Begin Box Making on the Lathe - A Video Class on making The Acorn Box

[@briandeal8927]

“There’s a Christmas”. Yes there is!!! And getting done with an awesome project feels like Christmas morning each time.

[@DZNTZ]

Yeah, thanks a LOT man. I impregnated my rag like you said, and now the rag’s father is threatening to hurt me if I don’t make an honest rag of her before the little rag in the oven comes. But seriously, thanks for this. I’m a noob, and this is the project that FINALLY made me buy a 4-jaw chuck. I’ve been doing workarounds using hot glue, etc. but decided the time had come to invest in the proper tool. Can’t wait to start on this acorn box! (I’m thinking Walnut with a Cherry cap) Thanks again! Liked and subbed, really enjoy your channel.

[@buxtor]

Best comment EVER! Love how even though there was a 'rag' involved, the period jokes could write themselves, but you, good sir, chose the high road with the impregnation instead.

[@gsmith8234]

When younger turners come to hang out in my shop, I always recommend they follow you. Keep up the good work

[@kellogs101101]

Getting so much from your videos. Great instructor and efforts are very much appreciated. Ill be checking your website. Thanks

[@bluebow68]

Great vid,,thanks for these!!!..Love them,,very helpful as quite a newbie...greetings from the uk..

[@cynthialemus2591]

I cannot thank you enough for your in depth videos. I have learned so much from you.

[@pi9090ki]

Shawn, you are the world best teacher. I learned so much from you. Thank jou very much! Greatings from Belgium.

[@thomasnewton9818]

A couple years ago I turned 120 tops in spindle form. I really learned fine tool control.

[@michaelnicholson572]

I appreciate the way you tied in previously-developed techniques. The explanation of how you were going to use the gouge to hollow out the nut from the bottom out had me almost yelling at you to just cut from the rim down into the center. Then, I remembered your passing comment about using a supported cut, and it made sense. I'm still skeptical that it's worth the trouble given that you finished the interior with a scraper anyway, but I will definitely give this a try. Thanks for taking the time to share.

[@ec4020]

I just started turning yesterday and had no plan what to make. I ended up making an acorn box with no instructions. The when I got home I found your video. Couldn't subscribe fast enough, really like your presentation and enthusiasm. Looking forward to seeing more.

[@dragonangel1786]

You're a great teacher, man.

[@autumnknight8710]

EXCELLENT - Please don't stop your details ! Thanx

[@suzetteedwards7956]

Dang, I feel like I should be paying you. You explain everything so well. Now you tell me not to be putting my fingers in those small spaces. 😱😱 Been doing that a lot. Thank you SO much for taking your valuable time to do these videos. You have helped this brand new Turner SO very much. ❤❤

[@suzetteedwards7956]

Ah HAH! You've been Patreoned! Thank you for your videos.

[@torchmd]

I forgot how good you are at this. Thank you.

[@tombulasok51]

The last click is fantastic.

[@russellwaite5874]

Thank you very much for an interesting and inspiring video. It made me want to go out and have a go at your acorn box. better wait though, it's 11 pm. 🙂 Best wishes from Yorkshire, U K.

[@Henry.Bendik]

Wow!! What an excellent tutorial. Thank you sir! 👍👍

[@arthilliker3721]

TERRIFIC !! You give me so much inspiration to try harder things ! I LOVE the lathe just because there are NO limits except my own imagination. I REALLY appreciate your patience to teach us how to learn with confidence !! You may not consider yourself an expert but i darn sure do !! Thank You soooo much !

[@WithTheGrain527]

such a good project to do :) I made one for my daughter, she keeps 2 acorns in it :D

[@spiritwynd]

I've only been turning for 3 months and I absolutely love your channel! I've learned sooo much from you! You're a natural teacher! P.S. my first acorn box was 1.5" tall, and made of oak! Wish I could share a pic!

[@cigarsmoka9741]

You really go in depth with your explanation of how and why you do things a certain way. I’m an intermediate turner and I’ve made some very nice boxes but I still learned a few things. Thanks for a great video, one of the best on YT for box making.

[@paulsimmons390]

Your great detail and patience in showing such precise detail is just what I need to start to male acorn boxes. thank you so much

[@kenharris6316]

I was putting the finishing touches on the last piece and put a beautiful spiral half way up. Design change! Fixed it and it still looks like an acorn. Thanks for the GREAT videos!

[@hilarymackay3227]

Thank you for sharing, love you, love your work

[@mikeparker8463]

Very informative video!I feel more confident after watching now,I have subscribed!

[@claudeelliott3993]

Really neat video! Well -presented and was certainly a learning curve!! You have the persona of a born teacher. Keep it up and thank you.

