Turning a Free Pallet into My Dream Desk
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@josh-sheldon 7 ай бұрын
who's ambulance was that!
@MorleyKert 7 ай бұрын
Ayyy thanks for giving us the tour! Amazing build.
@josh-sheldon 7 ай бұрын
@@MorleyKert thanks man, of course! Great meeting you! Also loved all the storytelling you sprinkled in here, it makes it feel like so much more than just a desk build.
@haha-noob 6 ай бұрын
@@josh-sheldon blud i love yo game cuh
@OnceUponReddit 28 күн бұрын
After working in EMS for 8 years, I don't think I could ever live out of an ambulance no matter how well cleaned it was
@hannahpinson4361 7 ай бұрын
I think that dreams are relative. If your dream desk is a simple top made of pallet wood for your van, then you have a dream come true. My dream job is a bookkeeper. People think it's a stupid career to desire, but I'm in love with bookkeeping. We all have our own dreams. Also, love how the van is coming along.
@MorleyKert 7 ай бұрын
💯❤️
@ryanriaz 7 ай бұрын
Dreams are weird, just bc others have different thoughts doesn’t mean that yours is stupid. I think everyone should stop caring about what others think and get into what they love. My friend loves teaching and he had better opportunities but he picked to be an English teacher, most made fun of him but he said that what he loved to do as a kid 🤷♂️ i dont see problem with that. Im an extrovert i prefer an online job or drop shipping so i can travel and work at the same time. Im kinda person who stays in one place i like and than when im done i move to another, i dont wanna buy a house just wanna go from place to places. I stayed 1.5 years in paris but than i wanted to go to Australia i stayed with a ppl who live near ocean and explore islands and forest for fun. Im currently there for 9 months camping days in remote islands, hand fishing, eating as many lobsters as we can 😅, j learned surfing, foiling, holding breath for 5 minutes, hand catching fishes, defeated my fear of sharks etc. now i wanna live in luxury so i think dubai or saudi arabia is the move. Since living in Australia i made more money bc all i was doing was living in a tent and eating sea food, i think its time to blow it in dubai 😂
@samuelpoarch3237 7 ай бұрын
And bookkeeping is cool!
@jnelsen60 7 ай бұрын
Every guy's got his dream, am I right? I had a doozy myself last night. Get this - a corn-fed harvest mouse, a hooker, a nun, a Flemish peasant woman, whips, chains, whistles yo-yo's, a circus midget. My grandmother riding by on a bicycle give me the finger, and a duck!
@andrewbowen5706 7 ай бұрын
Of course they're relative, hence why he said "my dream desk" in the title.
@andrewgalbreath2101 7 ай бұрын
My husband and I ran into you and your wife at Maker Camp. I was sure you were a youtuber, but it took me this long to find your channel. Great stuff, and I'm very excited for y'all!
@wielie1512 7 ай бұрын
It's a type of gum tree, most likely Eucalyptus Grandis also known as Saligna. It's from AUS but has been planted worldwide due to it's good qualities, including China where this pallet is from.
@OnceUponReddit 28 күн бұрын
It looks a lot like young redwood
@nexusdodge 7 ай бұрын
Congrats on getting married! And thank you for all the woodworking tips! Looking forward to all your new adventures, be safe and enjoy!
@reddevilsuperstar 5 ай бұрын
Honestly I think it’s not only the builds that you do that attract people to your videos, but it’s your positive quirky approach. Staying positive even when you run into mistakes and finding the solution, keep at it.
@codym6340 7 ай бұрын
The pinker wood is Doug fir. Essentially hardest of the 'softwoods'
@TruthAndMoreTruth 7 ай бұрын
I would have never though making easy cutting boards out of pallet wood would be a successful career. You tube is something else.
