Secret Compartment Box - Revisited

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Quartersawn white oak, Brusso CB-303 hinges, Lee Valley Economy Box Lock. Anything beyond that I'd gently direct you to the build plans available above.
This includes the plans from the 2021 build and the 2015 build.
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[@jcoyle41]

The best editing I have seen on you tube. Thank you for no stupid music or continually showing simple procedures. Again good job. Jim Coyle

[@dpmakestuff]

Thanks for being here, doing what you do! Please click the Audible links and check out the build plans available in the description.

[@GTL77]

Awesome! love the hidden compartment an the ending was funny 🤣🤣

[@aomade6439]

Enjoyed every minute! The revisions made the hidden compartment much less conspicuous. Completely worth the watch time.

[@dpmakestuff]

Thanks very much! I like it a lot more too.

[@Sebastopolmark]

WOW - V2 it outstanding and will be passed down for generations. Very well done! !! !!! I like the flocking in the hidden drawer. Nice touch.

[@Lysolus]

Finally! The secret box is what I was looking for on this channel the most. Very satisfying :D Beautiful box!

[@IEnjoyCreatingVideos]

Beautiful job on the secret compartment box Dustin! Thank you for sharing the video with us!💖👌👍😎JP

[@bernieinsaudi]

I have those Lee valley frame clamps… they are excellent!

[@jimfromri]

After watching this video, I ordered the plans. I’m really pleased as the plans are top notch and really a bargain. I had a quick question when I downloaded the files and Justin answered right away. I look forward to building this box soon.

[@ryanshurmon2946]

I always love seeing your videos. I think watching these is what really made me want to get into woodworking

[@dpmakestuff]

This makes me happier than you can imagine! Everyone should get into woodworking!

[@reidflemingworldstoughestm1394]

6:24 That's flocking beautiful.

[@dpmakestuff]

Can't use flock without making that joke! Thanks!

[@nickb5340]

Dustin this is nothing short of fantastic. What a work of art as always. The improvements to the design are excellent and it shows un the end result. However you displayed several new techniques in this video that were also awesome. Very inspiring, thank you! I will be buying your plans for this one!

[@dpmakestuff]

Thanks very much! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@rjsenn4142]

Loved watching rev2! Also TCOMC is one of my favorite classics!

[@ASousaMakesIt]

Awesome!! Thank you for sharing!

[@JesusUruchurtu1]

Great build as always man! LOVED the way the tray floated down, that's craftsmanship right there! Just signed into audible and downloaded A brief history of time, been wanting a reason to do so and you just gave me one. Thanks for sharing your talent.

[@dpmakestuff]

I really appreciate that thank you. I finished “A briefer history of time” a while back. It’s the condensed version and the thought of a condensed version made me laugh.

[@sgsax]

I subbed to your channel right after seeing the original secret compartment box video when it first came out. I've enjoyed all of your videos since then and started following you on IG last year. This new rendition is fantastic. Love the wood selection on the top, the brass accents, the inner trays, and the hidden drawer is fun. If I have to wait another 5 years to see the next iteration, it will have been worth it. 😁 Thanks for sharing!

[@dpmakestuff]

Thanks for the sub! Hopefully you won't have to wait 5 years for the next one. I enjoyed this build!

[@jeffreykroll1170]

Absolutely incredible!

[@jbratt]

I have that Lee Valley clamp too. When I am done with it I wrap masking tape around the pieces to keep them all together. I have made a lot of picture frames with it. It’s awesome.

[@dpmakestuff]

I made a little holder for it but it has to been disassembled for that to work. It's a pain to store it but a pleasure to use it!

[@kathymoser9750]

Love it!!! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@EvanDunville]

Awesome build! The white oak looks great on the box and the hardware and custom keyhole really add to it.

[@dpmakestuff]

Thank you sir!

[@johnathonmullis4234]

I’m a first timer and really enjoyed your video. I found myself thinking about my junior high shop class. Coach Cross was a wonderful teacher. Our first assignment was a box. We couldn’t build anything without a plan/drawing and it had to be to scale. No cutting up wood without the plan and we were supervised until we could be trusted. My box took weeks and wasn’t too bad but the drawing was better. You did a somewhat complicated box without a plan/drawing and it turned out perfectly. No drawing, no measurements and a perfect damn box with fancy features. Oh btw your equipment is nice stuff too. You’ve either edited all of that stuff out or you make that damn box all the time. Regardless, I loved your video and am in awe of your work

[@darrinwesterfeld8948]

Enjoyed the birds chirping while sanding. Will def try out that secret compartment at some point.

