Can I Build an IKEA Table, Faster Than Buying One?

[@billsedutto8824]

This was pretty fun to watch. Would like to see you do this again but with a single kitchen cabinet and them taking it serious and going straight to the store and back (plus lunch a the store because meatballs at IKEA are mandatory rule #1). Additionally they can’t assemble in the car because a single person wouldn’t be able to do that and drive. Also I’d love to see you strength test your table vs the IKEA table to see which can hold more weight. Would be very interesting.

[@darknessblades]

It needs to be one of the taller ones, so they are forced to take it with them and assemble it in the shop

[@ashtynbullock7609]

@@darknessblades p

[@ronanedwards7]

It's midnight and im watching a dude go to war with ikea.

[@jamesweldon8118]

KZbin in a nutshell

[@gregmize01]

Are you not entertained?😡

[@dannybolewski7440]

Preparation for Black Friday coming up

[@vapertainment5313]

I mean, it was midnight ND I watched magicians impress veterans and not tell them how they did it. It went as well as you'd think. So at least this one is satisfying.

[@Todaly]

Yep

[@jamesheid4660]

Fun video - would like to see some more complex builds back in the rotation!

[@joe_ferreira]

This video is for the algorithm. He has to do these to keep the channel profitable while also doing longer projects at the same time. He can pump out 10 of these while working on one of the longer projects.

[@peterblyth112]

@@robertpenn2152 I agree, better quality less often would get my vote ... like Blacktail studio.

[@TheRealUncleScar]

I would love to see the crew to a large heirloom quality high detail entertainment center (or other centerpiece-like furniture) and auction it off

[@joe_ferreira]

@@robertpenn2152 we have lots of channels to watch content on. If I'm not interested in this video there are plenty of others. Appealing to the masses allows them to keep making content we like that takes longer. I just pick and choose what I consume.

[@tripledstickers]

I just found this guy yesterday and he's off the hook. All of his videos are great. I'm looking to getting into woodworking so I plan to keep an eye on this guy.

[@linnsoltwedel]

People having stress about putting together IKEA stuff is strange, I have put together just about anything from IKEA, including two kitchens and I am thinking about a third. I dont get that it's hard. ITs not the greatest quality compared to real wood though.

[@robertpenn2152]

Patience is the real key. Not hard, but a lot of people (including myself) try and cruise through it without directions sometimes and make mistakes along the way. Patience is key with ikea. Haha

[@Megan-nt7dm]

I really think that people just don't follow the instructions

[@Druforithe]

agreed. it’s only frustrating if you ignore the instructions. which is, admittedly, 90% of the male population…..

[@christopherflannery5034]

You must be an Ikea master you legend

[@timplett1]

Agreed, I have 0 issues assembling any Ikea furniture, including as you mentioned, several kitchens. Now, assemble a few Ikea knock-off pieces of furniture and you begin to realize that Ikea actually has an insanely high level of quality. Yes, individual materials may be engineered to a minimum, but hole sizing and placement is absolutely spot-on at all times, something that cannot be said for many other flat-pack furniture manufacturers.

[@Daphoid]

As a tiny apartment dwelling, no wood tools person, those Ikea Lack tables are pretty awesome for what they are. I've put a 80 lb laser printer on one for over 5 years without issue. I've actually got 4 of them stacked as a "shelf" with 3d printed braces to print them from misaligning (thanks to an Etsy creator for that!)

[@ipick4fun27]

I had some Ikea furniture too. What I did is reinforced the heck out of it when I put them together with fasteners in locations where you don't see. 10+ years later, still one piece. LOL. But now, I would build my own instead of buying from IKEA.

[@F3Ibane]

Lack tables are pretty popular as "homelab" racks since the gap between the legs is the perfect size to fit rack-mounted equipment in like switches and servers. The coffee table variant even fits full depth datacenter rackmount servers.

[@elpeterson]

Look up the Ikea Lack Rack or the Ikea Lack Enclosure for 3D Printers. They are insanely valuable for costing only $10.

[@fdtorres1993]

This channel has become my latest rabbit hole and I can't stop coming back

[@TheDaniel9]

I feel like a bedframe would be a pretty good test. It's more complicated and big enough that they can't start in the car, but still simple enough that you could probably compete.

[@MrDICKO80]

We miss Sam too!!! Great video once again guys!! 👌

[@chrisschmid5268]

I didn't know about this until this video, what happened with Sam?

