Making This Solid Wood Box - Woodworking - Box Joints

[@JohnHeisz]

What would you keep in this box? Check out the build article for more details: ibuildit.ca/projects/making-a-manly-box/ Plans for the Ultimate Box Joint Jig: ibuildit.ca/plans/ultimate-box-joint-jig/

[@rookieone3]

I would keep some Valkyrie's stuff into it. 😉 Nice box. Love the wood grain!!!!

[@USAMark70]

Cigars? Or maybe an urn for a loved one? A beautiful box built by a master craftsman no matter what’s stored inside.

[@SteveC38]

The heart of the one that broke mine... Just kidding, but somebody had to say it! Awesome box Brother! Once again, I loved the video!

[@genewilson81]

Beautiful box! I enjoy your work so much, I look forward to every post! Thank you, keep’em coming.

[@airwolf61970]

Looks like a cigar box.

[@supergimp2000]

Not 9 seconds in and John made my day.

[@joncarter3817]

Nice to see you making projects. Always nice to see how you approach challenges.

[@nathanhiggs9382]

John - Having watched your channel for a while, I remember when you rough milled the wood from the tree. Really satisfying to see it come together in such a beautiful piece. For a box, I was amazed at how many different techniques were used. The key being, they were used by a pro craftsman. Thanks for taking the time to make a video of it.

[@JohnHeisz]

Thanks for the kind words and for watching it :)

[@essextwo]

Intro of the year.

[@patricksavard1751]

This is an honest project. No cheating with glorified cnc machines. Real know-how and adaptation to the project as it comes to life. Great result in the end!

[@jurgdiriwachter7290]

Wow AWESOME 🙏. Du bist der Beste . . .

[@nickkropat8857]

John, it is incredible to see the breadth of work you have put in over the years - this video was a beautiful creation made on your multitude of amazing creations. It really struck me and made me appreciate how much you have shared with us over the years. Thank you

[@kouniao]

Once again a perfect video. Craftsmanship, narration, production, aesthetics... Thank you again

[@WorkingWood]

Beautiful work John! You have so much home built equipment now that I have to look twice at where the jig ends and the piece starts 😉

[@Jehty_]

He really should paint his homemade equipment. I heard green is a good colour for that :)

[@aliasks6559]

Jehty naah, he picked nice wood :) and it seems John is more of a natural colors-tones-shades guy

[@bonniebarber6114]

Beautiful box! It's so great to see all of your hand-made tools in action along the process of building things.

[@JohnHeisz]

Thanks :)

[@robertelias3431]

You are a truly Craftsman. The amount of homemade jigs, clamps, etc. is astounding. Keep it up on your presentations. Thank U.

[@timothygriffith177]

Gorgeous little box. Thanks for explaining the how-to as well. As a beginner, I loved seeing all the different techniques, especially using the table saw for the coved lid!

[@michaelwisbey488]

Yes, that part really caught my attention, had never seen that technique before.

[@rjwohlman]

John, I love your channel. You are a fantastic woodworker and teacher!

[@themeat5053]

John, you are better than a surgeon. Beautiful. I wish I could do it like that.

[@gnusndn6089]

Thanks John I really appreciate that that's a beautiful box. Concerning those hinges I've once heard that there is nothing more permanent than a temporary arrangement. Secondly, I really like the thought of using that extended fence I have made one and it works great I've had it for years. It is really good at straightening boards. My fence is 8 ft long and I even made a 10 ft long fence with 6ft in extensions. Obviously the long fences aren't needed very often but they will accommodate eight foot long material, when needed. Keep up the good work and the projects I love them.

[@accredited83]

john you probably don't hear it enough but your a got dam genius! While watching you operate that box joint jig that you created i was observing the mechanics involved and even though i've seen it before this time it hit me the amount of ingenuity that went into something most folks would buy from rockler and be done. same applies to many of your tools but the impressive part is these are not novelty replicas or display items rather you actually use the hell out of the tools you create and that's freaking awesome brother!!!!

[@johnross278]

You are a fantastic and fun guy, mixing incredible knowledge and technique with wit and accomplishment. LOVED this piece. Excellent.

[@aurigo_tech]

This thing looks ridiculously good. How you solved the inevitable problems every project comes with is also great to watch and good to learn from.

