Stunning Furniture Build from a Pallet - It Doesn't have to be Ordinary!

[@PaskMakes]

Pask and DiResta [64 Plans & LIVE]: paskmakes.com/special-offer/ Don't forget to check out Jimmy's pallet build video. I've been looking for a project to try this pattern out and this was perfect. I really enjoyed the whole process from the challenge of using salvaged wood to the patterned top. Making patterns is certainly extra work but it's not difficult and this one is actually pretty basic using just one shaped tile. :)

[@lukearts2954]

Amazing result! Just a shame you forgot the scrap wood challenge intro... 😄

[@akt2603]

Love your patterns, the meticulous attention to detail makes me wonder what you could do with M.C. Escher's work.

[@fdort3971]

@PaskMakes thanks for the lesson. Your table is gorgeous! I'm currently building my first storage shed completely from reclaimed wood! My floor and back wall are massive hardwood pallets...they are ridiculously...lol. The structure is 5feet by 6 feet. I was given leftover 2x4's that were slightly twisted but with clamps and ratchet straps, I was able to get everything squared up. I used repurposed construction subflooring for the roof. I used cut off pallet boards for wall cover

[@thejoetandy]

I have to say I'm shattered you didnt use the scrapwood challenge jingle for this one. 😢 Great build!

[@lukearts2954]

Me too! I immediately paused the video as he started working to write a comment about that... It wood have been perfect in between the getting the pallet and when he tore off the first plank.

[@franziskaibes6265]

Absolutely. But that Jingle rings in head along 😂

[@lolabun715]

Same! Absolutely gutted! 😂

[@PaskMakes]

I did mean too but forgot. :)

[@lukearts2954]

@@PaskMakes just say you omitted it as a form of community poll to sense the popularity of the SWC intro. I was glad to see I'm not the only one who loves it ❤so much haha

[@ssolomon999]

Of all the “maker” channels I follow, you are by far the best at “mistakes.” I love the matter-of-fact way that you deal with things not going as intended, without hiding or over-dramatizing them. Thanks!

[@PaskMakes]

It seems to happen on most projects and generally with a bit of thought they can be fixed. :)

[@roncooper6302]

Your skill goes without saying, but your patience is unbelievable.

[@stevebettany8778]

Never a truer word

[@AgiHammerthief]

„not everybody’s idea of fun“ I resemble that remark 🙄

[@Trammiliin_nr2]

This is so true! I was wondering, watching this video, what would it take for me to glue down all these pieces. Maybe, if I was sitting with a friend to talk with, I could do it. But Neil seems to be friends with himself. :)

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks Ron - I just seem to enjoy this type of task! :)

[@PaskMakes]

@@Trammiliin_nr2 When doing something like this, audiobooks are my friend. :)

[@lauig]

Objection your Honor, this has all the characteristics of a "Scrap Wood" challenge, which the defendant admits in the video, thus proving my clients were deprived of it's regulatory scrap wood intro song and can therefore demand reparations :p (Such a nice project, thanks !! Some of the wood is really good indeed)

[@yetanotherbloke]

Careful what you wish for! We may get a video that's 10 mins of nothing but the song!

[@lauig]

@@yetanotherbloke Would be the trolling of my dreams ^_^

[@PaskMakes]

I meant to put it in but forgot - sorry about that! :)

[@lauig]

@@PaskMakes don't be, gave me this opportunity for a silly joke, which I can only hope made you smile a little. If I did, that's my humble way to give back a tiny bit for all the amazing content you've graced us with over these years. Wish you & your loved ones the best !

[@MrBigMalT]

Just stunning! You also said a couple of things which really resonated with me… “if you enjoy your time in workshop, and can earn a little money to buy a new tool” and also “ it’s a great feeling handing over something you’ve made to someone who really appreciates it”. You’re so right on both counts.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks - Glad you appreciate that! :)

[@hypnolobster]

The pattern with the bleed through and sanded stain turned out absolutely stunning.

[@JV-pu8kx]

The grain really pops!

[@PaskMakes]

I was prepared to do it again but I agree, it turned out great. Happy accident! :)

[@mattlewis3472]

Came here to say this, the way the stain accentuates the grain is beautiful!

[@XPStartupSound]

Looks amazing! Can't believe you sold it for that little, the person who got that must've been ecstatic! Very generous of you

[@PaskMakes]

He was very happy with it, I needed to get it sold so I could include it in the video. And needed to get a video out. :)

[@jameshisself7375]

Epic result! I do feel those L brackets take away a lot, but it is a beautiful result from the angles that don't show them.

