Use PALLETWOOD to make MONEY and learn woodworking.

This is my story, how I started woodworking and how I started using palletwood to earn money, build a side hustle and pay for an entire workshop. This video is full of palletwood furniture ideas and inspiration. The end of the video also has a no table saw straightening jig made from palletwood.
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[@thorny3218]

My whole woodworking career has been centered around pallets. I’ve made thousands of dollars and never paid a penny for wood. 😁 I work as a warehouseman and get my pick of the best. I use the work truck to take them home too. Pretty spoiled.

[@YoungJizzy321]

I'm about to hopefully get started in my pallet journey. I work for an HVAC company and all of our equipment for installs comes on pallets, and I've been stocking my shed with them

[@mtlicq]

watch out for the IRS thugs :)

[@mtlicq]

@Michael Sørensen Good points!

[@stevieb545]

Haha same here mate 😁👍

[@tropicalbrokkoli]

@Michael Sørensen that would be minus

[@DogHairDontCare]

This guy literally just gave his secrets away out of passion ... that all you gotta do to get good at something, is stick to it. This applies to just about everything in life!

[@junish6276]

What secret 😂

[@DJ-qp5et]

Yes! The further I get in life, the more I realise, sharing is learning. Sharing is everything!

[@carlgaisford361]

Oh yes

[@velveetaslingshot]

Successful people dont have secrets. They just bust their asses until they win, while the other 99% give up.

[@IceCattus]

- honest and informative - love for the craft - no dumb brand advertising This is what youtube was made for.

[@dainermade]

Cheers mate! Appreciate that

[@MeatPez]

A lot of people are too impatient and want massive returns instantly as a novice. I like how you bring that to light. Love your creativity!

[@greenghost6416]

Sorta how everyone is. Just about everyone i know has taken out big loans.

[@jackjack4412]

​@@greenghost6416 big loans on what?

[@JesperMakes]

Hi Mark, you did an amazing job with this video, explaning how everybody could start building from palletwood and sell it, and get more and better tools. We all started from zero, nobody woke up with a shed full of tools, and this video shows how anybody could start. Thank you for doing that, and for the epic shoutout mate, thanks so much, and cheers from the danish pallet viking (sort of)

[@wafflebeaver]

Danish pallet Viking hahaha. Sounds like a new channel name… I kind when the opposite direction, having some tools from my construction job, then getting into pallet and other free wood just to challenge my design skills. I think I learned more about how to prep wood more from pallets than any other wood. Gotta try not to make my stuff too hobbit themed (hobbiton ?) is a good challenge.

[@mmaher9810]

You and Jesper have inspired me to get back making and selling. I had a fairly successful run during lock down but once that ended and people could shop in store again it all stopped. No excuse to stop chasing the dream.

[@JesperMakes]

@@mmaher9810 that's the spirit mate.

[@MissionaryInMexico]

Amazing. We love this approach, those of us who started businesses. Build as you go versus big loans. I once started a landscaping company with a lawnmower I pulled out of a dumpster, and a trimmer and blower I bought on time. I traded up on equipment a dozen times over the next 3 years, and tripled my income every year. On my 3rd year, my landscape installation and maintenance business was the 5th largest in the capital city of the state I worked in. I started a number of other businesses in other cities and states. And this, while working full time for the government. I sold the businesses in the early 1990's, and retired from business ownership for 6 years before returning on some levels. It can be done. I'm old and retired, and this video is inspiring me to start over again. Start small. I have a friend who is full blood Cherokee Indian in northern Georgia. He owns several businesses. One of them is taking a Dremel drill and making hummingbirds out of small scrap blocks of wood. He makes them, stains them, and outs them up for sale when he reaches 1,000 of them in less than a month. Then he ships them out, usually all to the same person, who pays him $5000. Every month. It literally takes him 45 seconds to make one. I watched him do it firsthand. Just keep looking for your niche. It's best to build as you go. Cuz then your floor is stable under you. Loans? Don't recommend them.

