Build a storage chest from reclaimed wood

[@barstad-9591]

I’m now going to binge watch your videos. It’s so fun to discover a new woodworker (especially a woman!)

[@DIYMontreal]

Thanks Barbara, hope you enjoyed your binge watching!!!

[@zachm.272]

I’m doing the same now!

[@Alrukitaf]

I wish my wife could do this stuff with me. That would be incredible!

[@obei.j3742]

@@DIYMontreal u ip

[@patrickomann3580]

Big simpin'

[@johnevans59]

Great vid. No nonsense commentary & no annoying loud music in background. Good job.

[@DIYMontreal]

Thanks, much appreciated!

[@davycrockett4395]

Honestly I've never built a chest before but after watching this video you did a great job helping viewers understand the simplicity of it. I've watched a couple other videos and boy do some make it more difficult than it needs to be. Excellent job it looks phenomenal and I'm a lot more confident now then before watching this 😊

[@deirdre444]

I love this build! Thank you! It's easy and affordable. I would love to see more of this type of project, the kind that uses basic tools that most people already have. And the wood can be pulled from free pallets making this chest even more affordable.

[@roberthenault8651]

Marie ! It is not often that a woman does woodworking, you gave me some good idées. Great little shop.Thank you.👍

[@BrianHw1]

I'm about to make this with cheap 1x4 furring strips from Home Depot. I think they'll work well since they're about .75" x 3.5". I'm going to torch them a bit to give them a little character and then use a light stain. The whole thing should cost about $45 with hardware. Here's hoping it turns out well!

[@DIYMontreal]

Good luck with the build!

[@7A7ER]

Howd it turn out?

[@BrianHw1]

@@7A7ER turned out great except I had used glue and pin nails, so it started coming apart after a bit. I reinforced it with screws all around, so it's solid now.

[@Hosannafication]

I started my trunk today based on your model. I’m a beginner and this was certainly at my level. Thank you for this

[@professormoriarty703]

Awesome build!!!!!!I have made a few of these for family and friends only change i made was adding washers to the belt handle installation and a support hinge. Love love love the simplicity and beauty of this build.

[@charlespayne6938]

I've looked at several blanket chests looking for the best way for how I'm building my next one. I believe yours would be the best because you've explained and shown how very well. Will be a few months because of the weather. Thanks for the GREAT instructions and video.

[@jackjanssendc1241]

Nice! Nice! Nice! Simple... easy..... rustically beautiful!

[@peggyt1243]

September 2 2020 I too am binge watching your videos. It is great to find a new woodworking channel (especially a woman and a Canadian).

[@dbennett4]

I'll be honest, I started out cringing at you not using a jointer to get the board edges perfectly straight, and making them perfectly flat, etc..... but honestly the lack of doing so gives it a bit of character. Well done.

[@lextheap1638]

Sharpen that chisel, and you'll be surprised how much your chisel skills improve. I thought my chisels were sharp until my mentor let me use the one he sharpened. Made a world of difference. Great work. Simple and strong

[@qosmioamit]

I built this project today. I used big box lumber and it turned out great. Thanks!

[@carlaforsyth5891]

This is probably the best, most fluid, and concise video I have seen on any site. Great job. I am currently building a slightly smaller one.

[@DIYMontreal]

Thank you, appreciate it! Good luck with the build.

[@donaldduck4867]

Great job! I love seeing wood reused and not just thrown away. That box has a story behind it from a past life as a barn.

[@DIYMontreal]

Agreed! Makes it so much more satisfying to upcycle.

[@Alrukitaf]

Nice corners using the spacers to create the overlap. 👍🏼

[@DIYMontreal]

Thanks 👍🏻

[@colinaskey9777]

It's quite a neat storage trunk,nothing fancy,but very adequate for what it's used for,worthy of my 5 ☆ rating

[@DIYMontreal]

Thanks!

[@seanmonts2159]

This would have save so many arguments if I had of found this 2 years ago. I never completed the project due to fear of ability to complete it. I am about to go dumpster diving for some pallet wood and make one for the heck of it. Thanks for making it simple and useful! Happy New Year!

[@franklamsberg2662]

I always admire a woman with technical skills 😉👍🏽

[@larrystuder6378]

I used to build shipping crates that were much like that. To hold that top, instead of rope, I used jack chain in a small size. It's that twisted figure 8 stuff. You can work it with a pair of wire cutters and a pair of pliers. I left mine silver, but it woukd be easy to spray paint it black.

