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[@manysnakes]

I did something similar a few years ago. I had been unemployed for a few months and there was a park near my house which I would spend a lot of time at. I noticed that many of the benches were missing hardware or the wood was rotten, so one day I made a list of everything which needed to be repaired and I went to the big box home improvement store and bought all the nuts and bolts. Then I took some of the scrap wood from my pile (all salvaged from construction site cutoffs), and cut everything to size. With this, I took it all to the park one rainy afternoon and repaired the benches. I actually never told anyone about it until a few weeks go, when a friend and I were sitting on one of the benches I repaired. But it felt good to be useful, especially during that period of unemployment when my idleness was driving me crazy.

[@JesperMakes]

That’s an amazing story! Doing good without needing recognition is truly inspiring.

[@legrandeileen4863]

That's a man with a BIG heart, Bravo. ❤❤

[@franzitaduz]

And you shared, you didn’t steal. I bet things are much better now….. a reward for doing good and thinking of others.

[@jeffgass89]

What an awesome way to give back to the community, and possibly make memories for a young family, or just someone to sit, and gather their thoughts! Much love and respect brother. Keep up the great content, and wonderfully put together videos!

[@idkwhodos2840]

My husband first told me he loved me while sitting on a bench like that. 30 years later - still together. And I have a photo of that bench!🥰

[@jeffgass89]

@@idkwhodos2840 that’s awesome. As soon as I watched the video, that was the first vision that came to me. Congrats on 30 years of happiness!

[@JesperMakes]

Couldn't agree more! Thanks for the love and support, Jeff. Much appreciated!

[@JesperMakes]

That’s a beautiful story! Congrats on 30 years! 🥰

[@idkwhodos2840]

@@jeffgass89 Thank you!🥰

[@julietphillips1991]

From the get-go I knew you would be the stand-up guy and do the admirable thing. Nicely done Jesper! Take care.

[@JesperMakes]

Thanks, Juliet! Appreciate your support. Take care!

[@carolinasue1]

I’m a 78 yr old female. I love watching you work. I think your work is beautiful. I never subscribe to anyone, but I did for you so I could keep watching you make your beautiful projects.

[@Kelvallontan]

I understood immediatly what you were up to when you took this table. Good job!

[@JesperMakes]

Glad you caught on! Thanks!

[@nevillesmith9795]

Hi Jesper. I think it was very noble of you fixing public benches on your expense. It might not have been wrong taking the benches and use it to your benefit but it was most definitely even better taking them back so most beach goers can use the benches to enjoy the outdoor scenery. And i am a firm believer in Karma.... You will be greatly blessed in your life just by doing that little act of kindness. You did not let the greed for money rule your ethnic values. Kudos to you👌🏼

[@christinebettencourt4163]

Karma always wins out, kudos to you my friend

[@JesperMakes]

Thanks, Neville! Your kind words mean a lot. Karma has a way of working things out.

[@nevillesmith9795]

@@JesperMakes you are welcome sir🙏🏻

[@Viken43]

If only there was more woodworking super heros out there ;-)

[@JesperMakes]

There are! And you can also be one of them!

[@adawatson]

Phew - thank goodness. I was thinking : why doesn't he just fix it & take it back. I literally had a sigh of relief when you took it back. I salute you sir

[@astronemir]

I never doubted he would take it back. Full trust

[@DarkHorseCarpentry]

@@astronemiryep, didn’t buy the profit angle one bit! Jesper is just too cool 😎🤘🏻

[@TheSoapyJew]

You are literally the only one then. It's fucking click bait. He put hardener over moss for fucks sake. He barely did any work and he advertised a product to you. Wake the fuck up.

[@adawatson]

@@DarkHorseCarpentry my heart was just sinking & I was sitting thinking: please please take it back

[@DarkHorseCarpentry]

@@adawatson for me, it was never in doubt, broken or otherwise, the bench was getting replaced 🙂

[@oscardelucas994]

I work in a carpentry and after some months of learning I came up with the idea of fully equiping a van with tools and drive around rebuilding stuff to improve the spaces, glad I'm not the only one with the mindset!

