Building a Dovetailed Wooden Box

This is the second part of a two part series following a video on hand cutting dovetails on how I finish making a wooden box out of walnut. Includes attaching the top and planing an arch top on it. I then cut the top off and sand it for a finish. For a finish, I use Waterlox and then attach the brass hardware and line with felt. Enjoy!

[@roberthorner8494]

YOU MUST HAVE OWNED A CLAMP SHOP AT ONE TIME. ALL KIDDING ASIDE YOU REALLY DID A GREAT JOB, AND YOU MAKE IT LOOK DO EASY. THANKS FOR THE VIDEO.

[@VintageMachinery]

+ROBERT HORNER The wood shop is just like the machine shop - you can never have too many clamps!

[@shortribslongbow5312]

Beautiful box! Some lucky person will be very proud to have it. Well Done Keith.

[@VintageMachinery]

+Shortribs Longbow Thanks!

[@dangerrangerlstc]

Nice video Keith. I liked the tip you gave about the shop teacher. I'll have to keep that one in mind. Can't wait to see that machinist vice sit in that box.

[@VintageMachinery]

+Nathan Wilson I can't wait either - it should look great in there!

[@crunchysuperman]

Beautiful work. I've been cutting metal for 26 years, but woodworking is something I've never gotten much into. You're a man of many talents - cheers.

[@VintageMachinery]

+crunchysuperman Thanks - I like working with both wood and metal!

[@paulputnam2305]

Absolutely gorgeous. What a fantastically awesome box. Thank You Professor. I’ll bet Leo could use a box, made by you, for his sextant.

[@ronicard]

Beautiful piece of work, Keith. Very nicely done. Whomever is fortunate to be selected will surely be proud to receive that.

[@VintageMachinery]

+Ron Icard Thank you!

[@mainengines]

You tuber's are just the best! Thank you Mr. Rucker and the rest of the contributors!

[@VintageMachinery]

+Joe Rogers They guys making the vise that will go into this box have done some amazing work!

[@antmallett6065]

The box is well made - the lid is amazing. Beautiful depth and figuring. Hats off to you, sir!

[@VintageMachinery]

+Ant Mallett Thanks!

[@danladden3311]

I've been working on a jewelry box for my wife and constantly dwelling on what I'm going to do for a lid...you've just saved me! The box is already made of dovetailed walnut and spalted birch, so I'll probably even use the same figured walnut you did for the top and saw right through the whole box once it's glued on. Finding this video made my day.

[@StreuB1]

Keith.....bravo. Simply put. You are sure a jack of all trades and your wood working skill really shines here. This is a piece of art and whoever ends up with the toolbox this year surely is getting something more special than usual. This vise project is really something extraordinary. You all have done a job beyond measure. I am so proud to be able to sit back and watch it being done. Thanks to you and all the other creators doing this.

[@VintageMachinery]

+Brian Streufert It has been a great pleasure to contribute in a small way towards this project.

[@geneelliott3230]

I hope the person enjoys this project as much as all of you who made it. A wonderful finish to a great project!

[@VintageMachinery]

+gene elliott Thanks Gene!

[@markrhoads7890]

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[@gsewry9399]

+gene elliott _?_

[@charlescompton4495]

I was a meticulous arranger of artistic burnt clay products (bricklayer) but I have to say you are meticulous at just about everything wood and metal. Looking for the finishing of the furnace. And I agree this has helped take my mind off some real problems we've been having with a move to the other end of our county. Water leaks, skirting, and just getting tired too quick. Thanks Keith, Greg. P.S. I like that catty cornered arrangement of the screws. ( ha ha )

[@VintageMachinery]

+Charles Compton I am hoping to find some time to get back on the furnace project between now and Christmas!

[@robschaffer2189]

As an avid tinkerer I would love to spend a week as your apprentice. You have so much knowledge.

[@josephmagedanz4070]

Lovely piece of work, Keith. Nicely done. Reminds me of when I worked for a pipe organ builder when I made hundreds of wooden organ pipes. We glued them up on all four sides as well as top and bottom and then cut off the top to whatever length was needed depending on the pitch of that particular pipe. Mostly I used poplar or white oak, depending if they were interior or facade pipes. Thanks for sharing... I may have to go make a box or two now.

[@VintageMachinery]

+Joseph Magedanz Pipe organ work is pretty amazing stuff. I visited a shop up near Atlanta that works on them several years ago and was blown away with all that they do.