[@DIYMontreal]

Great tip!

[@daveherbert6215]

Excellent video. The fact that you actually checked to see if your frame was true was also superb, others do not even bother

[@steveshelton2322]

Great idea to cut down the tongue and groove as I am using Pallet wood and not old T&G so that helps me. Good looking Chest. Thanks for sharing.

[@DIYMontreal]

Thanks! Even better, you get to skip a step :-)

[@joeantolak4629]

I have a bunch of 1x4 and 2x4 behind my shed I’m trying to use up before winter . Your video completely inspired my to build a behind the shed storage box to hold worn dirt bike tires or maybe wood scraps hmmm maybe I need two boxes ... thanks for your video I love the design of your chest

[@antonm8719]

There is no carpentry here but rather nailing some wooden planks together. Similar to how they build budget coffins in remote places. What I like about the video however is that it demonstrates well that 1) a box is a box and 2) it is better to have a hand made "box" with nailed planks rather than to procrastinate imagining a perfect dove-tail-french-polish-super-duper-Stradivari-marvel-box and then giving up on it all together. "DONE" IS BETTER THAN PERFECT. Bravo and thank you.

[@ricksuttles7130]

Very nice.... I have a thing for old wooden chests/boxes. My wife has rolled her eyes more than once for dragging in old boxes but she learns to love them in the end.

[@rouletteroller]

I'm halfway through building this for my mother me and my father are doing it she's going to love it

[@DIYMontreal]

Awesome! I'm sure she will :)

[@andymarshall7165]

Super simple build, that's a compliment. Really good explanation of each step, that's also a compliment. I really like the look of your finished project, and that you reused the wood after holding on to it. Thank you and keep it up.

[@DIYMontreal]

Thanks! I'll admit that using recycled materials makes it even more satisfying :-)

[@rivendelrock]

Love the video, I love working with wood and your videos are so easy to follow and not overcomplicated!

[@guyh.4553]

OMG! Where were you when I built mine????LOL. I used pallet wood to built mine. Thanks for the ideas on how to build any new ones. 😊😊😊

[@danvanhoose6783]

Great use for reclaimed lumber.straight and to the point.good job.

[@DIYMontreal]

Thank you

[@cheflorenzo4491]

You can't find such a piece of art in any store. Great work, great video and great outcome. Thanks for sharing. More videos please. Bravo!

[@hanafiahharoon5412]

This is GREAT...beautiful wood texture..n the storage chest..FANTASTIC..!! THANK YOU

[@capnbobretired]

good project. great video. i liked the quick shots to give the "idea" without having to watch each board ripped, cut and sanded. right to the point. thank you for posting.

[@DIYMontreal]

Thanks, appreciate the positive feedback! And glad you liked it :)

[@galapagos4154]

Çok keyifli bir çalışmaydı. Altyazı seçeneği güzel oldu 🇹🇷

[@Robocoppat]

From one builder/ welder/ fabricator to another, this is a great build. Your instructions are so easy to follow that anyone can make this. 2 THUMBS UP 👍 👍. Consider me a subscriber.

[@DIYMontreal]

Awesome thank you so much! Appreciate it.

[@donniegaskill1836]

Really a good build. Instead of rope to hold the lid, you might use the same belt and cut it longwise to make thinner strips and it will match your handles. Good job!!!

[@DIYMontreal]

That's a great idea Donnie! Hope I have enough left to do this. Thanks!

[@btolton3419]

nails without glue is not joinery. they will work loose and fall apart over time. Joinery is what it is for a reason. it works.

[@beatricea6337]

Being a newbie to woodworking, Oh my goodness quick and easy i'm so subscribing to your channel. Great DIY. Keep them coming. 😀

[@DIYMontreal]

Hey, thank you so much! Welcome aboard :)

[@grayrose6455]

ngl these tutorials are my savior. I've been doing this kind of stuff for years just going by instinct without really thinking about materials/tools/etc, and it's worked greatly for me so far, but I've feared the day when it would fail me

[@puppetplay627]

Loved the video. I will make one for my wife. Definitely she will be happy

[@DIYMontreal]

Awesome! Enjoy the build!

[@shawnnelson8627]

Made one from reclaimed cedar. Awesome work.

[@neilforehand1121]

Great DIY video!! I have found that knowing how to keep your chisel sharp is the best way to become good at using a chisel.

