How To Make A Cryptex Puzzle Box | Woodturning

[@CarlJacobson]

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[@AbsoRuud76]

I really wasn't planning on watching a half hour video on woodturning a cryptex. But I ended up watching the whole thing and I don't regret it. Fantastic work!

[@CarlJacobson]

Ruud Pollé Thank you very much!

[@osenseijedi]

same here. I don't know why it's always fascinating to see people working at what they do best

[@herakles121]

Ruud Pollé Maaaaan ... same thing here ... :D

[@LeetCodes]

same, i dont even have a lathe but dammit i want one now

[@Taziod]

Watching wood turning is probably the most relaxing thing I've seen in awhile.

[@CarlJacobson]

Thank you, It's a great past time.

[@shelbycates7]

I don't ever plan on learning how to woodturn but i really enjoyed this. Thanks Carl.

[@SweGunner71]

Very nice! My grandfather worked as a woodturner his whole life and he taught me the basics when I was a child. I have not tried it for 30 years though. Would be fun to try it again.

[@xanokothe]

Great video! 27 mins and not boring at all!

[@CarlJacobson]

Thank you

[@alexanderdrake8314]

Do you guys want to know why I love to watch this guy so much. Its because is very intellectual and very hand on, and so far that I can see is very courteous to his viewers.

[@CarlJacobson]

Alexander Drake Thank you so much Alexander for the kind words.

[@alexanderdrake8314]

No thank you for inspiring the greater person in me

[@VamsiKrishnaReddyLazyTraveller]

That was absolutely brilliant. Till the last moment i couldn't figure out the whole idea of how you're gonna lock it. Absolutely fantastic..

[@CarlJacobson]

Vamsi Krishna Reddy Thank you very much Vamsi

[@shaunbrown1402]

Anyone could make one of those with specialized tools, but you made it with basics. That's what makes it so awesome. That's Awesome Carl

[@zyborx]

S - H - A - R - E is the key to the cryptex

[@kaitlynyeager4392]

Don't apologize, the longer the video the better! It's fun to watch.

[@FVKELI]

Wow you sir, are amazing I'm not very old and don't really have experience with tools like these and i somehow managed to understand exactly what you were doing. Good job keep up your amazing work.

[@CarlJacobson]

TheVideoBoy Thank you very much

[@alunmurch4109]

I don't have the time, money or patience to do something like this. Yet I've just sat and watched the whole thing in awe and fascination. What a wonderful video and I'm just left speechless by the skill.

[@CarlJacobson]

Alun Murch Thank you very much Alun

[@MrFivefivefivesix]

For added security, have you considered putting a group of false sets? Additional notches for the pins to go in that don't line up but would at least give the illusion that it has been cracked. It won't be a huge hindrance, but it would at least slow someone down if they simply try to solve it with trial-and-error brute forcing.

[@CarlJacobson]

Captain Shoutyface. That's a good idea, I haven't played around with the design much.

[@mindhackerrr]

I don't believe that would work. The way it is now every dial needs to be set correctly for it to provide any feedback. Additional full length notches would add solutions (so SHARE and SHAVE might both work), while half-notches would tell the code-breaker that they have some of the letters correct - it would still take a long time, but not as much as having to try every possible solution. False sets would be good if there were only one pin, but since every dial has it's own pin it doesn't need any.

[@SynS7ven]

***** Well, you wouldn't make full notches, just a half notch, or whatever. Remember the old bike locks? You can pick those easy. You just pull on it a tiny bit then turn the dials till you get some play from side to side then move to the next one. I would make every second letter a false notch with only one of them being a full notch. Then I would make it all a bit tighter so you don't get any of that side to side play when it's locked. Not fool proof, but an improvement. You just need to take your time and clean your edges and round your corners so you don't get jammed up.

[@Ozzy200292]

Finally someone who actually shows you how to make these things. Awesome work. I was searching "How to craft the illusionist locket" and finally ended up here lol. Subscribed ;)

[@CarlJacobson]

Özkan D'hont Thank you very much Ozkan, this project was a lot of fun.

[@Aynar3D]

Amazing! Great! You're a master!

[@5ivestring]

You did a very professional job showing the steps for this project. i'm a beginner, but you showed it so well, I think I can make one, maybe a few mistakes along the way, but you lined it out so well I think it's do able.

