17 - How to Make Keepsake Box Padauk and Tiger Maple Through Dovetails

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Share pictures of your work & get help if needed. Join our King’s Fine Woodworking Community Page. Woodworkers helping other woodworkers. Share advice, get project ideas. Free tips. Insider information. Get the best deals on lumber & tools. m.facebook.com/groups/134828903893994

[@bradleejones9959]

I remember that little plastic miter box.😂

[@s1mon1983]

This is a great tutorial. Im extremely new to woodworking and it explains things great

[@kristopherdb]

I like the way you explain details instead of assume we all know thanks

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Hi. Thank you for watching!

[@CorbyQ]

I know this is an older video but I absolutely love the intro with hand drawing effect

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you!

[@LuisTL44]

I totally agree tight bond should support you and you should be the spokesperson for them

[@himaunshuagte7992]

The acetone and oil wood and everything else explanation was very helpful no one else mention stuff like that online thank you so much sir I appreciate your help!!

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you!

[@PapaJoeWalsh]

Lovely box. Great skill and underdtated workmsnship. I've decided after watching this I am going to over-glue every project, just because I can! Thank you for posting your creation.

[@icometothegarden6476]

One of the better how to videos of woodworking on KZbin. Simple and easy to understand. Sincerity is evident without the look at me how great am I attitude. Good job.

[@tonyiataylor]

I'm just now starting out in fine woodworking would a 4-in jointer be big enough to you guys think? I'll be making small projects like keepsake boxes and things like that

[@SeanK01541]

Its one thing to do AMAZING AND BEAUTIFUL WORK, but you are also a great teacher. Thank you!

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you. That’s very kind.

[@colinaskey9777]

one very nice wooden box,it will last a long long time,exquisitely made,gets my thumbs up

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you!

[@tombabington2823]

Thanks for sharing the video, James! Beautiful work!

[@robertmeadows7053]

I am a new woodworker. Mostly a beekeeper and woodworking seem to go hand in hand. I like your channel.

[@jessehanssen2245]

Beautiful piece of work!

[@c.retana-holguin8318]

Excellent video! You explain the process well and your voice is quite soothing! Thanks for your tips on first cleaning exotic wood with acetone before sanding--and the tip on dipping the hinge screws in wax paste before screwing in all the way is helpful!

[@dennisdoherty59]

I have truly enjoyed your videos and look forward to seeing more of your master craftsmanship. I simply need to get off the internet and back into my own work shop. Still like taking a break or two to see what you come up with. Keep the craft moving Brother. Thanks

[@MarkMiller-zm2th]

Mate, that’s beautiful. The contrasting woods make it. Well done.

[@nicholaswall321]

I love your laid back approach.

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you!

[@danalaniz7314]

Beautiful finished result!

[@CreativeCarpentry]

Great to see someone in the public eye recommend using lots of glue - I've always felt that it's better to clean squeeze out than have a joint fail for lack of or improper spreading of glue. I enjoy your videos - keep 'em coming!

[@robertadams8971]

Nice work and super commentary. I usually use walnut, cherry and maple mix. Like the dovetails too... Good job!!

[@daveweigle4090]

Beautiful work! Your video on the P-C 4216 helped me a lot with mine and this is just another example of an outstanding teacher doing what he does best. Thanks for a terrific lesson. I'll send pictures when I get mine made (unless I'm embarrassed by it).

[@jeremyordaz]

I could listen to you read the newspaper! Keep up the good work

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Hi Jeremy! Thank you very much.

[@rhihodag9873]

I'm a big fan of over-gluing as well. Better safe than sorry. Love Padauk! Especially the smell when milling.

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you for watching!

[@johngunning2123]

Magnificent result and a pleasure to watch.

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you!

[@albertshilton5336]

Your videos are terrific! No crazy music, no antics. Just tons of great tips and tricks that make a difference in the wood shop. Quick question. I bought your plans an I am making your box. Can you recommend an attractive hinge that does not open 180 degrees? More like 120 degrees so the lid does not flop all the way back? Needs to be attractive and string. Thanks, Al

[@mattedwards4533]

I saw several comments about the amount of glue you used. I too thought it was more than needed but it also reminded me of an old saying my mother used to tell me. "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure"! I had rather over do than under do! Nice work!