[@chantalfontenot9114]

These little acorns are soooooo precious!!!!

[@ThePumpman317]

Thank you very much for expertise. You don't give yourself enough credit,you have the best videos that I have seen. You have inspired me to jump in and learn more. Thank you very much...

[@karlpetersen7147]

Another great educational video. This will make my turning much easier..thanks

[@loucinci3922]

Enjoyed the video (again). Thanks for sharing

[@waynegilling6048]

thank you for your encouragement. I will be trying my new lathe next week and will just try a few bowls before the acorn. thanks again.

[@woodfather]

Shawn that was amazing, really fantastic instructable. I made my first acorn this morning by watching you, and copying (albeit with carbide tools), and then after dinner decided I had to try again, they both came out really nice and I kinda can't believe that I made them 😂 Can't wait to have another go at it! Thanks again, wonderful video!

[@richarddominguez7817]

Great job teaching and unravelling some of the terminology confusion! Thanks, Dick Dominguez

[@s.o.5582]

As a new(ish) turner, the first think I noticed was that really good turners don't give up certain info. This video proved that there are really good people out there, and you sir, are one. Thank you for being a willing teacher.

[@wortheffort]

Thanks

[@llg63]

Just found these videos today and they are fantastic. Thank you!

[@prsearls]

I'm primarily a bowl turner but you've interested me in trying some boxes. I made several boxes a couple years ago when I was learning spindle turning on my Jet mini. I have many pieces of stock that could be used for boxes. My skill is better now so I'll give it a go and see what happens. I don't sell my work but give them away to family and friends. I find your videos interesting and useful.

[@AllenGoodman]

Very concise,detailed & excellent instructions. Thank you sir !!! 👍👍

[@wortheffort]

Thanks

[@CocoNelly4real]

I have been enjoying your videos for the last few days. You're great at working with wood and with your audience. Thanks for putting yourself out here for us, hope youtube it makes you some extra coin too. You're the kind of person that I'd love to be friends with.

[@gregjohnson8486]

I'm a beginner who has been turning for a couple months, making mini bowling pins, mini baseball bats, and spindles. The info and lessons you provide in your videos are outstanding for someone just getting into wood turning. Thank you!!

[@vincentbianco7386]

i had to pause the video to thank you. the insane amount of info you give is amazing. I have watched almost every video you have made, and the absolute best thing about every video is that they leave me with no questions about the project and countless things i want to learn more about or try on my own that are unrelated to the project. I was trying to turn a ring for my mom the other day with a metal insert, and as i was hollowing the recess to fit in the metal I couldnt get a straight tenon because even my smallest 1/4" scraper just wouldnt fit. the bottom constantly rubs the outside and the tool either doesnt cut or cuts off path. i have bought a few different tools to try this cut with and none have worked. Then i come across this box turning video and see you bottom grind the corner of your scraper, instantly slap my forehead and try it and... i have rings now. long story for just wanting to thank you for all the hard work you do in making these videos and saying that it is very easy to tell that you were an excellent teacher when you taught classes.

[@wortheffort]

Thanks

[@johnfreeman7005]

Thanks again, I never thought i would,, but i see the point and now also love boxes . thanks

[@angelaburt3266]

I love your explanations.

[@guylainboulay740]

Just beautiful! Very good video. Thank you

[@angryroo2337]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. I loved the overload of info, the more the better for me. I learned a ton from this.

[@umlooad]

Very good demo, many thanks for sharing. I now have to go to the workshop and try it out.

[@johnwoods9995]

THanks again. You've inspired me ti get out there and embark on bix making with ths scorn project, just like you dud when I followed your tutorial in making a decent wirkbench, which I've done exactly as you demonstrated, though I dded s glue lam top and leg vise..... Many thanks Shaun, you've inspired me to be brave with projects like these.

[@Ronbob59]

Thank you. I am a new turner and learning so much from you! You are a natural teacher.

[@alansimpson596]

I've watched hundreds of wood turning videos but this one is easily the best. Just one minor point - and that's how tight you want the lid on the box. Some ladies may not want such a tight lid as it will damage their finger nails. The lid on this acorn is what we call a turner's fit whereas there are many intermediate fits.

[@wortheffort]

Thanks, any losser and it'll open at certain times of year. It's why the acorn shape is so good because gives you ways to grip it. Different levels of tightness are appropriate for different boxes. Variables......

[@tpobrienjr]

Very good tutorial. No BS, just good technique. I'm inspired....

[@wortheffort]

Thanks

[@jasongoodrich9055]

I got my first acorn box done tonight after watching your video. It was perfect timing to make a birthday gift for a coworker. A lot of fun.

