Heirloom Forever Boxes Build by Shiraz Balolia | Grizzly Industrial

Follow along as Shiraz Balolia, Founder and CEO of Grizzly Industrial Inc., demonstrates his expansive woodworking knowledge while building heirloom "Forever Boxes" in his shop.
Shiraz expertly crafts these distinctive custom heirloom Forever Boxes for his four grandkids. The detailed 20-step process shows Shiraz demonstrating numerous helpful woodworking techniques and offering pro tips throughout. Let us know in the comments below which tips and techniques were most helpful for you.
Chapters
0:00 Heirloom Forever Boxes Build
1:08 Step 1: Selecting Material
1:40 Step 2: The First Cuts
3:56 Step 3: Cutting Panels on the CNC
7:08 Step 4: Cutting the Leather Panels
10:22 Step 5: Abalone Inlay
12:42 Step 6: Maple & Bubinga Glue-Up
13:00 Step 7: Cutting Lock Miter Joints
14:17 Step 8: Milling the Divider Channel
15:35 Step 9: Inlay Slots
17:43 Step 10: Gluing the Sides & Backs
21:14 Step 11: Maple Tops and Bases
26:38 Step 12: Routing Base Edge Contour
30:26 Step 13: Routing Top Edge Contour
33:54 Step 14: CNC Cutout of Name Plates
36:58 Step 15: Milling Hinge Pockets
40:04 Step 16: Updates & Milling Hinge Pockets on Lid
44:17 Step 17: Locks & Shocks
46:10 Step 18: Side to Base Glue-Up
52:50 Step 19: Applying Finish
56:18 Step 20: Final Assembly
Featured Tools:
G0495X 8" x 83" Helical Cutterhead Jointer with Exclusive Digital Height Readout (timestamp 2:12) bit.ly/3njOuig
G9740Z 20" 7-1/2 HP 3-Phase Planer w/ Spiral Cutterhead (timestamp 2:33) bit.ly/2VZPagU
W1104 1104 - Anti-Kickback Hold-Down Devices For Table Saws (timestamp 2:53) bit.ly/341OdsM
T20850 MagSwitch Pro Table Featherboard (timestamp 2:53) bit.ly/3n69jxG
H3601 Miter 5000 Table Saw Miter Gauge with Sled and Telescoping Fence (timestamp 3:14) bit.ly/39ZXjKD
G0606X1 12" 7-1/2 HP 3-Phase Extreme Table Saw (timestamp 3:40) bit.ly/376BSpd
H6838 Titebond III Ultimate Wood Glue (timestamp 8:43) bit.ly/33Z1faI
T21186 Jorgensen 12" Gear Clamp (timestamp 9:33) bit.ly/2W4Wyrw
H0921 Super Gold™ Glue (timestamp 12:29) bit.ly/2W2nJDb
W1500 Right Angle Jig (timestamp 14:03) bit.ly/3qKJ5D3
SB1024F South Bend 9" x 42" 2 HP Mill with DRO (timestamp 14:53) bit.ly/3gBCkPm
G1690 Miter Trimmer (timestamp 17:12) bit.ly/37TDa61
H5314 Jorgensen 30" Heavy-Duty Steel Bar Clamp (timestamp 19:18) bit.ly/3gyF2oV
G9657 24" x 36" x 4" Granite Surface Plate, 2 Ledges (timestamp 20:29) bit.ly/37TDpxX
G0636X 17" 5 HP Ultimate Bandsaw (timestamp 21:56) bit.ly/3m2Uwmh
T25062 160" x 3/4" x .035" x 2/3 TPI Pos Claw Bi-Metal Bandsaw Blade (timestamp 23:33) bit.ly/2JSKG9s
T28781 Router Table with Lift and Cast-Iron Wings (timestamp 27:44) bit.ly/3oKCUNt
C1747Z 3/4" Anti-Kickback Roman Ogee Bit, 1/2" Shank (timestamp 30:38) bit.ly/373WK0e
C1027 Bull Nose Bit, 1/2" Shank, 1/4" Dia. (timestamp 33:09) bit.ly/2W1b9Uy
H0543 Robert Sorby Corner Chisel 3/8 Inch (timestamp 39:12) bit.ly/3a1GCOW
G0631 28" x 79" Extra Long Downdraft Table (timestamp 51:13) bit.ly/37U1RQ0
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[@manikandanganesh5952]

his expertise with woodworking no doubt helped him set up Grizzly that makes woodworking tools. very rarely we see CEO's getting down to shop floors and doing such stuff. the video was so serene and a real pleasure to watch.

[@ianbost193]

It's funny - I searched youtube for "simple wood box" and somehow ended up watching this video start to finish. That is some amazing craftsmanship and I would love to see Mr. Balolia do some more woodworking projects.