[@personofinterest7918]

I have been struggling with a polyurethane and even a spar urethane over my exotic wood projects. I will switch to lacquer. I love that your shop looks like a real shop not a movie studio full of the most expensive tools on the market.

[@JackieJackson-l3t]

It is absolute amazing and beautiful. I would like to see the box with finger joints.

[@daveengstrom9250]

I learned a bit by watching this. I like the die trick for the finish. Nice box.

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you!

[@richardrosen6238]

As usual Loved the video but was hoping to see more details on how exactly to install those Soss hinges. My feeble attempt of trying to follow your example using the router table has so far eluded me.

[@miriambelanger7292]

The box is very beautiful, and the skill put into making it is some of the finest I’ve seen. Very beautiful indeed.

[@jmakes3745]

It came out beautifully, love the contrasts of the two woods and thanks so much for showing the through dovetail technique, i'm going to give it a try later - i look forward to the full review also!

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Hi, thanks. I'm just about finished editing a new build. It's actually a Bench Vise I made from exotic wood. I have a very highly detailed step by step "through dovetail" tutorial for the dovetail jig in it. In case you are interested. Here is a link to the pics of the finished Vise. facebook.com/kingsfinewoodworking/posts/2120812741478640

[@jmakes3745]

I look forward to it, my jig has been sitting in the corner of my shop for weeks now because i can't figure out how to set it up! The jig looks absolutely incredible! Its amazing the different colour woods you can get!

[@richmahar9830]

Amazing work KFW!

[@vigilante2765]

Great project n video all around !!!

[@michaeleasler5249]

Excellent video and beautiful box!

[@LoneWolf-yp2mo]

Beautiful job ! BTW ... glue is CHEAP, much better than a crack or split in a finished product a month or year down the road !! Continue your superb work my friend !! I just added this to my bucket list !! Thanks for a great video !!

[@joshuabray37]

That’s beautiful. Padauk is such a beautiful wood. I usually just use a spray Shallack. It dries in minutes.

[@tomrainwater8824]

Beautiful box, really enjoy how you explain the process on how you completed the box, really helpful for us that are just learning. Thanks

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Hi Tom. Thank you very much.

[@RobertSmith-zn5zc]

Wow...that was really fun to watch! And what a beautiful box. Very inspiring. Thanks for sharing.

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you!

[@jeffmiller1205]

Wow....Very impressive! I think I make a nice box as well but I sure picked up some great tips from this video. Thank you so much.

[@lionelhernandez34]

Beautiful box, I enjoy making them myself and have found them a great gift idea personally I have found them great wedding gifts as any nieces and nephews are getting married these days. I am adding this to may favorites and will build for a July wedding gift walnut and curly maple is what I picked up yesterday, thanks for your upload this is a good project.

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Hi, Thanks! I think, walnut & curly maple would make a fantastic combination!

[@michaelbeard3192]

Hello James, came to your channel through the Wood Whisperer and have really enjoyed your work process, projects and your teaching. This box is wonderful. Most people, (me included) would have chiseled the bottom corners square but your rounded technique looks absolutely stunning.

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Hi Michael! Thank you!

[@TheWoodWerker]

GREAT Video James! Quite inspirational. Very easy to follow instructions for those who may not have experience woodworking. Even though I have been doing woodworking for quite sometime, I still really appreciate the tips you share! Thumbs Up! Have A Super Week!.....Gus

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Hi Gus! Thank you so much!

[@dalewilliamson1125]

Beautiful keepsake box!!! fine craftsmanship. Thanks for the tips.

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Hi Dale! Thank you!

[@derekdodson5623]

Beautiful, James. Thanks

[@Freespirit5371]

Beautiful result! You are a very good teacher and you make it easy to understand the build process and you inspire confidence that anyone with patience could make this keepsake box.

