Live Edge Epoxy River Fly Boxes // Woodworking // Fly Fishing How To

[@TheWoodKnight]

The textured epoxy is absolutely killer! Really makes the river look much more 'alive' and less static.

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Thanks so much Paul. I thought it was really cool how the epoxy “worked” similar to wood where I could actually push a gouge through it. I wonder if it would good on a larger piece like a coffee table

[@1Jwpeff]

maybe add some color too nice work

[@joeschutt9041]

If it had some blue dye it might even look like water or a river!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

"I found some really interesting unique pieces of wood" is a great way of saying "I found a perfect use for the garbage wood the lumber yard couldn't sell." Beautiful work as always, Chris!

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Exactly. Gotta find the beauty in everything. Which is what i remind myself about you all the time 😂 much love brother. Oh by the way woodprix made your outfeed table better ZIIIIIINNNGGGGG!!!!

[@johnbrand4995]

YouCanMakeThisToo I am a 17 year old and just starting to get into wood working. How can I find peicies of wood like the ones that he used in the video. Do I ask for them at a lumber yard?

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

That's a good way, and there's a fair chance they have a scrap or cut off bin full of stuff like that.

[@johnbrand4995]

YouCanMakeThisToo Awesome, thank you.

[@michaeldennis4860]

Find a local saw mill. Often a guy with a Woodmizer or other one man operation. We have tons of cut offs from the saw mill that are live edge, figured, wood, and wood with with character that are cut offs and gets thrown away. You can often get this stuff for free. Keep in mind you will have to dry this wood but with a little research you will can easily do this at home.

[@jnix112]

This combines two of my favorite things- woodworking and fly fishing! Love it, and love the fact you used mostly hand tools- just fits with the theme.

[@bryanmoir]

Loved the peened copper rivet, the texturing and the lived edged epoxy. The essence of fly fishing style.

[@wmwalkerco]

So nice! I really like the scalloped epoxy texture. Very cool effect. Might have to try that

[@anthonydtobias]

Wm. Walker Co. I'm 100% with you on that one...i was going to comment the same thing.

[@batchmanmobil4116]

I like them best as well. Make the epoxy look like water with these ripples is a great finish for a flybox

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

I suppose I’ll allow you to try. After all I did steal your lighting advice for some of those shots with the gouge haha ✊

[@ricos1497]

The walnut half and half with scalloped epoxy definitely the best. Although the one with the scalloped epoxy running down the centre probably most resembles the river that you're fishing on. Don't know if that's what you were going for, but it worked nevertheless!

[@brianbraynen4178]

Nice,you said instead of the board you would use tape,what kind of tape? To avoid sticking

[@simonem.3092]

Wow. Your woodworking is artistry but the flies take the cake. There’s a universe in those flies. Truly beautiful.

[@keenaheaton8853]

The textured box that was on the resin only I thought was interesting, like running water. Beautiful work, great video!

[@Coreyrkennedy]

This is the most underrated woodworking KZbin videos ever. Such great content, especially with the fly-making and fish-catching thrown in. So cool

[@jmert_5859]

i'm not sure what was more impressive, making the boxes or making the flies.

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Haha. Both have definitely taken some practice 😁

[@jmert_5859]

Both are definitely an art. i enjoy woodworking and the only fly fishing we do around here is chasing files around w/ flyswatters.

[@alexandraleonte6441]

😁😁

[@hermessoboleski676]

I agree, just awesome.

[@johndavis8746]

@@ThirdCoastCraftsman I know this is 2 years later. But I love tying flies and fly fishing and I'm a fellow michigander. Would you mind telling me what you call the fly you tied?

[@RADCOMJ1]

I woke up this morning with an idea for river boxes and then I found your channel... Again lol. I love the gouged detailed ones. Such fantastic attention to detail, very inspiring thank you. I don't fish but I love trout.

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

These look amazing! Definitely the top with the texture just in the epoxy. It makes it look like a windy day on the water!

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

You’re right, I wasn’t even thinking that when doing it but I totally see that now

[@J4Julz]

These boxes are so cool! The live edge with textured epoxy adds so much, and now I have a million ideas for something similar, yet different. :) Loved watching you tie the fly- it's been forever since I watched someone do that, great memories

[@KSFWG]

I really like them all! I think some color (blue, turquoise, aqua, etc) to the epoxy is the only thing I'd change, and that's just a preference thing... They are all very nice!!

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Thank you sir! And I agree some color would Look awesome!

[@maurahouston]

All gorgeous. I especially like the copper rivet swinging tops.

[@krisfreyermuth935]

My favorites are the highly figured wood with the textured epoxy. Very complimentary. Outstanding work! 👏👏👏

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

I’m right there with ya!

