My dad was a carpenter and passed away a few years ago when I was 18. All of his tools have been sitting in my mom's garage and I've been inspired lately to try and start some woodworking myself, partially as an ode to him. I remember a lot of what to do from him, but these videos have been really helpful and I appreciate them a lot. Thank you for posting
Perfect way to remember and honor your Dad. Personally I love old tools and find great pleasure and satisfaction in restoring them, if necessary, and using them as intended. Remember, old doesn’t mean bad. Darlington, South Carolina
Don't beat yourself up if it doesn't come as I had a lot of family who were carpenters and shopfitters etc. Now in my 40s I am interested and really enjoy it but years ago I wanted to drink and party :)
Steve I just wanted to say. I've been woodworking since about 2020. I started it around the time I lost my mom to cancer. It really was how I coped and kept myself mentally healthy in that time. This video is what I did for my second project and it really ignited my love for this craft/hobby. I have grown a lot in my skills since then but I attribute it to this video sparking my interest. So thank you for what you do and how you do it. I don't know you but you helped me out of a dark place. I wish you all the best and hope you are doing well.
I made a box! Thank you. It's sitting on my desk right now, and I'm very proud of it. Even if I did get turned around somewhere along the way and the grain of the end panels runs vertically. Call it a design choice. This great little project helped me build some new skills, get comfy with the table saw and I really feel capable of moving forward. Very good video, guide and plans.
If it’s not made out of plywood, keep in mind that your box is what is called “cross grain construction”, where the grains run in different directions. If it’s solid wood and cross grain you’d use only nails or fasteners, because the wood moves in different directions and fasteners can bend a little so it doesn’t pop apart. Plywood doesn’t move near as much as solid wood so it’s be fine. Just keep that in mind if you make another! Thank you for listening to my TedTalk
One of Steve's best quotes is something like " it won't be perfect, but you made it. Don't let your mates criticise it, after all, what have they made? Nothing, because they spent the weekend stuffing their faces watching box sets on Netflix"
First, let me say I am 63 yo and never really tried word working. Been thinking about a hobby after retirement. I came across your videos and got hooked. I've had a table saw for years. Recently bought a 12" miter saw. I think I got hooked at that point. Today I got a Router/Plunge Router set and gave it the good ol college try. Not there yet, but boy did I have cutting rabbits and coves and this and that. Don't know if I will ever be good at this, but thank you for your video's! They are fun to watch and easy to follow. Going to try the box tomorrow I think. I will hopefully let you know how it turns out. Thanks again.
I just started woodworking and I like this guy Steve, and learning a lot from him especially basic knowledge. However, what kind of beginner have 8 pcs of Clamp, and Table Saw.....
I’m sitting on a small mountain of timber from Western Australian Jarrah trees that I milled myself a few years ago. I’m a steel fabricator by trade and am keen to get into wood work to do something with all that I have. I’m enjoying your videos and just wanted to say thank you for all of your invaluable information. Cheers.
As an actual beginner I find the mystery was not taken away here lol... "I like to clean up one side first then turn it around and rip it to the exact width..." is baffling to me, while using a load of big and expensive looking electric wood working tools. If anyone knows of any vids for absolute beginners I'd love to find some! Tia.
Also, a table saw is an advanced tool. You don't want to just hop into using one without learning safety procedures...unless you want to lose a finger.
I am absolutely a newbie. I bought myself a table saw, mitre saw, bench press and a good few more spend over £1500 so far. I played alot about with the tools. Easy to learn i spent hours and hours building this with good few mistakes. Would be much easier for me to buy a box of this type and cost are lower but its not about the cost it’s about enjoying what you like or interested in. I thought id never be able to use a table saw but now i just love cutting anything. Thank you Steve your videos are brilliant. s
The ‘clean up one side’ refers to putting a clean and hopefully straight edge on one side, then cutting the other side to length. This is done because ‘raw’ lumber isn’t perfectly flat on the sides/edges, so if you just cut to length to start you will have a nice edge on the cut side and a slightly ‘off’ edge on the uncut side. Basically, you ideally wont have any factory sides/ends exposed on the finished project.
I will say, I've completely loved my flat ground blade. They cost just as much as normal atb blade and having it as a backup and for special purpose use has been useful. I know people don't always like investing in table saw blades, but having the right tool for the right job I think is really important. There's no single blade really does everything well. Having Rip blades, cross cut blades, combination blades, and dado stacks all have their purpose. Investing in your shop can allow you to work more efficiently and more safely. Not to mention you'll end up with better tool wear - saving you in the long run.
Create another basic box using manual tools like chisel and hand saw. Some beginners only have those tools as they are just starting. Hope you'd at least consider. Thanks!!
This was well explained and the demonstrations seemed easy to follow. I have never tried wood working (beyond decorative wood burning) before, but once I build up some basic skills I’d love to rewatch this video and try to make this beautiful box!
Steve what I like about your videos is not only the educational part but that you use equipment that is what the average woodworker might afford/have. Thank you!
Always great content. As a weekend woodworker myself your videos have been a great help over the last few years. Thanks for the inspiration and advice I for one really appreciate it.
I have been doing basic woodworking for a number of years and just bought my first table saw. Not sure what took me so long! I've been watching your videos on table saw safety and technique and learned a lot. This box will be my first project! Thanks for the great content!
Same. I just bough my first table saw yesterday. I also aim for this project to be my first. Good luck and Thanks for Steve for providing great content and inpsiration.
Hi Steve, just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate your videos. As a (very) mature lady with not much expertise, and even less money, just starting out on my woodworking journey, I love your practical approach and easy to follow instructions. I’ve been a subscriber for a few years now and continue to watch your videos multiple times. You are one of the very few woodwork UA-camrs who still appreciate that the majority of viewers don’t have access to Festools and CNC machines. I’ve unsubscribed from quite a few who have lost sight of us hobbyists out here, or just want to post videos that keep their sponsors happy but have little actual value. So, stay humble and don’t sell out to the sponsors and leave us behind. Thank you Steve!
