5 Min vs. 50 Min vs. 5 Hour - Box Build

I try to build boxes in 5 minutes, 50 minutes, and 5 hours. This project tested all of my skillsets and was a huge challenge!
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[@GameWithTom1]

Maybe combine this with the three levels series. Hear me out. Everyone makes the same thing, Jordan gets the longest time, John gets the shortest, see if spending the extra time can bridge the skill gap.

[@stephenmobley8724]

See this is what I thought initially this video was. No one wants to see that much John screen time what are we doing!?! 🤣

[@ct1freak]

Much better idea

[@modestchimp3124]

Great idea

[@IQLion]

Jordan gets 50 minutes, John gets 5 minutes. That would be quite a challenge. Handcut dovetails in 5 minutes.😂

[@vigilantezack]

The 5 minute box would take me like three hours and two trips to Home Depot.

[@Ryan82288]

This video is perfect. I’m an amateur and I feel everything I do takes so long. But this video shows even a box for a pro takes time. Shows a person patience.

[@sureshot311]

Not only was this fun to watch, it was hilarious. "Everything's a hammer" should be a t-shirt. I'd buy that. (if it's not already a t-shirt). Great video.

[@scorpio6587]

"...unless it's a screwdriver, 'cause then it's a chisel, too." --Sam from Dirt Monkey

[@Vickie-Bligh]

"Every Tool's A Hammer" is the name of Adam Savage's book! (corrected!)

[@dakota.cortez]

@@Vickie-Bligh Every Tool's a Hammer*

[@Vickie-Bligh]

@@dakota.cortez True and I should've remembered that. I have the book! 🤣

[@Wolf626man]

Everything is a hammer. 1/2in combo wrench? Nope, open end combo hammer. Vise grips? I think you mean lock grip hammer. Impact driver? Nah man, that’s the ugga dugga hammer. Crowbar? Recordable incident hammer!

[@dankcoyote]

I build mostly outdoor things like decks, fences, pergolas, etc and you remind me of how I am working in my shop. I recently made 8 planter boxes and initially thought it wouldn't take that long. Oh wait, I need to cut 102 pieces of trim and drill out 500+ plugs, etc etc. Everything always takes longer. Whatever the project is, it didn't take long to learn that I need to add 33% of time to how long I think it'll take in perfect conditions. I think it's going to take two weeks, I'll tell the client 3. Besides the work taking longer, or miscuts or whatever, life stuff happens too. Phone calls, people talk to you, you have to go to the DMV or the doctor... just add 33% and it'll keep you sane and clients happy.

[@WoodworkJoe-qr6xh]

Americans are always going to the DMV...It's weird

[@tmr0806]

Glad to know that I'm not the only person who spends more time looking for stuff in my shop than I actually spend building things. We can never be too organized. It's a constant struggle to make working in the shop as efficient as possible. There's nothing more aggrivating than not being able to find something that you need, when you need it. All that said, building anything in a hurry is a big mistake, and doing so amounts to taking huge chances with safety.

[@Vid_Master]

I try to hang everything I can on my french cleat wall for that reason, otherwise it ends up in the netherworld toolbox drawers hahaha

[@seankelley9347]

You mean the void@@Vid_Master

[@ABrokenSociety]

You have no idea how much this has made me more confident in what I've been able to do since I started wood working a little over a year ago. I used to get so bummed out that it took me 4 hours just to make a damn 14" x 18" drawer, granted I don't use dovetails and all that, I mainly use pocket holes, but I take a lot of time cutting my pieces and getting them square. I always felt I took too long, and seeing John here take 5 hours to make a box... That made me feel a lot better. Thanks, man. :)

[@BigSauceOfficial]

Jordan and Sam should do the exact same challenge to see what the expertise levels do to benefit how fast/well you can build!

[@themplar]

fingers will be lost...

[@BigSauceOfficial]

@@themplar they will have to be responsible!!

[@razorsneck6379]

5 minutes is quite enough to lose half of the fingers on your hand.

[@billsedutto8824]

I like this new time constraint twist. Puts a new perspective on things. But I think you should increase the 5 min to 10 or 15 so your not rushing your cuts and nails. Hate to see you suffer a serious injury for the sake of beating a pointless clock. Safety first!

[@kanedNunable]

yup, plus also makes me realise how long it takes to do some things which you dont always see when its edited. they often take a lot longer to make thing than we think.

[@toothlesschunk1005]

I really enjoyed this challenge. Simply by the fact that you didn't have everything staged and ready to go. You showed all the difficulties you had by not being organized in your build.