[@reforzar]

Spectacular!

[@deziomakes]

Lots of gems in this one! That brass turned out well and the techniques for holding it were inspiring.

[@dpmakestuff]

Thanks very much. I felt like a second rate Clickspring during that part.

[@lorripenner7843]

Wow! Awesome build... again! Audible is amazing!

[@dpmakestuff]

Glad you like it!

[@fenrisianwolf9229]

Oh, how I wish, I knew woodworking. Beautiful, great project! :)

[@ThatGirlinLoveland]

I've always liked your videos and work, the secret compartment videos have always been my favorite ones.

[@dpmakestuff]

Glad you like them! Thanks!

[@davebauerart]

Really good stuff! Love to see how you created the brass keyhole part. Excellent info there. Great work on the router to cut the slot for the bottom and save the finger joints, I haven't seen that before. I'm 5 minutes in and learned several things so far.

[@dpmakestuff]

I’m glad to hear! Thanks for taking the time to watch.

[@marctrembley9792]

Great work, as always! Love the final clip. That was the exact scene I was picturing in my head when you mentioned that book. Nice.

[@dpmakestuff]

It’s what I think of every time!

[@retiredrookie7146]

The book was also mentioned in that movie "Sleepers." Remember the one where Kevin Bacon was a bad guy?

[@marctrembley9792]

@@retiredrookie7146 oh right! That was a "dark" but very good movie! I have not seen that in years. Thanks for reminding me! I might have to watch that now. Thanks again!

[@retiredrookie7146]

@@marctrembley9792 yessir

[@FearsomeWarrior]

Lee Valley Tools makes hand tools that do simple things perfectly. I have a hard time resisting their tools that fall into the “because I want it” category. Holy cow! The grain! I think oak gets a bad image from all the 80’ and 90’s furniture that can be a little inelegant looking. This oak beautiful box madness is amazing and your use and selection and orientation really nailed it.

[@STANWoodwork]

beautiful job

[@MCsCreations]

Really fantastic work, Dustin! 😃 The box turned out more than beautiful! Nicely done! 😃 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@dpmakestuff]

Thanks very much! Same to you.

[@shaunbarrickman6339]

Love it, as always!

[@dpmakestuff]

Thanks for taking the time to watch!

[@wolfparty4234]

Thats Exactly what I was thinking about the Audible book but you beat me to it at the end. Great video great build I hope this box stands the test of time...!

[@dpmakestuff]

Andy Dufresne and I both know how good that book is! Thanks very much!

[@TheLeeattwood]

Brilliant 🤩

[@Tchefter]

Great and fantastic Job Mr!

[@dpmakestuff]

Thanks!

[@williampeppers812]

Nice work as always 👏 keep the videos coming

[@dpmakestuff]

Thanks! Will do!

[@FranksDIY]

Very nice job

[@The42Joker]

First of all, excellent work! I love it, Second, thanks for the recommendation, I love the movie, but have never listened to the book. It’s in my queue now! Last, love the library scene in Shawshank! Thanks for the video!

[@TexianPa]

Nicely done. There's something so satisfying about perfectly cut hinge mortises.

[@dpmakestuff]

That Brusso jig has paid for itself many times over! Thanks very much.

[@chrisgarcia5767]

Still love my secret compartment box i won from your giveaway! Beautiful work!

[@davidbingham4348]

That box joint jig is amazing.

[@roBLINDhood]

Now that’s a handsome box!!

[@wmjwell]

Dustin, I enjoy all of your videos. You make it look so easy too: the sign of a master woodworker! Thanks for sharing. Do you sell the finished box?

[@user-rh8mj6bc6c]

Very good job,bro

[@diegonieto3162]

Muy buena la caja, excelente trabajo, ojala pudiera conseguir una asi aca en Argentina.

[@felixguimb.harder2083]

Quel boulot ! Impressionnant, Le Comte aurait lui même était très impressionné !!! :-)

[@Sarah-Rae]

Thank you for revisiting this! I love hidden compartments but so few people post videos about them.

[@dpmakestuff]

It took me this long to come up with all the improvements to make this one worth the build. Thanks for watching!

