Pallet Furniture. A Medieval Drinks Cabinet Made From Pallets and Junk. Part 2

A medieval-style drinks storage cabinet made from recycled pallets and other scrap.
Part 2. Staining and metalwork
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[@daveawb]

Possibly the most well deserved beer in the history of woodworking.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks :)

[@silasdonham8320]

This is one of those situations where one needs a “far more than like” button. Your care, patience, and work blow me away sir, just incredible. Thank you for sharing and inspiring.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks very much :)

[@typerexc]

I'm in awe of your vision and craftsmanship, not to mention your willingness to "take the time." There is something about the deliberateness of not always taking the fast lane and paying attention to what's right in front of you. It's kind cool that you left the ancient, low-tech "someone's grabbing a beer!" alarm/squeak, lol. And oh...forgot to say - on top of it all, it's truly gorgeous.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks very much :)

[@orlahastings4563]

This is the ultimate demonstration of patience, stamina, talent and pure raw skill. And I love that you left in the squeaky hinges! What a wonderful piece. Thank you for sharing your incredible gift. ❤

[@wendypeterwendywendy]

That beer... so deserved!

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Wendy :)

[@piggybakkers]

Well i give up! the rest of us pretend woodworkers are not worthy. That is stunning my friend. Imagination, skill, tenacity and so much more. You are a true craftsman, Awesome. Oh and class video production and tasteful musical addition to boot.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks very much Mark :)

[@USAMark70]

I think you speak for all of us! ;) Wow. New subscriber for sure. Hope to see a lot more of this craftsman's work!

[@Jibef01]

The name if your channel is rightly chosen: your projects are "Epic"! I laugh out loud seeing you doing all those cooper rivets. Keep up your work, you are a real mastercraft!

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks :)

[@fimbleygreendish961]

It's beautiful. And I absolutely adore the fact that you left the squeaks in. Fantastic work.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks :)

[@frankhendricks5750]

In the beginning it's just pallets, in the end it's furniture with a soul. You are a master of your craft.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks very much, Frank :)

[@kevinsimpson7114]

He is indeed a master of his craft.

[@adailsonpinheiro]

Trabalho primoroso. De fato sua maior ferramenta é a paixão. Parabéns.

[@budwoodman1716]

WOW !!! My late father was a master cabinet builder and I can remember being in his shop, as he puttered about, creating everything from book cases and armoires to custom cabinetry and executive desks, most of which had very few mechanical fasteners. I am 71 now and retired and those memories still give me warm, fuzzy feelings, even though he has been gone for a number of years. Watching you 'puttering about' reminded me of him. Like him, your puttering was for a reason and was strictly goal oriented. Thank you for that. Looking forward to your next project.

[@erikas974]

I also had a creative Dad and I feel what you do. I do also wish my Dad is here to see. Great memories when I use to help him at work and in his home shed. We will remember them forever. 💖

[@norneaernourn8240]

A medieval liquor cupboard with a security and alert system (bolt and squeaky door). Brilliant.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks very much. That squeak took ages to get right :)

[@sean6077]

It just kept going and going. And it just kept getting better and better. Just.....WOW!

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Sean :)

[@murieldansey8139]

That old wood have now a ticket for eternity. Thanks

[@metamud8686]

21:30 Whoa! It even has the patented medieval squeak™ when you open it!!!! 😀

[@bernardmcmahon7434]

The metalwork skills, carpentry skills, carving skills, woodworking skills, glasswork, what's next, sir? Amazing stuff this!

[@carmawillett5286]

“Epic” is a huge understatement.

[@PLuMUK54]

I have just spent an hour watching parts one and two, and think that it was time well spent. Not once was I not enthralled by what I was seeing because not only is the craftsmanship on display truly amazing, but the editing of the video puts most KZbinrs to shame. This is a stunning piece of work that looks as if it has come from a Spanish castle from the outside. How I wish that my dad was still here to enjoy these videos. Sometimes though, I think that I am a masochist to watch, I always end up feeling useless as I am the world's worst with tools, a danger to all around me!

