JMakesThank you so much to both Rockler and the Modern Maker Podcast for running this competition! I had such a good time taking part and the material constraints forced me to think really think creatively - utilising an asymmetric shelf layout and hollow door with a thin textured face!
For the project, I used 1 8x4ft 12mm birch plywood sheet with the only bits not being made out of plywood being the leather door pulls, hinges and shelf pegs!
If you have any questions about the project - how I did it, the design etc, please feel free to leave a comment below & as always your feedback good or bad is really appreciated! You’ve heard it all before but sharing, liking etc etc really helps me out too! Music: Take Control - Remedi aka Magnum Opus & Sophie Asia - Running [Disclaimer: Full credit goes to the amazing artists linked, I do not own and have had no part in any of the production!] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check me out & keep updated using the social media platforms below:
Making a Cabinet | 1 Sheet Rockler Plywood Challenge [59]JMakes2018-05-27 | Thank you so much to both Rockler and the Modern Maker Podcast for running this competition! I had such a good time taking part and the material constraints forced me to think really think creatively - utilising an asymmetric shelf layout and hollow door with a thin textured face!
For the project, I used 1 8x4ft 12mm birch plywood sheet with the only bits not being made out of plywood being the leather door pulls, hinges and shelf pegs!
If you have any questions about the project - how I did it, the design etc, please feel free to leave a comment below & as always your feedback good or bad is really appreciated! You’ve heard it all before but sharing, liking etc etc really helps me out too! Music: Take Control - Remedi aka Magnum Opus & Sophie Asia - Running [Disclaimer: Full credit goes to the amazing artists linked, I do not own and have had no part in any of the production!] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check me out & keep updated using the social media platforms below:
Making Modular Boxes out of MDF that will allow me to better organise, transport and store hardware. There are plenty of ready made systems that you can buy, however I chose to make my own firstly as its cheaper, and secondly because I wanted something that would allow me to carry each type of hardware independently, and in a secure box. If you have any questions or comments about the project, please don't hesitate to write either to me directly, or in the description below!
Music: Tommy Guerrero - El Camino Negro + Organism [Disclaimer: Full credit goes to the artists linked, I do not own and have had no part in any of the production.]The Making Of (An MDF & Oak Cabinet)JMakes2021-04-11 | • Support me by purchasing something I've made: ebay.co.uk/itm/184479251698 • See More of my Work: https://www.jacobmarks.co.uk
A short film, about the process of making a cabinet out of MDF & Oak. More information and photos to follow soon!
Music: Intimate Circle - Laurent Dury [Disclaimer: Full credit goes to the artists linked, I do not own and have had no part in any of the production.]Making a Desk with Integrated Storage | Rockler Desk ChallengeJMakes2020-10-31 | • Support me by purchasing something I've made: ebay.co.uk/itm/184479251698 • Rockler Desk Challenge Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvubxQyFY-Ug17V1woqtNpmFmTHjQvQNn • See More of my Work: jacobmarks.co.uk
In this video I make my entry for the #rocklerdeskchallenge the 'sling desk.' This desk has been designed to better integrate work and storage environments; allowing the desk-top to be quickly cleared away whilst still providing easy access to reference books and papers. The cutout and sling also allows cord and plugs to be passed through the table top, and provides the perfect place to rest a pencil, store bigger pieces of stationary like rulers or lean a special book or painting.
Music: New Minglewood Blues - Friends of the Phamily [Disclaimer: Full credit goes to the artists linked, I do not own and have had no part in any of the production.]Making the A Series of Pegs Coat Rack (My First Product)JMakes2020-10-14 | Purchase a coat rack here: ebay.co.uk/itm/184479251698
Music (Disclaimer I have had no part in producing, and do not own any of the songs used in my videos): Fell in Love with a Girl - Brothers RecordedMaking an Adjustable Wall ShelfJMakes2020-10-11 | Making a wall mounted shelf, where the dividers can be infinitely adjusted by hand to hold/frame a variety of different sized objects and books.
Why Drywall? 'The current pandemic as well as a continued desire for a deeper connection with our material environment reminds us of the value of making things ourselves. However, would be ‘DIYers’ are often confronted with the need for an arsenal of expensive and potentially daunting power tools before they can get started. This is what lead us to experiment with drywall, a material that is extremely democratic in it’s accessibility, affordability and ease of working with. Since it is comprised of gypsum plaster sandwiched between two layers of paper, the boards can be cut using a ruler and knife, before being snapped by hand and adhered with PVA glue. Each piece can be built in a matter of hours and comfortably fits within a 1.2 x 2.4m drywall sheet available from DIY or building supply stores, or alternatively can be made from offcuts, and when calculated by surface area only costs £1.35 per stool, £3.58 per coffee table, £1.90 per bedside table and £6.40 per shelving unit. The result is a series which not only opens up the possibility for drywall to be used in new applications but that enables more people to gain the benefits of making their own furniture; understanding the material and having a personal connection to the pieces.'