Yes, back to the basics - that’s what made Steve famous - All we seem to have recently is pushing some online course and guild or something. What we really want is Steve building simple things with simple wood and cheap tools.
I’ve watched this video probably 50 times, and after months of interest and watching all of Steve’s videos, I broke down and bought a table saw. I built this box as my first project, and I am hooked. Thanks Steve!
I discovered woodworking during the pandemic. I have always had a knack for making things. I took it to the next level and emersed myself in it. It literally saved me.
So many complain about the costs... $1K... but so many of those same people spend that much on golf clubs, media set-ups or auto accessories... it is a modest investment in a lifetime hobby or potentially a start-up business adventure... I know lots of friends who anguished at spending $1k on the first beginner DSLR/camera... then went on to pay $2-3k for a new lens or camera body upgrade... THANK YOU for the great information for some one who currently owns a $150. table saw but is now eyeing an upgrade.... I am just waiting for the $600 ones to come on sale...
Enjoyable video, Steve. I especially appreciate that you took the time and effort to show how one can cut those rabbets without using a router. Like lots of people, I don't own a router--yet.
Ive always been interested in being handy and learning how to make things with my hands. I've always felt like I start things too late but seeing all these folks of all different levels in the comments gives me hope.
Thank you sooo much I have never wood worked before and have limited tools. I was able to make my father a box for his vintage knife collection for Christmas. I can not wait to give it to him.. thank you so much for making beginner friendly videos for guys like me.. thank you with all my heart.
Steve, you always avoid hype and I really appreciate that. Your channel is some no nonsense, down to earth stuff with some great advice (like don’t clamp edge to edge pieces too tight or you’ll get a buckle.) Thanks for sharing your approach!
Steve you're the best! And wow, I love woodworking or the thought of it but I'm a beginners beginner...even this box is extremely difficult for me 🤦♂️
I was taught “rebate” but watching a lot of US “how to videos” has taught me to auto translate. I was also taught to be able to make everything with hand tools before I was let loose on the power saws. As a result I have a real love of hand tools. They teach patience.
@@SteveRamsey English pronunciation in the UK changed in the 18th century to the more posh sounding English of today. In the 17th century and earlier English in the UK sounded more like North American English. It is entirely possible that "Rabbet" is an archaic pronunciation of Rebate that was preserved in North America but changed in the UK. A corruption of the original term seems less likely (other than in spelling which is rather variable anyway), as there was no shortage of people working with wood in the North American Colonies or early US/Canada who would have been familiar with woodworking terminology.
@@howardchambers3163 I could not agree more. It irritates the willies out of me the number of people who have a machine for everything and then call themselves "woodworkers" instead of "machine operators making things out of wood". But, as they say in Southern USA, "bless their hearts!" I'm not saying there is no place for machinery in my definition of a woodworker but IMNSHO a decent table saw and hand drill is about all you need, together with a few small really sharp planes (including a block plane) and some chisels. Oh, and as many clamps as you can fit in the garage, still leaving space for the car.
I also use your paint stirring stick idea for sanding. I went a more permanent way and bought a length of aluminum bar stock 1/4" x 1" and cut it into one-foot lengths. I used two sided carpet tape to apply strips of one-inch wide abrasive tape to each side. I made half a dozen of them and run 80 grit to 400 grit on them. I have had them for eight years now. They are among my favorite tools.
Hi Steve. Long time viewer. Retired carpenter. For my entire career, when asked what I do for a living, I responded,”I make boxes”. You really nailed this one. 😅
Steve, thank you for these basics videos. I am an aspiring woodworker thanks to Channels like wood and crafted workshop but those guys are way beyond what I can do at this point in my small two bedroom apartment. I do not have the ability to have a table saw at this point but I make it work with what I have for small projects. Keep the videos coming! If you have any suggestions for us apartment people I would definitely be interested in hearing your ideas.
Thanks for the suggestion, I am 74 years old and since I am practicing social distancing and staying home this was the perfect project....it was rough but I got it done
Im 18 and only have hand tools but i love trying to work with wood and metals, im taking general engineering in college and have an on/off hobby of woodworking, this is really helpful!!
Hey Steve! - Been marathoning your vids for a couple days now haha. Must say I really love how you explain every thought process behind your videos/projects. Very easy to follow for someone who has zero experience with wood working. I move into my first house in a good 2 months! Since I am needing furniture for everything, I thought about trying out making my own (I am the kinda person who loves DIY projects/Hobbies like these, so could be fun!) as your videos have really inspired me! Keep up the awesome work!
I'm a beginner at wood working, I love the way u explain things please always keep it simple and never assume people should know things, I always need the details, at 61 I'm a slow learner
You are an excellent instructor. With a minimal intro, you dive right into the project or lecture and you are very concise and well versed. I always learn something when I watch your videos - extremely valuable to a novice such as myself. Thanks - So Much - for sharing your knowledge and expertise!!!
every day the internal struggle between being a cheap bastard and needing to buy a table saw. I need to understand not everything can be achieved with a circular saw.
I'm a beginner and have made two boxes so far (3/4 plywood and 1/2 plywood). The first was a mess. The second was gift-able. Some of what you showed, I already figured out on my own. That sacrificial fence is a great idea. Thanks.
Not in all cases. I’m looking at a Diablo D1024x ripping blade as I type this, and the teeth are alternately slanted left and right with no square teeth. I solved this myself with a Freud combination blade, LU84M011. That blade has 3 tooth grinds: slant left, slant right, square. It was from this exact operation that I learned to think about how the teeth are ground.
My first box was not perfectly square =( but I know what I did wrong, and it does look pretty nice still! Gonna make another soon to improve on, using Steve's advice.
