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  • $15 Night Stands - Easy DIY How to - Follow Along Start To Finish
    In this Video I make a set of night stands and each one only takes three 2x4s to make! This easy woodworking project will sell good with good or make them and keep them for yourself! This is the perfect project for beginners as you can follow along and build them yourself!
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  • @chucklenz9011
    @chucklenz9011 Год назад +1944

    In high school we had a shop teacher that put one of the junior carpenters onto a trick to help drawers slide- use thumb tacks about 6 per side. The wood glides on the head of the thumb tacks and doesn’t stick. I use that trick today.

    • @BradyHommel
      @BradyHommel  Год назад +203

      What an Awesome Tip! I will definitely use that trick. thank you for sharing

    • @yeboscrebo4451
      @yeboscrebo4451 Год назад +19

      So cool, thx

    • @riversider681
      @riversider681 Год назад +28

      Great tip -- I been schooled.

    • @playhooky
      @playhooky Год назад +48

      Thanks for sharing this awesome tip! & I wonder how many of us are saying to ourselves right now "how come I never thought of that?" lol

    • @meboyotube
      @meboyotube Год назад +4

      Nice!

  • @greglewis2749
    @greglewis2749 Год назад +941

    The hardest part of this project is finding 3 straight 2x4's at Home Depot. Great video!! Love seeing affordable projects.

    • @BradyHommel
      @BradyHommel  Год назад +35

      😂 so true.

    • @decordova.
      @decordova. Год назад +9

      You can find them, but they will be all torta by the time you get them home.

    • @TheNativeTwo
      @TheNativeTwo 11 месяцев назад +9

      Easy... Start with a pile of 300 and just keep digging... XD

    • @CoderSal-XIII
      @CoderSal-XIII 11 месяцев назад +9

      I bought three 2x4s for this project. They were so warped I ended up making a few bows. Guess I am now a Bowyer instead of a woodworker. Thanks a lot Home Depot!

    • @greglewis2749
      @greglewis2749 11 месяцев назад +9

      @CoderSal DCLXVI LOL I was there today and asked a guy working where they kept the straight ones. He said at the lumber yard.

  • @DarrenHickman
    @DarrenHickman 3 месяца назад +68

    Teaching woodshop to "At-risk" high school students who have been thrown out of their public school. This is our next project! Thanks for posting!!

    • @preppernaut4094
      @preppernaut4094 2 месяца назад +1

      Prayers for your strength, I hope you are able to reach a lot of young people and give them a lifelong love for woodworking. It's one of my favorite escapes.

    • @rmar127
      @rmar127 2 месяца назад +1

      Kudos to you mate. Hopefully a few of your students fall in love with woodworking and go on to making a strong career out of it.

  • @revmo37
    @revmo37 Год назад +135

    I have to tell you young man. I have been a Registered Master Plumber for 37 years now. This is, quite frankly, the most enjoyable 16:54 I've spent yet this week ! I teach Plumbing school for our county. You would make an amazing Carpentry Instructor. Thank you for posting this ! Respect from Pittsburgh, PA. Pleased to be a new subscriber with notifications !

    • @BradyHommel
      @BradyHommel  Год назад +9

      Wow, thanks a lot Kevin! so glad to hear that. Thanks for the sub and following along. Have a great weekend

    • @keep1t5imple5tupid
      @keep1t5imple5tupid Год назад +2

      Takes courage to admit you are a plumber. But.. it takes a mountain of courage to admit you are a plumber who watches woodworking vids in his spare time. Very strong and brave.

    • @TheTowAcademy
      @TheTowAcademy 3 месяца назад

      Plumbing school? Now, that sounds interesting.

  • @AndreFouche
    @AndreFouche Год назад +268

    Finally - someone who understands what the "new Learner" has to contend with. Very articulate indeed. Thank you! Subscribed!

    • @BradyHommel
      @BradyHommel  Год назад +14

      These are the types of projects I built for years as a beginner. They are still fun to build and share and also sell great as well! Thanks for your comment.

    • @30AndHatingIt
      @30AndHatingIt Год назад +3

      I’ve got a question for you as a novice level woodworker… what are the best blades for working with pine and/or how do you keep them from gumming up? I keep having to soak mine in Simple Green to get the resins off and get them cutting properly again… but it barely lasts a couple or boards. Really getting frustrated by it.

    • @christophermaynard8375
      @christophermaynard8375 Год назад +1

      ​@@30AndHatingItI'm definitely no professional at woodworking but I've cut alot of timber in my life and pine is definitely extremely aggravating to work with over all the sap that's in it. I don't know where you're getting your lumber from or if you are using your own materials that you cut down like I do. I have found out if I'm gonna do any kind of wood working with pine I make sure my pine has been cut and laid out for about a year(this is a complete tree I've cut and dropped on ground and let the entire tree season and dry up) that has always been a long enough period of time for the sap the dry up and practically all be gone. If you're buying wood from someone or somewhere just make sure you buy the kiln dried pine and it will be practically sap free also!! Hop that helps!