Why Drywall? 'The current pandemic as well as a continued desire for a deeper connection with our material environment reminds us of the value of making things ourselves. However, would be ‘DIYers’ are often confronted with the need for an arsenal of expensive and potentially daunting power tools before they can get started. This is what lead us to experiment with drywall, a material that is extremely democratic in it’s accessibility, affordability and ease of working with. Since it is comprised of gypsum plaster sandwiched between two layers of paper, the boards can be cut using a ruler and knife, before being snapped by hand and adhered with PVA glue. Each piece can be built in a matter of hours and comfortably fits within a 1.2 x 2.4m drywall sheet available from DIY or building supply stores, or alternatively can be made from offcuts, and when calculated by surface area only costs £1.35 per stool, £3.58 per coffee table, £1.90 per bedside table and £6.40 per shelving unit. The result is a series which not only opens up the possibility for drywall to be used in new applications but that enables more people to gain the benefits of making their own furniture; understanding the material and having a personal connection to the pieces.'
Why Drywall? 'The current pandemic as well as a continued desire for a deeper connection with our material environment reminds us of the value of making things ourselves. However, would be ‘DIYers’ are often confronted with the need for an arsenal of expensive and potentially daunting power tools before they can get started. This is what lead us to experiment with drywall, a material that is extremely democratic in it’s accessibility, affordability and ease of working with. Since it is comprised of gypsum plaster sandwiched between two layers of paper, the boards can be cut using a ruler and knife, before being snapped by hand and adhered with PVA glue. Each piece can be built in a matter of hours and comfortably fits within a 1.2 x 2.4m drywall sheet available from DIY or building supply stores, or alternatively can be made from offcuts, and when calculated by surface area only costs £1.35 per stool, £3.58 per coffee table, £1.90 per bedside table and £6.40 per shelving unit. The result is a series which not only opens up the possibility for drywall to be used in new applications but that enables more people to gain the benefits of making their own furniture; understanding the material and having a personal connection to the pieces.'
Why Drywall? 'The current pandemic as well as a continued desire for a deeper connection with our material environment reminds us of the value of making things ourselves. However, would be ‘DIYers’ are often confronted with the need for an arsenal of expensive and potentially daunting power tools before they can get started. This is what lead us to experiment with drywall, a material that is extremely democratic in it’s accessibility, affordability and ease of working with. Since it is comprised of gypsum plaster sandwiched between two layers of paper, the boards can be cut using a ruler and knife, before being snapped by hand and adhered with PVA glue. Each piece can be built in a matter of hours and comfortably fits within a 1.2 x 2.4m drywall sheet available from DIY or building supply stores, or alternatively can be made from offcuts, and when calculated by surface area only costs £1.35 per stool, £3.58 per coffee table, £1.90 per bedside table and £6.40 per shelving unit. The result is a series which not only opens up the possibility for drywall to be used in new applications but that enables more people to gain the benefits of making their own furniture; understanding the material and having a personal connection to the pieces.'
Music: Blue Dot Sessions - Clay Pawn Shop + Tiffany Roy Rock - Drywall (Disclaimer: I do not own and have had no part in producing this music. Full credit goes to the artists linked)Making Knives + Using Branches as Handles?JMakes2020-05-31 | In this video we finish off a project that I started last year to make a series of stainless steel knives, and we also go on to make the handle out of branches. This started out as an exploration into how with only one component of a product, the rest can be made, however I also found that the process enables you to learn about the properties of timber and how best to use tools - with the handle having the capacity to be personalised to the users unique needs - and poses a series of more fundamental questions: - When modern supply chains are pressured, how can we be more resourceful with the materials surrounding us? - Do we always need such complex and intricate machinery techniques, when there are many suitable existing natural forms? - And by leaving more of the products creation to the end user, can stronger emotional bonds be created?
If you do use a branch to make a handle please send me a photo: • jmakeswwmwaa@gmail.com • jmakesuk on instagram
& if you have any questions or feedback, please leave a comment below :)
The music in the video was 'Wade in the Water' by the Big Push - they are a great band so I definitely urge you to check them out on Youtube and Spotify!
Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 0:34 Making the Blades 6:07 Making the HandlesMaking a Shallow Rail + Peg SystemJMakes2020-05-17 | In the video we build a shallow shelf and rail system that I am calling the 'URS: 'The 'Universal Rail System' (URS) is a shallow shelf that can be customised - through the interchanging of pegs - to meet your needs. Ideal for a wide range of domestic applications, from hanging coats and keys to storing letters and stationary.' & As always if you have any questions or feedback, please leave a comment below :)
Song in this video is called Blue and Grey was performed in 2008 by Elena Tonra (now the lead signer of daughter). You can check listen to it on Youtube.Making a Workbench/Out-feed/Assembly Table [Part 2]JMakes2020-05-10 | In this video we continue building the new workbench for the centre of my workshop; making a roll out dust bin, building compartments for hand-held power tools and installing a makeshift power bank. If you haven't already seen it, part 1 is available here: youtu.be/wsmO0P4mWr4 + As always if you have any questions or feedback, please leave a comment below :)
All music in this video (La La La + Dancing in the Moonlight) was made by the very talented Jasper Storey. You can check out his music on Youtube and Soundcloud.Making a Workbench/Out-feed/Assembly Table [Part 1]JMakes2020-05-03 | In this video we build a new workbench for the centre of my workshop, that also doubles as an out-feed and assembly table. This has been a long awaited project and the results have already massively increased my productivity and workflow! If you have any questions or feedback, please leave it in the comments below :)
All music in this video (Cehating, Alive + Dancing in the Moonlight) was made by the very talented Jasper Storey. You can check out his music on Youtube and Soundcloud.Making a Knock-Down Shelving UnitJMakes2020-04-26 | In this video I show you how I made a knock-down shelving unit. The concept behind this piece was to have a joining method that was extremely easily and intuitive to use, and that enabled the entire unit to fit inside of itself for transportation. If you have any questions or feedback about anything in the video please don’t hesitate to get in touch!
Follow Me on: • Instagram: instagram.com/jmakesuk • Facebook: facebook.com/jmakesyt • Twitter: twitter.com/JMakes_ytSetting Up a New WorkshopJMakes2020-01-19 | A couple of months ago I moved house, which means I need a new workshop. From reframing a door to making a workbench, this is the story of how I set it up! If you have any questions, comments or feedback on the project don’t hesitate to get in touch :)
Music: Bessie Jones - Sometimes (Dalholt & Langkilde Remix) (Disclaimer: I do not own and have had no part in producing this music. Full credit goes to the artists linked)Making Shallow Display ShelvesJMakes2020-01-12 | Over the past couple of years I’ve made lots of models and collected all sorts of experiments with different materials and techniques. In this video, I give them a space of their own and make some shallow display shelves. Instead of using raw plugs and screws I also experimented lying the shelves directly on steel rods. Although this worked well for me, it probably isn’t the most optimum method, as you have to be really careful that you’re drilling square, and also fill any of the broken paintwork. As always, if you have any questions, comments or feedback please let me know!
Music: Conversation With a Cobbler + Harder Than My Bones - Andrew James & The Steady Tiger (Disclaimer: I do not own and have had no part in producing this music. Full credit goes to the artists linked)Making Floating + Fixed ShelvesJMakes2019-09-22 | In this video I make two different types of shelves for a commission kitchen project: the first version is two floating shelves, and the second a freestanding built-in unit! If you have any questions or feedback about anything in the video please don’t hesitate to get in touch!
Music: Doughlas Coulter - Meet Me in Mexico, Fourty Acres and a Mule + David Keenan - Another Day (Disclaimer: I do not own and have had no part in producing this music. Full credit goes to the artists linked)Making a DIY Platform Bed: Bedroom Renovation [Part 2]JMakes2019-09-15 | If you haven't already check out Part 1 Here: youtube.com/watch?v=sC0ueW_CVTA&t=762s
In this video I continue the #restoration of my bedroom, building a really simple bespoke DIY platform bed out of birch plywood and reclaimed pine. Although the last video in this series (see here: youtube.com/watch?v=sC0ueW_CVTA&t=762s) was one of my hardest to date, this one was one of the easiest! So if you want to make one for yourself, make sure to check out the links below, and as always if you have any questions or feedback about anything in the video please don’t hesitate to get in touch!
Music: Blue Dot Sessions: Pedalrider, Stack Me Up + Rodney Skopes (Disclaimer: I do not own and have had no part in producing this music. Full credit goes to the artists linked)Making Built In Birch Plywood Cabinets: Bedroom Renovation [Part 1]JMakes2019-08-25 | Help support the channel by purchasing any Starbond product thorough this link! starbond.com/?rfsn=2862746.62d6b1
In this video I complete a full #restoration of my bedroom, removing the old posters and cabinets before painting the walls and building new built in birch plywood cabinets! As I said at the end of the video this was one of my hardest projects to date, but it was definitely worth the effort and I’m really looking forward to using the new space! If you have any questions or feedback about anything in the video please don’t hesitate to get in touch!