[@MrDICKO80]

@@chrisschmid5268 at 2:15 John explains mate 👍

[@cameroncarpenter3219]

I'm a full time custom cabinet maker. I had my money on John from the get go because I know how fast something can get done if you know what you're doing😂

[@eriks2962]

and he actually took a way slower route than I would have for a speed build. I would have stacked three pieces of plywood for the legs rather than using mitres and glue. The bondo was probably more than I would have done as well. I'd bet than once you glue/brad nail the top on the skirt, the gap is too small to see. And likely the paint will cover the gaps.

[@PianoBoy99]

What would be cool would be doing a hardwood furniture piece that uses some of the engineering principles that ikea uses without the crappy building materials. Some of those fasteners are pretty cool once you get the hang of understanding them. And it lets you pack something such a small space. So the cool think would be for the boys to go to ikea to get a desk (or a bed) and for you to build a hardwood equivalent that could fit in the same packaging that the ikea products came in (maybe +20%).

[@TheArcEngle]

I didn't know Sam actually left 😳 I thought he had just taken some time off.

[@Schoe345]

Me too! I was just thinking, hmm, haven’t seen Sam in a video for a while…

[@Fatlax73]

Right I just thought he was busy off camera with personal stuff or something.

[@rodneysimpson5076]

We're did sam go?

[@kpp_3]

@@rodneysimpson5076 started his own stuff I think

[@3600bball]

I had no idea

[@DIYBuilds]

Where did SAM go? Why did he leave? We need Answers dammit!!!!

[@motogeekcomp6045]

3:50 I love this new camera man

[@revdrquinn]

This is the video that introduced me to your channel. I love your content so much. It just popped up in my feed again so I'm going to watch it a second time. This time I'm remembering to like and comment!

[@c.a.g.1977]

Yeah, was wondering where Sam was... wonder why he left though, his job seemed fun!

[@VJF536]

I would really like to see you try this again, but with the Hemnes 8 drawer dresser. We lived a portable life for a decade and Ikea is about the best of the flat pack semi-disposable furniture. We have had a lot of it. That Hemnes dresser is the one that comes to mind as the most challenging to assemble. As challenging as Ikea gets at least. The assembly will definitely slow the guys down. The simplicity of the design may make it a tight competition. Please buy two and have Malecki try his best to make a useful “how to” video of assembly. That just might be the real gold here.

[@jeffjackson2871]

Love this channel but prefer the videos with more complex projects, I understand why you so these short videos but I would love to see you going back to the type of videos that I subscribed to, ones where I can learn something and be entertained at the same time. you guys are great.

[@OwDo]

Well, they could shortcut the process and assemble it while enroute. But if they wait till they get back to the shop - they are too late. You win! You rock!

[@Phobophile]

This was fun. I'd love to see something similar with a *slightly* more complicated build. Maybe something like a simple bookcase. I'd be curious to see whether it's faster to build one or buy and assemble one, but accounting for the time it takes to select the design.

[@frankemmite1666]

Great to see a Letterkenny insert! Great job guys!

[@EvanDunville]

Sad to hear Sam is gone he was entertaining. Cool build off though

[@80cardcolumn]

If you're going to include the time to drive, stop twice for food, and play golf for an Ikea build then I think you should also include the costs of tools and materials, and time driving to the hardware store for a built-from-scratch build.

[@andrewlang3908]

Bunkbed. I have some fond memories of the bunkbeds my grandfather custom built almost entirely out of plywood - large enough for adults because he was a planner lol. I think that would present an interesting challenge!

[@Fausto_4841]

a bunk bed using twins or queens would be pretty cool.

[@loveoliveyou2477]

You should make this a series! Maybe next time try a book shelf? Great video 👍

[@frenchie_maple]

Love these little challenges! Gotta say, as a woodworker I've always had a problem with Ikea. This video really scratches that itch lol

[@thanatos66613]

Puts me in mind of Joshua Weissman. Love it. Also, I miss Sam 😢

[@MikeJones-dr8os]

That was great. Fun shop fun boss.

[@WardNightstone]

you should make the Kallax next its a very popular shelf in the board game hobby cause it's exspanadle and the shell are the perfect size form most board games

[@ObsessionChange]

Love this challenge! I just wish there was more b roll of the finished product. Maybe a few seconds showing them side-by-side

[@drunowakowski4880]

You win John Good job👍👍

[@fredmyers503]

Fun Video - Would like to see a Build it Cheaper, or Build it Better video. . have the wife pick out a coffee table, and then you have a day to build a better one, or a cheaper one.

