Turning Free Pallets into a $2,000 Desk / Pallet Furniture Project

[@diytiff]

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[@rogerlightsey2727]

Put the top on 3 sawhorses then hook a strap on each end of the saw horse and tigjten it down then dampen the top and it would pull it back straight just keep checking the strap to make sure the straps stay tight and it will straigjten out

[@ronolson2475]

You could have saved 25:41 min. Water spray bottle on wood and heavy weight on it and wait 24 hours and a healthy surface

[@b.powell3480]

I made kitchen cabinet face frames and drawer fronts from pallets many years ago!, the nails used in pallets are screw shank nails designed to not work loose, and that's why they are so hard to pull out, use a Sawzall with a metal cutting blade to cut the nails by running the blade between the 2×4 and the wood slats, usually the ends with the nails are cracked and chewed up so you can cut the ends of the slats just at the spot where the nail heads are for a clean end

[@danielrandall2081]

Can get planks already freed up and never nailed into by the mountain loads here free

[@1Tibs1]

The best tip Ive learned with gluing is Pressure, for it to have strength and less work/modification is to add pressure to whatever you're gluing, no matter how small or big. The excess clue can be wiped off and add weights to hold it down. The Shims, you have to realize will weaken the structure in due time as moisture will enter the cavities and may expand/loosen the hold.

[@JC-xl2bq]

As a 44 year old mom of 2 who is just beginning wanting to build things I *SO* appreciate the realistic version of what DIY looks like.

[@verlahock7383]

Great to see that... I made it too. Plans from woodprix helped me a lot :)

[@jovanwilson6433]

Agree.. most people don't like to show raw mistakes and then the corrections

[@meghanmengel437]

Literally the same!

[@hettiemusic3996]

I second that!

[@strazdas1989]

The most relatable woodworking video I have seen in months, maybe in a year.

[@doloreskozlowski]

She never sugar coats anything

[@IfeomaNwanze1ze]

Same here!

[@knaveen17]

A true DIY video where things do go wrong…. I see so many videos where it is so smooth that you think you can build a whole house but hands on there are many things which can and will go wrong. So thank you for showing the true nature of diy

[@jackwest3282]

It is really just about the amount of experience and training the person doing the DIY, majority of those you see on KZbin are professional woodworkers or carpenters or construction workers so they know how to use the tools, fix mistakes and make it look good. Tiff is a complete novice and so she is a good one to watch to give you confidence and accept you will make mistakes along the way, but that is ok. Though I always recommend watching the other ones too as they will show you how to fix things and that most wood unless rotted is still useable.

[@dianahardy5922]

AGREED. My DIY is a whole lot like Tiff's lololol. but I sure learn A LOT!!!

[@jackgrayson832]

I am 74 years old... been a hobby wood worker for more than 50 years... you did good girl, and you learned a lot... like don't give up tile you can.t think of a way through or around the problem... when that time comes lean the project against the wall and start another project... while you are working around it your mind will be thinking of ways to get it done... most of the time this works... if not, turn it into something else ... love yall...

[@MarcusWieland-vp5ec]

AWESOME JOB!!! For future reference another good “free wood” option that I personally like a LOT better than pallet wood, is if you go to Home Depot or Lowe’s in the lumber department and look around on the floor under all the lumber, you’ll find a bunch of wood spacers they use to stack the pallets of lumber so they have a gap for the fork lift to enter. They just throw them away anyways when they actually go around n clean up so if you ask one of the managers I’m sure they’d be thrilled to let you take as many as you can find. Now like any other “junk wood” you have to clean them up and flatten them out but at least there’s no nails or screws to remove and they’re pretty chunky so you can get some decent sized pieces once they’re all cleaned up. Just thought Id share that info because I’ve built a few cool table tops out of them and nobody ever suspects it was originally “junk wood”.

[@marksandford1522]

Skips are fab to. Builders throw away loads of good wood.

[@scubarcbob]

What kind of wood are those spacers made of?

[@abdullahlibzo6914]

Wow this is the first Wood working DIY I see that is actually DIY and doesn't need 100k worth of tools to build. You really inspired me, so Thank You!

