Building an Invisible Hinge Box

[@dkbuilds]

Thanks for watching! Please don't forget to like the video and subscribe to my channel if you enjoy my content, it really helps me a lot. Take care and have a wonderful day!

[@gsp911]

Can you tell us where to get that center drill tool at 13:30?

[@youtukang]

🙏👍👍👍

[@youtukang]

@@gsp911 😊

[@rafaelm3678]

@@gsp911 😁🙂

[@DekJunPande]

Amazing project,, with manual action.. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@IficanUcan2]

I'm 60 y/o and truly enjoy working with wood using mostly hand tools. You've just become my youngest hero. The major use of hand tools. The lack of banter and music. The absence of ads and "paalease subscibe". An absolute riveting video. Thank you.

[@dkbuilds]

Awesome!! Thank for the kind words Ifican! I'll be sure to make more videos with this format in the future!

[@PRAHLAD-JAIHINDJAIBHARAT]

Very Nice

[@brennan985]

Agreed, I actually decided to subscribe on my own without you asking 😅 Though at 47yo, the reminder doesn't hurt lol.

[@thedawntrader1613]

And here i go again, watching videos of people doing things I can't do with tools I don't have. Very nicely done.

[@dkbuilds]

😇 Thanks for watching and commenting Trader!

[@haydenbrower2909]

Story of my mf life

[@porchdeck574]

This comment hit home more then any other comment ever has.

[@pedromata7155]

X2

[@TheLovelyMissBeans]

Stop saying you can't do things. You CAN! You just have to learn how! I used to bemoan the fact that I couldn't draw. But I figured out that I just needed to get some instruction and practice! So, U started watching some KZbin videos, looking at some websites and got a bunch of books and practiced! Yesterday, I drew a picture of my cats. It totally sucked! It was terrible. They looked like those R.O.U.S.es from the Princess Bride. But...the shading was good, the proportions were consistent, and the overall composition was much better than the one I did a month ago...maybe next month, I will suck a little less even!

[@TomasHerink]

I see Rob Cosman school in all those moves. The rolling of the marking gauge, the chamfer on the shooting board, the wiping of the saw blade... :) Great video, man.

[@dkbuilds]

Definitely, he is a huge inspiration to me. Thanks for watching and commenting Tomas!

[@Myrkskog]

A fine distillation of Mr Cosman's teachings!

[@dkbuilds]

Thank you Myrkskog! He's a huge inspiration to me.

[@michelosya]

Teachings...... and tools 😉

[@raycap]

@@michelosya The tools are basic, I suck but I blame me not the tools.

[@Riverside1962]

It's an absolute joy to see someone who is prepared (and clearly very able) to hand-cut a dovetail joint these days. I also love the way you use the two contrasting types of timber that turns the joints into a decorative feature of the finished box. Nice little trick with that piece of wood with a saw-thickness recess, enabling you to get the marking accurate! There are a lot of very clever and imaginative woodworkers all over KZbin, but you, sir, are a craftsman. They should be showing your videos in schools to teach not just woodworking and cabinet-making skills, but patience and precision.

[@dkbuilds]

Thank you so much for the kind words Nigel! I'm glad you liked the box and the video. I'm proud of coming up with that trick actually, lol, so I'm really glad you picked up on it. It would be an absolute honor for a teacher to show any of my videos to students. All I care about is teaching others! Take care and stay safe!

[@Canalcoholic]

3:30 kerf offset block - so simple that most of us have never even thought of it. Thank you.

[@dkbuilds]

Awesome, I'm glad you liked it Canal!

[@anthonysimpson5801]

Beautiful and demonstrates perfectly how a simple looking item can be incredibly elegant in its design and construction.

[@dkbuilds]

Thanks so much for the kind words Anthony!

[@Kotagali]

I've added a comment before reading your words, to which I apologize. You actualy bring Rob Cosman's method to a new level. Your work is amazing! Thank you for posting your video thus allowing me to watch and learn.

[@dkbuilds]

I'm not sure I bring Rob's work to a new level because he is truly a master craftsman, but I definitely have a different filming style! I'm glad you like dit Kotagali!

