Making Patterned Plywood - Including a Bowl, Coasters & More

[@PaskMakes]

This video came about totally by accident. I put together the jig for making a new Yosegi pattern, I used plywood to test it out and really liked the pieces that came from that. I didn't get around to making any new yosegi as I continued playing around with the plywood pieces instead but I will be using the jig for the yosegi when I get chance. :)

[@evelyn_r]

Lol you accidentally got distracted in an awesome way 🥰👍

[@TheE9climber]

Did you check out Michael Alm? He has some amazing projects with patterned plywood. Love your ideas here, perfect for the christmas season!

[@lennyf1957]

I need to have more accidents like that. 👍

[@gelosul]

So much effort and detail but the result is unique and beautiful.thanks for sharing.

[@roncooper6302]

Not only skill, but an abundance of patience. Regards from a very wet England.

[@tkorkunckaya]

I got tired while watching.

[@sisi1979g]

As an amateur with woodworker, i typically feel overpowered with the entire arrangement kzbin.infoUgkxrYREG3-7f1Aqk9ams3ZESRNzGnfdUtyQ . Be that as it may, this arrangements drove me through with much clarity and effortlessness woodplans. Works i now work like a genius. That is great!

[@lidertotal13]

A true artist can easily turn an ordinary object into a remarkable piece of art. To me that’s what you are my friend, a True Artist. Thanks!

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much! :)

[@HenryRSeymour]

I think the distorted pattern of a deeper bowl would actually be really cool.

[@sum1liteamatch]

I agree but would be mildly concerned about the plywood tearing out on the sloped edges

[@cooper5324]

Brian DeMille you can always add a stabilizer to the piece in between to avoid tear outs, but if you’re using high quality plywood there wouldn’t be many voids that would catch.

[@willmorrison1022]

@@sum1liteamatch On something like that, you'd want to use something more like Baltic Birch. It's much thinner plies would also look cool as all get out when you were done.

[@PaskMakes]

It's something I'm not keen on when the edges of the plywood get exposed (on wood turning that is). :)

[@demonicsquid7217]

If you've got the kit you can stabilise the turning blank in resin. I find it really helps with patterned ply, the only issue is with a pressure pot you may get collapsed voids, so a vacuum stabilisation is preferable as that seems better able to get resin through the layers before voids collapse.

[@boryscholewinski4370]

Neil saying "I'm pretty good here" propably means that NASA could calibrate their tools with those plywood pieces.

[@oneuponedown]

You'd be surprised what types of tools they use on movie sets.

[@steventanner1428]

This is funny. a friend just showed me his new kitchen floor. His jig looks just like yours. He cut the tiles 1/2 inch thick. He used a water based acrylic mastic to put them down and polyurethane on top. He said he had the plywood and he had more time than money. It looks terrific. He said he got the idea from making scarf joints for boat planking.

[@MichaelAlm]

Very nice Neil! Cool to see another pattern you can do with ply!! I might have to try my hand at triangles as well.

[@masonwilkins3238]

I thought this was your video and clicked on it and was surprised to hear Pask😂

[@PaskMakes]

Glad you like it Michael - I'll have to give your patterns a go sometime too! :)

[@freirecristiane]

@@PaskMakes it would be really nice to see a collab with you and Michael

[@brainwashingdetergent4322]

Watch CGP Grey hexagons are the bestagons

[@theidlehandsworkshop3884]

Don't sell yourself short, this is brilliant. I've been looking into a lot of patterned plywood for an upcoming project(s) and love it. This really looks great !!!

[@Drew-de7ey]

Sometimes I start to think I'm getting good, then Neil puts out yet another project video. Totally inspiring, and keeps me aiming higher. Thanks Neil.

[@professor62]

Neil, you and your videos are simply The Best. I look forward to your videos more than any other on KZbin. I really mean that. They’re so informative, educational, entertaining, and, above all, relaxing. I’m very grateful for all the time and hard work you put into your productions. They’re masterpieces in my book.

[@H3xx99]

With some heavy duty weather sealant, this would make for a very cool backsplash or bathroom tile. You'd have to keep resealing them over the years, but for a unique creation that bit of maintenance is worth it.

[@Rouverius]

I agree. Those are amazing results from construction grade plywood. Hey, thanks also for always addressing shop safety. Glad to know you're watching out for yourself.

[@skmurch]

As the late Bob Ross said, "We don't make mistakes, just happy little accidents." This "happy little accident" looks fantastic. Well done, Neil.

