4 Days to Make This Wooden Box? Lots of Details. Dovetails, Veneer, Ebony, Miters. Beginner Friendly
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- Опубліковано 21 сер 2024
- I wanted to make my wife a special box for Christmas that was packed with details without going over the top. Can we make the box really interesting while still being subtle and elegant? I gave it my best shot. Can we make it in 4 days? Watch and find out! (Spoiler alert: I fail spectacularly)
In this video, we tackle milling some really pretty walnut, dovetails, a tiger maple veneer, ebony pulls and inlay, miters, trays, finishing, and throw in a couple of dad jokes along the way. There are some techniques here that are a little more advanced but a new, beginner woodworker will still find plenty of useful information. A nice balance of hand tools and power tools makes the project even more fun.
Questions? Please ask in the comments and I'm always happy to answer!
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Kevin Almeyda of Quill Woodworks.
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While your wife may not notice that grain match and wrap it's a detail that sets this box apart. I've noticed my wife wouldn't call something like that out but if I showed her two boxes, one with a detail like that and one without she'll like the grain matched box. There's something about it that's more pleasing to the eye even if they don't realize all the extra work that went into it. Nice project Kevin!
Thanks Keaton. My wife loves the box and when she watched the video she appreciated the effort. Us woodworkers should definitely point out the cool stuff instead of just pointing out our mistakes!
Beautiful box. I sure hoped to see you sign the bottom of it. My wife would never notice the four way grain match, but I would see it every time I looked at the box. Love your videos!
If you love my videos, I’ll keep making ‘em! Thanks for the kind words, friend.
I love these videos. Just what I'm looking for, doing some smaller, tidy items.
You have a knack for woodworking and video production. I hope you continue doing so for a long time. I've learned something from each of you videos. Thank you.
I’m glad you’ve picked up some useful info from them, Bill. Makes me very happy. Thanks for watching!
Just a beautiful piece of work. Such high resolution. Something to aspire to.
Thanks for watching, Jason. Means a lot.
Well done Kevin, it’s really fun to see you super skilled Woodworker in action. Love your collection of tools and your shop layout. Excellent job on the video.
Bob, thank you buddy! Looking forward to catching up at the next guild meeting.
Hi Kevin, don’t know you at all.
But I was thinking exactly the same as Bob.
I would like to add that I really like your style of presentation, calm and very informative.
If I eventually end up with half off your skill set (and half of your shop and tools)😊, I would be very proud.
Great video Kevin. I watched the whole video. You are very relaxed and easy to watch. Keep up the good work bud!
I appreciate the support, Gary!
Beautiful box. Great video. Cant wait for more!
I’ll keep at it, Ethan. Thank you!
Beautiful box, Kevin! Nice design and choice of woods. That osmo finish came out great too. I'm considering using it and this video helped make my mind up on it.
Thanks Sean! Since you buff it off between coats it’s really great for our dusty shops too. I appreciate you watching!
Wow. That's a gorgeous box! And so well planned.
I enjoyed watching you build this - thank you for sharing with all of us. 🥰
Thanks for the encouragement, Skip!
Awesome build! I really enjoy your style of videos... Simple to follow and some humor sprinkled in here and there. 👍 Keep them coming!!
Always appreciated, Anthony! Thanks buddy.
What a wonderful video. Very clean build and outstanding commentary. My new favorite UA-cam channel.
Well, this comment put a big smile on my face. Thanks so much!
Love the channel, keep it up!
Will do, Jesse. Thanks!
Wonderful project. I really enjoy how you present.
Installing hinges like this is when I use “egg beater” hand drill.
Beautiful work. I learned so much watching this, and I've made several decorative boxes. Thank you for sharing this!
Thanks for the kind words, Jeremy!
Kevin, very nice work sir. Just watched a few of your videos. Got a laugh about the tools you said you did not use and what you could have bought with their cost. After 40 years of woodworking I went thru mine and lo and behold, a new truck came into view. Will watch the rest of your videos, thanks again.
I appreciate you watching, William. Enjoy the new truck!
amazing detail.i am new to woodworking and this opened my eyes. thank you
Glad you liked the video and best of luck in your journey. It’s a great hobby!