Music: Kai Engel - Homeroad & Blue Dot Sessions - Stack Me Up, The Envelope, Order of Entrance + In Paler Skies (Disclaimer: I do not own and have had no part in producing this music. Full credit goes to the artists linked)Making Tables Using Just a Hand Saw & Screwdriver!JMakes2019-08-11 | In this video I show you how to make 3 different tables (A #diningtable, #desk & #coffeetable) using only a handsaw, screwdriver and the pre-made bracket I developed and designed in one of my previous videos - youtube.com/watch?v=1nadxtkpQo4&t=1s The tables all took less than 4 minutes to assemble yet all are extremely strong and sturdy, easily supporting my weight! If you have any questions or feedback please don’t hesitate to get in touch!
Music: Red in Tooth & Claw - Andrew James & The Steady Tiger (Disclaimer: I do not own and have had no part in producing this music. Full credit goes to the artists linked)Making Freestanding Shelves using Warped TimberJMakes2019-08-04 | By allowing semi-wet pieces of Scots Pine to distort into their desired forms, 'warp' aims to challenge the notion of furniture as a rigid, manufactured entity. To one that instead reminds us of the natural organic origins of the material and the beauty that can be found materials are allowed to naturally move and express themselves. If you have any questions or feedback please don’t hesitate to get in touch!
Music: Lost in LA & Galaxies - Alice Phoebe Lou (Disclaimer: I do not own and have had no part in producing this music. Full credit goes to the artists linked)Making Window Security BarsJMakes2019-07-21 | For my first ever proper welding project I decided to fix a much needed problem in my house - having a window with extremely thin glass in a vulnerable position! 16mm mild steel rods were welded to 6mm bar stock, before before secured to the bricks, to create an impenetrable barrier :) If you have any questions or feedback please don’t hesitate to get in touch!
Music: Andrew James & The Steady Tiger - Stories (Disclaimer: I do not own and have had no part in producing this music. Full credit goes to the artists linked)Designing + Making Knockdown Steel Table BracketsJMakes2019-07-14 | This weeks video is a little difference, instead of completing a full build I show you the hidden design and development process that happens before hand! The idea is to have a set of brackets that allow you to use standard dimensional lumber from the ‘big-box’ store and construct your own table of any size or proportion! If you have any questions or feedback please don’t hesitate to get in touch!
Music: Wonderland - Dexter Britain, Halloween - Rude Dude + Archipelago - A A Aalto (Disclaimer: I do not own and have had no part in producing this music. Full credit goes to the artists linked)Making a Card-Clash Proof WalletJMakes2019-05-06 | In this video I show you how I made this wallet that will protect me from every having card clash again. It is made out of 3 piece of leather, punched with leather punches and then saddle stitched together. If you have any questions or feedback please don’t hesitate to get in touch!
Music: Meatbag McMurka - The HMS Behave + Joe Special - On the Road Again (Disclaimer: I do not own and have had no part in producing this music. Full credit goes to the artists linked)Making a Compactable DIY Circular Saw TrackJMakes2019-04-21 | Slightly different project for this channel, in that I’m making something that will facilitate the creation of projects rather than completing one itself! I hope you enjoy watching though, and that you find the design useful! If you have any questions or feedback please don’t hesitate to get in touch and please also note that you can make this same track saw using only a circular saw and drill :)
Music: The Klaxons - Gravity’s Rainbow (SoulWax Remix) + Narch - Premonitions (Disclaimer: I do not own and have had no part in producing this music. Full credit goes to the artists linked)Making a Birch Plywood CabinetJMakes2019-02-10 | Making a birch plywood cabinet for my living room to store a variety of books, files and electrical items! This project explored a design concept I had looked at previously - utilising organically shaped cutouts inspired by the forms of the Banksia seeds for door pulls - however this time I changed the materials and resolved some of the previous problems I had. I explored a new layout and composition that had much deeper drawers as well as modified the shapes of the handles to be more ergonomic and better proportioned to the overall form. If you enjoyed the video, a share or like really helps me out, and if you’ve got any feedback or constructive criticism please feel free to leave a comment below, I’m always looking to improve my content!