[@prime.enthusiast1414]

The best wood work I've seen. I enjoy the no music, no dialogue video. Thank you for sharing...Dave

[@dkbuilds]

Thank you for the kind words prime! Glad you liked the format, I'll be making more like this!

[@VivienLEGER]

Rob Cosman would be proud, his tools and his methods, nicely done ! I have to say that your dowel jig killed me! awesome man!

[@dkbuilds]

Thank you so much Vivien!! He is a huge inspiration to me. I'm glad you liked the video!

[@kendalldidsbury6215]

Where can I buy the dowel center drill bit?

[@keeganmyers]

Using the wood block to offset vs the marking gauge is a great idea and looks much more stable! Headed home to make a jig for my dovetail saw. Great work!

[@dkbuilds]

Thanks so much kmyers! I just described in a comment to Fred Benjamin an easy way to make one, if you need tips. Hope it helps, and let me know how yours turns out!

[@5phutsangtao-iQ]

all corners are perfectly matched

[@dkbuilds]

Thank you so much!!

[@coolinken]

Absolutely amazing. Beautiful box. The hidden hinge is master level. The dowel jig is genius in its simplicity. Thanks for sharing.

[@dkbuilds]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting coolinken, I'm glad you liked it!

[@ProfessorVector]

You certainly have a gift and skill. I would prefer audio on why you're doing some of the things. You're one of the few silent videos I give a thumbs up to.

[@dkbuilds]

Thanks for watching and for the feedback Ed!

[@AArrakis]

Thanks! Quiet, no music, great work, I love it.

[@dkbuilds]

Thanks so much AA, I'm glad you liked it!

[@robslifting4life]

The only person on the planet that makes good stuff with Ryobi tools..

[@dkbuilds]

Hahaha. I actually really like my Ryobi tools!

[@flyonthewall7026]

I EXTREMELY appreciate when a man takes pride in his work 👍

[@dkbuilds]

Thanks Fly!

[@5thmardiv636]

Great, a Craftsman who keeps a clean shop and keeps his tools organized!

[@dkbuilds]

Thanks 5th, I agree!!

[@lostsailor2759]

Perfectly built using traditional methods. That's true art. Beautiful!

[@dkbuilds]

Thank you very much Sailor! I'm glad you liked it!

[@maddrummer1312]

Have you ever thought of making a video on how to make the jigs? You have the precision and attention to detail like Cosman has, so a different approach could be really helpful!

[@andrewpinson4360]

Very well done. Rob would be proud of you. Good close up shots also.

[@dkbuilds]

Thanks so much! He's a huge inspiration to me!

[@StopGravity]

Nice work. Especially like the little jig you made for cutting the dovetails. Smart.

[@dkbuilds]

Thanks so much! Glad you liked it!

[@Finewoodworkingofsc]

Great build and video. I enjoy Rob Cosman's techniques, too. Well executed.

[@dkbuilds]

Thanks so much FWoSC!

[@jimkemerly6636]

Hey, I'm learning something by watching this guy right off the bat. Thanks!

[@dkbuilds]

Awesome I'm glad to hear it Jim!

[@sjv6598]

That’s very good, David, you’ve come a long way. I remember back when you had around 600 subscribers and I commented that soon your channel would blow up and you’d have tens of thousands, now you’re in to the 40 k’s and it’s very well deserved 🙂

[@dkbuilds]

Thanks so much SVJ! I'm so grateful to have had you along with me during this journey. Really appreciate the continued support!

[@inventorsyndrome8894]

absolutely agreed

[@midgardlife]

Well done, You are very skilled. Rob Cosman would be proud.

[@dkbuilds]

Thank you for the kind words Claus! He is a huge inspiration for me!

[@neilphillips3193]

Again, an absolute gem. Your precision is just so on point. And the plane chamfers on the edges just make it look so soft to touch. Love it One thing though- I had to watch this twice, because the first time I kept getting distracted by that beautiful cabinet. Those saw tills are so cool and the layout of tools is great, visually. Amazing!

[@dkbuilds]

Thank you Neil!! I am always trying to improve. Yes, the cabinet is definitely the nicest thing I've ever built haha. I have separate videos on the cabinet and the saw till if you are interested!

