Making a Blanket Chest

[@steverochon1620]

You are turning into one of my favorite YT woodworkers. Please consider telling your story of how you came to the craft, how you trained, who influenced you, etc. I think many of us who watched you regularly would like that insight if you're willing to share it.

[@SawyerDesign]

Thanks Steve! I’ll definitely do that at some point. Probably will work it into a build as I tried this before and i had no idea how to edit. It was super boring lol

[@joeywelch8336]

You are absolutely a master of your tools, and you are incredibly imaginative. I have never observed the technique of moving a bandsaw mid-cut before, either.

[@robslifting4life]

Non-amateurs would prep the area before cutting. No matter how small the shop. "technique" hahahaha

[@markmcintire3401]

All I can say is wow! I really like how the curve of the legs and middle design compliments each other. Another piece of art. You really get me thinking out of the box. Great video! Your one of a kind!

[@SawyerDesign]

Thanks Mark! Always fun to play that line of symmetry and asymmetry. Glad to share the spark and thank you for watching

[@teaguewhite26]

You definitely should have many more subscribers, you're truly an artist! Great job on flaring "a box" build.

[@nelsnn]

Nice ash you got there, oh and the box is great too

[@Richard.Dawson]

"I'm just gonna redo the center portion, which is pretty easy, I just have to do everything over again." The fact that half your viewers don't pick up on this is pretty hilarious.

[@maxgruber9883]

Love this one! Really pulled out a lot of techniques on this fella! Curious on one thing - if you could start over would you still leave the two knots on the front or use different pieces of wood with a smooth front? They caught my eye in the money shots and were a little bit distracting from the other amazing details you incorporated. A masterpiece either way 👍

[@jmwoodcraft7842]

How you only have

[@SawyerDesign]

Hahaha hope I get hot like Angelina 😂 thanks so much John! So happy to hear sharing my work inspires others

[@GregsGarage]

Digging the details. Still catching up on your catalog of vids. Enjoying them a lot.

[@larrypostma2866]

I’ve always loved my banana hammock but now I feel a huge hole that can only be filled with a banana box. Beautiful pillow dungeon really!

[@andrewjakakas2502]

It still amazes me that 6 turds didn’t like this video, but I guess you cant fix stupid. Great job fantastic craftsmanship.

[@SawyerDesign]

Thanks man! Can’t please everyone. Probably the music 🤷‍♂️

[@andrewbrown8148]

Wow, beautifully designed chest, Nick~! I really like the idea of using Cherry for the accents because like you said, it will darken with time and really stand out. Don't pay attention to the others asking for Walnut....I dig your White Ash~!! ;-)

[@MCsCreations]

Fantastic, Nick! That's a real work of art! 😃 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@SawyerDesign]

Hey much appreciated MC!

[@donnysarvis]

Absolutely stunning as usual Nick! Really love the end grain veneer concept. Your creativity makes me want to try harder! Thanks for sharing, and I love a nice piece of white ash.

[@mattmacneil4004]

Once again Nick, great build! Love your stuff, look forward to the next build

[@SawyerDesign]

Thanks a ton, Matt!

[@dans5697]

Really like how you brought the tits and ash together with the lid latch. Amazing build. I now hate our 10,000 blankets a little less.

[@J-dizzle2021]

Lol. He doe that well.

[@lethylxistns4759]

Awesome design and contrast in your wood choices👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@christophercastor6666]

Loves me some White Ash! Shazam! In the Rock Paper Scissors of Tree Cadaver Competition, White Ash crushes Walnuts any day. As always, Thank You -CY Castor

[@DynaDad]

#SmallShopLife ... hmmm, I live/work in Japan (retired mil) and I have been "tempted" to do a video vignette of my #SmallShopSeriously ... all the makers who complain about "small" workspaces will count their blessings, lol... regardless, great content and love your process and technique(s); keep it coming! ;)

[@byOldHand]

Great build Nick, I enjoyed the whole video and special thanks for 11:28 , made me smile 😊😊 Thank you for sharing this beautiful work with us.

[@alanr745]

Sawyer my man, not going to lie, I love it and hate it. Curves are awesome. Overall form is pretty cool....but something about it make me say yes and no. LOL Either way, your work is VERY impressive. Well done mate!

[@marchebert9813]

While walnut is absolutely beautiful, using it in a project like this would overpower the design. In my opinion. Ash is a good choice.

[@jelias9247]

Sorry I’m late, but I looked through all of the comments and no one mentioned “That’s tits!” So I guess it’s gonna be left to me. I thought that was hilarious! Had to actually play it twice to make sure that’s what I saw. Very funny! 🤣 Btw, love your work! You are just incredible!!