[@jesusalfrb]

I did lol my dad is a carpenter so I’ve had the privilege of having the tools.. most.

[@sonofamitch696]

I'm an apprentice carpenter and one of the first things I noticed is the crazy amount of scrap wood and pallets. So much wood gone to waste so I figured I'd search up some ways to make money off it and your video was in my results. Going to start doing this and hopefully make some good side hustle money. Great video!

[@dainermade]

Awesome mate, and it'll give you so much more than cash... enjoy

[@JulietCrowson]

Also make sawdust to sell to small pet owners maybe? eg rodents 🐭🐰🐹 🙏👍

[@quantumrace7417]

@@JulietCrowsonyou can somehow make finer sawdust into planks if you’ve got the time and resources

[@gabrielamora6265]

You can also sell or donate the scrap wood so it doesn't end up in a landfill.

[@RazKun]

Idk why i watched this if i live in an apartment with no yard or tools to work in, but somehow this was really inspiring. Idk what i'm going to do with this motivation, but it feels great knowing something's possible

[@KarlMySuitcase]

I'm building a bunk bed in my apartment with a borrowed track saw and a drill right now. It's a little cramped but fine.

[@Chequr_Prostate]

Get a scroll saw or a laser cutter, you’d be amazed what you can make.

[@harrysstuff247]

you could always check out maker spaces

[@Not-very-cash-money-of-you]

Look for makerspaces in your area. They're like community woodshops that you can buy memberships to

[@reikofujiko991]

You've ignited your spark of creativity. Now go do something with it before it blows out and you return to the masses with their heads in the electronic pacifier.😊

[@hezvandermeij]

As disabled/chronically ill young adult I've been looking at things I could do to still earn just a Lil more then my government issued budget. I love woodwork and have had several classes innit growing up. The cost of wood etc has often scared me off from tryin anythin with it but your video gives me mad hope especially as my able bodied mum and dad love to help out with heavy work (which would be takin the pallets appart) Thanks so much my friend

[@logans3365]

I never thought about glueing the pallet wood into bigger chunks, that’s a really good idea

[@sophietucker3163]

I’m astounded by this guys kindness…he’s so willing to share such invaluable information + skill ❤

[@benmullins9540]

The store down the street from me has a few hundred pallets stacked in the back for their suppliers to pick up. I asked an employee about them and he said you can buy them at the customer service desk for $1 each. The store pays a $1 deposit on each pallet, and the supplier buys them back for $1. Most of their pallets are fairly new and in good shape, also having hundreds of pallets to pick through makes it nice.

[@bruce-le-smith]

wow, new good pallets for a buck is a damn good deal. round my parts the free ones are garbage that the supplier doesn't want back cause it costs more in labour hours to deal with it than to just hope a fool like me takes it away :)

[@creativeideas012]

@@bruce-le-smith can't be too bad to create planters outa them

[@TeroPajunen]

I'm a 50 year old fellow, living in Finland, and I've been thinking of trying to build things out of scrap wood. Your videos are very informative and inspirational. Within two years I will have a wood shed of my own!

[@Challenged_pubg]

I am also from Finland but I am 17 year old, this caught my eye too.

[@hafidzrizky]

41 and i am from Malaysia . Just starting making cutting boards . The tool i am using now is a drill , a jigsaw , a palm sander and clamps . Saving money to buy a router and table saw😂

[@kathynix6552]

@@hafidzrizkyyou can get great wood in Malaysia

[@aarongibson9665]

This 100% how I got started. Just sold a $250 pallet table that cost $35 to make and loved making it.

[@kidsfun-rhymesanddrawings]

I am just starting out and can you please tell me what the size for the hall table is for that price? Thank you!

[@kidsfun-rhymesanddrawings]

@@dainermade Thank you!

[@user-lj5xc4ov3u]

Dude. You are an inspiration for the younger generations. Your execution and final product is exemplary.

