Making beautiful boxes from firewood

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  • Опубліковано 19 жов 2024

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  • @RandomStuff2024-j3g
    @RandomStuff2024-j3g Рік тому +2

    i think the owners of the farm are going to be stoked when you give them the boxes. Thank fo sharing

    • @DownUnderWoodWorks
      @DownUnderWoodWorks  Рік тому

      Thank you Simon. The boxes have already been gifted and they loved them

  • @briansbuildsandoutdoors4936
    @briansbuildsandoutdoors4936 Рік тому +2

    The boxes are fabulous mate. I'm sure the recipients will love them. Keep up the good work Vic. All the best.

  • @briansworkshop01
    @briansworkshop01 Рік тому +2

    Fantastic work and a fantastic video thanks for sharing your time and skill great job 🍺🍺👍🇬🇧

  • @luvmyshed6355
    @luvmyshed6355 Рік тому +2

    love your work...made with a love for wood..and recycling ,not just burning a precious finite resource. A lump of wood is not just a firebrick....

    • @DownUnderWoodWorks
      @DownUnderWoodWorks  Рік тому

      Thanks very much mate. True what you say, reclaim, reuse, recycle.

  • @glencrandall7051
    @glencrandall7051 Рік тому +1

    You certainly did that old log proud. Very nice little boxes. Some very nice figure and the corner splines make a statement too. Very well done. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂

    • @DownUnderWoodWorks
      @DownUnderWoodWorks  Рік тому

      Thanks very much Glen. The grain and figure in those bits of firewood was unexpected mate, so nice 👍

  • @woodfather
    @woodfather Рік тому +4

    Watching a DUWW video is a great way to start a lazy Sunday morning. 🙂 They look awesome Vic, imagine how many gorgeous potential boxes get thrown in the fire each winter!

    • @DownUnderWoodWorks
      @DownUnderWoodWorks  Рік тому +2

      Thanks very much Mario. I was certainly surprised to see the beautiful grain and colour in that log 🪵

  • @sumosprojects
    @sumosprojects Рік тому +2

    Dude I love it when Australia’s best UA-cam woodworker puts a video out, great journey from firewood to an amazing box .
    Keep on making Grouse videos mate 🇦🇺👍👍

    • @DownUnderWoodWorks
      @DownUnderWoodWorks  Рік тому +1

      Thanks very much Dirk. I was really pleased with how these turned out, I put a lot of work into them. Next video out soon 😜

  • @cobberpete1
    @cobberpete1 Рік тому

    I have to smile Victor. I have a wood burning stove to heat our house ( and my shed). I cut a tree every year or so to 'Feed' them. BUT I cannot pick up a piece of firewood and think... What's it look like inside? Many a piece gets diverted to make wooden bowls. and the odd box. my favourite is when it becomes spalted. The boxes are absolutely beautiful, and I too now use more hard wax and bees wax to finish my projects. I'm sure the recipients will be delighted with them.

    • @DownUnderWoodWorks
      @DownUnderWoodWorks  Рік тому

      Thank you very much Peter. I was certainly surprised how beautiful the wood from those logs ended up. True hidden treasure

  • @rodneybuilders232
    @rodneybuilders232 Рік тому

    I watched your video on restoring an old jointer - v good! In this clip I was disappointed to see a new jointer in place but thoroughly enjoyed your take on using firewood. Thanks buddy, I'll keep on watching as it seems our woodworking paths have taken a very similar line to each other. Keep up the inspiration! Cheers! RM

    • @DownUnderWoodWorks
      @DownUnderWoodWorks  Рік тому

      Hey mate, it’s called progress or evolution. Like many others I started out with cheaper basic tools and only over time did I upgrade. Glad you’re liking my videos and thanks for the support.

  • @Vipun_ch
    @Vipun_ch Рік тому

    Those boxes came out amazing mate! Learnt a couple do trick from the video as well! Thanks for sharing!

    • @DownUnderWoodWorks
      @DownUnderWoodWorks  Рік тому

      No worries mate, glad you were able to pick up some tips. Thanks

  • @WildWoodsAustralia
    @WildWoodsAustralia Рік тому

    Greta looking box mate! Interesting to see your process in milling the log into the pieces you used to create it. Goes to show a rubbish looking log can be turned into something fantastic!

  • @karenstimson2683
    @karenstimson2683 Рік тому +1

    Such beautiful boxes! Loved the video, especially the opening panorama--what a glorious place!

    • @DownUnderWoodWorks
      @DownUnderWoodWorks  Рік тому

      Thank you Karen, glad you enjoyed the video. It’s understandable why I love that place

  • @JohntheSchreiner
    @JohntheSchreiner Рік тому

    if it's just gonna get burned anyway, why not make something great out of it! Looks awesome!