[@Sarah-Rae]

@@dpmakestuff worth the wait! 😁👍

[@joer5627]

Loved the finish. It really Allowed the wood to sparkle. You are right about The Count of Montecristo. Dumass (local linguistic spelling) also wrote others that are great.

[@dpmakestuff]

Absolutely!

[@Hit-First-And-Hit-Hard]

A man of magic!)

[@archangel6481]

Hey man. I loved this build so much that i made my carpenter journeyman examination piece about it. I build a endgrain Chessboard and a chest for the pieces. All mesurments had to be taken in consideration of the pieces, and since i chose pritty big ones the chest got pritty large and heavy. I build in a hidden Drawer like yours but with a simpler mechanism. In the end it resembles your chest but of a higher quality with gold inlays, root veneer and purpleheart :D Bring back some of your disigns since i loved you Jewelry box aswell :D

[@austindemars7102]

Oh great now I gotta build this

[@gillesek4509]

I would steal it for the box itself, even without valuables hidden. Nice one!

[@Paronak]

this is some impressive craftsmanship

[@dpmakestuff]

I do what I can with what I’m given. Thanks!

[@Kilroy1225]

3:57 -That's the first time I saw that technique to prevent exposing the holes on the end. - BRAVO

[@dpmakestuff]

I do it with dovetails too! I don't recall ever seeing someone do it so maybe this is my thing? who knows... works great though!

[@BrenoLuna]

Loved the build! The final piece looks as strong as the True North. Cheers

[@dpmakestuff]

Thanks!

[@brunofelipebrz]

Nice job!

[@dpmakestuff]

Thanks!

[@randallfitzpatrick1666]

Thank you for the new secret compartment box video! I probably watched the first video about 100 of those 3.5 million views.

[@dpmakestuff]

Fantastic! I appreciate the views and the support. Thanks.

[@markgoddard2560]

Very good machinist.

[@jeanmarcrum1347]

Nice Nice !!

[@jkjiabei9605]

so cool.

[@joell439]

I wish my sander would make chirping bird noises……. 👍🤣👍

[@shanesmaineshop]

That is really neat.

[@dpmakestuff]

Thanks very much!

[@shanesmaineshop]

@@dpmakestuff your welcome

[@muratuysal2449]

I want you to shoot more videos, I love your videos

[@dpmakestuff]

Click the Audible link in the description and show them this is worth investing in. It's the only way I can afford to make more videos! Thanks very much!

[@TheTranq]

Lunch break + DP secret compartment build = happy lunch

[@dpmakestuff]

Glad I could time that out well for you! Thanks!

[@davehynes8240]

No surprise but I originally found your channel from your first secret compartment box. This one is second to none. Nice 5” “Mirka” sander :)

[@dpmakestuff]

I’m glad you enjoyed and glad you caught the sander joke. Thanks!

[@Tonyp6947]

This video was awesome! Do you happen to have plans that I can buy for it? If not I guess I can just watch it 379 more times and I might be able to make it haha awesome job

[@daraas9421]

Dustin You are the best Karate Man in the world at 0:42 🤣 btw nice box 😁

[@dpmakestuff]

Thanks very much!

[@Smallathe]

Very lovely and cool box. I'm working on a hidden drawer cabinet for my daughter.... Yes - Of course it's your fault! ;)

[@dpmakestuff]

As a kid I would have killed for a secret compartment of my own! Thanks very much.

[@Smallathe]

@@dpmakestuff Same, not to mention a box and a key... :)

[@MRrwmac]

Thank you for another build! Videography was excellent! What did you do differently to keep the lid from warping?

[@dpmakestuff]

The original was just a solid piece of wood on top. The new one has a panel design that should prevent warping. Thanks very much!

[@karlriley1314]

AWESOME, better than the first one.

[@piratebash368]

Can't get enough of your work. Amazing! Any more prints in the works? Desperate to get one for my shop (when it gets built)

[@dpmakestuff]

Yes, soon. Always thinking of new print ideas. Thanks!

[@piratebash368]

@@dpmakestuff search Jonah Hill excited gif, thats what I just done!!!!!

[@wellhungbull]

You have the nicest mods to quiet your sanders.

[@lnstall_Wizard]

much nicer!