[@CarlJacobson]

***** Thank you very much Gary

[@still_awake_productions3441]

Very complex and well made, I made one and it works great. Good job on the build one new sub Jacobson

[@shooshieroberts8824]

That was great. I thought I was going to skip through it quickly, but I watched the whole thing. Funny thing; while you were turning the pieces, I was smelling wood. I'm not kidding! The sound and sight, with all the dust flying, caused the sensation of smelling hot wood dust. Great video, and thanks for showing us how you did it.

[@opmdevil]

Better lathe than never.

[@CarlJacobson]

LOL!

[@rockforeternallife]

Love how you approach dealing these round bits of wood with the chisel. a true craftsman indeed.

[@CarlJacobson]

***** Thank you very much

[@carmelodevisu1464]

cause of my musical passion i would say the secret word is "ZAPPA" ;-). Nice job!!!

[@nathanalarcon4394]

gotta rewatch these oldies but goodies every now and then!

[@CarlJacobson]

This was one of my favorite projects! Thanks Nathan!!

[@MrKayouh]

Can I buy one of those somewhere ? It's awesome but i'm pretty sure I won't be able to make it by myself :(

[@florenthuck4539]

vous seriez près a mettre combien pour l'acheter? Car le travail ce paye

[@charlesauger7779]

What a great project you did there. I'm gonna do three of them, one fore each of my boys. They'll love it. Thank you for sharing it with the whole world.

[@CarlJacobson]

Charles Auger Thank you very much Charles, I'd love to see some pics when your done. thewoodshop.tv

[@michalregner4352]

Nice work, this will be my next project :) Good job! :)

[@CarlJacobson]

Mickey Flexx Thank you Mickey, I'd like to see pics when your done.

[@michalregner4352]

Deal :)

[@akki434]

The amount of craftsmanship is astonishing!

[@CarlJacobson]

Thank you very much, I really appreciate that!

[@iamdarkyoshi]

Nice detailed video. I dont have a lathe, but i do have a 3d printer. hmmmm.....

[@Ze_Bee4828]

Don't worry carl, For such an amazing and complicated project it's short enough

[@CarlJacobson]

Thank you very much Niels!

[@TheMoreless16]

This is really cool. I wish i have enough equipment for this :)

[@guitaradrian07]

I'm inspired! I cannot wait to set up a little workshop in the shed one day. And how wonderful that you took the time to share your skill and then even gave away the work piece. great stuff!

[@CarlJacobson]

Thank you Adrian

[@astromeritis07]

i watched all of it and the finished work is so so so awesome!! I subscribed as well! i would love to try it on my own but here's the problem.. you have way too many machines that regular people (like me) don't have. Please make a more simple version of it that someone can make even without that many machines! Thank you and keep up the good work!!

[@swampthangredneckrandy0142]

break . thats thing is so awsome, i actually watched the hole thing with out skipping threw it , it really is amazing on how much can really be made from wood with the right tools

[@swampthangredneckrandy0142]

Carl Jacobson ahh man :) . me an my dad love makin things from wood we made bird house condos , our own ornaments for the tree an decorations for the yard , he also made a rc tunnel boat for me i plan to get up a runnin again in the future .

[@TheMoorb]

You dude, you are a genious

[@CarlJacobson]

TheMoorb :) Thank you very much!

[@bnphisey]

This is AWESOME... I have been turning pens for a few years, and I love the relaxation I get from turning... I think I might give this a shot just to try something new. Thank you for the great video!

[@CarlJacobson]

Thank you Brad, This project was a lot of fun. Take care, Carl

[@Vixikats]

I was bound to get here somehow... I think this is enough internet for one day.

[@ramsey2314]

haha, Thats perfect. Me too!

[@michaelphoenix7947]

Mark Ränd Dude same!

[@patrikjuhlinpj]

i started watching drifting

[@trodeno6305]

NECROPOSTING!

[@tomcowsert8962]

Glad I found your youtube channel. I am interested in turning but have never done it. Will be taking a class locally to see if I truly like it. Your videos inspire me. Thank you.

[@CarlJacobson]

Thank you very much Tom! It really is a great hobby.

[@TheTigero]

I'm positive it's "SHARE". I wrote down the letters I could see in a grid based on different views we get in the video... :-) (it's share, or whatever word is two above "CVXZO")

[@CarlJacobson]

Yes it was share, Clayton got it.

[@konstantinkokkorakis1907]

THANK YOU I loved watching your video of you making this wooden cryptex box as i do not have any equipment for turning wood i can not make one myself but it was really interesting seeing how the lock works excellent job your really clever at wood working ! Excellent !

[@CarlJacobson]

Konstantin Kokkorakis Thank you very much! This was a fun project.