[@JesperMakes]

That sounds fantastic, Oscar! A mobile workshop is such a great idea. What’s the coolest project you’ve done so far?

[@oscardelucas994]

@@JesperMakes Well, I designed a foldable work surface that is around 8 cm thick where the legs fold inwards like a lawn chair but I haven't fully built it yet. Also with the help of my coworkers we just salvaged a yacht table and made some legs with recicled timber.

[@keithboyd842]

This is one of the reasons people like me watch you because it's not all about what you can get for yourself . Please keep up the great work.

[@JesperMakes]

Thanks, Keith! That means a lot. I'll keep it up!

[@marcfechner2381]

What a great idea and what a selfless service to the common good - I hope the video inspires many others... ❤

[@JesperMakes]

Thank you! I hope it inspires others too. ❤️

[@Jaapapa]

I reported this video for being criminally wholesome! ❤

[@JesperMakes]

Haha, thanks for the report! 😄❤️

[@TheSwedishMaker]

Robin Hood of woodworking 😃 Very nice!

[@JesperMakes]

Haha, thanks! Robin Hood vibes for sure! 😃

[@doriglenn1358]

So wonderful! I will definitely look around for community projects to fix and rescue! You got me motivated! Thank you, Jesper! 👍🙏💖

[@JesperMakes]

You are so welcome! I'm so glad you're motivated! 👍🙏💖

[@Chr.U.Cas2216]

Dear Mr. Jesper. 👍👌👏 Well done, Sir! That's exactly what I would have done and did in the past. Thanks a lot for making explaining recording editing uploading and sharing. Best regards luck and especially health to all involved people.

[@JesperMakes]

Thank you so much! Best regards and health to you as well.

[@Chr.U.Cas2216]

@@JesperMakes You're welcome, it's my pleasure. Thanks for replying and especially for giving a heart to my comment. I always and totally appreciate both very much. Sincerely yours.

[@ashmouse]

Love your work, and your sense of humor! Very nice work

[@JesperMakes]

Awesome, thank you! Glad you enjoy my work and humor!

[@billysmether6237]

A real man you are.

[@JesperMakes]

Thanks a lot, Billy!

[@WernerOving]

Haha! We obvioulsy saw it coming from miles that you would return it, but that only added to the entertainment value of this video. Thanks Jesper!

[@startmaking1]

Jesper, everything about this video made me smile. Thank you for that.

[@JesperMakes]

I'm glad it made you smile! My pleasure!

[@diyhard666]

Thank you for repairing this table bench ensemble 💪

[@JesperMakes]

You're welcome! Happy to help 💪

[@danjason2167]

This is thw first video i have seen of yours and I was not overly happy with taking a hardly broken bench, putting it back together, and painting it for profit, but i stuck theough and I'm so glad you took it back. Well done, sir. People will have no idea what you have done and will for them, and they will blissfully sit at the bench and enjoy their time with family and lived ones.

[@LukeTheJoker]

We all knew he was going to take the bench back at the end, nicely played all the same Mr.Jesper!

[@JesperMakes]

Glad you enjoyed the twist, Luke! Thanks for watching!

[@fabriciocaixeta8847]

I knew that you would give back it. Hugs from Brazil

[@JesperMakes]

Thanks! Hugs back to you from Denmark!

[@KA-qw5cv]

Rebuilding faith in humanity...one bench at a time. Jesper Makes... me smile...still 😊.

[@gustavemoreau151]

Jesper this is very kind of you and extremely thoughtful! Well done buddy! Now I feel like bettering things around my public spaces as well!

[@JesperMakes]

Thanks, Gustav! That’s awesome to hear. If you need any tips or ideas, just let me know! What’s your first project going to be?