    • @markb8954
      @markb8954 Год назад +2

      @@30AndHatingIt Make sure you are purchasing kiln dried dimensional lumber. Should be very little resin in these boards.

    • @TheRainHarvester
      @TheRainHarvester 11 месяцев назад

      One of the very first videos i made was a micro accurate table saw fence. So cheap and easy to adjust...you may really like it!

  • @djmasterfl3xgaming
    @djmasterfl3xgaming Год назад +40

    followed you exact steps and i have great looking nightstands with no drawer bottom

    • @rmar127
      @rmar127 2 месяца назад +1

      😂😂😂

  • @user-yc6gm1mt6l
    @user-yc6gm1mt6l 3 месяца назад +20

    I appreciate how safe you are while using the table saw. Most people on youtube look clueless of how dangerous it is.

    • @humblewarrior6585
      @humblewarrior6585 2 месяца назад

      A table saw can not only cut a finger or hand OFF, it can impale you by launching a blunt 2x4 into your stomach !!!

    • @spacetimeworm
      @spacetimeworm 2 месяца назад +3

      He was pushing boards through with his fingers, not a recommended approach.. 🩸🩸

    • @daegendeaflad7747
      @daegendeaflad7747 15 дней назад

      Pussies

  • @JW-lo2bh
    @JW-lo2bh 2 месяца назад +2

    Great video! $20 worth of lumber...$50 thousand worth of tools!!

    • @sickwilly1171
      @sickwilly1171 7 дней назад

      No not 50k. Few hundred could do it.

    • @sickwilly1171
      @sickwilly1171 7 дней назад

      Projects will pay em off and then some pretty quick.

  • @newstart49
    @newstart49 Год назад +9

    I have used 2x6 lumber for making furniture for decades now. The need to save money was the mother of the idea.
    I like the saw blade backwards stunt- great idea!!! See- this old man learned something.

  • @mattedwards4533
    @mattedwards4533 6 месяцев назад +15

    I have heard it said you don't build a $5000.00 piece of furniture out of cheap 2X4,s. Why not? They build $600,000.00 houses out of them! LOL!

    • @geoffodom5187
      @geoffodom5187 Месяц назад

      Truer words have not been spoken before.

  • @manfredvonrichthofen4738
    @manfredvonrichthofen4738 2 месяца назад +3

    yesterday i could not even spell woodworker, today I are one.

  • @mikey6214
    @mikey6214 7 дней назад +1

    Stone soup
    $15 2x4
    + chop saw + table saw + all other tools.+ your time and expertise.
    = true cost

    • @user-xw2ni6ej1g
      @user-xw2ni6ej1g 3 дня назад

      ya but if you find one good product that sells it takes a lot less time to make in bulk and you can start to make real good money

  • @fredwickwire2502
    @fredwickwire2502 Год назад +10

    Enjoying your videos!! Really helping me get started on bigger projects. I started with oak boxes and picture frames. Videos are simple and clear ! Thank you !!!

  • @Str8UpRevving
    @Str8UpRevving 6 месяцев назад +15

    Love how this turned out, also it's nice seeing someone build with affordable branded tools. Not everyone like myself, can afford those top of the line, overpriced tools.

  • @bigjoe8922
    @bigjoe8922 10 месяцев назад +1

    Hi Brady thanks for your knowledge and helping out the rest of us. That sawzall rough sawn technique was awesome

  • @M_2_X
    @M_2_X Год назад +103

    Man. This is great. I’ve been making my own furniture for a couple of years now…nothing special, mainly “rustic” style…but it seems RUclips is full of perfectionist who can never do anything other than make expensive time consuming wood work and furniture. Hats off to you for making something that is weekend warriors who have a notre saw and table saw, can actually complete! Way to go 🙏 you earned a new subscriber

    • @fighterpimp
      @fighterpimp 8 месяцев назад +1

      I am confused. He didn't show anything special. If anything his video is a lie. This cost way more then 3 2x4's. This cost 10k + investment in tools like he has............................ That table saw he shown is 800$ alone. That is more then 3 2x4's. Then he starts to talk about using your band saw...................... ehh...... Which lets be real. For a crap band saw is like 600-700. The one he has. is most like min 1500-3000 range. I would say over 2k range.
      He is using way more then 3 2x4's. I see only a faker pretending to give advice to people, but yet really is in it to make videos for profit onto himself and pretends his channel is here to give guides for people or some dumb PoS logic like that.

    • @ToughTrainerK
      @ToughTrainerK 2 месяца назад +1

      ​@fighterpimp any recommendations of other woodworker channels that started from the bottom on limited equipment and start making things for profit eventually?

  • @michaelthanksheroes2975
    @michaelthanksheroes2975 Год назад +6

    You did a fantastic job of explaining and building a simple beautiful table with a drawer. Much applause 👏.