[@davidloew8136]

I would like to know how much you charge for one as well.

[@waynegaffney8995]

Very nice work. Not your average wood turning. Cryptex are very cool and you make a complex piece seem simple.

[@CarlJacobson]

Wayne Gaffney Thank you very much Wayne

[@Proxiart]

If I had those kind of machines at home I would not be sitting behind my pc XD

[@CarlJacobson]

Petitprox Right? :)

[@KrillMister57]

Ok, after 5 minutes of wathing I was stunned! This is awsome! You are truly a proffesional! Really enjoyed watching this video! Pure awsomness!

[@CarlJacobson]

Marcus Bengtsson Thank you very much Marcus

[@littlegoobie]

It might be easier to do with separate pieces of wood, but i think this one is a lot cooler. It's like the difference between a rolex and a timex. They both tell time but made very differently. I pay more for things that are well made. ..and that's how you hide your weed from your kids..

[@xxryanbuildsxx2107]

That is exactly what I was thinking

[@djad54]

Yeah man. Maybe the unlock word is 'SMOKE' haha.

[@Jonathan-gb3vj]

Man this is cool these other guys you see doing wood working videos don't do cool stuff like this most of the time! really awesome! Keep it up

[@CarlJacobson]

Thank you very much Jonathan!

[@sabaralgeriadz1579]

amazing i want one :)

[@CarlJacobson]

+sabar zaza Thank you Sabar!

[@markandaudge]

Thanks for sharing Carl I am new to turning and I am really enjoying your videos. I have been out with the wife and the dog down the woods and came back with a nice log which I am hopefully going to use to make one of these. Please keep the videos coming as they are very useful to beginners like me.

[@CarlJacobson]

Mark Andrews Thank you very much Mark, The only thing I would suggest, is to make sure the wood is dry for a project like this. Take care, Carl

[@Anocaniac]

Awesome! Is it: APPLE? ;D

[@deborah_chrysoprase]

That was really cool. Felt like I was a kid again watching The New Yankee Workshop, you started with a block of wood, and 30 minutes later you've got something really really nice. Thanks for the video :D

[@CarlJacobson]

Mobus Dorphin Thank you very much

[@Doom49]

JLEIL

[@joecoleman1000]

hey Doom

[@JonathanGorr]

Your'e professional and are very aware of the viewers time, which I can appreciate. Very cool project.

[@CarlJacobson]

Jonathan Gorr Thank you very much Jonathan

[@Raycefan]

If you use fast forward during some portions of your video, instead of cutting it out, your video would be much shorter. Most wood working videos use it.

[@thebrandenburgify]

This is awesome! Very cool to see made by hand and not molded from plastic!

[@CarlJacobson]

+thebrandenburgify Thank you very much!

[@mitchwoodwork]

I've been doing a bit more turning lately, so this might just be the next challenge! Thanks for sharing Carl.

[@CarlJacobson]

Mitch Peacock - WOmadeOD Thank you Mitch!

[@nic12344]

Just by examinating the video very attentively, I know 4 letters of the word. It gives me SH_RE and I know that the only two vowels in the center are A and O so it's SHARE or SHORE.. I really think that since this is a KZbin video, it make sense if it is SHARE!

[@CarlJacobson]

Nicholas R.M. Yes it was share :)

[@vishakhamehta24]

+Nicholas R.M. could also be SHIRE ...u know from LOTR

[@nic12344]

Vishakha Mehta There is no I in the center..

[@austin1997ification]

Great work! Just watching some videos, one thing led to another, here I am. Very skilled craftsmanship went into that Cryptex. Amazing video

[@CarlJacobson]

Austin6969 Thank you very much Austin

[@trodeno6305]

Wish I had the tools and materials to make this, but then again, my birthday is 10 months away...

[@CarlJacobson]

That would be the best B-day ever!!!

[@lewabdn]

Only started watching your channel a few days ago but im really loving your work. Its an art form for sure. I do a bit of lathe work at my work but its nothing awesome like this. Just mainly matchboring flanges to suit pipe. I especially love your off centre pieces.

[@CarlJacobson]

lewabdn Thank you very much, I'm glad you're enjoying the videos.

[@AirDyran]

adolf?

[@kikelambs]

A very educative and constructive video. We all have talents but just a few individuals exceed them. God Bless You Sir!

[@CarlJacobson]

Thank you :)

[@kazutokadzuki452]

Share?

[@MasterMindmars]

During the video I thought that the codex uses moving parts into it for block the rings turn. Is amazing the simplex way of funtioning of your design. Congratulations! !!