[@gustavemoreau151]

@@JesperMakes Currently I'm working on the garage - it needed waterproofing from the rain and insulation on the roof and then insulation on the interior walls... followed by shelving to store all the stuff I SHOULD throw out because it got wet from NO waterproofing 😂... ... ayayay! I'm going to go visit the public parc down by the river and see if there are any repairs I can get done for them. 😊

[@alexcollins9513]

Jesper, if only there were a few more people like you around, the world would be a better place. Legend

[@JesperMakes]

Thanks, Alex! That means a lot.

[@imover9999]

I was a bit taken aback at first, but having watched your channel for a while I was holding on to hope that you'd return it once it was done. The satisfaction and joy when you did just that. Great work too repairing it!

[@user-wg7dx7er8w]

What a great idea, nice job Jesper , France.

[@JesperMakes]

Thank you! Glad you like it!

[@silasdonham8320]

I was way ahead of you on the secret ending but you’re still worth a million bucks, Jesper. Or million (?) billion (?) krone!

[@JesperMakes]

Thanks, Silas! Your support means a lot, whatever the currency! 😄

[@cookiejar860]

Jesper you are the best!

[@JesperMakes]

Thanks so much! You’re awesome!

[@sturdyboneswoodworking]

I love this, Jesper! Great idea to support the community this way. The restored bench looks great, and wonderful storytelling as always!

[@Comedy_Warfare]

We all knew where you were going to put the bench. Long live the good in people!

[@JesperMakes]

Haha, I guess it was obvious! Glad to see people enjoying it. What’s a project you’ve done for your community?

[@warriormonk2611]

Fantastic work! I was waiting for the twist and you didn't disappoint 😁

[@JesperMakes]

Glad you enjoyed the twist! Thanks!

[@MJLWoodWorks]

HAhaahahahaa! I knew you wouldn't.... way to be awesome Jesper! Keep making!

[@JesperMakes]

Haha, glad you knew! Thanks for the support! Keep making!

[@anthonyr.1568]

Wonderful project! You're a very decent man, Hr. Jesper 💚

[@JesperMakes]

Thanks so much, Anthony! 💚

[@boogiewoogiebubbleboy2877]

Oh wow, you are still alive, Jesper. Where have you been and what have you been up to? Nice wood steal, free wood is always great wood the best money can buy. Thats a joke.😂 Upload some more videos and quick, i need my hit.😁🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿⚒️

[@JesperMakes]

Haha, still here and making stuff! More videos coming soon! 😂

[@dk2428]

The channel that always inspires me! Thank you Jesper, for being an example to so many!

[@clydedopheide1033]

What a great thing to do!

[@JesperMakes]

Thank you! Glad you think so.

[@michaelwillson6847]

Nice one jesper i could do with a can of that stuff for few things. We need more jesper though more videos m8 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍

[@JesperMakes]

Deal! More videos coming your way! 🏴👍

[@michaelwillson6847]

@@JesperMakes no worries m8 hope your good m8 catch up soon. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍

[@BuiltByChris]

You're a good man, Jesper. We need more like you, mate. 👍🍺🇦🇺🇩🇰

[@JesperMakes]

Thanks, Chris! Appreciate it, mate. 👍🍺

[@tiagofidalgo3186]

I knew it 😂 what a great idea, the best one to practice our skills and make something really good for the comunity.

[@JesperMakes]

Absolutely! It's all about practicing skills and giving back.

[@danielpreilly77]

The real reward (other than people using the table again) is befriending an aul timer retired chippy. Great stuff

[@JesperMakes]

Absolutely, Daniel! Making friends is the best part.

[@caide]

I knew you will return it. You are so nice person. Respect.

[@jordangreen1646]

Great vid, Jesper. Such a nice way to show humankind has hope! Also inspired to see what public giving back project I can find.

[@wonkycutsworkshop]

What a great video. I'll be on the lookout for public furniture here in Welwyn Garden City to fix now. Thanks for the inspiration 😊

[@JesperMakes]

Thanks! Happy to inspire you. Go for it! 😊

[@marykalter13]

i haven't found a more wholesome channel. truly my favorite to watch!!

[@JesperMakes]

Wow, thank you! Glad you enjoy it!

