How to Make a Cardboard Box for Shipping and Mailing Any Size

How to make a cardboard box. DIY Cardboard Carton Box. I explain in detail how to make a box any size you need out of recycled corrugated cardboard.
I made a video earlier of my process of building a box and I have received a volume of comments that an explanation of the process would be appreciated.
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[@AlexanderDyer]

Thanks for checking out my video, I hope you found it useful. You can find links for the products I use above in the description by first clicking "SHOW MORE".

[@djlatino101]

you’re the dad i never had ty

[@tonyc5371]

Legit youre the only person on YT who actually made it easy, clear and simple to follow. Thanks ive been trying to figureout how the F* to create my own packaging and develop a prototype thanks

[@nicmert]

You are a very bright man, as I'm sure you already know! I spent more years in the packaging industry than I care to remember and that was a very good demo. You made an AFM - All Flaps Meet - carton. Basically the only nit I could pick is that what you call the Height, is actually the Depth. LxWxD But I only point that out as a courtesy, not as a criticism. Also, for the best stacking strength, the corrugation should run vertical if possible. Nice job!! Oh, one more thing... if the box you need to make is larger than the corrugated you have, you can make a two piece box. Basically the same as yours cut in half with two glue flaps, if that makes sense.

[@AlexanderDyer]

Thank you. I appreciate the input and I find it interesting. An AFM, ha ha, fantastic. I didn't even know. I learn something everyday. LxWxD got it. 😀👍

[@Esther-ps3vx]

I have checked other videos on how to make a box but your method is so scientific and perfect. Makes so much sense. Thanks! Edit: I just finished making a box to mail books. I am so happy that the box turned out perfect. Oh the joy of making things yourself instead of buying. Thank you once again. I love KZbin and I love the people who post tutorials.

[@AlexanderDyer]

Awesome, thank you!

[@techcontinuum7421]

I just want to say that I normally never leave comments on videos, but I was in such a frustrated state trying to figure out the simple formula to make a box, and for it being this simple it's amazing how many other useless videos I had to go through to find yours and it makes me want to give you a big hug and thank you from the bottom of my heart. It has cut my packaging time down quite a bit. Your video gives people back their time. Thank you. You got a subscriber and a like from me. Peace out.

[@anneformanek5180]

Great video! and I'm super appreciative as having the right box can make such a huge difference in shipping cost! I followed your instructions and just made a custom box for a long thin item that I would never have been able to find a ready-made box for with anything close to the right dimensions--and I or my customer would be paying to ship lots of air. Thanks a million. I know I'll be using your instructions again and again in the future : )

[@albinoroadie]

I made a 20x19x7 box with cardboard that already had creases and this worked like a charm. Took me about an hour to make it but I did it. Thanks for the help my friend!

[@artistbridgetgriggs]

many thanks for slowing things down. This is the most comprehensive step by step easy to understand video on making boxes that I have come across so far.

[@leeyahmorales5082]

this video was so helpful! I’ve just started doing art commissions and finding property sized packaging can be hard. Plus I have so much leftover cardboard that I wanted to put to use but didn’t know how to. thanks :)

[@jferrerosa2]

I’m more confused than ever now 😂

[@Strylover]

Good video. Informative. I have made boxes before (and used 'em) successfully. My method has always been basically the same as yours.... i study what already exists and then create a version that is scaled down to the size I need. Premade, manufactured boxes don't always come in the best size.....thanks for the video.

[@MLFranklin]

I was thinking of making a box in more simplistic way, but you filled in the details of how to make it much better. Thank you for making this video!

[@vanessah5915]

Thank you for this detailed video. I just made my own using your instructions and it turned out perfect. Shipping an item for ebay sale.

[@mahoganinav3158]

5:05 my mind was blown 🤯 thank you SSSSOOOOO much for simplifying this process.

[@jenbahm1064]

Finally putting my geometry skills to use thanks to your most excellent instructions! So happy you took the time to make this video!

[@peregrinatious]

You are a very good teacher! Thank you for sharing your skill and knowledge.