[@dainermade]

Thanks mate. I hope they get out there and have a go

[@justinrettberg5728]

I just found out that my work throws away a ton of broken pallets every day. You've certainly given me the kick in the pants I need to get out there and put 'em to good use@@dainermade

[@worldgate989]

I'm working on getting started with pallets. Im trying to learn how to do things, not how to build specific things, and finding these types of channels very helpful.

[@fotografoindipendent]

true honest Dainer made, you are great

[@FoodInDaHood]

I am actually coming up to retirement and was looking at doing exactly what you described in the video. This video is of tremendous help to me and actually somewhat relived to see that there are people with my kind of budget that can still make outstanding things from free wood. No intention to make money in anyway, just a hobby to pass my time and use tools loud enough to drown out the wifey 😉. Thank you very much from a now loyal subscriber in London (UK).

[@frankharris4694]

Hope wifey doesn't read your posts.😂

[@alm_alb]

What I love more than the tables and the work you’ve put in, is your beautiful mindset.

[@bubbadoom1837]

Typically, I turn my nose up at pallet projects. I work in the trucking industry, and see them covered in horrible stuff. That said, you may have changed my mind. Your work is great. Thank you for this.

[@bernardmccarthy779]

Finally someone saying it as it is. Simple and straightforward no bullshit . Looking forward to seeing more videos.

[@jasonsahadeo5740]

This is what I've been saying. I started in woodworking exactly like this except, I got friends to pay a deposit to get pallet wood auxiliary furniture (chests and shoe racks). I used the deposit money to buy a circular saw and glue. I already had a drill. Good God is took a long time breaking down pallets and I saw no money for a long time because I needed to use every cent to buy the tools needed for the next job. But the stuff was nicer and nicer and I got faster and faster (and better). I don't do it full time so I had to let people know up front that it'll take a while but they'll get a good deal because the furniture will be made of solid wood instead of the cheap nasty stuff available at the local stores Now I make smalls as a legit side hustle in my backyard. Fyi, I bought my circular saw (first tool) 2 years ago. Thanks for the video and the encouragement to stick with it.

[@jasonsahadeo5740]

@Michael Sørensen yeah. As a rule of thumb, always use the ones that are stamped HT. It means they're heat treated and not pressure treated. Check this video out for me details on the topic because in some countries they're often treated anyways. kzbin.info/www/bejne/anrFnYV4f7KbY80

[@Western.Werewolf.Studios]

Wood working is something I've always been interested in, though I never really had the time due to it being a hobby and not making me money. But now I think I'm going to start making and selling furniture!!! Thanks so much for posting this video mate! It gave me so much inspiration!👍

[@Ergmerphany]

Thank you for sharing your story of how you got into woodworking! Hearing the steps you took makes the idea seem a lot more accessible for the average person who doesn't have a decked out woodshop. I like the idea of saving up the profit from projects to go towards new tools - that would be a very rewarding system!

[@donaldfrazier5244]

Mark I subscribed because of your realistic approach to your work,people don’t understand how much work goes into preparing the wood to be able to construct something,I do I know, thanks!

[@peteraust1968]

I always love watching your videos. I’d say you’d be my most favourite wood working channel. Love the ideas, the honesty, and the humor. That and your a fellow Aussie working in your backyard workshop like most of us with what we can afford to work with. Congrats on doing so well with your channel, and keep those vids rolling. Cheers….. Pete

[@athomewithrobandtim]

Glad we came across this video because we found out yesterday the place we work at would let us (with permission) to take some pallets home with us. So we definitely will be following along and doing some of these projects as well as building our our raised beds for our garden!

[@tedmorris2122]

Thanks Mark for all your hard work and showing me how to start woodworking with very little. I tried to film my first project (coffee table) and understand the work you have gone through to put out the content you do. Thanks again!

[@regisfourcade7145]

The King of the Pallet ! I started to follow you from France from the start on your channel and now I make furniture with slabs of pallets. and everyone is surprised by the fabulous results.