[@rickl.orchids]

the reasons alone for this project are great! now.....why does it not surprise me that hidden behind those overalls is as fine a woodworker as there is a machinist..your a man of many talents, and blessed in many ways......btw..very nice one handed clamp work......you always had me with your machine shop work, but now your carpentry skills have me drooling for more...........come on let that woodworker out........lol.....what is your background in woodworking........cabinetry,... you mentioned furniture?.... the molding work we knew about......great show, thanks Mr. Rucker...........

[@VintageMachinery]

+Rick L When I got married, my wife wanted furniture for the house. Me being the cheap person that I am did not want to spend a fortune on over priced furniture made out of particle board so I instead spent a fortune on outfitting a wood shop and started building my own furniture. While I did work professionally as a machinist for several years right out of high school, I have never worked professionally as a woodworker - it is more of a hobby and passion, similar to the machine shop work I do now.

[@AmateurRedneckWorkshop]

Great job on making a box. That box is just too pretty for machine shop tools. I was expecting it was for jewelry or some such thing. Thanks for sharing.

[@VintageMachinery]

+cerberus Nothing is too pretty for a a fine tool!

[@Hotrodelectric]

That's nice, Keith. You make that look sooooo easy.

[@VintageMachinery]

+Hotrodelectric It really is not that hard - you just have to get out in the shop and give it a try and if you don't like the results, try again until you master, or at least get good enough, at the techniques.

[@1rudymartin]

Man you really are an inspiration to all kids and adults alike. To work in engineering and wood, you're very talented, I have learnt so much from you. Fantastic. regards Rudy.

[@VintageMachinery]

+Rudy Martin Thanks Rudy. I used to do a lot more woodworking than metalworking so I have a good bit of experience in both.

[@ChrisB257]

Long time since I did any major woodwork - lovely to watch this box process Keith and the end result is just beautiful... work of art. The walnut grain is one of the best to enjoy... sure doesn't need any stain for sure.

[@VintageMachinery]

+ChrisB257 Thanks Chris!

[@stuvs830]

Thank you for this video, what a pleasure to watch and a terrific project that you and your group have created to benefit someone else. Made my heart smile.

[@VintageMachinery]

+Stu VS And thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to watch!

[@Uncleroger1225]

Great Job Amigo! Thanks for sharing your time and talents, basic values that made this country what it is!

[@VintageMachinery]

+Roger Parry Thank you Roger!

[@RLNTEX]

Very nice work Keith, job well done.

[@petermundy3339]

Spectacular workmanship Keith, I am sure the vice will feel very much at home inside.

[@VintageMachinery]

+Peter Mundy Thanks!

[@richardwarr7589]

+Keith Rucker - VintageMachinery.org Just thought of it Rockler also sells flocking material looks a lot better no seams:)

[@mikemoore9757]

Very nice box. I love black walnut. It is a wood that definitely should be re purposed when harvested. That figure looks like marble cake. I had a couple of rifles and shotguns that had that highly figured wood. To bad today that they are made from black plastic, or plain beech or cherry wood. I really like your videos and I think you are a gentleman and a scholar. Keep up the craft!

[@PracticalRenaissance]

WOW! One of the nicest wood boxes I've seen!

[@VintageMachinery]

+Practical Renaissance Thank you!

[@joemajor6066]

Thanks for the video Keith, i love the box! Watching you and seeing how well the box came out makes me want to revaluate my anul retentiveness in my wood working.

[@VintageMachinery]

+Joe Major Just get out in the shop and make something - wood or metal - just make something!

[@PeterWMeek]

That "grain popping" effect is _chatoyance_ and really makes the box look fine. Great series.

[@VintageMachinery]

+Peter W. Meek I had to look that one up! Whatever it is, I sure do like the looks!

[@PeterWMeek]

They don't call me Sesquipedalian Man for nothing. I never use a short word when I can find a foot-and-a-half-long word that I like better.

[@jeffmoss26]

Excellent craftsmanship! Norm would be proud :)

[@VintageMachinery]

+Jeff Moss Hummm - I am not sure that Norm could cut hand cut dovetails. If it was not made on a tool made by Delta (his sponsor), it probably never made it into that show....

[@jeffmoss26]

How true :)

[@hermannstraub3743]

Very nice box! Well made, how this boxes have to be made. And a wonderful Wood. You are a woodworker, no doubt.