[@wortheffort]

Great, he'll like it.

[@SV_Sangha]

Now THAT was a great teaching video!! Thank you, and I like the way and speed you walk thru the scenarios and situations, along with alternative or error explanations.... great job! Glad I found your channel!!

[@ericjohnson2329]

I absolutely love your videos! Great teaching style and explanations of things. You remind me of the reincarnate of my old Jr. High shop teacher. I just bought a lathe, watched your 20 minute, $20 dollar bowl video, made a bowl, then made a better bowl and then watched this Acorn video. I made my Acorn yesterday and had a blast! Thanks for what you are sharing via your well done videos!

[@wortheffort]

continue working on your artisinal hamster bedding ventures.

[@ericjohnson2329]

I was just thinking the other day about what can I do with all those shavings. Zero to 60 with a few of your videos - 6 acorns, one workbench and 2 bowls. Excellent instructor!!!

[@stevesaturnation]

You are such a treasure trove of great knowledge. I love seeing your videos and seeing your Dad pop up with some mushrooms here and there as well.

[@twobluestripes]

This is such a sweet little box. Perfect for purse or backpack items you need to find quickly or protect. As you said, USB or SD cards, but also I can see daily pill boxes, or personally, I like to put jewelry in small boxes for putting on later if I am changing, or if I need to remove jewelry at work and need to keep it safe!

[@stevehogg]

Great teacher! Thanks!

[@martinmicucci6075]

Thank you so much ,for such an informative video !!. One of the best videos of wood turning !!

[@wortheffort]

Thanks

[@gregorydale7817]

Shawn, you are The MAN! I'm a new woodturner and I'm sure you can guess get frustrated often, but you're a great teacher because you're inspiring. Keep em coming bro! #favoritesubscrptionever

[@stephenedwards3348]

Can't stop watching your videos. I think I might make a bowl of these "if I can" for a table center piece. Thank you for your time spent showing us all.

[@wortheffort]

Thanks

[@frase1234]

Perfectly Explained, Great Teacher, G'Day from Melbourne Australia

[@wortheffort]

Thanks

[@brentmoyer2081]

I appreciate your detail. Thank you so much

[@TheWoodenRider]

In my opinion you give some of the best tutorials on the internet for woodworking I have no idea what your academic background is, however it is quite apparent that you either have experience and/or a talent for teaching and really know your woodworking stuff. True to your channel name you make the effort to explain and show everything because it's "Worth the Effort" :-) Thanks for sharing such awesome content! I hope my own videos become half as good as yours one day

[@wortheffort]

Thanks, if only you could get hired for being a good teacher.....

[@chessmith5043]

Excellent video...you are a great teacher...thank you for taking the time to share your skills.

[@wortheffort]

Thanks

[@geoffedwards9764]

I enjoy and appreciate your knowledge, skill and enthusiasm for wood craft. I think you are a great teacher and an honest man earning an honest living. As long as you keep creating i will watch, learn and enjoy.... ooh.... and share with others too☺ Thank you mate. Geoff. England.

[@wortheffort]

Thanks

[@daiprout323]

Shawn, I've been loving your videos for eighteen months or more now. On Friday I bought a Coronet Herald, you've flattened out the learning curve for me with your explanation of transferable skills. Within 48 hours I'd managed a few beads and coves and a simple chalice. Today I'm having a go at this box. Thank you, so much!

[@nealpatterson6794]

Great videos! I depend on your videos to expand my lathe skills! Thank you!

[@arturoverde3807]

Great video ,good clear information and instructions.......thank you....🇪🇸

[@wortheffort]

Thanks

[@PPGExplorer]

You are an amazing teacher and an inspiration for anyone that wants to get into this hobby. I cannot wait to start. Thank you for doing this channel.

[@just-dl]

Exactly!

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi shawn....after watching your video I am ready to rock and roll into making one of these acorns...thanks..All the best.....Andy

[@gerardpeyrouty2216]

Very clear ! Very clean ! Beautiful lesson by a great teacher ! Thank you very much!

[@gpickle318]

I loved the detailed explanations of every technique. Thanks. I will be viewing this as I do an acorn on my lathe.

[@marklawrence64]

Loved this tutorial. Very informative and motivating. Thanks for sharing 😊👍🏽

[@scottfarnham2717]

Great video Shawn! Thanks!

[@viviantapp3870]

Great stuff. Cheers mate !!

[@coswood3454]

Beautiful box,thanks🤗

[@kylethomas6781]

Saw this video and couldn't wait to watch it...loved the first Acorn box. Thanks

[@michaelogden5958]

I haven't done a box (yet) but I've made a bunch of pepper mills. The mortise and tenon are the most interesting/challenging parts.