Music: Sailing & Hurricane - Christinaxli, Want You Bad - Rave Boar (Disclaimer: I do not own and have had no part in producing this music. Full credit goes to the artists linked)Making A Freestanding Oak + Steel LampshadeJMakes2019-01-20 | The best blades your tool can get. Learn more about them by watching this video: youtube.com/watch?v=Tms8OP0u23M&feature=youtu.be or you can check them out here: bosch-professional.com/gb/en/supportingthetoughest/ If you enjoyed the video, a share or like really helps me out, and if you’ve got any feedback or constructive criticism please feel free to leave a comment below, I’m always looking to improve my content!
Music: Where do you Belong, Luke Nyman - Calm After the Storm, Bessie Jones - Sometimes & This May be the Last Time, I Don’t Know (Disclaimer: I do not own and have had no part in producing this music. Full credit goes to the artists linked)Making Pallet Wood Wall ArtJMakes2018-09-16 | Making a Wall Art Panel out of the scrap or 'wasted' bits created during the pallet disassembly process.This idea was first discovered in my 'Inspiration' video which you can check out here: youtube.com/watch?v=8jwH0wBOsDk&t= If you enjoyed the video, a share or like really helps me out, and if you’ve got any feedback or constructive criticism please feel free to leave a comment below, I’m always looking to improve my content!
Music: Clay Pawn Shop, Celestial Navigation, Valantis & Milkwood - Blue Dot Records (Disclaimer: I do not own and have had no part in producing this music. Full credit goes to the artists linked)Making A Side Board / CabinetJMakes2018-09-09 | This has been by far one of my most challenging builds! It was the first piece of furniture I ever started making, and about week into the process (once everything had been glued up) the cabinet fell off the mobile workbench, breaking into 5 different pieces on the floor! After giving up on the project for 6 months, I finally decided to re-visit it and get it finished this week! If you enjoyed the video, a share or like really helps me out, and if you’ve got any feedback or constructive criticism please feel free to leave a comment below, I’m always looking to improve what the content!
Music: Desert - Seo & Paolo Nutini - I’d Rather Go Blind (Disclaimer: I do not own and have had no part in producing this music. Full credit goes to the artists linked)Making a DIY Built-In Display Cabinet w/ Sliding DoorsJMakes2018-08-19 | This was my first ever commission piece, made to replace a smaller cabinet, that had a dark stain on it, lots of intricate details and didn’t fit the space.The cabinet was made to store decorative pots and utilised the glass from the previous cabinet. If you enjoyed the video, a share or like really helps me out, and if you’ve got any feedback or constructive criticism please feel free to leave a comment below, I’m always looking to improve what the content!
Follow Me on: • Instagram: instagram.com/jmakesuk • Facebook: facebook.com/jmakesyt • Twitter: twitter.com/JMakes_ytMaking Bowls From NatureJMakes2018-08-12 | After failing to make bowls without a lathe by casting plaster of Paris in my last video youtube.com/watch?v=-8EO_SO8e4w&t=376s I decided to take a step back, and then try again with new materials! If you enjoyed the video, a share or like really helps me out, and if you’ve got any feedback or constructive criticism please feel free to leave a comment below, I’m always looking to improve what the content!
Music: Owenseamus - Acoustic Guitar, Pete Drake - Forever & Mata Hari - Is This What It Is (Disclaimer: I do not own and have had no part in producing this music. Full credit goes to the artists linked)Making a Reclaimed Plywood CabinetJMakes2018-08-05 | MORE INFO BELOW:
In this video I made a cabinet for storing kitchen items, such as glasses, mugs, plates and bowls out of a sheet of plywood I reclaimed off the side of the road. The sheathing plywood had been left outside for a month, allowing a really nice texture and patina to develop on the surface, which I utilised for all of the carcass material, shelves and feet - only needing a 1/4 of a sheet of new plywood to complete the project! I hope this demonstrates you don't need fancy furniture grade materials to get things done!