[@kintukteekreetukpum]

Nice video From thailand😁😄🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@jacku4333]

Love your work. Not even a woodworker but just can’t seem to stop watching 😂

[@anthonyraye5831]

Me either…. Tools and I don’t agree…. But I enjoy watching people do what they do…

[@jensstalberg8968]

Fun video with a double Swedish touch. First IKEA, then John "singing" his very own version of The Final Countdown, by Swedish group Europe back in the 80's. Greetings from, yes you guessed it, Sweden...

[@jennmeehan2300]

I would love to see yall build a bookshelf. Maybe with rough slabs????

[@fimbulkron]

Yeah, Sam is sorely missed! Once again.

[@rickswordfire4774]

10:10 _Bad Santa._ Great movie. Watch it this Christmas.

[@theaviestofcados6017]

At 3:50 William Montgomery winked. IYKYK

[@morrielewin1554]

Modern re-telling of the Turtle and the Hare(s)! LOL! Wonder if they have a good recipe for crow? Fun video. What's next

[@mousey451]

Im British and just watch Rugby but I watch you because I love your content but still. Hopefully you win 👌

[@Konitama]

Fun video but clearly not a serious challenge lol... I mean they definitely win if they just drove straight there, went in the parts entrance instead of the showroom floor, bought the tables and just went straight back. I think it would have been fun to see which table could endure a strength test... like which one could you stand on without breaking. Not knocking IKEA, though. I mean you can't really beat $10-$15 for a side table... even if it's made out of paper. They are surprisingly durable. You're really just setting some lightweight stuff on them, anyway. I'm sure if I had a full wood shop with table saws, a stock of all types of wood, and a dozen other tools, I'd prefer to make my table over buying it from IKEA, but that's not really going to be the case for the majority of people. :p

[@jamesdaniels8007]

As if this video was meant to tell majority of people to build their own. You don’t even need a wood shop like this to build your own.

[@papaducky]

Was that Norm Abram Jr? Every time he came on camera I thought it was Norm!!!!

[@QivelGaming]

I'm definitely on team boss for this one, but that's mainly cause John actually needs to build something and I love woodworking :D Also. How about bookshelves for the next Ikea vs john challenge? that should take awhile to assemble.

[@mikeyharps1551]

football is a game where the participants kick a ball! FOOT-BALL! what you are are talking about is a game where the participants throw an egg! HAND-EGG!! love yr show!!!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@JohnRoberts71]

Great content thanks for sharing

[@LeeroyEJenkins]

Hilarious video ... definitely do another, but give them something more complicated to buy/build

[@EdHadder]

I Love John Malecki Videos ♥️🩷

[@dylanwanberg5290]

John for the WIN!!!!

[@Ericmcdonkey]

I'm watching this 7 months after it was posted because I just started watching all of your content instead of just watching different epoxy stuff here and there from different channels. You are definitely going to beat the IKEA meatball kids especially in build quality

[@tonyfox45]

I was about to post "WHERE'S SAM?!?!?" but then you told us about Team Tyler.

[@kyleparkins9745]

You and your team put out great content, one of my favorite episodes yet!!!

[@Brett_is_Veng]

Sad that Sam left, I liked him

[@stingray4540]

Why is it such a stereotype that assembling IKEA furniture is so hard? The whole reason IKEA is so popular is because it’s easy to assemble. Maybe that’s the problem, they’ve made it accessible to people who don’t know what a Philips screw driver is, and now those people are out in the world creating this stereotype.

[@jdgraffixx]

Just come across your channel a couple days ago and watched quite a few videos now, not that interested in woodwork/carpentry usually but these challenges and the viral tiktok videos are so funny

[@vladstad8102]

glad i found your channel man. love the content.

[@Bgjvanhelvoort88]

In Midway John you gonna cruch them !! You are the boss

[@aicirtkciub9167]

Oh lol 😆 we got three of those end table thingys from the shopping mall ie: the spot at the end of the road where everyone dumps their used furniture etc. We left them outside and the tops peeled off. Inside was paper !!!! Mystery solved. Those were ikea ???? Lol 😅 😆 🤣

[@user-wq9rq1tt8x]

Wow amazing concept!!

[@maddieadams75]

Good job, I’m probably one person who’s never been to a IKEA store in North America. ❤

[@Therealphantomzero]

Never been but never say never

[@quesokelso5425]

Same

[@chandlerlofton6536]

I don’t even know how football is played, and I don’t do woodwork, but I still enjoy watching!!! I kind of want to try to build something now.

[@guybowers9094]

Boss man you got this one for sure

[@gandjboyd7872]

The Boss for the win ! The quality is much better, Ikea not so much

[@bigclift248]

If there's anything I've learned, if your boss issues a challenge and you win, good things usually happen.