[@neilphillips3193]

@@dkbuilds oh, I know all about those cabinet videos. So does my wife, my father in law, and two of my neighbors. I think I’ve watched them 7-8 times, and tell everyone that THATS EXACTLY what I want in my shop, lol. Moving out of a dark basement 10x14 space into a walkout 17x17 with windows, and that cabinet is going in between the windows in my hand tool area, next to my Cosman plywood and mdf bench. I’ll maybe have the skills down and attention to detail worked out sometime around 2026 or so

[@dkbuilds]

@@neilphillips3193 Hah thank you! Loved this comment so much I had to read it to my wife. Keep me posted while your workshop goals come to fruition! Good luck!

[@neilphillips3193]

Lol, will do. Close in January, hoping to get organizing the shop in March or so. Also- I appear to have pretty much completed your entire back catalogue, although I didn’t seem to find a shop tour video... hint hint!

[@flickdogfpv1327]

That is beautiful workmanship. In a world where everything is mass produced it is refreshing to see you make a work of art by hand. Thankyou.

[@dkbuilds]

Thank you so much for the kind words, Flickdog!

[@beralius8584]

Something I thought of while watching you make the dowel hinge. If you marked the end of it that is in the drill with an arrow facing the outside face before you made it into a dowel, you could easily grain match it, and it would definitely disappear into the side of the box, especially on highly figured wood or a larger hinge. Great build!

[@dkbuilds]

Good call, Beralius, that's clever! I'll give that a shot next time. Thanks for sharing!

[@RyanFerris-wr5xl]

hit the like button just from the magnetic saw sheath; please, continue with the video!

[@dkbuilds]

Heck yeah thanks for the like Ryan!

[@makermark67]

David, man, that is seriously good freaking work. Thanks for sharing this. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving.

[@dkbuilds]

Thank you so much Mark! I am always trying to improve and learn new things. I hope you had a great Thanksgiving too! 🦃

[@LimitedGunnerGM]

I like your adaptation of the Cosman method using the block. Way less cumbersome and repeatable.

[@dkbuilds]

Thanks so much Limited! If you try it let me know how it works for you!

[@inglemandovetail]

What a fascinating video this was. Some real talent on display here.

[@dkbuilds]

Thanks for the kind words Ingleman! I'm always trying to improve my skills and learn new things 🙏

[@velcroman11]

That box would make an excellent examination piece. As it combines all of the basic hand tool jobs. Good job

[@dkbuilds]

Thank you so much for the kind words, velcroman!

[@jonplace5525]

The way you allow for the saw kerf - really clever. Also, I really like your dowel making doodad. So cool (and probably really satisfying to use).

[@dkbuilds]

Thanks so much John! I do enjoy making a dowel :)

[@houseofcards4511]

Your content is incredible. I frequent Sellers and Krueger for "how to" content, but you're my favorite to watch, bar none.

[@dkbuilds]

Wow, thank you so much House! I'm so lucky to have people like you to watch my videos!

[@jcsrst]

That is so lovely! Simple and elegant. Love the hidden hinge!

[@dkbuilds]

Thank you so much jcsrst! Glad you like it :)

[@gregrice3867]

Beautiful work. Beautiful, functional result. Amazing and beautiful video. This is essentialism and meditative video. The shot of clipping the 2nd wire, and the pause just cements the humanity and humor of the whole account. You made a classic short film as well as an instructional video. It needs no music score, but could be a fine challenge for good musicians to compose/assemble proper accompanying music. Truly great!!! 9-16-2021

[@dkbuilds]

Wow, thank you Greg, I am flattered by your comment. I'm glad all my work building, filming, and editing has paid off :) I appreciate your feedback!

[@Kotagali]

Pardon my French, that is bloody brilliant work! You've been watching Rob Cosman, haven't you? :)

[@dkbuilds]

Haha thank you Kotagali! Yes I'm a huge fan of Robs!

[@2112kustoms.]

Did you take his dovetail class?

[@mark76wa]

Really good work. I was hoping to go to one of Rob's classes but Covid. I ordered the hinge kit. We'll see how it comes out.

[@dkbuilds]

Thanks Mark! Good luck with the hinge, I really enjoyed learning the process!