[@diytiff]

Thanks 😊

[@notyouraveragegringos]

You would be surprised what you can do with pallet wood and minimal tools. I made a countertop out of pallet wood with a table saw, chop saw and an angle grinder with a sanding attachment. Honestly I'd be too afraid to run pallet wood through the planer if I had one in case I missed a nail. 🫣

[@abdullahlibzo6914]

@@notyouraveragegringos I'm just starting to buy tools, so it's a relief knowing I can do awesome stuff with just simple tools. Thank you for sharing your experience!

[@notyouraveragegringos]

@@abdullahlibzo6914 You can do a lot with a tablesaw by buying or making jigs for it. There's lots of KZbin videos showing how to make jigs for the tablesaw to do various things. Definitely recommend buying one as part of your starter tools. I've squared my own lumber with a jig I made for the tablesaw. Saved a lot of money getting the second cut from the sawmill and squaring it myself.

[@moda78z]

If you don’t count 100k worth of clamps 😁

[@petepiazza9746]

I like that you included real stuff. Not every project is perfect. Frustration and cussing are part of woodworking. I'm still kind of new to it, so I understand the frustration of problems happening and wanting to give up. Thanks again, and keep up the good work.

[@malissawhite4569]

“Cussing” is NOT acceptable language!

[@erinsettle5094]

I was cracking up when the dog was standing right in front of the planer 😂😂

[@SpiderMax95]

the only thing that could have made it more "dog-like" was if the dog tried to catch the sawdust with its mouth ...

[@defnotanny]

I love the way you make your videos, its like watching a friend doing their cool DIY projects! The mixture of your personality, the jokes you make, your very charismatic camera presence, together with the way your videos are edited with the use of music, some speedups with voiceover, and some talking directly to the camera to let us know what your plan is, it just makes for a very engaging and wholesome watching experience! I especially like that you include the slow "in-between shots" and the realness of it all, when you talk to someone for a moment, when you take a short break, when you carry the materials inside, when you show us the rain, when you sit there contemplating giving up, it makes the video real and beautiful. And it makes the whole process so comfortable to watch. Thank you for making these videos! (And as your channel grows please don't overwork yourself)

[@diytiff]

This is so sweet thank you! I’m glad you’re enjoying the watching experience 😄 I will try to not over work but it has been a few busy weeks for sure 😆. I appreciate your donation and your support ❤️

[@lisascott6809]

The patience and ingenuity you have for these projects is amazing. So many of the videos out there never show challenges or mistakes and how to fix them. You are so relatable in your videos! Best to you and Toni, your little floofy cats and of course Missy the neighbour/job supervisor 😂

[@therealjamesmccrary]

The production quality of this is AMAZING!

[@diytiff]

Thank you ☺️

[@thedantzler6554]

Where can you get great DIY content and awesome entertainment ???? Your channel of course! You are a joy to watch and I always learn something. GREAT JOB on YOUR GORGEOUS desk! Way to go gal! ❤❤❤

[@diytiff]

Thank you so much!!

[@weekendhomeprojects]

That clip of you laying on the desk with the cat had me cracking up. Nicely done.

[@jeronwashington1536]

I know it was hot in your shop, but it was hilarious when Toni brought you some water, and you just poured on yourself, instead of drinking it. I heard Toni wheezing like she was laughing 😂

[@hettiemusic3996]

I think I have to say that this is my favourite channel BY A LONG SHOT when it comes to wood. The reason . BECAUSE ITS REAL! It’s for us people who have grandiose ideas, by watching some professional in his hundred thousand dollar workshop build a $40,000 table

[@charlesdowrick2075]

As a retired cabinet maker I am impressed with your grit.

[@AgentWest]

Tiff, you need to get a tool called a "pneumatic nail punch". It's basically a backwards nailer and is used to punch nails out of boards quickly. Very handy for busting pallets.

[@SmileCentral]

Excellent video, and the editing was hilarious, adding the yep Muppets, all the sound effects when you do your stare and blink, I crack up and found it so entertaining- not to mention I love that you show how you learn as you go and how to problem solve! Awesome job!!

[@lylewaters6161]

Great job. I really like how you showed all the problems that you faced and how you fixed them. This is reality and this is what DIY is all about. Showing the intermediate failures and your resilience is inspiring. I’m glad you didn’t give up. It looks great.

