Creating a BEAUTIFUL keepsake box!

[@bestbuilder1st]

Maybe it is just me, but I don't think clamps and things you turn on with your hands qualify as "Hand tools". Out of the many tools used I only saw two "hand tools": a hand plane and a screwdriver. Some people like clickbait, but I think honesty is the best policy. You fabricated a beautiful box and should be proud of it! You just didn't need to fabricate the title of the video. Are you embarrassed that you have and use machines? You don't need to hide the fact if it is true. Embrace it. To get the alignment of the hinges you might want to watch Paul Sellers' video on how to make a Keepsake Box, he explains how to put the hinges on so a beginner can do it.

[@ScottMuellerWoodworks]

Thanks for the comment… I think at the time I made this video, I’d just discovered the use of shooting boards, and I wanted to highlight that technique. Also, while the number of tools used favors power tools, the percentage of time used leans HEAVILY in favor of hand tools, thus the title. Sorry if my choices offended you.

[@bestbuilder1st]

@@ScottMuellerWoodworks First, it is a beautiful box, good job! Using a Table Saw, Power Jointer, Surface Planer, Palm Sander, and Band Saw in my opinion does not lean "HEAVILY" in favor of two small hand tools. The weight and size of those machines discount the word "heavily" itself. Just saying. A jig is not a hand tool, so that cannot be counted. A shooting board is not a hand tool, but a jig to use a hand tool with. That type or style of the attractive box could not have been completed without hand tools, so your title might have been better if it said:"Creating a BEAUTIFUL keepsake box {that could only be completed with} hand tools". I take no issue with power machines (I own all the ones you used in the video and more), I just take issue with someone that uses machines extensively, almost exclusively, and says that made something using "mostly hand tools" when anyone with some experience knows they didn't. I frown on those trying to dupe the novice with clickbait. YMMV BTW, as a side note - your shooting board seems a bit contrived and awkward to use (you admitted to its inaccuracy). May I suggest looking up the same older Englishman I referred to above, he also shows how to make a board that integrates both your jigs into one and is far more stable and accurate (and no need for clamps).

[@ScottMuellerWoodworks]

@@bestbuilder1st whew! You definitely won this argument!

[@bestbuilder1st]

@@ScottMuellerWoodworks Always in for a good discussion, doesn't hurt the Algorithm either...

[@ScottMuellerWoodworks]

@@bestbuilder1st I know, right! I was hoping you'd get belligerent! haha! I did change the title though - because you are right.

[@jonathaneglinton5378]

That domed lid just makes the whole box! Beautiful. I'll have to try this.

[@fariborzhessabi5273]

bravo it is very beautiful.

[@369dusty]

I have been a huge fan of boxes for 65 years. Your choice of wood and design makes this the best I have ever seen ! I am jealous !

[@ScottMuellerWoodworks]

That’s very kind, thank you, Don!

[@kevinodonnell9423]

I am not an expert, but after several issues with screw alignment for hinges, I now use CA glue to glue the hinge in place. This allows me to properly along the lid. Once the glue is dry, I go back and add the screws.

[@ScottMuellerWoodworks]

That is a fantastic suggestion! Thanks Kevin!

[@daveerickson5313]

Beautiful work.

[@Mr_Rick]

Thanks for sharing. That is lacewood for sure.

[@benbrubaker7896]

Bamboo skewers and glue to fill holes. Wait 30 minutes and back to work!

[@michaelcarson4887]

Such precision! Awesome work Scott!

[@ScottMuellerWoodworks]

Thanks Michael!

[@garybeardsworth4396]

Thank you for sharing I’m relatively new to woodworking but one thing I figured out already! if you don’t like fixing mistakes don’t do woodworking! Box looks beautiful thank you for sharing and Sharing your frustration with the hinges, been there, done that and unlike you l just live with it, l couldn’t be bothered trying again to get things lined up. Watched lots of KZbin videos where everything just works first time perfectly, this nearly made me give up. really glad I didn’t there’s something satisfying about working with wood. Thank you again for your time.

[@ScottMuellerWoodworks]

Thanks for the comment! Tbh, if it weren’t for mistakes and unexpected problems, I think my pieces would all be less interesting!

[@jgredford]

Very nice.

[@billballeza377]

Great looking box! Couple questions. Which plane did you use to shape the lid, and what kind of bit was in your router table when you flush trimmed the bottom of the box? It looked like a spiral uncut bit, and if so, where did you buy it?

[@1Q2WSX]

Awesome box! How did you do the flocking?

[@ScottMuellerWoodworks]

I wish I’d captured the footage for that, but it’s simply felt cut to size and secured with… I believe I used rubber cement.

[@andrewelkins7723]

I believe you’re using Leopard wood. I made a box with the same wood and that’s what the lumber shop told me 5:26

[@jeffcoh3440]

I have also been frustrated with hinge alignment. Unfortunately, This is an issue with cheap hinges, and I’m afraid there is no simple fix for it. My solution in the end for the boxes I make, is to purchase decent quality hinges. They are not cheap but good quality hinges will fix your alignment issues. I’m not a sales person, but I purchase Brusso hinges when I am making a quality box. Regards and thx for sharing your vid. Great job 👏

[@ScottMuellerWoodworks]

Thanks for the recommendation!

[@MD-gc4xq]

Nice one, might have a go myself, tbh in a sick wired way,when I cock something up it’s gives me even more satisfaction when I solve the problem, it feels as though I’ve achieved more

[@imakebowls]

That is Lacewood.

[@granthamilton2695]

I just subscribed making me number 300. Your level of skill matches mine I think so looking forward to us developing our skills apace

[@ScottMuellerWoodworks]

Fantastic! Thanks for the milestone sub!

[@joehuinker7009]

Barrel hinges

[@race9359]

Great work! I believe I'm your 70th subscriber!

[@ScottMuellerWoodworks]

You are! Apparently the algorithm decided to give this one a little love, which is great..: this project was a favorite of mine! Thanks for watching and subscribing!

[@dmagic1999]

Can you make a humidor?

[@ScottMuellerWoodworks]

Maybe the wood parts of it! I don’t know anything about humidors though

[@gioraimundokorevaar2519]

In Brazil they call it Louro Faya. Its leopardwood Roupala montana is The latin name.

[@Badbehavior]

I turned the volume to OFF

[@joehuinker7009]

Qtr sawn sycamore. Lacewood same difference

[@flappoid]

Terrible distraction with the noisy music. Nice work, good visual, bad sound.