[@Medwest]

So clean, almost perfection by hand!

[@dkbuilds]

Thanks so much Med!

[@ericgonzo]

Thank you so much for listing all of your tools and links to where to buy them

[@dkbuilds]

No problem Eric, I'm glad it was helpful!

[@TheTranq]

Box turned out really great! I really need to try the invisible hinge soon just need to get the kit from Rob still. I love your solution for the kerf offset I’ll be using that method going forward!

[@dkbuilds]

Awesome thanks Tranq! Lemme know how it goes!

[@BradBelbas]

Thanks for this video. I appreciated seeing your solution for a kerf offset jig, as well. I made my own tonight based on what I could figure out from yours. It matched my saw’s kerf exactly and finally helped me get just the right fit for the tails and pins without the need for additional chiseling after chopping out the waste. Fwiw, I purchased one of the brass offset jigs Rob offers, but it turned out the kerf of my saw (~.018 inch) is narrower than the smallest offset provided on the brass jig (.023 inches), so it wasn’t helpful in the way I’d hoped. It was super helpful to see your kerf offset jig. Thanks again for your excellent video and willingness to share the innovations you developed in making this style of wooden-hinged box.

[@BohumirZamecnik]

Very nice build. Great tip to use a small piece of wood to offset by a kerf width. Like a tiny kerfmaker. Thanks.

[@dkbuilds]

Thanks Bohumir glad you liked it!

[@fregamin]

dk builds, can you go into a little more detail on how you made the off-set block, please?

[@dkbuilds]

Sure! There are lots of ways to make one. In this case I used a router table combined with a router plane to remove the waste. I made the shoulder crisp with a chisel. I initially made the cutout too deep, so I fine tuned the depth by removing material from the high side with a hand plane. However, you could actually just start with a flat block, and apply layers of painter tape to one side until the tape is the same thickness as the saw. I haven't tried this method yet but I'm sure it will work, and it would be by far the easiest way to make this block. Hope that helps!

[@anthonysimpson5801]

Glue a piece of veneer, the same thickness as a saw blade, to the side of a block.

[@larrychristensen5917]

I see a lot of Rob’s teaching in your work and tools. I have learned a lot of him and Paul Sellers. I also really like the wood offset guide. That’s a great idea I will be copying. I just sub’ed.

[@dkbuilds]

Thanks so much Larry! Rob and Paul are both big inspirations for me. Glad you like the offset guide idea. Welcome to my channel!

[@DonsWoodies]

Great video, Dave. Always love watching your builds. So calming and well put together. I have that kit from Rob, but haven't used it yet and I hope mine come out as nice as yours did when it happens. The hinge came out perfect. Owe one more box for a friend of mine's children and I think it will incorporate the invisible hinge. Can't wait to see their face, assuming I don't bugger it up. :-)

[@dkbuilds]

Thanks as always Don!! There are definitely a few tricks to getting it just right, this is my ~8th box or so. That said, the first few were definitely good enough to give away as gifts but it might take a few tries to really nail it. Thanks for watching Don!

[@DonsWoodies]

@@dkbuilds Now I fell a lot better that this was not your first box. LOL. If that was the first one it would be way too intimidating. Hope your thanksgiving was safe and happy.

[@ДмитрийМарков-х6и2щ]

Pure magic :-) I couldn't help but smile at the end of build your video has made me become a kid again - the idea of invisible hinge is so simple yet it works - thank You !

[@dkbuilds]

Thank you thank you!!

[@ykmjc]

why does everyone leave the marking line for the dovetails on the ends. Why not sand them off??

[@antiagonista]

And it seems one side had the marking line and the other one didn't. It kind of bothers me as well hehe

[@dkbuilds]

Just personal preference! Leaving it there is proof that the dovetails were cut by hand rather than by a machine.

[@overthinked]

Really nicely done. Super clean. Cosman would be proud.

[@dkbuilds]

Thanks so much Michael! Hope he'd be proud, he's a huge inspiration to me!

[@101411726]

It’s a beautiful box.. but the joinery seems backwards to me. Much like with a drawer build, you’d be better served having the tails be the sides of the box, not the front/back.

