Making a Cool Little Box from a Log - Scrapwood Challenge Ep54

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I've been itching to make a hand tool only project for a while and I have to say it is super satisfying. If only had more time then I would do a lot more of it.
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[@PaskMakes]

The Dart [Launch Pricing]: paskmakes.com/the-dart-launch/ I've been itching to make a hand tool only project for a while and I have to say it is super satisfying. If only had more time then I would do a lot more of it. :)

[@SpaceMulva]

You should put two small magnets in the bottom piece of foam to pull the marking blade down into the box so it doesn't bang into the lid over its lifetime.

[@TiriPon]

Do you ever burn your firewood? 😉😂

[@BiggMo]

I have two Darts on order… one for me and one to be gifted this Christmas.

[@edpopelas2844]

I ordered one of the darts. I have a marking knife but that one is so nice I just couldn’t resist. The box is a fantastic idea, may just have to make one for the dart.

[@mikeebrady]

Is it already sold out? The link goes to a 404 page.

[@samheck3]

Love the scrap wood challenge series, thanks for bringing it back!

[@xxPenjoxx]

Didn't realise how much I missed the jingle 😄

[@CitizenAyellowblue]

I second that!

[@PaskMakes]

No worries Sam - Glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@garyloko7351]

The author does like to from scratch, kzbin.infoUgkxbnOKZBE4evMO5V2vroHeCjq6d_MV6wJO shaping and trimming wood from large blocks into fine finished products. As another reviewer mentioned, most projects require a lot of high-dollar equipment that most of us don’t have the room or budget for. But, knowing how to do these things, even if we won’t be able to practise the full stack project, is still great.

[@BiggMo]

“…Men who love the journey will go farther than the man seeking a destination…” This is why Pask is amazing as a woodworker and as a teacher.

[@daniellerodgers6493]

Oh wow I love that

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much - I really appreciate that! :)

[@rebeccajesse4604]

you know, sometimes I am jealous of the amazing tools you have, but honestly, it's like knitting, you can have all the fancy equipment in the world but if you can't knit you can't knit. Hobbyists collect tools over time (in yarn world we say its 2 hobbys, buying the stuff and using it...) but that doesn't mean all of them are absolutely necessary. Having a calculator doesn't make you good at math but it sure speeds things up when you know what you're doing. I really enjoy your videos, no matter the tools you use!

[@tofmcwilliams887]

You've a teacher's soul. Taking the time to cater to those commenters who didn't take the time to look back through your library of videos is above and beyond. It continually amazes me how people will make snarky and petulant posts on an artist's FREE! studio with accompanying tutorial. Would they complain while on a trip to the Louvre that there are too many master pieces and not enough finger paintings and soap carvings? Lastly, your talent and creativity show through, but the tools are for a CRAFT. A craftsman builds their tools and equipment along with their capability. You have clearly shown this through time on your channel. You do a wonderful job educating and modeling how you create. For me, some are reminders, some are challenging but accessible, and others are "Damn that's impressive. Maybe someday" Keep on as you were. You are truly exceptional at what you do and how you share it. The channel has been solidly in my top five for years.

[@rodfrey]

Oh, man, the "if only I had all your tools" crowd. I'm 100% sure that anybody who says that, if they were gifted Norm Abram's workshop, would spend exactly the same amount of time building things that they currently do. I'm also 100% sure they haven't watched more than a smattering of your videos, otherwise they'd know you could build useful and lovely things even if you had to start by knapping flint you found in the backyard.

[@-Tholos-]

So true, I have some nice tooling but I could not do half the stuff Neal does because I don't nearly have his level op patience.

[@bruinflight1]

Hand tools have made some of the most breathtaking furniture and architecture in history, this project notwithstanding.

[@barry.w.christie]

There is a certain satisfaction that you only get when using hand tools and it's even more rewarding when you make something perfectly that way. I've never understood people complaining about the tools someone has, we all start off with the most basic tools, after a lot of hard work and effort you can sometimes afford to buy better and more expensive tools!! Immediately thought about Rob Cosman as you started doing the dovetails, then you mentioned him ... a truly superb source of information.

[@GrandadTinkerer]

You just took me back fifty-odd years Neil. I built a very similar one in high school woodwork class!

[@Violaetor]

Honestly, anyone commenting about your shop or tool use/collection has never sat down and watched many of your videos. Fool's, all of them! Thanks for the great videos Neil, I'm still waiting for you to build your airship.

[@G.S.W.SewmesomeMusic]

Your videos are the reason they invented coffee and quiet mornings thanks 👍☮️

[@ArchEdge]

Great Video Neil - Much Appreciated. I wouldnt take all comments to heart. There are alot of people who would believe that with an unlimited budget, anyone can make anything - and thats far from the truth. The lack of noise and dust if my favorite part of working with hand tools.