I think this is my all-time favorite woodworking video on UA-cam. I've got some card-players in my family and you've inspired me to try making an imitation - I can only hope it comes out half as nice!
What a nice thing to say. Your kind words are very much appreciated and I’m glad you enjoyed the video!
Lovely work 👍
Thanks Kevin!
I live in South Texas gets really hot ,yellow or white glue sets up Fast. Hyde glue really works best for complicated glue ups. Chopping dovetails is the most satisfying job in the shop.
Really nice
Appreciate it
Thank you for sharing the business card tip, it is a swell idea.
Glad you liked it and thanks for watching!
Very nice
Thanks Matt
I love your attention to detail in both your woodworking, which is exceptional, but also your video making, which is concise and thankfully free from smash cuts and flummery. You get to the point, so I learn a lot from your videos with no wasted time. And hello from Minnesota, by the way.
I think we feel the same way about the videos we like to watch, David! And we’re currently planning our annual trip to Minnesota to visit my wife’s family. Always nice to spend time at the farm and away from the city and traffic of New York.
Gorgeous, and the level of craftsmanship is off the charts (as always)... and, silly as it sounds, watching the card tray do the "slow drop" as the air displaces was kinda sexy LOL...
I’ll admit, when I first saw the tray slowly lower I thought, “Now that will make a cool shot!”. Thanks for the kind words and for watching, Brian!
Beautiful box and well explained... wishing I can develop the skills to make a box like that. From Cape Town.
It puts a big smile on my face knowing someone from halfway around the world enjoyed my video. Thanks for watching, Etienne!
This was such a pleasure to watch, wow! The end product is truly amazing!
Loved the video, great pacing and narration, and great details! Boxes are such a great way to make a lot from a little.
Glad you enjoyed it, Baxter. I appreciate you watching!
Beautiful work my friend!
Thank for the nice words and for watching, Amaury!
Fantastic,thanks for sharing
Thank you for watching, Ken!
Very cool build!
Thank you, Lee! It was a fun one.
Thanks for sharing
I appreciate you watching!
Beautiful box. I will never be as good as you are.
I appreciate you watching, Larry!
Really been loving your videos. Box came out great. You’ve got me wanting to try the Osmo top oil now.
Thanks, TWC. I’m essentially down to two finishes now. Shellac and the Top Oil. The Top Oil is a little pricey but a little goes a long way. I’ve never tried its direct competitors like Rubio Monocoat. I imagine they’re very similar but I have my technique down with the Osmo product so…if it ain’t broke. Thanks again for watching!
Really nice work. After making your wife such a nice gift did she let you win a game?
We did play a few games since I made it and she’s mopped the floor with me every time! Thanks for watching, Kurt.
Great vid. Subbed!
Much appreciated!
A beautiful box. Like any piece, most people will see but not notice all the details that make a project like this more beautiful as a result. You fid make it in time for Eastern Orthodox Christmas, btw. Did the gift challenge specify which Christmss was the deadline?
The funny thing is the only ones who had their handmade gifts ready on the 25th were our two kids. My wife was a few days behind schedule making her gift too. Thanks for watching!
That fourth cut for separating the lid always makes me nervous. I usually make the last two cuts a little less than all the way through. You made it look easy though...
I’m a big fan of the spacer that’s inserted after the third cut. Does a nice job of pivoting the lid away from the blade as it is set free. Still stressful though!
@@quillwoodworks i assume you are putting pressure against the fence by pushing against the top half of the box above the spacer, but "not to much pressure"
I’m sorry, Tom. I forgot to answer this. Yes, the spacer acts as a pivot point. A little pressure against the fence so when the cut is complete the now-released top pivots out of the way of the blade.
Beautiful work . The finished product is amazing. From start to finish, how long did it take you please?
Thanks Kevan. Around 20 hours spread over 5 or 6 days.
Thanks for the reply, about 20hrs spread over 5>6 days is a pretty good timeframe for me. I'm nowhere near your skill level, so about 30hrs spread over 8>10 days would be my timeframe and I'd be very happy with that.@@quillwoodworks
What wood are you gluing veneer to?
Hey Bill. It was glued to MDF. If I recall correctly, 3/8” thick.
I'm confused. What's a triangle?
It’s like a pyramid but squished.