare fingers in the shots. I need to make a headboard, and I think the quilting approach would be perfect for that. Your g’ma would be very proud!!

[@WasteNotWood]

Point for a father

[@JMarcoFilho]

Old man, baby!!!😂

[@Itslvle]

Surprising you're using a normal random orbit sander at your shop and not a geared one (Mirka, 3M, Festool). If you guys use those even fairly often, that stuff will pay itself back in no time. The sanding speed difference is crazy. Also using 3M Cubitron II discs speeds up the process more. You've probably seen the Katz-Moses testing video on it though.

[@arodgoogle6327]

Pops definitely wins!!!

[@bigwillysgarage2301]

Btw I think we another bench build off for the other side of table and dad gets to use the big shop and gotta go back to your old shop , then a tie breaker with both you in big shop with end of table seats

[@ehresendez]

Ok you showing such love for your family is awesome. Cherish them everyday!

[@cutting-it-close]

Always!

[@falsematch]

When your digital caliper starts to read funky numbers.. replace the battery in it.

[@jethomas232]

Ryan, that is a BEAUTIFUl bench, BUT, I have to go with DAD, beautiful, on time, pretty much hand made. Besides, us BOOMERS have to stick to gather. Great Job guys. Great memory made.!

[@aarong402]

I love that you are doing a project like this with your pops!! My dad and I recently started woodworking together and are having a good time. As much as I want pops to win I am voting for Ryan's bench. It definitely looks like patchwork from a quilt and I think Grandma would be proud of both benches though. Congrats to you both

[@cutting-it-close]

That is awesome!

[@martinneff4675]

Great work from both of you, dad wins, Ryan... enjoy the hat.

[@user-gx1tu9yi2t]

Wow,this was an awesome video..my Dad passed away before I could establish my woodworking skills/biz is so watching this video braught a wish of mine that I always had… I have to vote for pops man bcuz at the end not only did he finish before you but even helped you flip the table and helped wipe finish as well..talk about being humble…

[@Itslvle]

I used to have a digital caliper, but then I bought a Mitutoyo digital caliper and realized that what I previously thought was one, was just crap. Seriously they are accurate, measure even if it's off when you move it and the battery lasts forever. And the action is so much smoother than a cheapo one. Sure they cost about 6 times more, but boy are they worth it. I had to get one for my home as well since my cheapo one kept needing a new battery each time I eventually wanted to use it.

[@dennishuddleston2000]

Both are beautiful and functionable, but (sorry pa-pa) I've got to give it to Ryan since my wife is a quilter and I ask her what she thought. Big mistake, now she wants me to make her one!! LOL

[@johnschneider3967]

I like both but got to give my vote to dad as a fellow old timer

[@gusgranrath1840]

For a Father and Son to do something like this is a true memory. Nice design by Ryan with the quilt pattern. I would never accomplish that. Dad, your build was just how I would have done it. Maybe you can leave the chicken hat on the hat rack. Keep makin' saw dust Man!

[@TetraCNC]

I like them both, but I am going to go with your Dad, lets hope on the next build he does not try to break his hip turning on the dust collection.

[@bradleystavinoha3612]

ryan love the quilt pattern

[@BumbleBearCrafts]

Pops got this one 🎉

[@davidknowles1711]

As a father of 5 boys, I love watching this! But to pick the best...all i can do is pick my favorite and that would be Ryan's. That quilt pattern just grabbed me. Nice work to both of you.

[@cutting-it-close]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@sebastienlambert1976]

Love Both. The mosaic triangle pattern looks like snow flake to me. I love it. Dad bench is really nice too. Dad got Sturdy legs but the bench is flexing. Ryan bench is sturdy but the miter leg can fail but can be fixed easily using more tirangle 😅. I think dad screwed at the screw. It should had been screwed from inside the leg and Ryan you really nailed it ! I mean there is a lot of nail 🤣 I'll pick Ryan. 🥳🎉

[@cutting-it-close]

Great comment 🤣

[@robvanza]

Got over ruled by the Wife and Pops wins this one, sorry Ryan! What an awesome episode, treasure each other as time is so short!

[@scottbionicnerf8727]

Thanks for another great video brother. I really enjoyed watching both projects taking shape. I think want to sit on the strips, cause would less of a distraction while I eat. Then again having the patch work going on right beside me would make it difficult to concentrate. Be prepared for lunch breaks to get a little longer for a while until everyone gets used to the new seating.

[@cutting-it-close]

🤣 love this comment

[@DavidJohnson-pd7pg]

I love Ryan's bench

[@RikyToboga]

No soy capaz de elegir uno de los dos trabajos, ambos son geniales! Es un video genial, muchas gracias. Ojalá ambos usen el sombrero de pollo xd

[@bhoola123]

DAD WINS!!! :)

[@edroberts8379]

Both but Son if there has to be a winner.

[@jets1722]

you both won!

[@jerryrobertson701]

Got to give it to dad

[@coryrobertson1558]

Awesome video, my vote is for Dad

[@georgeburnham2316]

Loved this. Kinda 2 levels. Great idea for now and something to aspire to. Only because I want to see you wear the hat, I have to vote for your dad's😅

[@ericwoodruff5516]

Dad wins. Nice job Ryan but need to see you in the hat

[@bigwillysgarage2301]

You know damn well, we are voting against dad lol Dad for the win!!!!

[@cutting-it-close]

😂

[@NathanTalbertWoodworking]

I love the design and idea of yours but as other have said, in the spirit of the competition I gotta give your dad the W for doing it without help or fancy tools. They both look amazing though.

[@cutting-it-close]

Fair enough!

[@joonisp]

both are awesome, its a draw :)

[@westinsworkshop2664]

Dad all the way.

[@josipsalaic5246]

I think your bench is very nice, but dad's look much stronger and elegant and he is the winner

[@onlyychevys]

The best video you have ever posted! You both won 1st place so you both wear the chicken hat.

[@cutting-it-close]

Wow, thanks!

[@larryjohnson4090]

Both great, but Ryan would look so good in a chicken hat, so your Dads bench wins. Old school better than no school...

[@STILLWILLPHOTO]

Definitely pops by one length

[@cmguitar50]

I like them both. Throw the hat away.

[@judypastor3683]

Give it to Ryan!!!

[@stlwoodworking]

Dad wins. If nothing more that to see you put on the chicken hat lol

[@Eldalion99999]

well yours look fancier, would probably pick that one, buuut your father definitly takes the prize when it comes to efficiency. I think he could probably pull off what you did too if he wanted.

[@robinswood3723]

I prefer yours Ryan but… arhhh, give the point to your dad cause it’s your dad 😁

[@graniteriver4691]

What made you choose Epilog over Trotec for your lasers?

[@oupaswoodshop1325]

Nice benches. 😅

[@manglashprojects8467]

Pops for the win

[@charlesstepanian397]

You're both winners

[@steelsunpi]

They are both good, but I gotta go with Ryan. I make wood art out of slats, so I know how time consuming that is. However I think he cheated a bit with the extra hands helping him lay down the tiles.

[@jinzo8598]

both winners - both escape the chicken hat.