@@markandrews0908 When I squared one edge of my board, and then ripped the other edge on the table saw, they were parallel to each other, but not square. The cause for this, for me at least, was doing the table saw rip too quickly, and having imperceptible wobble on the board. Not sure if this applies to you, but that's what happened for me.
I well remember the boatbuilding shops of my youth, in which an entire wall was hung with more clamps than you've ever heard of. Literally 10-20 thousand dollars' worth. And they still ended up having to hack things out of wood, cut giant rubber bands from inner tubes, twist wire down with a t-handle, use pickup tie-down straps...
Steve, I have a confession to mmmmmmicro jig! I miss those intro's I have to admit. You always made me smile with them. Thanks for the video and keep up the great content.
I too liked them very much. Always hate advertisements, but this is different. Besides, it makes you more aware about safety on the tablesaw; so not only MicroJig benefit from more sales, but I'm pretty sure an unknown number of fingers have been saved over the time already. If just one finger has been saved from a tablesaw accident, I'd say that it'd be worth it having in every video on UA-cam - especially if that finger is belongs to me. ;)
@@68HC060 I like to have UA-cam running when I sleep and I prefer to sleep without advertisement. I really wish content creators were paid enough to not need in video adverts. Especially that horrible type where they Segway into it as if it was part of the video subject.
I took up woodworking in my 70's in retirement. The first thing I did was sign up for Steve's woodworking for mere mortals Weekend Woodworker course, after I bought his recommended tools. That course changed my life and I've been using the many lessons I learned ever since to make all kinds of things from wall hangings to a queen sized bed. Steve makes it easy and fun, and throws a few laughs in along the way. He also teaches many lessons on safety, and always keeps your pocketbook in mind. I'm no artist, so I prefer to follow instructions....and I've found no one better than Steve Ramsey to provide those instructions.
Hi Steve! Just finished making my first box! It's not perfect, but it was a good learning experience. Just a side note. On your free plans, the second page showing the materials needed says to get 3/8" thick wood. Both the video and the measurements shown on the next pages are based off of 3/4" thick wood. I only caught it after I bought the 3/8" thick wood so I had to adjust some measurements. Not the worst thing in the world (and good practice anyways), but just thought I'd let you know. Keep up the good work!
I just finished the box and it was an AWESOME learning experience and for to spend time with my father. I changed the height from 3" to 5" and put hinges on it. Thank you so much for the plans.
Steve, I know you recommend a table saw but some of us have no room in our lives for one. Any chance you could do a box video that shows how to use other types of joint and methods using hand held power and/or manual tools?
A circular saw is basically the same as a table saw, but you move the saw instead of the wood. Also, a lot of people just attach a handheld circular saw to a table to make their own table saw.
When I learned to sew, I learned everything was a pillow case. I love basic, accessible instructions like this. Thanks! And thank you for using safety gear. So tired of seeing videos where people maybe doing good work but modeling crappy habits.
Hey just came back to say thanks, I follow your metric template and manged to finished my first hobby project. I also gifted it to my mum, she seemed impressed!! Kind regards
Been watching your videos while I'm setting up my workshop. Have all the basic tools which should get me by for a while. Made my first cuts on the table saw this morning. Went through all the visualizing ,etc., like you talk about, and it all worked out great! I was a little nervous going into it with the table saw, but the grr ripper worked just as I expected. Made the box, although I didn't do the top. On the first rabbit, I measured from the wrong side of the blade and made the cut too wide. Glad I tested it after the first cut, and then I adjusted. Here's to many more project to follow!
Have you ever wanted to build something because you cannot find it in retail Or you’ve thought of making something custom for a specific need Or you’ve struggled to find detailed plans to build your dream project Instead of spending days, months or years looking for something or spending a fortune hiring someone to do it for you or you crave the satisfaction of creating something beautiful with your own hands. i can show you a program. let me know if you are interested
Great video. I like the way you keep it simple. I'm just curious though, why you chose a bottom rabbet, rather than using a groove to inset the bottom. I've made thousands of small boxes and trays, working in a production shop and have always found that a groove is just as easy to make as a rabbet, without the need to glue the bottom in place.
This was the first video of Steve's I ever saw...not entirely sure how it came into my algorithm, but I have never looked back since. Current member of the Weekend Woodworker and Weekend Workshop courses! Love it.
Hey +Steve Ramsey, I like how you explain your project with simple easy to learn instructions. Also thanks for your tool list, I manage to pick up a lot of tools well under $1000.
I am 100% new to woodworking; and took your weekend woodworker course; it was better than excellent! I've seen nothing online that even comes close to the quality of your video demonstrations and depth of explanations. Now even more so with the pandemic, I wish you offered classes on building smaller items that could be mailed as gifts. If so, I would be first in line to take those.
My dad always said those 'rabbet' cuts are called rebates and I've never seen a shred of evidence that he is right. Well, here in South Africa we use the UK terminology and I'm glad I've finally found some proof as to why he referred to them that way.
Steve, you are a great woodworker and you are a great presenter. Congratulations on the beautiful work ! I take your work as my source of inspiration and learning in the art of working wood.
I appreciate you very much! I have been binging on your videos for two weeks now and I wanted to say hi and THANK YOU! I picked this vid to post on, as it is both rather fresh and has this beginner, weekend woodworker spirit as well. I assume there are a lot more passive viewers of your channel than active ones. It must suck not to be able to know how many people you are actually inspiring and educating with this. I have enormous respect for what you are doing here. Too bad I don't own a house and a garage for my own workshop yet. For guys like me, living in a city or without workshop real estate, there are options still. Hobby enthusiast workshops are growing like mushrooms in bigger cities (in Germany at least). There might be such a thing in your vicinity.
Just want to say thank you for the videos. I've watched this video numerous times now and I am still learning new things each time I watch. Since this has become my new hobby and therapy, your videos are perfect and always very detailed on how to do it all. So thank you.
