How to make marvelous wooden boxes from crown molding

How to use two simple shop made jigs to create wonderful wooden boxes from pieces of crown molding. these boxes make great gifts, require very little material, and sell well at craft fairs. these make perfect little Christmas presents or presentation boxes.

[@bobgerhold8]

If you receive a negative comment concerning this video, ignore it.... admittledly my knowledge of crown moulding was "up side down and backwards" you took me to a new level and made it look easy.

[@Charlesredporsche]

I've watched 1000 KZbin videos, and I have never seen one more out of focus than this one

[@mike1968442]

It’s my birthday in just a few days and I wanted a cheap project to do. So happy I found the channel, this will be my project.

[@dennismcgehee2984]

A really cool idea for ornate boxes but I'm really struck by how much they look like miniature coffins. Gives me the shivers.

[@kennethpaulwoodworking6404]

I never really thought that, but now that you mention it, they kind of do. Ken

[@robinterrell8927]

Means they would be great for cremains! Not joking.

[@hanspijpers2100]

That was also my first impression

[@mike1968442]

I read the comments first- they do look like coffins!

[@mikenewsome7061]

Great video. So detailed. Thank you for your knowledge

[@w.l.kampsen7461]

This is one of the most - perhaps THE most - perfect woodworking videos I've seen on KZbin. The verbal explanation matched the video exactly, without extraneous and distracting conversation. And the project and techniques explained were quite ingenious!

[@kennethpaulwoodworking6404]

Thank you so much for the kind comment, I try my best to present my projects so that others can build them. Still learning the video and editing process. Ken

[@toonybrain]

And no music. 👍🏼

[@richardmccann4815]

Genius level wood working! Thank you for sharing your talent! I have a thousand feet or so of door trim and baseboard molding, you have opend a door I was srtruggling with!

[@kennethpaulwoodworking6404]

Thank you for the comment, and good luck with your boxes. Ken

[@toonybrain]

I was just about to give all my long moulding scraps to Habitat because I didn’t know what to do with them. The solution just rode in. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@johnr9896]

Wonderful well thought out project and video. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@btdt346]

That was just Brillant !

[@kennethpaulwoodworking6404]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it. Ken

[@jeremiahbullfrog9288]

This is brilliant and these boxes are stunning, thank you so much

[@kennethpaulwoodworking6404]

Thank you, I hope you build some yourself. Ken

[@traceoeight7549]

Thanks for clarification on how the lid registers in your reply to Jerry. I was wondering the same thing. Great info, just need better focus 😂

[@robertsmith3518]

Love your video ! Thanks for your time !

[@kennethpaulwoodworking6404]

I’m glad you enjoyed the video. Ken

[@shelleyeisele1022]

Great looking boxes--I’m a newby--and you have explained and demonstrated things very well!

[@kennethpaulwoodworking6404]

Thank you, the process is straightforward, I hope you build some boxes yourself. Ken

[@totoguy6333]

Amazing work Ken.

[@TREE-TOPWOODWORKING-pe4qc]

Great video, clear instriction and great project 2 thumbs up

[@kennethpaulwoodworking6404]

Glad you liked it!, I hope you give it a try. Ken

[@Ydnar6929]

Love these little boxes thank you for the Indepth dive into making them.

[@kennethpaulwoodworking6404]

You’re welcome, thanks for the comment. Ken

[@chriscindywatson9401]

Brilliant, explanation of measurements and why are very clear.

[@kennethpaulwoodworking6404]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the comment. Ken

[@roger4909]

Nice job enjoyed watching.

[@kennethpaulwoodworking6404]

Thanks, glad you liked it, Ken

[@bernardofernandez6138]

Awesome video, Thank you for the time you took to make this video, I always wanted to do something with leftover crown pieces, thanks to you I will try to make some boxes with some of my leftover pieces.

[@dannywilsher4165]

Awesome video. I enjoy making boxes and this was an enjoyable video. I have a video on my channel of my first box. I'm wondering if I could incorporate this method into my box design. I must try and work it out, thanks for sharing!!!

[@Sbregher]

I have been wanting to make something using crown molding for a long time. this is an excellent video! Thank you so much for taking the time to make the video and share your techniques! You have a new subscriber to your channel!!

[@kennethpaulwoodworking6404]

You are so welcome!, and good luck with your boxes. Ken

[@samuelhairston7000]

Your video makes it worthwhile. I have the same back issue and got as far as the first jig. Keep making these videos. I appreciate it very much.