[@diytiff]

Thank you ☺️

[@debrachapman60]

Oh my gosh Tiff. It went from bin fodder to something beautiful. You've excelled yourself again. 😃❤

[@jamielpatterson2576]

Many times, the most aggravating project being built turns out better than expected. By not editing out the aggravating parts of your build, this video connected better with DIYers who have also faced aggravating times during their projects. And believe it or not, watching you work through the aggravating times made it worth the time it took to watch this video.

[@centurycountess4949]

cameos with misty and kitties are always the best. old pallets to furniture videos are my favorite. It's just amazing seeing such creations and when it's revealed the furniture was a set of pallets , never would of known. Pine smell is awesome! we use to collect pine cones and mix them with a home made poperri maker, sometimes we might add a cranberry essence and its the most amazing smell especially if its just the pinecones you get just a faint yet strong enough scent.

[@pamb440]

Wow! That took a LOT of perseverance and dedication to complete and it turned out beautifully! I was feeling your frustration when the whole thing warped due to the rain, but you kept at it, didn’t give up and came up with a solution. This video was a joy to watch and I’ve been watching for a while now. Love seeing you and your dad working on projects together as well. He’s a character and you guys always make me laugh 😊 Thank you Tiff & Toni for sharing your crazy DIY adventures. Can’t wait for the next one!

[@diytiff]

Thank you ❤

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

🤣🤣 38:14 I felt that in my soul !!! ha ha Absolutely loved this fantastic job it looks soooo high end !

[@diytiff]

Haha yes gotta love sanding 😂 Thank you Claire ❤

[@ananidots618]

You just keep refining your craft. Its so so good!! I also love your long videos because i appreciate the transparency and realities of how projects happen. Buen trabajo, síguele

[@KronksLever]

Not to be creepy but i just discovered you this week and I'm kind of hyperfixated on you. You are the perfect mix of charismatic entertaining personality without being over the top and in depth practical information and properly showing the process. You deserve at least a million subscribers in my opinion

[@MCproudrepublican]

I agree 100%!!! No matter what happens, you always seem to make it work!

[@diytiff]

Thank you ☺️

[@pavloszimbrakos4410]

I agree she’s a beautiful lady making a beautiful table lol

[@russelblackwell6041]

@@diytiff super super attractive too

[@HighYuh]

It’s only “creepy” if you say creepy

[@Nobodyandthegiant]

Friend I screamed so many times watching this, I'm amazed by how you persevered despite the struggle bus taking you through the entirety of this trip. It looks super pretty!

[@JMB-o3k]

Love that you’re able to work in the sop. Keep that space clean and organized girl!

[@diytiff]

Yes! Thank you! I’m trying I made a mess after this project lol

[@BackToTheFutura]

My First video on your channel and I am now a subscriber. Your tenacity and drive to get this project done no matter what is amazing. Your candidness of what a real DIY project can be like was also refreshing. No million-dollar shop with tools I never heard of. Most of all your shop being an oversized shed in your backyard is what most people are dealing with that watch these vids. I am now a huge fan and will be looking at some other vids. If I had a daughter...I'd want her to be you!!! Good going, bless you and be well, oh yea...be safe too! Great Job!

[@mardie-p3p]

That was a lot of hard work and it turned out beautifully!

[@paisley4865]

Bless your heart! I laughed and felt sad for you at the same time. You're such a trooper! I love the dog and cat. The dog loves you and always wants to play when you're working. So cute!

[@69Sugah]

My first time coming across your page and I'm so glad I have. I am afraid to use power tools to the point I think I need a class but you are an inspiration. I have a plan to build my own drafting table and easel. I have no idea how to do but watching you make that beautiful desk from pallets...genius. I will abmit you had me laughing at the faces you made showing your frustrations. I can only imagine what I'll look like but no one will see me😂😂. Thank you for sharing everything. I can learn a lot from watching your videos. Include me in your sub count. 😊

[@debrarandall6913]

The desk is gorgeous! Many obstacles, but it worked out great! Tip: To perfectly match...use wood glue mixed with the saw dust and from the pieces, and use it like putty. It's virtually invisible once you sand it.