As a woodworker, I learned the hard way. I started off not knowing how to do anything, and worked my way up. I originally used to nail everything together. Boxes, desks anything really. In reality, the best way is wood glue and a dovetail joint. I have enough skill now to chisel a dovetail joint. But, I would not recommend this for beginners. A miter joint is simplistic and easier to produce. By no means am I an expert, and I still have a lot to learn, but I want to encourage everyone to try woodworking. It is tons of fun and the final product is extremely rewarding.
Thank you I was getting disheartened then because even this box seems difficult at the minute because he is talking about items and I don't know what they are yet. Can you recommend any books where I can learn?
Hey Steve, I followed your procedure and made my first box. It's a box - I'll say that much for it - but it didn't turn out QUITE as good as yours. The biggest lesson I learned is to be aware of the blade kerf and which side of the blade you have in mind when you are setting the fence. Thanks loads for the video and I will keep practicing.
Have you ever wanted to build something because you cannot find it in retail Or you’ve thought of making something custom for a specific need Or you’ve struggled to find detailed plans to build your dream project Instead of spending days, months or years looking for something or spending a fortune hiring someone to do it for you or you crave the satisfaction of creating something beautiful with your own hands. i can show you a program. let me know if you are interested
Simple but really enjoyed that video, nothing more frustrating than watching a 'simple how to' and then seeing the woodworker use tools or equipment not available to me (dado blades for instance).
My dad was a carpenter and passed away a few years ago when I was 18. All of his tools have been sitting in my mom's garage and I've been inspired lately to try and start some woodworking myself, partially as an ode to him. I remember a lot of what to do from him, but these videos have been really helpful and I appreciate them a lot. Thank you for posting
I hope you do it!
Do it! You will NOT regret it!
Perfect way to remember and honor your Dad. Personally I love old tools and find great pleasure and satisfaction in restoring them, if necessary, and using them as intended. Remember, old doesn’t mean bad. Darlington, South Carolina
Don't beat yourself up if it doesn't come as I had a lot of family who were carpenters and shopfitters etc. Now in my 40s I am interested and really enjoy it but years ago I wanted to drink and party :)
@@sarkycutt9611 Thumbs up for the subtle and clever nod to your younger drinkin’ days!
Steve I just wanted to say. I've been woodworking since about 2020. I started it around the time I lost my mom to cancer. It really was how I coped and kept myself mentally healthy in that time. This video is what I did for my second project and it really ignited my love for this craft/hobby. I have grown a lot in my skills since then but I attribute it to this video sparking my interest. So thank you for what you do and how you do it. I don't know you but you helped me out of a dark place. I wish you all the best and hope you are doing well.
I made a box! Thank you. It's sitting on my desk right now, and I'm very proud of it. Even if I did get turned around somewhere along the way and the grain of the end panels runs vertically. Call it a design choice. This great little project helped me build some new skills, get comfy with the table saw and I really feel capable of moving forward. Very good video, guide and plans.
Ayooo good job🥳🥳♥️
"call it a design choice". I love it!! :-)
That's a bot.
If it’s not made out of plywood, keep in mind that your box is what is called “cross grain construction”, where the grains run in different directions. If it’s solid wood and cross grain you’d use only nails or fasteners, because the wood moves in different directions and fasteners can bend a little so it doesn’t pop apart. Plywood doesn’t move near as much as solid wood so it’s be fine. Just keep that in mind if you make another! Thank you for listening to my TedTalk
One of Steve's best quotes is something like " it won't be perfect, but you made it. Don't let your mates criticise it, after all, what have they made? Nothing, because they spent the weekend stuffing their faces watching box sets on Netflix"
ABSOLUTELY!!!! BUT, DON'T THEY LOOOOOVVEEEE TO FIND FAULT IN SOMETHING THAT YOU WORKED SO HARD ON. Guess it makes them feel good. 😠😠😠
Damn right!
Heck yeah!
True. We all deserve friends that build us up and acknowledge our work, not break us down or find fault in everything!
hahaha i like this
First, let me say I am 63 yo and never really tried word working. Been thinking about a hobby after retirement. I came across your videos and got hooked.
I've had a table saw for years. Recently bought a 12" miter saw. I think I got hooked at that point. Today I got a Router/Plunge Router set and gave it the good ol college try. Not there yet, but boy did I have cutting rabbits and coves and this and that.
Don't know if I will ever be good at this, but thank you for your video's! They are fun to watch and easy to follow. Going to try the box tomorrow I think.
I will hopefully let you know how it turns out.
Thanks again.
Nice
So wholesome
How’d it go?
Please report on how it went Sir!
Jim Burton now you have a router you'll be amazed how much mess they make. Takes longer cleaning up 🤣🤣🤣
Nice. Now all I need is a table saw, work bench, garage,wood, clamps, sander, straps,safety gear and I should be good to go. Ps. And a stir stick.😉
at least ya connected to the World Wide Web...tats a start...:))
ShinDig buy me a plainer. 😉
or you could just watch stuff on the internet which needs nothing, and achieves nothing, right?
On a brighter note the paint stick is free 🤣
Mavic Pro Or you could use hand tools and do the job without spending $1000 setting up your shop.
I just started woodworking and I like this guy Steve, and learning a lot from him especially basic knowledge. However, what kind of beginner have 8 pcs of Clamp, and Table Saw.....
This guy has a great charisma, love him, so encouraging, down to earth and truthful
He’s a bit of a prude though
@@AnxiousCowboy Out of curiosity, how so?
He's a natural teacher, and gets straight to the point all the time. Not full of boring waffle
Steve is my first carpentry teacher when I started woodworking in 2012
I’m sitting on a small mountain of timber from Western Australian Jarrah trees that I milled myself a few years ago. I’m a steel fabricator by trade and am keen to get into wood work to do something with all that I have. I’m enjoying your videos and just wanted to say thank you for all of your invaluable information.