[@DIYMontreal]

Definitely could use some practice with that too!

[@Sg-bg7xp]

Very cool. We recently acquired an antique chest. My kids wanted it for Halloween. But I think it's better suited with some that can appreciate it. I think my son and I will make our own.

[@DIYMontreal]

Sounds like a great family project to work on. Enjoy the build!

[@hrishikeshb]

If you want to get a more antique look for those corner right angle brackets, heat them up and then dip them in motor oil. That gives a nice gunmetal type finish. Nice build :)

[@DIYMontreal]

cool tip, thanks

[@RobertJKeller]

Very cool, the hidden framing underneath is a great idea!

[@DIYMontreal]

Thanks Robert!

[@spconrad9612]

That is really great looking. I think I'll build one in a smaller scale for my daughter.

[@peterelliott6480]

hello, I wondered why you use concealed pocket screws to join the lid pieces together but on the walls you just use a baton to hold the pieces together and no pocket screws? thanks very nice work

[@peterelliott6480]

any ideas?

[@MonologueManiaWithER]

Building mine right now. Half way built! Thanks for the video!

[@DIYMontreal]

That's awesome! Thanks

[@AngelaPritchett]

❤ Awesome I Have Always. Loked/ Loved Wood Chests & Foot Lockers asMy Grandparents (Mommas Side)had 1 that looked like a Pirates Chest when I was Younger Youngerthey sold it in a yard sale when i was between 11-13 as I have Got older they are Hard to find or expensive And Now Most Are Now Plastic & Not Squared Off Like the Original Traditional Wood Foot Lockes I Still Have My Toy Box & Mommas Chest her & Daddy had at Foot of their Bed

[@AngelaPritchett]

I Have Always Wanted to Make My own To Store MemorbilliaFamily Heirlooms, HomeClothes, Home Movies Memorbillia & More in. That will also Help if I Ever Have to Move again Plus Makes Great Extra Storage if Have Fewer Closets, Sheves, or Drawers/Dressors

[@AngelaPritchett]

Subscribing For More Ideas

[@nel6211]

Nice build. Box looks heavy.

[@DIYMontreal]

The reclaimed lumber is surprising light, very dry.

[@RickyMahabir]

Thanks for sharing. Very nice hands-on approach. Only this morning the idea popped in my head to make some small storage boxes. Will put your method to use too.

[@DIYMontreal]

That's great, thanks! Enjoy the build.

[@jameshowlet5597]

Wow! This is very cool! To be honest, I was thinking that you should have planed your wood before assembling, but as the purpose, at least to me, is to show that the chest was built from reclaimed wood, then the whole rustic image of the piece is perfect. Very cool. Very cool indeedy!

[@Win52D]

Excellent! I need to make a rustic gunpowder storage box and this design is perfect for it.

[@pawjeppesen-ifttttricks605]

Great video. This will be my take on building a chest for our living room. My wife has approved it, so it might be ok. 👍🏻

[@Maseko66]

You visually answered all my storage making question. Thank you. I will be making 🙌🏽

[@DIYMontreal]

Awesome!

[@dougp8890]

Great video! But one question..... what size Brad nails did you use? I thought Brad nails were only for molding. Do those nails hold the thicker boards? Thanks

[@delvinbegay1502]

I love to watch these of videos. Thanks for sharing your time, skill, and information.

[@garoglen]

You didn't waste any time , I like that .

[@DIYMontreal]

Straight to the point I say!

[@aysungok652]

Çok guzel oldu kiz benim kafadan birisinin oldugunu gormek iyi elleriize emeklerinize sağlik ben de yeminle boyle tasarlamistim bravo madmazel toda raba

[@mauriciogalvis4708]

You Are The BEST!!! GREAT JOB. BIG Thanks!!!

[@DIYMontreal]

Thank you!

[@shaunallanson9068]

What a wicked but simple project ... On my to do list very soon

[@DIYMontreal]

Thanks it’s a fun project!

[@rubencastillo9463]

Belleza de trabajo te felicito.

[@josephkenny6011]

Great job. that will last 30 years easy

[@DIYMontreal]

Thanks 👍

[@spennay]

Great idea! My 5yr old grandson might not dip this one apart!

[@DIYMontreal]

He'd have to be really strong!

[@zivamariediva8082]

Ditto from the lady below haha and I loved it

[@AAC9991]

I do like black hardware and old wood, very nice athestics

[@loadi2865]

Well done Lady...