[@patrickveninga1050]

This has got to be one of the most honest DIY video's i have seen,it really shows the challenges and mistakes every diy woodworker faces. And at the end of the journey you came out with a great looking desk,so great job. A little advice for the next palletwood project.......to prevent the wood from breaking,take the pallets apart when they are wet. That way the wood is more flexibel,and wont tear and break that quickly. But i really liked your video,keep up these kind of projects,and dont lose faith in yourself.😊

[@leighgray8537]

Awesome video, I noticed it's pretty cramped in there, maybe use some pallets to build a little deck in front of the shed door & a cheap gazebo when it's not to windy.

[@diytiff]

That’s a good idea 😊

[@mikeybiggs3650]

This is my favorite video ever. This is exactly how my projects turn out as well. No matter how much planning I do it never goes smooth. Glad you stuck with it. Great looking desk.

[@diytiff]

Thanks ☺️

[@foforivera]

Gaddamn! I just found your channel with this video, but it was enough to make me follow you, I got frustrated at the things that were happening to you, but your charisma and positive outlook at thing made it feel like a story that would happen to anybody. Great storytelling and great DIY vid.

[@diytiff]

Thank you ☺️

[@LoveOutdoors78]

The flaws are sometimes the best part about a piece. It’s actually my most favorite part about woodworking. Awesome work!

[@freezemanrjbr]

First law of woodworking. No matter how many clamps you have, it won't be enough. I loved your cute ball of fur. You are a very cute couple and I loved her face when you said you must flip the table top and she just ask "does it fit here?" It became really nice. Sorry about my terrible English. It's not my language... I speak Portuguese, because I'm Brazilian.

[@jeronwashington1536]

I know it was frustrating, my friend, but at the end of the day, you got it done, and Toni, her dad, and her brother helped you out. You and Toni make a great team, and it was hilarious, when you asked her to help you take the board in the house, her voice changed 🤣 😆

[@AlexMartinez-k9b]

First let me say DIY Tiff you are amazing for not giving up. You say you was going to do it, and you did. I love that you took a breather and reset your mind. desk looks amazing love it. I build most of my home furniture and I just love when I see the finish product and say I did that. You did great.

[@chrismartell6135]

I am a professional builder and I have to congratulate you on your approach and attitude to giving it a go and learning as you go 👏

[@diytiff]

I appreciate that! Thank you ☺️

[@tristavalentour7575]

Ah-mazing!! Girl, I was thinking you were crazy when I first saw that pallet wood! 🤣 it was in rough shape to be sure…you have really impressed me with your problem solving skills! You are seriously up there! Glad no one got smooshed by the 100lb desk top! Excellent work! 🦋

[@diytiff]

Hehe thanks I’m glad we didn’t get smooshed either 😅

[@antonnym214]

The planar was an outstanding idea. Surprisingly good results.

[@kimtyson7908]

I couldn't stop watching. So enjoyable and your tenacity to get to the finished projects is amazing. You go, girl.

[@diytiff]

Thank you so much!

[@PjSmith]

I’m going to say it again I love watching your videos you are quickly becoming one of my favorite to watch!!!

[@diytiff]

Yay! Thank you!

[@JoseTorres-v5u]

Don’t give up! You look like a very determined person. Always do your best in a bad situation. Just started watching your channel and can’t wait to see what you will be building.

[@mchess7987]

I also have built stuff for my home over the years and what I really appreciate about your videos is that your setup is even smaller than mine and you use the same tools, unlike these "pros" who have big tools I didn't even know existed. Building things is fun and ALWAYS a learning experience, which makes the end result more satisfying. Keep it up!

[@gm145]

You are my new favorite channel!! I love that you kept the ‘mistakes’ in, instead of editing them out. You do great work by thinking outside the box when you need to revise your plan. You did an amazing job!

[@diytiff]

Thank you so much!

[@Juwie64]

I love your videos! I just found you and ive been binging all of them! Ive been thinking about filming my little hobbies and crafts and starting a channel but i dint know where to get started. You inspire me!

[@diytiff]

Thank you! And good luck if you start a channel :) I started with crafty stuff too 😊

[@The-Maqer]

Great job, very nice to see you keep all of your mistakes and mishaps in the video. The desk turned out nice. You got a another subscriber

[@BalajiManiG]

Real diy have it own hurdles 🎉 kudos to you tiff for not giving up

[@473mishke]

I love people who decide they want something and just make it for themselves. So inspiring. Good for you! Looks great.