Cheers.
Do you have good info to process the wood from timber?
As an actual beginner I find the mystery was not taken away here lol... "I like to clean up one side first then turn it around and rip it to the exact width..." is baffling to me, while using a load of big and expensive looking electric wood working tools. If anyone knows of any vids for absolute beginners I'd love to find some! Tia.
Absolutely agree, how is this for beginners??!
"Take care of your tablesaw"
Dude, I don't know how to make a box and you expect me to own a tablesaw?
Also, a table saw is an advanced tool. You don't want to just hop into using one without learning safety procedures...unless you want to lose a finger.
I am absolutely a newbie. I bought myself a table saw, mitre saw, bench press and a good few more spend over £1500 so far. I played alot about with the tools. Easy to learn i spent hours and hours building this with good few mistakes. Would be much easier for me to buy a box of this type and cost are lower but its not about the cost it’s about enjoying what you like or interested in. I thought id never be able to use a table saw but now i just love cutting anything. Thank you Steve your videos are brilliant. s
The ‘clean up one side’ refers to putting a clean and hopefully straight edge on one side, then cutting the other side to length. This is done because ‘raw’ lumber isn’t perfectly flat on the sides/edges, so if you just cut to length to start you will have a nice edge on the cut side and a slightly ‘off’ edge on the uncut side. Basically, you ideally wont have any factory sides/ends exposed on the finished project.
I will say, I've completely loved my flat ground blade. They cost just as much as normal atb blade and having it as a backup and for special purpose use has been useful. I know people don't always like investing in table saw blades, but having the right tool for the right job I think is really important. There's no single blade really does everything well. Having Rip blades, cross cut blades, combination blades, and dado stacks all have their purpose. Investing in your shop can allow you to work more efficiently and more safely. Not to mention you'll end up with better tool wear - saving you in the long run.
Create another basic box using manual tools like chisel and hand saw. Some beginners only have those tools as they are just starting. Hope you'd at least consider. Thanks!!
Great point this definitely doesn’t seem beginner at all.
That would be nice
every time I cut a rabbet I`m always a hare off
I'm totally going to steal that.
That was a clever one!!
I cut off a kangaroo's legs - totally hopless......
I don't carrot anybody says, that was a good one!
Terrible. Liked... but still terrible! 😉
This was well explained and the demonstrations seemed easy to follow. I have never tried wood working (beyond decorative wood burning) before, but once I build up some basic skills I’d love to rewatch this video and try to make this beautiful box!
Steve what I like about your videos is not only the educational part but that you use equipment that is what the average woodworker might afford/have. Thank you!
Beautiful work. Your enthusiasm for woodwork is infectious. No nonsense, no gimmicks, just straight instruction.
It doesn't matter how advanced or how many tools I have I been watching for many years and totally enjoy your videos.
Always great content. As a weekend woodworker myself your videos have been a great help over the last few years. Thanks for the inspiration and advice I for one really appreciate it.
Thank you! That means a lot to me.
I have been doing basic woodworking for a number of years and just bought my first table saw. Not sure what took me so long! I've been watching your videos on table saw safety and technique and learned a lot. This box will be my first project! Thanks for the great content!
Same. I just bough my first table saw yesterday. I also aim for this project to be my first. Good luck and Thanks for Steve for providing great content and inpsiration.
Hi Steve, just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate your videos. As a (very) mature lady with not much expertise, and even less money, just starting out on my woodworking journey, I love your practical approach and easy to follow instructions. I’ve been a subscriber for a few years now and continue to watch your videos multiple times. You are one of the very few woodwork UA-camrs who still appreciate that the majority of viewers don’t have access to Festools and CNC machines. I’ve unsubscribed from quite a few who have lost sight of us hobbyists out here, or just want to post videos that keep their sponsors happy but have little actual value. So, stay humble and don’t sell out to the sponsors and leave us behind. Thank you Steve!
Love your videos you explain everything to where everyone can understand them
Thanks James
I LOVE that you're making these kinds of videos again!! So much I love them.
Yes, back to the basics - that’s what made Steve famous - All we seem to have recently is pushing some online course and guild or something.
What we really want is Steve building simple things with simple wood and cheap tools.
@@MadHatter764 Amen!
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I’ve watched this video probably 50 times, and after months of interest and watching all of Steve’s videos, I broke down and bought a table saw. I built this box as my first project, and I am hooked. Thanks Steve!
What have you built since?
I discovered woodworking during the pandemic. I have always had a knack for making things. I took it to the next level and emersed myself in it. It literally saved me.
So many complain about the costs... $1K... but so many of those same people spend that much on golf clubs, media set-ups or auto accessories... it is a modest investment in a lifetime hobby or potentially a start-up business adventure... I know lots of friends who anguished at spending $1k on the first beginner DSLR/camera... then went on to pay $2-3k for a new lens or camera body upgrade... THANK YOU for the great information for some one who currently owns a $150. table saw but is now eyeing an upgrade.... I am just waiting for the $600 ones to come on sale...
Some people pay over $1k for a phone!
You provide such great material to your viewers. I appreciate all of your hard work. I truly appreciate it!
Always start with Steve for any new project type. Offers great, easy approaches for "stuff."
Enjoyable video, Steve. I especially appreciate that you took the time and effort to show how one can cut those rabbets without using a router. Like lots of people, I don't own a router--yet.
Great video! 👍
Ive always been interested in being handy and learning how to make things with my hands. I've always felt like I start things too late but seeing all these folks of all different levels in the comments gives me hope.
Steve you are one of the best content creators on UA-cam. Well done and best wishes to you.
Finishing my second box. Gave the first one to my wife. You got me hooked Steve. Thank you. PS Next one I might try miter joints.
"That you can do with simple tools." *starts on table saw*
LMAO...right!!! Bcuz beginners are almost always loaded with all this woodworking bling just waiting to watch the right youtube vid.. smdh!