[@cesarvalencia6941]

Wow! You're such an experienced and talented wood turner, and an even better teacher. I watched a few of your videos since last night and, although they are long, I couldn't miss a bit of them because every piece of information you give is useful. I have just subscribed in hope to learn more from you. Thank you for your time and effort, it helps a lot of us out there who are just starting. Cheers!

[@wortheffort]

Thanks

[@gopro2804]

This was excellent.

[@willie5437]

I'm processing an ash tree that got blown over in a storm I'm trying to do it rite for turning later so I am really glad you share your info

[@wortheffort]

Thanks

[@Justfun-ty4we]

I really enjoyed this video thanks for putting the time and effort into sharing this information 😊

[@wortheffort]

Glad it was helpful!

[@houtkabouter]

Thank you for the great video. I learned a lot of it. In the Netherlands we love the ahorns.

[@wortheffort]

Thanks

[@neil_m135]

I dont have a lathe yet, but planning to go on a beginners course soon and then .... who knows. Your videos are great, many thanks.

[@wortheffort]

Thanks

[@stuartbertles8721]

Great video...appreciate your willingness to share skill and knowledge. I am a noob and my biggest issue is remembering steps. Your clear and concise methods will help me grow into this. Thanks! Happy New Year!

[@MarklTucson]

This is very helpful. I'm really struggling with the hollowing out portion of box making. I have been able to successfully use the scraper for hollowing, but have yet to successfully be able to use a gouge without having it grab, skate, and tear out the interior. Have been watching the details you have shown using the gouge and will continue to try to emulate that.

[@MarklTucson]

Update 1 month later: I've figured it out and now hollowing things out is a very satisfying turning activity.

[@kenharris6316]

I too was worried about sticking a spindle gouge into a hole, but this video gave me courage to try. Turned out do good I hated to run a scraper in there, but there was this ONE LITTLE PLACE... Probably would have probably sanded out, but the scraper was faster.

[@MarklTucson]

@@kenharris6316 One year later and hollowing is no longer an issue. The problem I had was having the flute at the appropriate angle. Get that right and everything else falls into place

[@kenharris6316]

It CAN be done! Now my wife wants another one "JUST LIKE IT"! LOL

[@wortheffort]

No two acorns in nature are identical so….

[@kenharris6316]

@@wortheffort tell my wife that! LOL I done that with pens once. Everybody wanted the same (purple heart / gold) pen I was carrying. Got to be a chore instead of fun. And then there were the lamps. I made my late wife a spalted oak lamp & of course she wanted a pair. And while I was trying to get her to tell me if she wanted tall and skinny or short & fat, I made the mistake of letting her see a video of a colored pencil lamp. Guess what she wanted a PAIR of ?!?! Thanks again for the videos! Great balance of informative and thorough without being boring.

[@danielparker1808]

Wonderful job 👍

[@wortheffort]

Thanks

[@gracenjuguna7292]

You have such infectious passion! It's great. V interesting lesson

[@wortheffort]

Thanks

[@Matt__just_a_guy]

just love watching. You make it look to damned easy! but I love the technical explanations. Awesome.

[@alexyoung3387]

Excellent video. Thank you very much for taking the time to do this. I learned a great deal, and intend to try this.

[@wortheffort]

Get out there and make a mess.

[@toonybrain]

Now I’m eager to get on the lathe and make an acorn box. Thanks for sharing your advice, guidance, and boundless enthusiasm.

[@walonguy111]

You are an awesome teacher, love the video. Thank you !

[@atomiczombie22]

Another great video Shawn. Thanks! I learned a lot.

[@wortheffort]

Thanks

[@sheldongerber7305]

Thanks for the inspiring information ! Wanna get into the shop this weekend and give it a try!

[@MucaroBoricua]

Nice class. I can't wait to try that.

[@wortheffort]

Make one.

[@MucaroBoricua]

wortheffort, I will, as soon as I finish making my new lathe cart.

[@MrBill0523]

What a GREAT lesson Shawn!! Thank you! ~ Bill

[@wortheffort]

Thanks

[@matthewharvey8755]

I was lmao when you were talking about lids being so lose it falls off or so tight it will never come off.... I made a beautiful cherry box that looked immaculate.... I was testing the lid and left for half an hour... when I got back I realized just how wet the cherry was, it's still in my shop as a reminder 🤣

[@turningonadime6477]

Another great tutorial. Thanks

[@wortheffort]

Thanks

[@gregcox5577]

This was really helpful, I just started practicing boxes.

[@passinthru5992]

Great class,thank you

[@wortheffort]

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[@gulfmedic1]

love the videos

[@wortheffort]

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