[@pirakoXX]

"Air locker", AP 700, Air punch nailer! I recommend this tool to anyone who has to hammer or punch out nails, fx. from pallets! I bought my AP 700 last year, after I got about 120 boards, about 8-9 feet long, with 10-16 nails sticking out from each board!! Because I saw Jesper, from "Jesper Makes" using one about a week before my neighbor asked if I wanted the boards for firewood!! If the nails are very thin, cut them shorter, fx with an angle grinder. All the boards were almost as good as new., as they had only been under a laminate floor for a few months before the owner realized the floor heating system under the floor was made wrong (no leaking, though!), and he had to remove all the new floors! And he didn't want to spend time hammering all the nails out (he had no air punch nailer!!) and decided to buy all new boards, and I got the "old" once! My luck! And I had a blast punching out the nails. I fastened a piece of cardboard over a metal bucket to ensure the nails stayed in the bucket once they were punched out at a very high speed!! NB: ALWAYS use approved eye/ear protection!! Sh*t happens when you least expect it! (Don't ask why I know it's true!!) 👍❤‍🩹

[@diytiff]

Thanks for the suggestion I’ll check into 😊

[@justgoballistic]

I bought one about 3 or 4 years ago when I first saw it. It just doesn't get any faster or better for removing nails. Works on staples too. And by all means SAFETY GLASSES.

[@Jojoleeen]

I randomly stumbled over a video of yours and ever since than enjoy everything you post. ❤

[@transplantman2287]

I've been considering using pallets to make things and I super appreciate you showing the painstaking process of taking the pallets apart, how many of them break, the tool used and how you used them, etc. I need to see the full process of something to do it effectively and this was very helpful for me to decide what kinds of projects I can take on right now, thank you. Also, nice work!

[@mjb12141963]

I made a coffee table in this basic same way. I cut pieces with 45% cuts on the ends and about 10 inches long. I made a pattern with the pieces, and it turned out pretty good for a beginner. It lasted about 5 years under the weight of two little boys using it as a playground. The top is still in good shape. The base I am going to have to remake. I will get to avoid some of the mistakes I made. Even with all the pieces the same thickness it doesn't come out perfectly flat. I glued and stapled mine on one by one with a brad nail gun and brad nails that went all the way through and out the back. Nice table. I would love to have one like it.

[@gabriellaprasse2308]

Aye, fantastic video and a great job done. Its not easy working with pallet wood, you did fantastic dealing with it with what you had. I hope you keep at it, because you're doing a great job. Also, you're video production skills are awesome too! Keep at it, you definitely have a new subscriber with me. I have a couple of suggestions as someone who works in a professional cabinetry shop building custom cabinets. 1) A great way to deal with saw dust management as a small shop is by using a cheap shop vac. They have hoses and hose adapters that will fit onto the outfeeds on your saws and planer. Its a great way to keep dust levels down and keep your sanity up. 2) when gluing big pieces together like that desk top, bisquits are a great way to add strength to that joint without worrying about future movement, expansion, and shrinkage of the wood. 3) when wood warps like that, best way to unwarp it is to lay it so the egdes are facing up (the wood will look like a u-ish), soak the wood in water so it opens up, and lay something heavy and flat on it (thats not wood), and let it sit for a couple days. Depending on how extreme the warpage is, the longer it will take. And the more warped it is, the more water you should add over the days. Not fun, but it will work and is a way to get it done by using the wood's own movement. 4) water is great for removing glue while its still wet, a damp rag and a water bowl makes glue-up clean ups so much quicker and easier. Also, a damp tool makes spreading that glue while you do the glue-up easier. Also. That titebond III is great, but goes bad really fast, so make sure the lid is on tight. 5) when cutting wood or drilling holes in it, to avoid blow outs and chipping, have another piece of wood (or a sheet of Styrofoam insulation) under it. Works great for keeping cuts and holes clean.

[@diytiff]

This is so much great advice!! Thank you I appreciate you taking the time to let me know all this ❤️

[@diytiff]

I also love the unwarp idea hopefully I don’t go through this again 😅 but if I do I will try that 😊

[@gabriellaprasse2308]

@diytiff absolutely, happy to share some knowledge! And look forward to seeing more of your projects. Woodworking isn't the funnest thing for women to get into and stay in, so I'm always excited to see another women kicking some ass in this field! As for the wood warping, I hope you don't have to deal with it again too 😅 best way to avoid it is laying the wood flat, or having it as perpendicular to the ground as possible. But, alas, wood is wood and it's gonna do what it wants to. Anywho, keep at it, you're doing great! Very much enjoying your work.