[@bmdhacks]

A bit of super blue would've made them blend in more

[@jameshisself7375]

@@bmdhacks Agreed, but the whole result was metal free up to that point. If it was mine I would want to be able to look under it and not see metal. Even counterbored screws into the bottom of the tabletop would have been far better imo.

[@superleggenda]

@@jameshisself7375my thoughts exactly. When everything ELSE shows a lot of patience, those L brackets scream quick fix. Not in character with what Pask usually makes…

[@MumrikDK]

I was pretty shocked to see those go on :D

[@jamiemaclellan3986]

Why not screw through the bottom of the leg into the top? Maybe too thin?

[@kauerpc]

Pask superpowers are believing in himself, "giving it a go" and patience. What an artist. Thanks for the great content.

[@PaskMakes]

Not sure about super powers but I agree that those are my strengths. :)

[@Mrcaffinebean]

I always appreciate that you use hand tools where appropriate because they are sometimes the fastest option. Your design intuition is next level als, such a great video!

[@nikchi]

$400 for that work of art is an absolute steal

[@VeretenoVids]

Especially to me, who is in the US: $400 AUS is only about $275 USD, which seems almost criminally low!

[@Christopher-yi9pc]

Also in Germany, i dont know how much time you spent for this Beauty but my Feeling ist that you have Minimum to pay 800€ for the Craftsman. In a Shop maybe 2000€.

[@ryman1554]

Came here to say this. What are you paying yourself $4aud an hr? Brilliant work. Only thing I wasn't a fan of was the leg attachment. Should have made the legs look like they were floating, MCM style, with spacers between the leg and tabletop. Could have fitted threaded inserts and charged a total of $425aud 😄

[@PaskMakes]

Glad you like it Nik. :)

[@thisalexdude]

It is such a pleasure to watch a Master doing his Magic! This Table turned out incredible! What a lucky Buyer. Thank you for Sharing!

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much - not sure about the master thing, just having fun. :)

[@mattelias721]

Great project - considering this started as a pallet... good lord. You're talented. You mentioned getting a doweling jig... you know, I would be willing to bet, or even DARE YOU, to replicate a workable DowelMax system of your own. You've got the machining skills for certain. Who else here agrees?

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much! I don't know the DowelMax system, I'll check it out. :)

[@sciangear4782]

Definitely! Just saw Trena at John's Furniture Repair singing its praises (unsponsored) the other day, and immediately thought of it while watching this

[@sgsax]

The stain touch up on the pattern infill really brought out the character in the wood. Really like how this turned out. There's something pleasing about the rounded triangle shape, contrasting nicely with the geometric infill pattern. With the reddish color, my first thought is some kind of mahogany variant, but I'm no woodologist. Thanks for sharing!

[@Jak_To_Mozliwe]

I was about to write something similar. The stain really saves the day and even improves the overall look.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much - Glad you like it ! :)

[@RobMods]

Thanks for another great vid! I use bags of lead pellets in my workshop. I (jokingly) call them "gravity clamps". They are great because they conform to the shape of the part you are holding down, and being fabric, they don't mar the surface. They also work well as a dead weight under something that needs hammering, for example a guitar neck while tapping in the frets. Mine are around 10kg. Duramax is a great range of spray cans. Easily my favourite at the big green shed. You can buy a little kit of spare tips. The red one gives a wide fan, like a spray gun. Much better for spraying larger flat projects. I believe this may have helped with your sealer coats. Thanks again. I love your channel.

[@PaskMakes]

Glad you enjoyed it - the lead bags sound handy. :)

[@RobMods]

@PaskMakes I bought the pellets from a gun shop, but little fishing sinkers would work too I guess.

[@ridethroughlifertl]

I just noticed the glass case for your kayak. It looks awesome up there. I like this table too. I'm not even a woodworker, I just like watching people make things.

[@Trammiliin_nr2]

I just watch people making things, too... and gasp in amazement when they free-hand mark down a perfectly straight line to round the table legs and proceed to do it with a hand plane. Where I'm from we have a saying that translates something as "watching a skilled worker is as satisfying as watching the dance of fire or the flow of water."

[@PaskMakes]

Glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@dannyb4283]

The stuff you make always blows me away. I tell myself I could do some of this stuff if I had the space and tools but we all know that's not true and you're on another level with this stuff

[@howder1951]

You are an absolute wizard ay pattern techniques and re-cycling wood in such an elegant manner. Bravo Pask!

