How I Turned a Rotten Log into 3,500 on Etsy

In this video I'm making a coffe table from a rotten log, some epoxy resin and some rusty hardware I found inside a cable spool. I (I try to) sell it on Etsy.

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This video would not have been possible without the generous help and advise from these gentlemen:

@jimmydiresta
@Bourbonmoth
@turgworks4138

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I use a comment from a viewer in the video. I love the comment, and decided to use it. Everybody is allowed to state their opinion about what I do, and I on the other hand feel free to use any of them in future videos.

The story in this video is based on true events, but the elderly woman is not my actual mother. My mother did not buy the table, somebody else did, but I found it to be very funny to have an ending where I pretended she did.

I did sell it for 3500 DKK on Etsy. That's about 470 euros or 482 USD.

I will occasionally have some items for sale here. You're welcome to favorite my shop!

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- Jesper

Chapters:
00:00 Morgan Freeman intro
01:04 How to cut cookies on a bandsaw
02:03 Jimmy Diresta teaches me how to join cookies
03:39 First Epoxy Resin mistake
04:13 Second Epoxy Resin mistake
05:34 Jason Hibbs gives Epoxy Resin advice
06:07 Third Epoxy Resin pour
07:18 Flatting with a router jig
08:01 Sanding
08:44 Fixing chipouts with CA glue
09:15 Rubio Monocoat - how to mix and apply
10:48 Making table legs from the steel inside cable spools
11:38 Setting up an Etsy shop
12:19 Us people from the north

[gerard]

At least you have good taste in scotch.

[TopPrimate]

Can't believe this guy only has 80k subscribers. This kind of editing deserves more than that!

[riversidewoodworks]

Jesper, you are such an incredible story teller. Congratulations on the sale!!!! Love your videos!!!

[jadenlandry]

Subscribed for the humour, stayed for the kick ass woodwork. Awesome job man!

[surroundsound]

That was honestly brilliant. The table is good too and I appreciated a few tips; really appreciate you including the fails - it makes the rest of us feel better about our stupid mistakes!
Exceptional story, well told - keep it up!

[expatmousse]

I just so love this guys humour, so glad the table sold, hope mama wasn’t so sad about it🫣😉🤣🤣🤣

[by_designs]

I have to admit, I have just watched 2 of your videos in a row, and after each one, I have been giggling like a school kid. Your customers backing out on their purchase of the other table must have been a bummer. And this one being purchased by your Mom is so cool. I love your videos, your commentary, and mostly the things you create. Keep up the great Viking tradition!!

[jp-makes]

Fantastic!!! That's all I have to say!
I have been watching a lot of your videos during these months of not being able to move my body properly. And I realized that I wanted to make a video Jesper style!!
Collaborating with makers from different countries was my dream. You are really amazing. Respect! from the bottom of my heart.
And now I want to try voice-over for the first time, so I bought Condenser microphone and I'm using my two-hour commute by bicycle to and from my welding job to practice my English pronunciation and read aloud the scripts I created for the next-next video.
Sorry for my long story. Anyway I just wanted to say congratulations and that I look forward to the next one!✊

Classic ending ! Didn’t see it coming, Laughed so hard, almost spilt my coffee. Cheers.

[ML]

I love how you got Bourbon Moth and other guys involved....whole video made me laugh and I'm glad it sold in the end!

[trxmedia]

I like the sarcasm and humor you use in your videos. By the way, your products are gorgeous. My hat's off to you!

[balage]

Absolutely loved it. I really like the collaboration you do with other people and not afraid of showing what did not work well. Keep doing Jesper, you have a new fan here. :)

[MarkH]

Fantastic Punch Line!
I'm so happy Mom loves you. Excellent build too.

[bt]

I am having a hard time deciding if this video is more informative or more entertaining ! It was both for sure ! Your humble scene was great and the table is absolutely beautiful.

[thaddeuscorea]

Best builder video ever. failure. triumph. plot twist. love it!

[kellyjean]

I commend you for continuing the project after the resin mix up! Oh my gosh I can’t imagine what a massive cleanup that must have been. Thank you for your videos. The woodworking, the editing, the humour….. Your creativity is inspiring and appreciated

Hello my dear friend Jesper,
Congratulations on the great success and rise of your channel. This situation is beautiful. I am happy for you. This is very nice in your recycling project. A great coffee table with a rotten log, epoxy resin application. good job. congratulations. Thanks for the details. I wish you a nice new week. See you. Big greetings. Kind regards. Your friend Mehmet

[chanikynes]

This is gold, your craftsmanship and your editing skills.
I am glad i found your channel 🪛🗜🪚

[johnlloyd]

Jasper, your table is great, well done. Your humour and humility are really what makes your videos worth watching....priceless!😂

[jd]

After watching you this past week, you are now my favorite channel on YouTube! Amazing stuff!