If you enjoyed the video, a share or like really helps me out, and if you’ve got any feedback or constructive criticism please feel free to leave a comment below, I’m always looking to improve what the content! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ◙ See what tools I used, the concept behind the piece, additional photographs and much more on my website: jmakeswwmwaa.wixsite.com/jmakes ◙ Support me: jmakeswwmwaa.wixsite.com/jmakes/support
Music: The XX - Crystallised, Intro & Islands [Disclaimer: Full Credit goes to the amazing artists linked, I do not own and have had no part in any of the production]How to Make Bowls Without a Lathe | Plaster CastingJMakes2018-07-27 | MORE INFO BELOW:
This video is my entry to Rag 'N' Bone Brown's no lathe challenge! A massive thank you goes out to him for organising the challenge and if you’re interested you can check out the rest of the projects in the playlist here: goo.gl/4zi5fQ
As I said in the video I do really think this concept has a lot of potential, but it definitely was a challenge, and really taught me a lesson to condense my efforts down working on one piece. This was I would have the time to explore/develop and experiment with my ideas. This being said, stay tuned, as I 100% am going to re-visit this idea very soon! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ◙ See what tools I used, the concept behind the piece, additional photographs and much more on my website: jmakeswwmwaa.wixsite.com/jmakes ◙ Support me: jmakeswwmwaa.wixsite.com/jmakes/support
Music: The Bed You Made - Blaylis, Walls and Doors - John Frusciante, Down and Out - MichaelBix & Manhattan - Miroleon [Disclaimer: Full Credit goes to the amazing artists linked, I do not own and have had no part in any of the production]BEING INSPIREDJMakes2018-07-15 | MORE INFO BELOW:
This weeks video is a little different from my usual build videos! I needed a week break from making things, to take a step back; look at the wider picture, my own design philosophy and most importantly re-inspire myself after constantly outputting for the last few months. Reflecting on this, I made a short film/video explaining what I think being inspired looks like and where I gain my inspiration from. This approach is only something I learned recently after leaving A-Levels and starting on a foundation course, and I can honestly say it has revolutionised my relationship with design. It has allowed me to create truly original ideas, that are excite and that are actually a lot easier and quicker to come up with.
If you liked or didn’t like this style/type of video let me know in the comments below & as always liking/sharing etc really helps me out!————————————————————————————————————————————————————— ◙ Wycliffe Stutchbury: instagram.com/wycliffestutchbury/?hl=en ◙ Find out more information, additional photographs and a full list of all my tools, finishes, materials etc on my website: jmakeswwmwaa.wixsite.com/jmakes
Music: Signal - Lakey Inspired & Hurt - Johnny Cash (Remix) [Disclaimer: Full Credit goes to the amazing artists linked, I do not own and have had no part in any of the production]Making a Wall Mounted Bookcase/ CabinetJMakes2018-07-01 | MORE INFO BELOW:
In this project, I took a concept that unintentionally occurred in my organisation cabinet build; that ‘like pages in a book, each layer reveals the history and story of the wood’ and applied it to a bigger cabinet. If you look at the door fronts you are able to see how knots develop in the wood, and also the changes in grain structure, with the internal space providing lots of room to store books, dvd’s, knick knacks etc… If you have any questions about the project or feedback (good or bad) please leave a comment below! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ◙ See what tools I used, the concept behind the piece, additional photographs and much more on my Website: jmakeswwmwaa.wixsite.com/jmakes
Music: Brushy One String - Argentina Street Jam, Remedi - Good Days, A Guy, He Robbed a Bank - j^p^n, Moby - Lift Me Up (Sento Remix), Unwritten Stories - Good Morning & Johan Lilja - The Improv. [Disclaimer: Full Credit goes to the amazing artists linked, I do not own and have had no part in any of the production]Making a Oak & Steel Side Table WITHOUT WELDINGJMakes2018-06-24 | MORE INFO BELOW: ◙ My Website: jmakeswwmwaa.wixsite.com/jmakes ◙ Check out Mike’s no weld series here: youtube.com/watch?v=s6CW-wLm92k Big thank you to Mike from Modern Builds for discussing and making me think of this idea in the first place! I’m honestly amazed at how easy it was to execute, and how strong the final side table came out (there is virtually no flex at all!) Let me know if you want to see more projects experimenting with this technique - I think it’d be especially interesting to test its strength over longer spans, and as always if you have any more questions or feedback about the project (good or back) please leave a comment below! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tools I used:
Making a really simple steel noticeboard by bending 1mm steel. This project is really easy to do with basic tools (taking a few hours MAX), yet it incredibly functional; holding notes, leaflets, small boxes, cards and books. If you have any more questions about the process or feedback (good or bad) please leave a comment below and if you enjoyed the video sharing/ liking etc (you know the drill) really really helps me out so it would be much appreciated! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tools I used:
Music: Chill Acoustic Beat - Guala Beatz & Conjure - Tehuti [Disclaimer: Full credit goes to the amazing artists linked, I do not own and have had no part in any of the production!]Making an End-Grain Wall Organisation CabinetJMakes2018-06-10 | MORE INFO BELOW:
Making wall cabinets that store & organise stationary & papers. The carcass was made out of 12mm baltic birch finished in a black india ink and the doors were made out of 4mm thick pine end-grain veneer that was glued onto a 12mm baltic birch door.