[@louislandi938]

PLEASE don’t worry about the time. All of us would rather you finish the build and still have 10 fingers. Nobody cares if you go over the planned time. GREAT channel! Thanks!

[@larscw74]

I would love to see you make some more complex projects that take a couple of episodes. Build a really beautiful roll top desk for example, and take us through the different techniques that you use to achieve this.

[@robertdemaine3818]

Great video to show why it's important to have your shop organized.

[@debbido5628]

This is one of the few times you see a channel credit another channel for the theme of their video. Also, I'm planning to get into woodworking soon and the awesome work you guys do is really inspiring :)

[@RealAndySkibba]

I'm always amazed by the craftsmanship of old wood ammunition/weapon crates. These boxes look great too.

[@tamerbatayneh1163]

This video should be called "Why woodworking isn't a timed event."

[@michaelross8794]

Another thought, what about a 1 hour and 5 hour being more of a custom build, but the 5 MINUTE challenge would actually be making 12 in one hour for an assembly line process. So, it would be the mass production method, the quick and dirty (1 hour) and the more involved. Just a thought. What you guys did was FANTASTIC as it is!

[@jessesleeper8533]

With something as basic as a box, I would already know what tools I need and have everything prepped at the ready. Especially if I am wanting to see how long it takes me to actually build the box and not hunt for and fix tools. In order to compare apples to apples, I wouldn't want to be running from one end of the shop to the other for no good reason other than I didn't have a plan. I definitely like the timed concept would just prep for it (like I would any job) so it's a better measure. Love your channel!!!!

[@clutchconnor0]

These are great. Good to see John get put through the paces.

[@andersduus]

This definitely shows the importance of having system in the tools and hardware 😄 my recommendations try to use 5S in your workshop. Then look through your entire videos and see how much time you wasted walking around to find tools, instead of having the tools where you need them and a system where it is easy to find. Then see how much time it takes to make them with an optimised setup. I bet you can take 40-60% of the build time 🙂

[@timothyplumley6004]

Organized workspaces always work better, my tools are set with hand tools dedicated spacing for measurements cutting and finishing... And power tools for milling miters and curves and finishing... But it works for me. The way towards a better future is improvement upon yester( day, month or years) miss takes

[@lynnedoyle3654]

Suggestion for next three level build: safety glasses, eye patch & blindfold.

[@bradenwilliams5885]

"Slow is smooth, Smooth is fast" lol watching John fumble with everything on the 5min build was entertaining

[@MCsCreations]

Something I learned a long time ago, I don't even remember from where, is to always have your stuff figured out before starting anything. In woodworking it means: grab every tool you're going to need and put close to where you're going to work... The same with everything you're going to need, like screws and other stuff. And, finally, enough wood to start milling it. You know? Do all this BEFORE you start the clock, otherwise you won't know exactly the time you needed to do the task. (Now that I wrote it down... Maybe I learned it when I studied about softwares for productivity measurements...) Anyway, fantastic work, John! 😊 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@jefferynichols2549]

This video shows a lot more about woodworking than it intended to. A lot can be learned from this, other than the difference in time frame quality.

[@SUIZAN]

Thank you for using SUIZAN japanese dovetail saw!

[@hashimhalstead]

The thing is you weren’t just making the boxes, you were also creating the build design too. This was pretty impressive, especially when you factor that in.

[@FearsomeWarrior]

The three boxes show the progression everyone should expect for the hobby. Things get squirrelly.

[@ksteak27]

Box give-away next? I'd take that 5-min box. Squirrel'd out!

[@hoops13478]

I want to start by saying I love all of your videos, but this one was awesome! It was fun to see you struggle through things like the rest of us. It made me super excited to get out there and build something!

[@bgpappy30]

I love woodcraft! I can’t afford to go there but I’ve been there one time. I’d love to just buy myself a new set of turning tools for my wood lathe. Thank you for sharing your time!!!

[@bg2608ret]

Great video, excellent editing, totally enjoyed it. The quote “Everything’s a Hammer “ got to be up there with “If it’s not going to make a difference, you might as well do it” Definitely t-shirt material, I’d buy

[@colinroberts3108]

I have always thought you channel was very educational for woodworkers and beginners alike but running round and rushing against the clock using power tools isn't something I think is a good thing to promote

[@FornaxusCrucible]

Setting aside the danger of rushing a job with power tools.... DO MORE OF THESE!!

[@LimitedGunnerGM]

Agreed! Maybe a bit more breather room.

[@jamesstewart4211]

I completely agree this seems cringe af let's throw out safety

[@derstrom8]

This was way more stress-inducing than the three skill levels. At first I thought this was a great idea but I was surprised to find I much prefer the other challenge.