[@oldehatt476]

Well done young man! Bravo! Wood Working, Fly Tieing, Fishing, not sure life gets better than that...

[@inayat21189]

M speechless Chris. Your work is becomin exquisite. Amazing technique n clean neat work.

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Thank you so much for the great comment! I appreciate the love and support

[@lanceharper2099]

Woodworking, fly tying, fishing all in one video, heck yeah. Those are all awesome, the textured river one is my favorite.

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Haha doesn’t get much better than that. I hit the trifecta ✊

[@TailEndCustoms]

Dude those are bad ass. I like them all in there own way. Beautiful job

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Thanks bud. They definitely are cool in their own way

[@georgebrill3072]

All are awesome and I don't think I could pick one over the other. Any flyfisher would be proud to have one.

[@mc4kvb]

Amazing job Chris. You are so talented son...not only woodworking but fly making and fishing!! What’s next!!! Did you learn to make flies from your granddad? I do like the one you did the extra embellishments on. The copper tubing is a great touch too. Overall a great build for all of the boxes and the video was well edited too. Be safe son.

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Thanks so much Becky. I’m glad you liked the video! No I learned fly tying and fishing all by myself 😁

[@mc4kvb]

Third Coast Craftsman Your very good at it son.

[@pecoswild]

Wow! As a fly fisherman who ties my own flies and an aspiring wood worker, just wow! Very impressive boxes AND flies.

[@VENKOwood]

Nice job

[@JasonAHeisey]

The epoxy texture that looks like rippling water is stunning.

[@oakleyjack7600]

Beautiful work, very creative as always. I like that you don’t settle and try different ideas or improvements as in using texture. Check out Iwasaki files from most any site ie, Highland, Woodcraft, Lee Valley etc. Try some you’ll keep them close at hand,,,,instead of reaching for sandpaper or plane, the extra fine are just as aggressive as the fine or medium and leave a glass finish, hardly reach for a medium. Tell Utz to quit talking so much.!

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Thanks so much. Actually you you look close I am using a Iwasaki file when I’m working on smoothing out my feet saw cuts for the box body. I totally agree with you. Those are SWEET!!!

[@AndrewIMartinez]

I think the textured one add something totally new to the epoxy game. Those are all awesome.

[@Schroedrsnufkin]

The textured look a lot better than I anticipated. Look like fish scales.... Very appropriate. thanks for the ideas.

[@samhouston1288]

My favorite is the textured resin and smooth wood. Makes it look like water coming up to a shore, absolutely perfect for this project.

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

So true. Thanks brother!

[@spankeydog83]

The boxes with texturing on the epoxy are my personal favorite, since it looks like water.

[@richardlaymance9984]

Gosh!!! I’d be hard pressed to choose one over another as they were all beautiful. Great job. Man you’ve got talent

[@timhuynh3064]

The texture on the resin for sure looks like ripples in water, and the copper rivet on any of them. Nice work!

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Thanks bud! The ripple effect was kind of a cool accident. I didn’t even think about that at first 😁

[@michaelthanksheroes2975]

Just beautiful inside and out. Attention to detail is phenomenal. Much applause.

[@JoeJoeBearr]

The last box shown, further to the left is by far my favorite. Your channel is such an inspiration to get out and create. Thank You!

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Thanks so much Joejoe I really appreciate that man

[@lesrichardson2069]

All beautiful boxes. Have to say the textured ones just stand out so much more. Very nice

[@TheFamilyWoodworker]

Really dig the copper pin as a swing-open hinge and appreciate the effort to add the sculpted texture to the top. Very well done!

[@briandasch8494]

The boxes with the texture on the epoxy portion are great! Very inspiring.

[@mechafan180]

All the boxes look really nice . 2,3,4,10, and 12 I liked the most.

[@nosuca99]

These are outstanding. What a great gift for a sportsman.

[@mcmillenbr]

I loved the ripple effect you put in the epoxy, made it look like running water

[@scottcallan3897]

Love these fly boxes, so much better than the plastic ones, what a great job

[@TheDonnaAnn]

Lalalalove these fly boxes! My favourites are the ones that have the textured epoxy. It looks like running river water.

[@tmn67]

I really like the ones with the dimpling. That looks like water. All are amazing!

[@nnusa]

I loved the copper rivet style and where the epoxy is textured to look like water. The last box you closed in the video. They are fantastic! Perfect father's day gifts, or any time of the year really.

