Overview
Watch a 25-minute woodworking video demonstrating how to build a farmhouse-style dining table entirely from 52 reclaimed pallets. Follow along as the craftsman guides you through the entire process, from dismantling pallets to creating a 3-inch thick butcher block style top measuring 3 feet by 6 feet. Learn advanced woodworking techniques including mortise and tenon joinery for the trestle base. Gain insights into the time investment and hidden costs associated with working with "free" pallet wood. Discover tips for milling, assembling panels, flattening the tabletop, and applying oil finish. Perfect for woodworking enthusiasts looking to tackle a challenging upcycling project while learning valuable skills in furniture making.
Syllabus
Intro
Dismantle pallets
Prep wood for milling
Milling joint, plane, tablesaw
Assemble panels & glueup
Crosscut end grain strips
Tabletop glue up
Assemble base pieces
Flatten tabletop
Mill base pieces
Pallet wood biscuits
Mortise & tenons
Glue Up base
Applying Oil
Creating clips for attaching top to base & tusks
Final thoughts
How long everything took
Actual cost
Final stats
Taught by
Ryan Hawkins