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much - just enjoying my time in the workshop. :)

[@stormkhan4250]

Wow, great result. I really like this type of video where you go 'back to your roots' of where you started all those years ago doing all sorts of woodworking.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much! :)

[@melissaphillips-yq9ib]

Wow- just freaking wow. This is actual wood working. First video of yours I have seen and I am your newest amazed fan. Thank you.

[@alanmuddypaws3865]

Another masterclass in how things should be done!

[@PaskMakes]

Glad you enjoyed it Alan! :)

[@donnecheli2721]

Great build with the eucalypt pallet, judging by all the comments you’ll hopefully find the time to do another scrap wood challenge, but I enjoyed the teaser to the brass on the ships wheel.

[@needfulthings2701]

A fantastic job - apart from that: 35:45. I had to take a deep breath. But then the price: $400 - not sold, but given away! The buyer must really be a nice guy!

[@dragunov525]

You’re my favorite maker on here. You seem like a genuinely good guy too. I’ve been here since the first bar clamps!!! Right when I first started getting into woodworking. You’ve inspired so many projects and just learning to be patient and take my time and enjoy the process. Thanks for sharing as always! Happy Holidays!

[@pauld9530]

I haven't been in my workshop for ages. There isn't anything more satifying than turning discarded timber into something amazing.

[@NickiRusin]

I'm personally not a fan of repetitive work, but your speed is incredibly impressive! Can't believe that pattern took you 2 hours!

[@donnecheli2721]

Always great to see your tools from earlier videos being used

[@azyfloof]

I love these styles of patterns :D Reminds me of some of M C Escher's studies into tessellations

[@lukada83]

That homemade/diy domino jointer blew my mind. Far better than anything available commercialy advertised as a domino killer, not counting the festool domino itself 😉

[@PaskMakes]

It really has been a great little machine that I've used in many projects. :)

[@anderslagerqvist2642]

I built a replica using lasercut parts... Idea worth stealing 😊 But but made the dowel width easy adjustble.

[@felixdietzCGN]

I always love the little ideas you give me - like the clamps stopping the ratchet strap from sliding off. Totally gonna use that one soon!

[@milanv7762]

This is so awesome project. It reminds me all of thos Scrapwood challenge videos I found your channel for, long time ago. Not only because of the material but because of so many hand planing etc. At first I was kind of disappointed "OMG, even Pask started using epoxy..." but it turned very nice. Big congrats not only for the result but for finding such nice customer, too. In fact, that guy got a special bonus for free: to see your workplace and 45 minutes chat with you! :)

[@pablocelaya3728]

Beautiful table, except for those L brackets, they did not go along with the rest.

You'll never see it. So why worry about it.

[@jonathanwalther]

I was a bit shocked, too. All the tedious work and the gotgious design and then...

[@TheUncleRuckus]

Yeah I feel the same, he put all that work in and ruined it with those sloppy looking L Brackets. Wouldn't have been too much to just drill through the cross members and screw into the back of the top.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks glad you like it. I just needed to get it finished, saw those brackets and thought they'll do the job. :)

[@tallpaul7657]

Wow! The sheer amount of little tips I have just gained in this one video is incredible. Saving to rewatch. Thank you so much, I have been trying my hand at a frame for a chessboard and getting mighty frustrated and stressed, I gave up, now time to go back and try again.

[@bonitahugo6516]

Absolutely stunning! Would look amazing in a mid century modern house. I think you undercharged for the amount of time you spent on it and your clever design.

[@hugobose2254]

Looks absolutely great and reminds me of a 60's/70's designed table, the way it looks.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks, that's the vibe I was going for. :)

[@DownUnderWoodWorks]

Hey Neil, if you want a good, no great, dowel jig I can’t recommend enough the Dowelmax. I’ve been using it for a few years now and it’s super accurate every time. It’s a real high quality made piece of kit. Cheers mate 👍🏼

[@michaeljohnston531]

That's a lovely bit of work that's given me some great ideas. Thanks for that! With the all-wood construction otherwise, the silver brackets were something of a disappointment. I think I might have gone with brass pieces at the very least.

[@elisabethreeves1786]

I appreciate very much the use of hand tools in this video. I also appreciate a good plane 😊

[@1983gabbro1983]

Complimenti dall'Italia!!!!! Hai una precisione nella manualità di alto livello!! Seguo i tuoi video. In questo lavoro avrei usato qualcos'altro al posto delle staffette in metallo per fissare le gambe, anche se sono in una zona non visibile. 👏🏻👏🏻

[@andregiroux5199]

Nicest pallet wood table I’ve ever seen - well done! It was great seeing the hand plane you made in action. I’d love to see you make another one now that you’ve got a milling machine. I think a shooting plane would have come in handy on this build!

