What would you keep in this box? Check out the build article for more details: ibuildit.ca/projects/making-a-manly-box/ Plans for the Ultimate Box Joint Jig: ibuildit.ca/plans/ultimate-box-joint-jig/
John - Having watched your channel for a while, I remember when you rough milled the wood from the tree. Really satisfying to see it come together in such a beautiful piece. For a box, I was amazed at how many different techniques were used. The key being, they were used by a pro craftsman. Thanks for taking the time to make a video of it.
My father build a hardwood box over 30 years ago in his father's carpenter shop to hold oil paints. Both my Father and Grandfather have passed away, but I still have the box. It's pretty beat up and still has its original finish, but I think of them every time I look at it. I've been thinking of building one for my step son. It's important for men to make and gift these things. Instant sub for the opening joke LOL
This is an honest project. No cheating with glorified cnc machines. Real know-how and adaptation to the project as it comes to life. Great result in the end!
John, it is incredible to see the breadth of work you have put in over the years - this video was a beautiful creation made on your multitude of amazing creations. It really struck me and made me appreciate how much you have shared with us over the years. Thank you
That method for coving the panel on the table saw is absolutely genius. All this time I thought I needed a big 3xp3nsive router bit to do that. Thank you
Gorgeous little box. Thanks for explaining the how-to as well. As a beginner, I loved seeing all the different techniques, especially using the table saw for the coved lid!
Wow! That box is stunning! Your craftsmanship is great, but that beautiful spalted maple, with the tung oil finish, really steals the show. Nicely done, John.
Wow a real treat it's not Often that you make projects completely out of''real''wood . I was gonna 'comment/ ask' why you didn't made the groove first and then the box joint but the article cleared that up ! Store it with your plans and Tell '' this is the mastercopy'' since the box is made by the master! Hope to see more projects like this.👌
Marvelous pattern in the wood. I would definitely keep such a work of art. I would keep "treasures" in there; my mother's earrings, some of my kid's drawings, a gift from a dear friend.
john you probably don't hear it enough but your a got dam genius! While watching you operate that box joint jig that you created i was observing the mechanics involved and even though i've seen it before this time it hit me the amount of ingenuity that went into something most folks would buy from rockler and be done. same applies to many of your tools but the impressive part is these are not novelty replicas or display items rather you actually use the hell out of the tools you create and that's freaking awesome brother!!!!
First, love the way you got the grain wrap around the box. Very nice and really does justice to the wood. Second, That cove detail on the lid works great as it shows off some of the depth of the grain.
Got halfway through on my coffee break. Looking forward to watching the whole thing when I get home from work. Always a pleasure watching your videos John
Thanks John I really appreciate that that's a beautiful box. Concerning those hinges I've once heard that there is nothing more permanent than a temporary arrangement. Secondly, I really like the thought of using that extended fence I have made one and it works great I've had it for years. It is really good at straightening boards. My fence is 8 ft long and I even made a 10 ft long fence with 6ft in extensions. Obviously the long fences aren't needed very often but they will accommodate eight foot long material, when needed. Keep up the good work and the projects I love them.
Wow! Wish I could give this more than one thumbs up! Beautiful piece of wood, and the perfect use for it! Elegant simple design. Love how you used so many of your shop built tools throughout. Think the power sander is the only tool you didn’t make. Very clever how you fixed the broken box joint ends. Really great project and video. Thanks John!
Beautiful wood and a super design. Excellent workmanship. I'm certain you will get pleasure from this little box every time you open the lid. All the best.
That's a mighty fine box John. Excellent workmanship and good call on choosing that wood from the tree that was taken down from your property. Unspent change box? Thumbs ups, ah huh, you bet.
I've watched a lot of your videos John, and I gotta say, I really like this one, especially. A totally stunning build from start to finish, and an absolutely gorgeous box in the end! Your craftsmanship is amazing, and definitely something I look up to. Thanks so much for sharing this.
That's a really nice box - and there's just something perfect about making things from wood you've harvested / has come from your property. I have some ash and cherry that's been drying for a couple years now, maybe I'll make my own keep-sake box....
