Detailed instruction on building a small band saw box.

[@jbn0613]

Thank you sir for sharing your experience and expertise. It’s greatly appreciated. Continued success!

[@harrydavis6903]

Thank you Mr. Watkins for using your time to help others which is greatly appreciated. You Sir are the band saw box King. God Bless.

[@designerwoods]

Thanks for the kind word Harry. Glad it helped you. That's why I do it.

[@oldmanpottering]

Thank you very much for taking the time to share, it was wonderful to watch you and your descriptions along the way were easy to listen to and understand, watching you was like sitting in the shed with my Grandpa 😊

[@bm3823]

Excellent presentation. Your attention to detail is very much appreciated. Thank you for taking the time to share your process with us.

[@ms0194298]

Mr. Watkins: I have also been building band saw boxes for about 6 months now since I came across the guitar you have made. I liked it. After I built a box to get the basics down I built a guitar box except my design of this box is the guitar is in a standing position and I installed a clock. I like to thank you for your time and efforts you have given in your projects.

[@designerwoods]

Thanks for the comment. I'm glad it turned out for you. Keep up the good work Dave

[@slolojr1]

Thank you for providing a great video, instructions, and all the little tips and tricks. It's the little tricks and tips that no one talks about and only come with experience. Appreciate you sharing your knowledge.

[@Kenfitzpat]

Hi Dave, I love your videos. You manage to hit all the details without dragging it out. I also love the little extra's like the flocking and the felt tabs that you install. Thanks so very much for sharing. I have purchased a number of your plans and enjoy coming back to refresh my memory and also see anything new you have..

[@designerwoods]

I'm afraid there hasn't been much new lately, but I appreciate your comments.

[@benniehoskins4745]

I'm so glad I found your channel Dave. I can't get enough, you're a great craftsman and a wonderful teacher! Keep up the AWESOME Vids!!!!

[@designerwoods]

Thanks Bennie - Appreciate the comment.

[@zalmmalz5660]

Mr. Dave, you are awesome! Great video. I love how you don't try to hide the cut into the box, but instead accent it. Next boxes I build will be the way you do it. Great work.

[@jeffdeluca1153]

Dave thank you for all your work in teaching us this! Very kind of you!

[@designerwoods]

Your welcome Jeff, glad it helped.

[@grahampugh9687]

Superb informative video. Clean and concise instructions without the often distracting music noise; very good confidence booster for the newbie. Can't wait to elevate to the heights of the Ying-Yang box! Keep up the good work.

[@designerwoods]

Thanks for the comment Graham. Stay with it and you'll be an expert in no time. Dave

[@jillnauman5853]

You are an excellent teacher Dave! Thanks for posting this!

[@designerwoods]

Thank You Michael, That was a very nice comment, I appreciate it. Always glad when I can help a fellow woodworker.

[@AandB1998]

New subscriber here. Thank you for taking the time to show people how to make one of these band saw boxes. Very thorough and informative video. Thank you!

[@designerwoods]

+AandB1998 Always good to know that it helped. Thanks

[@1totheright]

You explain yourself very well. Perfect instruction. Thank you.

[@designerwoods]

+1totheright You're welcome - Always glad to help.

[@baileysbootstraps8170]

Wife has just bought me a 14 inch band saw. (birthday present :) All other vids I've seen all need big saws. This I think is doable. Thanks for a great vid and your time sharing you tips> Love the sound of that flocking. Cant wait to get stuck in. Happy days to you sir and thanks again.

[@designerwoods]

Thanks for the comment Richard. You'll love making band saw boxes, and congrats on the new saw.

[@deborahelliott1544]

Hello Dave, I am writing from France, my husband and I would like to start making band saw boxes but we cannot find a definite answer on the best tpi to use - some say 4 others 10 and some people 18! So what do you recommend? We love your instructions and your boxes, a pleasure to watch. Deborah

[@JMFoltz1965]

Thank you for a great video. I have just started making these boxes and this helps me understand the whole process even more! Thanks again!

[@designerwoods]

You're welcome Jonathan, Always good to know that they are helping other woodworkers. Dave

[@fredmott7086]

Dave:Thank you for an excellent, detailed presentation of building a band saw box. I appreciate the time you put into this great video. Fred

[@designerwoods]

+Fred Mott Thanks Fred, glad I could help Dave

[@brucegreaves3204]

Very good demonstration. Thanks for sharing

[@designerwoods]

You're welcome. Glad it helped.

[@wwscott7595]

Dear Sir, calling from bonnie Scotland. I have just started on bandsaw box's and I thought I was doing pretty good on the instructions I could find. Then I found this video and you are about to change my making and enjoyment of these beautiful box's. Your instruction' are plain and to the point and you have a quiet confident voice to make this more enjoyable. Xmas coming up and guess what the grand children are getting as a wee extra gift from PaPa. Thank you my good man.

