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[@robgullen]

To get the alignment better for the cloth polishing handles you could unscrew the foot-wedge and move it forward - no filling required!

[@ReverendTed]

I have never once installed a blade backwards. Possibly related: I have never once removed the blade from my table saw.

[@achimboers]

So true ... lol

[@rrabbit1960]

I don't ever remember actually cutting with the blade backwards-I always caught it when I went to tighten the nut However I did install the cutter backwards in my flycutter once-wondered why it was cutting crappy. Didn't notice until I was finished and putting it away. LOL

[@davidruth55]

I only have the one blade

[@darrinwesterfeld8948]

I deliberately installed an 8” blade backwards to cut vinyl siding. Then I had to cut a one off piece of 1 by, didn’t want to go through the hassle of changing the blade out. Hah. That was fun.

[@RealMenRealStyle]

Great job Steve - I'm going to make a FEW adjustments on mine......look for it here soon!

[@ReverendTed]

I'm interested to see how yours turns out!

[@ozone325]

erm, has he done yet?

[@asacase3545]

You prolly dont give a damn but does anyone know a way to get back into an Instagram account? I was stupid forgot my password. I would appreciate any tricks you can offer me.

[@gavinamir611]

@Asa Case Instablaster =)

[@asacase3545]

@Gavin Amir thanks so much for your reply. I found the site thru google and Im waiting for the hacking stuff now. Seems to take a while so I will get back to you later with my results.

[@TheMijman]

I like that you keep in your blunders and re-dos. I definitely think it ads to the video, it shows that everybody makes mistakes. And you shouldn't be worried about starting a project because you think you might fail, or that something will go wrong.

[@Doobie3010]

We human beings live and learn from previous mistakes.

[@marshallalwin6062]

If I made a video showing my blunders it would be season 2 before the project started.

[@codacreator6162]

I never worry that something might go wrong. I KNOW something's going to go wrong. But, I will never fail. I might just invent a new footrest or doorstop on the way to that desk or... shoeshine board!

[@SpideyScott72]

absolutely Sam! It's not just about how to build, but the mindset of how to overcome inevitable mistakes along the way.

[@projectwood7221]

Well said, normal part of woodworking to make errors and learn

[@pteddie6965]

Woodworking For Mere Mortals. Come for the woodworking.....Stay for the sound effects! The box is cool. Many of your 'Older Than Dirt' viewers grew up shinning our shoes before we attended church, weddings, school assemblies, banquets, proms, etc. We had a shoe shine box with different polishes and brushes. The box was a must have accessory for every well dressed young man. Today, in the 'Nike' age.....not so much.

[@nightowl356]

audience when the project started: nice, this would make a great father day present. audience when the project finished: perfect christmas gift for dad!

[@se7515]

A house near me was constructed in less time.

[@natalieisagirlnow]

nobody thought that, unless their dad is 100 and lived through the depression

[@LogHouseFarm]

It's funny how a project can occasionally take a lot longer than you might think to complete - the finished product looks great!

Occasionally? It's always for me and at least 3x the estimate :)

[@917Stefano]

@ Everything definitely takes longer than expected--sometimes lots longer. But I like the way this turned out.

[@CurtisMassey]

Thanks for leaving the mistakes in. It helps me to remember that I'm not the only one who messes up ;)

[@projectwood7221]

I love your projects Steve..well ware

[@heatup1976]

Hi Steve! I am watching your videos for 5-6 years now and you and Mathias were the ones who pushed me towards woodworking, by now I basically changed all of our furniture in the house with ones I made myself. It is a pretty expensive hobby here in Hungary as we don't have that much good quality wood and therefore tools are also pretty expensive. I saw sometimes you ran into metric problems, but most tape measures I found here have one side metric, the other imperial, so you can use them for both situations. They are pretty useful...

[@RaiderGraf]

I find it hilarious and in the true spirit of America that you figured the drawer pull was probably metric and said "I'll just try and get it close" instead of finding a metric ruler Bravo 🇺🇸 🇺🇲 🇺🇸 🇺🇲

[@Loredad13]

I don't have any use for a shoeshine box, but I have a couple of other projects in mind that will require a similar approach ( A box for dice and one to gather all the pieces for another game into one place) . Thanks for the videos Steve. The box looks great.