[@tom352]

Best video on youtube

[@Gr8tDaze]

Thank you so much for this! So happy to recycle these boxes I have to perfectly fit things I need to ship! A truly great nuts to bolts tutorial!!!!

[@FabricFest]

I needed this! Thank you!

[@jeffmoyer1]

Thank you, very much, sir. My small business appreciates your wisdom in box making. Very well done

[@AlexanderDyer]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jeffmoyer1]

Alexander Dyer it definitely was! I think I made 10 boxes and shipped them out already!

[@gmcxm211]

I always learned so much from your videos. But when I saw you were just going to make a cardboard box, I thought why not. After watching this video, I was an educational experience. I will never look at a cardboard box the same. It was very easy to understand on how to get a two dimensional pattern to form into a three dimensional object.

[@mike86982]

Thank you for this posting. I have been looking for a video that gives a basic, simple explanation on how to construct a shipping box. Wow, I have seen everything, including one video that used multiple (like 8) measurements using algebra. You get right to the point with easy to follow instructions that work. Again, Thank you

[@AlexanderDyer]

Thanks for that.

[@antwhite684]

This is really gonna add to the "handling" in my shipping and handling charges.

[@thomashughes4859]

Thank you, Alexander!

[@mikew1778]

Excellent video. Thank you.

[@patriciaowens4584]

Great at teaching how to do this. Thank you!!

[@harleysq]

thank you very much sent this to a good buddy he appreciates this so much

[@bernadettekapocias842]

Amazing tutorial. Thank you!

[@Atri0]

For whatever reason, I find it hard to wrap my head around stuff like this and the way you went through it all really helped! Thank you so much for this great video

[@callumari3199]

Thank You it helps me understand 3D in the sewing world. A tutorial on other shapes would be great. Cheers Alex. Salute.

[@twistedchevil8913]

Amazing helpful video. Thanks

[@vincentsaccio3132]

Excellent video on how to make a box. Thank you.

[@ilovefredreika]

Well done! Thank you.

[@drmichaelelinski6992]

I really like watching and listening to how your mind works! Your mind is ingeniously creative. Your brain is wired so differently than mine, so that’s mostly why I learn so much from you. Your mind sees projects in a certain way and because I do not see projects being done like you, you teach me to think differently. You are very gifted and I’m sure you help more people than you realize, to live their lives more independently. I look forward to your videos each month more than anyone else’s. Thank you for everything.

[@AlexanderDyer]

Thank you Dr. I appreciate all that you do to support me.

[@hosmanadam]

Thank you for this excellent tutorial.

[@BigMC329]

Thank you so much!! Tremendous help’ explained everything so wel

[@fouziabeebi]

Good one. Thank you.

[@AudaciousAce1989]

I really just watched an entire video on how to make a cardboard box even though I already know how, because this video was fantastic

[@alrayantraders697]

Very helpful video! Thank you so much!!!

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Wow This is amazing thank you!

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Thanks your explanation is extraordinary.you are indeed a teacher of repute.once more thanks a million.

[@aegeanorganicslemnos8311]

Thank you very much sir for your time . Very usefull instructions .

[@daniellancaster4161]

Thank you sir, truly! U did a good thing!

[@AngieWilliamsDesigns]

This is the easiest video in making boxes I've seen. Thanks!

[@PeanBean]

Thanks for the video, it was very helpfull!

[@bjb0808]

This is great. Just what I was looking for and easy to understand. Thanks so much!!

[@AlexanderDyer]

Great to hear!

[@HigherGold6]

Thank you very much, Good Sir.

[@hoanglan2630]

Great job. I really like it

[@Arlo360]

This guy is really smart.

[@marilyn1228]

Excellent!!

[@michaelbotchin4122]

An excellent tutorial that many eBay sellers would do well to watch.

[@OCLex]

Awesome video, bought a 6x6x6 box at UPS and it cost 2.16, which was crazy, i'll def me making my own boxes now. Thanks

[@shellycoppock4825]

Love it! Thank you! I was so proud when I made one and it actually worked!

[@AlexanderDyer]

Great job!

