is it CHEAPER to BUILD your own FURNITURE (diy style) or to BUY from a STORE #woodworking

In this video, I’m asking a question… is it cheaper to DIY your own furniture or to buy from a store?

I’m going to break down how much this table cost me to build and how much a similar table and size was going to cost from a furniture store.
#furniture #woodworking #diy

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[FunGuy]

You just need 20, 000.00 in tools to do it.

[gregblake]

Very cool piece. I'd rather build than buy. My Son and his Wife wanted a large butcher block dining table out of walnut, oak, and tiger maple. Over $3, 000 from a store. I built them one for just under $500 by sourcing the wood from a local sawmill. You just proved you can make a show piece out of construction lumber. Fantastic job, thanks for sharing.

[Abenteuerlich]

I'm not sure how much it had cost me, but about 4 or 5 years ago I built my wife a rustic king-size bed for Christmas. (I found plans online.) It was my first major woodworking project. The thing still holds up and I've had complements on it.

[stevenlengyel]

Your truck is dirty, not to bad of shape, you should take better care of it

[joeredman]

Yeah, but how much did all those machines cost you?

[OzzieOzwald]

For $5, 000 that table at the store better come with a time share, cruise tickets for 2, and a set of Hidari Ichihiro oire nomi chisel set 😂

[kaelinlariviere]

Actually a great idea, this table is super popular, and yours looks just as good

[fathogwoodworking]

Great build. I loved the buildup of color. Massive saving too

[danfisher]

Love the build! great video too, i like your editing style. Gosh i wish i had a jointer and planer of that size in my shop

[jonhaider]

Amazing work on this one, definitely giving me ideas for my next build.

[jonathanadams]

I did the same thing with an 8x10 Douglas fir beam that I bought off Facebook marketplace for $80. Took me about 3 hrs to make it. Only used a hand saw, angle grinder, radial saw, oscillating tool, and some chisels. Got a result that looks almost identical to the same picture you showed of the $5000 one.

[rosswunderlich]

You have a lot invested in your woodworking tools. Any furniture making shop does as well. The cost of that equipment and workspace get included in the cost to make furniture. Also the cost of labor. People don’t work for free. Overall cost is more that just material cost.

[TheGhostsm]

Would I DYI it? If had all that equipment. But I don't think a lot of people would have access to kind of equipment you have.

[username-mcjw]

Nice work! Finished product looks amazing!

[shauldvosis]

Great job point the table looks amazing. Could you please make a tutorial video on how to achieve that weathered look and the products that you use to achieve it. Thank you for this video.

[SmokinQuixote]

The possibility of it costing more to do it yourself is there. However, the satisfaction, pride and experience you get out of making it yourself is priceless. That's something you will never have buying it from a store.

[oscarcorral]

Thanks for sharing. Working on a similar project.

[singhivan]

Greetings from South Africa 🇿🇦. Man you really nailed this project ✌️. Kudos to you for not getting caught up in this purchase world of high inflation. Definitely I would D.I.Y. it. Well done it looks amazing. Love the weathered old age look 👍

[TheSleepyCraftsman]

I'd definitely DIY it, especially with all those professional woodworking tools!

[MCsCreations]

Stunning piece, Donnie! Truly amazing work! 😃
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