@@sbeav1105 a table saw IS simple.. just takes up a lot of space.
Jesse A simple but not in a beginner’s workshop. most people dropping $600+ on a power tool already know how to make a box
The table saw is one of THE most basic tools there are
@@xWhiteRice I bought my cheap table saw for €200 and I can make it work just fine
Thank you sooo much I have never wood worked before and have limited tools. I was able to make my father a box for his vintage knife collection for Christmas. I can not wait to give it to him.. thank you so much for making beginner friendly videos for guys like me.. thank you with all my heart.
Steve, you always avoid hype and I really appreciate that. Your channel is some no nonsense, down to earth stuff with some great advice (like don’t clamp edge to edge pieces too tight or you’ll get a buckle.) Thanks for sharing your approach!
Steve you're the best! And wow, I love woodworking or the thought of it but I'm a beginners beginner...even this box is extremely difficult for me 🤦♂️
Steve, this is such a well delivered instruction video! The simple skills, done right, can make so many things! Thanks again, and keep it up!!
"rebates in the UK"
Thank you for making me super sure I wasn't going crazy watching US woodworkers!
Much love from the UK
Thank LIam! I have no idea how rebate (which makes a certain level of sense) became rabbet (which will always sound like a small furry animal!)
I was taught “rebate” but watching a lot of US “how to videos” has taught me to auto translate. I was also taught to be able to make everything with hand tools before I was let loose on the power saws. As a result I have a real love of hand tools. They teach patience.
@@SteveRamsey English pronunciation in the UK changed in the 18th century to the more posh sounding English of today. In the 17th century and earlier English in the UK sounded more like North American English. It is entirely possible that "Rabbet" is an archaic pronunciation of Rebate that was preserved in North America but changed in the UK. A corruption of the original term seems less likely (other than in spelling which is rather variable anyway), as there was no shortage of people working with wood in the North American Colonies or early US/Canada who would have been familiar with woodworking terminology.
@@howardchambers3163
I could not agree more. It irritates the willies out of me the number of people who have a machine for everything and then call themselves "woodworkers" instead of "machine operators making things out of wood".
But, as they say in Southern USA, "bless their hearts!"
I'm not saying there is no place for machinery in my definition of a woodworker but IMNSHO a decent table saw and hand drill is about all you need, together with a few small really sharp planes (including a block plane) and some chisels.
Oh, and as many clamps as you can fit in the garage, still leaving space for the car.
Steve wow 1.5m followers who woulda thunk?
I also use your paint stirring stick idea for sanding. I went a more permanent way and bought a length of aluminum bar stock 1/4" x 1" and cut it into one-foot lengths. I used two sided carpet tape to apply strips of one-inch wide abrasive tape to each side. I made half a dozen of them and run 80 grit to 400 grit on them. I have had them for eight years now. They are among my favorite tools.
Hi Steve. Long time viewer. Retired carpenter. For my entire career, when asked what I do for a living, I responded,”I make boxes”. You really nailed this one. 😅
Love the energy you have Steve, even on these simple things.
Steve, thank you for these basics videos. I am an aspiring woodworker thanks to Channels like wood and crafted workshop but those guys are way beyond what I can do at this point in my small two bedroom apartment. I do not have the ability to have a table saw at this point but I make it work with what I have for small projects. Keep the videos coming! If you have any suggestions for us apartment people I would definitely be interested in hearing your ideas.
Thanks for the suggestion, I am 74 years old and since I am practicing social distancing and staying home this was the perfect project....it was rough but I got it done
I bet your box came out wonderful Elias!
@Aleph Leonine From the look of his profile picture he looks older which means the coronavirus is more dangerous to him, its not toxic. Your toxic
Basic instructions and basic box for an old guy with very basic skills. Valuable for me. Thank you!
Im 18 and only have hand tools but i love trying to work with wood and metals, im taking general engineering in college and have an on/off hobby of woodworking, this is really helpful!!
Hey, one of my favorite tools. The free paint stirring stick. It's so versatile.
The price point is perfect.
At the big box stores they haven't been free for a very long time now. :(
Versatile lol
Make great shims too.
Yes they did but now they are 1+ dollars each. Considering the price of paint those damn sticks should still be free.
Hey Steve!
- Been marathoning your vids for a couple days now haha. Must say I really love how you explain every thought process behind your videos/projects. Very easy to follow for someone who has zero experience with wood working.
I move into my first house in a good 2 months! Since I am needing furniture for everything, I thought about trying out making my own (I am the kinda person who loves DIY projects/Hobbies like these, so could be fun!) as your videos have really inspired me!
Keep up the awesome work!
If doing your rabbeting on a saw, make sure you do the cross-grain cuts first and then the cuts with the grain, or you'll get 'break-out'.
what is a cross grain cut? going so vertical against the horizontal grain?
@@jboxy Yes. It's simple, but it's as it sounds.
I'm new to this. Thanks!
HowlinWilf13 same goes for routing
Thanks for your videos. I've recently gotten into woodworking and this is the first thing I'm working on.
I'm a beginner at wood working, I love the way u explain things please always keep it simple and never assume people should know things, I always need the details, at 61 I'm a slow learner
Man you made my day with this. So cool to have you back. We need you Steve!!!!!
You are an excellent instructor. With a minimal intro, you dive right into the project or lecture and you are very concise and well versed. I always learn something when I watch your videos - extremely valuable to a novice such as myself. Thanks - So Much - for sharing your knowledge and expertise!!!
Well thanks Randy. I really appreciate that!
every day the internal struggle between being a cheap bastard and needing to buy a table saw. I need to understand not everything can be achieved with a circular saw.
A DIY router table & a circular saw or cheap tracksaw !! 😎👍☘️
@@peterfitzpatrick7032 Or you turn that circle upside down and make your own table saw. (UA-cam abounds with designs.)