[@grizzlymachines]

Mr. Balolia loves sharing his woodworking projects! Here is a link to an awesome cane that he made: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHS5dWaperaKa7s

[@1978garfield]

Shiraz Balolia of Grizzly and Larry Potterfield of Midway USA are probably the only CEOs who know how to use every product their company sells. It is fun to watch ether of them work in the shop.

[@TickyTack23]

It's great to see an owner so close to his work and business.

[@robertwittman9793]

I lost focus daydreaming about owning just one of those wicked tools. How much fun I could have in that shop!

[@laurencewatkins7144]

Having just read your book, these boxes epitomize your passion and dedication to achieving the best you possibly can. A remarkable and inspirational story.

[@grizzlymachines]

Thank you for all of your support Laurence. Great to hear you enjoyed the book.

[@DannyPops]

The fact that the CEO is a wood/metal worker is awesome.

[@grizzlymachines]

Thank you Danny. Everyone working here at Grizzly feels the same way. ~Kevin

[@toolman7540]

This is a man who understands what he sells

[@jedi_mario]

I loved this. I want more videos with Shiraz!!

[@grizzlymachines]

Thank you for the support! Great to hear you'd like to see more videos like this.

[@DerekCastillo]

I’ve never been more inspired

[@jamescoldwell1467]

Love this. It would be so much fun to spend shop time with Mr. Balolia. However, I won't be wearing my pinstripe suit slacks!

[@jerrybeard8622]

This man is incredibly talented, and a true passion for his wood working, as well as his passion for his business. This is one man i wish I could meet just once in my life.

[@arashnadri8654]

Tools, Jigs, Shiraz's woodworking skills, and final products are amazing.

[@grizzlymachines]

Great to hear you liked the video. Thank you Arash for your support!

[@MrBooman1984]

This is inspiring me to push myself to the limit with my talent in woodworking.I love Grizzly products but only have a Grizzly planer.But worked in a shop that had everything Grizzly.I was in heaven.But thank you for what you did and do.

[@grizzlymachines]

You can do it!

[@FierceSleepingDog]

Very impressive attention to detail and knowledge of the shop. I dare say, not too many CEOs have such knowledge of the tools in their industry. Again, very impressive.

[@theresagiesbrecht4349]

My name is Benny. Using a friends sit and watch the show and I think this is the best video I’ve ever seen thanks for making the boxes I will give it my best attempt to make some I am on you’re sit now

[@grizzlymachines]

Thank you very much!

[@9z4clb]

Just one word...... STUNNING!

[@AZShaveCave]

Labor of love for family, there's nothing more satisfying...Beautifully done!

[@GuitarFuYou]

I feel like I've really gone on a journey. This was great! Thank you.

[@PaulSmith-gf6nr]

Fantastic work

[@billrabon8208]

you are a true craftsman,beautiful work

[@trevorlattire3975]

Excellent work Shariz

[@TheNorthlandWorkshop]

Amazing job! I’m sure your grandchildren will treasure them forever.

[@grizzlymachines]

Thank you very much.

[@richardmaile8397]

Very Impressive project, obviously a labor of love for him. I am impressed with his meticulous attention to detail. ..., just look at his shop. !

[@grizzlymachines]

Well said!

[@choochoo3985]

Yaa, you cheat, but you do it so well. Machines I wish I had access to, but I do not. However, I am in the process of making jewelry boxes for my daughters and Granddaughters, (12 in all) and Memory boxes for my sons and grandsons, (7 in all). Not as fancy or complex, but equal amount of love. Thank you for sharing your application of love and talent.

[@OGOAB2023]

Fascinating to watch Mr. Balolia working his way through this project and sharing some invaluable tips and techniques in such an easy understandable manner. Thanks very much for sharing this video. I thoroughly enjoyed watching it and learned a lot which I have no doubt will help improve my own woodworking skills.

[@grizzlymachines]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ivanmunoz2961]

Respect sir, I can see you love what you do

[@joshuajones9035]

This would be lovely to store ashes and trinkets of loved ones who have passed

[@dinoc.5537]

Wow! Beautiful gifts! Well done Shiraz!

[@cbarnstable7588]

Absolutely beautiful.

[@stinger4583]

Amazing. Thank you. You're a good Grandpa.

[@Sergiobaruffi]

that is the best I have see thanks

[@boonedoxwoodwork1034]

Incredible craftsmanship. Thanks for the video

[@grizzlymachines]

Thanks for watching!

[@MrWallyrooster]

Look out Bob Villa, there's a new wood worker in town!!

[@jmarotta3]

Beautiful! Great job!