[@TheLoxxxton]

Jesper! I knew the title was click bait!! Well done excellent thing to do. If only we could all do things like this..

[@JesperMakes]

Haha, you caught me! Thanks for the kind words.

[@thejjl208]

Graffiti master at work 😊 thanks for the video and great work

[@JesperMakes]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@igork.2271]

I knewed from the beginnig that you will bring back the table repaired, didn't fooled me. You are just too noble :)

[@williamkeily6686]

Now I'm going to look for something around the Næstved area. Such a great idea.

[@JesperMakes]

You should! Have fun!

[@thomasbalka9882]

You're a very good citizen, Jesper. Also, very nice work!

[@user-ve3ck7lr2i]

Jesper, keep up the good work. I’m a big fun of your videos. Jorge from northeast Missouri, USA.

[@JesperMakes]

Thanks, Jorge! Really appreciate your support from Missouri. What projects are you working on these days?

[@JD-cf3mv]

Loving your work sir! Such a lovely gesture.

[@JesperMakes]

Thanks a ton! Happy to spread some good vibes.

[@andyk9685]

Great respect. You did something good. This is very Danish.

[@JesperMakes]

Thanks, Andy! Much appreciated.

[@coolabahwoodworking]

Love this! You are a legend as always

[@JesperMakes]

Wow, thanks! You’re awesome!

[@stevensrensen7476]

Fantastisk ide Jesper !

[@MelbourneMaker]

As always great work mate. Much love!

[@JesperMakes]

Much appreciated! Cheers!

[@StuckoTu]

You will fool no one 😁I could bet anything you were returning it back to the beach. Well done.

[@JesperMakes]

You got that right! Thanks! 😁

[@MrK5man]

You’re a good man, Jasper ! 😇

[@JesperMakes]

Thanks a lot! 😊

[@jackthomson73]

Just when you thought Vikings couldn’t get any cooler 😂. Well done mate 👍. Those legs need to see more sun tho 😎😂

[@marcioantoniodasilva8713]

Sou do Brasil e para mim você ter devolvido o banco foi algo surpreendente. Longa vida para você!

[@everythingbydesigncomau]

Love your work Jesper ♥

[@JesperMakes]

Thank you! ❤️

[@ashlandgunclub1000]

That picnic table was on loan from the King of England so now you’re wanted for defacing the Kings property. Watch the sky’s criminal.😂

[@JesperMakes]

Haha, better keep an eye out then! 😂

[@lulunz6809]

Love it Jesper!! Great idea! Now I need to scan the public spaces here in New Zealand x

[@JesperMakes]

You should! Go for it!

[@ybtypical]

Nice work, good content, and a wonderful story. well done.👍

[@legrandeileen4863]

I was sure you would put it back on the beach, well done ! And a beautiful job. ❤❤

[@WorkOfBak]

Jesper u awesome!!! Thank you so much! I’m trying to figure out what I can do with pallets and build stuff just like you😁 I have a lot to learn and I want to learn it from you thanks for the videos😁

[@JesperMakes]

Happy to help! You can do it! 😁

[@jonboy8181]

Hell of a guy! Nice work!

[@RenewRestorations]

Amazing to do something like that! We need a lot more of this in our world! Truly inspired

[@kairb741]

That’s lovely!

[@JesperMakes]

Thanks a lot!

[@danmiller8429]

Nevermind the picnic table, I think it's almost criminal what you did to the eggs ;)

[@JesperMakes]

Haha, the eggs never stood a chance! 😆

[@RustyInventions-wz6ir]

Just found your channel and subscribed. Very nice work. I get you man. Love some good wood.

[@JesperMakes]

Welcome to the channel! Glad to have you here. Love some good wood too!

[@locomokko]

Challenge accepted Jesper! Let me take a look around the area near my renovation site. I think there are some opportunities there! Scott from Japan

[@JesperMakes]

Challenge accepted! Good luck with your search, Scott!