[@howardsportugal]

Love it - you're a natural teacher! Been usin pallets for chicken runs, showers...but those nails - need to get hold of that bit of kit!

[@davidfernandez6632]

I like the very calm way you use to explain how it went down from the beginning with a basic set of tools and how you slowly started from the bottom up. Thank you for showing where to start!

[@megancrooker7101]

Thank you so much! I’m just starting out too! Will be looking at Jesper Makes videos too. I’ve gotten over my fear of power of power tools, and I absolutely love how artistic you are with your projects. They are beautiful, you look like you’ve been doing it forever. And thanks for showing the start, the clamps, glue bleeding, LOL, that’s all me🤣

[@davidsabine5692]

Fantastic story of how it all began and developing from a very modest setup. With your skill, you make it all look so easy - that's the trademark of a true professional. You have inspired me enormously. Thank you!

[@lynnstevens4601]

I love his way of sharing and talking. Most people on these channels use big words that I don't know the meaning of. I really like his style...

[@eekdestroy5329]

I LOVE it ALL! The guy (you), the positive attitude, the openness to new skills, the accent and the recycling. Good man. 👍🏼

[@imperialthreat]

I love this so much! Beautiful work! Thanks for showing everyone how to make use of pallets. I think they are wonderful and my family constantly makes fun of me!

[@allergictowoke]

I’m a cabinet maker of 16 years and iv got to say I’m very very impressed with your set up Keep the videos coming pal 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@jasonpiper1177]

Great video Mark. I love the way you're helping people interested in woodworking dive in and not doubt themselves just because they only own a few basic tools. I started out like this years ago with a secondhand drop saw and some basic hand tools. People laughed at me and the things I made. I remember the words "People aren't going to buy that shit" being spoken at me like I was a joke. I'm glad I didn't listen to that person and the numerous other put downs. Today I own well over a hundred thousand dollars worth of machinery, and this "hobby" is now a very successful business. I love what I do, and it never feels like I'm actually 'working' for a living. We need more people like you in the world. Legend mate. Just subscribed.

[@fortissimoX]

"We need more people like you in the world." Well, to me it seems that we also need more people like you! I hope your business will continue to make you happy!

[@kennpimentel3246]

Mark can't do everything by himself...the world also needs more Jasons...how about it mate....

[@spg77777]

I've been woodworking and fire wooding pallets for 12+ years. Very satisfying to turn what was going to end up in a landfill into winter heat and furniture for my home.

[@marissasassin9053]

Your explanation of the job as well as the reasoning behind the action is exceptional.

[@mikesuess6179]

Great job with this video. Been watching you for a year, you have rekindled my love of woodworking.

[@burkeyatm]

Mate…I’ve just started woodworking myself and I’ve been doing the exact same thing. It’s a great way to learn basic skills (through mistakes) without losing big bucks on expensive timber. Love it 👍

[@Scoupe400]

Fortuitous find. Just quit my office job to try exactly this. Had to, 11:44 says it all. Cheers for taking the time.

[@poppylove3673]

You make some beautiful wooden furniture! I especially love how you created the multi-colored shades of different wood, that you used to create such gorgeous and unique furniture! Truly amazing! 👍🏽❤️

[@whatdoiknow7836]

Hey, I am glad I found a new woodworking channel that isn't 'unrealistic'. Hacking on palettes is great fun. And you can't go wrong because mistakes make nice warming fires (outside only!).

[@MarkSmith-ym5td]

Hi Mark Never met a Mark who wasn’t a good bloke. Love the video. Laughed when your son was the best way to denail the timber. You’ve inspired me. Some of your pieces are absolutely primo. Love your work sir.

[@melissafox8952]

Thank you soooo much. I started out eith pallet wood and that's all I think about is building stuff. I am starting to think about selling as I just don't have the space and love building.

[@ruckboger]

Thank you for the video. I was going through my old wood and before throwing it out I decided to run it through the table saw. I was surprised at how good the grain looked. So I picked up some carving knives and started whittling. I'm not much of a carpenter but I do like working with wood. I can relate to what you're saying about it being good for the heart.