Wow you are so talented. I never subscribe to anything but I am so intrigued by every little item that has been used in your shop. I must see more of your work.
Note to self, next time I'm doing box joints cut some in a scrap piece while I'm set up to cut them just in case I need a repair piece. Nice looking box John, I got some very good tips from this video. On a side note I was toying with building a jointer out of parts I salvaged from a 12 1/2" planer, I'd all but given up on the idea till i saw you using your homemade jointer.
Like this box video John especially the way you put the curved shape on the box top. I think I will have a go at a similar box myself. Thank for the idea, I alway watch most of your videos because it's good to see woodworking from different angles. Keep up the good work John. 👍👍👍
Wow - that is one of the best making a wooden box videos I've seen - a really pretty box at the end. However, I do think it probably needs a front fastener to finish it. You have a fantastic skill.
This is truely a piece of art to my eyes. Basically you took this raw piece of wood which could potentially be interesting, and you made it shine like a treasure after a few hours of work! As a beginner in woodworking, I would love to see the hidden value in pieces of wood I have here and there... Cheers man, keep on doing good !
Mat Dime, I think you could make nice pistol box like this, also good time to check out the fire wood pile. You have to love John's projects and home built equipment, some of the best i have ever seen!
Very nice John. Beautiful box. I love box joints for projects like this over dovetails or other joints. I have a couple chunks of wood I'm saving for some special future project, I guess we all do.
What would you keep in this box?
Check out the build article for more details:
ibuildit.ca/projects/making-a-manly-box/
Plans for the Ultimate Box Joint Jig:
ibuildit.ca/plans/ultimate-box-joint-jig/
I would keep some Valkyrie's stuff into it. 😉
Nice box. Love the wood grain!!!!
Cigars? Or maybe an urn for a loved one? A beautiful box built by a master craftsman no matter what’s stored inside.
The heart of the one that broke mine...
Just kidding, but somebody had to say it! Awesome box Brother! Once again, I loved the video!
Beautiful box! I enjoy your work so much, I look forward to every post! Thank you, keep’em coming.
Looks like a cigar box.
Not 9 seconds in and John made my day.
John - Having watched your channel for a while, I remember when you rough milled the wood from the tree. Really satisfying to see it come together in such a beautiful piece. For a box, I was amazed at how many different techniques were used. The key being, they were used by a pro craftsman. Thanks for taking the time to make a video of it.
Thanks for the kind words and for watching it :)
Nice to see you making projects. Always nice to see how you approach challenges.
Intro of the year.
Beautiful work John! You have so much home built equipment now that I have to look twice at where the jig ends and the piece starts 😉
He really should paint his homemade equipment.
I heard green is a good colour for that :)
Jehty naah, he picked nice wood :) and it seems John is more of a natural colors-tones-shades guy
Wow AWESOME 🙏. Du bist der Beste . . .
My father build a hardwood box over 30 years ago in his father's carpenter shop to hold oil paints. Both my Father and Grandfather have passed away, but I still have the box. It's pretty beat up and still has its original finish, but I think of them every time I look at it. I've been thinking of building one for my step son. It's important for men to make and gift these things. Instant sub for the opening joke LOL
This is an honest project. No cheating with glorified cnc machines. Real know-how and adaptation to the project as it comes to life. Great result in the end!
The color really came out with the Oil. Great job.
John, it is incredible to see the breadth of work you have put in over the years - this video was a beautiful creation made on your multitude of amazing creations. It really struck me and made me appreciate how much you have shared with us over the years. Thank you
You have such humble narrating, you are obviously a master of your craft , cool gadgets, thanx for the video keep making that saw dust
Once again a perfect video. Craftsmanship, narration, production, aesthetics...
Thank you again
You are a truly Craftsman. The amount of homemade jigs, clamps, etc. is astounding. Keep it up on your presentations. Thank U.