[@willmorrison1022]

I like it. Neil Pask, the Bob Ross of Australian woodworking.

[@harveyottotech]

Its very cool that you can take a mistake and turn it into something beautiful. I appreciate that you show how anyone can do this, and like so many of us you have accidents that can turn out to be awesome.

[@ahumanother]

Clever trick on gluing the opposite strips and then sanding. In the end it's the simplest thing, but you just have to figure it out! I get so motivated with this kind of patents!

[@jeffcarr392]

I love how you get an idea, and your brain must explode with so many more, I only get one or two ideas, I'm afraid I have rely on artists as fantastic as you to help me with inspiration. Brilliant, absolutely brilliant, keep up the fantastic work. 👏👏👏👏👍👊

[@jackierudd2010]

Don't you wish all accidents ended as brilliantly as this one, thanks for sharing your wonderful talent 😊 👏 👏

[@SuperNovaSirius]

Amazing. Such a plethora of original, handmade presents, made out of scraps. Love it.

[@BruceAUlrich]

Love all of the different patterns! I really like the bowl in the end. I actually really like how shallow it is...adds to it, but not making it too busy.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks Bruce - I agree, plywood can start to look a bit too strange when turned, I thought shallow was the way to go. :)

[@Craftlngo]

Very beautiful Pieces Neil! This shows me again, that there is no Scrap. You can always create something astonishing out of thrown away wood.

[@ragnkja]

There’s no piece of wood so small that it can’t be used for something.

[@karlekstrom7017]

Accidents often yield amazing results, this is clearly a good example of that face. This is a brilliant technique, with a beautiful end result!

[@sternentigerkatze]

That really looks gorgeous! I love how one sometimes comes onto a completely different road than what one planned creativity wise! Thank you for sharing this!

[@RobFulcher]

I'm really liking this deep-dive into yosegi. For an experiment it turned out marvelously. 👍

[@danntanschaer48]

Fantastic idea. As has been said by many others, you are a patient man. The quality of your work is first rate.

[@ghita.herdean.1979]

Again: where do you find the patience? You are the most Zen woodworker I ever saw.

[@PaskMakes]

These weren't actually as time consuming as you may imagine! :)

[@jenksify]

It's not often that we get to see you at work on the lathe, so thank you for the rare opportunity to watch this.

[@beeleywood7796]

The platter would make for an interesting clock. Love the idea

[@st3althyone]

You always surprise me with your projects Mr. Pask, they’re always so intricate while using the simplest materials. As always, it’s a pleasure watching you work, you make it all seem so effortless.

[@fryreartechnology7611]

I’m amazed how that hot glue held on almost as much as how awesome that looks. Great work and awesome build.

[@miyutakahada5691]

There's something very calming about watching you make wooden Toblerones

[@die_rabenfrau]

The flat bowl is really beautiful. And I also liked the idea with the small boxes very much. 👍

[@rhysjones2956]

My man, what patience! Any time I think of cutting a corner on a project I think of any one of your videos and immediately take a long, hard look at myself. Keep up the good work!

[@Schumar2610]

There is no wood worker with skills like you have. I am very impressed again and enjoyed the watching. Great job man! Greetings from germany......

[@robertparker2420]

You are like the Bob Ross of woodwork. “Look at this happy little accident that I found in my offcuts....”

[@donnellmartin1056]

WOW, the creativity of this project is just up there. I love the contrasting pieces.

[@canoelew2288]

For 20 mins you had me totally mesmerized with your video and incredible skill ! ! !

[@juliushoffman15]

Your creativity and patience are an inspiration. I always learn something from watching your videos.

[@robertbamford8266]

Thanks for the video. Wild experiment! Not quite scrapwood, but close. Glad the mortise held up to the pressure of the jaws on the lathe.

[@jasonrobinson9524]

Neil, I can't imagine how much off camera time you must invest experimenting with techniques new to you. The fact that you invest even more in order to share with us is immensely appreciated.

[@frankbusuttil2572]

Really beautiful Neil. I'm in awe. Every project displays better skill and art than the last. Really inspires me to get in the shed. Thanks for sharing.

[@xpi6dale32]

Impressive as always! Re the bowl: particularly for a shallow one like this, leaving the corners on for a hexagonal fluted result might also be nice...