  • @leslieschmitt7749
    @leslieschmitt7749 Год назад +4

    Wow … I love the tutorial … so easy to following!! ❤

  • @kameljoe21
    @kameljoe21 Год назад +169

    To be clear for those who have never used lumber to build stuff you cut 1/8" off each side of the 2x to have square edges. 2x are rounded over in their processing.

    • @skunkvagabond13
      @skunkvagabond13 11 месяцев назад +2

      I didn't know that 😳 thank you!!

    • @shreyasdube
      @shreyasdube 11 месяцев назад +1

      I don't have a table saw - are there other ways to remove the rounded edges?

    • @JBCavern
      @JBCavern 11 месяцев назад +6

      @@shreyasdube If you also don't have a planer or jointer, you try stacking several pieces together and either sand them or use a hand planer.

    • @ryansgaychicago
      @ryansgaychicago 11 месяцев назад

      Omg never knew this

    • @charlesreid9337
      @charlesreid9337 10 месяцев назад +1

      my brain knows this but id have absolutely forgotten it if not for your comnent

  • @thomasclarke8220
    @thomasclarke8220 10 месяцев назад

    Terrific video, your step by step instructions are excellent. I've been looking for a different type of project to try that's not too complex and this is it, thank!

  • @SkullJelly
    @SkullJelly 8 месяцев назад +8

    I'm 51 and was a construction worker since I was 19. I've done everything from Utilities - our freeway system so basically road work. The one thing I was never good at was working with wood. We now live in the country with a population of 416 and love it. I also have a nice size shop on the 5 plus acres. I'm finally getting into working with wood and just built my first 8" PC desk for the other half. She is working from home a few days a week and said perfect time so I can test my tools I just bought. So thanks for this video which will help me in my new adventure in life. I'm hoping these end tables turn out like the ones you made. Thanks again for the video. Also following you now.

    • @jkgkjgkijk
      @jkgkjgkijk 27 дней назад

      Sounds like heaven. Be careful rripping 2x4 because it's very dangerous and not recommended. He should have used a band saw to rip them.

  • @beksinski
    @beksinski Год назад +1

    I love these projects especially for old found wood.

  • @guzzoofoz
    @guzzoofoz Год назад +1

    Great video. You put the whole thing together well. Clear and concise. 👍🇦🇺

  • @tedrowland7800
    @tedrowland7800 Год назад +8

    Nice job. I have in my 35 yrs as a carpenter, created a lot of this style furniture built of Cedar for exterior use. (I usually had built the custom deck for the customer first). I used nothing more than a circular saw, stainless steel screws and nails, and exterior carpenter glue. I made 17 "rustic" round tables for a bar, using 2 x 6 tongue and groove and edge glued and ran a cleat across the bottom. Your video brings back a lot of memories. Thank you

  • @dunep6465
    @dunep6465 Год назад +4

    This is a great beginner project and with a little router work you can add edgings of your choice. A little burned in designs can make this into a real classic one of a kind piece. Great Job.

  • @BScott-hi2hc
    @BScott-hi2hc Год назад

    You just got you a sub! After I get done finishing my basement I'm planning on getting into some wood working projects. I'll be watching your vids for ideas and tips for sure. Thanks. Great work!

  • @stacys3857
    @stacys3857 11 месяцев назад

    I’m so glad I found your channel! I just moved into a house after apartment living for over a decade. I want to start woodworking, and this should be a fun little project

  • @TheQHunter
    @TheQHunter 11 месяцев назад +40

    I love how you made this a very accessible "easy" furniture build for people without $8 million in wood working tools LOL. It's not summed down, but it's a learning project that is so helpful!! Thank you!

    • @Bongalized
      @Bongalized 10 месяцев назад +4

      Ikr?! Why say it’s “easy and cheap” but forget to mention they have hundreds of thousands dedicated in just tools and equipment. Whatever, I’m not going to let that stop me!

    • @joeguilfoyle1922
      @joeguilfoyle1922 10 месяцев назад +1

      You can have all of my woodworking tools for just 6 million 🙂 But keep in mind, the lumber's gonna cost you atleast 2 million.

    • @particlecloud
      @particlecloud 10 месяцев назад +2

      I was thinking the same. Typical American woodworking video. Wood machining really. Huge clinically clean workshop. Every power tool known to man. I work in my garage with a fairly limited set of tools. I could do this project but it would take a lot longer. This doesn't invalidate the video - the idea is good - but for most of us it is not quite the bish-bash-bosh-and-it's-done affair portrayed. Big investment in tools and space needed to do that.

    • @fighterpimp
      @fighterpimp 8 месяцев назад

      WTF you talking about. He literally is using 10k+ of wood working tools and doesn't show us 1 time how to make anything without them. Is your brain RERE PoS???????????????

    • @Vazzini42
      @Vazzini42 4 месяца назад +1

      Chop saw, table saw, sander, power drill. Under $1k in tools tbh. Can't make a cake without an oven and mixing bowls.