[@kellyfrost-cook4932]

Love your humor. The commentary keeps it interesting, approachable and entertaining. Keep being you.

[@thomlipiczky9021]

I really admire both your technical skill and your "design on the fly" approach. But to my eye, I think you went overboard on this one. Too much going on. Just because you can do something doesn't mean you should. I also love to work with ash--even "torrified" ash, which has a lovely brown color throughout. Check it out. I'm a big fan of your work and your production values! Thanks!

[@BandSWoodcraft]

OH, I forgot to ask, where did you go for the inspiration on this build? Anything in particular or was it your customary peyote and absinthe fueled bender?

[@SawyerDesign]

Haha puhlease, this was mostly ketamine and dmt, but the legs were inspired by one of Fortunes pieces (construction/vibe, anyway) www.michaelfortune.com/images/DSC009966.jpg

[@neilf4128]

Hi. It took me a while to get to this video. First... Really awesome. I love the commentary. I love the running thought on how can you improve what has already been done a thousand times. Now I understand which comment you asked about... "Love for my White Ash..." I thought that was a somewhat clever and funny play on woods... words. Thank you for your craft. Great job.

[@1deerndingo]

Two words - Double Dovetales. Inlaid Dovetales. OK 4 but I dare ya". In fact, I double dare ya".

[@greenberetwoodworks6458]

I'm a new subscriber to your channel and hobby woodworker. You have some very cool designs, great job on the videos. Keep up the great work!

[@Eweber007]

Great work, My only critique would be that you could have added a little bit more curve the the end pieces or swoopy leg. Thanks for showing your work

[@nancybrennemann2203]

The build is outstanding, the detail work precise and creative. My only wish was for a matching end grain veneer on top center. But that’s just candles on the icing on the cake😊

[@StockCM]

Had to drop a like for the white ash joke, stuck around for the build. Great workmanship.

[@laroseauxboisrosewoodwoodw8585]

Ok even if i don’t like ash …. You made some desings that is very attractive and takes your eyes off the wood and more on the looks 👍🏼👏 Oh and nice toutch with the walnut 😜🇨🇦❤️

[@jackmurphy7850]

That is my favourite video thus far, beautiful cabinet, glory box or whatever you'd choose to call it, talented 😀

[@hebierob]

Sick all the way!!! You make everything look so easy! Blessings!!

[@Leo-ry6hp]

Doesn't matter the size of the chest, quilts and pillows will always end up on a chair in the room.... great build love the details

[@PolySammo]

Beautiful. Thanks for telling why youake the decisions that you do with each part.

[@Squig911]

A ryobi miter saw and a festool track saw; the duality of man. This is one of my fave channels though.

[@mattkent655]

For all your high end tools, you have the ryobi sliding mitre saw. What motivated you to choose that one over the others available to you? I'm curious as that's the next piece I'm going to buy

[@ps603]

Wood Artist..I am catching up..Is there one with secret compartments?

[@alanmclennan8797]

Great build as usual, my only comment would be, I thought a nice piece of darker timber on top of the legs to bring them up to the same level as the lid and just finish it that bit more. But thats just me.

[@jerryrudolph6603]

Nice work. A century from now no one will mistake this piece from Made in China.

[@TomChampion-d4h]

I do not like the sides. The rest is beautiful. If the sides were more a part of the chest structure it might blend in better?

[@blainerueckwald]

I like how you tied the front and the top together with the curved triangles, the swoops leg design, meh.

[@edcrego396]

Every thing except the legs to me they looked like an after thought or ad on I like the idea but something is clicking in my eyes your an amazing wood worker the chest it self is awesome

[@no-page]

Why didn't you center the end grain veneer pattern on the front? That is a focal point and it just looks wrong to me.

[@letsgowoodwork2272]

Nice piece of ash. It’s nice to see something get made that’s not walnut. Nice work.

[@quirtdrozario9983]

Absolutely stunning. Your work unquestionably has the WOW factor.

[@SawyerDesign]

Hey thanks so much!

[@boryscholewinski4370]

I've said you're bananas before haven't I? Amazing how you complicate things as you go, instead of sticking to the plan or hasting to finish. BTW was the bandsaw cut / music beat synchro intentional? Around 13min?

[@SawyerDesign]

Haha definitely a little bananas. Thanks Borys. And yes, I enjoy editing to the beat. Takes forever, but the effect is cool.

