2x4 Half Lap Blanket Chest - 089

[@mmessy00]

I loved this idea, so I made one for my 6 month old daughter as a toy box. This was my first real wood project and it turned out pretty sweet. I changed the panels to be free floating in some dados that I cut in the frame. Anyone who comes over loves the box. I learned a lot doing this project and will be doing another one soon! Thanks for the videos!

[@JayBates]

So cool! I'd love to see some pictures of it. Email me some if you don't mind. [e-mail]

[@Silent-G]

Jay, Great job. This video is the right length. You do the right amount of detail and skip all the boring stuff. Thanks!

[@slowburnwoodworks7626]

Just took a job for a blanket chest, so of course I'm scouring KZbin for tips. I'm also only a year into woodworking, and have learned everything I know so far from trial and error and KZbin, so I needed some examples that I could relate to, considering my current tool selection and skill level. This is by far the most approachable, informative, and all around useful video I've found. Thank you for continuing to share your work and skill with us🙏 Awesome build!

[@celticwoodworking8706]

I have been following Jay for many years. He has been one of the best teachers on KZbin and continues to this day.

[@RickMcQuay]

Lap joints are arguably the most versatile joints in woodworking and I enjoyed watching the project. Well done.

[@hunterdogztc]

I say this with all my heart. I have been woodworking passionately for more than 40 years and I have to tell you...................for a man of your age, you have exceptional talent and vision. Very impressive work. You have a very bright future ahead of you.

[@hutts57]

Terry Cairns exactly my thoughts!

[@learnerlearns]

That dust shroud / safety-block idea is GREAT! I've been around woodworking for over forty-five years and have never seen that before! Very clever!

[@geolisadrag-racing2349]

I have been watching your videos for years & years. Somehow I missed this one & it's great. it's 7+years old, so you probably won't see this comment... I thought the care & detail with which you explained this build was fantastic. Maybe you could consider some new videos in this format. As much as your channel has grown, i have admired the way you do not outgrow your viewers. But, after watching this, i think maybe you could add a little bit of 'tutorial' back into some builds & videos a few times year. i am mostly bedridden & really appreciate YT contributors like yourself, more than i could express in a comment. On a bad day, watching these videos & planning builds for a good day, help with my pain & my spirit. Thank You. ♿Lisa🛠

[@dfresh1524]

As a subscriber for about a year and stumbling upon this video you've made so much progress. Not only with your skills but shop. That's what it's all about; experimenting, making mistakes, and having fun with it. Thanks for the video and all you teach me.

[@Brandywine6969]

I love your projects because you use 2x4s and pine quite a bit like I do. I love the look of natural pine.

[@TheWoodcutter34]

I love it when I see a young person doing jobs like this. You ser have talent. Other people say they have been woodworking for 40 and 45 years but I just started not to long ago when I was 13 or 14. when in Ju. High school well that was about 62 years ago. Im 76 now and still lve to make sawdust. Your box is very nice but i hate plywood. Im going to try this but glue up some 1 X 4's and make some rased panels for the sides. Keep up the good work will be watching your videos.

[@Docdaugh]

Just getting started again in woodworking...so far two medicine cabinets plus a storage cabinet over the toilet in the wife's bathroom. I really like your video as my next project will be something similar. I can certainly appreciate the time and effort you put into this...came out beautiful!! Thanks!!

[@GerryJ08]

Jay, nice work. I noticed how well you did on lighting the shop so we could easily see what you were doing. Good sound as well, none of the typical voice being drowned out by a table say or power tool etc. Your description and step by step of what you were doing was clear, no rambling and easily understood. Might I suggest future videos you add in a couple of things like the size and type of router bit/s used. The general cost of materials, even if they were used or scrap off of something else. And one last note about shop safety. You might want to consider reminding your viewers about the proper use of power tools, safety glasses and or hearing protection. All in all an excellent tutorial.

[@KingMarioRF]

bro you have grown emensley from this to what your shop and building outcome have become it nice to see woodworking being appreciated as much as I appreciate it your a top woodworking in the woodworking community thanks for all this inspiring content sir

[@tankerman4916]

Jay: you sir are what all newby's like me need.The way you explain as you do is quite an art. Your skills and ability far surpass your years.You are really one of the best on u-tube. Thank you for sharing. And that is really one fine chest!