@Finxh 7 ай бұрын
what a journey, hope you guys have an amazing time doing what you love. I look forward to the next pallet transformation video shot from picking it up in the van to working on it in the van to selling it and delivering it in the van
@Yous0147 7 ай бұрын
Beyond all the other things you did on the desk, seeing those rounded edge corners at the end was super satisfying. Best of luck and hopefully moving in and moving out will be a great journey for the both of you.
@bzballizamazing 7 ай бұрын
Congratulations on getting married brother! Hope it was everything you and Eden dreamed it could be!
@filaro1964 7 ай бұрын
Those pallet are often made with red maple and sometime with paper birch.
@themullenmarketwoodworking 7 ай бұрын
Been woodworking 10 years, never saw that table saw jointer jig idea! Thanks man, and keep it up!!
@TreeLokPNW 7 ай бұрын
Same! I have the table saw jointer jig with the clamps. This method is so much easier.
@DingoMakes 7 ай бұрын
The pallet king strikes again! I love how you bring life to neglected wood, keep it up amigo!
@MorleyKert 7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@kathymarshall220 7 ай бұрын
Sanding as the sun sets over the sea, Macrame on a misty mountain morning, Driving through life as a family, A new adventure at every day’s dawning. May your wheels carry you wherever you need to be, and your hearts lead you to whatever you need to see! Happy travels ❤
@timstark3312 7 ай бұрын
I'm REALLY glad you shared this video. On Sunday, I was literally cutting similar strips from some pallet salvage, and I decided not to record the process because I thought maybe the dimensions were "wrong" for a "real" tabletop. I thought it could work, though, and you've proved it. Now to find out if I can do it, too. Cheers & safe travels!
@shanomac 7 ай бұрын
Your content is always so wholesome and enthusiastic. Loving the content and the journey - thanks Morley
@deluxedoorman 7 ай бұрын
Amazing work as always! I’m so stoked to see yours and Eden’s finished build.
@cameronmiiller6524 7 ай бұрын
Hey man I'm a woodworker in Australia and part of my job is timber identification for reclaimed Aussie hardwoods. I'm pretty sure from what I can see in the video you have some sort of eucalypt on your hands, my best guess is rosegum although it is very hard to determine the species from just the video. Love the work brother!
@SeaFanStudio 7 ай бұрын
I know it as Red Grandis Eucalyptus, and I agree! Having worked with that wood a good bit, this really looks like it!
@dainermade 7 ай бұрын
Hey dude! You know o loved that. Especially the dream explanation. ❤
@OscarMorrison 7 ай бұрын
Looks very much like Tasmanian Oak or Australian Harwood (very common here in Aus)
@quentinl6256 7 ай бұрын
the fact that your mum is your top patreon is the most wholesome thing ever.
@mikededmon 7 ай бұрын
Last month I completed building a standing desk top using a ton of recycled lumber from our basement. I had taken down a bunch of old pine partition walls that were put up in the 50's. I cut them into strips. Ran them through my planer and did a large glue up. Then I had to build my own flattening jig, which worked like a charm. (very proud of that one). Finished with staining and sanding and now I am typing this from said desk. It's always a good reminder to build something just for yourself. I always build for others. So, I can completely relate to this one. And, beautiful work. Congratulations on the wedding. It looked like it was a blast!
@Thegreatmryoshi 7 ай бұрын
It was really neat. However, I miss your videos about free 3d prints. Can't wait for the next video
@theMikeofLife 7 ай бұрын
You can buy clamps that slot into the bottom of the track so you can grip a piece or a work surface without having to stop and move your clamps
@JGV_IX 7 ай бұрын
Congratulations on the wedding!! Great build and LOVE the table saw jointer tip!
@TotalBoat 7 ай бұрын
The van is really coming together! The desk turned out beautifully - awesome work!
@marcoskrasno 7 ай бұрын
Heyy that looks like eucalyptus wood, seeing the pink color. Nice hardwood. Cheers from Argentina!
@MorleyKert 7 ай бұрын
Cool! Thanks for watching :)
@Wombat2020 7 ай бұрын
Could be redgum
@davidkroft9955 7 ай бұрын
Love the reflection on where you once were and where you are now! Amazing memory maker desk top!
