Turning 7 Free Pallets into $3,110 - Ultimate Pallet Woodworking Compilation

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Published 2023-12-18
This video is a compilation of 5 projects I built from free pallets that I found on the side of the road, Facebook Marketplace or received with deliveries. I sold 3 of these projects for a combined revenue of $3,110, and kept the other two for myself. I hope this compilation inspires you to turn trash into treasure and start woodworking!

Behind the scenes, private discord server: youtube.com/channel/UCbtEd1MuY6gd2RpdWqkzXFw/join

VIDEOS:
Turning a Free Pallet into a $550 Table:    • Turning a Free Pallet into a $550 Table  
Turning a Free Pallet into a $1,200 Desk:    • Turning a Free Pallet into a $1,200 Desk  
Turning 3 Free Pallets into a $1,360 Desk:    • Turning 3 Free Pallets into a $1,360 ...  
Turning a Free Pallet into a Modern Dining Table:    • Turning a Free Pallet into a Modern D...  
Turning a Free Pallet into my Dream Desk:    • Turning a Free Pallet into My Dream Desk  

CHAPTERS:
00:00:00 - Turning a Free Pallet into a $550 Table
00:20:05 - Turning a Free Pallet into $1,200 Desk
00:43:07 - Turning 3 Free Pallets into a $1,360 Desk
01:00:50 - Turning a Free Pallet into a Modern Dining Table
01:26:43 - Turning a Free Pallet into my Dream Desk

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Table saw jointing tutorial:    • Table Saw Jointing WITHOUT A JIG! - H...  

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Converted ambulance by Josh Sheldon: www.instagram.com/josheldy/

THINGS I USED IN THIS VIDEO:
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Clean Cut Woodworking Router Sled - use code MORLEY5 for 5% off: www.cleancutwoodworking.com/

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All Comments (21)
  • @Griddlin_Dixie
    WHAT IS THE BLUE TOOL YOUR USING REMOVING PALLET BOARDS? I WANT ONE!!
  • @chrissherman4357
    I am a fellow wood worker as well and will fill you in on a little secret. The best virgin wood pallets you can use are free at furniture stores. Their wood is clean and usually a hard wood since they need strong wood for shipping their clean new furniture and rust free nails, you’re welcome!! Love the videos, keep’em coming.
  • @FinesseReality
    I absolutely LOVE that you're doing this. A couple of tips so you can do this for a long time: 1) Take your watch off, wear masks, wear gloves, wear steel toe boots 2) Use a push block with your table saw. It's never a problem until it is. Most people would give this two thumbs up if they still had both. 3) Watch a video on proper table saw steps - I noticed you stand behind your saw directly with your body in full sight of the blade - this is a quick death / dismemberment. You want to stand to the side of your blade so that if there is kickback from your piece, it will fly UP (always) and miss your groin (death), your face (death), or your arm (Dismemberment). 4) Get yourself a foam featherboard by Bow. If you put this on your table saw, it will help keep pressure against your fence for straight edges and way less chance of kickback.
  • @beckygerber6282
    I myself love building things with pallets. My husband thought I was crazy “ like let’s just go buy the wood you need “ nope still going out and getting all the free pallets I want . Thank you . Your very talented in woodworking. Hopefully I can get there to.
  • @jaysonbackes9279
    Probably been said a hundred times here but good God your fingers are close to that blade. No push stick is killing me
  • Yucca 😂 Stumbled across this because my 17 year old has been dabbling in woodworking for about 3 years but wants to tackle some larger projects. When I saw the title I was intrigued, but the longer I watched the more excited I became because I actually have 4 sons and 3 daughters and they are all “makers” in their own way. I can envision my oldest son 3D printing jigs and templates and my 15 year old son pouring epoxy resin into table tops. My oldest daughter is a wood burning guru/artist. I’m showing this video tonight for family movie night to help get their creative juices flowing and further spark their entrepreneurial spirits.
  • Sleeping ? No ! Watching this guy create masterpieces with pallets instead of sleeping ? Yes !
  • @leerathburn6764
    Blueberries, pineapple, and Yucca.....yes, definitely a marathon, and worth every inch!
  • @92boostedh22
    I feel like I just binge watched a season on HGTV. Seriously, you deserve a your own show. The fabrication and lining up the sales would be so entertaining to watch and get people in to wanting to do the same. Can’t wait to see you on prime time one day!
  • @GaiaSoundMusic
    Yucca! My attention span does NOT usually allow for such a long video. However, your engaging style, ability to show the wins and challenges kept me engaged! Thank you for keeping it real! 😊🎉😂😊
  • @asharsaleem1997
    You seems like a very honest person. Mistakes are also captured in the videos and i think that is the your genuineness. Appreciated as i am also trying to start wood working soon
  • @cathyolague9408
    Yucca!❤ California old lady here welcoming you and your bride to warmer climates. So fun to watch you create. I apprenticed for my grandfather in his woodworking shop. I loved the scent of wood shavings and his pipe! Wishing you both all the best.
  • @beyondhope7
    Blueberries-pineapple-yucca! Loved this video - I’m older (63) and disabled… prior to MS getting the best of me, I had always wanted to try my hand at woodworking. I am an artist and have a creative brain…. and I’ve subscribed so I can live vicariously through you and your projects. Keep creating! Great stuff!! 💜😊
  • Yucca, blueberry, pineapple and every other comestible you can think of! You are not only inspirational but your positive energy is very contagious! Looking forward to your new adventures!
  • @carrielippold
    YUCCA. Pineapple and blueberries galore! Congratulations to you both Eden and Morley Kert. Happy marriage and safe adventurous travels.
  • @rwoosh_master
    damn instead of binging netflix now im binge watching wood workers build table tops on youtube. I'm amazed how u can come up with such quality furnitures with such limited space. as a home woodworker/diy-er I always have problems finding space. The small planer u have seems like a good addition to my woodworking tools, imma try to find one like that as well! YUCCA!
  • Blueberries. Pineapple. Yucca. My dad always used to have a woodworking project going on in our basement. As a kid I loved to go watch him work and smell the fresh-cut lumber. He never had any power tools, so everything was done with hand saws, planers, hammers, screw dirvers and sanding blocks. I get a wonderful sense of blissful nostalgia watching your videos. Thanks so much. Sending a grateful hug from British Columbia. Best of luck on your journey.
  • YUCCA! Morley, this is the first time I've seen your channel and I'm loving it. You have a very genuine and inspiring outlook on things. I could not help but smile while watching this compilation. I wish nothing but the best for you and your lovely bride! Your woodworking projects are simply amazing. Thanks!
  • @littlegreycat
    Thank for getting a push stick. I was so nervous and your hands getting so close to that table saw blade.