[@BrianHurry]

You ruined those eggs

[@JesperMakes]

yeah, it's hard to make omelet with a camera in one hand

[@SteveBellCreates]

You dirty big thief!!! I love the bench and what a great idea entertaining as always

[@JesperMakes]

Haha, thanks, Steve! Sometimes being a bit cheeky pays off.

[@ltate5203]

Great work

[@JesperMakes]

Thank you so much 😀

[@OKHansen]

What a nice way to be excellent to each other! Jeg er kæmpe fan!

[@clausandersen8469]

Også jeg!

[@christinebettencourt4163]

Triple that, me too

[@JesperMakes]

Tak! Det betyder meget. Jeg er glad for, at du er fan af at være gode ved hinanden!

[@JesperMakes]

Tak, Claus!

[@JesperMakes]

Triple thanks, Christine!

[@AZbone]

Good on you!

[@peterschoemaker9]

Nice job Jesper!

[@JesperMakes]

Thanks, Peter!

[@lynnettejohns4733]

For the record: I wasn't fooled. I knew you took the bench to make a profit of a different kind. 🙂

[@JesperMakes]

Glad you saw it coming! Thanks for watching.

[@woodfather]

Phew, I thought you were going to try and take the newly refurbished bench out of the trailer by yourself, lucky there were random woodworkers strolling around! 👍👍

[@JesperMakes]

Haha, that was a close one! Lucky timing with those random woodworkers! 👍👍

[@maartenhappel9014]

top job!

[@JesperMakes]

Thanks! ✌

[@Kernowwoods]

Wonderful episode dude 🤙

[@JesperMakes]

Thanks, dude! 🤙

[@lauracoccia8623]

Nice project and put it on great spot to fish

[@JesperMakes]

Thanks! That was the plan!

[@chrisandsallypullin9022]

Well done mate, imagine if we all could be so cool.

[@dainermade]

🤝 you can’t be wrong when you do the right thing

[@FutureChaosTV]

can/can't?

[@dainermade]

@@FutureChaosTV whoops 🤣 can’t

[@JesperMakes]

Absolutely! Thanks for the support mate!

[@martasouza3171]

Fantástico!!

[@JesperMakes]

Obrigado!

[@alanvanrossum]

You're a legend

[@JesperMakes]

Thank you! 😊❤️

[@superiorvideoandphotograph375]

Thank you Jesper I missed your videos it has been too long

[@JesperMakes]

Welcome back! More to come!

[@jdive12]

Good job! Good heart!

[@JesperMakes]

Thanks! It's all about spreading some good vibes

[@argumentfoireux1660]

As usual, your dream of wealth by woodworking ends up in something more valuable.

[@JesperMakes]

Thanks! Sometimes the best rewards aren't monetary.

[@larskjr1610]

Mega go stil 👍

[@skcamerican]

Lol. I knew you would return the bench.

[@guyvangenechten6484]

Nice job !!!👌👍

[@JesperMakes]

Thanks a lot! Have you done any similar projects?

[@joshnf]

Super encouraging. wtg!

[@user-fu6ke9lo2z]

Awww Nice Jespar, you finally uploaded. I almot taught you where dead 😵‍💫

[@JesperMakes]

Glad to be back! No worries, still kicking and making. 😵‍💫

[@richardhart7652]

Well done ❤😊

[@JesperMakes]

Thank you! 😊❤️

[@damiencoman2821]

Great idea Jesper! Hi from Ireland. This would be a lovely project for 'men's shed'. Look them up.

[@JesperMakes]

Great idea! Thanks for the tip, Damien.

[@OriginalRaveParty]

You're the best kind of thief 😂❤

[@JesperMakes]

Haha, thanks! Sometimes being a little sneaky for a good cause isn't so bad! 😄

[@Edtopia_upcycling_]

Eine großartige Idee von dem großen Dänen 🙂

[@JesperMakes]

Tak! En lille indsats kan gøre en stor forskel. 🙂

[@Edtopia_upcycling_]

@@JesperMakes Små ting ændrer verden 👍🏻☺️