  • @johndorsey2617
    @johndorsey2617 Год назад +35

    I love this. As a woodworker who's thought about breaking into the RUclips space, this is gold. I love the saw-mark technique. I didn't know that was possible.

    • @davidliskey3553
      @davidliskey3553 Год назад

      Hitting it with a light chain works pretty good also

    • @allmonstersattack
      @allmonstersattack 10 месяцев назад +1

      You can do the same technique with a circular saw. Great effect!

  • @TheDradge
    @TheDradge 9 месяцев назад

    Great work! Awesome simplicity and a good end product.

  • @jackieb1432
    @jackieb1432 Год назад +19

    Brady, I thoroughly enjoyed this video! You did a wonderful job of explaining exactly what you were doing and how I could do it. I've been watching woodworking videos since I started woodworking myself and so far, you have beaten every single video maker out there just by your explanations. Thank you! You've just picked up a new subscriber.

    • @BradyHommel
      @BradyHommel  Год назад +2

      Awesome! Really appreciate your comment. I have many videos planned like this one so stay tuned! Glad to hear you enjoyed it!

  • @insaine123
    @insaine123 Год назад +3

    I’m glad I stumbled on this video. I want to get into building stuff like this for my house and I have now subscribed. Great tutorial here.

    • @BradyHommel
      @BradyHommel  Год назад

      Awesome! Thank you for subscribing. glad you liked it!

  • @joerobinson9971
    @joerobinson9971 6 месяцев назад

    I love tooling marks. That's a great way to get that barn wood look. Using the jigsaw was absolutely genius.

  • @Bongomaniak62
    @Bongomaniak62 Год назад

    Finally found a woodworking tutor that can explain things clearly and make a project easy. Thanks Brady, im your new student and i'll make sure i make this project this summer. Time to watch anohter one of your videos.

  • @aaronwong8631
    @aaronwong8631 9 месяцев назад +3

    I've made my new side table heavily inspired by this video and I finished it in a week! Thank you so much for making this video!

    • @BradyHommel
      @BradyHommel  9 месяцев назад

      Your welcome! Thanks for your comment!

  • @lorenchairs22
    @lorenchairs22 Год назад +13

    Really like how those turned out. It would be great if you added a cut list to your description!

    • @cn3ls3n
      @cn3ls3n Год назад +1

      Yes! My wife and I have been working on this project in our spare time and would highly suggest a cut list! 😂

    • @Biker118347
      @Biker118347 11 месяцев назад

      He describes all cuts. Rewatch and take notes.

    • @cn3ls3n
      @cn3ls3n 11 месяцев назад +4

      @@Biker118347 we did, he’s inconsistent with his measurements. States one length, next scene the measurement has magically changed.

  • @jwbnscacpt
    @jwbnscacpt 6 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you so much for this great video! I’m going to make two similar builds based on this that will be much longer 24” with bottom drawers for laundry for my wife and I. We have little space for laundry baskets, so to conceal and use every inch of floor space with custom furniture is the way to go for us. Thank you for the inspiration.

  • @dustinchains3509
    @dustinchains3509 2 месяца назад

    I loved this, had to amend it a little but super happy with the results.
    Thanks Brady

  • @EffieG-ez9tf
    @EffieG-ez9tf 6 месяцев назад +7

    Your video will help many beginners build the confidence to jump in and give woodworking a go. Just one suggestion: Don’t go too fast. When your video was about half through, you started speeding up the instructions. Seems like you were going over stuff you were very familiar with but that a newbie might have trouble following. Keeping a steady pace in your delivery will help everyone put 2 and 2 together and really understand the whole project much better. Thanks for sharing your talent with all of us. Keep those videos coming!

    • @KLP99
      @KLP99 5 месяцев назад +1

      Do you mean put 2 & 4 together?
      Joking... 😊

  • @MiltownKevin
    @MiltownKevin 10 месяцев назад

    I love the rustic, cabinny (brand new word) look of these. I'm going to build a couple for myself. Thank you!

  • @ard1choke
    @ard1choke Год назад

    I chuckled when you finished the pieces with early American and polycrylic. I have multiple pieces in my house that are construction lumber, early American and polycrylic, its such a good combination especially for a beginner.

  • @freedomconstruction
    @freedomconstruction Год назад +3

    Find that using an angle grinder does a really good job at making “rough cut” look! I use a really rough metal polishing grinder wheel and it’s super quick and looks good.

  • @keithhboard84
    @keithhboard84 Год назад +12

    You did an awesome job.
    If you want the circular saw marks like it had been run on a mill. Just take an old saw blade not with carbide teeth and take vise grips and tweak one tooth just barely out of alignment and set you fence so the blade just barely skims the surface that will show. Then it will look like it was rough sawn .

    • @BradyHommel
      @BradyHommel  Год назад +1

      I have done this before although it was with a saw blade with carbide teeth. any reason the one without carbide teeth would work better? maybe the carbides are a little to aggressive?