[@VintageMachinery]

+Hermann Straub Thank you!

[@Mulletsrokkify]

Fantastic workmanship there Keith! Thanks for posting.

[@VintageMachinery]

+Mulletsrokkify Thank you!

[@katzmosestools]

I love the lid of this box. Great stuff. Just subscribed.

[@VintageMachinery]

+Katz-Moses Woodworking Thanks for the subscription!

[@RichardHeadGaming]

Very nice detail curving the lid top, an awesome contribution to WIYB.

[@VintageMachinery]

+Richard Schmidtendorff Thanks Richard!

[@bryangreifinger8787]

hello from New York Keith ! I'm a new convert to your channel. I loved the finish on that box. I need to get my act together and start making things. I bought machines and everything for my very little garage space but i have to many things going on at once to focus.....time to get moving. Thanks for this bit of motivation!

[@ls2005019227]

Thanks for another great video Keith. I didn't realize until you mentioned it at the end that this was being built for the WIYB TMC vise. The box looks exceptional. Keep up the good work and thanks again.

[@VintageMachinery]

+Robert Ross Hopefully it will be a worthy box to put that nice vise into!

[@tb14236]

Beautiful work Keith! Very nice box, should make the recipient very proud to own it.

[@VintageMachinery]

+Tom Baker Thank you!

[@stephenrichie4646]

I like your technique for separating the top. The shims are a good idea.

[@VintageMachinery]

+Stephen Richie Just a little trick that I was taught that works well for me!

[@roncartwright8125]

What a "SUPERB" Craftsmans job, Inspiring!

[@VintageMachinery]

+Ron Cartwright Thanks Ron!

[@jflueger]

Nice work Kieth, always like your videos.

[@VintageMachinery]

+jflueger Thank you!

[@PaulTunnicliffeChannel]

Beautiful work Keith, thanks for sharing your knowledge and passion you are an inspiration.

[@VintageMachinery]

+Paul Tunnicliffe Thanks Paul!

[@MarkMaysey]

Awesome job and thanks for sharing. I'm going to begin my first box build for a Native American Indian flute I built just recently and this was very informative and inspiring.

[@castlerockmachine410]

Keith, very nice work on this handmade wooden box! As I started watching, there was something in view that looked very familiar to me. It was your hand plane. I knew immediately that that was a Lie-Nielsen tool. I was a Tool and Die maker for them for several years. I also did quite a bit of CNC programming for them. I can't even count the number of planer blades I made for them either! Very nice work. Someone will be happy to receive this! It was also cool seeing your #161 L.N.T. hand plane.

[@VintageMachinery]

+Castle Rock Machine I have a couple of LN planes and they are all great quality. Most of my planes are vintage Stanley though.

[@comictrio]

Very nice project and what an awesome community.

[@VintageMachinery]

+comictrio Thanks!

[@juanrivero8]

Glad you did handplane work. When you said "any plane would work..." you should have added "as long as it is sharp! I spend more time sharpening planes than I do using then, or so it seems. Very well done.

[@VintageMachinery]

+Juan Rivero A dull hand plane is only about as good as a boat anchor!

[@zacharyhurley9779]

Great video! Such a well made box also! I'm self employed and have been off work due to an injury. This has really inspired me. Thank you!

[@thomasutley]

Nice work Keith! I've never used Waterlox before but now I'm going to try it. Thanks for sharing this project with us.

[@VintageMachinery]

+Thomas Utley I love Waterlox so much, I hardly use any other finish any more. I learned about it many years ago when I took a dovetail cutting class with Frank Klausz and have been hooked every since!

[@sandrammer]

Sweet box! Almost puts me in the mood to make something. Great Job!

[@VintageMachinery]

+sandrammer Almost - you need to get out and actually do something!

[@bcbloc02]

Neat technigue to get all the wood to match. Reminds me of building swinging barn doors where I make them all together and then saw the apart so they open and shut properly and they are a lot easier to hang.

[@VintageMachinery]

+bcbloc02 Good idea on the barn doors!

[@markmarcia8280]

+bcbloc02 guys i am learning best woodworking techniques at *TopFineWoodworking .Com* all you guys should also try it.......

[@franksimon6617]

Keith, that is absolutely beautify! You do very nice work. I really like your videos.