[@grantwilliams630]

I love ash and I think it's going to be more special with time thanks to the beetles destroying massive amounts of it.

[@muckinfunday]

You have some awesome skills!! WOW.. This is beautiful!!

[@kdavidwhite8376]

Being a Cherry enthusiast I actually like Ash.. great work

[@did4h2k]

how come you look way younger than i thought it takes years of experience to get to a level like this? ;)

[@welovemarbles7191]

Just found your channel. Great videos!

[@alanblasczyk1779]

Another qualty piece of fine furniture with unique design.

[@dan__________________]

I feel like this box is made to hold thongs. You could have one for every day of the year in there.

[@creedsexton296]

I love the whole fricken thing.... you are really getting good at the designing end as well as your technique.... Loving it, my new favorite maker for sure...

[@SawyerDesign]

Thanks so much! Really appreciate the love 🤙

[@czerstwy22]

I love ash, shame that it isn't used more often (on youtube at least).

[@stevelafrate1968]

love the curves and the end grain laminate. Not a huge fan of the legs though.

[@MrDfurlong]

Wonderful design and woodworking technique

[@dieselrugg]

Someone forgot to hit the thumbs down twice....LOL

[@SawyerDesign]

Haha damn people not reading the fine print and stuff. Someone mentioned it was someone’s wife mad at the pillow comment. Understandable lol

[@dieselrugg]

@@SawyerDesign haha! brother that could be true!!

[@HansHoffmeister]

Another great build! Nice work.

[@brettgl21]

1. I love how you did the feet on the ends. 2. You said pegged.

[@mikekirkelie4037]

Came for the wood, stayed for the wood and the music.

[@crandallwoodworking2988]

Great build, as usual! I love to watch the dovetailing and planing.

[@SawyerDesign]

Glad you enjoy it! Thank you

[@ShadRS]

Excellent, I've been looking for a good banana box!

[@EricRoy85]

Wow! I always get excited when I see a notification for a new video of yours. You definitely did not disappoint. I love that you continue to challenge yourself and push for more than "the usual". Oh, and yeah, I love me a nice piece of white Ash! Edit: Staring at the finished piece, I noticed that front panel looks like a nice piece of white ash too! 😂

[@SawyerDesign]

No shortage of fine ash in this shop 🕺🏼

[@JustSomeITguy]

I admire you doing the dovetails entirely by hand, but I will stick to my Leigh D⁴R pro jig. With the extra finger sets it does some really nice offset inlayed dovetails, if you want to make those " boring" dovetails more challenging again, do some inset ones 😜

[@augustwest8559]

Anyone know what school this guy went to that taught design.

[@stacystarnes2147]

Way to think outside of the box! Whaaaahhhht! Lol

[@dejangaavrilovic7584]

watch all your videos,you are a real crafstman

[@DominusFeles]

Finally a box worthy of stashing my bananas 🍌

[@c.a.g.1977]

Said it before, say it again: your designs are awesome, Nick!

[@SawyerDesign]

You’re awesome thank you!

[@michaelginn8467]

Your videos are great man... Keep it up!

[@AlainPilon]

banana tray! 🙂You innuendo is so entertaining!

[@badcat4707]

Somebodys wife didn't like your crack about her 7000 pillows and she gave you a thumbs down ;-) lol ;-) BTW , the stitched leather cap on your hold fast is brilliant ! I just glued a chunk of Saddle leather to mine / might have to up grade them ;-)

[@SawyerDesign]

Bahaha probably 🤷‍♂️ not sorry. Those little socks are awesome. I love these ones I picked up from calavera tool.

[@andrechadwick4233]

Hey Nick , You are an artist and a craftsman nice job keep up the good work

[@SawyerDesign]

Thanks so much Andre!

[@paulmichal]

You do amazing work. I'm curious, how much of the design is "on the fly" vs requested by the customer. How much artistic license were you allowed with this project?

[@SawyerDesign]

Hey thanks Paul. I give drawings of the basic shape to clients. The details are all on the fly and I let them know this up front. If there’s something I’m on the fence about, I’ll bring them in on it, but usually that just leads to decision fatigue for them.

[@mattelias721]

Ash is useful for more than just baseball bats. Great execution, dude. I imagine you could overcomplicate making a set of toy wooden blocks, but then again, I'd still watch and thumbs-up that vid. Since you asked: I'd have made the leg supports curve up and out (essentially flipping them upside down), and have the lid extend over those edges... just me.

[@SawyerDesign]

Haha probably. Thanks man. That would certainly change up the vibe a bunch!