[@Konzertheld]

I don't even know how to shine shoes but this box project was just great to follow. It really includes a lot of techniques so I learned a lot.

[@craigsudman4556]

I was building a deck in New City, NY and the customer wanted to help so I gave him my drill with a 1/4" bit and said, "Drill some clearance holes in the handrail balusters, so the nails won't split the wood." There were about 40 balusters and I figured drilling all those holes would keep him busy for a while. About an hour goes buy and I need my drill so I go and check on the customer's progress, he should be pretty close to being done. The customer is sweating bullets and only has about 20 balusters drilled, he looks up at me and says, "This is a really tough job, I can see why you gave it to me!" I took a look at the drill and it was in reverse. After giving him back the drill he could not believe how fast he was able to make holes. He said, "Let's not tell the wife." "Your secret's safe with me." It was all I could do to keep a straight face. Great video Steve, thumbs up.

[@olderendirt]

I put my sewing machine needle in backwards and couldn't figure out why thread was breaking with heavy fabrics. It took a yardsale book to show me they're groovy. Now I'm a groovy seamstress. Very nice project even without the apparatus on top. Thanks for all you do.

[@MCsCreations]

Beautiful work, Steve! 😃 The box really looks fantastic! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@glennminano9957]

Can you do a camping chuck box episode?

[@rpandocchi]

I made my own shoe shine box and it looks great! I’ve learned so much watching Steve Ramsey’s channel on KZbin! I gotta say that I would have never lasted in this field if it wasn’t for channels like this one! I’ve been woodworking now for about 4 years and consider myself to be an intermediate woodworker by now. I’ve mainly stayed within the furniture making business, but have recently ventured out into taking custom orders from friends and family. Although I haven’t taken that dive into making this my main source of income yet, but plan to very soon. This wouldn’t have been possible if channels like this one didn’t exist. Lastly one side note regarding the shoe shine box is that I went with using a clear shoe grip for the foot rest. I was able to find it on Amazon for pretty cheap. I love the way it still shows the natural beauty of the wood after applying the clear grip tape to the shoe rest. Anyways I thought I would share that with anyone who reads this. I also wanted to personally thank Steve Ramsey for all of the motivation and creative ideas. Please never stop sharing your skill and art with us!

[@anthonymartinez5144]

Nice looking box. If myself or anyone I knew used one, would be a fun project. And honestly, I installed the blade backwards the other day for the first time. How I didn't notice from the get-go I have no idea but definitely noticed when I went to make the crosscut

[@MichaelCoolidge]

WOW. Done at last. I actually liked seeing this unfold over months since it enabled you to tackle what you knew immediately and wait on things you did not. It shows that getting the basics right means that you can customize it. Mid build. Neat.

[@robt2151]

Excellent end result. I think that I would have bevelled both ends of the tray so that it could go in either way round.

[@jefft.7584]

I feel right at home here. Thanks for the honesty.

[@deans9766]

Neat project but personally I think a sailors ditty box might be popular, it could be used as a keepsake box or as one scoutmaster ive seen used as a campbox for little supplies and tools. I've seen at least one set of plans in the book The Marlinspike Sailor by Hervey Garrett Smith its similar to a miniature English tool chest in appearance.

[@SirAngusSteele]

You definitely want the shoe support farther forward to be between the two strop handles. Dress shoes have a heel that you'd hook onto that flat edge of the shoe support. In that example photo, even though the handles are all the way to the front edge, the shoe platform support is a lot farther forward between the handles, and the box itself looks smaller. Otherwise, this looks great. The interior organization looks helpful, and I might have to add this to my grandpa's shoeshine box I inherited.

[@glg3945]

Love your videos! Love the details. Peace and good fortune and good health to you and your family 😃

[@GlennBrockett]

If you have a laser printer, you can iron the print onto the wood. The toner will lightly transfer to the surface.

[@Not_TVs_Frank]

Very lightly. I tried this and ended up using spray adhesive.

[@kamodt]

You could also move the foot wedge up a bit and the holes would be covered.