[@dkbuilds]

Thanks 101! Yeah I can see your point. For a drawer it has to be that way because structurally you are pulling on the pinboard to open the drawer. For a box though it can be either way since no stress is applied in any particular direction. I agree, though, aesthetically it might look nicer with the pin boards in the front/back. I think if I did half-blind dovetails I would orient them that way for sure, so the front is nice and continuous.

[@jeffforbes3772]

Beautiful and somehow, extremely satisfying to watch. Thanks for posting.

[@dkbuilds]

Thank you for watching and leaving the kind words Jeff!

[@buttonstack]

That kerf offset guide is pretty ingenious.

[@dkbuilds]

Thanks so much! I thought it up myself (though I wouldn't be surprised if someone has done it before, I'm just not aware of it).

[@neilphillips3193]

Cosman does something very similar with a marking gauge, but I like your block method a little better. Seems to have a more positive stop against the piece.

[@dkbuilds]

@@neilphillips3193 Oh yeah I learned the whole method (marking gauge offset included) from Rob, but I only recently figured out this block method! I like it better for sure. You can fine tune the block (e.g. with layers of painters tape) to dial in a consistent fit.

[@MikeAG333]

@@dkbuilds Well, it doesn't seem to gain you very much over marking out in the normal way. People like gimmicks, though.

[@neilphillips3193]

@@MikeAG333 I’d agree if you normally mark out your pin board with a pencil or pen after clearing out your tails. But if you mark out your pins before clearing the tail waste with a super thin kerf serrated blade, like the one used here, it absolutely puts your tolerances down to fractions of a mm level. One of the reasons the joinery on this channel is so precise is because of ‘gimmicks’ like this...

[@scottb.2022]

HI, this is funny. I just finished a box almost identical to your -two dovetails, black walnut, wooden hinge but I used white oak also based on Rob Cosman's. Thanks

[@dkbuilds]

Awesome, Scott!

[@andreicharpentierquesada4530]

Rob cosman method jeje. I can identify it everywhere

[@dkbuilds]

It definitely is!! He's a huge inspiration to me.

[@Rage-of-War]

@@dkbuilds Yep I saw all the Rob influence, love his teaching style!!

[@bahramkaviani1046]

سلام دوست عزیز من همکار شما هستم و از دیدن نحو اجرا و تکنیک های شما بسیار لذت بردم..وا از این سبک نجاری که بر مبنای استفاده از ابزار اولیه نجاری هست بسیار خوشحال شدم..🇮🇷🙏🙏

[@dkbuilds]

بسیار از شما متشکرم!

[@patrick394]

Really nice work, it’s good to know someone else besides Rob can do it. You had some clever improvements. I am going to give it a try later. Just wondering how long did it take you to master this? Awesome, even the camera work excellent.

[@dkbuilds]

Awesome, yes give it a shot I find these boxes to be SO fun to build once you've figured it all out. The first box I made technically worked but the lid was too loose and not that clean, and the proportions didn't feel right. Probably by the 4th or 5th box I was making them near perfect. This box was maybe the 7th or 8th I ever built. Good luck and let me know how it turns out Patrick!

[@bagbest]

Flipping that block for the width of the saw curf...pretty smart. Nice job!

[@dkbuilds]

Thank you Patrick!

[@BahianoReno]

Great job my friend, thank you for sharing, keep safe and

[@dkbuilds]

Thanks so much Bahiano, keep safe yourself too!

[@lylestavast7652]

Loved the flying hinge part ! :) Nice craftsmanship ...

[@dkbuilds]

Thanks so much Lyle!

[@stevem268]

i met rob cosman at his shop just outside st john, new brunswick and he demonstrated the dowel drilling jig, pretty nifty! i've used it quite a few times

[@dkbuilds]

Cool! I'd love to meet Rob some day. Thanks for watching and commenting Steve!

[@frankhill9527]

I like your offset jig for the thickness of the saw blade. You should share that with Rob Cosman. Awesome video.

[@dkbuilds]

Thanks so much Frank, I will!

[@flappoid]

Decent prototype. Great tools, clearly visible technique.

[@dkbuilds]

Thanks for the kind words, Lowell!

[@akramnarejo6221]

the way you work, inspire others. loved it.