    • @TheAleQc
      @TheAleQc Год назад +1

      ​@@BradyHommel Brittle. Carbide breaks easily under shear stresses. Steel teeth are safer to bend and use for this.

  • @lauramarshall6376
    @lauramarshall6376 10 месяцев назад

    Love this. I love the look of rustic. This is right up my alley. Thanks for the video.

  • @Ojja78
    @Ojja78 7 месяцев назад +2

    Rule #1 of woodworking: don't build furniture with 2x4's.

  • @johnhernandez3134
    @johnhernandez3134 4 месяца назад +3

    Alrighty! I was smart and bought 1 2x4 and cut it into 3! Got my 3 and im ready to go!

    • @shawnaustin1038
      @shawnaustin1038 2 месяца назад

      Imagine how much doll house furniture you can build from one 2x4

  • @ronsaenz9033
    @ronsaenz9033 Год назад +22

    I definitely agree with you on using 2 by's for simple to build furniture. Love these side tables! I am so glad to have found your down to earth woodworking videos.

    • @BradyHommel
      @BradyHommel  Год назад +2

      Awesome! Thank you!

    • @JS-rv3et
      @JS-rv3et Год назад +1

      ​@@BradyHommel
      where does one go to sell such things you said huge profit after all meaning you didn't intent to keep these yourself right

    • @BradyHommel
      @BradyHommel  Год назад +1

      @J S I sold these as a set on marketplace the first day I listed them for $200. Next time I'd bump it up to $250 because I has so much interest.

    • @JS-rv3et
      @JS-rv3et Год назад

      @@BradyHommel i keep forgetting things like facebook market exist

  • @hacksawjimthuggin7411
    @hacksawjimthuggin7411 Год назад +15

    This is fantastic. I don't even need an end table and now I'm going to do this. Great job. Earned a subscription and a loyal viewer out of me.

    • @BradyHommel
      @BradyHommel  Год назад +1

      Thanks a lot! Haha give it a shot they are nice little night stands. Appreciate your comment!

  • @TheGoatShowMan
    @TheGoatShowMan Год назад

    Very well done. Explanations and sizes were terrific. Earned my subscription. Many thanks!

  • @kathy6907
    @kathy6907 Год назад

    I love how easy you make it look. Gives me confidence that i can try this project.

  • @MrManAmong
    @MrManAmong 7 месяцев назад +3

    I love this! I do however recommend fine-ish sanding. The oils slowly release during sanding which makes the wood shine. After putting your stain on, that same shine will still pop through in the grain giving contrast in the textures. It’s a very cool effect.
    Aaaaaand keep in mind that this is a very damp and soft wood. It will change quite a bit over time. What you have at the end of the build will be vastly different from what it looks like a year or two later. Still very cool, very simple and I can’t wait to make $15 night stands lol

  • @mmgross144
    @mmgross144 Год назад +4

    With 30 years of woodworking, finishing, and decorative painting experience I should be screaming that I hate these tables and this video... but I can't, because I like them. They don't fit my taste, but I would build them for a customer if they asked (and they have). Keep up the good work!

    • @BradyHommel
      @BradyHommel  Год назад

      Thanks Michael!

    • @jmac6832
      @jmac6832 11 месяцев назад

      In your opinion, how much could these tables sell for as a pair?

  • @robbiecastillion8940
    @robbiecastillion8940 11 месяцев назад

    Wonderful video Brady, thank you.

  • @supermodestmouse
    @supermodestmouse 11 месяцев назад

    this is great :) I am very VERY new to wood working and think this would be a great first project :) I only have a few tools so I may need to find a table saw to cut things down, but otherwise, I think I have everything else I would need. Thanks for the tutorial!

  • @michaelswanstrom9175
    @michaelswanstrom9175 Год назад +3

    I built a queen size bed frame out of construction wood (2x4 & 2x6) 15 years ago. Looks great and still in use today.

  • @davidsoutdooradventuresand6799
    @davidsoutdooradventuresand6799 Год назад +24

    If you're looking for a distressed look you can always use a ice pick for the wormholes and you can also use a hammer for some dents and for the corners instead of using those big blades you can use a rough file and file off the corners to make them look old and antique and then lightly sand the wood and then after you can apply some stain of your choice and then a can of sealer or lacquer. And that's it. But your work came out really nice. Nice video by the way.. myself as a cabinet finisher that's what we use in our shop.

    • @BradyHommel
      @BradyHommel  Год назад +4

      All sound like great technique you recommended. I definetly will be trying them. Thank you for your comment!

    • @davidsoutdooradventuresand6799
      @davidsoutdooradventuresand6799 Год назад

      @@BradyHommel . I did learn a few things from your videos well keep up the good videos I will be watching all of them when I can. Thank you for sharing your videos much appreciated..

    • @StormGod29
      @StormGod29 Год назад +2

      I used to work at a period woodworking shop and we'd use cinder blocks to distress new stuff. Just smash a new cinder block with a sledge hammer. However it breaks, use that rough/jagged tool to distress your work.

