Stunning Fine Furniture from 2x4s! This even blew my mind!
Making a modern decorative cabinet using cheap 2x4s from the home center. Brought to us by Squarespace. For 10% off your first purchase, go to: squarespace.com/makesomething
I wanted to try something different and challenge myself and see if I could use cheap 2x4s from the home center and make a stunning piece of fine furniture. Even though I was pretty picky when selecting these 2x4s they still had their flaws. None were perfectly straight or flat, and even the best ones still had ugly knots to work around. I went into this woodworking project confident that this cabinet would come out pretty good but I had no idea it would come out as good as it did. I was blown away by the results and nobody in a million years would guess this cabinet was made from the cheapest wood you can get.
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Damn, this dude's workshop is nicer than my actual living space. I'm seriously low-key jealous as hell.
It really is a nice shop. its so clean.
Yeah I was thinking that as well lol. He has a lot of nice tools too
Cutting an arc to make an arch feature was pure genius.
You might even say it’s “architectural”.
You wouldnt cut an arch from a rectangle would you? 🤦♂️
That's almost as brilliant as cutting a straight line to make a flat surface.
The finger condom in the wallet was pure gold!! TOO FUNNY!!
Holy crap we laughed so hard throughout this entire video. This is your best so far! Love your humor and of course “sand in the place where you live” cut short made us howl we love that so much. Thank you for making these videos we always yell out “David posted a video!” 🏆
🙃 thank you!
I love that he has Groundhog Day on repeat in the background. Subtle and hilarious 😂
The editing is amazing on this and absolutely hilarious. The finger condom in the wallet was amazing and the car drive almost had me in tears. Great work guys.
You do not talk too much. Your narration is what make your vids so damn interesting. There are others that talk too much but def not you. Keep it up and we’ll keep tuning in! Thanks for the vids.
That is really something. Taking the most basic of lumber and making art. Nicely done sir.
Got really excited when you talked about this video on the podcast. Seemed affordable as something for me and Ali to do. I gotta tell you, you DID NOT disappoint, sir! I know you've decided to not do more 2x4 into fine furniture projects and that's ok! I think this is going to be so inspiring for us to come up with our own projects! Great job and keep 'em coming!
Talk all you want David. We're here for you and those complaining need to be ignored because they're d-bags.
Because someone doesn't agree with you they are d-bags? Everybody has their own taste and opinion and yours doesn't qualify as the final judgement. To each his own.
I LOOOOVE your delivery, David!!! Please don't change!
As much as I've enjoyed previous episodes, how you continue to elevate your editing takes this episode to the next level. Great project and awesome storytelling!
my grandmother approves!
Yeah she does.
My father used to make furniture from orange box wood 2 X 1 planed down ,it was in the 50s in UK not much material to be had ,no such thing as an electric drill etc he had a hand plane ,a hand saw,a hand drill and chisels. He would finish the furniture with French polishing and like you he could create fine furniture from nothing. Built a desk for my older sister that eventually became my pride and joy lasted 50yrs it was destroyed in an accident whilst moving ,broke my heart. Thank you for reminding me of the times I used to watch him work and wonder what he would have done with all your magnificent tools.His favourite joint was dovetailing.
Actually the nicest peice of 2x4 furniture I have ever seen! Inspiring!
Looks like you had a blast making that! Turned out great! I appreciate how experimental your projects are!
The anticipation on the sanding scene about killed me and “sand in the place never played” 💀
I love that you keep things fresh and fun! Keep doing you and thanks for sharing!
I love your videos. I love that you 'talk too much'. I don't like the videos where there's no talking. I always enjoy your banter. This is beautiful!
As the viewer of these videos, I must say I love when I hear sanding noises and have a Pavlovian response anxiously anticipating R.E.M. to start playing. Well done, training complete.
My grandma had this same cabinet, only in walnut!
hahahah!
That looks amazing. I made a Williams-Sonoma inspired bench out of 2x4s and glue for a friend of mine.. The William Sonoma site sold it for about $2000... It cost me about $25 in materials and I sold it to her for $70 (a freak-ton of sanding was required)
I don't think you talk to much. I like hearing the thought process.... it helps me when I try to build stuff to have the knowledge of your process.
Amazing timing on this video! ... I just made a very nice stand for a Nord Piano5 out of fir 2x4's. At Lowes I found the 10' 2bys to be the cleanest needing very little picking through the pile to get just the right boards. I am very happy with my results. The piano stand cost about $25 in materials and about 6hrs of work.
If you’re gonna use your fingies for glue, make sure you use protection! Great video dude!
I appreciate this vid. There are so many of us starting out and with the way things are now (financially in the US at least) we have to make do with what we can. And I’ve made some amazing (if I do say so myself) stuff with box store lumber and always feel a bit put down by some woodworkers comments on YT. I imagine you are doing this video coz you know most of us are struggling so I encourage you to do more if you see fit. Thank you.