[@grandpasgaming5232]

Very enjoyable to watch!! My only problem is...it’s 11:00 pm and now I want to go out to the shop! Lol. Thanks again!

[@larrybyrne4467]

That is beautiful. True art

[@billr2996]

King's Fine Woodworking. Just found your channel, this is the first vid I saw or yours and I liked it so much I am now a subscriber. I am new to woodworking and making my first box with splined mitered joints out of curly maple and walnut. I like the looks of your box very much and am thinking of trying it, but maybe with box joints first. I havent tackled dovetails yet.

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Hi Bill! Thank you!!

[@johnproffitt3272]

A beautiful box. Great narration throughout.

[@ComicClub01]

First Time I see one of your Videos. Like it verry much. Got a new subscriber. Like the calm way you act and talk. AND all the Tips you give ... Padouk verry Oily etc... In the past have some problems with Padouk, now I know why. Thanks.

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Hello! And thank you for your comments.

[@ComicClub01]

I just look around in your Videos and remark that you made this Box at least twice (Wenge Padauk) but you gave more explications on the Padaukbox, wich is newer than the other ? Anyhow, I like your work.and will integrate some of your advises into my projekts.

[@ComicClub01]

Another Thing. Is it enough to "just glue" the Bottom, and not fix in , in a groove, or dowel, or something ?

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Hi. I built them together at the exact same time. But I edited the video for the Padauk box much later.

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Yes. The glue that is used is extremely strong.

[@stevebright6992]

Fantastic work and excellent videos please keep them coming

[@stevetobias4890]

Extremely beautiful box, I love the choice of hardwoods you have used. Again, absolutely beautiful.

[@richragan4810]

Thank you James. You are indeed a fine craftsman and I always learn new ideas from you. I've made keepsake boxes for years and I have given them away. I noticed you do not put a lock on this box. Curious as to why but no big deal. Thanks again!

[@richragan4810]

BTW I use the Keller System for Dovetails. Very simple, fast and accurate every time.

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Hi Rich, I do make them with locks too. It depends on what the client wants, or my daughters want. 😁

[@acorgiwithacrown467]

Wow, i never thought of gluing the lid on then cutting it off for a perfect fit

[@felixfromnebraska8648]

Excellent project, I just love the padauk and tiger maple. I will be looking for the plans. Thanks for sharing...

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Hi Felix! Thank you. I will let you know when they go up.

[@emaw1976]

Extremely nice Sir!

[@EdFhvn]

Nice work. I, too, like making boxes like this and I also enjoy working with hardwoods like purple heart, padauk, walnut, etc. I do a couple of things differently. I noticed you cut all the pieces for the top and the separately milled each one, and then beveled the top on the table saw after the box was completed. I mill the top with the babbet joint and do the bevel before I cut it into 4 pieces. Just easier and faster for me. Also, since I don't have a massive enough band saw to handle such a wide blade, I cut the box in two pieces on the table saw. It also eliminated the need for a sanding board since the blade is cutting with the grain on all four sides. I do like the hidden hinge configuration. I use tiny super magnets for invisible closure of the top. Thanks for the video.

[@MaineOutdoorsChannel]

a master of his craft...

[@lycan_king8966]

your work is very inspiring thank you so much

[@TheJmh19]

great video and beautiful box.

[@edwardsimmons3721]

Beautiful project

[@eliasloacker4161]

How do you deal with expanson in your workepiece? For example the bottom is glued in with no room for expention.

[@NZErehwon]

As always a lovely job

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you very much.

[@valerierucinski4206]

That's beautiful work, thank you for sharing your method and steps!

[@paulmundo8931]

I have learned so much from you. I like how you explain things like I have never done this before because many times i have not do it

[@idontthinkso666]

Beautiful work. The finish is lovely. I am flummoxed by the solid wood panel for the bottom--wedged in tight as a tick. I know the dovetailed construction is strong as hell, so I'm not worried about the expanding bottom busting the box apart (especially given the tsunami of glue used). But when the bottom shrinks, it can (likely will) split. I know you are an experienced woodworker, and you know that a floating bottom--as is the top panel--is the best choice. So why'd ya do?

