Keepsake Boxes with Miters and Corner Keys

Made a couple of keepsake boxes, all with mitered joinery and reinforced with keys on the corners.
Over time I've kept and saved various pieces of weird woods, with knots, burls to use them eventually for lids, and also some interesting veneers, bird's eye maple, grey stained oak that I glue them on plywood to make the lids.
Some boxes are for sale on my store here www.adrianpreda.com/shop
A great book for inspiration and techniques is Box Making Basics, David Freedman - amzn.to/47sA9GM
Wood: walnut, oak, maple, ash. Finish: Danish oil
■ Some tools used in this video:
Veritas Low Angle Smoothing Plane - bit.ly/2HbDAYC (Dictum)
Dozuki Dovetail Saw - amzn.to/3vybLWU (Amazon)
Double Side Flush Saw - amzn.to/3NYPpUV (Amazon)
Azebiki Saw - bit.ly/4aUze4L (Dictum)
Mini Try Squares - amzn.to/47G8GBG (Amazon), bit.ly/39sQFJm (Dictum)
Bessey Kliclamps -amzn.to/41Y3Y0x (Amazon), bit.ly/2UJ3pan (Dictum)
• Sharpening:
Atoma Diamond #400 - amzn.to/3tMCLl5 (Amazon)
Shapton Waterstones Set - amzn.to/2zZ285k (Amazon)
Veritas Honing Guide Mk.II - bit.ly/2OOdEXb (Dictum)
■ List of all my tools: www.adrianpreda.com/blog/tools
■ Tools list on Amazon www.amazon.com/shop/adrianpreda
■ Plans and Products I make on my store here www.adrianpreda.com/shop
■ Follow my INSTAGRAM for insights and other projects:
/ adrianpwood
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[@robinmarwick1982]

Every time I watch this video I pick up another useful tip... My woodworking skills have increased exponentially since I subscribes to your channel. I took one of my boxes inspired by this video to an interview at Glasgow Clyde College for their string instrument making course... Been offered a place... Thanks Adrian I owe you.

[@AdrianPreda]

Thanks! I'm very happy for you to hear that!

[@kevinbuchanan5501]

Beautiful boxes with a touch of class with the wood shavings in each box

[@karltraunmuller7048]

So aesthetically pleasing - not just your work, but also the video production. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@AdrianPreda]

Thanks for watching! Appreciate the feedback!

[@tharemyhopkins5873]

I've never considered tapering the sides of a box like that - very cool!

[@bananaboxcmi]

I've been re-watching all your old videos waiting for a new one and it's my lucky day.

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you! :)

[@carasora]

I love the video style - great music and visual storytelling without words and distraction. And beautiful work!

[@seanblockley7059]

I like this video. Slow, simple and to the point. I think it is a great instructional video as is.

[@timdoyon1964]

Those are some beautiful looking boxes. Your workmanship is top notch.

[@yuriwongmusic]

That perfect pairing of the music and router whine from 5:12 is truly satisfying. It’s like that sound was made for the music. Beautiful video and craftsmanship, Adrian!

[@AdrianPreda]

Thanks! Usually the best music/action matches are not intended, they just happen when I put them toghter😀 this scene was one

[@parillaworks]

Really cool use of the slot cutting bit. Great assortment of boxes you've created!

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you!

[@larryspooner5417]

That is so cool. A lot of patients goes into making these. The craftsmanship is very impressive.

[@brettcody76]

This is such quality work! I am blown away! Bravo, sir!

[@markgoode4109]

Super video. Beautiful boxes and excellent workmanship. The contrasting woods really made these boxes pop. Thanks for sharing your ideas and obvious skills. Best wishes.

[@edsmith8153]

I love making boxes, and yours are really beautiful. Thanks for some great ideas!

[@jcsrst]

So elegant, simple and beautiful!

[@TheBearGrylz]

So many genius techniques in this video I had to watch it again before the Christmas crunch.

[@EMTdrummer]

Love the work of AP....

[@dian3145]

Beautiful work!

[@gpdoyon]

Great video with lots of interesting small box designs. Thank you!

[@nunoandre4964]

I only see perfection! excelent work and thank you for sharing.

[@willd2609]

These are just lovely

[@alasdairmackenzie515]

More wonderful work, Adrian! Thanks for posting.

