73 - How to Make Spline Miter and Dovetail Key Keepsake Boxes

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[@Whatthensayyou]

If you mess up the miter can u use a round over bit on the corners to "fix" it?

[@malcolmalexander5246]

Tried to look at this video on your site, but didn't see it there. I was looking for details of the boxes.?

[@bradleejones9959]

It was very weird hearing you say, "Just a thin layer of glue, not too much."😂

[@Skeggsy89]

What angle did you have your blade at to add the design to the tops of your boxes?

[@purplehelm8853]

You inspired me to do woodworking projects with my daughter. She is always on her phone and I found it was a good way to do some bonding and talk with her. Thank you!

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

That’s awesome!! ❤️👍🏻

[@jeffpicken5057]

I have wood envy! That figured pacific coast maple is to die for.

[@ahmadismail2754]

Watching Maya’s skills, I’m convinced that she’s ready to headline her own channel. The young lady is a master wood artist! You must be so proud James.

[@natipinheiro1896]

congratulations on the beautiful design of the boxes.

[@markab5019]

That maple is beautiful. That is one of my favorite woods.

[@kathypeterson3835]

I love how you include your family 💗

[@alanderson78]

That push block looks nicer than anything I have ever made....

[@Vet6970]

THAT MAPLE REALLY LOOKS GOOD BOXES CAME OUT GREAT

[@indalsingh704]

So very nicely presented and illustrated. I do admire the sequence and step by step demo and instruction. Nicely done and much appreciates. Thanks to your helpers and also appreciate the family cooperation and contribution.

[@pnowikow]

It's great that you get the girls involved. Great work

[@Phil_Goodman]

This is the nicest box I ever seen in my life

[@mariogarcia1747]

beautiful, I am in Mexico I am disabled, I have a small workshop where I do small jobs, and your videos help me a lot.

[@longvu7435]

Excellent workmanship. Thank you.

[@camillewing4507]

It is so awesome that you are teaching your daughters how to do this. I wish I had someone to teach me when I was Mayas age. Maya rocks!!! So do you Dad!!

[@brook7ct]

I have seen a few of your videos thus far and you do a terrific job of presenting, videoing and commenting on each step along the way. Your approach is one that I find easy to follow, along with the reasoning for the process. Your daughter is a real plus to the videos, showing that it is something females can do just as good or better than a man. I look forward to seeing more of your videos.

[@paulkelly1702]

Those are both beautiful boxes. When I drive brass screws, I run a steel screw with the same thread first then the soft screw. The wax is a nice tip too!

[@chrisgriego549]

Glad you went ahead and finished them. They are beautiful.

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Hi Chris. Thank you!

[@josejavier1104]

making a maple and purpleheart box for my girls and was looking for ideas. Thank you sir.

[@Skeggsy89]

Love this. The purple heart spline design is what I'm going with to place my recently passed pets ashes in. Thank you.

[@grimtrigg3r]

A homemade box would be a nice way to honor their memory

[@Skeggsy89]

@@grimtrigg3r that's exactly what I did. Unfortunately the vet lost her ashes 😥

[@peterfitzpatrick7032]

Cutting the splines through & into the box will give you tray supports ! 😎👍☘️🍺

[@tonyioannoni4951]

Awesome projects and awesome videos, I really love it when you talk over but your girls actually do the job, it's great when a 'problem' arises and the simple solution is decided upon, it really shows that whatever happens, you can do something simple, without restarting over, and those girls will be good at woodworking and great in life, nothing will stop them!

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Hi Tony. Thanks for all the kind words.

[@tonyioannoni4951]

Hello James, most of the times it gets me in trouble, but I always say what I think, and I really mean it, I follow many channels for different reasons, but of my 2 favorites, you are number one, because I learn a lot looking at your videos, and seeing the girls doing it so easily , kicks me in the but to try new things...I also like when you give different option of tools we can use, because being a computer software analyst, you would freak out on the equipment I have, but for woodworking, I have the basics, but I might improve on that!!! Keep it on!

[@gsp911]

That maple is insane. 😍 👍

[@westfallframing7896]

WOW! That is some beautiful Maple. Nice work.

[@shanethompson4865]

I really like these boxes. I am new to splines. Just made a spline jig last night. Have not tries it yet. I really want make something really nice like these. thanks so much for sharing the video. I also love the rounded bottom. I think they look nice. Very Very helpful. Thank you.

[@DjmMik]

Wow! Those boxes turned out fantastic 👍🏻👍🏻

[@toolsconsumables7055]

Dear James, These little jewellery boxes are exceedingly well made as well as being well finished. A pretty sight on any lady's dressing table. Kind regards.

