I Cook THANKSGIVING In The Shop & Build A 3' Long Potato Masher!
John Malecki Cooks Thanksgiving Dinner in His Shop - and Builds a 3ft Potato Masher
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We Build & Destroy a $10,000 Desk
John Malecki Builds a Gorgeous Custom Desk Worth $10,000 — And Then Destroys It
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IMPOSSIBLE Floating "Flame" Chair Build
So, from what I can gather, yinz REALLY loved the cave table. And then you kind of liked the tensegrity chair. But regardless of what you thought of either chair, I decided to combine the two to make the ultimate floating cave chair.
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3 LEVELS of Shop Carts - DIY to PRO Build
Yinz have been LOVING the 3-level build series I’ve been putting out. Which is why I’m going to give you ANOTHER 3-level video! This time, we’re building shopping carts from DIY level to PRO.
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WORLD’S FIRST Double Decker Desk Build!
Hey guys! If you’ve been following my videos, you probably noticed how the team and I have been starting to lose our minds lately. So I decided to add a new team member! But with another member comes the need for more desk space. To solve this problem, I drew inspiration from the EPIC double decker couch seen in The Lego Movie. Follow me as I build the world’s FIRST double decker DESK!
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CRAZY Epoxy Tree Table Build
After I finished building my Epoxy Lava Table and Epoxy Waterfall River Table, I already knew I wanted to make an Epoxy Tree Table. I’m going for an Earth, Wind, and Fire vibe. But since I can’t 3D model it, I’m going to be winging most of the steps. So make sure you follow along with my video now!
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Workshop Cooking — BEEF CHILI with Beer (Episode 002)
Hey guys! I’m bringing you ANOTHER episode of my Workshop Cooking series. For this one, we’re cooking up a Killer Chili that had two of my employees in tears and one of them calling their mom to tell her how delicious it is. Right now, it’s cold outside and I’m HUNGRY. Let’s get started.
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EPIC Live Edge & Epoxy Reception Desk Build
A while ago, a close friend of mine asked if I could help him out with a reception desk for his new float studio. Of course, I told him I wanted complete creative control over the project.
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HIDDEN Compartment Catch All Box
So, recently I treated myself with a new handgun. It’s sized a little differently from my old one, which brings me to the current project I’m working on. A few years ago, I made a wooden box to hold my everyday carry or EDC as cool people say. But my new handgun doesn’t fit in that box. So I’m making a new one to hold my new EDC pistol. Make sure you check out my full video below to see the complete build!
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INSANE Outdoor Kitchen Build — Building An EPIC Deck Pt. 5
In the latest addition to my epic deck-building video series, I create an INSANE outdoor kitchen. For this awesome outdoor kitchen, I build a full BBQ STATION with a stone veneer and a griddle. This might be the final video. Or it might not. I’ve been having some hiccups with my door build. But you’re about to witness the build of an incredible grilling station for all my BBQ needs.
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Building an EPIC DECK — Part 4: Stairs & Railings
It’s finally time to get into part 4 of my EPIC deck series! For this part, I installed the stairs and railings onto my deck.
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Building an EPIC DECK — Part 3 Decking and Waterproofing
For part 3 of my epic deck-building series, I dive into my waterproofing system. But as I continue to lay down my decking, I come across the consequences of my own poor planning.
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Building an EPIC DECK — Part 2 FRAMING
Because I love yinz so much, I dropped part 2 of my EPIC deck-building series as fast as I could. During this build, I dodged some rain, used some huge tools, and had a total blast framing up the deck.
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DESTROYING My Backyard: EPIC Deck Series Part 1
For my latest video, I am pursuing my biggest and most ambitious project yet — building a deck! This epic deck build will take place over a series of videos. In my first video
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HUGE Desk & EPOXY Sign Build for WINCHESTER AMMO!
A few months ago, Winchester Ammunition reached out to me about doing a project together. So for this latest video, I’m going to build a HUGE desk and Epoxy sign for one of their shooting
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IMPOSSIBLE Floating ‘Cave’ Table Build
The other weekend, I was filling my face with the best comfort food around and binging hours of YouTube videos when I came across this wild build by the Slovenian Woodworker.
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CRAZY Epoxy Waterfall River Table Build
There are some projects out there that seem to be hellbent on breaking your spirit. For me, it was almost my crazy Epoxy waterfall river table build. But instead of letting the constant obstacles..
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HUGE Wooden and Epoxy Fish Tank Mallet Built
After watching a lot of TV from being stuck home in quarantine, I realized my workshop needed a new addition. Something great. A never-before-seen item that was cool and exciting.
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A "FLOATING" Table Build That Shouldn't Work!
In my newest build, I will revisit my last Impossible floating table and build another IMPOSSIBLE Tensegrity Table. This time I test out how much weight it can hold! I use metal and wood in this one to beef it up and help it become more structurally sound. This project does come with a few hiccups
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Impossible 2 Legged Chair Build
John Malecki Tackles the Daunting Challenge of Building a 2 Legged Chair Head-On
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About The Builder
Pittsburgh-based custom wood and metal worker. Tool Reviews, DIY Projects, and a whole lot of yinzer pride. Join the movement & punch your next project in the face.