[@dkbuilds]

Thanks so much Akram!

[@gsawoodworking969]

Great job. I love your videos. I see a lot of Cosman influence. Keep up the good work

[@dkbuilds]

Thanks GSA! Yes Rob is a huge inspiration for me. Thank you I will keep building and making videos!

[@jor.1738]

This young man is brilliant...a true craftsman!

[@dkbuilds]

Thank you for the kind words Jo!

[@Janeway-326]

I wish this wooden-box was my Christmas gift! It's gorgeous! 👌😀

[@dkbuilds]

😀 I hope the people I gave these boxes to appreciate them as much as you would have! Have a happy holidays!

[@DanielHawleyLowry]

That little plane iron doweling trick is genius! Good looking box too!

[@dkbuilds]

Thanks Daniel, I'm glad you liked it!

[@donesry2902]

Thank you for sharing this video. Your work is excellent. I have watched Cosman do this several times but haven’t worked up the courage yet to try it myself. Now that I know someone else can do it too I think I will try it too. Thanks for the inspiration

[@dkbuilds]

Excellent, I am proud to have inspired you Don! Give it a shot and let me know how it turns out!

[@jaymart2351]

I absolutely love the ASMR factor of your videos

[@dkbuilds]

Thank you Jay! I try to make the audio satisfying!

[@derekdodson5623]

Such good work. Never seen a hinge like that before. Very clever. Thanks

[@dkbuilds]

Thanks for watching Derek!

[@timg8337]

Wow. That was neat! Great craftsmanship and a TON of patience. Good job!

[@dkbuilds]

Thanks so much for the kind words Tim!

[@pecosimplu7070]

Wonderful, i'm speachless 👏👏👏 It was a real pleajure to watch this video, thank you.

[@dkbuilds]

Thank you so much for watching Peco!

[@hujagaro]

Excelente cajita y el trabajo, felicidades. Me gustaria saber como se llama la herramienta con la que haces el barreno para la bisagra !

[@dkbuilds]

¡Gracias! No sé el nombre de la herramienta, pero la compré aquí: robcosman.com/collections/woodhinge

[@Drew-de7ey]

Great work, nice tools, obvioius sharpening skills. Thanks for the fine display.

[@dkbuilds]

Thanks so much Drew! Thank you for watching!

[@maryjocookson7156]

Seriously brilliant joiner work, thanks so much

[@dkbuilds]

Thank you Maryjo! I'm glad you liked it!

[@cdweinke4958]

Finally, someone who doesn’t use a power tool for every operation!

[@dkbuilds]

Thanks Charlie, I'm glad you enjoyed the use of hand tools!

[@daveyJ213]

Whoa! Loved the hand-man wooden dowel. Very cool! Fantastic craftsmanship and finish. I don't think I have enough years left to get that good, but thanks for the inspiration.

[@dkbuilds]

Thanks David I'm glad you liked it! I picked up my very first tool and piece of wood 3 years ago... you've got time!!

[@brucew6300]

very wonderful work! very wonderful presentation! Thank you very much!

[@dkbuilds]

Thanks so much for watching and commenting, Bruce!

[@pteddie6965]

This is a beautiful box. I love the technique for making the hinge.

[@dkbuilds]

Thanks so much pt! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@ksazubbie]

Not even in my wildest dreams, could I ever build something like this, let alone think of something like this . WOW, just amazing !!

[@dkbuilds]

Thank you thank you Willie! You can build anything you dream of with enough patience and practice!

[@223ndog]

Beautiful box and a beautiful set of tools on the wall. Really nice!

[@dkbuilds]

Thanks so much Unkle!

[@pramodkamble6516]

Amazing craftsmanship without much of a power tools hats off to you

[@robertd1965]

Some amazing tricks in this video.. thanks for sharing.

[@dkbuilds]

Thank you, and thanks for watching Robert!

[@andraecarvalho1272]

Excellent work. I really like the idea of the Hinge sharpener.

[@dkbuilds]

Thank you Andrae!