[@TheTranq]

Turned out great! You should try using a bit of paste wax on the corners during glue-ups instead of tape - the wax works perfect and doesn’t get stuck after like the tape sometimes does

[@dpmakestuff]

I had thought about that but then I my finish wouldn't go on very nice. I always pull the tape before the glue is dry. Learned that one the hard way!

[@TheTranq]

@@dpmakestuff I didn’t realize it effected finishes? Even when it’s dry? I do it all the time but I didn’t think I noticed anything

[@karl_alan]

Loved this project video. It also cracked me up that the only time you spoke wasn't to explain some process or what your thoughts were, but save 100 questions in the comments about where you got the unique tool.

[@dpmakestuff]

I had to! I had 10,000 comments asking where I got it in the first video. Thanks very much!

[@marcenariahobby7pallet]

Show de bola 💯

[@LoneStarrONE]

How do you like your infrared radiant tube heater? I’m deciding between that and a forced air heater. Just concerned about even heating. Thanks.

[@Wordsnwood]

BTW @15:32 ... My OCD thanks you. Great job, sir.

[@dpmakestuff]

We're not animals!

[@botakensem]

hasil kerja kemas

[@marcosguedes888]

Excelente

[@max28xl83]

How about a strategically "hidden" Stammer of your logo. Love the build, love the Stammer. Keep them coming. 👍👍

[@dpmakestuff]

Thanks! I consider branding my logo on there somewhere but I’m considering a change of logo so didn’t want to just yet.

[@anthonymuzzillo230]

Me at 8:30.... where tf did he get that clamp... like you read everyone’s mind! Lol

[@dpmakestuff]

It gets asked every time I use it! I’ll be calling it out every time in the future!

[@The_Mimewar]

The secret compartment box is what lead Me to Your Channel!

[@dpmakestuff]

I’m glad you made it here. Thanks for watching!

[@gedreillyhomestead6926]

That lid is crying out for an inlay! 😵 👋

[@dpmakestuff]

I like the understated, classic look of the box. You're absolutely right though, it would be a perfect candidate for someone with some inlay talent!

[@Zubrdom]

Hi! What is this blue tape that you stick on the blanks? thank!

[@user-td8nl3je4e]

καλημέρα Μπράβο πολύ ωραίο βίντεο

[@JeffWalshPhotography]

WOW

[@gr1089]

What's the black powder you used on the hidden drawer? Awesome video!!!

[@dpmakestuff]

That is called suede flock. It’s basically tarring and feathering the wood, but in a good way.

[@josemaurer7668]

Beauty! How much?

[@cworkrwork8528]

Thumbs up for the Count of Monte Cristo! Also my favorite classic of all time (and up with with best novel, period). Read the unabridged version!! :)

[@dpmakestuff]

Yes! Those that know, know! Unabridged or don’t bother. So much of the greatness is from the subtleties and suspense.

[@paulwaldrop]

Do you have plans for the box joint jig you used?

[@dpmakestuff]

Not my design. Go to ibuildit.ca

[@cworkrwork8528]

Ah! The new disc sander gets its debut!

[@dpmakestuff]

Yes!!! I’m glad someone noticed!

[@ykmjc]

I purchased the plans. Did you use the 1.5, 2 or 3" lock? Lee valley has three choices. thanks Also, need to know the thickness on front/back and sides of box. Not mentioned in plans!

[@jvarblaze7495]

The plans are terrible

[@salimgerishom1213]

I want one

[@basilstadnik1342]

шкатулка прикольная , как первая так и вторая

[@Pir-o]

Great job. Little suggestion - making the lid look the same way as the bottom part would make it look even less conspicuous. Cause right now someone might start to think "hm... why the bottom part is so thicc?"

[@dpmakestuff]

I think it’s more sus to have feet in the lid. Maybe I’m confused.

[@6sygma]

Is that the John Heisz box joint jig that you are using?

[@dpmakestuff]

It is! Very fun jig to use.

[@MichaelStaghorn]

What's the thing you're lining the interior of the box with called. My head went "felt dust", but that doesn't seem to be it.

[@dpmakestuff]

Sort of! It's suede fibers over an adhesive.

[@MichaelStaghorn]

@@dpmakestuff Thank you!

[@retiredrookie7146]

Whats that set up you pulled the sheet brass out of? What is this sorcery?

[@dpmakestuff]

That is an amazing thing right there! The K&S Combo Rack!

[@user-uq8ei1nj4p]

Супер 👍👌✋.