@robertgarland9342 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tip on using the table saw as a jointer. I never thought of that idea. I've always wanted a jointer but could never afford one and did try to make one out of an old large electric planner but that didn't last long. Hope the van build goes well. Looking good so far.
@davebauerart 7 ай бұрын
Perfect desk for the next adventure. Thanks for sharing that table saw jointer trick.
@nithishkgnani 7 ай бұрын
The only reason I clicked on this video right away was because of the reason I had subscribed. The humble old pallet!
@Cvoge1972 7 ай бұрын
Great video. I would definitely recommend getting some track saw guide rail clamps. That would let you clamp the track from below and avoid having to move the clamp mid-cut. Any time you shift the clamps like that, you could bump the track and throw the cut off.
@35mikeking 7 ай бұрын
Congrats to you and Eden on your marriage. May God richly bless both of you. Also... THANK YOU for that jointer hack!! I will be using that.
@katingaman 7 ай бұрын
i bet people would like to see an epoxy serving board of something of that sort with the edges of the table you cut off, it would be cool
@MrMonstamasha 7 ай бұрын
Pallet wood for anything you'd eat off or that touches food is probably not the best idea, even if you use a food safe finish you have no way to know it's not leeching chemicals out of the wood that actually make it not food safe (I do think it would look great though!)
@KarateMami 7 ай бұрын
Congratulations on your wedding ❤❤❤❤
@NinaThoren 7 ай бұрын
Very nice desktop Morley! When I saw the finished work I also thought "That could be a good cutting board too" Looking forward to see the finished van build!
@ifollowjesus1667 Ай бұрын
So happy for you man! God bless
@Earl3 7 ай бұрын
Nice work! Love the storytelling in this one!
@PandaBear97 7 ай бұрын
literally 45 seconds in and I'm like "nah, close"
@didier7713 7 ай бұрын
Nice build brother! Festool also sells little clamps you can slide in your track. Thats pretty handy so they wont get in the way
@ninjaex650 7 ай бұрын
Morley, you have GOT to visit Michigan in your travels! Great looking desktop, I love the thrifty nature of your channel. Best of luck with the van-life endeavor!
@SAUdustBuilds 7 ай бұрын
Looks like a fun project. I really need that blue pry bar. Can’t wait to see the van done. You should hit up a weigh station when it’s done and see the total weight compared to a brand new empty van. I’m curious to see the difference.
@crashkg 7 ай бұрын
Maybe when you reach LA you can have a community meet up. There are bound to be a lot of fans of your videos out here. Thanks for your videos.
@danmurphy7338 7 ай бұрын
Congrats on the wedding 🎊🎉💍
@JeffDavis_is_JeffDavis 7 ай бұрын
bring yourself to Redondo Beach! We'll welcome you with open arms...some good home cooked food, and I have quite a few pallets!
@tareeko 7 ай бұрын
Love these guys. Always a pleasure watching these updates.
@erickgroleau9881 7 ай бұрын
Proud of you!
@jimrosson6702 7 ай бұрын
Great build simple but so very huge best of luck to you both.
@TojiFushigoroWasTaken 7 ай бұрын
Pretty sweet desk.....i haul some pallets near trashbins omw from work to home and make windowsill planters from them over the weekend. Learnt everything from youtube tutorials over the course of an year.....once you spend a year on this you cant stop lol
@jackthomson73 7 ай бұрын
Very well done,sentimental accent piece. This was the first video of yours I have watched and it was awesome. Your attitude and smile is infectious. Looks like a great job on the van. 👍. Congratulations to you and your wife 👏. All the best on your adventures and I’ll definitely sub to tag along. Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺
@peterwinter8028 7 ай бұрын
That table saw jointer is a genius idea!!!
@JesperMakes 7 ай бұрын
Awesome video mate!