[@judydyer]

excellent!! I have wardrobes with shelving and want boxes that fit and leave little wasted space in sides, front and top. Now I can make custom fitted containers for my stuff.

[@tonyd1149]

Dear Mr. Dyer, thank you for making and posting this video.

[@AlexanderDyer]

Happy to do so.

[@elainaspianolessons1177]

Wow! You're a born teacher. Thank you for simplifying this. I knew it had to be simple, but no matter how many times I've attempted, I just got more frustrated. I cannot wait to try this tonight because I have 2 orders to ship. Thanks again.

[@AlexanderDyer]

You can do it!

[@jromhek2070]

Best custom cardboard box making tutorial in KZbin hands down (IMHO) . Thanks

[@AlexanderDyer]

Wow, thanks!

[@heroofthederivations7305]

Great video👍🏻

[@billyhuestiedye]

I never knew i needed to know how to make a box. This was great. Ima go make a box now

[@reggierizaev]

Thank you!

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SUPER EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@flamarjr2000]

Excellent

[@WoodshopBygatan]

Great video and great step by step explanation! Thanks

[@AlexanderDyer]

You're welcome!😃👍

[@jeg791]

Thanks for the video :)

[@TheeAbstractHero]

Unintentional ASMR is strong with this one. Anyway, thanks for the help. This will be a very handy video for shipping all sorts of used car parts.

[@henryworkswoodandmetal]

Good stuff......👍

[@mikerossgup]

Thanks this is a great video. I started to figure it out but then figured someone had done it already and sure enough here you are lol. I sew too so I'm gonna check out your other videos.

[@alexashamalla4973]

Thank you for giving me a idea.

[@AlexanderDyer]

Most welcome 😊

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I loved this video!

[@AlexanderDyer]

Thank you. So nice of you to say.

[@novide3418]

Fantastic video man!

[@copy2180]

I am searching like this kind of demo I really wanted to learn how to make my own packaging since my items is bulky.thank you

[@AlexanderDyer]

Glad it was helpful!

[@debbassett7322]

How lucky was I to find & watch your video on my first attempt! It is clear and concise. Thank you so much!

[@AlexanderDyer]

Glad it helped!

[@LivingInTheShade]

Fantastic just what I needed.

[@AlexanderDyer]

Great to hear!

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DUDE YOU KILLED IT!!! THATS WHATS UPPP I liked the video thank you for gettn straight to d point 👌 unlike other videos to much explaining 100%

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This is Genius!

[@alexeyk2684]

thank you

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Thank you very much for your time and efforts Sir... 🙏

[@AlexanderDyer]

🤗🙏

[@windmillbk]

THANK YOU!!!!

[@bensalnikowski6783]

How easy to understand.

[@MaggieMay22]

I feel like I can do it now. Thanks! 🌟

[@AlexanderDyer]

You can do it! Also you can call me, my sister or come over and do it here.😉

[@normanmcintosh4241]

Great video sir, thank you

[@AlexanderDyer]

Very welcome

[@Robo983]

Thanks for the guidance. I made a box from a larger box.

[@leilaagad232]

Thankyou so much🖤

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Nice! Thank you!

[@AlexanderDyer]

😃👊🙏

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Thank you sir

[@suzannedodoro9437]

I feel like I’m listening to Woody Harrelson, you sound so similar! Great video!!

[@StillOnTrack]

Awesome! I'm going to use this tutorial to make a custom sized box for some Christmas gifts. :)

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very useful 👍

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Saved! Thanks and, have a comment for support.

[@AlexanderDyer]

Thank you.

[@zarsblackhorse123]

thats the easiest explanation! Thank you.

[@AlexanderDyer]

Thank you.

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Thank you for this

[@AlexanderDyer]

My pleasure!

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[@AlexanderDyer]

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[@AlexanderDyer]

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You just saved me money thank you !!

[@AlexanderDyer]

Good. This reminds me of an old proverb. Give a man a fish and feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and feed him for a lifetime. Author unknown

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[@AlexanderDyer]

Glad to hear that.

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