Cut Stupid Simple Box Joints without Measuring!

[@louislandi938]

I’ll be 77 next month and brand new at woodworking. Have always been interested but ‘life’ had other plans for me. This lesson for simple box joints is one I can grasp and do not need a pro level work shop. You were talking to me, not a life long cabinet maker. I cannot thank you enough!

[@PureBloodWNC]

25 years behind you, beyond that, ditto story.

[@vicdelange2634]

70 .....was a heavy equipment op, graders and dozers, couldn't nail 2 boards together if i tried. now, thanks to these people, i now can at least cut a straight line, sometimes, but hey woodworking is satisfying huh

[@mondujar279]

@@louislandi938 I’m late responding,(as usual) hoping you are still enjoying woodworking. I’m 68 in UK and started when I retired. Very enjoyable experience but haven’t started proper joinery yet. I think I will start with box joints

[@MillerMakes-jm5]

Just subscribed! Been looking everywhere for a box joint video that didn’t require dialing in a jig.

[@johndunn3615]

Nice, I will do this with the box I am just about to start on, age 67 and new at this game, still learning all about woodwork from the younger people for a change.

[@Brabbo-55]

Just had to subscribe, I love simplicity, It is the best. Thankyou for taking all the complication out of it.

[@michaelbradford4444]

Several tries and I now am capable of making simple but beautiful box with a box joint , thanks Newton !! This opens all sorts of new doors for me just knowing that I can do the doubted , if that makes sense !

[@oldguy6764]

Box joints for dummies! WOW. I'm gonna have to try this.

[@NewtonMakes]

Seriously, you'll love it.

[@psikelly]

DaYum that IS stupid simple. Subscribed! Been looking forever for this exact video. Thanks a million!

[@NewtonMakes]

I'm really glad you liked it! Thanks for watching.

[@PureBloodWNC]

At 5:37 in the video, why do you lay the pieces end to end instead of on top and simply trace the shape? You’re a great teacher, I learn something in all your videos.

[@stevec2513]

So, yeah, I'm getting tired of making bird houses and planters and benches, oh my. My skills are rather crude and rudimentary, I call my skills 'crudementary'. Been trying my hand at boxes lately and came across your videos. Great timing! I struggled just today with a sliding lid box and one of your videos showed me what I need to do. And this with the box joints is just great. Oh yeah, I'm 72, I don't have a shop, just a shed and a carport. You're lucky I don't live in your neighborhood (or do I?), otherwise you'd have this old man hanging around in your shop all day with you, bugging you with questions. Thanks for sharing your skills and your expertise and for having a sense of humor while you do!

[@bigviper64]

Perfect timing! I only have a very small section that I want to creat the same finger joint on…its for my Stop Block on my Table Saw Sled. Once I’ve glued it, I will Pin the fingers for even more strength.

[@martinwilliams9098]

I’m going to make this box tomorrow,thank you

[@erniebowen8918]

Watched a few of your videos. Nicely done simplifying woodworking for a 65 year old newbie. New subscriber here!

[@keithmosley5002]

Very nice and simple

[@glennleader8880]

I really like you simple way you make box joints. You have a new subscriber.

[@NewtonMakes]

Keeping things simple has always worked well for me!

[@glennleader8880]

@@NewtonMakes I agree. One of my life's philosophies is KISS. Keep It Simple Stupid.

[@Scroller40]

Can't wait to try.

[@michaelblanton337]

Thank you for your wisdom

[@kieranwouter2361]

This is great! I've been trying to plan how I'll start making these and this is by far the m most idiot proof guide I've seen.

[@NewtonMakes]

I'm all about figuring out an idiot proof way to do stuff. 🤣

[@fabiomerlin8820]

Good tips! Thanks.

[@davidevans2593]

Nice one 👍

[@Motocicleiros]

I have tried this in a couple boxes and I confess that I am amazed! However my external mortises have a trend of end up "slanted" due to the fact that the central tenon doesn't provide enough support to keep the board perfectly steady and aligned 90 degrees to the sled while I cut it so it's challenging to make it perfectly squared. I am going to try to make a large central tenon and small external mortises in order to achieve a better support and avoid my board keep wobbling. Otherwise I must be missing some small secret trick to do it right!

[@ifollowjesus1667]

This was awesome ! Thank you so much! God bless 🙏

[@jamescampbell7780]

Great idea to have a sacrificial board to prevent breakout! However, great video.

[@josemartin4431]

I like how this doesn't depend on measurements and will be super fast with a dado stack. Thanks.

[@NewtonMakes]

Absolutely. I always want to take measuring out of the equation if I can.

[@kandrews7777]

That is awesome thanks

[@potteryjoe]

love that fact that there's no complicated jig to pre-build thanks

[@michaelbradford4444]

Excellent video !!