If I were to re-make the project I would have chosen wood that was drier, and more stable, as the veneers have started to check and shrink. I'd also have better planned the glue-up - using superglue or hot glue as well as PVA to hold the veneers in place, stopping them from warping, bowing or sliding.
If you have any more questions about the process or feedback (good or bad) please leave a comment below and if you enjoyed the video sharing/ liking etc really really helps me out so it would be much appreciated! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tools I used: ◙ JobSite Table Saw - Bosch GTS 10J Professional amzn.to/2JrbLiJ ◙ Dust Collector - Clarke CDE7B ◙ Router Table - Mac Allister RT 200 ◙ Router - Bosch POF 1200 AE amzn.to/2sKZFXn ◙ Angle Grinder - Bosch PWS7115 amzn.to/2JsXKRq w/ 40 Grit Flap Disk ◙ Palm Sander - Mac Allister MEC5160 w/ 80,120,180 + 240 Grit Sanding Pads ◙ Drill - Ryobi One+ Cordless 18V amzn.to/2JphEg1
Music: Johnny Cash - Hurt (Federweiss; LennArt Remix), I See A Darkness - Acid Pauli Remix - Johnny Cash & Chain Gang (Sam Cooke and Johnny Cash) [Disclaimer: Full credit goes to the amazing artists linked, I do not own and have had no part in any of the production!]Making an Elongated Fixed Blade Knife [60]JMakes2018-06-03 | MORE INFO BELOW:
This week I finished a knife I started 7 months ago! The concept behind the blade was to create something that through its disproportionally, was extremely functional - the additional handle material ensures the knife will fit all hand sizes, and also allows for a variety of different grips ensuring a high level control and force behind each cut. The blade was made out of 01 Tool Steel & the handle was Beech stained with a black ink. I used Bee's Wax to create a psychical barrier so that the ink couldn't bleed into the rest of the handle. If you have any more questions I'd be happy to answer them below!
If you enjoyed the video sharing/ liking etc always really helps me out & I’d love to hear your thoughts and feedback (critical or not) in the comments below! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tools I used: ◙ Sheppach Strip & Disc Sander Combo ◙ Hacksaw ◙ Bosch Jobsite Tablesaw ◙ Bastard File ◙ 120, 320, 400, 600, 1200 Grit Sandpaper ◙ Clarke Bench Grinder ◙ Butane Propane Torch
Music: Buddy Guy - Catfish, Tour De Pop, Mean Blues - Floyd Lee & Joakim Karud - Dreams [Disclaimer: Full credit goes to the amazing artists linked, I do not own and have had no part in any of the production!]Making the Silo Cabinet [58]JMakes2018-05-21 | This wardrobe/cabinet was produced for my Art Foundation course. It is a response to the 'structure, form and impromptu aesthetic of industrial objects' in particular the Farm Silo, Concrete Silo or New York Water Tower. The materials used were Mild Steel for the understructure, door knobs & hanging rail & White Oak veneered block-board for the carcass, doors & cone. If you have any questions about the project or how I made the cabinet please send me a message, & as always I welcome your feedback, good or bad! Thank you for watching!
Music: Spoonful - Howlin Wolf, Take Control - Instrumental & Make a Wish - Joakim Karud [Disclaimer: Full credit goes to the amazing artists linked, I do not own and have had no part in any of the production!] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check me out & keep updated using the social media platforms below:
This wardrobe/cabinet was produced for my Art Foundation course. It is a response to the 'structure, form and impromptu aesthetic of industrial objects' in particular the Farm Silo, Concrete Silo or New York Water Tower. The materials used were Mild Steel for the understructure, door knobs & hanging rail & White Oak veneered block-board for the carcass, doors & cone. If you have any questions about the project or how I made the cabinet please send me a message, & as always I welcome your feedback, good or bad! Thank you for watching & the full making video will be out this weekend :)
Music: Mind Wondering - Low Fi Hip-Hop [Disclaimer: Full credit goes to the amazing artists linked, I do not own and have had no part in any of the production!] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check me out & keep updated using the social media platforms below:
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Sorry to Evan & Katelyn, I forgot so include your really interesting, informative & entertaining Q & A in the video although I know the blurry selfie will make up for it :)
Music: Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zereos - Let it Down & DJ Ecklectic Mick - Please Don't Go [Disclaimer: Full credit goes to the amazing artists linked, I do not own and have had no part in any of the production!] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check me out & keep updated using the social media platforms below:
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Using a piece of steel is 100x quicker and ends up in a much better result compared to a chisel or razor blade, because it doesn't dig into the face veneer and doesn't follow the grain of the wood.