[@independentmind1977]

My father build a hardwood box over 30 years ago in his father's carpenter shop to hold oil paints. Both my Father and Grandfather have passed away, but I still have the box. It's pretty beat up and still has its original finish, but I think of them every time I look at it. I've been thinking of building one for my step son. It's important for men to make and gift these things. Instant sub for the opening joke LOL

[@chiefcaptainmoroni1]

The color really came out with the Oil. Great job.

[@carlcox7332]

That method for coving the panel on the table saw is absolutely genius. All this time I thought I needed a big 3xp3nsive router bit to do that. Thank you

[@dannyhale7645]

Wow! That box is stunning! Your craftsmanship is great, but that beautiful spalted maple, with the tung oil finish, really steals the show. Nicely done, John.

[@tomdenny8507]

Beautiful wood, beautiful finish, beautiful box. Beautiful.

[@Malba1776]

You have such humble narrating, you are obviously a master of your craft , cool gadgets, thanx for the video keep making that saw dust

[@luisarashirovideo]

It's amazing all the things you are doing with a table saw

[@jrkorman]

First, love the way you got the grain wrap around the box. Very nice and really does justice to the wood. Second, That cove detail on the lid works great as it shows off some of the depth of the grain.

[@douglashart5059]

I'm a big fan of that cove cut on the raised panel! Well done!

[@crushvapor1147]

John, what a beautiful piece! From a tree in your back yard to that, pretty incredible my friend. Gary

[@rafvdp6391]

Wow a real treat it's not Often that you make projects completely out of''real''wood . I was gonna 'comment/ ask' why you didn't made the groove first and then the box joint but the article cleared that up ! Store it with your plans and Tell '' this is the mastercopy'' since the box is made by the master! Hope to see more projects like this.👌

[@agp7073]

The grain is stunning and was a perfect choice for the box. Great work!

[@geowhyrock]

really well done John. I enjoyed this one a lot.

[@obrejacosmin8295]

I like your approach and the outcome that you shared. This box is totally you!

[@elwood212]

That wood is Devine! Great job John

[@AdamCraigOutdoors]

i like the 2 sticks slide together to measure the inside of the groove!! slick little trick.

[@jonbishop1385]

John, What an absolute Joy to Watch, Thank You ! Love that Box/Finger Joint Jig You used too

[@Aprendiz-de-Marceneiro]

Beautiful work

[@Mucram-17]

Got halfway through on my coffee break. Looking forward to watching the whole thing when I get home from work. Always a pleasure watching your videos John

[@botchedonce7159]

That wood with the Tung oil looks beautiful!

[@thomaskelly1228]

Spectacular looking woodgrain there!

[@lewisway6811]

That wood looks great.

[@jessjulian9458]

Nice to see a woodworking project for a change. I like it a lot. Thanks for sharing your talents.

[@ga5743]

That is some beautiful timber. Nice job John.

[@patriciaborron94]

Marvelous pattern in the wood. I would definitely keep such a work of art. I would keep "treasures" in there; my mother's earrings, some of my kid's drawings, a gift from a dear friend.

[@MnktoDave]

I've watched a lot of your videos John, and I gotta say, I really like this one, especially. A totally stunning build from start to finish, and an absolutely gorgeous box in the end! Your craftsmanship is amazing, and definitely something I look up to. Thanks so much for sharing this.

[@TopCat2021]

That is a beautiful box and a great place to store your Valkyries.

[@ItSeemsDark]

God damn that's a good looking box !!! Nice work John !!! Man that wood .....

[@DuncanRenovates]

Beautiful -- worth the three-year wait.

[@michaelwisbey488]

Beautiful result, well explained and some really useful techniques in that video - thank you.

[@SeahawkSailor]

Wow! Wish I could give this more than one thumbs up! Beautiful piece of wood, and the perfect use for it! Elegant simple design. Love how you used so many of your shop built tools throughout. Think the power sander is the only tool you didn’t make. Very clever how you fixed the broken box joint ends. Really great project and video. Thanks John!

[@endab5517]

Great build. Wonderful to have the old video!

[@JimDockrellWatertone]

Stunning piece of wood. Beautiful box John.

[@theothermarshal]

Absolutely stunning figure... never thought I'd say that to another man, but there you go.

[@thatellipsisguy8984]

The Other Marshal box and crotch, a classic combination.

[@pedalman4595]

ABSOLUTELY FREAKIN GORGEOUS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@triplex86]

Wow - that is one of the best making a wooden box videos I've seen - a really pretty box at the end. However, I do think it probably needs a front fastener to finish it. You have a fantastic skill.

[@trueleyes]

BEAUTIFUL, you've come a long way from the day you and your brother reworked that door and frame at the school. Well done.