[@kennethkeiser]

My 3 year old son and I love watching your videos, I think we've watched them all... Soon we'll be doing things in the garage together. :)

[@DanKoning777]

*If this is what you accomplish by accident then my projects are; never mind. Well done Neil.*

[@timothyball3144]

I liked that you used the shorter offcut for the center of the dish. No need to waste a longer one there when it will just get cut away.

[@torbjornahman]

Very creative! I need a table saw.... :)

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much Torbjorn! :)

[@8thsinner]

Everyone needs a table saw...

[@berriee7848]

omg! it's you I'm a fan!!

[@midnight121190]

Torbjorn and Pask?! 👍👍👍😁

[@danieltx7066]

that was brilliant! i’m hardly a woodworker… i built my workbench and i tinker… so i learned a lot from this video. lots of creative problem solving to enjoy, and the end results of the project are amazing! my brain is full and i feel an urgent need to do something creative.

[@PaskMakes]

Glad it was helpful Daniel! :)

[@nicktoland2863]

Yeah! Wow, the table top sounds like a great idea. Very long and tedious but worth it. I would like to see the plywood pattern stabilized in resin!

[@candrso5490]

LOVE the bowl! Amazing job! It’s so fantastic to watch you build something from your scraps or builder grade plywood! Really inspiring! Thanks!

[@kobiekaasjager4822]

I love it love it love it love it love it. It is spectacular and magnificent. It will look just fantastic as a floor and table top.

[@changgames4637]

Beautiful! You have a remarkable amount of patience for this type of work my friend. This is what happens when people take woodworking to the next level. It's more like art than anything else! I really enjoy your content and I'm always pleased to see it in my notifications.

[@JGUNW1R3D]

I really enjoy how you turn ordinary materials into something beautiful. Keep it up!

[@sureshot311]

If you could come out with a mediocre project that would be great. I am continually floored by everything you create. Absolutely inspiring and beautiful. Thank you.

[@Nono-hk3is]

Extremely good result, and an impressive display of skill and creativity

[@tomim7187]

Beautiful projects. You'd never know it was construction grade ply if you hadn't said. That is so inspiring. You gave me a dozen ideas to use this technique! Thanks!

[@jeffdorrity5609]

You are a Master of being Tenacious! I love your work along with your work ethics. I salute you from the USA.

[@andrejohnson6731]

Lovely! Love these videos that incorporate an extra skill, like woodturning in this case, or forging, etc!

[@nikkisaunders4464]

Just started the video. YOU GOT A SAWSTOP!!!!!

[@marcelo403polo2]

I noticed that too.

[@LukaFluka]

Wow!! Looks like someone got a shiny new table saw. looks lovely

[@jamesgwoodwork]

Grats on the new table saw!

[@soberlivingwithbrianfrankl8254]

I thought the saw was new... you really had me scratching my head for a minute lol. Congratulations on the new saw mate!!! Love your work and always love when a new one comes out. Thanks

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much! :)

[@carbonfusion]

Is there anyone near as brilliant as this woodmagic man?!

[@paulsccduff]

Pask makes the world's first plywood frisbee!

[@GregStier]

Next time I suggest glueing the cedar edges overlapping to the right all at once. Then cut and sand the corners. Neat project. Thanks for putting it up. I really enjoy your channel.

[@charleskyler1928]

Lovely work as usual. For the small box, you could use two “coasters” sans the outer cedar, one for the lid, one for the base. For the sides, cut the cedar a bit thicker and as tall as you want the box to be. Glue on the sides as before with the coaster flush top and bottom. When the sides are done, cut the “top” off a bit below the coaster and glue in inserts to the inside of the top or bottom. They will as the lip to slid inside the other. Hope that makes sense.

[@PaskMakes]

That's a good idea Charles! Thanks. :)

[@mitchthompson8106]

Just wow. That bowl is fantastic.

[@jocaleb0236]

I’ve always found it amusing when people say bowl when they just make a plate Anyway it’s absolutely amazing!

[@acraftman2823]

Awesome vid, as a job sup I used to have to give safety talks or fun facts as I called them and one was , a 40 tooth blade spinning at 4500 rpm will put approx. 800 teeth thru your finger before you can react, that made it seem very simple to understand.

[@CelalUnal1]

Great job as always 👏👏👏👏

[@shrevem]

As an American I have no idea what camphor laurel is, but I can spot it a mile away now!

[@jimthesoundman8641]

10:43 Supervisor passing through to make sure he's still hard at work.