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We found one at Goodwill for $30. Works great.
Don't make my mistake to buy a cheap tablesaw from harbour freight... Wait to put an extra 100 aside and go for a better setup later on
I'm a beginner and have made two boxes so far (3/4 plywood and 1/2 plywood). The first was a mess. The second was gift-able. Some of what you showed, I already figured out on my own. That sacrificial fence is a great idea. Thanks.
I did my first box with your instructions. Thank you very much. God bless!
Fun facts: Ripsaw blades have flat tops. Crosscut blades do not. Rip blades work for rabbits & finger joints better (i.e., cleaner) than crosscuts.
The rabbits are supposed to stay off the tablesaw when you're using it.
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I'll go out and shoot some rabbets ... on my shooting board.
Fun fact, crosscut blades Rip way better than rip blades!
I never knew that Dave !! 😎👍☘️
Not in all cases. I’m looking at a Diablo D1024x ripping blade as I type this, and the teeth are alternately slanted left and right with no square teeth. I solved this myself with a Freud combination blade, LU84M011. That blade has 3 tooth grinds: slant left, slant right, square. It was from this exact operation that I learned to think about how the teeth are ground.
My first box was not perfectly square =( but I know what I did wrong, and it does look pretty nice still! Gonna make another soon to improve on, using Steve's advice.
hey so what did you do wrong? my box is not square. i’m thinking either i needed to rip both sides or i bought bad wood.
@@markandrews0908 When I squared one edge of my board, and then ripped the other edge on the table saw, they were parallel to each other, but not square.
The cause for this, for me at least, was doing the table saw rip too quickly, and having imperceptible wobble on the board.
Not sure if this applies to you, but that's what happened for me.
There's no such thing as too many clamps
The number of clamps needed to complete any project is always every clamp you own, plus one.
I well remember the boatbuilding shops of my youth, in which an entire wall was hung with more clamps than you've ever heard of. Literally 10-20 thousand dollars' worth. And they still ended up having to hack things out of wood, cut giant rubber bands from inner tubes, twist wire down with a t-handle, use pickup tie-down straps...
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You are a wonderful person worth watching. I also work in the field of wood. Greetings from Egypt☺️🏃♂️🤝❤️
Thank you Steve Ramsey for doing these videos. For us new woodworkers, these are wonderful.
Steve, I have a confession to mmmmmmicro jig!
I miss those intro's I have to admit. You always made me smile with them.
Thanks for the video and keep up the great content.
I too liked them very much. Always hate advertisements, but this is different.
Besides, it makes you more aware about safety on the tablesaw; so not only MicroJig benefit from more sales, but I'm pretty sure an unknown number of fingers have been saved over the time already.
If just one finger has been saved from a tablesaw accident, I'd say that it'd be worth it having in every video on UA-cam - especially if that finger is belongs to me. ;)
I miss them too. It sucks that UA-cam is set up such that genius bits like that actually hurt his channel more than help.
As funny as they are, I prefer to not have ads when I pay for the premium service.
I understand, however you can just skip in-video ads; you can't do that with those forced upon you by Google ... sorry ... UA-cam.
@@68HC060 I like to have UA-cam running when I sleep and I prefer to sleep without advertisement. I really wish content creators were paid enough to not need in video adverts. Especially that horrible type where they Segway into it as if it was part of the video subject.
I took up woodworking in my 70's in retirement. The first thing I did was sign up for Steve's woodworking for mere mortals Weekend Woodworker course, after I bought his recommended tools. That course changed my life and I've been using the many lessons I learned ever since to make all kinds of things from wall hangings to a queen sized bed. Steve makes it easy and fun, and throws a few laughs in along the way. He also teaches many lessons on safety, and always keeps your pocketbook in mind. I'm no artist, so I prefer to follow instructions....and I've found no one better than Steve Ramsey to provide those instructions.
dang that sound of the lid dropping in at the end was so nice.
Hi Steve! Just finished making my first box! It's not perfect, but it was a good learning experience. Just a side note. On your free plans, the second page showing the materials needed says to get 3/8" thick wood. Both the video and the measurements shown on the next pages are based off of 3/4" thick wood. I only caught it after I bought the 3/8" thick wood so I had to adjust some measurements. Not the worst thing in the world (and good practice anyways), but just thought I'd let you know. Keep up the good work!
I just finished the box and it was an AWESOME learning experience and for to spend time with my father. I changed the height from 3" to 5" and put hinges on it. Thank you so much for the plans.
Just about every woodworking project starts with a MICROJIG, MAKER OF THE GRIPPER.
Steve, I know you recommend a table saw but some of us have no room in our lives for one. Any chance you could do a box video that shows how to use other types of joint and methods using hand held power and/or manual tools?
Seconded.
Check out Paul Sellers videos
Exactly.
U could use 45 degree cuts on a miter and for the bottom you could use small strips if wood inside the box to keep the bottom from going too high
A circular saw is basically the same as a table saw, but you move the saw instead of the wood. Also, a lot of people just attach a handheld circular saw to a table to make their own table saw.
You are a genuine legend. Keep up the good work.
Larrisa
Thank you for all your videos! I made my first box today!
I just made this box yay! My very first project. It taught me so much! Thank you for your videos.
Cool 😎
Wow, you do great teaching videos!!
When I learned to sew, I learned everything was a pillow case.
I love basic, accessible instructions like this. Thanks!
And thank you for using safety gear. So tired of seeing videos where people maybe doing good work but modeling crappy habits.
Nice work Steve! Great to see you again!
Hey just came back to say thanks, I follow your metric template and manged to finished my first hobby project.
I also gifted it to my mum, she seemed impressed!!
