Heart-Shaped Bandsaw Boxes

[@heemagauss8691]

♥ box is there since2013 & I just knew about it Should follow this channel 😄

[@MikeWaldt]

Beautiful boxes, and a great demonstration to boot Olly. Nice to see your videos again butty. Take care and Merry Christmas Mike

[@OllyParryJones]

Thanks butty! Now I'm back on the internet, I hope to have some more coming up soon. Merry Christmas to you and yours, Mike! :-)

[@dichotomy1593]

I learned a dozen new tricks and techniques simply watching one of your vids. I truly thank you for showing me how to finish my Spanish Cedar box. Cheers from Louisiana, USA.

[@OllyParryJones]

Thank you very much for your comment! That is so good to hear and I hope that this box will not be the last you make. :-)

[@irinliza1049]

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[@casperscuts2627]

What a great project looks great!

[@OllyParryJones]

Thank you, Casper and thanks for watching!

[@Danielbrooks2222]

Dude those are awesome

[@OllyParryJones]

Thank you very much! :-)

[@charliecampbell9212]

Lovely bit of work i will try this in my wee workshop in Ireland Thank you for a lovely video very easy to understand

[@OllyParryJones]

Thank you, Charlie! Best of luck. ;-)

[@fredjeannieschultz1251]

The boxes look great. Seems like there's always something new to pick-up watching these videos. I just built my first box and I tried something that I hadn't seen anybody else do, and it worked really well. I covered the face of the wood with blue painter's tape, and glued my template to the tape. When I was through with the template, it came off really easily with the tape.

[@OllyParryJones]

Thank you very much! I'm pleased to hear that you might've picked up a few tips. I do like your tape tip - that sounds like an excellent idea. I've heard of people using CA glue on masking tape in the same way. All the best and thanks for watching.

[@cliffcarlo180]

Just how I do my templates. I just add clear packing tape on top, helps keep the bandsaw blade cool, apparently. Oh! and I use a kiddy craft glue-stick, gives you a bit more time to align your template. Spray Adhesive can be very unforgiving some times.

[@OllyParryJones]

@@cliffcarlo180 That's interesting I've never even thought about using clear tape - maybe next time! Thanks for your comment.

[@eddyflynn213]

great job Olly thanks for sharing

[@OllyParryJones]

Thanks, Eddy! Happy New Year!

[@davall35]

Two nice boxes Olly, well done. Enjoy the festive period, Dave

[@OllyParryJones]

Thanks very much, Dave! You too! :-)

[@fredmott7086]

Thank you for the presentation Olly.Fred

[@OllyParryJones]

+Fred Mott Thank you for watching and for your comment, Fred. :-)

[@rodneyhowe4486]

Great boxes Olly, and obviously there's no room in them for jewelery as they're filled with love. :-) Good to see ya back. Thanks for taking the time to show us your skills. All the best for 2014. Regards Rod.

[@OllyParryJones]

Thanks, Rod, I'm glad you're still here and watching. :-) Oh, yes, money can't buy love! All the best to you and yours.

[@douglaspalmer9809]

great to have you back olly was wondering where you had got to,great boxes ,love the idea of the felt completely covering the inside ,and the finish really brought the grain out,hope you had a really nice christmas yesterday olly,,,,,dougie

[@OllyParryJones]

Thanks, Doug! I'd been without the internet for the previous month after moving home but I'm back online now! :-) Thank you, hope you've also had and are still having a great Christmas!

[@TheMrWoodsman]

Nice job Olly, your attention to detail is impressive.

[@OllyParryJones]

Thank you, Mr! :-)

[@steinie44]

Very nice boxes Olly. I like the finish and the felt.

[@OllyParryJones]

Thank you, Jim. I'm glad you like it. :-)

[@ozzygonzalez8317]

Great Result 👍🏽 , can't wait to try myself

[@OllyParryJones]

Thank you very much! Good luck. :-)

[@jeffp6789]

Really nice project. I think I will try a version of it on my scroll saw. Maybe with different species for the lid and base. My bandsaw is in the garage and it is still a bit chilly here in Michigan . I envy you your bandsaw .