Let me know if you found this helpful & I'd love to hear any tips you have on edge-banding or anything else in the comments below!
Music: Bryson Tiller - The Fall [Disclaimer: Full credit goes to the amazing artists linked, I do not own and have had no part in any of the production!] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check me out & keep updated using the social media platforms below:
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Things I learnt: - I removed the stone aggregate from the top 1inch of the concrete pour, this helped to ensure no aggregate pieces showed up, and that the surface remained smooth. - Add a squirt of fairy liquid to your concrete mix, this acts as a plastizer, which helps the concrete flow into the mould. - Use a wet pointing trowel to smooth the surface layer of the concrete. - Make sure the mould is over reinforced, any flex at all will be amplified, and caused a bow in the final pour! (this actually ended up working in my favour however, as each component kind of ‘locked’ together.)
Things I’d change: The two things I’d do different relate to weight – concrete is heavy, it’s the nature of the material, and although its still can be moved with two people, being lighter would definitely make it easier! So if I was doing it again I’d make foam inserts to take up the majority of the casting space, and I’d also consider looking into guns that can spray concrete, and then reinforce that with fibreglass so I’d end up with a shell rather than a solid block. This being said, I really like the way it came out – it works well proportionally, from a conceptual basis you can see all of the little details (like handles etc) and forms of the previous cabinet and it works functionally as well – things like the differentiation in height are really useful for books, magazines etc!
I’d love to hear your thoughts and feedback (critical or not) in the comments below and as always, if you enjoyed the video sharing/ liking etc always really helps me out!
Music: Charles Bradley - No Time for Dreaming, Ray - Guitar Sounds, Richie Havens - All Along the Watchtower & Make a Wish - Joakim Karud [Disclaimer: Full credit goes to the amazing artists linked, I do not own and have had no part in any of the production!] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check me out & keep updated using the social media platforms below:
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Thanks for watching and as always if you have any questions about the process or feedback please leave a comment below!
Music: Richie Havens - Freedom [Disclaimer: Full credit goes to the amazing artists linked, I do not own and have had no part in any of the production!] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check me out & keep updated using the social media platforms below:
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As always, if you enjoyed the video sharing/ liking etc always really helps me out & I’d love to hear your thoughts on the community your a part of down in the comments below!
Matts Channel: youtube.com/channel/UCL8IfxZZ4gBQ5tWTAmnR7JQ Video: Credit to Brett McAfee for the community footage at 2.00 Music: Moby - Natural Blues & Rollin & Tumblin’ - Go to Sleep Little Baby Mashup [Disclaimer: Full credit goes to the amazing artists linked, unfortunately I do not own and have had no part in any of the production!] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check me out & keep updated using the social media platforms below:
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Thank you for watching - sorry for the delay in content but I have a lot of big furniture projects almost ready to upload :)
Music: Kronicle - Lets Go, Locos - Bae Bae, Queen - Another One Bites the Dust (Disclaimer: I do not own, and have had no part in producing this music)Making a Candle & Pencil Pot Holder from Plaster [52]JMakes2018-02-05 | Purchase the BlueSmart Glue Gun using the links below & if you're from the UK you can get £1 off (until the 28th feb) using the promocode: ZL3P4K7H! UK: goo.gl/Ahv8Ri US: goo.gl/kUdb2L DE: goo.gl/JmLp2R Or check out other BlueSmart products here: http://www.eblusmart.com
This week I make a candle holder capiable of holding 3 tea-lights and a pencil pot holder out of plaster. The plaster I used is called 'fine art casting plaster of paris.' FYI: The plaster is brittle at first, but once the moisture has had time to evaporate & a sealant has been added it is suprisingly rigid and strong! If I were re-doing the project, I would make the circle moulds in a 'Ω' symbol, pinching the two right angled ends together to make a complete circle, instead of folding the aluminium back on itself. Big thank you to BlueSmart for sponsoring the video! I was honestly really impressed with the price of the product and how quickly it heated up realtive to other glue guns I've had in the past. Supporting my sponsors really helps me so thank you!
Music: Forgiveness - Spazzkid (Disclaimer: I do not own, and have had no part in producing this music)Framing a Jimmy Diresta Print [51]JMakes2018-01-28 | Super simple project this week, as I work on bigger things behind the scenes. Wanted the video to be kind of a tribute to all the great youtubers who make amazing content every week - making videos really has made me appreciate the hours and hours of work that goes into it! Before anybody asks, yes it would make the frame stronger if you added splines, but honestly these frames don't need it - its not in a place where its going to be knocked and even if it does break its in the perfect place to be fixed :) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------