I challenged a 78 year old to a build off

A battle of the generations. Boomer vs millennial to see who can build the better table in two days.

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[diegogaming]

Older John didn't need a shop full of toys to make his table, used reclaimed wood, overcame having limited tools, and still churned out a beautiful piece with like, 12 hours to spare. He gets my vote.

[SCme]

*Tie - Golden Corral, beers afterwards* - the round table is awesome, higher level craftsmanship, and unique design, but I am jealous of how quickly and easily the old man put together an awesome table with salvage, leftovers, and a token amount of tools.

[davidharris]

Older John needs to start his own YouTube channel! He's very natural in front of the camera with a wonderful dry wit and years of experience making useful items from found stuff. We could all learn so much from him. Hope you will pass this on!

[iangraham]

Older John gets my vote purely for his resourcefulness, using reclaimed wood, less time, simpler method, and more usable space on the table.

[RetroSalesAustralia]

These older generation blokes are incredibly resourceful. Spend as much time with him as you can.

[jamesmulready]

I love the fact that even though they are neighbors they share not only in fun of building something but tools, advice, and happiness. We need more people like those two

[meistudiony]

Sr.'s simplicity and the re-use of existing materials is a clear winner for me. The round table is beautiful, but for something you're going to leave outside season after season, i can see those 64 bits of wood coming apart in short order. The older material will almost certainly outlast.

[wb]

Older John understood more than just the assignment. He not only made an amazing table, he did it with upcycled and sturdy materials and used basic tools. Thats a triple win. Quick and easy ( and only needed sanding). Lol. Both beautiful tables!

[mikecgoff]

I think John’s creativity with the tools he uses earns him a win. Both of you did a great job!

[danieljamescrow]

I think the 2 million views in 10 days speaks to the quality of this content. Excellent video. Elder John is a gem and must be protected at all costs

[juleleleldilla]

the fact that you put the Jackery on John senior’s table makes the win for me. Its sturdy and solid and already proven to work. I wouldn’t trust the tiny new Johns table to hold that. Needless to say that was a wholesome video congrats to both of yall

[shanen]

Being an older "gentleman" myself who has been blessed with always having to do things the hard way, plus having a wife who really likes things made from pallet wood, I definitely have to give older John and his happy, positive attitude a thumbs up. Good job at stopping at perfection!

[_VelociDad]

Another vote for Older John - his outdoor table passes the most important test: when a child (or grandchild) jumps on top of it or falls into it, it won’t break, bludgeon or impale them. Glad he got the Jackery - it’s sweet!

[BobutBrody]

Dunno how many pallet videos I've watched, and this guy has the best breakdown I've seen.
All these dudes out there wrecking their backs wrenching the boards off, and my man just flips the pallet and hammers them off.
Respect.

[warwick]

The two of them understood the challenge, but only one understands the challenge. Using the pallet was genius, because you know you will leave the tables outside and that old pallet wood would last longer and is easier to fix

[DeeDee-yn]

Both John's are Winners. As a carpenter myself, I can't fault either piece. So its a tie. Great attitudes, great respect, great friends.

[Staineless]

Gotta vote for the pallet table. That was made by repurposing old wood into something beautiful and functional. It even held up the Jackery!

[WolfLove]

I like projects using reclaimed wood. It gives the item character and a story. And the fact that older John was able to build his coffee table with the minimum of tools is a big point in his favor. Both tables are stylish and will perform their functions, but I have to go with Old John as the winner.

[mtnv]

Your wholesome relationship with your neighbor is the real reward here. The world needs more John and John…when you aren’t parenting and he isn’t camping of course. 😉

[hatedcritic]

Love it. My neighbor decided to replace her redwood fence with cheaper materials. I shamelessly collected all of the redwood planks on the curb, pulled all the nails, and built a nice Adirondak chair that will last for years. Plus, I had enough materials to build another chair, repair my own fence, and at least one more project.