Kind regards
Been watching your videos while I'm setting up my workshop. Have all the basic tools which should get me by for a while. Made my first cuts on the table saw this morning. Went through all the visualizing ,etc., like you talk about, and it all worked out great! I was a little nervous going into it with the table saw, but the grr ripper worked just as I expected. Made the box, although I didn't do the top. On the first rabbit, I measured from the wrong side of the blade and made the cut too wide. Glad I tested it after the first cut, and then I adjusted. Here's to many more project to follow!
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Or you’ve thought of making something custom for a specific need
Or you’ve struggled to find detailed plans to build your dream project
Instead of spending days, months or years looking for something or spending a fortune hiring someone to do it for you or you crave the satisfaction of creating something beautiful with your own hands. i can show you a program. let me know if you are interested
Great video. I like the way you keep it simple. I'm just curious though, why you chose a bottom rabbet, rather than using a groove to inset the bottom. I've made thousands of small boxes and trays, working in a production shop and have always found that a groove is just as easy to make as a rabbet, without the need to glue the bottom in place.
What was that that you sprayed on at the end? Btw this video is amazing! Such a simple project explained SO well!
Welcome back “ole’ Steve!” Loved this video!
This was the first video of Steve's I ever saw...not entirely sure how it came into my algorithm, but I have never looked back since. Current member of the Weekend Woodworker and Weekend Workshop courses! Love it.
I really appreciate straightforward instruction on practical projects. Thanks.
I could watch your videos all day Steve 😍😍😍
Thank you!
Hey +Steve Ramsey, I like how you explain your project with simple easy to learn instructions. Also thanks for your tool list, I manage to pick up a lot of tools well under $1000.
10:18 that lid close sound, so satisfying
I have intermediate to advanced level toolset and a beginner level mindset! I am so excited to find your videos.
I am 100% new to woodworking; and took your weekend woodworker course; it was better than excellent! I've seen nothing online that even comes close to the quality of your video demonstrations and depth of explanations. Now even more so with the pandemic, I wish you offered classes on building smaller items that could be mailed as gifts. If so, I would be first in line to take those.
My dad always said those 'rabbet' cuts are called rebates and I've never seen a shred of evidence that he is right. Well, here in South Africa we use the UK terminology and I'm glad I've finally found some proof as to why he referred to them that way.
I've always wondered which came first, the rabbet or the rebate.
@@David_K_pi All I know is that if you buy tires at Discount Tires, the end of the world comes before the rebate.
I’ve always wanted to learn how to woodwork. Maybe a box will be my first piece.
Steve, you are a great woodworker and you are a great presenter. Congratulations on the beautiful work ! I take your work as my source of inspiration and learning in the art of working wood.
I appreciate you very much! I have been binging on your videos for two weeks now and I wanted to say hi and THANK YOU! I picked this vid to post on, as it is both rather fresh and has this beginner, weekend woodworker spirit as well. I assume there are a lot more passive viewers of your channel than active ones. It must suck not to be able to know how many people you are actually inspiring and educating with this. I have enormous respect for what you are doing here.
Too bad I don't own a house and a garage for my own workshop yet. For guys like me, living in a city or without workshop real estate, there are options still. Hobby enthusiast workshops are growing like mushrooms in bigger cities (in Germany at least). There might be such a thing in your vicinity.
Just want to say thank you for the videos. I've watched this video numerous times now and I am still learning new things each time I watch. Since this has become my new hobby and therapy, your videos are perfect and always very detailed on how to do it all. So thank you.
Great video, love boxes, but after the intro I expected you making the box with only 1/4 of all tools you used :/
Great Craftsmanship man
As a woodworker, I learned the hard way. I started off not knowing how to do anything, and worked my way up. I originally used to nail everything together. Boxes, desks anything really. In reality, the best way is wood glue and a dovetail joint. I have enough skill now to chisel a dovetail joint. But, I would not recommend this for beginners. A miter joint is simplistic and easier to produce. By no means am I an expert, and I still have a lot to learn, but I want to encourage everyone to try woodworking. It is tons of fun and the final product is extremely rewarding.
Thank you
I was getting disheartened then because even this box seems difficult at the minute because he is talking about items and I don't know what they are yet.
Can you recommend any books where I can learn?
Good job as usual young man. 😎
Hey Steve, I followed your procedure and made my first box. It's a box - I'll say that much for it - but it didn't turn out QUITE as good as yours. The biggest lesson I learned is to be aware of the blade kerf and which side of the blade you have in mind when you are setting the fence. Thanks loads for the video and I will keep practicing.
I made one in Rose Wood when I began, dovetail joints as well with nothing more than a tenon saw glue and sand paper, you learn a lot.
Have you ever wanted to build something because you cannot find it in retail
Or you’ve thought of making something custom for a specific need
Or you’ve struggled to find detailed plans to build your dream project
Instead of spending days, months or years looking for something or spending a fortune hiring someone to do it for you or you crave the satisfaction of creating something beautiful with your own hands. i can show you a program. let me know if you are interested
Simple but really enjoyed that video, nothing more frustrating than watching a 'simple how to' and then seeing the woodworker use tools or equipment not available to me (dado blades for instance).
You can buy them on Amazon.. here in URuguay those are not available either and I could get them via amazon.
You don't need a dado blade. Multiple passes with a regular blade.
Build a router table & you can route the dados !! 😎👍☘️🍺
2:33 Be wery wery quiet. we're cutting rabbets heheheheheheheheh...
Hahaha. Great timing.... You had me laughing out loud :) :)
That’s supposed to be vewy quiet. Because it’s rabbet season. No, duck season. No rabbet season. No duck season, and I demand that you shoot me now!
What's in the box? WHAT'S IN THE BOX?
@@tstuff Jack, Jack's in the Box.
That was actually Brad Pitts line in Se7en where he ends up finding his wife's head in a box.
Your the best wood working channel
Well thank you!
Agreed!!
You're Grrrr!!!!
i love how you wear the proper protection 😊 you are one of the very few who do
Following you from Pakiatan. I am basically an officer in Pakistan but love people who work with hands and are professionals