[@Mhj96813]

Someone has probably already recommended that you bevel the back of the tray so that it could go in the box either way

[@carsencityphotography]

Real nice. BTW as a viewer along for the ride, it would be very rewarding to see a final clip of the box close up in all its glory. Maybe turning on a lazy Susan or something. Keep it up. Love the vids.

[@mariushegli]

Hey Steve, have you considered having something like a "Woodworking christmas jam"? I loved the summer jam, and I would think many would like ideas for decorations and presents now? Hope this reaches you :)

[@chashint1]

Hello Steve, I would like to express my appreciation for all your videos and especially those you have posted since the pandemic struck. That was a great gesture of public service. I am not a Patreon kinda person and I really have no need for any of the merchandise in the store, but as a token of appreciation I would like to send you a little coin if you have a direct PayPal link. Best regards Charlie.

[@Aaron-P]

Steve -- do you replace table saw blades rather than getting them sharpened? Would be interested in hearing your opinions. 😎👍

[@eugeneyeremin1641]

Also heard and actually saw it on one of the KZbin channels that simple soaking the disk in a cleaning solution and scrubbing the teeth afterwards does its magic and removes all gunk etc. to such extent that sometimws even sharpening is unnecessary. Cleaning a number of times and sharpening on an as needed basis does require some elbow grease, but it sure helps save some serious cash, especially when it comes to nice expensive disks.

[@watching999]

Absolutely the way to go. Keep a sharp/new blade aside for when your current blade needs to be sharpened, that way you always have a sharp blade on hand 👍

[@JDnBeastlet]

Awesome video, Steve. Thanks for sharing.

[@nemesis117]

Skateboard grip tape might be a better option for the footrest? It comes in sheets (skateboard size) so you can cover the entire footrest rather than using individual pieces of tape.

[@binnsbrian]

Nice project. It was to late to move the handles back, What you could have done on reassembly after staining was to move the foot rest forward. I would have left no holes to fill.

[@clieb91]

Steve, Great way to finish it up. It was so cool to see that you still have that Multi-tip Screwdriver. I am honored that you still have it and still get use out of it. CtL

[@pirakoXX]

Great box and, as always, so many useful tips and tricks (y) I wanna try to make one too, with a custom build trey. I've got my dad's 2 shoe/boots-brushes he received from in the army in 1948, and both he and my mom used them for decades, and sure, they look a little used, but they're still a lot better than any you can buy today. And they too good just to lay in a plastic bag, as the old wooden trey they were in for decades sadly disappeared after my parents died about 15 years ago ..

[@GKganesan]

Excellent. Enjoyed the videos on this.

[@animationcreations42]

Once again, I'm just disappointed you didn't paint it purple!

[@JyB818]

I started watching this series (and more of this channel) when I went on work from home status. As of today I am officially furloughed. Coincidence? Love the channel, Steve. Hope to get back in the shop soon!

[@lesbender236]

If you had beveled both sides of the inner box, it could be put in in either direction!

[@friendlygarfield]

another thing would be to make inner box narrower now that hing is in - so it could fit left or right - now I would think it cannot got in by hing side ?

[@PSJBL]

Great job! Love this project.

[@thomashajicek2747]

I’ve never installed a blade backward, but only because I’m always so overly nervous about doing that I check it at least 5 times because it’s the kind of mistake I’m very prone to doing.

[@wolfman75]

Awesome Box!!! Well Done Steve!!!! Thank You!!!! 😃👍😎

[@GarfieldHiscock]

Use a shoe (which is smaller than the box lid) for the template. No carbon paper required. Great project created in real time. Most of my projects take this long, too!

[@elchimpo9590]

Now I want to watch Good Fellas “Go get your shine box”

[@accomplishedtheory9502]

I said no more shines. Maybe you didn’t hear about it, you’ve been gone a long time.

[@erics3538]

@@accomplishedtheory9502 Nah, I didn't insult nobody! Give us a drink!

[@accomplishedtheory9502]

@@erics3538 Give those Irish hoodlums over there a drink too.

[@Barfbagdontsag]

Make yuh shoes look like f-king mirrahs

[@accomplishedtheory9502]

@@Barfbagdontsag made a lotta money too

[@terristroh3965]

Carbon paper is now sold as “transfer paper” and can be found at arts/crafts stores like Michael’s etc.