[@barryirby8609]

I have been woodworking for over fifty years and still have 9.9 fingers. At about 24.35 Mia's hand looked awfully casual removing the offcut from the table. Just being a little more alert, I would still have 10 fingers. Be careful, after all these years I still miss that 10%. Beautiful boxes. It occurred to me you could have sculpted the bottoms you cut off to create feet at the corners. Thanks for posting.

[@howardkennedy708]

I love your boxes and the wood. I kind of freaked when I saw you glue the top to the box and thought, "OOHHH NOO", but I guessed I needed to watch the rest of the video. Excellent work!!

[@chandarussell]

Wow. Very nice. That quilted maple is beautiful. It has an amazing grain and is absolutely stunning. Purple Heart is also one of my all time favourite woods along with walnut, ebony, mahogany and Indian Rosewood. I love these boxes.

[@stellabelikiewicz1523]

What a fun project, and I love Maya’s nails! Having a parent who’s a maker and can get you involved in projects that teach lots of different skills and mental gymnastics is SO invaluable!

[@BADALICE]

I like those dovetail corners. I was we wondering how am I going to make the keys. Now I know, that was great; so simple it should have been obvious. Very good. I'm very excited about christmas gifts I'll be making this year. A few boxes similar to these. I want to add secreat compartments, and possibly hidden puzzle locks. Edit, "Now we have this little purple heart square we have to find something to do with. Lol, That's why I'm making boxes for gifts. I have boxes full of beautiful scrap I just can't throw away. Great video thanks.

[@kathypeterson3835]

Beautiful box your girl's rock! 🤩

[@lehcim777]

Absolutely beautiful work.

[@markduggan3451]

That wood is stunning and the boxes look lovely.

[@xavieronassis-w4h]

Great video. I love your work. A couple of alternatives: I use an L fence to trim off the dovetail keys and miter splines. It works great and is much faster than the pull saw, especially when I make multiple boxes at once. Also, I have found that hide glue acts as a lubricant for snug fitting dovetail keys and makes them easier to insert, although hide glue has a longer setting time.

[@delciospagnol8121]

quando o trabalho e feito com amor e dedicação o resultado e fantastico parabéns.

[@pcubiotti]

That pacific coast maple is gorgeous

[@ladykenja2700]

- Excellent ! ! ! Beautiful pieces & made easily enough that anyone can think about trying. Thanx 4 sharing.

[@jasonpowell8582]

Mate, good to see your kids getting involved, as they are in most of your videos. I'm going to build a few of your projects so that when my kids grow up, they will still be around for me to teach them like you have taught us. Cheers.

[@StreetKingz4Life]

They are wonderful i love them,great job to you and your daughter

[@bobpritz7780]

Hi guys! Thanks for the great video. Just what I needed for my next project. Thanks again.

[@plumber13946]

Absolutely fantastic, and like you say so easy to make, for you yes, mesmerising.

[@derekdodson5623]

Beautiful work

[@SDMPoahway]

Beautiful boxes

[@kbbb4227]

Man. You have some nice tools, hope I can do the same with the tools I have.

[@bradleejones9959]

A Helper Kid? You're so lucky!

[@syedahmed1152]

Great job Maya 👍👌

[@budman1252]

Very nice work, beautiful results!!

[@SamerAalrassul]

I like the way you do thing, your style just like mine in building projects .. and as you mentioned during the video you don't ned to have printed plan you can do somthing you got in mind and can modify during of build.. thanks alot for you and Maya i sooo enjoyed the show.

[@gregmelang6853]

James, you are very articulate and very easy to follow. I enjoy watching your videos and have learned a lot. Thank you for sharing.

[@foos.998]

Absolutely gorgeous work! I saw techniques I’ve never seen before. And that jig! Way to go, Maya!

[@Brynn_tvgirl]

What a fantastic build. Finished product was nice but honestly the instruction, the team work (which I am assuming is father/daughter) the fact that you didnt show of a $50,000 work shop worth of tools and the simplicity combines with a few tricks really made this a fun watch from start to finish! You earned a subscriber for life. Great job!

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Hi Mick, Thank you!

[@kirkradzwill8311]

Very nice job on the boxes and a great choice of wood.

[@crappo8459]

That maple is beautiful ! Nice job

[@CindyL4261]

Absolutely LOVE these boxes! So happy to come across this video in early November....I can make a few in time for Christmas. I even have Purpleheart in my wood stash just waiting for the right project.Thank you.

[@BookofIsaiah]

The boxes came out beautifully!!! I have been learning so much from your videos and they are very enjoyable to watch!!!