[@OllyParryJones]

Thank you for watching and I'm really glad to hear that it's inspired you to consider making something similar yourself. I wish you the best of luck, along with warmer weather that'll surely soon be on its way! In a way, I envy your scroll saw as I've often wanted one but have never had the room with everything else.

[@joh22293]

Super. You mentioned Tuff Saws and as I have not previously been able to find a 1/8 or 3/16th blade for my saw I went straight to their site and lo and behold, both options available. COOOL. Been tearing my hair out trying to find these and there they are. XD

[@OllyParryJones]

Excellent! I'm pleased to hear that and hope you'll be as pleased with their service as many others have been. Thanks for watching and all the best.

[@joh22293]

@@OllyParryJones Was happily filling up my cart before I noticed they are only shipping to UK customers right now... NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Brexit... stupidest thing ever.

[@TomKaren94]

4:50 - on mine, I split the box directly down the middle to hide the glued-in piece. In the alternative to gluing in the small strip, I double-sided taped the top back on and drum sanded it to match the new, slightly smaller size. Great job... very inspiring.

[@OllyParryJones]

Thank you, I'm really glad to hear that you find my work to be inspiring. Your approach to cutting out the inside is so simple, I can't believe I didn't consider it! ;-) Thanks also for sharing.

[@ASliceofWoodWorkshop]

Wow, really nice finished project.

[@OllyParryJones]

Thank you for watching, Tim. I'm glad you like it. :-)

[@cjwoodturning4832]

Nice project but what was the point in saving the inside bit apart from the locater just asking if your batching them out the time waiting for the glue to dry 2 times and at 9.45 could this be because of how wide the blade it's as you cut away the material?

[@OllyParryJones]

Hi, thanks for watching and for your comment. Yes, the only reason I kept that piece was to create the locator on the underside of the lid. If I was batching these out, I'd definitely reconsider parts of the whole process. I'm not sure of what caused the misalignment you refer to. It's possible that when I re-glued the box together after cutting out the centre, it didn't regain its original shape perfectly. I hope that makes sense and thanks again.

[@cjwoodturning4832]

@@OllyParryJones with the thickness of the band saw blade when clamping and gluing it whoud change the shape of the box ?

[@OllyParryJones]

@@cjwoodturning4832 Ah, I see what you mean. I guess it's possible but I only remember having this problem with one of the two boxes I made at the time.

[@unpicked1]

Those look nice, man. I've made a few heart shaped boxes. I go about it a little differently. I cut a bunch of pieces at a 15-degree angle, glue them together, and then sand the edges away until I get them round. I plan on making a video doing it sometime soon. Well, take it easy.

[@OllyParryJones]

+unpicked1 Thanks for watching and for your comment. Your approach sounds interesting and I hope you do produce a video on it. :-)

[@hawkwind23]

Nice job Olly!

[@OllyParryJones]

Thank you, Bram! :-)

[@mouppe]

Nice boxes, Olly.

[@OllyParryJones]

Thank you very much! I'm glad you like them. :-)

[@1954JDR]

Those are beautiful. I'm going to make one with American Black Walnut and one with Tulip Poplar.

[@OllyParryJones]

Thank you, James! Sounds like a great combination and I wish you well with your project.

[@babysaho9576]

Thank you for sharing. I do not have the tool (router?) that is usually used to make the 'lip' on the lid and your process of cutting and gluing on the smaller heart to the lid solves that problem. Secondly none of the stores where l live seem to have ever heard of flocking and it is too expensive to order online and ship it down here so l have been cutting felt sheets for liners and gluing them in since (surprise, surprise) they don't sell the adhesive backed ones here either. Thanks again for the demonstration and best of luck with your future endeavors.

[@OllyParryJones]

Thank you for watching and for your comment. I ended up buying the self-adhesive sheets off eBay as I didn't know where to look locally. I wish you well if you attempt to make your own box.