[@stefantrethan]

Hinges for the box from the box hardware store, got a laugh out of that one... Very nice product and good instructions.

[@VintageMachinery]

+stefantrethan Yeah, I caught that too when I was editing. The guys who are not native English speakers will probably be confused (again).

[@Zone1242]

Really nice work Keith - I thoroughly enjoyed following along. Cheers, John

[@VintageMachinery]

+Zone1242 Thanks John!

[@deckel515]

Nice job and a good video! as a machinist i don't know a lot about woodworking, but the result of both worlds is just as nice !

[@VintageMachinery]

+Dave Broertjes Thanks!

[@gtmcfar]

Beautiful work as usual, Keith. And there didn't seem to be anything that Tom Lipton will lose sleep over.

[@VintageMachinery]

+The Miserly Hermit That is good news - I just hate it when Tom loses sleep....

[@MattsMotorz]

Wow beautiful work Keith! Nice job!

[@VintageMachinery]

+MattsMotorz Thanks!

[@timambrass3521]

Absolutely beautiful, I'm sure the vise will fit nicely.

[@VintageMachinery]

+Tim Ambrass I sure hope so - I have to admit that I am somewhat nervous since I did not have the vise to fit it to!

[@KeithFenner]

Keith, that is a cool box and this video really answered my first question, when I first saw it, on how the top was shaped! I'm starting my rounds on catching up on seeing the communities efforts and how well everyone worked together on the different projects. I enjoyed your video and the finished project, seeing it with the naked eye, made it that much more! Cheers, ;{)-------

[@VintageMachinery]

+Keith Fenner Thanks Keith - I thought the box really tuned out nice. I would have really loved to have had the actual vise that was going into the box as I was making the box as I could have made it a much nicer fit. But, it was fun to use my woodworking skills to complement a really nice metalworking project! Hope you are getting well - do the best job you can enjoying your time off as you heal!

[@limiley7561]

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[@Pyromaniac_Akeks]

This is really neat and informative! I hope to get into small wood working crafts as soon as I save up enough to do it!

[@VintageMachinery]

+RazHolyBeard Thanks!

[@RoelTyros]

Hello Keith, Very nice looking box and beautiful wood you used for it, and I also like the natural texture of wood. Sometimes I'm getting really sad to see people putting colored paint on nice wood. When you made that top side I thought you forgot that there has to be an opening to put things in. Afterwards it is a very handy idea to cut of the top and getting a very nice result. Again an very interesting video especially because I also work a lot with wood but never had used those dovetails. Maybe I gonna try it out and also make a box like you did pure for learning out. Many greetings from Roel !

[@VintageMachinery]

+RoelTyros I cannot stand putting paint on beautiful wood! As for cutting dovetails, a project like this box is an excellent thing to learn how to cut dovetails on.

[@johnconrad5487]

Great job. thanks for sharing. I really like the color of that wood.

[@VintageMachinery]

Thank you!

[@oxobrandonoxo]

that box looks amazing

[@VintageMachinery]

+oxobrandonoxo Thank you!

[@StraightThread]

Nice box, Keith. Always a pleasure watching your videos. Waterlox is indeed a fine product. Happy Thanksgiving!

[@VintageMachinery]

+Richard Freeze Thanks Richard!

[@CheapChizzlinMooch]

Nice job. When cutting off the tops I was taught a little different method. I set the blade just low enough that it doesn't cut all the way through but instead purposely stop short and finish the cut with a knife. Won't need shims or clamps. After which a little light sanding which your going to do anyway.

[@TheMetalButcher]

I love that arched top!

[@VintageMachinery]

+justfakeit888 Thanks - it makes for a nice look.

[@C0R3ON3]

Great job! Very inspiring video... Now I want build my own.

[@VintageMachinery]

+C0R3ON3 Get out in the shop and do it! Nothing stopping you!

[@C0R3ON3]

I need to setup shop in my garage 1st lol. But I WILL do it!

[@turningpoint6643]

The figure on the top really came out nice Keith. Much better than I thought it would. The hinges might not have been my first choice, but I'm not the one building it. It's going to be a great box for that vise. Add up just the hours that have gone into the vise and now your box and that's going to be a very high value bit of tooling. Almost too nice to use. I hope whoever is picked will remember all the work that went into this years WIYB giveaway.

[@VintageMachinery]

+Turning Point I usually use a higher end hing on things like jewelry boxes, but I think that the ones that I used look fine and will get the job done. The vise that goes inside is the most important part.