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Thanks so much Brock. I really appreciate that man! Too bad I didn’t get these out in time for Father’s Day 😁

[@NicholasArmbrust]

Counting from the right, my FIL bought me #4...the swivel with the epoxy river in the middle. Just got it for Christmas! What an amazing piece of craftsmanship! Plan on taking it to the driftless area this spring!

[@subgeeze]

Gorgeous work!-- both box and flies. And a gorgeous fish, too. But don't let too many people know what a great state we have.

[@keoni_k]

The Walnut textured epoxy is amazing.

[@jacobhornsby5579]

They all look good. I particularly like the 3rd to last one when you do the initial pan across all the boxes.

[@donaldrice1867]

They all look good, but my personal favorites are the ones with the textured resin and the pin. That fly also looked amazing. I love fly fishing, but have never gotten into that making my own.

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Thanks so much Donald. And tying flys is a very expensive rabbit hole haha. I should have just stuck to buying them already tied haha

[@donaldrice1867]

Third Coast Craftsman trust me, I know all about expensive rabbit holes. I fell head first into vintage straight razors. But that is a whole different subject. Thanks for the videos.

[@craigrozelle2669]

Wow, all of the boxes are spectacular, but the textured versions really make them look like the surface of water. Nicely done!

[@scottharris6423]

I like the brass "hammer rivet" with swinging tops. Also the textured looks cool, like the wind blowing on the river. Very nice!!!

[@connorbrown8105]

I like the scalloped texture, epoxy only on the half walnut half epoxy boxes. Its like you are fishing from a land mass into the moving water looking at the lid. Great work!

[@matthewcornelison4786]

I'm particularly partial to simple. For me the boxes with the copper pin hinge and textured lids are simply AMAZING

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Thanks matt. I gotta agree with ya! 👍

[@garethc5429]

Three of my favourite things. Woodwork, fly tying and fly fishing. You sir are a true craftsman. The boxes are beautiful

[@The_Original_Brad_Miller]

Those things are Gorgeous! Works of art every one.

[@gumwah]

This Aussie, after watching you make these fly boxes has got himself a couple of lovely burled bits of timber and is going to give it a go. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@joebaker5421]

Love the textured lids. All the boxes are really nice. I’m sure the people who get the boxes will really like them

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Thanks Joe. I really appreciate that 😂

[@suedfrucht44]

Awesome boxes - great use of epoxy which i find more visually appealing in a smaller scale like this! My favourite is the lighter one that is not square but has the little feature sticking out

[@cherylgooden7073]

My husband and I love these boxes! My favorite are the etched ones! They are all beautiful! We appreciate your videos with great information! God Bless and have a great Sunday!

[@JonathanExcels]

The ones with the pivot and textured epoxy in the clear section are beautiful. A watch displayed in this type of box would look sweet.

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Very good point. I might reach out to a watch company about a project like that. Good idea

[@ryanjohnson8152]

Watching your work with the hand tools is very soothing, zen master of the grain!

[@nathanlewis6091]

The textured river is by far my favorite

[@joshuarobertdaniels]

My favorite is the scalloped epoxy with smooth wood finish. Butterfly lid is awesome.

[@frankpace6767]

I just love the ones that look like a river runs down the middle. So fitting. Perfect!

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Thanks Frank. Definitely ties the whole idea together haha

[@blakeburch2835]

Echoing the textured epoxy. Absolutely beautiful boxes and your videos always make me get off the couch and get to the garage to build. Thanks for sharing your crafts

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

That’s so awesome to hear and trust me I need the same motivation a lot of times haha

[@billyring4]

I love them all will take one of each. I could not just pick one they are all wonderful heirloom pieces. Great work Chris. Now I know what I can do with all that scrap lumber.

[@davidvandegriff6940]

I cant believe I haven't seen this video before. You amaze me with nearly every project you build

[@shawnhollingsworth4456]

Never fly fished but love fishing. These box are epic! Any whoever did win one of these I'm sure were over the top ecstatic.

[@ctfxc1ftw]

Wow I like the boxes where the wood is smooth and the epoxy is textured

[@opiesdeath]

The gauged epoxy mimics the river so perfectly. Really impressive work

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Thanks bud! I’m pretty happy with the texturing :)

[@beachhotdog]

the texture makes the epoxy look like a legit river, it's so cool.

[@Oceanstream62]

Beautiful work. Love the scalloped effect on the epoxy and the timber left smooth. Too good to take to the field.

[@trevorlebert1929]

tying that fly at the end was the best surprise of the video. excellent work

[@JimDockrellWatertone]

You can't expect someone to pick a favourite out of a bunch of beauties like that. They're all gorgeous.