[@CarlJacobson]

MasterMindmars Thank you very much

[@Sivos909]

I would be disappointed if it's not apple.

[@CarlJacobson]

Sivos Disappointment activated! lol Sorry the code was SHARE :)

[@Sivos909]

.....You're a cruel man, lol.

[@robertfrederick4409]

Sivos I thought the same thing from Da Dinci Code.

[@FDavalos831]

I don't have any wood working tools but you have inspired me. I will soon buy some. Awesome video!

[@CarlJacobson]

Fide Davalos Thank you very much.... ENJOY it's a fantastic hobby!

[@jdsingh1670]

apple

[@brandonlim6892]

hmm, gonna try it out sometime when i am free, even though i dont have those equipment. thanks Carl Jacobson for such a great video.

[@CarlJacobson]

Thank you Brandon

[@stephencheramie3169]

let me start by saying I like the piece, but slow down! Patience isn't just a virtue, in wood working it should be your first thought. Your tools aren't supposed to chatter and the forsner bits shouldn't be smoking like a house fire! Also putting a caliper on a spinning blank is not only impatient but dangerous.At one point your lathe almost jumped off the table.

[@InTentZManIpulSation]

In every single other woodworking example I'd agree. But in just this ONE, (boring a cylinder you want another cylinder to freely spin in,) I feel like the effect burning has on the wood (almost making it more plastic feeling than wood,) might actually be desirable in this ONE instance. Not that I'd ever intentionally dull any blade for any reason, just saying in this ONE instance; I would've pressed on to rather than stopping making my video to go buy a new bit. Lol

[@stevecarroll711]

Good stuff Carl. Great practice for woodturning beginners like myself. I've linked to it on the Australian Woodworking Forums, for the benefit of those who don't frequent KZbin.

[@CarlJacobson]

Thank you Steve, and thanks for sharing it on the forum as well.

[@AintBigAintClever]

Lovely bit of craftsmanship, wish I'd paid more attention in woodwork class :) I've had people grumble about the length of some of my videos, the solution was to put a ten-second index at the start of the video, so if someone wants to jump straight to a bit they're interested in they can see what time to scroll to. Handy if (like this one) you can't chop it down any further without losing something important.

[@DragonTigerDude]

I wish I had the tools to do things like this. Or at least to have seen this video when you first posted it to have a shot at winning. It looks awesome and you did a great job.

[@CarlJacobson]

David Crouch Thank you very much David

[@MaeLSTRoM1997]

This is a beautiful piece of woodwork. Great job

[@AKAxeMan]

This is a neat use of a lathe. I will have to try to make one eventually. Thanks for the instruction.

[@CarlJacobson]

Thank you

[@yasharsadeghi8089]

Beautiful Project. Thank you. It was very nice of you to SHARE. hehe I know people got it before me but it was fun trying to figure it out.

[@aiRxShop]

This was really cool! My mom just got a lathe. Looks like a fun project to do with her.

[@CarlJacobson]

Thank you Erik!! That's awesome, and yes it would be a fun project to do together!

[@jacquel19401]

Great jobs Carl i love the way you process your work with so precision.Awesome work James LePage from Canada

[@CarlJacobson]

Jacques Lepage Thank you very much James

[@zepplinkin]

SHARE!!!! I WANT THAT! It's amazing the craftsmanship you put into that!

[@CarlJacobson]

Thank you George

[@zepplinkin]

You're very welcome!

[@geoffreymcpherson5470]

stars are bright at night and make us think so clear when we wake from our sleep. I would love to play with wood the way you do

[@CarlJacobson]

Geoffrey McPherson Thank you Geoffrey!

[@tek4]

For years now, its been in the back of my mind, a cryptex. Ive come up with thoughts and ways on how one would work, altho I never searched. Today I was just wandering youtube (it can be a cool or scary journey) and I stumbled across your vid Carl, I have to say thank you, I loved it, and my five year old son and I have a new project. Thank you and I hope your having a good week :)

[@CarlJacobson]

tek413 This was a really fun project, I would love to see the one you make.

[@juzar12345]

this is some hard work and requires loads of patience...u r seriously awesome man...

[@vincentruben]

you are the wood master *bows*. you did a great job, for real!!

[@CarlJacobson]

vincent Jager Thank you very much Vincent

[@Richardschool]

Awesome video, really wish I had a lathe. I have to say, very impressive. looks very smooth and turned out well. love the maple as well.