[@Otakutaru]

Good all around, patient craftsmanship

[@johnnyb95678]

The table turned out amazing. You are always so creative and beyond patient.

[@heyitsthatdude17]

Looks absolutely mint Neil. The stain really worked a treat to even out the colors from the different boards.

[@andrewgalbreath2101]

Talk about Pop, that pattern looks like it's popping out of the table. Accidentally darkening the grain made it look really cool as well! And I remember finding that card scraper video, I've watched every one of your videos ever since

[@youtube_learner]

Hesitant to offer advice to such a skilled woodworker, but I learned the hard way... When cutting the "rebate" off the edge of a piece (16:48), make the second cut so that the scrap bit is not on the fence side of the blade. Pieces that are sandwiched between the blade and the fence can potentially jam and get ejected. In the case of these tiny strips, there's no real danger, but with if a larger piece is shot out it can cause injury. For that reason I make it a principle to have scrap come off on the free side of the blade.

[@davidsinclair6425]

My heart sank at 'epoxy pour' however it turned out so well I may be a convert. Either way I'm so impressed with your skill, patience and creativity..... Chapeau

[@tinkeringinthailand8147]

"much more fun" I love that expression Neil. so much of people's time these days is spent on making profit. I prefer "FUN" 🙏

[@musthavechannel5262]

Such great skill, such persistence, such modesty. Hats off to you sir!

[@marsthesecondgenesis1291]

Hi my name is Allan and I am a master carpenter from Scotland. Excellent work. I love the design.

[@williambuckley1185]

A great video to watch. wood working is a great hobby and I must say I enjoy it but making simpler and smaller things is my thing because I get too keen to see the finished product. you are a great wood worker.

[@byOldHand]

I had a perfect Sunday morning with your great skills ☕️ Thank you for sharing Neil.

[@diamondperidot]

Watched Jimmy then came here. You are 2 of the most talented and enjoyable KZbinrs.

[@anderslagerqvist2642]

Jimmy who? Sounds intresting...

[@sapelesteve]

What a beautiful table Neil! Incredible work and the fellow that bought it is very lucky to own it! 👍👍🔨🔨

[@zzzworld7794]

I really enjoyed this video! I like all your vids, but this one was particularly great. I'm a huge fan of mid century modern furniture and this table would have fit right into a living room from that time period. GREAT work.

[@c.a.g.1977]

Taking the scrapwood challenge to a whole new level! Awesome pattern, reminds me of the works of M.C. Escher! That could be a nice challenge for you, Neil, making one of his famous patterns or optical illusions!

[@robertr4193]

A person would never have thought you had used reclaimed wood for this project if they didn't watch this video. It came out very nice.

[@VTRAddict]

That timber is stunning. As far as species - I would say it's 100% definitely Beena.

[@cgr6513]

Beautiful work! Nobody would ever guess it was made from a pallet...Incredible job.

[@RonnieStanley-tc6vi]

Came here directly after watching Jimmy making a scrap wood chair. I figured Paskmakes would have to show everyone how this pallet wood works. And, im going to guess. Ash.

[@AgiHammerthief]

uploaded while I was watching Jimmy‘s.

[@thndrgrrrl]

superior craftsmanship, as always! beautiful results

[@Starzz62]

Fine.. I’ll do it myself. 🎵Scrap wood challenge, scrap wood challenge it’s scrap, it’s crap, it’s firewood! but some of the wood is good!🎵

[@rustysmith8784]

Wow. That is stunning. I need to replace a couple of small table tops, so may try this type of style. Well done and excellent commentary too.

[@jaromir_kovar]

Neil, the result is gorgeous. I'm glad you have sold it! With each of your videos i am more and more entranced by your jig making. I would love to see an episode on how you approach these unsung heroes. Side projects of jigs. Does you brain process (descriptive) geometry without you needing to think about it and plan the details, or do you have to sit down and consciously invent the placement of gates and stoppers and angles? How do you approach the geometry that is needed? Thank you for all you inspiration!

[@Vickie-Bligh]

What a cool pattern and what a lovely table. I'm glad she went to a fellow maker. I love your work, Neil. It's always so pretty and so satisfying. Well done.

[@keithsogge]

As watched this video, I've been stitching together a leather Football and as I was watching you plane I thought you enjoy tedious repetition. Then I looked down at my project. I guess I do too. Your table turned out great and I'm guessing that's what gets you through the tedious parts.