[@turningpoint6643]

+Keith Rucker - VintageMachinery.org True, it's just that they don't match the quality of your hand cut dovetails and the high end figure of the wood on the top that's all. Don't get me wrong, I'm 100% fine with what you chose. Your box and the hinges are a hell of a lot better than the storage boxes you get today even on some pretty pricey tooling and metrology equipment.

[@meboyd7796]

That vice better be perfect if it is going in that box. Absolutely beautiful.

[@VintageMachinery]

+M E Boyd I have no doubt that the vise will be just as nice, if not nicer, than the box!

[@MichaelDavis-nn5yj]

Your box came out ok. Take care Michael.

[@billdlv]

Keith box turned out great. I'll have to try that finish it looks good. I usually use Emmet's good stuff which works well too.

[@VintageMachinery]

+Bill De La Vega Not familuar with Emmet's - I will have to look into that.

[@keldsor]

Hi Keith ! Did you notice that Brad did change the dimensions - the length - of this vise ! A very nice work - especially the top of the lid - very, very pretty !

[@VintageMachinery]

+Keld Sørensen And I saw where Tom crashed his grinder into the vise too and messed the whole thing up.....

[@keldsor]

Keith Rucker - VintageMachinery.org You did ;-)) ... anyway, a very nice box - and that walnut is a very nice kind of wood for making thing of I think !

[@FranksDIY]

Real nice I like that idea with the shims makes sense.

[@VintageMachinery]

Thank you!

[@dkerekes1987]

Cant wait ive been watching this over on abom's channel also great project!!! Awesome guys !!!

[@VintageMachinery]

+D Kerekes I am really looking forward to seeing the finished product (the vise that is!)

[@pricetagg9730]

very nice job on the wood box look amazing, keep it up ,thanks...

[@VintageMachinery]

+price tagg Thanks!

[@GreatNorthWoodsHillbilly]

I have watching all the videos on the vise, and I must say the box you made is just as nice as the vice is coming out. Some starting out machinist is going to have a very special piece of history with this vice and its box. hopefully next year the tool box giveaway well continue to grow even bigger. As we all now, it takes a lot of money to get started in the trade, and I think this so great for the community to do this.

[@VintageMachinery]

+Great North Woods Hillbilly Just a small way to give something back! I am honored to be a part of it.

[@FLYfishing62]

Nice job, I enjoyed your video

[@scrout]

Very nice, with that I would be storing my vice on the mantel in the living room!

[@VintageMachinery]

+scrout The vise inside would be worthy of sitting on the mantel!

[@WillyBemis]

What a nice project!

[@VintageMachinery]

+William Bemis Thank you!

[@andymandyandsheba4571]

lovely looking piece keith

[@VintageMachinery]

+Andy Coakes Thanks Andy!

[@genefultz5267]

Nice job young man I enjoyed watching Thank You !

[@VintageMachinery]

+Gene Fultz Thanks Gene!

[@pierresgarage2687]

Nicely done... Hope our knurling tools for the WIYB-TMC will also shine a little beside such a nice box... lol

[@VintageMachinery]

+pierre beaudry I would not worry - everything that will go in the box will be a nice asset to a beginning machinist!

[@rolliekelly6783]

Keith, Beautiful presentation box. Glad to see the creator of Vintage Machinery.org , is also a hand tool user. Excellent job, Rollie P.S. Keep us abreast of the shop progress.

[@VintageMachinery]

+Rollie Kelly I actually went though a phase some years ago where I did all my work totally using hand tools. It was a good exercise in becoming a better craftsman, but I really missed using my machines. Now days, I use both hand tools and machinery!

[@RetiredTony]

That is beautiful...great job! got to try and make this for my daughter :)

[@headknocker8999]

Uncle Fester your itty bitty box came out pretty sweet

[@VintageMachinery]

Thank you!

[@sharonhudgens2916]

Thanks a lot for the great instructions.

[@w056007568]

Fabulous job Keith, looks beautifully finished throughout. I just pray that it is not damaged in any way whilst in transit to Brad - I've seen what the US Postal Service or some carriers can do to destroy, damage or lose stuff from other machinist's videos!!

[@VintageMachinery]

+Dan Whiteford It made it safe and sound - he has actually had it a couple of week already, I am just behind on editing videos....

