Steampunk Apothecary Chest Coffee Table Made From Pallet Wood and Recycled Copper. 

Steven King! The gentleman?

Agreed! Such precision and vision. I enjoyed Watching him work very much.

That’ll preach !!

Your comment reminds me of one of my ex-girlfriends

It was beautiful. And the video kept going, and it just got better and better. It’s crazy how beautiful that is…. I can’t imagine what it would cost.

I totally agree! I want one too!

What inner child? The fully grown adult within me wants one too 😂

My wicca self screams for I've been needing a box like this for my spices and herbs and crystal!

I immediately sent this video to my dad and said “suddenly I need an apothecary chest” so you are not alone. I’m trying to convince him to help me build one.

@@Betsyschugar awesome Dad if he agrees!

Thanks very much, Michael :)

You mean aside from the complete lack of supported/pinned joins, the amazingly poor saw discipline, and the complete lack of hearing protection at any point? You want to see real skill? Go watch some Japanese joiners. Ishitani Furniture is almost sublime in his products.

@@iatsd ah another hater just because you don't like his style of woodworking doesn't mean it doesn't deserve respect. He biscuited everything for indexing and then used dowels after the fact for reinforcement. If you don't find that to be an acceptable joint I don't know what you want. As for the safety aspect that has 0 to do with skill and I just re-watched the video and I saw nothing that jumped out to me as dangerous. Move on with your life and try to be happier.

@@nuttm3gg Ah, another fvckwit that can't cope with any criticism at all of something they happen to like so they dismiss it as a "hater". I pity your fingers if you rewatched that and didn't see any of the sloppy arsed things he was doing around blades.

​@@iatsd Do you feel better?

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And there is little chance that people watching this video will be able to appreciate this guy’s skill when he says absolutely nothing in explaining what he’s doing

@@patriciabajcer8930 I don't know. I am an incompetent wood worker. But this was an incredible feat of skill and patience my jaw dropped so many times. I don't know if I ahve ever sat and watched a video like this without looking away... I probably even appreciate all of it!

@Patricia Bajcer Well, I thought it was an enjoyable and educational video, even satisfying as a woodworker myself, even without commentary (I bet people wouldnt like a long video with alot of talking would they?) There’s different types of documentary videos and “tutorials” ones. I bet you can ask questions and they’ll answer you. Otherwise, I honestly enjoyed it and appreciated all the skills shown whether or not there’s a “need” to know. Unless you want to use those “skills” at some point or right now? Haha. I wouldnt reveal my secrets either in some things or just speed work through everything. Time is precious.

@@EpicUpCycling Do you sell your creations?

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I have watched endless restoration videos, cabinetry making videos, and videos where some really talented people have created some fantastic things, but this… this craftsman created something literally from nothing!! I was impressed with the creation of the panels from pallet wood, then I was really impressed with the method and detail of the drawers and trim and even the re use of the nails. THEN!!! The copper boiler came out!!! “No way” I said, “he’s not gonna…” I said, then…he DID!! Gob smacked. The patience and focus. I just… oh never mind, I gotta watch another video…

RIGHT!!!!!

@@gnome466 You nicely encapsulate my own thoughts. Thank you. In all seriousness though, this video nicely illustrates what you can do with precious little if you have good ideas and the tools necessary to make those ideas a reality. Very nicely done. I just wish i had the tools and hte room to work on some of my ideas. I love working with wood - got that from my late grandfather I suppose.

@@EpicUpCycling This must've weighed 1000 lbs!

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@@EpicUpCycling Amazing work. How best can an amateur learn ? Last time I did woodwork was at school.

@@Jackrobert28just get making and find wood working books

Go and watch the steam punk chandelier 😃

Thank you :)

He's the Columbo of woodworking... "oh, just one more thing..."

@@mariusvanc , Your comment made me giggle.

I was the same. I thought "Yep... He's pretty much well done" and then he the dressing started. So much time put into that build. I don't think you can really quantify the true value of a craftsman.

Yeah haha, the little tiny wood studded accents… I was like, surely he’s not going to make like 30 of those right? And he did, after seeing how long it took to cut each one and then stain each one and set each one, mind blown when the copper started coming into the picture.

Thank you very much, Richelle :)

Why can't he? You saying he's stupid?

Yes indeed :) Bless you! Nice work by the way!!!!

@@victoriastevens3166 Thank you :)

@@TheTimeDetective42 Now, now, Charlie, only a very stupid person would think that, or especially write it down.

How do you find pallets that aren't destroyed?

@@jaek4489 all depends You can get them from some construcion sites cus they hardly ever return them like they are supposed to. I'd suggest asking and not just pilfering them though XD. You can get a lot of scrap wood this way also.

Me too

@@jaek4489 Friendly builder's merchant - they get two types of pallet. Some they have to send back, the rest they send to the tip, if someone doesn't take them away for them. Once you start looking for pallets you'll see them everywhere and so get into the routine of asking if you can have them. That way you get a variety of styles and woods.

@@jaek4489 Drive around industrial areas and ask, as well as big box loading areas, again just ask

Thank you for the comment :)

You said what I was trying to say only much more eloquently.

fossils fabe don’t know about that!

@@charliebowen5071 ;: ;>8

fossils fabe Could not agree more. With all the trim work on all those drawers...and then he starts with the copper work to boot! I felt my body aching as I WATCHED him do it. Can’t imagine doing it. That’s a lot of time, but boy is it gorgeous!