[@MyDogmatix]

This is fantastic. I’m a renovation carpenter who sometimes wonders whether it’s worth changing my game a little. Your video is quite inspiring!

[@danreviewsitall]

You gave me the inspiration to start a side hustle in pallet wood furniture. I am a landscaper and over the years have thrown away so many good pieces of wood and noticed the local timber merchant had trouble getting rid of the pallets. So I bought a thicknesser the other day for about 180 quid and it works great. I have made a table saw out of an old skill saw and I have now clamped up my first set of boards. I love that despite clearly having learned a lot and completing some great projects you are still humble and don't look down on the beginner. Thank you for that!✌

[@danreviewsitall]

@@dainermade I do a lot of tool reviews in the Landscaping side but I can see my channel start to turn into a wood working channel lol. But I'm lucky to have some of the better had tools at my disposal. Probably should get a table saw tho. The DIY one doesn't look very safe lol

[@leahrowe847]

If you ever do a fence repair/replacement job, save those fence pickets, 2x4s, & 4x4s. We just replaced our fence last yr, & I saved all the wood. I built a rolling spice rack for between my fridge/cabinets outta the sanded pickets, & have many other wonderful ideas for the rest. I'm so inspired! Sometimes you can also find free wood/reclaimed wood from jobsites or remodels that is pretty amazing, but you might have some that's unusable too. The great thing about wood... it burns, so you don't have to pay to dispose of it just get a li'l fire pit & voilá~ all cleaned up!

[@castro1n3]

Brilliant video, great advice. I just made to sliding doors out of a few pallets and everything you’ve said is gospel. I’m hooked. Thanks for being here.

[@Tonezic]

Woodworking is the perfect hobby! I really want to do it somewhere in the future just to relax..

[@Tinker1066]

Hi Mark I have not seen your videos before however you go through it where everyone can follow, and you show how you can do this even without $30000 of tools. Keep making videos and great furniture

[@AlbertTao]

i love this video! cheap hand tools, salvaged wood, large gaps in my joints, and lots of elbow grease are how i made my first projects 15 years ago. bought shop tools bit by bit over the years and my accuracy and workflow improved bit by bit too. i've been (mostly) following the guideline my mentor passed on to me: no more than one new tool per project.

[@campbellmorrison8540]

Wonderful demo of how it can be done, but not over night. Find something that interests you and focus on it and sooner or later you will end up with what you need to make your life special. I have collected tools all my life with the hope to retire and be able to enjoy a well equipped shed, doing what I felt like without always feeling I needed one of those or I couldn't do that because I didn't have one of them. Im now retired and blessed to have a wonderful hobby and I now find the meaning of life every day. I didn't have to be retired to discover that but I didn't have the guts to start earlier as you have so ably demonstrated can be done.

[@kronamadness7119]

"Get Started" you can't be more right than that, it was the hardest part for me since I don't have a house but I was just needing to start and figure things out on the road. Thank you for you sharing all of that!

[@MrRoyalBourbon]

Absolute legend mate ! And true inspiration for the next few months (years). I used palletwood to make campervans during my stay down under ! Greeting from France

[@reniervanzyl8168]

I must admit, I never thought pallet furniture can look as good as you made them look. Really nice work. Hope to see and learn more from you soon. Have a great week.

[@sirspongadoodle]

@@dainermade you started alot better than how i started... i started off trying to make a guitar from scratch with a pocket knife.... didnt work out.

[@alexwaite4838]

repurposed wood is essential, this video is incredible

[@alexrobertson232]

Great work !! Very inspiring !

[@narutofanz85]

I think many people, myself included, don't realize that a hobby built is something one builds upon. One learns from experience, mistakes and slowly but surely buys the right tools they need. Thanks for the video, good luck to you Sir! You're working hard for your trade and it's a beautiful thing.