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks very much :)

[@kingcrank5]

Only bummer is I've watched all your vids and have to wait ,thats some serious craftsmanship. Take all the time u need but please keep em coming!

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks. More coming soon :)

[@taunteratwill1787]

The patience of this guy is Tibetan monk like! 😎

[@loril.mangold8160]

This is a labor of love and a work of Art, it looks like you stole the Cabinet doors off of King Arthur's wine Cabinet, Nice work, I Love that you repurposed old painted baseboards, and Didn't sand off that part of the history, and Copper sheeting for a roof, You're Brillant, thrifty, and saving our planet from all the Materials that are thrown away every day

[@ricardoabreu4153]

I laughed so hard at 14:07 my 2,5 yo kid came in the room to look at screen. Awesome job with the copper. Perfect as usual. Greetings from Portugal.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Ricardo :)

[@drunkdunc8738]

Ricardo Abreu he was banging nails in his own coffin by the look on his face😝

[@oftenlucid]

Agreed, that was hilarious because we have all been there before. . . Just. . .Make. . .It. . . stop. . .

[@davidjowett8195]

217 down and not even half way through. All self inflicted, but what a fantastic outcome ;)

[@kathharper]

I can hear it now... "Nice drinks cabinet." ... "Oh, it's just some recycled pallets & miscellaneous bits of spare wood and metal (!) I cobbled together." .... wow. Kind of crazy in a good way - and what attention to detail. I bet all the fiddly work once it comes together really feels satisfying.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks for the comments, Kath :)

[@NavyCopMA1]

There is no way I have that sort of patience... Because of that I am so grateful to see those craftsmen (and women) that have that patience and attention to that level of detail!

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Stephen :)

[@savagemic3490]

Now, that was a privilege to watch. Feels good to see there is still creativity in the world. Props on the mad skills.

[@peterskidmore8222]

"What are you doing this morning, Luv?" "Cutting out over 100 wooden rivet heads." "This afternoon?" "Sanding them." "This evening?" "Painting them." Unbelievable focus on your project. Mesmerising to watch you work.

[@peterskidmore8222]

When I posted the above, I hadn't yet seen the 480 copper rivets. You, Sir, are as mad as a box of frogs! Keep it up.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks very much, Peter :) If you haven't seen it yet, you might enjoy the video on the coffee table I made, there's 1110 rivets in that :)

[@AmatistaDelAlma]

By God! What a pleasure to see how you get these beauties out of 4 things!. Watching your videos is more entertaining, therapeutic, and informative, than any movie !!!. It seems to me that you have not been in a hardware store for at least 20 years!. Thank you, thank you and thank you, but please, don't take so long to come back and post another video. I have become addicted to your videos !!!.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Amatista. I'll be starting another project soon :)

[@erikas974]

Addicted? Not enough word. I could just stay in bed and watch him all day. Mesmerising.

[@alexcollins9513]

I have said the same as the other people commenting in the past and it was/is all true, but I really do not have the words to express myself correctly when I watch your craft. All the other channels I watch, to one degree or another usually inspire me. I am not sure if I get inspired by watching you create as I have absolutely no doubt in my mind I could not accomplish what you can. I try to learn or understand certain techniques you use and very occasionally I will think "I can do that bit" then you use 500 plus rivets taking the same care and dedication you did with the first until the last. Then, "Oh perhaps not" the reality hits. You are one of a kind please keep them coming.

[@joeduffy52]

Can't think of much to add to what's already been said, but, I don't think I've ever shaken my head in disbelief at a "woodworking" video before. The work that's went into that is just phenomenal in time and skill.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Joe :)

[@stephenvessels9483]

Another masterpiece. I love how you shy away from detailed handwork that requires a lot of repetitive procedures. (Egad, you have the patience of a saint. Zen-like? I think at some point in there you transcended to the seventh level of enlightenment.)