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you for watching!

[@robertbrunston5406]

Very very beautiful boxes Adrian! Awesome job, thanks.

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you Robert!

[@LakeSunset4]

Wow! Beautiful!

[@ecaff9515]

Excellent video and process and thanks for sharing

[@JolienBrebels]

Adrian, this was such a satisfying video to watch! Thank you!

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you very much for watching!

[@adude7050]

Great work as usual I really enjoy the hand tool segments.

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you!

[@blablahbla9042]

Great video and beautiful work.

[@paulgajewski5926]

Wonderful video and terrific work, would love to watch more

[@meshkovsergey]

Bravo 👏 Absolutely beautiful boxes!

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you!

[@BabetteS]

That is really quite beautiful, Adrian! Chapeau! Most enjoyable!

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you very much!

[@RobRobertson1000]

Beautiful as always Adrian. Thank you.

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you Rob!

[@OzSawdustMakers]

Absolutely outstanding. They are beautiful, thanks for the inspiration

[@AdrianPreda]

Thanks for watching too!

[@OrtoInScatola]

A wonderful set of boxes! Bravo Adrian!

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you Francesco!

[@skippylippy547]

Lovely!

[@axelsosa8453]

So clean, perfect hand work.

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you!

[@colleyrj]

WOW, really nice and beautiful.

[@robinmarwick1982]

Thanks Adrian this is an excellent video ...really like the way you cut the box / lid joint. I don't know how many boxes I've destroyed trying to cut all the way through on a table saw with wedges to support the last cut. Can't wait to try out your method...Thanks

[@marcoveneziano7364]

Glad to see you’re back. I’ve been waiting for so long a new video! Great work!

[@AdrianPreda]

Thanks! Sorry for the waiting🙂

[@walterrider9600]

thank you

[@Edward-xj4mp]

Nice work. Great video too.

[@kieranfoster902]

Lovely boxes.

[@PMBRICOLEUR]

Very beautiful pictures! Nice! Thanks for sharing 👍

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you!

[@Grahammon]

Loved this, bravo!

[@fortsawdust8323]

Beautiful work- I could watch you creating your art anytime! That weird shaped saw is something I've never seen before, and the way you hand tool each box is inspiring. Thank you for sharing this process with us! Instant subscriber & bell tapper!

[@AdrianPreda]

Thanks! That s a japanesw saw called azebiki, intended for cutting grooves, long slots etc, you can start the cut from the middle of the board, maybe is somehow similar to the western veneer saw

[@westfallframing7896]

Nice work!

[@jablot5054]

This is proper woodwork

[@Tom-rc7oy]

Fantastic work!

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you!

[@bkvdpw]

LOVED the humor at the beginning of the video!! :)

[@AdrianPreda]

😁

[@homeandgarden7688]

I Always enjoy your Videos, thx a lot 4 sharing ✌️

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you very much!

[@BohumirZamecnik]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing. ❤️

[@tooljunkie555]

As always beautiful work and cool spline jig!👍🏻👍🏻

[@AdrianPreda]

Thanks Joe!

[@octavmandru9219]

Exceptional! I wonder what in the world is thinking somebody who dislikes such work.

[@kreech68]

another amazing and inspiring video - thank you

[@AdrianPreda]

Thanks!

[@DGG1984]

Amazing stuff Adrian. Always look forward to your nee vids

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you Danny!

[@DavideFortuna]

You are back! Finally!

[@eddiestipe2009]

Beautiful just beautiful. Thank you

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you!

[@AvalancheDesignIE]

Stunning

[@mikearmstrong43]

This is just next level.

It's nice to create and share a variety of ideas to help many people. Congratulations... Warm hug. Yours truly..............

[@AdrianPreda]

Tesekkur!

@@AdrianPreda 🌷🌷

[@Piccolacleudia10]

Woow vi este video y fue tan hermoso el proceso y el resultado que hasta se me salieron unas lágrimas. Gracias por compartirlo, que Dios te bendiga 😍

[@michaelfarmer537]

9:19 my favorite! Very inspiring!!

[@melindajohnson3394]

LONG TIME NO SEE! Missed seeing your work. That's the safest looking spline jig I've seen.