    • @JS-rv3et
      @JS-rv3et Год назад

      ​@@BradyHommel cool
      cool
      now uhh where do i sell these at?

    • @anitabellefeuille7362
      @anitabellefeuille7362 Год назад +4

      I think a little wood burning in places that would get abused would add character, and some depth of color.

  • @ProductionMabou
    @ProductionMabou 11 месяцев назад

    this was so amazing, thanks. Coming from someone that doesn't work wood but will soon. Thanks for this great build.

  • @tonygombas491
    @tonygombas491 8 месяцев назад

    I am so impressed with your work from start to finish thanks for sharing

  • @busomite
    @busomite Год назад +3

    Thank you! Not everyone needs to start making heirloom pieces from the starting gun. Subbed

    • @BradyHommel
      @BradyHommel  Год назад

      Agreed! Thanks for the sub!

    • @mikey6214
      @mikey6214 7 дней назад

      It can still be heirloom, a specially if you make this together with son/daughter.

  • @allaboveworth353
    @allaboveworth353 Год назад +58

    I love learning new carpentry skills in general but, never felt that making nightstands would be as simple to understand how to make them myself. However, the way you laid everything out and explained as you went along as thoroughly as you did was amazing. So thank YOU Brady! ❤

    • @BradyHommel
      @BradyHommel  Год назад +2

      Great to hear! Thanks a lot for your comment and i am glad that you found the video helpful! Your comments encourage me to make more videos so thank you!

  • @procrast7661
    @procrast7661 Год назад

    Excellent beginner video!!! I think back to high school and imagine setting this video and I would be excited to build along with this video

  • @Iron-nk9mv
    @Iron-nk9mv Год назад

    Amazingly done good Sir !

  • @stephboeker7835
    @stephboeker7835 Год назад +5

    I love your video and choice of wood project.
    Suggestion : (No Offense)
    "V" nailing is stronger & less obvious.
    When you "V" nail, (shoot one nail in at one angle 'slight' .... and the second nail in at the opposite angle) you get 2 benefits :
    a.) the nails won't allow the piece they're holding to pull out against the angle of the opposite nail.
    b.) you have the strength of 2 nails w/only one nail head hole.
    I actually had over 30 yrs in my finish carpentry career, along w/various many side jobs throughout. I hope you don't take offense and keep up the good work helping others not so knowledgeable.
    I just love making saw dust and find that every once in a blue Moon, what's left over seems appealing to someone. I find your saw dust left overs beautiful.
    Sincerely ....................
    God bless.

    • @gregariouswoodworks1270
      @gregariouswoodworks1270 Год назад +1

      I don't think any video creator would take offense especially to constructive comments like yours. I myself ask the viewers what they would do differently and it helps me along with everyone else who is genuinely interested!

  • @mrmyblessednest1722
    @mrmyblessednest1722 Год назад +6

    New to your channel, first video I’ve watched of yours! Loved the content! Subscribed! How many coats of poly did you apply? If you haven’t already done a video on it, would you consider doing a video on the sprayer you used? Including how you clean it after use. It would be great! Thanks!

    • @fluxrandom
      @fluxrandom 10 месяцев назад +1

      @BradyHommelwoodworks I know this is a 6 month old comment but same boat - new to the channel and would love to start getting into spraying finishes, but I'm a noob in that world - seems sooooo much easier than what I do though. A spray finishing vid would be awesome. A couple sprayer options, basics of how to use, what can and cannot be used in them. Either way love the content.

  • @cherylmcguire7960
    @cherylmcguire7960 9 месяцев назад

    I love it. Thank you so much for showing us how to make that. I am definitely going to try it.

  • @littlegriffoffgridalberta6837
    @littlegriffoffgridalberta6837 Год назад

    Awesome little builds ! I always tinker around and built planters, coffee tables little tables and chairs for my grandkids, chests, and lawn chairs but never thought about making videos, Then started on my cabin so moved up to bigger things, I built a truck camper & trailer Rig so now road trips taking most of my summer ,now I just have to get the cabin complete so I can get back to the little things I love building, beautiful night stands :):)

  • @robertpostal5997
    @robertpostal5997 Год назад +3

    what a great video and instruction! I was looking for a simple project to teach some homeschool kids and this is working out very well..we are not finished, however and I have one question--you mention in the beginning that your panels (side and back) are two at 12" and one at 14"--but then during assembly, you mention the side panels are 11 1/2"...did I miss something? (Including simply build plans would be very very beneficial.) I am a subscriber now and look forward to trying other things-. How did you make your cross cut sled? That would be a great simple video for us novices! Thanks again Brady!

  • @patkarp1965
    @patkarp1965 Год назад +10

    One thing to keep in mind when ripping 2x4s. The original 2by can be as straight as can be. But when you rip them they can bow like crazy. I believe this happens when the wood is taken too close to the center of the tree. I agree however using lumber is a great way to get into wood working. It's inexpensive and readily available.