[@fishybob9059]

That is absolutely stunning. What a piece or art

[@JohnColgan.]

Your skill and determination for detail is always fantastic. Great project

[@ianvicedomini2648]

Always a pleasure watching your videos neil, this table will be the centre point and will take pride of place in the perfect living room my friend.

[@janicemurray7655]

Hiya I'm new to all this and have a few tools bandsaw, scroll saw and few others. I found your video very informative thank you

[@wildmanjeff42]

man that turned out real pretty ! I thought the nail holes on the top were going to make it look bad, but with the fill and stain looked great !

[@DaveMHLV]

That table looks absolutely stunning. If anyone is embarking on a pallet wood project and has a air compressor I can recommend using a a pneumatic nail remover which speeds up the job of getting the nails out of the wood. Just put the wood over a metal bucket with an old towel in the bottom to catch/stop the nails flying about the workshop, ask me how I know ;-)

[@dianah.2684]

Hello, happy to see you, I am a first time viewer, I so much enjoyed your content. You are truly gifted. Thanks for making my evening!!

[@Usercms1967]

Beautiful! Another of my favorite KZbinrs, Jason from Epic Upcycling does all his work from discarded wood. You two should work together sometime.❤😊

[@xmetal280]

That is an incredible result, mazing work and thanks for sharing your skills and design thinking.

[@gregj2647]

Awesome table. The curved edges added a lot to the character of the table.

[@frankbusuttil2572]

Neil,Neil, Neil, Neil. Those L brackets at the end did my head in. Another fantastic build buddy. Thanks so much for another year of inspiration and entertainment.

[@chochen92]

Thank you for shareing such a grat project! Cheers from Argentina!

[@marcmmclellan]

Cool! Pask signature: Tedious project and use of hand tools! Always well done!

[@jacobbrown2128]

Turned out excellent. Always love your videos, Pask.

[@robertberger8642]

Very beautiful table, very beautiful design!

[@badgerservices9665]

Best pallet wood project ive seen in a long time.

[@vonnyrotten]

Always love your projects, no matter how relevant they are to my needs or style! If you're making something it's always a fascinating build. Since you love inlays/kumiko designs, I think it would be really interesting to see you incorporate the design into the joinery, whether thats a decorative homage to the shape or even something integral to the joinery strength (similar to bow ties, or splines, or inlays, or even clever joinery design)

[@michaelmasters1212]

I'm right about to start making a mid century modern furniture set to upgrade my apartment, thanks for the inspiration!

[@giovannindias]

Congratulations! Beautiful carpentry work.

[@crabtonia]

A delightful nod to 1958 or thereabouts...I remember seeing a similar piece in a Showhouse in my home-village...very classy at that time...the pattern is intriguing and has a name but THAT escapes me...thank you Neil...dgp/uk

[@ClintSatterwhite]

Coming soon.. Pask Makes a DIY Dowling Jig! :D As always, your method and videos are top notch. Thanks!

[@eclecticcustoms]

You had me right up to the L brackets! I was hoping for hidden dowels or something!

[@joaobenin]

true craftsmanship on display

[@alexrains1893]

Hi Neil, regarding what timber you've got there, just looks like good old aussie "hardwood" KD17. Either Vic Ash, Tas Oak or I think most likely Blackbutt. Turned out beautiful.

[@peterl2866]

Teaming up with the blacksmith to build a bed and marquetry decorated headboard? Brilliant video again Neil

[@richardhaas1989]

Years ago I found a half size pallet with markings that it was from the phone company. It was for a pole transformer and from Brazil. The wood was Brazilian Rosewood even the thick rails. It pays to keep one's eyes open...

[@胡二-w9v]

You are definitely a math genius!!!

[@hansthebeast9740]

There is a channel called epic upcycling who almost exclusively uses pallet wood. The stuff he makes is amazing.

[@djmdog8754]

Nice to see you back doing some woodworking. Nice job as always

[@randycosgrove3608]

As always your projects are amazing. Both for design and for execution. Thanks for showing us all this wonderful stuff.

[@TalRohan]

Just to add, you take lovely pictures Mr P thanks for sharing the link to your photos

[@williamellis8993]

Great table, Neil. I really like the effect you made with the pattern stain. Bill

[@jackdeespadas]

Neal and his patience strike again!

[@tylma001]

I immediately thought to myself when he was talking about rounding over the front face that he'd get out the round over bit with the router. Have it done in 3 seconds. Not Pasky. Out comes the compass, the block plane and the sandpaper lol