[@designerwoods]

Thanks for the comment Walter. I always appreciate it when someone takes the time to say thanks. When you get more experience and want to try something larger, check out some of my patterns at designer-woods.com/pattern-instructions/ Thanks again Dave

[@colinchalmers1099]

Very well done Dave. Cheers Colin.

[@designerwoods]

Thanks Colin, always appreciate a positive comment.

[@lillste]

Nice job on the box you have made Dave,I will give this one a try, many thanks, keep up the good work you do for us you Tubers.

[@designerwoods]

Steve Lilley Glad you're going to give it a try. I'm sure you will enjoy building boxes. Dave

[@waynew7175]

Dave, I remember asking you how to do the hidden drawer and you wouldn't tell me as you said it would cut into your profit making. I saw a clip by Alex of Bandsaw Life that he shows us how to do it. Sorry you felt you couldn't help a fellow woodworker.

[@lawrencebatti6959]

Beautiful work, clear explanation, excellent video! Thanks for sharing!

[@designerwoods]

Thanks for the comment. Glad I could Help.

[@ziggydog24]

Thanks for a really great video, jut about the best one on KZbin. Will follow your vid again definitely next week and put one together. Really appreciate your time. Thanks again from the UK. Peter

[@pedroarratia6647]

Gracias Dave por entregar sus conocimientos, muy especial sus obras. Saludos desde Chile

[@designerwoods]

Thank You Pedro, Hope it helped.

[@Sludgepump]

Super, clear instructions! Thanks Dave, this was really useful.

[@designerwoods]

Thanks for the comment. Always glad when I can help someone learn to build boxes. Dave

[@websterbehrens7024]

Dave: I put on a new blade and that did the trick. No burn and it cut like butter. Thanks for the info.

[@designerwoods]

Glad I could help. Don't hesitate to contact me if you have questions.

[@jerryuhte1568]

Great work and video, it is very helpful to me , "Beginner" Thanks !

[@1sixscalecrafter351]

Hey Dave Watkins, This Detailed instruction on building a small band saw box was just excellent. Nice Job! This was some great information and well delivered. You make it looks so easy, your boxes are beautifully crafted, and finished. Thank you for sharing your time, talents, great ideas, tips, knowledge, and super creative video. Take care, keep on doing what you love to do, and Wish you a very Happy New Year. Peace & Joy. Subscribed, liked, and shared. Thank you once again. :)

[@designerwoods]

Thanks for the comment. I'm always glad when I can help someone.

[@NeuroWrangler]

Great video. Very much appreciated.

[@designerwoods]

Thanks for the comment. Glad it helped.

[@alexanderseely]

amazing work.....a true artist at work

[@timherrmann7066]

Nice video. I normally sand the insides of the box and drawers using a small spindle sander before I glue it all back together.

[@designerwoods]

Thanks for the comment Tim I also use a spindle sander on the inside of the box, but since I flock the inside of the drawer, I don't take the time to sand it.

[@paggodiablo01]

Excellent, Dave and some great tips. Thankyou

[@designerwoods]

Thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@OUMagMan]

Thank you for a very informative video Mr. Dave! I have a couple Granddaughters that I'm sure will be very happy this Christmas with the "Heart" boxes you've helped me build! Jim@MidOhio

[@designerwoods]

Thanks for the comment Jim. That's one of the best things about band saw boxes, they make great gifts for grand kids. Keep up the good work.

[@websterbehrens7024]

Great video, Dave. I learned so much. Thanks.... However, I used a 3/16 10tpi blade, but it burned the wood along the cuts. I was cutting walnut with plywood in the center.(2 3/4's of walnut and 2 3/4 plywood) I did not force it . I cut slowly. Any thoughts as to what I did wrong? Thanks for your time.

[@designerwoods]

I don't know for sure, but burning generally happens when I cut too slow or when the blade is getting dull. My first step would be to try a new blade.

[@bwhite661]

What an excellent tutorial. I wish you were my next door neighbor! I'm curious what finish you use on you bandsaw boxes. thanks

[@designerwoods]

Hi Steve I use a wax finish. Here is the address for a blog article on how I finish my boxes. designer-woods.com/blog-articles/wax-finish-for-band-saw-boxes/ Hopefully that will answer your questions. Dave

[@sheepleslayer586]

Very nice advice. Thank you.

[@designerwoods]

Thanks. Hopefully it will be helpful to you.

[@1drh2]

Ive been waiting a long time for this video.....THANK YOU!! Doug

[@designerwoods]

Thanks for the comment Doug - hope it helps

[@cazrcon]

Hi Dave great video, however when you cut out the drawer for the box you cut thru the wall at the bottom and did not seem to address what to do with that cut. did you glue it shut and did it leave a mark on the box later? I remember something about you sanding it but didn't really understand if there was a mark left there from cutting. otherwise great video and enjoyed all the other details. you sure love your work as it shows!!