    • @paulrooster2108
      @paulrooster2108 Год назад +2

      Just had that happen several days ago was ripping 1-1/2 strip from a 1x6x12 Cedar as it was coming off the saw the strip started bowing badly , I threw it on floor an came back couple days later an that strip had bowed nearly 2 foot from end to end 🙄

    • @keithmarlowe5569
      @keithmarlowe5569 Год назад +1

      It's happened to me with framing lumber that I bought and let sit. I have heard (can't prove but makes sense) that lumber isn't kiln dried like used to be. It's quicker and cheaper to steam straighten, which is steam bending in reverse. They heat with steam then straighten boards, then of course as the wood dries it will return to original state; or worse. Check out banded lumber stack at Lowes, then look at a pallet recently unbanded. Note the boards on top and edges show bending and twisting, whereas middle ones do not. The middle has weight on it still. Now pluck a few out, take them home, and let sit a while and see what happens.

    • @shawnwatson1419
      @shawnwatson1419 Год назад +2

      Put some weight on them and it will be alright. Blocks, paint cans, whatever you got.

    • @terryharris3393
      @terryharris3393 Год назад +2

      Structural lumber is case hardened at the end of the kiln drying process. They actually steam the wood to reintroduce moisture at the surface of the boards then flash dry the wood. This harden the surface which is good for holding nails but induces internal stresses in the lumber that if you rip or resaw will make the new pieces move to balance out the stresses. New rule: If you want to make furniture out of structural lumber DO NOT rip or resaw. Use it as is or only take a little off of each opposing side by the same amount. That is if you want a 3 inch wide board take 1\4 off each side or if you want a 3\4 inch thick board take 3\8 inch off each side. Its waistfull but there won't be as much bowing, warpping, or twisting in the new dimensioned piece. Also, taking grain direction into account during glue ups will keep wood movement to a minimum as will adding additional pieces to the design like stretchers near the bottom of the legs. 2x4s are cut from the smallest, poorest quality logs of the poorest quality wood species and will contain the most defects and poorest grain. Making furniture from this stock and expecting anything of worth to result is like trying to make a.silk purse from a sows ear. It would be far better to buy 1x pine from a big box store and learn to cut out knots and glue up thicker or wider pie es as needed than use hem\fir structural lumber.

  • @BruceAUlrich
    @BruceAUlrich 7 месяцев назад

    Great use of 2x4's! The tables look great.

  • @joecifelli1253
    @joecifelli1253 Год назад

    That is so cool. There are so many talented people on RUclips. Nice job!😊👍

  • @robertcornelius3514
    @robertcornelius3514 11 месяцев назад +3

    Cool work. Tip: On your next 2x4 project try running a wire disc over all the boards before you glue everything together. Leaves a great rustic worn look.

    • @playhooky
      @playhooky 11 месяцев назад

      Hey that does sound like it would look really cool & simple to do on top of that!

    • @vineyardguy8094
      @vineyardguy8094 8 месяцев назад

      Great idea. What exactly do you mean by a wire disc? There are so many things out there I’m thinking of right now.

    • @robertcornelius3514
      @robertcornelius3514 8 месяцев назад

      @@vineyardguy8094 , I use a coarse wire wheel that I can chuck in to my cordless drill. Welders use them to knock rust off there steel.

  • @dennishayslip4605
    @dennishayslip4605 Год назад +9

    Just curious about what you used for the drawer bottom and how that was attached. Also, I've used chains with three different-sized links to distress a wood project. Just slam the chains against the wood to create some unique markings. Turned out great. I enjoyed this video very much. I like this idea of making rustic furniture that is not inly usable but looks good. Thanks!

    • @waynemiller6070
      @waynemiller6070 Год назад

      1/4" plywood for the bottom. The drawer video show it. I first saw the drawer build on Jay Bates' channel but I imagine Jay learned from some one else. That's what most of us do.

    • @stephensmirke2146
      @stephensmirke2146 Год назад

      He only used 3 2x4’s as per the title of the video. The drawer bottom is clearly made of 2x4, three to be exact.

    • @jayaddison8032
      @jayaddison8032 11 месяцев назад

      In my high school woodshop class we also used chains to distress. We also attached different types and sizes of nuts, bolts, and washers along the chain to tmake many unique scars and dents. Works great looks naturAl

    • @johnhubbard6262
      @johnhubbard6262 5 месяцев назад

      same, bike chains for the win

  • @xelnjare3945
    @xelnjare3945 7 месяцев назад

    Really enjoyed watching this today!

  • @Glock2201
    @Glock2201 7 месяцев назад

    Great video. You explained everything well but quickly and to the point. They came out looking awesome. I love the new but rustic look.