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Stephen :)

[@carmawillett5286]

Agreed

[@colpward]

£8-10k cabinet there next to an old pine door with brass Victorian scroll handle. Love this content

[@EpicUpCycling]

thanks :)

[@gedreillyhomestead6926]

A drink very well deserved! What patience and craftsmanship. 😎👍🇬🇧

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Ged :)

[@elrichard74]

Best of all was drinking hot beer, good job

[@brandyeverett7778]

That's stunning. Literally stunning. I love every part of it and I love that you brought back the copper thing.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Brandy. I enjoy using copper. It's a fun material to work with :)

[@terryatadrenalinsgarage5021]

14:09 I about died laughing! Man you have some serious patience! ..okay back to finish watching!

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Terry :)

[@chiarafonzi9613]

I laughed at the rivets scene, but I also felt your pain because I create miniatures and sometimes moments like this happen to me and I just stare at the walls questioning my life. I lost a couple of teeth while you were filing the metal but it was worth it

[@stepanromanov5636]

In this video, it seemed that in some episodes, you are freaking out))) It is clear that you are only interested in the final result without errors and flaws. Bravo, maestro! You are my motivation! Greetings from Russia!

[@dianegreen6635]

I am convinced.....there is nothing you cant build. Such an eye for detail...nothing overlooked. Gorgeous.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Diane :)

[@robinellis4341]

Absolutely amazing. A wonderful piece of furniture that you would never guess was made from old pallets and scraps. What i like about your videos is the use of so many hand tools, almost every other woodworking video has someone grabbing for a fancy electric tool that costs more than most of us can afford.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Robin :)

[@mtaybar5317]

This is real craftsmanship. I wish I could achieve something like this. One day... one day!

[@tamtaurus2452]

BRAVO to the Master! Apparently, you are a Master of a wide profile, but rather you are a Wizard with boundless imagination and golden patience. Thank you for the opportunity to contemplate your masterpieces, which your heart will pass on to their children and grandchildren as a real jewel made for the ages. With constant admiration and best wishes for your health and the implementation of new ideas! 😍👍

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks very much :)

[@Nico-dc8wy]

Good job on the squeaky doors. You’ll be able to hear if someone’s sneaking into the cabinet for a nip. Love all the handwork, but I would switch to a power driver for driving the screws. I’ve got carpal tunnel from years of doing that. Listen to me giving you advice! Seriously, amazingly excellent work. More please 👍

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Nico, glad you enjoyed it :)

[@retireddec04]

Just the right amount of creaking!

[@erikas974]

Who needs modern alarms😄

[@vikassm]

I loved that too. The creak definitely adds character. Everything on this build is just perfect isn't it?

[@kevinsimpson7114]

I would have to sort the squeaky doors - only because my wife would be counting how many drinks I’d had!🤣🙄

[@danshep69]

14:10 killed me, so professional and stoic to that point then the flip of humour, I was done, brilliant! I could not have done all those nail. Still watching you shape hinges now and so impressed with your skills making everything.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks very much Dan :)

[@Adamweb1]

How God can bestow so much talent to one man? It's so unfair! :-) I am your fan, Sir ~

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks :)

[@pranaytony]

Wood + Metal Work! OMG!💐

[@kaasmeester5903]

14:10 at this point I would have already made a couple of trips to my current drinks cabinet. You have the patience of an angel... but it paid off. This came out really well.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks very much :)

[@davidclarke3382]

A well deserved drink. When does this man sleep, between sourcing his pallets et al and making of these beautiful pieces.

[@swirlgalaxy]

Astounding!!! Your incredible vision, patience & fortitude knows no end! Each new project that you take on just blows me away! Bravo, Maestro, BRAVO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks very much, Ken :)

[@crustycurmudgeon2182]

Glad to see you rewarded yourself with a beer after that!