[@rivera_civic]

Nice project! These are perfect for Valentine's day. Just the box with no jewelry in it lol. Nice finish. I like. Happy holidays buddy!

[@OllyParryJones]

Thanks Ed! Exactly! We can get it wrong with expensive jewellery but they can't complain about a beautiful box for storage! ;-) Merry Christmas!

[@JDST-7341q]

Looks good man. Thanks for sharing!!

[@OllyParryJones]

Thank you, Jason, I'm glad you like it. Thank you for watching!

[@p2as33]

Nice work! I made a heart shape jewlery box for my wife last year, but instead routered out the centre ! Couldn't think of another way until now .

[@OllyParryJones]

Thank you, Martin. :-) I'm sure your gift was appreciated. If you get the chance to make another one or similar, I hope you'll give it a try. All the best.

[@p2as33]

Olly Parry-Jones yes i think she still has it🤔😁 anyway keep the videos coming they are most appreciated.. im a uk furniture maker myself and pleased to find someone whos happy to share our knowledge. The old guys all seem to be retiring now along with there skills !

[@tympt1]

Nice job Olly. Hope you have a good new year. Baz

[@OllyParryJones]

Thanks Baz, all the best to you too! :-)

[@richardhavercroft7065]

Turpentine works well to remove glued on patterns

[@OllyParryJones]

Thanks for your suggestion. I tend to use white spirit these days but it's all good.

[@boneal4942]

Nice work!

[@OllyParryJones]

Thank you very much. :-)

[@WoodomainJeremyBroun]

Nice video. Happy Christmas Olly

[@OllyParryJones]

Thank you, Jez. Happy Christmas!

[@MichaelSmith-nk4yq]

Brilliant, I learned a few techniques that I have been struggling with, so thanks for doing this video 👍🏾👍🏾

[@OllyParryJones]

I'm pleased to hear that, Michael! Thanks for watching, for your comment and all the best with your woodworking.

[@manuoceans]

very inspiring, thanks!!!

[@OllyParryJones]

Thank you! I'm sorry for the great delay in reading and responding to your comment.

[@OurBuild]

Nice Olly! Didn't realize you had a KZbin channel, awesome job!!

[@OllyParryJones]

+Our Build Thanks, James! Glad you found me and enjoyed the video. Are you looking for Valentine's Day gift ideas? ;-)

[@OurBuild]

+Olly Parry-Jones haha, no you're video piped up when another woodworker I subscribe to posted something similar just recently. Take care mate.

[@newbie0156]

I really love the shape, do you mind sharing the template you used, also how thick was your walnut? Thanks so much

[@ChaslyMat]

Wow! Tight turns for a qtr inch blade. I need to hone my skills :D

[@OllyParryJones]

It can be done. Some would advocate a 1/8in blade but they may not be as easily available and may not fit all saws and guide systems.

[@LarryB-inFL]

Getting ready to make one, and I had a further question/thought: The lid locator being a simple off-cut glue-on is great, but as you encountered, subject to slight misalignment. I am thinking about doing it differently than you did. How about lining it up and gluing it on BEFORE gluing on the base? I'm thinking of putting the lid upside down on the bench, putting the (glued) off-cut in place on it, and refining the final position by placing the body over it before removing the body for it to dry. That way, there can be no misalignment. By doing it before the base is on, it could actually be clamped before removing the body (well, lifting up the body until it sets a bit).

[@OllyParryJones]

Larry B Hi Larry, Thanks for your comment and best of luck with your box. Yes, I think that could work very well. It's not an approach I'd thought of at the time but it could prevent several issues, as you say. :-)

[@STEVEBLACKA]

Folding the blade looked like 2 hands to me Olly...lol Merry Christmas keep up the great workin 2014 matey . Steve

[@OllyParryJones]

Hehehe, well, I try! ;-) Merry Christmas to you too, Steve.