[@JoelSilvaraci20-09-BH]

beautiful job Nick, congrats

[@samuelameyer]

I’m surprised you only have 41k subs… May the algorithm gods bless you! I am very impressed at your skill/age ratio. How did you learn so quickly? I am starting out my garage shot at age 30 and, the things you’re able to build amaze me.

[@SawyerDesign]

Haha thanks Sam! Same age. I actually only started 3.5 years ago in 2018 with some really terrible patio furniture from reclaimed cedar pickets and pin nails (no glue). 😂 Fell hard down the rabbit hole ever since

[@brianframe7949]

Man, I love your channel. I make guitars and I find your work inspirational. Keep it up

[@SawyerDesign]

Hey thanks Brian! Man that’s quite the compliment. I look up to luthiers skill a lot

[@benrudman3917]

Crushed it as usual. I work with ash in some way on almost every project I build. I love using it. Good to hear the feedback on the q5. It’s been in my shopping cart for a year now. I need an upgrade from the earlex I’m using, just havnt taken that plunge yet. -Ben

[@SawyerDesign]

Man it’s pretty incredible. I love how it sprays. Thanks Ben!

[@TheJackalope312]

Dude, how do you sharpen your tools. your shavings look better than any project I've done..

[@SawyerDesign]

Haha I just use stones and a veritas guide

[@thewoodshop69]

It doesn't matter about the wood its the content

[@marka.schlueter9918]

Just stumbled across your site and subscribed. Truly amazing. Do you sell these pieces? Are they ordered special by someone? And if so, what is the cost? The quality is great so I'm just wondering what the price "would" be if you sold them. I cannot even venture a guess.

[@SawyerDesign]

Hey thanks so much Mark! I work solely on commission. Most of my pieces are in the $5-$15k range.

[@RobRobertson1000]

Informative - tick Entertaining - tick Oh, and inspiring - tick there too Nick :)

[@SawyerDesign]

Thanks Rob! Glad you liked it

[@5thavenuestudios]

Really like watching first of just wanna say it’s cool seeing how your mind works. But why did you spray your finish over your hinges? Instead of taking the top off and doing it in 2 pieces? Just wondering if that was an oops? Thanks again for the video.

[@SawyerDesign]

Thanks Nick! I always clear my brass because I hate how brass ages. The antique patina from hand oil and air doesn’t really vibe with my design aesthetic like the new brushed metal.

[@scottmcfarland1177]

Came out awesome! White ash is a great wood!

[@daniellangdon5514]

Love your work man. Your eye for design is amazing. True master of the craft which is inspiring. How did you attach the center endgrain inlay to the two halves of the front?

[@SawyerDesign]

Thanks man. It just slides in and has a fixed post/dowel than holds it in but allows it to float as the case moves

[@budlloyd3127]

awesome work! my first time coming across your channel, so glad I did. subscribed and can't wait to see more!

[@SawyerDesign]

Hey thanks so much Bud

[@munteanvld]

I’ve watched lots of wood working channels. Mate you deserve all the best. God bless you!!! You inspire me a lot. Thank you.

[@dolliemainor1156]

Very nice ,merry Christmas 🎄

[@jrsanacore2310]

Really beautiful! Great talent! I would be curious how did you spend on wood for your builds?

[@SawyerDesign]

Depends on species. For this ash, I think it was something around $3 usd /bf

[@worldtreedesign]

Great design work as always

[@richardroy61]

You have shamed me to get back in my shop. Thank you for the inspiring push.

[@SawyerDesign]

Love to hear that! Thanks for watching Richard 🤙

[@drewx10]

Cool design elements, and there are lot of elements. The sliding tray, the endgrain veneer, and the curves along the lid and panels are interesting and cool. The side leg lifter things I like except for the the way they lean in along the front plane. The geometry doesn't work right. My complements to the choices of lens for the video and lighting.

[@SawyerDesign]

Hey thanks! Just picked up some new glass and lighting. Glad it shows!

[@homesteadorbust]

Wish I had your artistic ability. Hard for me to think outside the “box”

[@SawyerDesign]

It’s harder than the woodworking for sure, but it’s a muscle and can be trained stronger with relentless experimentation. Definitely a frustrating exercise at times though.

[@keytr0n13]

Love your work. I haven't made it through your whole playlist yet, but like Steve Rochon, I'd love to hear your story. Everybody has a story and when you share it, you'll probably become part of someone else's story.

[@Charlie-dm5ug]

Can't imagine what those 8 "unlikes" are about. Great build. Great video...