[@wayneblythe5713]

Beautiful, I haven’t got the patience for things like those wooden studs, copper pins and hand made ironmongery but it makes the piece 👍🏻👏🏻🇬🇧

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Wayne :)

[@georgebeilman9292]

It's not often that I find myself at a loss for words, but ........... see? So let me just say that I'll be by tomorrow to pick it up.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks George :)

[@bobbyogle]

The people putting thumbs down just upset because they don’t have talent like this guy// love it think I’m going to make one

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks :)

[@AnEvolvingApe]

That cabinet belongs in the castle of a king... and it is so.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thank you :)

[@un-_-known688]

5th... whoop whoop

[@valentinivanov8703]

Не шкаф,а СКАЗКА!!!! Очень красиво!!!

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thank you Valentin :)

[@bluenoser1567]

Wow! Never seen so much work go in to a pallet project. Really outstanding and Medieval to be sure. Bravo

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks :)

[@ivanwalker3391]

Seriously? WTF? I've never been envious of any man's skills before . . . . I freakin am now. Absolutely beautiful. Keep 'er lit Bro!

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Ivan :)

[@seanshapuron]

The first minute or two of the video makes me feel like you’re filming this in Chernobyl lol. Jokes aside, love your wood work! Keep it up!

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Sean :)

[@christinealanizgutierrez3772]

Oh my goodness, that is absolutely beautiful ! Again you did a beautiful job with all your talent and patience. I’m a little curious, is this a hobby or do you have a shop. I see all your tools that you have to make the job easier. Just wondering ☺️ anyway another five star ⭐️ project. When you were nailing the copper covers it cracked me up 🤣. I like a good sense of humor. Look forward to your next video.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks very much, Christine. I just do this for a hobby :)

[@marykayryan7891]

I once put 2500 individual shingles made from egg cartons on a dollhouse I was building, so I feel ya, man. One does want to just put their head down. Looked great when I was done, as does this cabinet.

[@JoseMartinez-og2hy]

To create something beautiful is always hard to do. You have done it!

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Jose :)

[@Nahrku]

Wow, absolutely awesome! The finished project came out so perfect and antique looking, complete with squeaky hinges and rectangular black medieval rivet looking things (is there a name for that?), it's almost hard to believe that it was all made essentially from scrap wood. You are really a master! As a newbie to woodworking in general, I just wanted to ask a question: When you put the first coat of stain on the wood, you always sanded some of it back off afterwards. I've seen a lot of people do that, is there a reason for it?

[@vtbn53]

It's called distressing - it makes the piece look antique (from wear and tear). For an example look up Shabby Chic (it's used in many areas besides that).

[@abdellaghezali99]

Comme à votre habitude, vous nous régaler les yeux de votre savoir faire. Vous méritez cette bière en fin de vidéo. Merci pour vos partagés. Cordialement.

[@PeteBeardsley]

Super job once again. I reckon you seriously earned that beer after all those copper rivets! Thanks for sharing again.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Pete :)

[@lesleyghostdragon3149]

The counter! The drama! The copper pounding patience! You're amazing and funny - respect!

[@dk2614]

Wow, that copper! And the hinges.

[@patrickmccaffrey5406]

Nothing like a nice warm beer at the end of a build! Another incredible piece, thank you for sharing!

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Patrick :)

[@vtbn53]

@@EpicUpCycling I knew someone would mention the warm beer ha ha!

[@alexs3119]

Oooooohhhhh, Goodness me......For many years I've been doing timber as hobby, (weekend warrior and pallet scavenger) and of course watching many video clips on KZbin but finally someone that doesn't spill BS and make all that philosophy of woodworking. So simple approach, and such a beautiful and above all practical pieces of furniture far from "IKEA"-perfection (if you know what I mean)each and every single one wrapped with pleasant satisfaction .Love your work, and love how much peace you have working with timber (and as you've mentioned - junk) Keep doing a great job. Bless you

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks very much, Alex. More coming soon :)

[@JustJimWillDo]

In the old days it used to take a trained Igor hours with a kettle of hot water to get a squeak like that, and you nailed it right off the bat.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Jim :)

[@DanKoning777]

Sometimes the love, and passion of ones craft speaks loud and clear. *This piece will be saying that very thing about you long after you're gone.*

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Dan :)

[@jamiepatterson1214]

Love the crafting of the hinges. With that hasp, that cabinet looks decades old. Had to laugh at your antics while driving in those studs. Nice work.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Jamie :)

[@1jmass]

Those hinges are absolutely epic. I love the added detail pounding the edges gives them. One suggestion. You definitely need to add a disclaimer before you file or saw on them that the sound can be hazardous to your ears and sanity!