[@917Stefano]

Thank you! It is about 25 years since I have seen it used in an office setting. Didn't know it was still available in stores, but it does come in handy at times.

[@terristroh3965]

@@917Stefano I think you can get it in all sizes online too.

[@milan2247]

Tank youuu finely

[@brucemezei1129]

Rather than using a metric ruler or guessing where to put the holes for the drawer pulls, place a paper over the screw holes of the drawer pulls and poke holes through the paper with a sharp pointed tool (like an awl or even a nail). You can draw a line between the holes on the paper for alignment. Then align the paper on the top of the lid and use a sharp point to go through the holes to mark where to drill pilot holes.

[@Maxid1]

1:36 When your sawblade makes 3 Stooges sounds, you'vr probably got something wrong.

[@frankaddington1773]

This would make a nice gift for Tommy DeVito

[@David.M.]

Thanks Steve!

[@ednarobinson3424]

Awesome shoe shine box. I remember those - my father and brother plus grandpa each had one.

[@natalieisagirlnow]

target audience: all dead. i get it

[@bogsdolics]

Hi Steve A lovely shinny box , would liked to have seen you shine a shoe , the only person I have seen put a blade on backwards was one youtube years ago Steve , stay safe , G.

[@subseeker]

That anti-slip tape's U G L Y. Even a patch of sandpaper would've been better.

[@rml015]

I put the chain on my chainsaw backwards. A big maple fell in our backyard this past summer and I was trying to clean up and I could not figure out why my new chain was so dull! 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@natalieisagirlnow]

why it kept making branches with every swipe

[@MoranGuyVideos]

Hi Steve, 3:56 I would recommed using uhu stic glue ..... which stick the paper to wood. That way it cheaper and remove nicely with some droops of water....

[@Not_TVs_Frank]

If you use preconditioner, check the directions. Mine has you sand after applying it because it raises the grain in the wood.

[@ewout2211]

A nice touch would be a soft close on the lid by adding those small self adhesive bumper stops found in kitchen cabinets

[@beargun42]

You could move the footrest a bit forward, instead of moving the handles backward. That way you don’t need to fill four holes, but only one.

[@criscrisan8569]

Maybe not even one, if the holes are not close to the edge

[@ElliotNesterman]

The vast majority of shoe shine boxes don't have handles to loop a shine cloth through. There are two reasons for that. First, the handles won't help you shine the quarters or counter of the shoe. Second, there's no advantage to them as it's not difficult to buff your shoes with just downward pressure on the cloth. I get the vague feeling that Steve has never sat in a chair and had his shoes shined by a professional.

[@fredfirth3834]

I think I would put the bevel on both sides of the tray so that you don't put it in, start to close the lid and realize it's the wrong way around, then have to reposition it.

[@natesgt]

Doesn’t putting your blade in backwards sharpen the blade?🙂

[@edman79]

Never ending blade

[@johnfithian-franks8276]

Nice job, but what are your cats up to?

[@Dogo24h]

You have given everyone a gift idea for dad!

[@fk6536]

a guide on how to install a table saw blade for dummies? Or a proper blade that can be sharpened?

[@jointsandcrafts]

Nicely done!

[@nightstringers]

A real man can change the blade while the saw is still running .

[@edman79]

It saves so much time

[@nightstringers]

@@edman79 lo, yep

[@woodendiode]

Try installing a dado blade backwards. "Holy smokes" becomes reality.

[@jeffw8611]

Did that! A serious WTF moment.

[@micheltrottier-mcdonald7961]

Hi Steve! This is mostly unrelated to the video itself, but I was wondering what were your thoughts on when to change or sharpen your circular or table saw blades. Do you use a service? Sharpen yourself? Simply dispose of the blades? If so, is there a safe disposal or recycling solution? Thanks! I think this would make a great Basics video.

[@akhurash]

Looks great Steve!

[@kennethwallace34]

Steve I’d like to see a video on jigsaw. When ever I use a jigsaw (even if I make sure the blade is at 90 degrees my cuts are never Square. Is there any tips to help this.