@MorleyKert 7 ай бұрын
Thanks man!
@Catchtothegrease 6 ай бұрын
First time watching ur videos !! Great energy I love the way you can turn something we consider trash into something very valuable!! ❤
@annettehaley3338 7 ай бұрын
Congratulations on the wedding ❤
@widojay2048 7 ай бұрын
Yes! I thought you were going to stop making these
@liameverything4444 7 ай бұрын
Yay my favorite KZfaqr posted a video keep up the great work as always
@JamesWelbes 7 ай бұрын
Calls using the planer the "old fashioned way" 😂
@isaaczeitoun7767 7 ай бұрын
Really excited for you in your new journey, but im going to miss your build videos!
@padraicpodge 7 ай бұрын
Great video as always. I would have rounded the corners as I’m sure a few hits and bumps will be prone to in the future! All the very best in your future travels!
@Jan-el2iz 4 ай бұрын
Yucca, lol. You are amazing doing the wood work you do. Jan from Tenn.
@AndrewSzeto 7 ай бұрын
ya morley! loving that intro!
@lawrencedavidson6195 7 ай бұрын
Very nice build! Greetings from Jamaica.
@andyi9001 7 ай бұрын
I don't know what the pinkish wood is. The only wood I've seen that looks even close to that is buckthorn. The heartwood of buckthorn is practically red when it's cut down and turns a pinkish hue when dried. I doubt, however, that buckthorn would be used to make pallets because its an invasive species in North America. Unfortunately, I'm battling buckthorn all the time on my property. At least the larger invaders provide a nice campfire after they're split and dried. Smaller stuff becomes pinkish hued wood chips for my plant beds. Congrats to you and your lovely bride on your nuptials! I enjoy your videos.
@kurt5782 7 ай бұрын
you can do it without a track saw. you just have to measure, measure, measure and use a straight edge with a circular saw. I did it and built an entire kitchen. i jus used clamps and levels to get straight lines
@grahamshepard3692 7 ай бұрын
Yay finally a wood working video
@99Factslife 7 ай бұрын
At last a fine video of making something after a long time really missed you a lot
@carlosgcespedes9074 6 ай бұрын
That wood is "eucalipto" . There are a lot of them in Australia and South América. Their leaves are the food of 🐨. Saludos desde Argentina mi amigo.
@KarimMejri 7 ай бұрын
It looks Awesome Morley! Wish you good luck on this new exciting journey and I'm really curious for the cool and original projects that you're going to release in the next months =)
@JanaLongBeingBoomerYoga 4 ай бұрын
Stumbled on your channel and decided to subscribe! Great wood work and thanks for all the good marketing info! Yucca!
@NimThree 7 ай бұрын
I adore this guy's energy! Great vid, keep it up😊
@MorleyKert 7 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@hellothinker2834 2 ай бұрын
Ahh the lets do it guy!
@accordxtc319 7 ай бұрын
Great to see the van build coming along. I've always wondered with these van builds, hows does insurnace work. If the vechicle is in an accident does it cover a hotel to live in. I do know that when taking a a car to another country and an accident ocurs the car stays in that country as insurnace doesn't pay for it to come back. So many questions. Maybe you could share things like that, I know any other van life channel does not.
@redfox05nl 7 ай бұрын
Yes this. Interested too
@SAE_handworks 7 ай бұрын
it is for sure :) and you just give me feeling and the power to keep it up as well
@EJDM.86 7 ай бұрын
Judging by the colours it looks like its a type of Mahogany, I do work with wood but there are alot that look very similar so it is a tough tell. Keep up the fantastic work :D
@Johnny-apples4 7 ай бұрын
lmao mahogany for a pallet?? Not in a million years buddy
@EJDM.86 7 ай бұрын
@@Johnny-apples4 I just said looks like a type doesn't mean it actually is, and again pallets are made out of all types of wood so it could be
@IFUJUSTSMILE2 7 ай бұрын
Kubota uses mahogany in their pallets when shipping their tractors. That was my guess as well.