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

I know it’s definitely hard

[@gabrielgrobben7503]

I cannot fathom how someone could “dislike” this video, or any video put out by Third Coast Craftsman. This is 1st Class craftsmanship through and through. Always psyched to see a new video from this channel. “Well done” is an understatement. Thank you for your work brotha 🤙🏽

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Thanks so much bud

[@kerryclark1926]

Man, that is a lot of detailed intricate work! They all look great, and I'd be proud to have any of them. Whoever received them, sure are lucky.

[@donaldpowell7762]

Wow! They are all gorgeous, but I especially love the walnut with gouged epoxy on the middle.

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Thanks Donald. Great name. It’s my grandpa’s (the greatest man I ever knew) and my middle name 😁

[@benjaminrempel1277]

IF THIS ISN’T ART THEN I DONT KNOW WHAT IS !!!! BEAUTIFUL!!!!

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Haha thanks so much Ben. I really appreciate the love man!

[@ninjaex650]

13:12 has my vote! That texture in the epoxy hints of the surface of a body of water. Plus I'm a huge fan of Walnut and the character of that specific piece is beautiful! The only reason I would lean any other direction is the fact that it isn't riveted, those copper hand rivets are inspiring. Nice work, Chris!

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Thanks Levi. I REALLY enjoyed doing those rivets. That was the first time I did that and have plans on incorporating that into some other furniture

[@chadlward]

Beautiful work and even though I am not a fisherman I found those fly's to be works of art in themselves. I did not think that I would like the scalloped epoxy and I didn't until I saw the boxes at the end of the video. It really added a nice touch when it contrasted with the smooth wood finish.

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Thanks so much Chad, glad you liked the video man!

[@Shadowfussel]

those are stunning! i love the look of the hammered rivets, that gives the boxes a really lovely touch, and the texture on the epoxy alone brings a whole new dimension to the word "river box"

[@ViTTEN]

Really natural & beautiful🙂

[@stevekoperski5997]

Those are some amazing fly boxes!!! My personal favorite is the textured box. Beautiful work!!

[@jongregory886]

Bravo sir.. excellent all the way around. I like the fact you actually used what you made. Art and function. Perfect.

[@BenTaylor11]

These all look so good. I really like the epoxy down the middle and the textured look adds some great character. Truthfully though, I don’t think you can go wrong with any of these looks. They are beautiful pieces of art but also functional. Keep doing what you do.

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Thanks so much, I think all of them have their own unique character.

[@hf8685]

Beautiful. The textured epoxy gives the effect of ripples in water. Makes we want to try fly fishing. Well done.

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Thanks bud, and you should definitely try fly fishing! It’s very rewarding

[@anthonycox1662]

Love the textured epoxy - looks like ripples on the water! Very appropriate! 👏🏻👏🏻

[@kieranfoster902]

Very clever. Great idea. They are stunning little boxes. As a fly box, I like the one with the apoxy down the middle. Looks like a river. Very apt being a fishing fly box.

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Thanks so much. I like that one a lot too.

[@hugoubenoit8392]

You have the most beautiful flies box of the world !!!! Congretulation of France.

[@mickspriggs7894]

At first i didn't like the textured look but then i saw the finished product and looks bloody killer!

[@kathleengray106]

I like the textured carvings and just the plain style. Both are great

[@drftkng.]

the scallop texture is very cool.. gives it a water look.

[@aaronstultz2593]

For a fly box...the scalloped epoxy makes it look like water, very fitting!

[@markpeacock1956]

Love them all, but big fan of the gouged look, and personally like the pivoting opener - great work, lovely project!

[@taylorsaysso7817]

These are spectacular! I really like the scalloped texture on the epoxy sections. It looks like the surface of the water in a stream.

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Thanks man!

[@JohnWehrle]

I really like the copper rivet pivot and the texture on the epoxy. The texture on the epoxy alone and not the wood makes it look like a river or a stream or a shoreline or something. Very nice. I want to try this now.

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Thanks John. I agree I like the carving on just the epoxy too

[@kduhamel]

They are all beautiful. I love the carving in the epoxy. It makes it look like flowing water. Great work.

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Thanks bud! Much appreciated 👍

[@nesterperiwinkle]

Beautiful job on all the boxes. They are all works of art.

[@jeffkrug5541]

All the boxes are beautiful my favorite box was the experimental gouge. Love the look of this fly box.

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Thanks Jeff. That one is definitely unique. My wife doesn’t like it but I do.

[@TheAussiePirate]

Those textured boxes really draw the eye! Amazing how that one extra detail adds so much to the overall effect

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Thanks Carl. I might try that effect on a larger piece too

[@joaquinchea2620]

Beautiful fly boxes, the textured river was my favorite one, you do great work, thanks for sharing!