[@CReevesMakes]

That turned out great. Nice and easy to follow! Well done. (open your spindle sander! You're gonna love it!)

[@DIYMontreal]

Lol can’t believe you noticed the box in the background 🤣

[@legalyzeit]

I have built three chests in similar fashion, now working on my fourth, i may incorporate some of your ideas on this one or the next. thanks for sharing and great build!

[@DIYMontreal]

Thanks! Making chests is fun, definitely want to build another myself!

[@ericawilliams18]

So I’ve watched this 20 times the minimal ! I’m so ready to build it !

[@Mikey-xw7yo]

I'm about to make one from pallet wood! It should be beautiful when done. I'm thinking about using a torch to lightly burn wood then clear coat it. I've done this b3fore and it looks great. Might just sand and clear coat it though idk. I have access to all the pallets any1 could want so I been cherry picking them for the best looking ones. I'm debating on whether to use screws with heads visible or using Brad nails so the heads aren't as visible.

[@orgohappy69]

Love the rustic look.

[@DIYMontreal]

Thank you!

[@DavidLDFL]

Exactly the kind of thing i was looking for. Thank you

[@HGarry4012]

Lovely piece

[@JaideMoon59]

I've been looking for a trunk to put our shoes in out in the mudroom and this is perfect, thanks!

[@crkproductions5000]

I love this project. Gonna build this weekend. Thank you.

[@joycecarvalho9502]

The nail gun is amazing. Great job!

[@alexgolubski]

I love it. Love reclaimed wood.

[@DIYMontreal]

Thanks, reclaimed wood always looks so great.

[@pamtnman1515]

You make it look easy enough that I can probably do it. Thank you

[@DIYMontreal]

I'm sure you can, good luck!

[@pamtnman1515]

thank you for posting such a helpful video

[@craigjones1115]

Looks great. Thank for the video, it's very helpful. I hope to use your method to build a standing cabinet.

[@user-jm1bw7yg7h]

I was wondering were the plans for the build were in comments. Thank you

[@deomedesferreiragomesfilho7706]

Gostei muito parabéns pela sua criatividade.

[@fernandoaguiar9488]

very good, very practical, excellent, congratulations

[@stevennicholson4792]

Nice design, basic and simple

[@cynthiareyes1495]

Just what I was looking for! Thanks!

[@OlympusHeavyCavalry]

Nice box. It's a wonder you didn't use the corner brackets on the outside, or even get hold of some that looked rustic, and make a removable tray for the inside. With the rope, maybe a type of lug could have been used, similar to a battery terminal. Always tape the ends of the rope too, as it will stop it from fraying. Well done.

[@DIYMontreal]

Great tips, thanks

[@ezequieliromanmonfil3310]

Me gusto mucho, buen trabajo,

[@debleenasengupta3007]

Love, how the project turned out.

[@DIYMontreal]

Thanks!

[@erictheviking672]

Nice simple build. I'm going to make it with my daughter. Great, thanks.

[@evoxgeo]

Absolutely incredible. You make it look so easy. Man, I’ve always wanted to build one of these and pass it on to one of my boys. But I just don’t feel like it would come out really good. Love your videos. 🤙🏼

[@RocketRusty]

Just try it and u will see. U might be very good at it

[@hollystone3086]

Fantastic and beautiful! Please add a child's safety hinge to the lid

[@urbanosanchez3598]

What an excellent job, I congratulate you, I love you, from Venezuela!!!!

[@TheEssexSpurs]

That looks really good. Greetings from Sunny Eastern England!!!

[@Margis6]

Nice chest Montreal, i appreciate the simple joinery and the use of reclaimed wood. Next time when you build a design like this however, you should allow a 1/16 inch gap between each board. Combine this with putting fasteners only in the center of the width of the boards. This will allow room for the expansion and contraction of the wood. Good luck and enjoy your continued work :)

[@DIYMontreal]

ok thanks for your feedback!

[@Margis6]

You are welcome :)

[@anthonydo4681]

Thank you. Great skill.

[@rockgod8195]

Wow You made that look easy ....I think I found my next project

[@stkfr]

thanks i made exactly the same thing by your video, i'm noob but it worked lmao

[@AngieWilliamsDesigns]

Looks great.

[@anarojas844]

I'm building this to store my Xmas tree

[@caroljohnson8817]

This is what I’m looking for! Great Job girl!!!