  • @woodenthumbyt
    @woodenthumbyt Рік тому

    Beautiful boxes mate. Love the idea behind them as well 🎉

    • @DownUnderWoodWorks
      @DownUnderWoodWorks  Рік тому

      Thanks mate, I’ve wanted to do something for them for a while. This seemed perfect.

  • @ianvicedomini2648
    @ianvicedomini2648 Рік тому

    Very nice work.
    I love the grain pattern and the contrasting splines as it really finishes the boxes off stunningly.
    Great video Vic 👍🏽 👌 🏅

  • @dassh22
    @dassh22 Рік тому

    great video vic, i have a rivel for my box making , they turned out great from old fire wood and they really do POP!!!!

    • @DownUnderWoodWorks
      @DownUnderWoodWorks  Рік тому +1

      Thanks very much mate. It was only fitting that I mentioned you. No rival here Daniel, looking forward to the outdoor box making 👍🏼

  • @stewartmcmanus3991
    @stewartmcmanus3991 Рік тому

    Nice one Vic. Our Son has 5 acres of woodland here in the south west, so I might have a scrounge round, see what I can find.

    • @DownUnderWoodWorks
      @DownUnderWoodWorks  Рік тому

      Definitely mate, I suppose there’s hidden beauty in all pieces of wood 👍🏼

  • @MASI_forging
    @MASI_forging Рік тому

    Such a beautiful boxes 👍👍

  • @veridian79
    @veridian79 Рік тому

    Nice result Vic.

    • @DownUnderWoodWorks
      @DownUnderWoodWorks  Рік тому

      Thanks mate. I was surprised by how beautiful the timbers were from those logs, particularly the lighter one.

  • @robertmadden7536
    @robertmadden7536 Рік тому

    Nice looking boxes

  • @malcolmpas
    @malcolmpas Рік тому

    Another great project. Thank you for sharing.

  • @themondaymeetup-raw3425
    @themondaymeetup-raw3425 Рік тому

    Came out nice Vic

  • @lujitsu1251
    @lujitsu1251 9 місяців тому

    Very nice

  • @SirBenJamin_
    @SirBenJamin_ Рік тому +1

    Nice work mate, I see your machine collection growing nicely :) ... have to say though, those bandsaw cuts at the beginning were well dodgy. Oh, and how do you like the Bosch Sander? :)

    • @DownUnderWoodWorks
      @DownUnderWoodWorks  Рік тому +2

      Thanks very much Ben. Yes, got a few new tools lately but it been slowly but surely. Good lesson for newbies, you don’t need everything when you start. The old bandsaw was a real workhorse once I worked out how to work it to its best ability. The Bosch orbital sander is great, feels good to use and solid. It has an alloy metal body, real solid unit and smooth too. I think it’s more a finish sander though because it has variable speed which is great but at top speed it’s still much slower than my corded ones

  • @TheLizzardlicks
    @TheLizzardlicks Рік тому

    gday ol mate long time no see , again you impress me with your work !, i truly wish you lived closer as i have some wood here that you can have mmmm and not just a bit of fire wood!.

    • @DownUnderWoodWorks
      @DownUnderWoodWorks  Рік тому

      Thank you very much mate and thanks for the kind offer. 👍 Where’s home for you?

    • @TheLizzardlicks
      @TheLizzardlicks Рік тому

      @@DownUnderWoodWorks you are in sydney way right ?
      im 14 hours south west thats driving time

    • @TheLizzardlicks
      @TheLizzardlicks Рік тому

      i have sent you a email

  • @simonbates8795
    @simonbates8795 Рік тому

    Are you sure you have enough glue on those splines? Great video, you get no where near the recognition of the quality of your work and videos, much appreciated from the UK.

    • @DownUnderWoodWorks
      @DownUnderWoodWorks  Рік тому

      Haha, yeah probably got a little carried away. Thanks very much for the support mate

  • @FixitFingers
    @FixitFingers Рік тому

    Lovely stuff mate. Whereabouts is the property?

    • @DownUnderWoodWorks
      @DownUnderWoodWorks  Рік тому +1

      Thanks James. The property is at Oberon.

    • @FixitFingers
      @FixitFingers Рік тому

      @@DownUnderWoodWorks bbbrrrr that's even colder than Orange ;)

  • @RunningAmukOffGrid
    @RunningAmukOffGrid Рік тому

    I recently bought a Fare and Forbes Bandsaw over a Carbatec bandsaw. I noticed you using a Carbated Jointer. So I thought I'd ask if you are happy with the Carbatec?

    • @DownUnderWoodWorks
      @DownUnderWoodWorks  Рік тому

      Yes mate, the jointer is great. It has the spiral had, so good.

  • @sonoftherighthand
    @sonoftherighthand 7 місяців тому

    How long did you have to let the wood dry before you worked it?

    • @DownUnderWoodWorks
      @DownUnderWoodWorks  7 місяців тому

      I didn't, i knew these logs had been sitting around unused for years