[@reniervanzyl8168]

Well done on the challenges. Watching you use your tools really lit up some ideas in my head. So thank you for that. Last box... Pretty awesome. She looks great. Have a good week.

[@UOTDF]

Man, you’re so inspiring. And happy days, my wife just encouraged my to take over our entire garage to satisfy my woodworking itch. Subscribed!

[@MatthewFleming4]

Great job man. Stayed safe and got it done. The lesson that I got from this is that we can always be more organized in the shop. Maybe a label maker could help with those drawers? Sounds like a job for Jordan. 😉

[@alinejoyce77]

Watching the 5 min is my exact experience - despite me taking an hour or two every three days 😂 after getting exhausted and wandering off.

[@dylanb6230]

Dude for the first one throw some bags on. All that running around for bits and screws had me dying 😂

[@lorangbiter]

Add 50 hours to the concept and make the most Complex box/chair/etc in that time. Amazing video!

[@jeffflagg1280]

Please do more of these. My wife watches cooking show that are similar. Throw a box of mixed woods together and tell the contestants to make something and then judge it for a $25.00 coupon or free tool or something.

[@PresumablyTunes]

The 5 minute bow would've taken me over an hour, but this is great.

[@jasondoust4935]

You earned a beer for that effort, John! I ask this of all woodworkers: Was there ever a day where the drum sander *didn't* bust a belt when you were in a hurry..? 8-)

[@bobole6385]

I just built and sold my first box. Respect. The man has skills

[@mohedaicebear]

This was amazing I think it rlly exposed the efficiency of your shop would love to see yall try this again in the new to see how much more efficient you can get it

[@arica8321]

Jordan and Sam should try and do the timed challenge. I’d watch it

[@deathxsharpee2260]

Wildly dangerous but Damn, I like those boxes. Well done, great one-man throw-down

[@angelacarter6593]

OMG, this video was so fun to watch. You earned my subscribe with that 5 minute box.

[@williamgreen9663]

Pretty cool. Now let's see Sam's abilities

[@nathaniellafrance7988]

''with proper planning'' starts running around for bits and screw gotta love these guys hahah

[@themplar]

Loved this one too. For me as a total noob with woodworking its interesting to see the 3 levels.

[@arthilliker3721]

caution: HARD HAT AREA !!!!! LOL !! Lots of fun to watch !! Great job !!

[@longvu7435]

You are very good, thanks for sharing

[@danielcarr3441]

“STAY SQUIRRELY” 😂 Totally making this for the old man.

[@Rawls9805]

I’d love a woodworking/carpentry Forged In Fire style show. “Gentleman, the rocking chair is one of the most well known chairs in existence and so for the first challenge, you will have 6 hours to build one within these parameters “be about this tall and take up about this much floor space and make that rocking smooth” your time starts now

[@mrs.9315]

It's Chopped, but woodshop edition! This was great to watch.

[@johnbrooks1422]

Hi Great Video Like Your Work And Sense of Humor Nice Boxs 10 STARS

[@robertabullock9956]

Enjoyed watching you in real time attack the problems and issues.

[@theclassicalcraftsman]

Not sure woodworking and fast go together, but for an entertainment channel you didn’t miss.

[@russbodner1183]

Very cool seeing your creativity fixing things when they go wrong

[@JEDIMinja1]

Sweet squarely nuts man. You were running harder than a person being chased by a mountain lion. Great content and love yinz

[@buzzgallagher]

Renovate a house in 5 weeks.... GO! This was fun to watch but nerve wracking hoping for no injury.

[@enemyfleet7139]

Maybe the greatest (funniest) build video ever

[@SchysCraftCo.]

Awesome job. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friends keep making. Stay squirrely. God bless.

[@barkschat3135]

Customers that hire woodworkers should take note that you can’t rush perfection, especially when you need to take safety into account.

[@mattyallwood]

This was brilliantly entertaining. Now to buy some merch

[@phurst1358]

Amazing workshop!

[@jscook54]

That 5 minute one made me nervous watching! What fun though.

[@bricenoh]

Nice video. I would like to see similar challenges, but with tool restrictions, for example only a drill, a miter saw (or reciprocating saw), and sander...not all of us have access to a comprehensive shop.

[@kBIT01]

His drill, miter saw, and sander are probably still better than 50% of homegamer setups.

[@christophermacier]

The B Roll at the end of the five and fifty minute boxes had me dying.