[@OldtoNewRestorations]

Awesome vid, just what I needed to see. I'm at the early stages myself, got a whole pile of pallet wood and the basic tools. I've been mucking about with small items, hadn't really considered furniture. I'll be following along. Cheers 👍

[@brianwalsh6666]

You’re a hero, my friend! Thank you for this inspired and humble masterclass. I love what you’re doing!

[@alexstone9099]

Got me wanting to get back into woodwork now. Been a while but I've been keeping my eye out for possible projects, looks like this might be it. Thank you for sharing, very good to see.

[@huiledenoix8014]

I have built my chicken house out of pallets. I am currently building other chicken stuff with pallets. I figured out myself how to disasemble pallets and remove nails, but i see in this video that there are lots of efficient techniques ... Pallet parts are not always well shaped but they are often made out of hard woods and withstand well outdoor conditions. This is great to learn wood working while making durable and good quality stuff.

[@rodrigocristopherpelucchiv2970]

Its amazing the amount of furniture you show you can build with pallets, really impressive, instant sub!

[@lilianmuthoni4923]

Wow 😲, thank you, love interior design,decors and whole ideas about pallets

[@silverfox8801]

I’m a seasoned uk carpenter and super impressed with your work buddy! 👍👍

[@mtlicq]

One very important note for EVERYONE: Wherever you get the wooden skids, honestly find out who bought the material that was on the skids and ASK PERMISSION from the right person, because in many cases, they paid deposit money (usually $25 or more) for each and are just waiting for the vendor to take them back and refund their money. In some cases, they did not pay for them and the vendor won't come and get them, so then the owner will be glad to allow you to take them away. ASK PERMISSION FOR SKIDS.

[@bruce-le-smith]

yeah round my parts the free ones are usually outside a fence line and have a bit of cardboard zip tied to the fence saying "fREe". if it looks like it's on the property and there's no sign, then it's a 'leave it alone' or 'ask' situation. usually if it's stacked up real nice and pretty it's obviously a 'leave it alone' situation haha

[@Carl6801force]

Kind of a given. Most people ask for anything that they take, unless they are thieves.

[@snuffoutrouge5109]

You don't want the police randomly pulling you over and asking where you got the pallet from unless you have previously asked the company/ owner if it is ok to remove a pallet from their stack of pallets.

[@frankharris4694]

Here,any pallets at roadside are free.🇳🇿

[@thegardenofeatin5965]

You also want to know how that pallet was treated, whether it was merely heat treated or if it's been chemically treated. You also want to know what was carried on that pallet, and where it's been. Chemicals, bacteria, mold, excrement, cooties, eldrich curses or smelling like toner cartridges can really ruin a project.

[@denisesaunders1616]

What a great video! I was getting frustrated with my pallet DIY's, but you've restored my confidence and I'm inspired once again. Thank you so much!!!

[@claytonharting9899]

I’ve always been interested in building stuff and just recently got into woodworking and furniture building on youtube. I’m about to get my own place soon and i was excited to start, but a little… I don’t want to say intimidated, but I was bracing for a few months of stumbling around in the dark and wasting a bit of money. This seems like an excellent way to get started while still producing something useful and beautiful. And even on top of that - it’s a great chance to develop my own style! I can see myself being much more willing to experiment with this setup than I would be buying expensive lumber and tools. Thank you for sharing!

[@IanTaylorTravels]

Mate, thanks so much for this. So many videos start with "this is a simple build with basic tools" then they proceed to pull out table saw, mitre saw, thicknesser and everything else that beginners don't have. You have shown how to start with very little and build up. Thank you and keep up the good work!

[@chrismoose64]

Excellent story and video mate. You seem like a decent bloke...for an Aussie 😂

[@dainermade]

Don’t hold that against me 😆

[@johnlavin-ford8372]

Good on you mate!..... I have literally been making shelving units for our home with rubbish pallet wood the past month... So glad I found you as you've given me encouragement to keep going.... Just subbed.