  • @williamgray9070
    @williamgray9070 Год назад +25

    Remember to alternate the grain pattern when gluing to minimize cupping on the final piece

    • @danlabounta701
      @danlabounta701 11 месяцев назад

      safe during the cut at least . reaching over the blade to pull scrap will get ya

  • @ConcernedCitizenPPCA
    @ConcernedCitizenPPCA Год назад +4

    Nice I'm going to try it but I'll have to use a circular saw instead of a miter saw or table saw. That said watching you use a push stick then switch to using your hands that close to the spinning saw blade made me a bit nervous. Something you'll want to emphasize for beginners is to do things safely because last thing anyone wants is a trip to the hospital to reattach some fingers.

  • @DIYGene
    @DIYGene Год назад

    This is an incedably wonderful build. Great job!

  • @horsemindedwtp
    @horsemindedwtp 3 месяца назад

    I "did not", even watch the video yet, and already gave it a thumbs up. I was already impressed by the theory of what and how he didit

  • @emofighter69
    @emofighter69 Год назад +4

    My one concern with using 2x4s is how unstable they are, relative to dried hardwoods. I would worry that the wood would eventually distort too much for this application. Has this been an issue for you?

    • @thatguyinelnorte
      @thatguyinelnorte 11 месяцев назад

      you can add those screw-in levelers on the feet.

  • @gregorylay3333
    @gregorylay3333 Год назад +13

    When building a new piece of furniture, making a practice piece using inexpensive materials such as 2x4s and MDF is a good idea. This way you can avoid making expensive mistakes on the final piece. When you are done you can decide if you want to make another one using a higher quality material or keep the cheap one. Should you decide to make the more expensive one you can sell or donate the cheap one.

  • @guyantonelli5411
    @guyantonelli5411 Год назад +1

    That was a lot of fun to watch, I definitely learned a few things as well, thanks for this and the channel. I laughed when you said "pine screams do it yourself"

  • @cameroncook313
    @cameroncook313 Год назад

    Excited to get into wood working and building small things and this is a phenomenal project!!!

  • @Artsrock36
    @Artsrock36 11 месяцев назад

    Impressive sir! Thanks for sharing the mad skills❤️

  • @user-tp9tn9vf3p
    @user-tp9tn9vf3p 3 месяца назад +1

    Man I just watched half your video just for the entertainment aspect. Great job sharing your knowledge and talent. I will look to see what kind of advanced projects you have. This is great to familiarize people with their tapes and saws, cutting on the right side of the line, everything is square, etc. I like it, thank you for your hard work and thank you for sharing it.

  • @trcass1
    @trcass1 11 месяцев назад

    great video. nicely done for us non woodworkers.

  • @jasonprice1871
    @jasonprice1871 7 месяцев назад

    Nice work tom Brady 👍 simple instructions good job

  • @danidunn2640
    @danidunn2640 10 месяцев назад

    Great stuff! Thank you!

  • @hotwireman49
    @hotwireman49 6 месяцев назад +1

    would love to see how the tops came out. Thanks for showing us how yo make these! Love em!

  • @michaelbuchanan6850
    @michaelbuchanan6850 9 месяцев назад

    That's incredible!

  • @davidjenkins5419
    @davidjenkins5419 Год назад

    Nicely done. This was perfect for me, the beginner. Thank you

    • @BradyHommel
      @BradyHommel  Год назад

      Glad to hear that David! You gonna give it a shot?

  • @manuelbedolla756
    @manuelbedolla756 6 месяцев назад

    Awesome work. Keep it up.

  • @robertray6021
    @robertray6021 9 месяцев назад +1

    Just discovered your channel and I'm really impressed. Thought I was the only one that built nice stuff out of cheap materials! (not). I've been building furniture out of basic pine since I was a kid. One great way I have found to distress it is lay the boards out on my gravel driveway and run them over with my truck. You can go heavy or light, your choice. It's stunning after staining! Loved your project! New sub.

  • @InfamousKiddXD
    @InfamousKiddXD 3 месяца назад

    I had to subscribe so thoroughly explained we need more videos like these on here

  • @MyChrisfish
    @MyChrisfish Год назад

    Thanks for making this video and also the drawer vid!. I built this with you today and it was full of cool new techniques for me. Thank you! and now mom has a new table

    • @BradyHommel
      @BradyHommel  Год назад

      That is awesome to hear! Glad it all went together good for you! Thanks for your comment

  • @mikekelly9851
    @mikekelly9851 6 месяцев назад

    Nice project, nice shop set up.

  • @aydenr2060
    @aydenr2060 Год назад

    Some good looking pieces

  • @stevekonbass
    @stevekonbass 8 месяцев назад

    Very cool project.

  • @John_Montgomery
    @John_Montgomery 7 месяцев назад

    good job.. creativity is a must.

  • @adventureswithedna
    @adventureswithedna Год назад

    I love tooling marks. That's a great way to get them. Never thought of using the jigsaw

  • @reformone372
    @reformone372 10 месяцев назад

    Thank you for making a video that makes sense! No mumbo jumbo just the facts!