[@lesliefontenelle7224]

Wow, very neat. I actually enjoyed watching you do that from start to finish. This is one I will definitely try. You make it look so easy because you have all the right tools and your commentary did help quite a bit . Thanks for sharing that.

[@puckluck2357]

Love it.... I think I will make one next

[@howimakeit5765]

Great video with tons of useful information. I like the way you explain things and answer my questions as soon as they come to mind. The box turned out beautifully.

[@luxlarryj656]

Thought I understood about not trapping the top of the box and leaving expansion/contraction space, but then you glued in the bottom with out that space. Please explain? thanks. Love the videos.

[@ionutopric2539]

Very nice and very helpful. Thank you so much for your kindness.

[@jkasten101]

Great craftsman, very very informative! Keep up the great videos!

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you!

[@dwoodog]

Beautiful work. I don't know about the look of a door as the lid. But the dip the screws in paste was was bloody brilliant. Nice work. Also the cutting the lid on the band saw, first time I have seen that, but it obviously worked out great.

[@toolsconsumables7055]

Superlative work as always. The highlight of my week. Thank you very much for another masterpiece. Kind regards.

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you!

[@lesgill6204]

CRACKING JOB,BRILLIANT.

[@MixingGBP]

12:33 is there a reason why you couldn't have made the rabbit before gluing up the 4 sides? Then you could have sharp corners instead of round.

[@zackz3345]

Great job! I enjoy your videos very much!!

[@casperscuts2627]

Great project, loved it. A couple of tricks I've used to keep my lid from slipping in the glue up is to drop a couple grains of course salt in the glue seems to hold thing in place until the clamps take hold. The other one is use a plastic soda straw to clean out wet glue on the inside corners.

[@VampireOnline]

Great video! Tons of tips in here!

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you! Do you know Dracula?

[@VampireOnline]

King's Fine Woodworking haha

[@SteveStaves]

Love your videos, great content and the explanations are top notch - thank you. My only critique ... For goodness sakes, get a dust collection going on your chop saw :)

[@TheBeerbelly007]

Really nice work , beautiful box---

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you! I appreciate it.

[@AbamAdy]

Like before watch....you are my favourites youtubers

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you so much! 😁

[@StMoritzGuitars]

Beautiful, Meticulous Work my Friend !

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you!

[@halsands2469]

Absolutely stunning James! I am building a box kind of like this with half blind dovetails. Was wondering how I was going to do the top. Dont have a raised panel bit, but I do like the bevel idea for added aesthetics! Thank you very much!

[@TurkiAU]

Love it, wonderful job.

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you!!

[@sajidrafique375]

Beautiful Box

[@paulspencer4961]

when gluing the lid to the top of box, a small 1mm rebate/lip routered around the underside of the lid prevents it from sliding around with glue whilst clamping.

[@zahidjaved4897]

wow.....looks nice.....like a treasure box.

[@strobaholic]

Very impressive. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thanks 👍

Fantástico...congratulation!

[@jamespolucha6911]

Very nice job, I’m just starting in wood working and I’ve tried to build a few boxes but just don’t come out very nice, I think I’m rushing threw it too fast, thanks for the video

[@LoneWolf-yp2mo]

Yes, that's my biggest issue too. I want it done NOW ! LOL !!

[@xisotopex]

would it be possible to build something as nice and refined as this without a thickness planer and a jointer? what tools or techniques would replace the planer and the jointer?

[@26tp]

Lovely box. Why can you glue in the bottom? Aren't you concerned about wood movement?

[@xisotopex]

I have some baltic birch plywood that I am going to use to make a desktop, what would be a good stain/finish for it? I know nothing about either, I think I would like something that is not tacky, but brings out the would grain and the blonde colour of the birch... or even something that is a coloured stain or finish.

[@raidersnation836]

What a beautiful keep sake box nice work hope some day I can get that good.

[@conkgord]

That was great to watch and very informative. The base turned out really well with the two different woods.

[@slothszn3682]

Very beautiful box, thank you for sharing!

[@belindamanning9851]

Beautiful box.