[@diytiff]

@@gabriellaprasse2308 thank you!!

[@Northeastken]

Turned out great! Very labor intense. For all your hard work, you have a Million Dollar Desk. Enjoy! Your carpentry skills are amazing!

[@Kk-yv6pl]

Very proud of you for sticking it out and finding solutions to the problems you encountered.. Way To Go!!!

[@PaulJohnson-k9v]

The way to take pallets apart without breaking the boards is to use a sawzall with a metal blade and cut through the nails. I drive the pry bar between the boards to make enough room for the sawzall blade. The result is boards with nail heads in them. To remove the nail heads I use a small punch on the opposite side of the board to push the nail heads out far enough for the hammer to pull them out. I throw the 2 x 4 runners way as the nail remnants are very difficult to remove.

[@NewYears1978]

I swear this is my favorite YT channel you are so fun and hilarious. Very inspiring too. Anyone can do anything!

[@diytiff]

Thank you ❤️

[@luciasamaras7767]

The desk is beautiful, but what I really love is your sense of adventure and your steady willingness to never give up! Thank you!

[@artbyrobot1]

you can haul wood on the roof of cars. not IN the car but ABOVE it. just lay towels down first then put wood on roof then strap it tight by putting strap over wood, through the interior cabin and back up and around roof again and tighten. works like a charm I've hauled TONS of stuff like this. that's how kayaks and canoes are hauled too

[@uhpenyen4291]

I am loving the music throughout this video. :D

[@berserkerusmc7613]

Besides all the setbacks, you stuck with it and built a very functional and beautiful desk! Great job!!!!

[@kevinbrandt7606]

Hiya! I know this video is 4 months ago, but with my experience working with pallet wood at best is iffy. It likes to do stuff we don't want it to do. With your glue up. The bigger surface area the harder it gets. When I did my first table out of pallet wood, I did what you did and bought some plywood. I bought 3 of them. When I started my glue up I use one of the pieces of plywood as a "call" to help keep everything clamped down and tight with Harbor Freight clamps. Lol. Even with plywood with the climate yall have there its always going to warp. Keep a spare slab of plywood around and keep it clamped up. Living in Southern Texas area I've learned not to clamp stuff up big or small. Awesome table! loved your vid. Great work!

[@antonnym214]

I subscribed immediately, if not sooner. Your father-in-law, Toni, and everyone -- you all are delightful people. Can't wait to see what you do with the home office. All good wishes!

[@diytiff]

Thank you!

[@helengesell2668]

I love the reality - and your sense of humor. The desk turned out to be beautiful!

[@diytiff]

Thank you ☺️

[@kristinecornell8649]

I am so glad I found your channel. Your projects are inspiring & I love how real you are. I love that you show your frustrations & failures. I love how you show your process of mitigating solutions. Thank you!

[@diytiff]

You are so welcome!

[@lauramarshall6376]

This turned out absolutely gorgeous. Love all the textures and colors and imperfections in the wood. You are adorable and so is Toni. What a good team you make! Thanks for showing all the problems and solutions.

[@jamiesmith1343]

I LOVE IT!!!You did a fantastic job. You need to save all that fine sawdust for filling in the holes and cracks. You can mix it with the wood glue and/or apoxy, a trash can is a good choice and it will keep the mess down outside. Also the larger chips would make a great and interesting top, mixed with apoxy. GREAT job and I enjoyed your video so much. God bless and keep up the good work!!!

[@dougpeak7591]

I had an issue with clamping boards as well . All that I did to fix it was clamp 2x4 or 1x4 vertically to top every 16”apart and clamps them on ends. It worked perfectly. Your doing great for a beginner that’s how you learn by what don’t work trail and error

[@lawoftheuniverse8089]

Ya Done Great Tiff...One of the Best things about this Project is how much you learned about Desk Making and Gluing...Absolutely Cool...Well Done...!!!

[@Jonors]

I watch a lot of DIY videos, and this is probably one of the best, I was laughing all the way through, and this is the only one I have commented on 😂 keep up the good work

[@diytiff]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you ❤️

[@Jonors]

@@diytiff your so funny 🤣

[@HouDeani]

You are truly an amazing creative! Very inspiring, don’t stop creating content please!