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He spoiled what would have been a perfect cooler for a moonshine still - I mean the copper boiler with just the top end cut off.

@@a0flj0 I like his solution better! Besides, here in the civilized world we have access to decent alcoholic drinks. We don't rely on home grown paint stripper. ;-)

Exactly! He makes it look so simple. And it really isn't. If I was able to make something like this, it would be my masterpiece.

@@KMvrtr Yeah right. Because, at its origin, Jack Daniel's was anything but moonshine. Or the Italian Grappa, or the French Cognac. On a side note, almost every countryside homestead, where I live, distills its own liquor. Not because it's cheaper - it isn't. Because it's better - you fully control the whole process, and decide what materials and what ingredients to use. With industrial products, you have no clue. You are right, partially, about one thing, though. I do occasionally buy commercially available spirits - they work decently well for removing grease from parts to be painted.

Thank you :)

I agree! This chest is beautiful!

Working in a woodshop is the best!

And a table saw. You need a table saw. And yeah, me too. I've been collecting tools for a couple years, in anticipation of acquiring a space and the free time to use them. Retirement goals. I'm 42. It'll be a while. Damn this wage slave existence. Anyway, my next purchase will probably be a planer. Planers are magical.

I have everything but the planer. Goals! I even have the router. But planer is coming. Hopefully soon.

Thanks Joshua :)

Thank you :)

I'm not sure what it's called but I would call the tool he used to make the joint holes fairly specialised and not basic

@@bjornthorgudmundsson2781 The biscuit jointer? About 100$ for a good one.

basic tools hardly.. planer, multi different saws that even if bought used run in the hundreds...This guy has invested thousands of dollars into his shop equipment. As well as he should with his talent and expertise. But hardly basic , he just didn't sit there and talk about what he was using in a step by step tutorial like other do.

ye just £20-25,000 worth of basic equipment, im sure my kids do it , so simple ......

Thanks very much for the comments :)

Thanks Patrick. Sponsorship by Evo Stick would be great :)

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Thank you Heather :)

Ditto!!!! That is incredible craftsmanship and I was totally mesmorized!!!!! I am a woodworker and consider myself to be more of an artist, but your talents are above the top. I can only hope to be as good as you!

Thanks L G :)

lynka lynka it doesn’t have to be a grandchild, but anyone who appreciates good craft would be pleased to honor the creator. 👍👌

That is an heirloom to be past down to many generations

I agree! Beautifully made woodwork. Craftsman are like an endangered species now :o It is hard to find men whom are good with their hands. I salute to you, Sir! ~ from Malaysia ~

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They're just jealous 😂😂

I try and think like, maybe their 2YO grabbed the phone and hit it by accident, my kid takes my phone and hits sub to weird stuff and makes jibberish comments by accident coz no one would ever dislike this process. Its impossible. such a great video.

hahahahahahaha like you said it!! 😂

A lot of woodworking people I know are weirdly against recycling wood. I don't understand why.

I bet he didn't spend his youth playing video games shooting things,l bet he was honing his craft from a young age!

dzhellek I thought that was clever too.

right? just for that this gets a thumbs up.

I'll be doing it from now on.

It's never occured to me to do that or to use opposed wedges as clamps for gluing up large slabs

It's the simple things that surprise you the most.

Thanks Andrew ☺

Thanks Mary :)

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Thanks very much, Shaun :)

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Thanks Michael :)

Never understood the reason people exaggerate so much online lol but whatevs. Ever? Or will ever? Like its great but come on. When you exaggerate like that it invalidates your opinion

Thanks Wendy :)

Thanks Sandi :)

Easily.

Ikr! These are one of a kind pieces.

If he used decent timber maybe. Seems a shame to put this much effort in with what is effectively firewood. A few thousand on decent hardwood and you'd have something that would last 100 years and more

That's too much money, just greed and lack of love for your neighbor.

@@Ghhyuttgg Er upcycling?

Thanks Clive :)

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@Sushant Bhargav that's amazing... beautiful work

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Thanks Deborah :)

Deborah, I was thinking that the whole time. I am amazed by the beauty he creates from scraps! My six yr old watches these with me and she loved the "Narnia" style wardrobe he created. She was probably thinking about how many dolls she could fit in it! Lol. Such beautiful work.

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Incredible , a Master , especially the way he appears to make it look so easy , when it isn’t. Enjoyable to watch !

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More coming soon :)

Thanks Brian :)

I usually don’t use fancy joints unless they’re going to be on the exterior of a piece to be seen and celebrated. That stated, it doesn’t take that much longer to do finger joints on the frame of a drawer if you feel compelled, but unless you’re gonna store massively heavy objects in them, any extra strength those joints provide is overkill, particularly in drawers that size. I’d have been a fan of finger or dovetail joints on the corners of the box frame itself if not for being hidden under the corner elements. As built, this chest will be around long after we’re all gone and whoever owns it will surely treasure it.

My dad was a joiner and he does the fancy joints so I was looking for them too but if you're not going to see them there's no point. This is a beautiful unit, a real work of art I would be incredibly proud to own

Thanks Shafeeq :)

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Patience is wonderful. He hadn't changed his clothes in a month!

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Thanks very much, Brandon :)