[@zTribalstylerz]

Love you pask! Hope people aren't bullying you. Lots of us have been here for years and know how good you are at everything! So power tools or no power tools, I appreciate your content. Cheers bro!

[@user-oe9xe8mv6t]

There's something deeply satisfying about using a decent hand plane.

[@Goalsplus]

I think people who complain about the amount of tools you have are just looking for excuses and shouldn't be paid any attention. Like other makers you only make things which can be made with the tools you have. The question of what to make and in what manner is always answered with what tools you have in mind.

[@schannor]

"If you want to make something, there really isn't any excuse." Love that!

[@benmishoe5999]

Kudos to you Neal for another great project. Anyone who accuses you of being nothing but a power tool junkie clearly has never watched your channel. Ignore the haters and keep making this great content that inspires the rest of us!!

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks Ben! :)

[@StevenHodder]

KZbin Commenter: "Start with a garage with $xxxxxx worth of tools..." Pask: *makes absolute art with a handsaw and a couple of hand planes* I could hear the mic drop all the way in Canada :D

[@BiggMo]

Interestingly… if you study Pask’s shop to other KZbin creators, it’s obvious Pask’s shop has developed over time, like any normal shop. It’s not an obvious Powermatic or Laguna or (insert brand) sponsored shop. Pask has a lot of humble equipment

[@sunderark]

@@BiggMo A lot of them he's restored himself too. So he's pretty much the average dude, but man he does everything at such a high level it's so impressive. Heck more than anything his photography skills are really good too.

[@warrenmunn3224]

Wood by Wright is also a good reference for making with only hand tools. He is amazingly informative and also very entertaining.

[@charlvanniekerk8009]

Wood working and/or Carpentry are hobbies or jobs that will last a lifetime. If done well the tools will grow with the hobby and the skills of the individual along with it. Those complaining about the fact that you use fancy tools are focusing on completely the wrong thing, the skill is still there, orders of magnitude above what you can show on youtube, fancy tools are only there to make the process easier and more enjoyable for you and for us. Thank you for showing us how you made this beautiful box, hopefully those commentors will stop their angry typing and pick up a chisel

[@__Timo__]

Even if you have a machine park worth a lot - those annoyed people maybe think you all bought it new and on one day. Very nice episode today - this will annoy those bullys even more, because for good woodworking you need patience, skill and experience! Good job.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks Timo! :)

[@kennethkeiser]

😮 Everytime a video is released by Pask Makes it's like getting a gift... Exciting and I immediately stop what I'm doing and press play. Thanks Neil for the awesome knowledge you share.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much Kenneth - Glad you enjoy the videos! :)

[@corinkayaker]

If I had a tens of thousands of dollars worth of tools in my workshop I could make a beautiful box with hand tools too. Oh wait? I do have a shop with a lot of tools! I am not going to though. Kudos to you. I ordered a marking knife. Now I will have two. Also the title is click bait. You did use a power tool. I saw you working on the table of your saw stop at one point so I am calling FAIL! Love your work mate. Great project. True scrap wood challenge even if fire wood is not scrap wood. There I said it 😂😂😅❤

[@PaskMakes]

You really do have a lot of tools, way more than me! You really don't have any excuse, I think you should make a box with hand tools. Firewood/Scrap wood = same thing! :)

[@c.a.mcdivitt9722]

I always love it when you do hand tool projects. Reminds me that just because half of my stuff is dirt cheap and/or inaccurate doesn't mean I can't do the job properly.

[@PaskMakes]

Glad you enjoyed it! As I said in the video, the main thing is sharp tools. Even cheaper tools can be sharpened pretty well, they may not hold an edge for as long as a quality tool but they should still work. :)

[@provostkhot]

I have to say. I don't watch Netflix. Nor Hbo, disney, etc. I only consume KZbin as an entertainment. And that's easily the most enjoyable video I've watched this whole year. Thank You.

[@PkmHax]

I was thinking about how much I miss the scrapbook challenges when I was watching your last video. Well played Sir.

[@okayusa6608]

I have enjoyed watching you collect your power tools, and building useful accessories for them. Heck, I've enjoyed everything I've seen on your channel.

[@allystrya]

Agreed, I personally don’t like metalwork in the least but enjoy watching Neil perform and he makes me wish I like it 😂

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much - glad you enjoy the videos! I have a couple of new tools I haven't really used or shown yet which will be exciting. :)

[@okayusa6608]

@@PaskMakes I'm looking forward to seeing them.

[@Maker-G]

So good to see the scrap wood challenge, they are always a delight!

[@PaskMakes]

I don't make them often but I'm sure there'll still be more in the future. :)

[@TheRealEstate]

Neil!!!! Thank you so much. I played this video and heard the song and almost woke up my son because I was so loud with excitement! I just paused the video to write this. Waiting now

[@_spacegoat_]

What kind of a craftsman is this who can make me sit and watch an entire video about the making of a simple box? As usual, excellent work and a joy to watch, Mr. Pask.