[@CarlJacobson]

Richard School Thank you Richard

[@YZMrx]

I really enjoy watching your videos, I'm in a design school and some of your work inspire me for some of my projects. Thanks Carl :)

[@CarlJacobson]

Thank you that a great compliment, I'd love to see some pictures. Take care, Carl

[@tonyrodriguez1128]

Hi Carl really are a genius with wood, looking to make a homemade wood lathe reaches your channel and left me amazed at the things you do, still so we have much to learn, unfortunately I do not speak English, but in the way samples and perform your work need not speak the same language, is very easy to understand you, a big hello from Mendoza, Argentina, and many successes. P.D I subscribed and tell you great I like jejej greetings ....

[@CarlJacobson]

jorge antonio rodriguez Thank you so much Jorge! I'm glad you enjoy the videos :)

[@corbinianw.memmel9320]

I think VINCI is the right word By the way its a very cool work! I never thought that it would be possible to rebuild this awesome piece of work from da Vinci.

[@CarlJacobson]

Thank you very much! The code was share :)

[@dallaswoiken7533]

your very welcome Carl, u are very talented. I stumbled upon ur videos and can't wait to see what you are going to do next keep up the great work

[@CarlJacobson]

+Dallas Woiken Thanks again Dallas

[@hp994]

very well done .... easy to understand for learners with ur step by step woodwork.... m gonna make one too..

[@CarlJacobson]

***** Thank you very much, I'd like to see it when you're done.

[@johnaurand4090]

Nice piece. One of these days I might be able to get some time to get back to my lathe and I haven't forgotten about that sugar sand. Plus I'm going to send you a piece of Cedar along with it. Just because I made you wait so long. I might even put in some spalted oak also.

[@CarlJacobson]

Thank you John! :) no worries, I hope you get back to the lathe soon.

[@HawkTheLeo]

Love this, some how i got here because of Puzzle boxes haha. Never watched the de vinci code but I know some what about it, honestly I didn't know what this was after reading the comments I figured it out. Love the video and I'll subscribe because it helps you out! Anyway I like the fact that you actually take the time and reply to all comments! See you next time.

[@CarlJacobson]

Brandon'sWorld Thank you Brandon, this was one of my favorite projects.

[@BlueBaron3x7]

I know this video is a few years old but great craftsmanship.

[@CarlJacobson]

Thank you very much!

[@hudmond]

it turned out wonderful it was really interesting to watch thanks!

[@alexwyman8380]

that is a phenomenally beautiful chunk of maple

[@CarlJacobson]

Thank you Alex!

[@sebastianantblad9014]

Riktigt coolt. Du är en skicklig träsnidare. Really cool. You are a skillful woodworker.

[@CarlJacobson]

sebbe antblad Thank you Sebbe

[@tylermetz8976]

its been 5 years, has anyone guessed the word?Awesome video I think I am going to try my hand at one of these.

[@CarlJacobson]

Thank you Tyler! Yes someone guessed it, it was SHARE.

[@TothanCrawk]

Seriously, I always wondered how the heck a Cryptex works in terms of the locking mechanisms, and the method you used was blew my mind, this is amazing! Awesome work :)

[@CarlJacobson]

TothanCrawk Thank you very much!

[@astrolavoi]

Extraordinary.....I will try to make this for my daughter....thanks a lot, and congratulations!

[@CarlJacobson]

astrolavoi Thank you very much, I would love to see some pics when you get it done.

[@ultimatepogomaster]

This is amazing. Such skill and precision. Nice

[@CarlJacobson]

Thank you very much!

[@buckshotbob1]

Well done, lots of work but a great video, thanks for making them for us.

[@ydna]

cool functional project...I'm going to try making one with tube stock like you mentioned. I think the "endcaps" would need to be beefed up so they can be reliably bonded to the tubes, but it should work...

[@CarlJacobson]

***** Thank you Andrew, I would love to see some pictures when you get it done.

[@acb1011]

Very Impressive! I love watching your videos.Quite inspiring.

[@CarlJacobson]

Tony B Thank you very much Tony

[@sonogo1]

Thanks for the good job. You have a lot of patience!

[@CarlJacobson]

sonogo1 Thank you

[@dawsonhendrickson2177]

You are so amazing at wood turning I only use a lathe at school but I use my time there to make things on the lathe! Where do u get all of your materials like wood ,tools, and most importantly the lathe I can't find one anywhere! I am not even gonna guess the word because there are so many possibilities! Thanks for your videos and hope you can answer my questions!!