@Hooficane 7 ай бұрын
I've always heard a lot of pallets are made out of white oak. Could be that but doesn't explain the pink hue
@JesseSlykermanVideoProduction 7 ай бұрын
so cool Morley. well done
@susanfugate6878 5 ай бұрын
Very interesting to go from a table to Yuka. 😊 Great content. Thank you.
@LeandroCoelho3 7 ай бұрын
Love your videos 😍 can't wait for the next one
@ReneePosthuma22 7 ай бұрын
That’s a classy desk!
@elainajourney 7 ай бұрын
I’m so upset with KZfaq for not showing me your videos. On the bright side I have plenty of videos to go back and watch! I’ve also adjusted my subscription to get all notifications
@beachthor1 7 ай бұрын
My god he did it again. Great work!!
@WinchesterxNL 7 ай бұрын
Looking quite amazing! Simple but very effective. Wonder what you're going to do with all your tools once you end up living in a van. Good luck with all of that though! I personally wouldn't be able to do such a thing.
@debdugar7512 7 ай бұрын
You guys are remarkable!
@jsvinsurancegroup5365 7 ай бұрын
Very creative. Well done
@wa13601 5 ай бұрын
yucca. Great job Morley!
@SDMPoahway 7 ай бұрын
I really like that tool for breaking a pallet down. I picked up 25 but after taking one apart I gave them away
@advan7739 7 ай бұрын
great work!
@IhorShyshak890 7 ай бұрын
Very cool Desk, super positive video. Thank you!
@MorleyKert 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching 😊
@gregkrazanski 7 ай бұрын
morley rocks, just love him
@MichaelSchlecht91 7 ай бұрын
back to your roots of pallet wood ya love to see it
@kfwoeltje 7 ай бұрын
Great project. It was nice to see you at Maker Camp
@kfwoeltje 7 ай бұрын
PS - let me know if you're coming through the Milwaukee area
@Smoothen19 7 ай бұрын
Loving the content! Might buy something soon hopefully if you do ship to Montreal haha
@jamesh1113 7 ай бұрын
I have to say your videos are pretty awesome...FYI the van is looking amazing!
@MorleyKert 7 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@1cent396 7 ай бұрын
Nice work👍
@thediydadreading 7 ай бұрын
If I could make some suggestions on where to visit on your travels... Go see Brent at Cerro Gordo in Death Valley and Jordan and Kaley in Panama (The Nomadic Movement). Both great content creators who I think you have a lot in common with in terms of your drive and personality!
@CorbyQ 7 ай бұрын
Great build. Getting excited for to move into the van. BTW looks like maybe beechwood to me.
@Jillian7707 7 ай бұрын
Is your current shop in the garage of your apartment? Where are all your tools/equipment going once you officially move out?? Also congrats on the wedding!!!
@dart336 6 ай бұрын
Be sure to check harbor freight on the way down. they got a 1700lb rated DIY trailer kit for 550. I had a labor day coupon for their haul master brand. Ended up paying 412. It's pretty sizable 48 inch by 96 inch. My handyman pulled my smaller 1200 lb trailer in his passenger van like it was nothing. I camped on it for 8 days with it under a 10x10 pop up, just using a rug, a camping polyester blanket, a fleece blanket, pillows and my medium to large dog. My only regret is not ordering the proper walls for the pop up. Used tarps and sun mesh with zip ties instead. the rain got through and ruined a 0F big and tall sleeping bag. not to mention the ability to haul bulk tools, food and random free pallets with you.
@tashaallstott6570 4 ай бұрын
Been planning a 1500 gal. Fish tank and was fishing around with idea of incorporating palettes into it. :P
@DaddySang92 7 ай бұрын
Landed on your vids, felt click-baited, then your message sent it home by the end - got a like and a new sub! Well made video and good luck to you & your wife's adventures to come!
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