[@alaskaboomer6143]

Being new to this Jay, I enjoyed watching and learning. At this point , I am more into learning just how many different ways that my tools can safely and effectively be used. KZbin and many knowledgable woodworkers (including yoursefl) are turning into a great teacher for me. Thanx and the chest looks great!

[@BDGilly1990]

Your video production, work, and accent have come a long way in the last 5 years, Jay. Kudos.

[@JayBates]

Thank you!

[@1100mrjohnson]

You look so young and have a twang that I no longer hear. What a gem to find. Great build!

[@maidayjeen6919]

Jay, thank you so much for takes time and making this GREAT blanket chest and it's looks great. It is exactly what I am looking for to built and I hope my will turn out as good as your. Have a wonderful day.

[@JayBates]

Thanks for watching! I just added a link to the file in the description. Enjoy!

[@jefreystuartmadriddegiron255]

I LOVE your videos everything just flows and all the information comes fast no nonsense and actually enjoyable to watch. seriously every other how to channel on KZbin is straight monotone I feel like dying after watching other how to videos

[@bocfus72]

Another great project Jay, you can deffinately tell you take great pride in your work, and the way you filmed this episode has deffinately improved also. Keep up the great work and thanks for sharing your passion with us!

[@JohnHeisz]

Great project and a very engaging video, Jay - nicely done!

[@alexmcdon]

Great skills and nice camera work too. Love the trick with the dados and guide at an angle to rout the lid detail - first time I've seen that, will definitely try it out. Beautiful box. Thanks for sharing.

[@AZQuadRunner]

Nice job! Excellent attention to detail and great tips on dado cuts. Your video shooting and editing makes this easy to watch.

[@JayBates]

AZQuadRunner Thank you.

[@DustyTravis]

Nice work, Jay! I really like the miter gauge addition for safely cutting the half laps with no tear out. Nice tip.

[@cllc4u]

Very nice piece. Just a thought, you can use the lattice scraps in place of the plywood panels.

[@mdk69mam]

Excellent work. Thanks a lot for sharing your knowledge. You are very clear explaining.

[@cpine522]

Great idea with the level! Working with construction grade lumber can be a challenge due to its moisture content. Much higher than a cabinet grade material for example. So it does have a propensity for movement because of that. Your joinery on this project looks exceptional! Very good job! This chest will be rock solid for a very long time.

[@JayBates]

Thanks. It's the little things in the shop that make a big difference some times.

[@dnngskn62]

Nice big chest and I love the way pine gives it a rustic look. Great job and really enjoyed the vid.

[@NOLAMarathon2010]

Here's an observation about KZbin woodworkers: The same sense of design and craftsmanship that goes into their woodworking projects is applied to the production of their videos, too. I'm sure there are exceptions. But the four or five woodworkers to whom I subscribe produce high quality videos, in addition to their high quality wood projects. (Jay is no exception) Another example: Matthias Wandel.

[@claudebieniek385]

We used a old blower fan out of furnace when we remodeled our house , really sucks the dust out. Can probably get one free from someone who does Hvac. I just built a stand and put in the window. Great job

[@ottodidect7292]

I ripped cut-to-length 2x4s into 1/8" strips, soaked them overnight in water and wove them to make an inset panel for a pair of saloon style doors. They turned out pretty cool and my wife loved them. Just a thought since you said you had no idea what to do with them... Great videos, by the way. Thanks!

[@JayBates]

Great idea. Thanks.

[@willeickhoff4586]

do you have a picture? It sounds pretty neat.

[@mauricegomes456]

Otto Didec

[@orlandopombo6741]

Otto Didect is

[@Mark472012]

That's a great piece! And a Great video for explaining things. Tremendously Solid with the half laps. Only issue I have with Pine Furniture is how easily its dinged up throughout the years. I usually build all my pieces from hardwoods for that reason alone. But your video shows you can build nice stuff with cheaper quality woods. Keep up the great Work!!

[@sarullowoodworks4795]

Nice piece Jay and good looking joints. Thanks for sharing.

[@JayBates]

Thank you Phil. Thanks for watching :)

[@jeffmorrow8977]

Fantastic job Jay.

[@JayBates]

Thank you!

[@inglescintron]

Very nice job on this hope chest. Thank you for sharing.

[@michaelesposito9786]

Wow Jay that was great, It would have been great to have made mine that way but maybe someday. Your shop has grown and more professional looking to. As you go I learn. I wish I had the space you have, it's make a big difference then to have a 15x20 room down my basement and I have my table saw in the front room where the ceiling isn't quite 6' tall. It makes it really hard to do good work when tools are all over the place, bummer.