[@duncanmcewan1049]

Another subscriber ! I am thinking of starting to get into basic woodworking as a hobby, so have been watching a lot of "idiots guides" to woodworking. However - this is just pure skill and way above where I would be at lol. It is however very therapeutic seeing someone doing all of that by hand (well pretty much all of it). No thousands of ££ / $$ of power tools. Just basic hand tools and skills. To top it all off, the end result is very beautiful !

[@dkbuilds]

Awesome!! Welcome to my channel Duncan! I started just like you, watching youtube videos before biting the bullet and buying some tools. You can definitely get into this hobby for very little money, especially with hand tools. Thanks for watching, sharing, and commenting, you rock!

[@yaucalabi]

I’m usually not a fan of no (audio) explaining but you made it very easy to follow with your camera work (and that’s not easy). I picked up at least 5 things that I can incorporate into my box building. I subscribed immediately. Great work! Since I see the cosman bench (which I built too) plus Rob’s techniques, I really look forward to your future work. Tool cabinet is sweet too and I have all the same tools too. Looks above my pay grade though for now. Also, you obviously learned good sharpening techniques along the way with your shooting board and chisels

[@dkbuilds]

Thank you for the kind words, Mark! I spend a lot of effort on videography and editing, I'm glad it's paying off. Welcome to my channel!

[@zicarwoodworking]

precise and beautiful design, and nice video editing, enjoyable to watch.

[@dkbuilds]

Awesome! Thanks for the kind words Jinan!

[@malathabunasser6895]

Am glad that i passed by your channel, great ideas and execution 💪🏽 obviously you are inspired by the great cosman, keep it up and looking forward for new videos, greetings from Jordan ( Middle East)

[@dkbuilds]

Awesome thank you Malath, welcome to my channel! Yes Rob Cosman is a huge influence. Greetings from the USA!

[@christopherdunn6464]

Stunning! That's a functional work of art. Well done.

[@dkbuilds]

Thank you so much Christopher, I'm glad you like it!

[@Rynomum]

I’m planning to make these boxes too. Just got the kit for the dowel hinge pins

[@dkbuilds]

Awesome Ryan! I love building these. Let me know how yours turned out! I had to make a few before I felt really confident.

[@robertjewell4954]

wow man! excellent job!! very nice ....everything!!

[@dkbuilds]

Thank you so much Robert! Glad you liked it!

[@michaelbradford4444]

I've watched a few of your videos in the past and wasn't sure how I felt until today . Add 1 to your subscribers and I must say...whoever taught you , taught you well.

[@dkbuilds]

Awesome, thank you Michael! Welcome to my channel!

[@robertlagrange6388]

Nice job. I'm still having troubles making the dowel. I'm on my third jig.

[@dkbuilds]

Yeah that is the hardest part for sure. I've adjusted this jig a million times. If you end up with a dowel that is slightly too thick, you can chuck it up into a drill and pinch some sand paper around it (sliding up and down) to thin it out a bit. Keep trying, you'll get there!

[@MrRitesh01]

Loved the design and the meticulous work. Amazing.

[@dkbuilds]

Thanks so much Ritesh! Glad you liked it!

[@raycap]

Very Impressive box and design ideas.

[@dkbuilds]

Thanks so much Ray! Design credit definitely goes to Rob Cosman on this one!

[@richardbriggs3480]

Great video. I have enjoyed watching this one and several others. You have a good teaching style.

[@dkbuilds]

Thanks so much Richard, I'm glad you've liked the videos! I'll try to make more like this one :)

[@alantatham3113]

Although I admire your craftsman ship and cannot fault it, I made a large box using totally invisible metal hinges that allows the lid to open 180 degrees, they are called SOSS hinges, they are hard to find but are brilliant the way they operate.

[@dkbuilds]

Interesting, I'll have to check out those SOSS hinges. Thanks for sharing Alan!

[@scubaguy007]

What an absolutely beautiful box.

[@dkbuilds]

Thank you Scuba!

[@Ty-bz7zx]

Beautiful and tons of work, I wasn't a fan of all the layout/scribe lines left on the box though tbh. I am always amazed at what people that can actually sharpen their chisel/planer blades can do, earned a sub on this beauty.

[@dkbuilds]

Thanks so much Ty! Yeah the scribe lines are personal taste. Sometimes I leave them on, sometimes I plane them off. Thanks for watching and welcome to my channel!