[@ecdubfan9339]

It’s that in Robinson PA?

[@louisleroux3556]

This was hilarious! Brilliant stuff

[@CameronHemeon]

Definitely do more of these. 😂 You say they were fucking around, but let's be honest, this was the most realistic IKEA trip ever.

[@georgevavoulis4758]

A Canadian VOTING for you Malecki big guy

[@RobNorton]

Only gripe is you used everything from stock. Would love to see a quick local hardware store stop for lumber. Make it a true test.

[@JHH22687]

I've been using 3x of those $10 IKEA end tables for years. They're great.

[@Milnoc]

I have four of their short 4x4 cubicle bookcases I paid $40 CAD each in 2007. Still going great! IKEA is a great lace to get cheap furniture you aren't planning to keep forever, but which will still look reasonably nice for a few years.

[@alcolyte666]

class A insubordination right there!! Makes a fun video tho bahaha

[@michaelhines1891]

Funny thing i built all ikea furniture upstairs in my house. Ikea is only a mile away. Anyways i took it in flat packed and assembled in each room. When it comes time to move i have no clue if it will fit thru the stairwell.

[@user-cg5mg9je4m]

The cut to golf galaxy had me rolling!😂

[@R.Guthrie0708]

I didn't know Sam left, so sad. But who's mini John that was in the back of the car 😂

[@Forest12896]

I used to build Ikea furniture for a living. Really hard once you know what youre liiking at. alot of the parts their stuff comes with does the same thing

[@lighthousewoodworks]

Very entertaining buddy! Love it!

[@kylegerlach3082]

Wish you made more like this!

[@SchysCraftCo.]

Love the videos John and the gang. Can't wait to see more videos soon. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friends. Fab on. Weld On. Build On. Keep Making. Stay squirrely. God Bless.

[@icanhackett1]

love this content!!!

[@marshallmerriam1548]

YES you are going WIN

[@jerm2131]

It is a sad video when you find out Sam is no longer there 😢

[@63Turtle63]

Do it next time with one of those stand alone closets. But since those things are a pain in the ass to put together from ikea, give you a handicap. You gotta build the framework and doors using wood from just 1 slab. So they gotta drive there and back and spend like 2-3 hours putting together a bunch of tiny pieces and you gotta mill your boards from scratch.

[@benjaminbranz7524]

Having suffered the traffic around the Robinson IKEA more times than I can count, I think you could have made a fully cured epoxy river table before they got back lol

[@jennessalynam7682]

I knew you were gonna win against the employees cause you're just that good!😉

[@yepatriotmedic4072]

You got this!

[@heyletsplaythis]

I want to see you incrementall add more and more weight to the top of the Kia tables and the table you built to prove how much better you’re built is.

[@ashlynnfassett]

This is a good idea, I second this!

[@MCsCreations]

Oh well. Those guys are toasted! 😂 Stay safe there with your families, guys! 🖖😊

[@johnburd3180]

Which was cheaper? sheet of ply, bondo, brads, paint, pocket screws. 3 tables, turtle, advent calendar, meatballs, golf game, chic fillit. The most expensive part of IKEA is the add-ons. $20 table is usually $320.

[@rogerhills9045]

I would like to see you buy the materials to make it and a cost comparison :) Including tools :)

[@samwells1989]

I'd say do the Alex Desk or one of the display cabinets, more complicated to do and functional for everyone

[@Fatlax73]

Damnit man I'm gonna miss seeing Sam...

[@johnbaker1263]

You got this.

[@Jimmie-gk6yp]

John all the way for the W!!!!!!

[@samirkazah302]

Constantly being reminded that I'm most likely the only human alive that enjoys putting IKEA furniture together

[@jordanheider2662]

I actually enjoy it as well

[@iamaduckquack]

There's 3 of us!

[@jorgearmandocruzrodriguez4814]

Four of us!

[@rodthereckless847]

id be curious the cost of the hand built table. Since Ikea is so cheap i feel it would be much more practical.

[@John_Malecki]

Yea the IKEA is way way cheaper haha

[@diyhandcraftedlifestyle9151]

Always awesome content

[@Megan-nt7dm]

I've never had an issue putting together Ikea furniture. I've gained the reputation as the person to call whenever one of my friends buys something from Ikea lol, it's fun

[@pgh_stealth3723]

I see new video I click like. I'm simple.

[@PilgrimStanding]

Getting strong turtle and the hare vibes from this challenge...I think the guys should have listened to that story more when they were younger...😄

[@jasonlewis3620]

Lol Jordan complaining about his help gives me flashbacks of Sam complaining about his help… lol