[@gary24752]

You might want to consider putting air shocks meant for chests on the lid to keep it from slamming down on fingers. It is heavy enough to be a real danger to small kids who do not know any better.

[@dg2015]

I second this idea!!!

[@petermenningen338]

Just add an air spring to allow any person who gets trapped inside to be able to lift the lid easily Any locks or latches need to be released from the inside No locks on "toy boxes" A simple gap around of about 1/4" will work for air circulation For a "toy box" you want the lid lifter to prevent drop down accidents.

[@Mental_Fortitude]

Awesome project. Turned out really nicely. Congratulations!

[@MoseleyHall4946]

Love this build. Very impressive.

[@affromma]

I have to remember to try coving with my dado set as you did. [Have never used my Rockler jig and your method looks slick.] Thx.

[@MVPartStore]

A friend asked if I could build a hope chest for her. I'm glad that you have such an awesome idea for one. At least now I have a good starting point. Thank you.

[@JayBates]

Thanks man. Thanks for watching!

[@haroldphillips8388]

I thought that it was an excellent instruction,you tube post,it does go to show what you can do with the correct tools to hand,I thumbs up from me,excellent.

[@JayBates]

Thanks for the kind words! Yeah, working with pine is always tough. Thanks for watching!

[@micsor4121]

Complete envy. I'm looking at wood work for a hobby. Well, at least trying it. Thank you for sharing your skill. Many Blessings

[@JayBates]

Be careful...It's very addicting!!! ANYONE can do woodworking.

[@madwilliamflint]

Nicely done. I love the trick with the level.

[@Amare-fidem-spes]

use the scrap timber to make inlays takes your projects to a new levels. you tube has many tutorials to teach you how. Hope this can help.

[@salihin9040]

i love soo much your video Jay Bates, easy to follow. thank you soo much..

[@moofushu]

Have you heard about under bed shelters? All it is is a large box like this that is made into a bed frame leaving a space under your bad and a mattress on top. In the case of a tornado someone would seek shelter by removing the mattress and hiding in the shelter portion under the mattress. Just an Idea. I've also seen people make rolling dog beds for their K-9 friends. Some of them are really nice looking.

[@craigclemans966]

Good job Jay. Need to learn Sketch up.

[@Hollywood4Fun]

Dude - take it from a guy who made the mistake - don't ever reach to the opposite side of the circular saw blade. In the blink of an eye the board can kick back and take your hand with it. I have a few missing fingers on my left hand for doing that. Use a push block/stick.

[@diannsapien3138]

That's rough man.. Thanks for the reminder. Sometimes when working with my table saw I get a little too comfortable. We often think "that won't happen to me" but a good reminder to all of us who read it that it can.

[@habsfan9377]

A friend of mine did the same thing with a mitre saw. His shirt ended up getting caught in the blade and sucked his arm in cutting him from his wrist to his elbow. He almost lost his arm.

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[@Sandhillwoodworks]

I feel your pain Hollywood4Fun I split my finger down the middle doing exactly what Jay was doing if your talking about making an inside cut up against the fence as a stop. Also blew a hole in my chest when it kicked back I thought someone shot me from outside.

[@allansolomon2137]

Brings a whole new meaning to the term hope chest. Hope you don,t fall in because you will not get out. It is HUGE. The blue stained (damp) board at the front of the lid looks out of place. Knots are fine.

[@MukYJ]

I like how the construction lumber turned out, but not a fan of that grain pattern on the ply. That box looks seriously sturdy!

[@reidy186]

Excellent videos Jay thanks for sharing i'm really learning a lot from you're channel, maybe i'm overthinking but why doesn't wood movement effect half-lap joints in the middle of a board? and wouldn't the movement of the styles break glue on the plywood? just trying to get my head around when and when not to worry about wood movement

[@JayBates]

Thanks John! I appreciate it.

[@TheTwopeesinapod]

Love your work and I was able to get some handy hints along the way.

[@JayBates]

Thanks. Freud Advanti dado blade from Home Depot. It's a cheap set with horrible reviews. I try not to get caught up in name brands or expensive tools anymore. This set works just fine.

[@adamquincey4371]

Excellent piece.. Love it..

[@patrickjohnson4101]

Kudos on the narration buddy!