[@esixx17]

Amazing figure. Great color contrast. Brilliant clamping jig.

[@dastew]

I love my Grizzly 17” bandsaw. Cuts wood like butter

[@larrymadsen5860]

Absolutely amazing work, heirloom quality for family. Great job and inspiring work

[@AZShaveCave]

I've had dreams of owning some of those machines!

[@larrymodlin4696]

you do very fine work

[@ronvolk2802]

Great video!

[@matthewbyington2418]

Very beautiful. Nice work.

[@mikebarnstable7038]

Beautiful

[@lyrooo326]

wow great video. I really like how much precision and care Mr Shiraz takes with his project!

[@crolodon8024]

Great video dude, nice boxes too.

[@letoubab8278]

a great idea and the implementation great and the finish unbelievable because you can see the skill of a great mechanic Thank you greetings from Dakar Senegal 🇸🇳

[@sumandl]

Respect Sir!

[@xproDJx]

dream shop.

[@darrylbrook5968]

Masterpieces for sure, love them. Regardless of the job and equipment, this is certainly a labour of love. Well done. Merry Christmas from down under..

[@grizzlymachines]

Thank you for the kind words Darryl. Merry Christmas to you too.

[@franknecaise2047]

Nice labor of love Shiraz. The wood really pops when you finished them with the oil. Lots of good tips, wish I had a milling machine like yours.

[@grizzlymachines]

Thank you for the support Frank.

[@paedahe4975]

@@grizzlymachines Are the heirloom boxes for sale?

[@grizzlymachines]

@@paedahe4975 Sorry, they are not for sale. They were a personal project for Mr. Balolia.

[@pheroztengra2821]

Very beautiful piece of artwork and the attention to details is incredible. Envy your end mill, and I am just drooling over it.

[@grizzlymachines]

Thank you very much Pheroz.

[@Vman7757]

Wow that was amazing. Thank you for sharing. Please do more of these. I just retired. Building a work shop in my Garage. I have some tools. A Router table with a power lift is next on my list. The boxes are gorgeous. Thank you for sharing.

[@grizzlymachines]

Thank you Vincent and congratulations on your retirement.

[@Vman7757]

@@grizzlymachines I am $130 short of getting a Grizzly T1244 Router Table Wing for Table Saws. Hopping after Christmas. Them the lift system. Have an awesome day.

[@exoticwoods]

Good work Shiraz Nice beautiful boxes Regards California exotic hardwoods

[@grizzlymachines]

Thank you very much.

[@paulfison6780]

You can never have too many clamps ;) Well done Sir and Merry Christmas!

[@grizzlymachines]

Thank you Paul and Merry Christmas. ~Kevin

[@blakedozier1131]

Only about two-thirds through the video and I had to stop and comment. Absolutely stunning work and design on the boxes, the attention to every detail is a joy to watch. I do not have access to the same tools but I now have five or six new features/ideas to incorporate in my boxes. Thank you for the inspiration. A question about the resawing - I have your G0513X2. What blade would you recommend? I also have your G1023RLWX table saw and your G7943 drill press and really enjoy working with them.

[@grizzlymachines]

Thank you for all of your support Blake. I will gladly check with the team on which blades would be best for that machine. What type of projects are you using it for? ~Kevin

[@markthegunplumber8376]

A cool Old Timey trick on getting that Maple "fiddleback" grain to pop is to make an air tight box with cardboard or what have you and place the maple in there with a tuna can full of 18% ammonia it will darken up the Maple grain and really make it stand out. Try the process on a scrap piece and time how long it takes to get the look you want then lightly sand and finish. i was taught this by a local Gunstock Maker and did this on a Mannlicher stock he nade me and it looks amazing. I believe this process was thought up by Gustav Stickley (i may be wrong on that) story is he bought some oak that was in a cow barn and it had a beautiful color to it. He figured out that the Ammonia from the cow urine in the air had stained the wood. At least that's the story i was told. Be it right or wrong it works well. The process is called wood Fuming. I hear there are Dyes out now days that will do the same thing made by Simtec Coatings. Those are awesome Heirloom boxes that you have made Shiraz and you did fantastic work on them. You gota love tools, they can really make your life easier and allow you to do wonderful things.

[@alexanderv5190]

Mr. Shiraz, why do you need boxes, start making cool stocks for rifles... :)))))))

[@joelhorne3187]

Are the plans or CNC cut paths available?

[@grizzlymachines]

Hi there! Unfortunately the plans aren't available, as it was a highly personal project. It's wonderful that you're so appreciative of the work and thought that went into these gorgeous pieces!

[@purdeemc]

You missed a spot!

[@user-ww2lc1yo9c]

Why is he exposing his trade secrets?