[@aerotro]

I used to wonder how those craftsmen made such wonderful things, and today you made my jaw drop in awe absolutely amazing workmanship Keith

[@VintageMachinery]

+Ortorea Screenname I stopped worrying about the thumb down a long time ago. There appears to be a couple of guys out there that just do not like me and give me a thumbs down on every video I do. No big deal.

[@aerotro]

Yes I understand it's jealousy I guess ;o)

[@SparkeyDogfish]

Really beautiful!

[@holry7778]

Keith Nice work. When planning flush, do your end grain first so if you have any blow out, it is hopefully in your waste stock. Great stuff though. Keep it coming

[@swarfrat311]

Keith . . . You should go into furniture making. That box was beautiful! You take woodworking seriously. A Biesmeyer fence on your table saw! I used to install those when I worked as a tech installing and repairing professional woodworking machines. That's why I hate the jointer -- one took the side of my left ring finger off. It was carelessness on my part. Fortunately, there was a plastic surgeon at the emergency room. He harvested some skin from my arm and put it on my finger. ... Enough rambling. Thanks for sharing your video. Do you do Gerstner-style machinist tool boxes? :-) Have a good one! Dave

[@VintageMachinery]

+Swarf Rat Dave - I have actually done quite a bit of furniture making, mostly for my wife, friends and family. Yes, I take it seriously!

[@Opinionator52]

There'll be a very happy recipient! Thank you for the beautiful contribution Keith! O,,,

[@VintageMachinery]

+Opinionator52 It is my pleasure to be able to contribute towards the project!

[@ianbutler1983]

Keith, I hope you don't mind if I share a trick I was taught by a woodworker long ago for cutting off box lids. He made custom rifle cases from mahogany. He set his saw blade just about 1/32" shy of cutting all the way through the sides. He made all 4 cuts, the thin part left at the bottom of the kerf holding the lid in place. He then took a utility knife and just sliced through the wood to separate the lid. About few minutes on the abrasive paper on a flat surface (just as you did) finished the job. I am not familiar with Waterlox, I will give it a try. It sure made the figure pop. Thanks for the video, very interesting.

[@VintageMachinery]

+Ian Butler I have used that method as well, but I have found that the shims give you just as good as a cut and it requires less work - and I am all about less work!

[@jaxplane]

ive found that method is for me the best.

[@derek8095]

wow it looks really good

[@VintageMachinery]

+Derek Hipolito Thanks!

[@johnburens3395]

I like to pre-drill for brass screws and use a little bee's wax myself. It only took one time for me to twist a brass screw off in an almost finished piece to remember to never do that again.

[@dennis7511]

Beautiful job. Thank you.

[@Beaverbush1969]

A future antique well done I wish I could do it.

[@VintageMachinery]

+David leavy I have taught pre-teen kids how to hand cut dovetails. It just takes practice.

[@icespeckledhens]

My wife looked at me and said who else have I seen cheating with dovetails, well I have been cutting them since my apprenticeship days back in the 60's!!! Thanks

[@Clarkson350]

Beautiful box great for cufflinks

[@russtuff]

I assumed you would run the mating surfaces over a jointer instead of lapping. Does lapping give a better result?

[@NGinuity]

+russtuff There are two different grain directions (and dead space) and a jointer isn't ideal. Lapping is nice and easy with controllable results.

[@VintageMachinery]

+russtuff +NGinuity already answered this one - you would not want to run your jointer across the grain as you would on two of the four pieces so lapping is a better option.

[@dougrundell947]

Keith, I think I had that same shop teacher in summer school. Didn't matter how much you sanded, he would say "Keep sanding"

[@stuvs830]

I feel that the students learned exactly what the wood felt like as it came into shape, and that is something that theory just can't convey.

[@VintageMachinery]

+Doug Rundell All good lessons - he made sure that the job was done right, kept us busy and out of trouble, and it was also a lesson in patience which taught us to not get in a hurry. While it might have been frustrating at the time, if I were a shop teacher I would probably do the same thing.

[@solidworkshop4140]

Nice box!

[@VintageMachinery]

Thank you!

[@Rich206L]

Great video Keith and don't let that comment by the German pro get to you like it did to me. Happy Thanksgiving.Rich

[@VintageMachinery]

+Rich206L Thanks Rich!

[@rebelrallypoint48]

Well done! I wish I had half the skill.