[@Robbiethewoodturner]

well done lad

[@OllyParryJones]

Thanks, Robbie! :-)

[@mattb4rd]

Great video. Have you considered using flock for the liner instead of self-adhesive felt?

[@OllyParryJones]

Matt Bickford​ Hi Matt and thank you. This has been one of my most popular uploads. I've seen people use flocking but I was concerned about potentially making a mess and having difficulties with the tight angle inside the box. I hope to one day try it on a more straightforward box.

[@LarryB-inFL]

What a nice video! May I ask: What was your thinking for putting the felt lining in as early as you did? I would have thought that only added to the difficulty, since it is a place that can pick up sawdust, etc, while working and finishing it.

[@OllyParryJones]

Hi Larry and thank you. I remember feeling concerned about not being able to get the heart-shaped piece to fit perfectly, if I was to try and install it after assembling the box. It might not have been as bad in practice. As I wasn't intending to finish the interior and thought an oil or wax might prevent the felt from sticking, I felt it was okay to tackle this step quite early on. I seemed to get away without any incident. ;-)

[@LarryB-inFL]

I've had the same thought about felt not sticking well to the finish on the inside; I did a wipe-on poly finish on a box, which also did get put inside it and felt stuck fine to the bottom of the drawer...BUT, bottoms are easy for things to stick; the sides might have been an issue, I could see.

[@SuperBowser87]

That was a brilliant demonstration. Did you say that was a 14 tpi blade? My speaker system is not up to snuff and it was really hard for me to hear. Thanks for your time. I am now a subscriber to your channel. I think I can learn a lot from you.

[@OllyParryJones]

Many thanks again, Tom! Yes, it is 14tpi. It may not be your speakers as I am rather quietly spoken. Thank you also for subscribing. :-)

[@willford8475]

Hi Olly, During the glue up at 7.16 you are using a useful looking adjustable holdfast/clamp, I haven't seen that before, who makes it? Very nice end result. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and yours.

[@OllyParryJones]

Hi Wilf - ah, yes, that one's made by Veritas and Axminster have it listed as a 'Veritas Surface Clamp'. They were much cheaper when I bought mine! Merry Christmas and best wishes to you and yours!

[@BackyardWoodworking]

Very nice project. If your not going to use the center piece why not drill a hole in it and you can turn the box around without making a second entry cut. Then you have one glue-up. Or use a scroll saw and no glue-up. I made a Valetine Heart Box see video on my site Thanks for sharing.

[@OllyParryJones]

Thanks and thank you also for subscribing! That's a good point. Although I didn't end up using the cut-out piece, at the time, I thought it might be nice to have it and one day do something with it. I'll take a look at your site.

[@JULESBUMSTEAD]

olly I enjoyed your video. can I please ask about the clamps you used ? the ones you slotted into the holes on your workbench ? I could really do with some of those. what are they called and where did you purchase them from. thanks olly

[@OllyParryJones]

Hi Juliet - many thanks for watching and for your comment. It's the Veritas Surface Clamp, which you can buy from Axminster (among others) in the UK. They're very good but not very cheap. An alternative I used sometimes is to removed the 'fixed' end from a quick-grip clamp (Irwin, Record, etc.), slide the bar of the clamp through the hole and then to re-attach the clamp head underneath the bench. Hope that makes sense. It gives you the same result. ;-)

[@JULESBUMSTEAD]

Olly Parry-Jones thanks olly

[@aledrob]

Nice video and instruction although I probably would have left the internal felt until last to avoid staining it with the oil and sanding.

[@OllyParryJones]

Thanks, Aled. Yeah, that's a fair shout. I don't remember any problems with this but there is always something to consider. Thanks for watching and all the best.

[@newnam]

I don't really understand why you cut through the bottom of the heart when you were cutting out the inside wall? Why not just use a scroll saw and cut out the interior without cutting through the wall? Doesn't that hurt the Integrity of the box? Also, instead of trying to squeeze strips of self-adhesive felt into the interior of the box, another option would be to use a process called flocking. What are your thoughts?