[@kennethpaulwoodworking6404]

Thanks, will do! And thanks for the comment

[@ashokmoghe8035]

What a great tutorial - what a great teacher you are. Simply awesome. As a side note - Is the video blurry just for me or something went wrong when making it? Nonetheless the content is pure gold so kept watching even after trying different settings. Looking forward to more such outstanding tutorials.

[@kennethpaulwoodworking6404]

Thank you for the kind comments, yes the focus on my old SLR is not that great, I plan to get a new camera when I can. Ken

[@ashokmoghe8035]

@@kennethpaulwoodworking6404 No problem - I thought it is some setting on my end. Since Photography is my another hobby, until you can get a better camera, I can suggest you try smaller aperture setting for a better image. Of course that will require adequate lighting to compensate for smaller aperture but in general will help with sharpness. Just try and see if it helps. TC

[@user-zg8ct4gt6n]

Wow !!! Some great woodworking jigs !!! I'm sure You had some errors and redos . Great idea !!! Thank You 😊

[@kennethpaulwoodworking6404]

Thanks for watching!,Ken

[@johncamp7679]

I like how you pulled that cut off straight back, instead of the side taking a chance it could hit the slot and bounce back hitting the blade and who knows where it might go after that.

[@kennethpaulwoodworking6404]

Thanks, I always try to be extra careful when running an operation with no blade guard. Ken

[@tomowens2720]

Great idea for boxes. Your tips and exact measurements are going to be a huge help for those of us who are buying some crown most riki tik. Unfortunately the quality of both audio & video wasn’t great. You need to make sure the camera is focuses. Do Not depend on auto focus. If you can allows for manual focus def use that. Buy a quality wireless mic you wear on your shirt with a windsock on it. Cell phone audio is terrible. Look forward to your next project.

[@tedhall2277]

You make it look so easy! Keep up the good videos.

[@kennethpaulwoodworking6404]

If you take it step by step, it really is that easy, I hope you give it a try. Ken

[@thomaschandler4831]

Beautiful work … you may need a better video camera … very blurry … your content is off the chart …. Change that camera as soon as you can … this is absolutely awesome ,.. I now have something amazing to build because of you …. Thank you brother

[@uglysteve1]

I appreciate your respect for that saw blade. I try to keep my hands six inches away when possible and my mind one hundred percent on what I’m doing but I am truly a rank amateur.😊 steve

[@toonybrain]

A smart rank amateur. 🙂

[@loosebootwoodworking]

Cool use of molding. The content was a little long, but very informative. Keep it up man!

[@kennethpaulwoodworking6404]

Thanks, I am still getting the hang of editing videos down to just the essentials. Ken

[@HappyPappynKatyTX]

Thank you Kenneth. Another excellent video. Wish I could show you my guncase that turns heads at the range. One of a kinds, thanks to you. Appreciated!

[@kennethpaulwoodworking6404]

Thank you for the kind comment, Ken

[@stevanfarmer8124]

This is brilliant and you do a great job!

[@kennethpaulwoodworking6404]

Thank you so much, Ken

[@woodandwheelz]

When making the top, since you know the angle before you cut the pieces for the top. Wouldn't it just be safer to cut the grove for the top while the pieces are long first? Rather than after you make the smaller ends? You don't need the ends to be cut before check that angle. I think that when I make these, I'll do that step first, then cut the top pieces to size. Great video by the way. You have a new subscriber. Thank you and God bless.

[@kennethpaulwoodworking6404]

Yes, after the bottom is built you can find the angle you need for the slot and pre cut your crown molding. Just remember that when you set the saw blade angle for the top you reference your bevel square against the fence and the bade, not against the table saw top and the blade like you do on the bottom slot. Ken

[@woodandwheelz]

@@kennethpaulwoodworking6404 Thank you for you reply. I will definitely need to keep the reference in mind. I'll probably have this video going when I first make these.