[@guyh.4553]

Very nice job. You were doing great until the belt sander. Connect to a Shop Vac & a LOT of the dust issues go away (speaking from personal experience!). Having never made anything like that, one thing that I would consider doing is line the interior with cedar. Just a thought

[@ncboyd]

Just what I was looking for. Thanks

[@anewman513]

Wow - you have come a long way!

[@RuteAndersone]

I love the work and the feelings... I feel it.. love it.

[@speedracer210]

Great job. Norm would be proud.

[@daronvague7372]

wonderful video and wonderful chest.

[@JayBates]

Thanks for the kind words and thanks for watching! Have a good weekend!

[@JayBates]

Thanks! SketchUp is AWESOME. Google sketchup for woodworkers. That guy has a great set of tutorials for anyone to learn sketchup.

[@90MichaelTaylor]

I love it when people grab crappy hardware store grade wood and build something nice out of it.

[@fellovercliff4525]

Looks great, nice job!

[@JayBates]

Thanks Cosmas!

[@patrickdunn8918]

That is a beautiful chest !!

[@keithmosley5002]

Beautiful job

[@BrookNBones]

I would suggest that you invest in a side mount gas powered motor like an edger motor or something. Since you're so good with wood working create yourself a prop for the shaft and a box frame (safety ya know) to house it. Place some baffles in the corners. That way next time you're using that belt sander instead of trying to suck the debris out with the fan you can pressurize your shop with positive pressure. It's way more efficient that way at moving air through a building. Negative pressure moves little to no air through a building and allows dust to settle, unless you have a huge fan like an old barn fan. Positive pressure will most likely even keep those cabinets clean next time.

[@teton99]

Great video and info thanks! Question though on your cove cut (11:30), you have your guide set at an angel why is that? When the cove cut is at 90 degrees. Thanks.

[@forgotmylogininfo]

Not sure if you ever got an answer from Jay or other videos. If the fence were straight it would produce a rabbet or dado cut. to get the cove with the tablesaw it has to be run on an angle.

[@doyleredwine1683]

nicely done. thanks for the great vid

[@738polarbear]

This is nice .This is real nice.

[@LuizAntonio-mg4xp]

Hello Jay Bates. I am watching your videos and I'm impressed with his work tells me one thing this saw you use in this video how much are you could send me one video showing in detail the mounting already thank you very much.

[@local926vids]

Very cool video, thanks. Any thoughts on sharing the sketch up doc?

[@JayBates]

Thanks! Thanks for watching!

[@kasanj]

One question: at 6:36 when you make the rabbets, is the rabbet bit piloted?

[@JayBates]

Yes the rabbet bit in the router has a guide bearing on top of it.

[@CosmasBauer]

Beautiful! Looks epic!

[@jairomelvin4707]

i realize it is kinda off topic but does anybody know of a good place to watch newly released movies online ?

[@drawvenmusket]

Jay a great project well done and good video thanks for your good work, I am not a saftey nut but please concider use of saftey lid suport as this is a toy box

[@JimInNM430]

Very nice project and a short but complete video. You should offer the plans for a small fee, would pay for the camera batteries

[@truthserum5202]

Nicely done, but using Knotty Pine plywood for the panels would have made your project even better.

[@JayBates]

No problems with a helping hand. Thanks for watching!

[@stevendlarkin]

Nice and solid.. love it

[@paytonjohnson660]

It’s beautiful.

[@cassandrarose13]

Amazing all the stuff you can do with a dado blade. What brand are you using? How much did it cost? Thanks for the video, very informative for somebody looking to get into woodworking.

[@mat6]

Can't do anything like this, but great video and you explain it well

[@cliffstewart9142]

FYI for glue removal and smoothing I would find a STANLEY #80 as it will work far better than a plane.

[@MrJohnnyboyrebel]

The scraps make great paint stirring sticks.

[@saheralazawe7209]

Work very cool, but I want to know the cost of the work of such a fund and thank you

[@bobbygolucky]

Would love to see a hardwood, high quality blanket chest build.

[@joseluizbarp9447]

Excelente trabalho, Jay.

[@941jays]

how about adding chamfers on the feet to prevent tear out if it gets slid across a surface?

[@daveazar]

Im planning on making 4 of these, any idea what the bevel would be to get the legs to lay flat on the floor?

[@marksexton1340]

I was looking on your website for these plans...I didn't see them. ??

[@941jays]

LOVE THE VID AND PRODUCT