[@tombeck2792]

You need to wipe the box with painter thinner /mineral spirits to remove the sanding dust, before proceeding to stain or top coats

[@B3RG3RS0N]

I was using rug method until I realized how much stain I was loosing into cloth itself. Just use brush to apply and rug to remove excess

[@jasonb4350]

Did you ever get a new bandsaw? If not please get one.

[@social3ngin33rin]

I have an old vintage shoe shine box, it's at least from my grandfather's days :)

[@carlwarburton5703]

Is there a video on how to cut a dado without dado blades or a router?

[@hotrodhog2170]

Who is this Chad you speak of in your podcast?

[@KSFWG]

Billy Bats : Tommy, get your effin' shine box ! Tommy Devito : I'll show you the effin' shine box ! (proceeds to beat the livin' heck outta Biilly Bats with Jimmy Conway's help) LOL Couldn't resist....

[@mariushegli]

I have nothing to say really, but I appreciate your content, and wish to help with the yt-algorithms.

[@Fotozones]

Damn all these ad breaks, KZbin!!!

[@bendingplanetsband]

Steve hello! Now that we have a shoeshine box finished, do you have any tips for inlaying a glass/acrylic panel into a box? Something like a little window on the front or the lid? I'm assuming you route out a ledge/rabbet and then... I get kinda lost figuring out how to seal it back in there. I'm curious if its the same process as a picture frame; I've never done anything like it before! Love what you do - thank you for being such a good woodworking companion throughout the years!

[@samp-w7439]

exciting!

[@raymondbloomer7024]

I just have to ask, on the shoe shape. Right or Left. ???

[@peacekeeper3588]

Regarding the jigsaw, I use it upside down, so you can see where you cut and the edges are less rough. But you need a little practice before you have the best results.

[@FearsomeWarrior]

I only use carbon paper when I’m on my rotary phone.

[@natalieisagirlnow]

and making a 1920s shoeshine box

[@jjohnston94]

Try explaining a ditto machine to young people.

[@tombloy4244]

Just bought some to use with my scroll saw projects.

[@nickjm37fordel1]

Saw a guy on KZbin run wood for a cut backwards through the saw for a cut. Forgot why, but it worked !

[@teomaster32]

whit this you can get the cool shoe shine

[@kahoycrafts]

Wonder if the backwards cut would reduce tear out on thinner stock.

[@josephbrauer2573]

I have never ran the saw with the blade in backwards but I have caught myself starting to install it backwards . :-)

[@Loredad13]

Same here. Can't say I won't mess up one of these days, though. Haha.

[@egonmilanowski]

What took longer - making the shoe shine box or making pieces for the chessboard?

[@jtitus187]

Can you put all the shoe shine box videos in a playlist?

[@jeremiahtimbermen670]

Hello, I have a wood working idea, that I am stumped on. I would like to build a hinged sliding drop down shelf. The shelf needs to be its own slide rail so it sits in place, but it also be able to swing down beneath the craft table so that it is a dedicated sewing machine shelf. Then a separate free piece of wood would set in to the slot while the sewing machine sits out of the way still connected to the craft table. How can I accomplish this??? I have a drawing of what it looks like in my head. I would like to send it to anyone who thinks they can help. Yes, I know that I could buy a lift, but I would rather it all be made of wood. Thank you to anyone who takes the time to look and read this. Have a great day.

[@djVania08]

Hey Steve, what is the face mask you are using? Couldn't find it in your tool list.. :)

[@Dcvmnaturalist]

Get crackin’ Antonio!

[@chrischurch4551]

No more shines, Billy.

[@jamesharrer9971]

I've never put a blade in backward but got a buddy that had his chainsaw blade in backward!!

[@ellencnixon]

💜💜

[@oleman490]

hey der;;;;just recently subscribed;;;;; started watching your bathroom remodel but had to go to work before finished;;; came back to finish and not there;;;;hope all ok;;;;just finished fixin busted water faucet from freeze her in Texas;;;;26 this morn when i woke;;;;some of the channels i've been watchin have got to technical for me and my primitive tools. don't have the space for extras and too old to do any heavy large projects anyway;;;hope you not that way ;;;;;anyway lookin forward to next one;;;

[@frbaril]

You’ve got a nice quality blade there, you might try to get it sharpened instead of replacing it.

[@Pete.Ty1]

😊👍