That method for coving the panel on the table saw is absolutely genius. All this time I thought I needed a big 3xp3nsive router bit to do that. Thank you
Gorgeous little box. Thanks for explaining the how-to as well. As a beginner, I loved seeing all the different techniques, especially using the table saw for the coved lid!
Yes, that part really caught my attention, had never seen that technique before.
Nice job.
Using tung oil was in very good taste. You stuck it out, and didn't let it lick you.
That wood is Devine! Great job John
Wow! That box is stunning! Your craftsmanship is great, but that beautiful spalted maple, with the tung oil finish, really steals the show. Nicely done, John.
This thing looks ridiculously good. How you solved the inevitable problems every project comes with is also great to watch and good to learn from.
Beautiful box! It's so great to see all of your hand-made tools in action along the process of building things.
Thanks :)
i like the 2 sticks slide together to measure the inside of the groove!! slick little trick.
John, you are better than a surgeon. Beautiful. I wish I could do it like that.
You are a fantastic and fun guy, mixing incredible knowledge and technique with wit and accomplishment. LOVED this piece. Excellent.
Beautiful wood, beautiful finish, beautiful box. Beautiful.
I'm a big fan of that cove cut on the raised panel! Well done!
It's amazing all the things you are doing with a table saw
Wow a real treat it's not Often that you make projects completely out of''real''wood .
I was gonna 'comment/ ask' why you didn't made the groove first and then the box joint but the article cleared that up !
Store it with your plans and Tell '' this is the mastercopy'' since the box is made by the master!
Hope to see more projects like this.👌
John, I love your channel. You are a fantastic woodworker and teacher!
Marvelous pattern in the wood. I would definitely keep such a work of art. I would keep "treasures" in there; my mother's earrings, some of my kid's drawings, a gift from a dear friend.
Beautiful work
john you probably don't hear it enough but your a got dam genius! While watching you operate that box joint jig that you created i was observing the mechanics involved and even though i've seen it before this time it hit me the amount of ingenuity that went into something most folks would buy from rockler and be done. same applies to many of your tools but the impressive part is these are not novelty replicas or display items rather you actually use the hell out of the tools you create and that's freaking awesome brother!!!!
First, love the way you got the grain wrap around the box. Very nice and really does justice to the wood.
Second, That cove detail on the lid works great as it shows off some of the depth of the grain.
Very beautiful. There are boxes and then there's yours.
BEAUTIFUL, you've come a long way from the day you and your brother reworked that door and frame at the school. Well done.
That is a beautiful box and a great place to store your Valkyries.
Great build. Wonderful to have the old video!
Got halfway through on my coffee break. Looking forward to watching the whole thing when I get home from work. Always a pleasure watching your videos John
I like your approach and the outcome that you shared. This box is totally you!
Beautiful result, well explained and some really useful techniques in that video - thank you.
John, what a beautiful piece!
From a tree in your back yard to that, pretty incredible my friend.
Gary
Beautiful craftsmanship!
Nice to see a woodworking project for a change. I like it a lot. Thanks for sharing your talents.
That is some beautiful timber. Nice job John.
I enjoyed the slightly longer video. Gives more of a chance to tell the whole story. And although it's not an original story, I still enjoy all of it.
God damn that's a good looking box !!! Nice work John !!! Man that wood .....
Thanks John I really appreciate that that's a beautiful box. Concerning those hinges I've once heard that there is nothing more permanent than a temporary arrangement. Secondly, I really like the thought of using that extended fence I have made one and it works great I've had it for years. It is really good at straightening boards. My fence is 8 ft long and I even made a 10 ft long fence with 6ft in extensions. Obviously the long fences aren't needed very often but they will accommodate eight foot long material, when needed. Keep up the good work and the projects I love them.
That was a work of art! loved watching it.
really well done John. I enjoyed this one a lot.
great looking box john, and workmanship.
Wow, the box would be more beautiful than anything you would put in it! Excellent video!!!
Stunning piece of wood. Beautiful box John.
That wood with the Tung oil looks beautiful!
That wood is stunningly beautiful
Wood looks beautiful
That wood looks great.