[@robt2151]

Cut a series of grooves part-way through on the the triangular bars, dip it in a chocolate coloured stain and leave it on a plate in the kitchen - see how many people try to take a bite!

[@SparrowStockwell]

All those items are very attractive and interesting to look at.

[@Jaijay35]

Congrats on the new saw Neil, those sawstops are really nice.

[@adg1017]

That bowl is gorgeous. 👏👏👏

[@simonr6793]

Neil it's no wonder that you became a member of the Maker's Mobile Team!!!. Yet again another cracking build even if it was just good old 12mm plywood , 💯% 👍🇬🇧.

[@AdeAhmat]

One word: Amazing!

[@sapelesteve]

Beautiful work & great ideas as usual Neil! The nice thing about using plywood is that those pieces will be stable over time. 👍👍😉😉👏👏

[@joaorobertodesouzateteu9656]

Good morning Pask, congratulations, a really beautiful job. The care in the details is incomparable. João (Brazil)

[@michaelmurphy7939]

When I work with pattered plywood I saturate the blanks with 1:1 thinned poly/mineral spirits after rough sanding. This firms the end grain and seems to help adhere the layers. I have even had luck with cheap luan. Great videos

[@peternewman9713]

That's brilliant, Neil. I'm amazed by your skills!

[@glynprice3815]

That coffee looked really good!! The coasters were even better. Keep it up.

[@niklar55]

The plate would look nice on a raised pedestal, as a cake stand. You must have the patience of Job, to work with all those little fiddly pieces! I 'inherited' a load of 50mm ply off cuts from a spiral stair that my son constructed, and I've bee wondering how to use them. So, thanks for the ideas.😊

[@stephenwalsh1149]

I like the new table saw. Looking good

[@ScottWalshWoodworking]

Love it when accidents like this happen!

[@mikesmith2102]

Whenever I have small pieces to sand I'll make a sanding jig. Take the piece to be sanded and surround it with several thinner pieces to hold it in place then super glued them in place to hold the sanded piece in place. If you have a large number of pieces to be sanded it make it so much easier. Pop the piece into the jig, sand it, flip it, sand it and get anther pieces until they're all sanded.

[@55ATA3]

Very nice, you could add this in a lot of other projects. Seems to take a bit of time to make the base units, but they could be very handy to have around. Thanks for the video, your walk through the jig will make it very easy to make.

[@23demolitionderbyman]

Thats very unique idea from simple cheap materials. I can't wait to get a lathe and try making things like this first hand!

[@peetkoolstra3891]

I know someone that made a floor of it. And if you take the strip round the side, as a contrast it would be very nice. It is a bit of a challenge, but when it's done, you never have to worry about it.

[@Durrdalus]

A lovely platter.

[@ladykenja2700]

EXCELLENTE ! ! ! Delicate, creative pieces. Work of a "True Artisan." Thanx 4 sharing.

[@sdoitla1431]

I'll have to try this for a segmented bowl. Should be quite nice.

[@MisterTee2010]

Very neat. Some of the best things are created by accident. Thank you for sharing.

[@negotiableaffections]

Simply beautiful, Neil.

[@rowing-away]

absolutely beautiful work. i love the plate that you kept referring to as a bowl

[@brianmyers13]

Cool. I would have liked to see a deeper bowl too to see how the pattern distortion looked.

[@PaskMakes]

I reckon plywood starts to look a bit average when it's turned and the edges are exposed, but that's just my opinion. :)

[@Dingbat217]

That looks fantastic, and I'm well impressed with the quality of your cheap construction plywood, the one we get here in the UK from the usual outlets have so many gaps in them that you'd end up using more filler that plywood! :-)

[@louisvictor3473]

First of all, this looks really good! Well done. I really like that you're using the "sausage/bologna method" (that is what I call it anyway) of making repeated patterns by making one glue up and a long piece with the pattern in the cross section and then taking slices off (as if it were a big sausage). Something very versatile, and at least on the youtubes I don't see it used as often. I have to agree the jig let''s hand go way closer to the tablesaw than I'd like (when it comes to repeated cuts, they're mechanical movements so I like to think like a machinist: let the machines machine for you, hands off the work as much as possible so you don't risk going hands off). Would consider some redesign if I was making those cuts in particular, even more so if you plan making more of them in the future.

[@davidbrowne3640]

Once again, Well done Neil

[@robomanrobo6777]

Cool . Looks like a plate