[@designerwoods]

I generally always round over the edges of the cut and then glue it shut, especially if it will strengthen the box. Gluing the saw kerf shut will change the shape of the box slightly. Generally that will not make any difference, If, however, you are making a fairly complex pattern such as my locomotive, gluing those opening will change the shape enough that the back will not fit back on properly. In that case i leave the entry cuts open. Hope that helps Dave

[@dieselstruck]

Respect! Beautiful work!

[@waynew7175]

Great video Dave!! Wish you would do one on how to make it with the hidden drawer. I've looked for a video on it to no avail.

[@designerwoods]

I do have a video on how to make the hidden drawer that I include with the sale of written instructions and with the sale of patterns that have a hidden drawer in the box. Here is the link to the page where you can order them. designer-woods.com/pattern-instructions/

[@designerwoods]

Sorry Wayne, I don't mean to offend, but that is how I help support myself.

[@waynew7175]

I understand Dave, as a retiree, I too am trying to support my family. May God Bless!!

[@craftwood199]

Great video. Do you sand the inside box? If you do how do you do

[@designerwoods]

On all my larger boxes, I sand the inside of the box with a spindle sander before I put the back on. The small ring or trinket boxes I generally do not sand the inside of the box, except by hand to knock down the raised grain.

[@patw0000]

AWESOME VIDEO!!!! It just mind boggles me how the younger generation isn't interested in woodworking or in DIY tools all together! :(

[@designerwoods]

I agree. Thanks for the comment

[@carltrovato5234]

I am experienced making boxes and I Just purchased 2 of your patterns. , however I would like to make hidden drawers. You mentioned another video detailing the Yin-Yang box with Hidden drawers. How do I access that video?

[@designerwoods]

Hi Carl With the patterns you purchased, there should be a link to a video on how to build the hidden drawer. If you did not get it, let me which patterns you purchased and I will resend them.

[@carltrovato5234]

@@designerwoods Thanks Dave. I purchased the Tall Heart and the Cruise (open middle). BTW both will be a challenge 😃

[@craftwood199]

Tanks for your answer and Tanks for share your knowledge.

[@michaelciccone]

hey Dave I have a pretty inexpensive full boar band saw will that reduce the quality of my boxes when I make them?

[@designerwoods]

I'm not sure what you mean by "full boar" , but I would say that as long as it will cut fairly strait, it should be fine. A little unevenness can always be sanded out.

[@michaelciccone]

Dave Watkins it was the brand of the band saw www.bunnings.com.au/full-boar-420w-245mm-bandsaw-fbt-2450_p6290268

[@designerwoods]

itonist584 I checked the web site and I don't see why the band saw you have shouldn't work just fine. I think with a good blade, properly adjusted, you should be able to make some real nice boxes. If you are interested in trying some of my patterns, let me know. designer-woods.com/pattern-instructions/ Have fun with your new band saw.

[@designerwoods]

Deborah Elliott Hello Dave, I am writing from France, my husband and I would like to start making band saw boxes but we cannot find a definite answer on the best tpi to use - some say 4 others 10 and some people 18! Reply: I find that using a 3/16 in - 10 tooth blade works fine for my purposes. -Dave

[@ziggydog24]

+Dave Watkins I use 3/16 and 1/4(4mm, 6mm) for cutting curves. For not so tight curves 3/8 (9mm) and 1/2 (12mm) for straight cuts.

[@designerwoods]

+ziggydog24 Thanks for the comments, it's interesting that we all do things a little differently, but the end results are always beautiful.

[@SkunkTreeCarvings]

very good tutorial...thank you..!

[@designerwoods]

Thanks for the comment, Always good to hear that someone likes my work.

[@joseramiro8734]

Obrigado pelas dicas. Parabéns.

[@mydartpen]

Very nice tutorial thank you very much :)

[@designerwoods]

Thanks - Hope it helped. After all, that's why I do it.

[@fdc313]

Dave what finish do you use on most of your boxes? Thank you

[@ziggydog24]

+fdc313 I'm sure he did say: wax. I personally prefer bees wax for most of my projects indoors.

[@dcpicks]

I cannot tell what size blade you use, but it looks like a 1/8" blade. Does this size blade leave the inside of the bandsaw boxes that smooth that no sanding is necessary?

[@designerwoods]

I use a 3/16" - 10 tooth blade for most of my cutting. It generally leaves a good smooth cut. I do however, sand the inside of the drawer opening on my larger boxes. The small single drawer trinket boxes I do not sand inside.

[@richardskelton2097]

great video, I'm curious about blade type and tpi?

[@designerwoods]

I use a 3/16" - 10 tooth blade for most of my cutting. I use a 1/4" - 4 tooth blade to cut the back off the box. Good luck and have fun Dave

[@xXxHippieboyxXx]

do you still have blocks for sale? if so what kind of size range is offered on what you send?

