Cut Stupid Simple Box Joints without Measuring!
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- Опубліковано 25 лип 2024
- Here is how I make stupid simple box joints that require no measuring or complicated jigs. Box joints always look fantastic, but they can be hard to get right. Here is my stupid simple method to cutting box joints that go together perfectly, but require no measuring.
If you have watched my content for a while, you know that I make a lot of wood boxes. That’s because what you typically see on my channel are things for customers and people usually ask me to make them boxes. One thing that I haven’t covered is my stupid simple way of making box joints.
I don’t do any measuring when I make box joint joinery. Everything is by eye. I use a stop block and flip the board from side to side so that no matter what I do, my joints are equal on the top and bottom of the box. I recommend giving this woodworking joint a try. It’s really simple and will give your box a really cool look.
If you want to see a full box build video, check out the rosewood box that I made from wood salvaged from a fire. It uses similar box joints.
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I’ll be 77 next month and brand new at woodworking. Have always been interested but ‘life’ had other plans for me. This lesson for simple box joints is one I can grasp and do not need a
pro level work shop. You were talking to me, not a life long cabinet maker. I cannot thank you enough!
25 years behind you, beyond that, ditto story.
70 .....was a heavy equipment op, graders and dozers, couldn't nail 2 boards together if i tried. now, thanks to these people, i now can at least cut a straight line, sometimes, but hey woodworking is satisfying huh
@@louislandi938 I’m late responding,(as usual) hoping you are still enjoying woodworking. I’m 68 in UK and started when I retired. Very enjoyable experience but haven’t started proper joinery yet. I think I will start with box joints
This is the way I like to make box joints. Hated all those complicated jigs. 😖
Several tries and I now am capable of making simple but beautiful box with a box joint , thanks Newton !! This opens all sorts of new doors for me just knowing that I can do the doubted , if that makes sense !
Just had to subscribe, I love simplicity, It is the best. Thankyou for taking all the complication out of it.
I sure like the ease of this method. Thanks!
Nice, I will do this with the box I am just about to start on, age 67 and new at this game, still learning all about woodwork from the younger people for a change.
Good simple and well explained Thank you.
Can't wait to try.
This was awesome ! Thank you so much! God bless 🙏
Exactly what I was looking for!
…always, always keep your EYES open on the running blades!
Excellent video !!
Thank you for your wisdom
Awesome! Thanks
DaYum that IS stupid simple. Subscribed! Been looking forever for this exact video. Thanks a million!
I'm really glad you liked it! Thanks for watching.
Good tips! Thanks.
So, yeah, I'm getting tired of making bird houses and planters and benches, oh my. My skills are rather crude and rudimentary, I call my skills 'crudementary'. Been trying my hand at boxes lately and came across your videos. Great timing! I struggled just today with a sliding lid box and one of your videos showed me what I need to do. And this with the box joints is just great. Oh yeah, I'm 72, I don't have a shop, just a shed and a carport. You're lucky I don't live in your neighborhood (or do I?), otherwise you'd have this old man hanging around in your shop all day with you, bugging you with questions. Thanks for sharing your skills and your expertise and for having a sense of humor while you do!
That's awesome brother, I'll have too give them a shot 👍
I’m going to make this box tomorrow,thank you
That was awesome 👌
Great video.
great technique, nice and simple :-)
Very nice and simple
Watched a few of your videos. Nicely done simplifying woodworking for a 65 year old newbie. New subscriber here!
That is awesome thanks
Nice one 👍
Thank you for your clear explanation new subscriber.
Perfect timing! I only have a very small section that I want to creat the same finger joint on…its for my Stop Block on my Table Saw Sled. Once I’ve glued it, I will Pin the fingers for even more strength.
Great idea to have a sacrificial board to prevent breakout! However, great video.
Box joints for dummies! WOW. I'm gonna have to try this.
Seriously, you'll love it.
NIce. Thank you!
Lovely work - thank you! You can also make halving joints in a similar way, which are nice for frames. :)
THANK YOU!!!
This is great! I've been trying to plan how I'll start making these and this is by far the m most idiot proof guide I've seen.
I'm all about figuring out an idiot proof way to do stuff. 🤣
I've snuck up on finger joint lines for years! But it's tricky and you've got to pay attention as sneaking over 1mm will show up in the joint!
love that fact that there's no complicated jig to pre-build
thanks
I like how this doesn't depend on measurements and will be super fast with a dado stack. Thanks.
Absolutely. I always want to take measuring out of the equation if I can.
Good video! Would love to see the same project made without a table saw, just hand tools.
Oh that's good, thank you
Thanks for checking it out. 👍
May seem obvious, but with your test fits as you approach the final thickness of the middle part, if you flip over the section you're cutting away twice the material. So if it's just barely tight, I would suggest fine tuning with some sandpaper instead of going back to the table saw. It's been a frustrating thing for me before that I think I did it right only to realize I made some silly mistake like cutting away twice as much as I had planned and ended up with a loose fitting joint.
Great tip, thanks!
Well, the only thing about that is that you'll be fine tuning several pieces. But true, that is better than taking off too much.
I really like you simple way you make box joints. You have a new subscriber.
Keeping things simple has always worked well for me!
@@NewtonMakes I agree. One of my life's philosophies is KISS. Keep It Simple Stupid.
Could you make joints with more fingers in a similar way, maybe 3 fingers mating with 2 fingers?
I'm guessing the method would be a bit more complex, but any tips for doing this would be helpful.
Thanks for the tips.
Another great video! 👍I see the 2x4 box vid used multiple box joints and you show it being but I am not so sharp so while I may be able to figure out the cuts on my own do you have a video explaining how to use the simple box joint concept for multiple joints? Thanks again, sorry for all the questions!
The 2x4 box had multiple box joints. I didn't show step by step when I did it. It's the same principle. I'll write it down as a possible video idea for the future. 👊👍
Great demo.. thx for showing this. I’ll be putting the idiot proof method to the test soon.
At 5:37 in the video, why do you lay the pieces end to end instead of on top and simply trace the shape? You’re a great teacher, I learn something in all your videos.
I have to replace the lift on my saw before I try these. Can't keep it from moving down.
Where can I buy the lock and clasp you used on this beautiful box?
What type of bottom did you add to this type of box? Thanks
Which ply is best for door?
How would it work if I want more fingers?
Same process, add more fingers. I did it on my recent video about making something from a 2x4. Head to my channel and check it from two weeks ago.
can these be done with a circular saw as opposed to a table saw?
That would be out of my safety comfort zone. I'd use a hand saw and chisels before I use a circular saw.
That's a crazy question!
...depends how many fingers you have left
This still includes "measuring", doesn't it?
T- riffic method!
Subscribe to your channel but I can't get alerts to new content...it says the channel is for kids so this feature is disabled?
@@NewtonMakes It is weird, I tried to find a solution but was unsuccessful. Thanks for looking into it!
So why not just use a dado blade
You can. I personally rarely use them because I don't enjoy setting them up.
And also, because table saws in Europe are manufactured or for sale with a short arbor so dado sets can't be installed.
Wenn ein Chef überzeugt ist das er ein schlechtes Produkt hat gibt er viel Geld für Werbung aus😇
Several tries and I now am capable of making simple but beautiful box with a box joint , thanks Newton !! This opens all sorts of new doors for me just knowing that I can do the doubted , if that makes sense !
You're going to nail your future projects. You got this!