From the UK this is as Alex said very appreciated 😊
While part of the gatekeepers are attempting to deter people from hurting themselves or others, I never understood the way some don’t share their knowledge for posterity. “Nice work dumdum” does not a carpenter make. Keep swingin champ.
He's also working with a fully equipped workshop - is anybody really surprised that he's able to make fine furniture out of 2x4's when he has all the tools necessary to mill those pieces down to perfect useability?
@@MichaelAlthauser you don’t need a fully equipped shop like his to achieve the same results. You can do the same with cheap tools, it will just take you longer.
@@lucyferina Having recently built a shelf out of 2x4s using cheap crappy tools, I beg to differ. I would argue that *at minimum* you need a table saw and a planer to accomplish an even halfway decent job(which btw I don't own, and yes, the shelf I built is shitty).
In fairness I recently built a small nik nak box using cheap spruce wood and after sanding it completely flat and going through the sandpaper grits up to 400 I was left very impressed. The surface was smooth everywhere and felt like glass to the touch. When I applied danish oil it left me with a box that not only shimmers perfectly in the right light but almost reminds me of maple. I never realised how attractive spruce could actually be
That must be the most beautiful workshop in the world.
I heard about this project on your podcast and am blown away by how nice it looks! Thank you for yet another highly entertaining video, David. I love your creativity and thought it was refreshing to see a KZhead creator make nice-looking furniture out of something other than walnut for a change. (Most of the things I make are pine, so I identified with this video quite a bit.)
You are quite the guy!! I am 71 years old and have built a bazillion things out of 2x4's, some small, some big, but NONE of them looked like this cabinet. Well done, Sir. Art from Ohio PS; I used to have a 1968 Impala SS fastback - 327 365 hp - turbo 400 - floor shift w/console. I am sure you know it is the twin to your 67, only real difference is the tail lights.
I think I laughed most when you held your hand out to catch the panel then just let it drop. I always enjoy your videos for both the humor and learning new techniques. Love you, man!
So awesome! The design details really do a great job of hiding the "pine-iness" of the wood. Super cool piece.
I love the driving part of the video! When you first started it I was thinking “It would be really funny if he did other backgrounds too...” and then you did! Haha so awesome! And the table ended up looking great!
Speak your mind. It makes me.feel better cuz inalways feel like I should know what I am doing in the garage and rarely do I have a clue. It's nice to see other woodworkers talking to themselves and working stuff out!
I almost spit out my drink when I heard the dial up sound. Great project David!
Sweet! Nicely done. I don't think you talk too much, normally I would; but you do a great job explaining your process and I love build videos. I started like many others, watching Norm and learning how to build a project, I love that you include your design process,. I lean toward your videos over any others I tend to skip around through. Keep on keepin' on!
Love the way the top turned out. The humor in this video was quite pleasant as well.
Thanks for all you do
David, you are having fun again! I love when you talk to your brother off camera.
I could only dream of having a shop and tools like yours. Holly molly!
For real right. The shop is so clean and free from dust.
Terrific project David & you have just elevated my respect for 2x4's! Nice job! 👍👍🔨🔨👏👏
Glue ups are always stressful for me, but on a project like this, I've learned that gluing up the sides separately connecting them with the front/back afterwards helps, double process but easier.
I've been a web developer for 25yrs...going to the shop and working with physical things sounds like a dream.
This video was a double whammy. One , a great looking table and second, a sweet ride. Love how you are driving around with it in park. My father had a 67 Impala super sport back in the mid 70's. Red with black interior. Table looks so nice. One of these days I'm going to have to try using epoxy.
I'd give good money for a couple of them for nightstands. Beautiful.
Groundhog day was almost as hilarious as this vidoe. Great build.
Really nice design. This accounts for seasonal wood movement in every component.
by far - your absolute funniest video. loved it!
Great content as always, I love the humour in your videos, laughed out loud when you got your wallet out😂
I’m torn whether is your best video, but am confident that that’s the best Squarespace ad I’ve ever seen. Whatever they’re paying is not enough.
This little cabinet is beautiful and quite a creative design. You did use a tool that most of us don't have, but this project could be done with 'regular' power tools that are in most shops. The build would take longer, but it could be done. BTW: I love the cherry stain and the pentagons on the top. Thanks for the video.
Great Video! I love how groundhog day was just playing in the back. One of my favorites!😍
The Jointer & CNC are a Game Changer!!!
KZhead woodworkers and 2x4's, name a better combo
Looking forward to seeing the next piece of furniture from the Jim Duggan line. Looks awesome.
**goes to the store to get a hacksaw**
I made 3 chairs as a total rookie woodworker. First 2 were out of pallet wood and 3rd was strictly 2x4 wood. I made them for work so people could have something to sit on at breaktime. They loved my chairs so I got offered the maintenance position and a raise. I just love it =)
That is awesome! Congrats!