[@BKSW775]

I enjoy wood work , I’m rubbish and don’t have many tools but I enjoy it . Just finished a picket fence in my garden this weekend . 😃

[@onceamusician5408]

as one who made pallets for a living - I was at my company for 16 years but had to leave because of chronic illness caused pain so bad that i simply could not stand up to do a day's work, as a former pallet maker i am intrigued. well done sir the start of what you did was my job in reverse - which i had to do from time to time if a mistake was made requiring disassembly of the thing or if damaged boards had to be removed to be replaced as part of repairing pallets as for the rest that you do, i am impressed i was proud of that job but only got 16 years at and now i am retired, at age 65

[@dainermade]

Hi mate! That was a nice story to read. Thank you

[@Ogsonofgroo]

Great video Mark, thank you so much for putting this together and such selfess teaching, your work is wonderful and I can see the progression of your skills and artistry, keep it up mate, you have a new sub and big cheers from BC Canada!

[@tro8191]

I love this video! Appreciate how you started from beginner and now to pro! Very inspiring for us beginners!

[@UndeadFleshgod]

@@dainermade That is exactly what a pro would say haha

[@Area52WoodWorking]

Absolute great video. Just got into woodwork myself here in the uk. Got my first heap of pallets and built a side table and bookcase upto now. Ive incorporated epoxy resin into my builds. Really enjoying it and can wait for the journey ahead. Thankyou for the great video 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@IRISHDRAGON77]

I going to start my own business making unique furniture this video helps me understand how to do things better. Thanks 👍 from England

[@BuiltByChris]

Mate, you're an inspiration. After watching this, I have an urge and an urgency now to get back out to the workshop. I started losing my motivation, but watching this video, it is back. Thanks for putting this video up, it's just what I needed. 👍🍺👍

[@Nedswoodworks]

Happy to hear your going to get back to the shop Chris, good the mind and heart and we enjoy your content mate. Go get em.

[@endofdayzfitnessu.k2126]

U are a messer u will b in pub next day

[@racinghome657]

Nice one Mark, I always enjoy your videos. I've used your methods on a couple of stools, and everybody who has seen them was impressed.

[@louhak5592]

I make canvases for artists out of pallet wood and drop clothe. Also made a tonneau cover for my pick up truck.

[@lawnytoons5042]

Thank you Sir. Your humble beginnings are an inspiration to so many , myself included. Subscribed to you and Jesper Makes.

[@enfermocerebro89]

True story! Like Jesper said, In my village of 3000 people, there used to be like 5 carpenters for the past 20 years(and here in my country the houses have been made from stone, and now from bricks and concrete, the furniture is soviet, so, chipboard in everything... you need a carpenter only for roof, windows, doors,aaaand some times for furniture). Now there is just one, and he is only making custom chipboard furniture... That"s a guy having all the tools in his workshop(like a 100k in machinery and tools) already there from his grandfather... But the passion is not there... I just started making things from pallet wood, and already from friends I have like orders for so many things, that they are ready to pay(like things seen on pinterest), but nobody wants to make... I learned so much from guys like you. Made my firrst 3 meters desktop out of pallet wood... with having the knowlidge, and different technics from videos... my father used to have the woodworking as a hobby, he just watched and giving me advises that I already knew from this kind of videos(he is 67), he ask me about you tube then 😀... I had the bad habbit of doing nothing in my free time, just drinkig and wasting my time on stupid games on my phone or watching "funny" videos all day long. That changed , my dayly routine changed. Thank you! Thaaaank you and all the people there that changed my life in the past 2 years! By the way, I just had my first workshop made from zero. All the machinery and tools I have there cost like 2 to 3k... And can make everything there. Just need the will and the passion. Greeting from Bulgaria! Love you, and send some greetings to Jesper too. 😀

[@thelight3112]

That is amazing! I understand starting your workshop from nothing. My grandfather sold all his workshop equipment when him and my grandmother moved into a smaller house. I was heartbroken, but too young to have my own workshop then. Luckily, there are plenty of high quality old tools being sold at garage sales, car boot sales, and Facebook, often for very little.