[@PaskMakes]

Glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@Vickie-Bligh]

Neil, that box was lovely. I have a handmade box my daddy made in Australia during WWII. It fascinated me my whole life and to see a similar type of box made now, brings him back to me. Thanks so much. You are a very special man.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much Vickie - glad it brought back some memories! :)

[@jjpiatek3294]

when you took that shaving off and added it to your lid.... my jaw hit the floor. WOW!

[@JasonOvalles]

Life is enjoyable and frustrating. At least you got a handmade wooden box at the end of this!

[@juneritchie2498]

Very beautiful box! It is inspiring; your enthusiasm and enjoyment are catching. 👍

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much June - it really is fun working with hand tools! :)

[@VanDamArtisan]

Of all the people on KZbin, I can't believe you're the one getting grief about not using hand tools!

[@cjmunich7897]

I love the scrapwood challenge series! Greetings from the other side of the earth 🇩🇪

[@linuxjcajca7806]

This isn't a box, it's a work of art! Many thanks for the video.

[@Hubilicious90]

Tbh, If there’s one maker who doesn’t overly relay on complex machinery it’s you, Neil. I mean yeah the milling machine gets heaps of use lately, but instead of just saying „oh, but you can achieve the same thing with a hacksaw and some files“ (like all the others do) you actually prove that from time to time 👍🏻

[@jacoblong5599]

I’m always impressed with your level of patience. Amazing work as always!

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much Jacob! :)

[@donaldadams5342]

Hi, I am new to your channel after stumbling on to it. I am a retired 83 yr. old former Senior Master of Art with the South Australian Education Dept. I was retired at the age of 47 on disability & now find it extremely difficulty to work with my hands but I still have a go, just not as well finished as things once were. One Of the areas I majored in was Sculpture & that was very predominantly in Wood. I love watching people working with SHARP wood tools & use to take my own to Sculpture lessons on a small sack truck because I detested what they provided & NOBODY could borrow my tools. Thought your little Knife box was an excellent project, good to inspire other people. Will be catching up with some of your other videos for sure. Cheers, Don from South Aust.

[@BuffaloBillsSon]

My knife arrived today!!! I’m so happy with it!!! Thank you so much Neil it really is amazing!!!!!!! Thank you!

[@billmccabe9601]

That Japanese shavings are phenomenal. That little box is true craftsmanship. Beauty, form and function...WOW! I keep remembering a quote I saved from Buckminster Fuller, something like 'When arriving at a solution to a problem, if the answer also is not beautiful, then it's not the right answer'.

[@davidowens989]

Good to see Scrap wood challenge again.

[@allystrya]

Thank you for validating my purchase of mini spring clamps (even though I bought mine because I just adore miniature anything).

[@trevhaydon5090]

Hi Neil, Can't wait for my "Dart" to arrive, Thank you. I loved this video, right up to the bit where you said it was for one of your patrons, and then my heart sank. 🤣😂🤣 but of course, it makes perfect sense. Simply a stunning box for the Dart. Congratulations and thank you for sharing the content. As always Neil, Love and Respect from North London UK.

[@negotiableaffections]

Simply beautiful, Neil. I'd be happy enough with just the box. The Dart is a superb bonus!

[@greglamphier4430]

Love all your projects! Power tools or elbow grease they’re all creative and well done… And by the way.. collecting tools is one of the best parts about being a woodworker/maker.. your shop is gorgeous and it’s obvious that you’ve spent a lifetime assembling the set up you have.. you should be proud. I hope to get to that size shop one day.. until then I’ll keep building. 🤞🏼👊🏻👍🏼

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks Greg! I agree on collecting tools and building a workshop, it really is a fun process. Good luck with yours! :)

[@alansimpson596]

As an enthusiastic hobby woodworker I found this video to be most interesting as the result of using hand tools only, something I used to do before the introduction of so many power tools. I think every woodworker should begin by using hand tools if only to build in the basic skills.

[@TheBookDoctor]

Scrapwood Challenge is always enjoyable!

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

Some times the simple things are the best. A hand made gift is extra special.

[@Dr_Satan]

Beautiful, and congratulations to the lucky fan who gets this functional art!

[@PaskMakes]

Thank you! :)

[@ianvicedomini2648]

It's great to hear the scrapwood challenge theme again Neil and I reckon you're going to have a thoroughly happy customer with that beautiful marking knife box mate. Fantastic video

[@lexshizumdot2115]

You are creative and patient, and I love your vids. I don't get the problem with you working with power tools or not, or that you do metal work as well. I love what you create because it's great work, because you try new things, new methods, you're evolving, and that's the beauty and the interest of it for me. The process, what skills you gather along the way, and how those skills in return help you with new tools (any tool) and new projects. (Also the jigs. How you manage to find a solution by building them always amazes me). That's a beautiful work you are doing.