[@thomaschandler4831]

Check your auto focus

[@kennethpaulwoodworking6404]

Hi, unfortunately, the auto focus on my old SLR doesn’t work that great, when I can, I will get a better camera,Ken

[@Halscamp]

I am half way through your project. Have to backtrack a lot but I would never be able to follow the downloaded 1998 Wood magazine directions (I tried but was really not clear on a lot of parts) . So far really clear on your directions. I think if I can master this I will have to make my own crown moulding out of some cheaper wood because 1 piece of ****ALEXANDRIA MOULDING 4-1/8" x 1/2" x 8' MDF DecoSmart Crown Moulding**** here in Eastern Canada is $30.20. One box leaves me inches of scrap matrerial so each box would cost me $30.00 in material.. Gotta find something a lot cheaper to make a box with because I cant see me selling any boxes with a cost of $30.00 anfd putting some labour into it.. Great Project though, just gota find or make cheaper material to build with. Great, great video. Will let you know my final build results

[@kennethpaulwoodworking6404]

Good luck on your boxes, I would like to clarify one section of my video, when cutting the slot on the pieces for the top of the box for the 1/8” plywood, you set the angle of the saw blade holding the bevel square against the fence and the blade, not against the saw table top and the blade the way it was done on the slot for the bottom of the box. I buy my crown moldings from discount cabinet warehouses if there are any near you, if not, try a local building contractor to see if you can buy their scrap off cuts. Ken

[@Halscamp]

@@kennethpaulwoodworking6404 thanks for the update on the box top plywood angle I probably would have ruined $15.00 worth of wood lol. Maybe I will put an ad out looking for scrap material in trade for a nice box 📦. May work. Thanks

[@doug9121]

Great Video, I have a lot of extra crown pieces now I know what to do with them. First time watching your videos now I'm a subscriber. Ken what type of fence do you have. Thank You

[@kennethpaulwoodworking6404]

Thanks for the comment, I have a biesemeyer fence on my delta unisaw. Ken

[@manusalinas3994]

So i assuming on the wood magazine on the table saw had a article on making the boxs.what year and what edition #.thank you

[@kennethpaulwoodworking6404]

Hello, as I state in the video, it is a March, 1998 issue of Wood magazine.Ken

[@michaelkulczyk8642]

Great video. However you need a Mic not on your camera, one that is on you. I look forward to more great videos. Thank you.

[@robertwells1011]

Cool video thanks but please fix the autofocus lol

[@kennethpaulwoodworking6404]

Thanks, sorry, auto focus on my old slr doesn’t work that great, when I can I plan to get a better camera. Ken

[@royperkin1581]

Great project but FOCUS FOCUS FOCUS

[@stevanfarmer8124]

Do the lids simply set on the top of the box?

[@kennethpaulwoodworking6404]

Hello, yes, because the bottom of the lid angels out and the top edge of the base angels in they nest together. If a more secure lid is needed I put either rare earth magnets or hinges. Ken

[@jerrysneed250]

How do you keep the lid on the box from falling off

[@kennethpaulwoodworking6404]

The inside lip of the base is sloped in, on this box it was 1/8” . The top of the box has a lip that slopes out, so the top and bottom register against each other. If you wanted a more secure top it would be easy to add small hinges or just some rare earth magnets. Ken

[@jerrysneed250]

@@kennethpaulwoodworking6404 thanks

[@johncamp7679]

At first I thought why did you ask that, then I seen his reply. Makes sense now.

[@TREE-TOPWOODWORKING-pe4qc]

@@kennethpaulwoodworking6404 love the rare earth magnets idea

[@edwinworks5563]

Great video but please remake it with out the audio and then add the audio. The background audio is very loud when wearing headphones.

[@ramone8554]

Thx for the vid same here the video was blurry. Compared with other videos and seems was juat this video. Sometimes is just the lense needs a quick clean to remove any fog on it.

[@kennethpaulwoodworking6404]

Sorry about the iffy focus, I am using an old slr camera that takes video, but the focus can be hit or miss at times, I am still learning to make and edit video’s, and when I can I will pick up a better camera. Ken

[@treyharris9939]

Do you have the measurements for your templates in writing somewhere?

[@kennethpaulwoodworking6404]

Hi, as I stated at the end of the video, all the plans for this project are available in the March of 1998 issue of Wood magazine. Ken

[@treyharris9939]

@@kennethpaulwoodworking6404 Thanks. I'm like everyone else, can't wait until the end!

[@ELRas53]

Focus

[@jamescrisafulli2140]

You need to do something about the focus on your camera!!! Can't watch, too blurry.

[@hanspijpers2100]

very blurry camera.

[@ronhoffman1008]

The Golden Ration number is 1.618, so you should round u[ to 1.62 to be more accurate.

[@stevenpercy4172]

Really sorry but for me unwatchable 😢

[@sickwilly1171]

Well, that's thinking outside of the box! I'm going to make a few. Have some other ideas too. Thank you. Subscribed and liked. 👍

[@kennethpaulwoodworking6404]

Awesome! Thank you!, and good luck with your boxes.Ken