[@peggyraun-linde6336]

I sure like the ease of this method. Thanks!

[@blayne2029]

NIce. Thank you!

[@communicationiskey-]

Good video! Would love to see the same project made without a table saw, just hand tools.

[@mrmanu20121]

That was awesome 👌

[@texgem]

Thank you for your clear explanation new subscriber.

[@clemmcguinness1087]

Oh that's good, thank you

[@NewtonMakes]

Thanks for checking it out. 👍

[@Stevecollinsclear]

that 'kin GOLD

[@luke46219]

May seem obvious, but with your test fits as you approach the final thickness of the middle part, if you flip over the section you're cutting away twice the material. So if it's just barely tight, I would suggest fine tuning with some sandpaper instead of going back to the table saw. It's been a frustrating thing for me before that I think I did it right only to realize I made some silly mistake like cutting away twice as much as I had planned and ended up with a loose fitting joint.

[@michaeleasler5249]

Great tip, thanks!

[@alanfreedman5877]

Well, the only thing about that is that you'll be fine tuning several pieces. But true, that is better than taking off too much.

[@ericbaker5224]

THANK YOU!!!

[@stevejensen3471]

I've snuck up on finger joint lines for years! But it's tricky and you've got to pay attention as sneaking over 1mm will show up in the joint!

[@greggordon6215]

Awesome! Thanks

[@evanbriggs443]

Could you make joints with more fingers in a similar way, maybe 3 fingers mating with 2 fingers? I'm guessing the method would be a bit more complex, but any tips for doing this would be helpful. Thanks for the tips.

[@LIMAHLable]

Exactly what I was looking for! …always, always keep your EYES open on the running blades!

[@andrewwcoyle]

great technique, nice and simple :-)

[@GlynisDance]

Lovely work - thank you! You can also make halving joints in a similar way, which are nice for frames. :)

[@brendo1000]

Hi Billy - did you mind sharing where you got the hasp and lock from? I know it’s an old video - it’s been a challenge to find one that fits a 3/8” lid. Thanks!

[@ovedgrijalva4063]

Good simple and well explained Thank you.

[@cabman86]

I have to replace the lift on my saw before I try these. Can't keep it from moving down.

[@markmoeller614]

What type of bottom did you add to this type of box? Thanks

[@martinwilliams9098]

Where can I buy the lock and clasp you used on this beautiful box?

[@1MohrFarm]

Great video.

[@damnthat1]

Which ply is best for door?

[@ZymurgySchrodinger]

This is the way I like to make box joints. Hated all those complicated jigs. 😖

[@justinbyers1441]

That's awesome brother, I'll have too give them a shot 👍

[@ConcreteLand]

Great demo.. thx for showing this. I’ll be putting the idiot proof method to the test soon.

[@mnb3566]

Another great video! 👍I see the 2x4 box vid used multiple box joints and you show it being but I am not so sharp so while I may be able to figure out the cuts on my own do you have a video explaining how to use the simple box joint concept for multiple joints? Thanks again, sorry for all the questions!

[@NewtonMakes]

The 2x4 box had multiple box joints. I didn't show step by step when I did it. It's the same principle. I'll write it down as a possible video idea for the future. 👊👍

[@b3arwithm3]

How would it work if I want more fingers?

[@NewtonMakes]

Same process, add more fingers. I did it on my recent video about making something from a 2x4. Head to my channel and check it from two weeks ago.

[@timlist4173]

can these be done with a circular saw as opposed to a table saw?

[@NewtonMakes]

That would be out of my safety comfort zone. I'd use a hand saw and chisels before I use a circular saw.

[@pingpong9656]

That's a crazy question!

[@caafeministriesinc3033]

...depends how many fingers you have left

[@markywellsboy2182]

This still includes "measuring", doesn't it?

[@horstupsupsups7488]

Wenn ein Chef überzeugt ist das er ein schlechtes Produkt hat gibt er viel Geld für Werbung aus😇

[@herbsu4330]

T- riffic method!

[@JohnPeterson1950]

So why not just use a dado blade

[@NewtonMakes]

You can. I personally rarely use them because I don't enjoy setting them up.

[@Tinker1950]

And also, because table saws in Europe are manufactured or for sale with a short arbor so dado sets can't be installed.

[@jeffw8611]

Subscribe to your channel but I can't get alerts to new content...it says the channel is for kids so this feature is disabled?

[@jeffw8611]

@@NewtonMakes It is weird, I tried to find a solution but was unsuccessful. Thanks for looking into it!

[@michaelbradford4444]

Several tries and I now am capable of making simple but beautiful box with a box joint , thanks Newton !! This opens all sorts of new doors for me just knowing that I can do the doubted , if that makes sense !

[@NewtonMakes]

You're going to nail your future projects. You got this!