[@JesperMakes]

Great story mate, loved to hear it. Take care and keep on building stuff..!

[@PhantomFilmAustralia]

Oh, hi Mark! Loved the video on making great looking furniture out of something as cheap and abundant as pallets. Love your work. SUBSCRIBED!!

[@Kupreshak25]

This is one of the best videos i have seen! I am a machinist and i am thinking to start doing wood work. Big THANK YOU for this video! It helps me a lot in planning my future with wood work!

[@joeblogs318]

My mum got me a pallet from a skip and a tool kit from the pound shop at 8 iv been hooked ever since this is definitely inspiring I was looking at making a garden set in the summer but the ones I'd seen look like pallets but with your design you'd never know

[@ReclaimDesign]

Pulling pallets apart is definitely hard work! There's no getting away from it 😅 Great video Mark - well explained and some brilliant projects you've done with reclaimed wood

[@ReclaimDesign]

@@dainermade Happy new year man!

[@stuggit]

Great stuff Mark, keep it up and thanks.

[@stuggit]

@@dainermade You`re welcome, have a cold one on me.

[@chriss3913]

Thanks for the video! Great advice that you can use in many fields. We made a 2 storey high backyard structure for the kids mostly out of pallet wood.

[@Martinjstevens]

I got started doing pallet furniture too, it paired for most of my tools.

[@HBon111]

This was so cool! I've always been interested in gathering up piles of pallets, but people tell me it's not allowed or something.

[@David-nx2vm]

Great video and hobby. If possible, know the history of your pallets. Heat treated is better than chemicals like Methyl Bromide. Pallets may be stamped HT or MB. Obviously, go for the former. Avoid pallets used to transport chemicals or other materials that can introduce anything hazardous into the wood. Take precautions to avoid inhaling the dust. Finally, avoid burning pallet wood if there’s a chance you may inhale the smoke.

[@shanomac]

Great explainer video! Super practical and accessible. Reaching out to those other 19 people was a genius move! Most people try a build a business - then find the demand. You had the demand that warranted turning your skill into a business. Well done. Revenue from Day 1. Love it.

[@leecees.m.u.1802]

I love this it was very inspiring to watch I'm looking into wood work definitely subscribing

[@TigerDusty]

Another great video Mark, pallets are the way to go when first starting out. As you mentioned, stuff it up, just go find another one. I made lots of craft items from pallets and sold them at the market, it was simple and people loved them. Might make some more for the upcoming summer season. Keep up the great work. Cheers Robert.

[@ManicPandaz]

I’m just starting this pallet woodworking adventure myself, got two more today. What I’m wondering is do you have to worry about different wood treatment for pallets. I’m getting heat treated wood. I want non toxic wood because I’m building a compost bin. I’ve noticed they are brittle, should I avoid heat treated wood for building furniture or does it not matter?

[@shadenone]

I just have some pallets laying around and I've been wanting to figure out how to use them. Granted, you're a master class compared to what I'm working with, even with your humble beginnings, but I'm sure if I go back in your archives, I'll find something that works. And thank you for not being so upper class, like you're showing me the ropes. So many people act down when going over something. I like the straightforward approach. So, I guess, thank you for continuing to post.

[@aprilgenter_realestate]

Invaluable information- love the video immensely- I am hooked on recycling pallets and doing it economically - thank you !!!!

[@bulletinthewind]

Hi Mark. Great video. I’m 8 months into my own woodwork/workshopping adventure. Can you please do a video on how to select the right pallet wood for making things out of? Most folks aren’t aware that some pallets are chemically treated or have been used to transport hazardous materials, and therefore should not be made into items that people should spend much time near. Thanks again!! 🤙🏻✨

[@moshesheckel7369]

What does it matter? You're not eating it.

[@bulletinthewind]

@@moshesheckel7369 Well done.

[@kutemwanamwanza3876]

@@moshesheckel7369 🤣