[@cheriblair6983]

You inspire me!! But I have to agree with Mark Valentine, the rest of us are not worthy!! Your craftsmanship is stellar!!

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks very much, Cheri :)

[@bronzewing1965]

Amazing craftsmanship ❤👌 479.... . Id be having a beer by then,... and I dont even drink. 😮😂 It even has the antique squeak. 🎉

[@philgray4780]

Not only is it a work of art but useful too . You are indeed a craftsman, congratulations, very well done

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Phil :)

[@user-vz8nn7wx5w]

Гениальный строитель из дерева! Браво!

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks :)

[@Benstephan123]

Yet another master piece by a master. Respect.

[@KGuest1981]

Lol. Bet you needed more than 1 beer after you'd finished that beauty 👍

[@jacksrabbit181]

It even has the medieval creaky hinges. Love it. Fantastic job 👍 👍

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks :)

[@jeffforbes3772]

Beautiful! Now fill it up with Medieval booze and invite us all over. Love your craft...thanks for posting.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Jeff :)

[@izeugirdor]

Incredible workmanship and extreme patience. Congratulations on a job well done.

[@EpicUpCycling]

thanks very much :)

[@tomrailton9201]

That is by far the best video I have seen. I have seen nearly all of them. Trouble is when I watch other people's videos while waiting for new ones from you I will be bored. Take care and stay safe. Tom.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks very much, Tom. Stay safe :)

[@Wu2u22]

I hope you get many thousands out of a build - I have yet to see one worth anything less. The level of detail, and the obvious time and attention are worth every penny. Redundant or not, another Well Done, Sir! Well Done!

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks very much, Scott :)

[@lesleyghostdragon3149]

The hinges are so wickedly fantastic!

[@vikassm]

\m/ The IRON MAIDEN drinks cabinet! \m/

[@gregkieser1157]

That was a very fast 30 minutes. Those hinges killed me.....wow..... ok now I feel motivated to get cracking and do something productive in the workshop today. Thanks.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Glad you enjoyed it, Greg :)

[@nickgustafson9855]

Your patience drives me crazy, beautiful work.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Nick :)

[@maxpolaris99]

Loved that Gothic Horror creak!

[@tonywilliams8302]

Who does this guy think he is? Being amazing in every video. Wow and wow again.

[@bigbee714]

Now that is craftsmanship! Beautiful work

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks very much :)

[@jasonstopps8517]

I hope their is some vintage bottles inside because your hard work deserves it. Only 480😂.

[@louisemaelinamoreno]

Wow!!! The beer at the end is awesome.

[@rayhunt3244]

Pure Alchemy.No talk no distractions,just a true craftsman at work.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Ray :)

[@shirleyannconfer9651]

I love the lock/latch mechanism.

[@A.KUDYBA]

The work, as always, is simply very pleasant to look at, and not only that, I want to make something myself!! Thanks for the great ideas and flawless work!!! I finally found my teacher))!!!👍

[@signalrambo]

So nice, I wish I could "like it" twice!

[@jackboggs2127]

Serious craftsmanship. Very inspiring.I love watching a true Craftsman at work Beautiful work my friend.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks very much, Jack :)

[@shauntawestcott7178]

Jason is hilarious, thnks 4 all your hard work & labor...

[@davidjmaggs]

Absolutely amazing what you can do with old pallet wood and other scrap materials. Fantastic work.

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks Deejay :)

[@ravil9525]

Это очень потрясающе, из бросового материала красивую вешь. Мастер, одно слово...

[@EpicUpCycling]

Thanks :)

[@esmelight8324]

Этот мужик волшебник, прям Гэндальф!