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Hi Matt. Thank you!

[@BookofIsaiah]

@@KingsFineWoodworking Thank YOU for sharing so much with all of us!!! It's also wonderful to see your whole family working together and sharing your passion for woodworking together!!! GOD bless you and your family ✝🙏

[@scnewman2575]

Maya your awesome- an inspiration😊

[@justingrant4860]

Those.look.awesome!! For such a small project I'm impressed...which is consistent with the craftsmanship on this channel great job really

[@jayjayquest4958]

Both pieces are absolutely beautiful! The only thing I would have done differently would have been to use piano hinges to have less brass showing, and maximize the beauty of the wood.

[@LoneWolf-yp2mo]

Thanks for another nice project to add to my Bucket list !! Nice to see a pretty young lady interested in woodworking !!

[@stevegronsky8904]

Another well presented and documented project. Thanks James and family for creating such good content for all of us.

[@MrPete1x]

Excellent video thank you. Stay safe guys.

[@DsHardWoodCreations]

Tht maple is beautiful

[@jajablonsky]

Very nice and simple project. The final product looks wonderful. Thanks James,,,,,,and family. Fantastic videos and narration.

[@rogercowart2493]

Loved it!! Thanks for sharing 😉👍

[@arleneathukorala6503]

Very nice programme

[@rwkayser]

Love my Jig! You guys make it look so easy. Those boxes look like they'd make some great holiday gifts. Thanks Kings!

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you! That’s very kind!

[@briankinnaman6532]

Beautiful work! Thanks so much for sharing this!!

[@tjcarita]

Thanks for taking the time to make this very detailed video! Very nice work!

[@RICKYDENNIS49]

Beautiful

[@hankmcclung1510]

I love the maple

[@meh-hair-Vaughn]

Amazing boxes! Great work guys!

[@trevordawson1947]

Wounderful,wounderful,wounderful.

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Hi Trevor, thank you!!

[@ortizseth6365]

This woodworking book is really detailed, *TopFineWoodworking. Com* ! With the aid of this plan, I was able to use words, drawings, real images and different diagrams. It is really an informative product. I am presently making furniture together with my brother and thanks to this product, I feel like helping him is possible.?

[@HeathKnuckles_Tasty_Timber]

Beautiful work guys! 😍

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thanks man!

[@philbuswell8053]

GREAT Job, looks really nice. THANK YOU

[@bryanproskiw5554]

Great video👍

[@libork8106]

Very nice.

[@timphillips142]

Good Information, thanks

[@afsharisohrab]

Hi.! -- Beautiful work.

[@JohnFickler-g2e]

You can substitute any bar soap for the wax when inserting the brass screws. Enjoyed this video!

[@brucedickey5155]

Great job, enjoyed watching your box projects with splines and dovetailed corners Wow! Cheers from Arkansas!

[@jb413]

Beautiful!

[@fabiomerlin8820]

Really cool.

[@paulcupach8196]

Outstanding

[@bigscreenbird8198]

Gorgeous, just gorgeous!!

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you!

[@LiloUkulele]

Really Nice!

[@langerbanger83]

Just lovely

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you!

[@ElibomKeeg]

I cant wait for my kids to get old enough so we can work wood together. keep it up

[@harrydavis6903]

It is an awesome thing to have a son or daughter share in a woodworking project with their father/mother. I know this first hand.

[@dalewilliamson1125]

Beautiful boxes James and family. Really like the filming also.

[@mountainviews5025]

I know that you SIR are a extremely proud pappa I know that I would be love your family and everything y'all do and stand for thumbs up my friend

[@patseevers262]

As hard as Ms. Maya works, she should have coin to get her nails done! LOL I am here somewhat close to Denver, I would like to meet up some day. Enjoy your videos!

[@smithsoncreationshandcraft5770]

Great video James!! Can’t wait to make my boxes with your jig. 👍

[@thepromrk]

Anyone else bringing in 2022 watching old King’s videos for next year’s project ideas?

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Hi Brandon! Let me send you a couple sets of free plans! Anything you want! Email me and let me know. My email address is [e-mail]

[@thepromrk]

@@KingsFineWoodworking thank you so much that would be wonderful!

[@trueleyes]

Well done Miah

[@3dogs835]

Awesome!

[@marinaldocoelho1410]

very good very nice very cute

[@Colinmac1]

Great job x

[@SCRAPWOODTOCRAFTWOOD]

Very enjoyable to watch james so much I watched it 2 times already I love the detail and the way you explain how to do things you my friend are in inspiration and a great teacher thankyou

[@grumpyoldchuff]

Nice job, beautiful boxes

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Thank you!