[@OllyParryJones]

Jared Newnam Hi Jared, thanks for your comment. I've never owned a scroll saw and wasn't prepared to buy one so, that wasn't an option for me. Both of the boxes I made are still together. Wood glue, when applied at the right temperature, is often all a woodworker needs. ;-) With the felt, I'd already purchased a pack of self-adhesive sheets, with several boxes in mind. I wanted to use and flocking was something I had no experience of and I was worried I might have made a mess of it. Thanks for your comment.

[@RechadTheArtist365]

Wow I said the same thing to my self while watching this..... I couldn't wait to see you how many people say he should flock the box.....

[@AAK007]

Should’ve put material in before glued the back on? Seems easier

[@OllyParryJones]

Maybe. I'd definitely have changed a few things if I was to do them again.

[@AAK007]

Great job though

[@howardmiller4241]

How much do these cost ?

[@OllyParryJones]

Unfortunately, I don't make them to sell and only have the one left.

[@edkerridge71]

Where do you buy your hardwoods ?

[@OllyParryJones]

Hi - the American black walnut for these boxes came from a company called Oscar Windebank in Box, Corsham. I always recommend them because their prices are good but, more importantly, they allow you to pick out and select your own boards, which is very rare. Whereabouts are you based?

[@edkerridge71]

north yorkshire i do struggle to find anywhere that sells nice woods

[@OllyParryJones]

I wouldn't know of anywhere in your area but you could try entering your post code at this website: www.ukworkshop.co.uk/local/postcode/ There's a database of timber suppliers that members have created over the years. Hope it helps.

[@mikeanderson9276]

Where did you get the orange clamps?

[@OllyParryJones]

They're known as solo clamps in the UK and closely resemble guns used for applying silicone or caulking. I bought them from Screwfix but very similar clamps are available from different retailers (in various colours), in the UK at least. I hope this helps.

[@mikeanderson9276]

Thanks!!

[@jambar0201]

i live in africa and want to buy same blades as yours possible to give mail of the company thanks and good job

[@OllyParryJones]

Hello and thank you for your comment. The company is called 'Tuff Saws' and you can find them through a Google search. They're based in Wales but I'm not sure if they post overseas? You would have to ask them.

[@phillipfailor-rich9470]

what kind of bandsaw do you have?

[@OllyParryJones]

Hi, it's a Startrite 401e. Manufactured around 2007, if I remember correctly. 16in/400mm diameter wheels with the same measurement beneath the blade guides (maximum depth of cut) and width cutting capacities. It looks a bit similar (I think) to the Laguna bandsaws that are popular in North America and other places. A great machine for resawing; table height a little low for general work if you're a tall person. I hope this helps.

[@woodinhead62]

Use a spray GooGone...let it soak & the paper will come right off!

[@OllyParryJones]

Thanks, I have used GooGone successfully for other jobs in the past.

[@Yetireacts419]

Hey don't use the handheld belt sander like that I had mine set kinda like you did and now m missing skin from first knuckle to second knuckle

[@OllyParryJones]

You're right to be cautious. Without care, these tools can be as dangerous as any larger machine. Thanks for watching and for your comment.

[@Zero_Crates]

You should try flocking the inside next time. It turns out better :)

[@OllyParryJones]

Thanks, Seven - that is a great suggestion.

[@LarryB-inFL]

Flocking....a definite British term! Personally, I flock up much of what I do.

[@Mucram-17]

Too cold in the shop...never!

[@FdAtBirth]

I thought this was the dude from Rush for a second...

[@OllyParryJones]

Geddy Lee! That is a first! Most people would say I looked like John Lennon.

[@rpmcaicara]

I AM FROM BRAZIL.THIS VIDEO IS VERY GOOD,BUT THE NEXT TIME PAINT THE INSIDE BOX!!

[@OllyParryJones]

Thank you for watching and for your comment. I'll bear it in mind. :-)