[@designerwoods]

Hi Travis The sizes of the blocks vary some. Here is a link to a blog article the describes the blocks. designer-woods.com/blog-articles/hardwood-blocks-for-small-band-saw-boxes/ I sell the small blocks 2 for 1$ plus shipping. Tell me how many you want and I will send you a bill thru Pay Pal. Since they are heavy, I've found that the best way to ship them is by the post office flat rate box. The large $19 box will hold about 30 blocks so that would be $34. The medium $14 box will hold about 20 blocks for a total of $24. If you are interested, I will need your e-mail address to bill you and your mailing address to ship the blocks. If you just want a few, I will weigh them and get you a price. Thanks Dave

[@MyTurtleCollab]

Great video

[@designerwoods]

Always appreciate your comments - Thanks

[@tomsatterlee8397]

I thought you video was great. Good detail and what is required. What I would like to know is what tools and clamps your used. Also, I noted that you build lots of boxes. What is your market and can you, or will you, provide something about the pricing you charge. Thanks. In Christ, Tom

[@designerwoods]

Most all cutting is done with a band saw. As far as clamps, I use a variety of sizes and put a piece of scrap particle board between the clamp and the box to protect the wood. I have a lot of small Bessie clamps that are not great quality and tend to fall apart over time, but they are a handy size and as long as I protect the wood they work great. I have sold a lot of boxes over the years at art and craft shows and some over the internet. Here is a link to my Etsy store that will give you the prices for the different boxes. Good luck Dave

[@tomsatterlee8397]

@@designerwoods Thank you very much. I appreciate the curtesey

[@robertspina4503]

Very Informative

[@designerwoods]

I got a popup that my last message was not delivered. Here it is again. hopefully you will get this one. I'm glad you liked the video Robert. I use a 10t - 3/16" blade for most of my cutting on the box. On the larger boxes I use a 4 t - 1/4" blade to take the back off the box. Good luck. Dave

[@cliffcarlo180]

Hi, Dave. Do you glue the outer frame back together where the first saw cut went in?

[@designerwoods]

Hi Cliff. It depends on the box. On the small trinket boxes that I show in the video, I generally do not glue the entry point. They are generally pretty stable without gluing them. Most of my larger boxes however, I do glue the opening for that first cut if I think it will make the box stronger.

[@cliffcarlo180]

Hi Dave. Thanks for your reply. Yes that does indeed make a lot of sense to me to do it that way. I was struggling a little to make the tight curves on the smaller boxes, then a buddy of mine pointed out that my blade is 3/8" and I should get the smaller 1/4" to make things a bit easier. You wouldn't think that 1/8" would make that much difference but he promises me that it will. Ordered a 1/4" just now so looking for to fitting it on arrival and seeing if I can do any better. Cheers again Dave.

[@designerwoods]

Hi Again That 1/8" does make a big difference. I go even smaller for most of my cutting. I use a 3/16" 10 tooth blade to cut out my boxes and a 1/4" to take the back off the box. If the corner is still too tight, try cutting up to the corner and then back the blade out and come in again from the opposite direction. Have fun Dave

[@cliffcarlo180]

Hi there Dave I just got off the phone with the company I purchased the bandsaw from and the smallest for this saw is 1/4". I will certainly take your advice with regards to backing out and coming in the opposite direction. Thanks again for getting back, really appreciated.

[@christopherorza8379]

Amazing.

[@designerwoods]

Thanks Chris - Appreciate the comment.

[@avishaishitrit]

thank you very mutch it is so beautyfull

[@robertspina4503]

What blade do you use

[@designerwoods]

I'm glad you liked the video Robert. I use a 10t - 3/16" blade for most of my cutting on the box. On the larger boxes I use a 4 t - 1/4" blade to take the back off the box. Good luck. Dave

[@cwarrillow]

where is the yin yang video, I cant seem to find it.

[@designerwoods]

It is listed under Band Saw box patterns - How to videos - on the left column of the web site. Here is the link to the page where you can order the video and pattern. designer-woods.com/how-to-videos/build-yin-yang-band-saw-box-including-hidden-drawer/ Let me know if I can help you further Dave

[@carltrovato5234]

Response: Model 02 Heart and Model 30 Cruise. Thank You Dave.

[@designerwoods]

Carl Send me your email address and I will send you the patterns and the link to the video. I can't send them from here. Send me your email at [e-mail]. Thanks

[@designerwoods]

Hi Carl I can't send those patterns from this address at you tube. I need your email address. Please send it to [e-mail]

[@gebuh1]

Sadly Dave died in 2022

[@michaelflynn6178]

Thankyou for sharing some great tips

[@designerwoods]

You're welcome Michael. Hope the helped.