[@briant2259]

Woodworking can be challenging but the reward is you built it! And I like the 3 drawers 👍

[@robertskelton2576]

This vidio just showed up this morning. Glad I checked it out. You have a great personality and it keep me glued to the screen.

[@carybrown3192]

I love your sense of humor and the fact that you can laugh at yourself,plus how you adapt to your mistakes and errors, new subscriber for this funny video, great job!

[@Stephanie_Hancock]

Lol, loved Misty covered in sawdust. Too cute. It looks like the old wood bowling lanes. Oh, Tiffany, that damn weather is going to be the death of you. Lol, I see that Toni is in the new chair. Turned out amazing. Great job!

[@jamessmith7459]

I have only start building stuff from pallet wood myself for about a year and half you did well with what wood you saved as one of the pallets where the wood just splits i got 50 euro pallets just over a year ago dismantled them with a bricklayers hammer and crowbar did that on my own and saveď thousands of nails to re use plentys blocks for my log burner and a ton of wood to have fun with well done on your project great job keep up the good work

[@kawikalo]

You are the beginner's champion. I mean this with the best of intentions, because this is how I live life: not much planning, head first, see what happens, and trust the process, "even if we don't know what the process is" most of the time, and hope for the best! This video is the raw behind the scenes DIY attitude most DIY videos don't show, when almost everthying doesn'tt turn out how we expect it. Thank you for the inspiration to take up this hobby I've been wanting to start for so long. You have won yourself a new subscriber.

[@laraynekayfes5329]

Good job!! Can'twait to see it stained. Your video is refreshing... You are so candid!

[@diytiff]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@Scrapin2012Designs]

So happy for you and your family. Also excited to see the new video

[@markh5889]

I’m impressed with your dedication to finishing this project. I wish that we were neighbors. I have been a cabinetmaker/ furniture maker for over 40 years. I could have saved you a lot of headaches. You did a great job!! Keep up the good work.

[@dopatrick1]

hang in there, key to making easy glue ups is making sure all the pieces are the same size and planed or thickness sanded for smooth.

[@diytiff]

I will keep trying lol hopefully I’ll get good at it one day

[@priscillacordero8133]

Why were those eye blinks with sound so funny 😂 Way to persevere through the setbacks!

[@antonnym214]

That soft spot repair turned out really good! Well done!

[@thewoodworkersjourney3314]

This is the first of your videos that I've seen, and I really enjoyed it. I love your attitude and that you just get it done.

[@HazyHuez]

to fill cracks and stuff, you can mix sawdust and wood glue together and fill the cracks.

[@joelopez843]

Preplanning is always good in DIY projects. Of course, if you don't have all the equipment, different problems will arise, BUT getting over those problems is what makes your DIY projects so satisfying.

[@BillDeMarr]

Just found your videos today and I watched 3 so far. I like how you show the "mistakes" that are made along the way. please stay with this format for your videos. this makes them "real"

[@brimstonefootsteps4332]

You re a very talented and determined young lady. First time I have seen your channel and I am looking forward to watching your other projects. Nicely done!

[@diytiff]

Thank you

[@meghanmengel437]

I love to see you two together you balance each other so well!

[@CraftyDelights128]

The blank stare at the camera always gets me lmao😂 I'm glad you show the good, the bad, and the ugly. You inspire me, keep up the great work!

[@BrendaPorter-y9y]

I so loved your honesty and your tenacity in doing this project! I’ve learned so much from you and would definitely watch your videos in the future! Thank you🙂

[@MAGAMAN]

I learned that she is lying about that desk price and doesn't have a clue what she is doing.

[@fatimapalacios2292]

I just discovered this channel and I am bingewatching the videos. Really cool. My uncle once did coffe table and a small table and 2 chairs out of pallet. It has great potential if you have the willpower and patience.

[@wanaraz]

You built an absolutely beautiful desk! When you came in out of the rain I nearly died laughing with that look on your face but when the Violins started playing I fell out of my chair. I love the work you did and your tenacity. You have a new subscriber.

[@chrisk.4435]

I love your videos! I especially love how you show the problems and the way you think through them and rise above them. Great job!❤