[@AdrianPreda]

Thanks Melinda! Yes, I had that blade for 3 years maybe, and just now decided to make a quick jig to make those splines

[@BRJR12341]

@@AdrianPreda Can you tell me what blade that is ? Thanks

[@mihazajc]

So nice!! As always!!

[@AdrianPreda]

Thanks 💪

[@robertsmith3518]

Great job

[@paveloleynikov4715]

Extremely elegant work:)

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you!

[@TheIncredibleVasher]

beautiful boxes and great video :)

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you very much!

[@jhonisamosir2817]

Thank you Adrian...

[@AsellusBorealis]

Wow Adrian!!

[@hypnoraythompson5824]

that was definitely showing good skill.

[@wortheffort]

lovely

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you!

[@AlekseyLeontev]

Great job!

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you!

[@annezimmerman4262]

really beautiful! Thank you for sharing. :)

[@Florinachis]

Super cool and nice!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@AdrianPreda]

Mersi!

[@stefanfyhn4668]

I was looking forward to a new video, glad it was on keepsake boxes! Nice touch regarding you saved the typo for the video ;)

[@AdrianPreda]

Thanks Stefan! I normally misstype wallnut instead of walnut :))

[@5lowethechamp964]

Amazing. U inspire me everyday

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you so much!

[@Gun5hip]

They're all so pretty :)

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you!

[@asbjrniden3621]

I have an irrational love for the lil triangular mouse finish sanders... Thank you for a beautiful video and projects :)

[@AdrianPreda]

Yes, is a very versatile sander for little projects. Thank you!

[@makeituseit6011]

Great work on the boxes and on the filming and editing, new subscriber.

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you very much!

[@cbbelanger1099]

Very nice.

[@peterhkoller]

Awesome.....

[@fierceflyer5]

Beautiful boxes, use as many N’s in Walnut as you like when they come out that nice 👍🏻

[@AdrianPreda]

:)) Thank you!

[@sksee882002]

Well done.... very neat.... 👍👍👍👍

[@AdrianPreda]

Thanks!

[@weezerOU812]

Where ya been? Nice work. Your videos always seem somehow.......relaxing. Looking forward to your next installment.

[@lucrochefort8509]

Magnifique !

[@AdrianPreda]

Thanks Luc!

[@TheStabbedGaiusJuliusCaesar]

As always you never disappoint.

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you!

[@MaBuKunsthandwerk]

Tolle arbeit und super Boxen

[@AdrianPreda]

Danke!

[@cabman86]

I have pieces cut for about 200 boxes. I need to build a 45 degree shooting board to finish them. These are spectacular!

[@cristianmihailcoman7000]

Bravo...uitandu-ma la tine, e ca si cum as asculta o muzica buna.

[@MrFinn]

really beautiful work ;)

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you!

[@hswood8878]

It turned out very cool! I also do woodwork.

[@jdh3777]

Beautiful, beautiful work. I'm fairly new to woodworking and the video is so helpful. Can you share what router bit you used yo cut off the lid? Thank you!

[@nishantgeorge]

Art.

[@MauricioGoncalves.]

Nice!

[@AdrianPreda]

Thanks!

[@simonflr]

Luv to view your videos...

[@albertocabelleira]

Parabens pelo seu trabalho! Sempre fico na expectativa de receber alugm vídeo de seus trabalhos que acho magnifico. Sucesso, Abraço!

[@AdrianPreda]

Obrigado Alberto!

[@pabloantelo2946]

impresionante. saludos desde Uruguay

[@AdrianPreda]

Gracias Pablo!

[@jimmyers7396]

Love the video. Is that spline jig just 2x4s sandwiched and 45d at the end? I like the idea using the router and a slot cutter to open the box and do the splines.

[@DanielWorkshop]

I hope one day I can have your skills too. :) Very nice job.

[@AdrianPreda]

Multumesc!

[@ricardocarrillo5836]

Thanks for sharing Adrian, your work is for real wonderful and inspiring. You are a great craftsman, thank you again. A dumb question, which is the bite you use in the router for making the holes in the corners?

[@AdrianPreda]

Thanks Ricardo! It's a Klein 1.6mm, don't remember the code. I will post these days on my IG some pics and vids with the whole setup

[@joefitzy]

I have a bit like this for cutting t-molding slots for arcade machines. For the U.S. viewers, 1.6mm is similar to 1/16". The slot cutting head requires an arbor. Great video!