[@jiml5274]

It's quite the educational and enjoyable experience to watch your process and to see your excellent finished piece. Thanks

[@donvanco3078]

That's a really nice box - and there's just something perfect about making things from wood you've harvested / has come from your property. I have some ash and cherry that's been drying for a couple years now, maybe I'll make my own keep-sake box....

[@waynecreech]

That turned out really nice! Nothing like sticking tung on a box !

[@longshot789]

That cove went really well!

[@cobberpete1]

Beautiful John, more so because the wood came from your own yard, and you cut from rough to size etc.

[@michaelstrother9886]

That was a work of art! loved watching it.

[@gabrielvaldez6877]

Siempre es un placer ver tus videos. Gracias.

[@ejtakach]

Hey John! One of your best! You sound really happy!

[@finanmom]

John Thanks for sharing and the great education.. you are a master craftsman.

[@Zogg1281]

That box is gorgeous! Nicely done

[@redwards2006]

The grain looks amazing

[@Schorschiism]

Wood looks beautiful

[@philliparudolph9595]

John I so enjoy your videos, and I love your ingenuity thanks

[@deanpeterson6532]

Wow, just Wow!!! You have inspired me to learn more!! Thank You

[@earlye]

Your cold open gave me a chuckle. I shared with some friends, showed my wife, and then showed my son. Humor FTW.

[@johannes.f.r.]

I enjoyed the slightly longer video. Gives more of a chance to tell the whole story. And although it's not an original story, I still enjoy all of it.

[@nicktestajr]

That wood is stunningly beautiful

[@KSFWG]

Very nice, John!! Thanks for the video!

[@VW.907]

Crazy, never thought of using a table saw like that.

[@djAnakin]

The spalting is gorgeous! Regarding the brass hardware, I've seen guys torch them which changes the coloring. You could do something like that...

[@JohnHeisz]

Thought about "aging" it, but I'm pretty sure I'll be ordering nicer hardware for this soon, including a lock for the lid.

[@AlexandreEYLER]

This is truely a piece of art to my eyes. Basically you took this raw piece of wood which could potentially be interesting, and you made it shine like a treasure after a few hours of work! As a beginner in woodworking, I would love to see the hidden value in pieces of wood I have here and there... Cheers man, keep on doing good !

[@MRrwmac]

John, Definitely like the figure and the way you matched it!

[@RosaStringWorks]

Nice job.

[@3cwoodworking.charlie759]

That box is absolutely beautiful great job keep up the good work I have always enjoyed your videos and have learned a lot over the past couple of years thank you

[@drreason2927]

I love watching you work ...with all your beautiful hand crafted tools! Inspiring!!

[@stevewalker7822]

Very nice box and piece of art! Very well done.

[@SmokeFlame1]

Beautiful wood. Tung oil really brings out the lovely grain.

[@somethingwittyhere]

Wow you are so talented. I never subscribe to anything but I am so intrigued by every little item that has been used in your shop. I must see more of your work.

[@pecosR0B]

GORGEOUS, love the character of the wood that was used!!

[@Vikingman2024]

Wow, the box would be more beautiful than anything you would put in it! Excellent video!!!

[@fuerzalatina134]

absolutely beautiful.......bravo John!! a pleasure to watch your work!!

[@ecaff9515]

Excellent video, design, and process. Thank you for sharing. The pattern and design is amazing. Love the oil finish, perfect.

[@Kristopher520]

Your box is beautiful, John.

[@johnwhitehead4809]

great looking box john, and workmanship.

[@jerrydempsey5428]

Very beautiful. There are boxes and then there's yours.

[@rickbailey7183]

Beautiful craftsmanship!

[@EricRoy85]

That wood is beautiful! Nice work. Thanks for sharing

[@davedowding5883]

John, Nicely done. Another great video! What beautiful wood! Thanks for sharing!

[@johntheloft]

Lovely Box - Enjoyed the video - thank you.

[@Kiz027]

man... that table saw looks like it's working out great

[@markgoode4109]

Beautiful wood and a super design. Excellent workmanship. I'm certain you will get pleasure from this little box every time you open the lid. All the best.

[@chrisschlievert8703]

Beautiful! I like the curve you gave the top panel. I also like the tool u use to change the table saw blade.

[@JerGoes]

Excellent video, so many 'little tricks' to absorb, and that wood looked outstanding!

[@eox5850]

Best opening line to a video, ever.