[@timphillips142]

My wife and I went "Wood Craft" today in North Atlanta GA, great people. they had everything I needed and wanted

[@robertlee4172]

One thing that caught my attention was the locating of certain bits, tools, and materials that slowed the whole process. No matter how well organized or scatter brained, a lot of time is spent sourcing out the supplies to complete a project. Running back and forth to the HD for more wood is my biggest annoyance on building anything.

[@joshuasemprevivo6964]

Got scared a bit that you were gonna hurt yourself trying to rush. Still loved it, and glad you kept your fingers.

[@MattS...]

I find everything very wholesome about this channel down to how well they refer to other channels everytime they use their idea. Most people just steal ideas and give no credit. And yes my favorite content from you is 3 levels and when epoxy goes bad ;-)

[@JorgenVonStein]

5 min and you can still count them on either hand? That is a victory.

[@pierremeyer6376]

Hi John, I really enjoyed this video. Please do more of this time challenge videos. One of my biggest wishes is meet you, Sam and Jordan, visit your shop and build something. Have a great day boys and keep it up...All the way from South Africa.

[@mfwoodshop]

Good video John, I like the three different approaches. One note, I noticed you run all over the shop maybe take a look at some organization just a suggestion. Good job

[@michaelwillson6847]

Amazing challenge dude. Should do that again but with all 3 use and what ever u can decide in 5 mins 50mins and 5 hours and let us decide the winner??🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍

[@richardglazebrook583]

Ty for sharing love it 😀💜⚘🍦⚘💚

[@hipairbrush1053]

Time is sure fun when you're havin' flies.

[@nickharris8304]

We want a 5 day build. Badass inlays, exotic woods and metals. LETS GOOOOO

[@steveiv9250]

Bahahaha I’m so glad I happened across this channel, I’m busting a gut here. The poor guy looks like he is gonna take a stroke. Brother(s) you guys are awesome. Cheers 🍻. Seriously Thanks for the laughs. Definitely subscribing.

[@junyardferd]

Background music is sweet especially at 17:00!! Who is it?

[@informative_walrus]

Love the OD green punch face shirt/hoodie. Went to buy one but too much cotton. Down south and also "super pudgy" gotta have the poly blend/wicking shirts. Cotton=heatstroke.

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

This was a fun one! Thanks boys!

[@TheTragicTruth]

Love the color of the 50 minute

[@tysonkoehn1]

Need Jordan and Sam in these challenges. I know this was new, but we can't forget the co-mvp's of the channel 😜

[@parjau4554]

Excellent idea for a video! Very engrossing.

[@goawayimbaitin1278]

I tried to speed run a woodworking project once… it quickly turned into a speed run to the hospital

[@BlessedLaymanNC]

Those were some interesting builds, but you didn't seem to be prepared. I have a really tiny shop, 9x9 feet, and I my cutting and sanding tools are within 10 feet outside the door. I do some of that running around, but if I went as far as you seemed to have, I'd have been arrested for stealing my neighbor's tools at the far end of my home, LOL. I see the advantage of a small shop now. :) When you did your second box, I'm surprised you didn't use the masking tape clamps like so many of the YTers do. Then, again, you are really under pressure and have probably already figured out a dozen ways you could have done better. Great video. I really enjoyed it. PS I'm glad with all that rushing around, you didn't have any injuries.

[@Winterborn3420]

Well.. that was a heck of a ride!

[@olfertpoelen]

I Find all works amazing but I find it more amazing that John didnt end up injured :O

[@LiveBetter2gether]

Just wanna see you trying to build stuff in 5 mins from now on. Hilarious

[@smu1129]

The 5 minute version makes one rethink shop layout 😁

[@michelmanning3763]

That was crazy!!! But wath a nice job on the 5 hours box

[@woodworksbygrampies1284]

Hola!🖐 That was insane! I could not stop watching though. This exercise does highlight how important it is to take your time to do it safe, to get it right, and feel good when completed. I often find myself rushing through a project, for no reason. I'm going to try to s l o w it down a bit. Take care and have a good one, Adios! 👊

[@tyeddyedfriedgranny468]

I am 54 seconds into video and almost nose cannoned my coffee across my screen when he said "This should be fun". Beings I have watched many of his builds and as most knows you can barely hear the dialogue over the bleeps ,so yeah this should be fun, fun for us to count the bleeps ! Bwaahaha 🤣🤣🤣

[@John_Malecki]

Hope you weren’t disappointed 🤣🤣

[@tyeddyedfriedgranny468]

@@John_Malecki Never ! Love your channel and spunk and charisma man.

[@maxkaiser9316]

That was some entertainment !!!!

[@5.56man2]

Thanks for helping Offtheranch back in 2019!