Cool piece but man..a waist of 20k worth of tools using 2X4s from the Depot.
@@tjumuc Yeah, stupid one-time-use tools! It's too bad I can't use them for other projects.
I love your videos. I have learned so much. I definitely use what I have and no you don't talk too much. Keep doing what you are doing and I thank you.
What most who just jump into things may not realize : starting with pine will teach you a lot. Examples include, can’t be aggressive with pressure (screws, planing, cross cuts, etc). It will teach you to appreciate harder woods when you get there.
This is your best video. Commenting in this one is perfection. Grandma!!
Awesome build and looks amazing. As a woodworker who mostly works with construction lumber, it’s more skill and dedication to make fine pieces with all the added intricacies of SPF. Hope this is a start to many more projects on the low $$$ range.
Keep at it Dave! There are gatekeepers in every industry, fandom, etc….,and they all suck! We love what you do, and more importantly, you love what you do.
Love making stuff from scraps and 2x4s. I also love watching your videos, sooooo....
Wow! That is gorgeous!
That is gorgeous!
Thank you for another great video! I always enjoy your take on things.
Awesome video David!! Just wholesome, thank you for the effort that you put into these.
the finger cots in the wallet.....oh my gosh. This video is next level entertainment. From the words on the screen popping out to the jokes, to Bill Murray getting busy in the background. Very nice project too. Your shop seems like the kind of place I'd like to spend some time.....just how it's put together. Very happy place. Thanks David.
Such a nice project!! Thank you.
I have made a lot of cool furniture from Home Depot construction lumber. I prefer to use 2x8s because they are not only straighter they mill better. It’s also cool because you can look at the end of the stack and find the pieces with really tight growth rings. The boards weigh twice as much and look nice. The dust is not as bad either.
Probably the most funniest and most enjoyable woodworking video I've seen in a while 😂 well done on the project too
That looks friggin awesome, nice job.
It turned out great
David this turned out very unique and very cool. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Keep making. God bless.
looked great dave!
Love that groundhog Day with Bill Murray is playing in the back ground and if I'm wrong on the movie it's a vintage bill Murray movie awesome
How could you not make some good furniture with all those amazing tools in your workshop.
Oh believe me. I’ve made some crap.
Somehow I missed this video when it first came out. Just watched it and I have to say not only is the piece you made beautiful, but the “supply trip/square space ad” is the funniest thing I’ve seen in a while. The green screen had me rolling and “don’t make me turn this car around” was the absolute perfect way to end it. I’m still laughing. Way to go, David. You hit a home run with this one.
Those grooves painted black are the bomb
Gorgeous piece!
You should do a build from start to finish with harbor freight tools. So people wanting to get into woodworking know what to expect
Great work as always man. You had me laughing on this one. My grandma was a lovely lady. She would adore you. Also, nice domino on pine wood work. I’m with you on this.
That is a legit good build. Impressed. Good design, and great video production as well
The finger rubber in the wallet had me dying!!! 😆 🤣 😂 😅
This was great stuff. Finished product from beginning items was expertly done. That’s quite the mind
Loved the humor as well as the build!😊
I made bunk beds using 2-4 lumber , railing and steps I just sanded each board used a clear coat, i impressed myself
Always love watching n learning. I've been a carpenter for over 30 years, but new ideas are great. I've started my own channel Cooking and making. I would appreciate any input you could give. 😊
This is definitely one of my favorites!
David, I like the way you said you'd modernise the piece, then promptly used a 1920s style on the doors, and the pentagonal tile goes back to 1918, and is called the Cairo style. Love it.
The ultimate in woodworking entertainment.
Fantastic build
It's been about a year or so since I've watched your videos, the shop looks amazing and you look like your having a blast!
your workshop is full of the newest cleanest machinery, and your workshop space is so spotless. Do you ever do anything other than KZhead videos? As in any real work?
Not if I can help it!
What the heck, Daniel? Pallets too good for this project? But, seriously, this was a very nice project that raised construction lumber up a couple layers. The pentagonal treatment of the top was fantastic. I, myself, am sort of obsesed with Louis Cubes, but your pattern was great. Nothing says loving better than something coming out of a vacuum bag. GOOD STUFF!
"Festool biscuit" GOLD!!!
Plus love your sense of humor 🤣
"Festool biscuits" 🤣
All hail David the walnut king? What no walnut 🤯
That damn gluey finger rubber 😂😂 honestly great video.
Love it! Keep it Up… I like the vids w expensive tools. I was surprised how nice that came out w just 2/4s….
Wow, excellent film, even the commercial was entertaining! Super build, amazing results! Best use of 2x4 ever! Mahalo for sharing! : )