That box is interesting proyect. Thanks for sharing. Greetings from California.
Your cold open gave me a chuckle. I shared with some friends, showed my wife, and then showed my son. Humor FTW.
John I so enjoy your videos, and I love your ingenuity thanks
John, What an absolute Joy to Watch, Thank You ! Love that Box/Finger Joint Jig You used too
Wow! Wish I could give this more than one thumbs up! Beautiful piece of wood, and the perfect use for it! Elegant simple design. Love how you used so many of your shop built tools throughout. Think the power sander is the only tool you didn’t make. Very clever how you fixed the broken box joint ends. Really great project and video. Thanks John!
Wow, just Wow!!! You have inspired me to learn more!! Thank You
Beautiful wood and a super design. Excellent workmanship. I'm certain you will get pleasure from this little box every time you open the lid. All the best.
That's a mighty fine box John. Excellent workmanship and good call on choosing that wood from the tree that was taken down from your property. Unspent change box? Thumbs ups, ah huh, you bet.
Spectacular looking woodgrain there!
That turned out really nice! Nothing like sticking tung on a box !
Hey John! One of your best! You sound really happy!
I've watched a lot of your videos John, and I gotta say, I really like this one, especially.
A totally stunning build from start to finish, and an absolutely gorgeous box in the end!
Your craftsmanship is amazing, and definitely something I look up to. Thanks so much for sharing this.
Very nice, John!! Thanks for the video!
Very nice Mr Heisz! I like it.
Your box is beautiful, John.
oh my god COMMON SENSE and the guts to say so. You have my attention and subscription.
That box is gorgeous! Nicely done
That's a really nice box - and there's just something perfect about making things from wood you've harvested / has come from your property. I have some ash and cherry that's been drying for a couple years now, maybe I'll make my own keep-sake box....
The grain is stunning and was a perfect choice for the box. Great work!
Beautiful! I like the curve you gave the top panel. I also like the tool u use to change the table saw blade.
Beautiful colour
John it's a beautiful box mate I love
John Thanks for sharing and the great education.. you are a master craftsman.
Very nice box and piece of art! Very well done.
Wow you are so talented. I never subscribe to anything but I am so intrigued by every little item that has been used in your shop. I must see more of your work.
Thats a really good looking box .
It's quite the educational and enjoyable experience to watch your process and to see your excellent finished piece. Thanks
Note to self, next time I'm doing box joints cut some in a scrap piece while I'm set up to cut them just in case I need a repair piece. Nice looking box John, I got some very good tips from this video. On a side note I was toying with building a jointer out of parts I salvaged from a 12 1/2" planer, I'd all but given up on the idea till i saw you using your homemade jointer.
The grain looks amazing
Like this box video John especially the way you put the curved shape on the box top. I think I will have a go at a similar box myself. Thank for the idea, I alway watch most of your videos because it's good to see woodworking from different angles. Keep up the good work John. 👍👍👍
Wow - that is one of the best making a wooden box videos I've seen - a really pretty box at the end. However, I do think it probably needs a front fastener to finish it. You have a fantastic skill.
This is truely a piece of art to my eyes. Basically you took this raw piece of wood which could potentially be interesting, and you made it shine like a treasure after a few hours of work!
As a beginner in woodworking, I would love to see the hidden value in pieces of wood I have here and there...
Cheers man, keep on doing good !
man... that table saw looks like it's working out great
Lovely job John
Mat Dime, I think you could make nice pistol box like this, also good time to check out the fire wood pile. You have to love John's projects and home built equipment, some of the best i have ever seen!
That ultimate jig is amazing! I want one! Still only a novice at wood working though
absolutely beautiful.......bravo John!! a pleasure to watch your work!!
very nice box and nice to see how you made it
Very nice John. Beautiful box. I love box joints for projects like this over dovetails or other joints. I have a couple chunks of wood I'm saving for some special future project, I guess we all do.
Very nice John!
Very nice looking box, great job. 👍👍👍
Great looking work.
Beautiful -- worth the three-year wait.