[@capatainnemo]

these little boxes were our first project in woodworking class at school

[@samanthadean1083]

Yes!!! Scrapwood Challenge!!! Awesome job!!! ❤️❤️❤️👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@pippanappleton2421]

I love hand tool projects but I don’t want to only see those. I love seeing tools I don’t have so I can decide whether I might consider one in the future; inspiration for loads of different types of projects. Love the scrap wood challenges AND the complex/multiple tools projects. They’re inspiring & I always learn something new

[@scroungasworkshop4663]

You have way to much talent for just one man. Brilliant. Cheers mate, Stuart.

[@BobbysJesmondWorkshop]

As soon as I saw it was a scrap wood challenge I hit the like button. I stand by it 🙌

[@serefine927]

A NEW SCRAPWOOD CHALLENGE HECK YES !!!!!!!!!!!

[@billbaggins9961]

I really enjoyed this true hand made project. Thank you for displaying the art of woodworking.

[@metabeard3788]

that tiny router plane is so cool!

[@TheUncleRuckus]

Finally, I've been hoping for a new Scrap Wood Challenge for quite a while. One of my favorite series! 👍👍

[@PaskMakes]

No worries - hope you enjoyed it! :)

[@therealzilch]

Nice. As a bowmaker, who only uses one power tool (a bandsaw, to cut boards and blanks). I can testify to the continuing functionality of hand tools. cheers from sunny Vienna, Scott

[@richardwinlondon9689]

Great to see you use traditional tools and methods which I was taught in school

[@danfromnorth52]

What a great small project Neil. It has inspired me to get my forgotten hand tools out and have a go at something like this. As always, you provide so many interesting tricks like holding a piece with tape and ca glue. Lucky patreon that is getting this wonderful gift.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks Dan and awesome you're inspired to dust off the hand tools. :)

[@boryscholewinski4370]

This is futile. You are still going to find a troll barking that you sharpened that plane knife on a Tormec 🤣🤣🤣 Love it.

[@paulschwartz6074]

Beautiful little box, Neil, and super satisfying to watch you do everything with hand tools.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks Paul - it really was a fun challenge! :)

[@beachsketch3531]

Great tips for hand tool woodworking! I like that tip about the ca glue and tape! Makes it quick to plane both boards at the same time. Thanks for sharing!

[@pmdinaz]

A true firewood scrap challenge! Some of that wood is good! nicely finished!

[@alflud]

It may be made from scrap and sure, it may decompose and rot away but it's worth is actually priceless because it's worth is in how personal it is. It's a beautiful gift.

[@bramweinreder2346]

Nice job! Top tip from Ben at Crimson Guitars: if you ever find yourself planing end grain, make sure to wet it a little. Leaves a really clean finish and it makes it super easy.

[@shooksings]

I “like” these for the awesome projects and the awesome accent. Always learn a ton!

[@hombre3000]

Such a great video - not only showcases what you can do with hand tools, but really stresses the point that you can do something great if you're smart about it and you simply put in the hours. Very impressive.

[@leonardomapache]

It's a luxury item. That box belongs in a fancy studio.

[@alexclausen5480]

Beautiful as always! Glad the see the SWC is back!!

[@rjung_ch]

Just beautiful! 👍💪✌

[@philipripper1522]

those little clamps were so cute

[@neffk]

A few big wood screws make excellent low-profile planing stops. You can screw them below flush so they're out of the way or set them at any height. The bigger the better and they start to flex quite a bit if they're extended more than say 1/4 in above the surface of the bench.

[@tex24]

Wow! Real woodworking skills at work! Love this video. Fun to see what you can do on a low budget and with skills and time.

[@klausschleicher523]

I love hand tool projects. A few two months ago I started to build my workbench with a nearly hand tolls only project. I only made the long cuts with the table saw and I will sand it with a power sander . But every thing else is done with hand tools. After jointing all the wood for the tabletop, legs and stretchers I got an inflammation in my elbow. This happens when you let a computer guy do physical work. ;-)

[@kkupsky6321]

Yay! I needed that song. Nearly number one. Behind Drachifinel dry dock but glad to hear it. What a great song. Lovely work too. But great song.

[@YaaLFH]

Truly handmade, wonderful.

[@howder1951]

Another work of art, and it didn't take long to see the veneer come into use. Enjoyed the video, cheers!

[@PaskMakes]

Thank you - I was keen to put the yosegi to use. :)

[@tomim7187]

Neil, as always its a pleasure watch you work.

[@goblin900dunsanylord]

I get surprised! You work as great, great master! Beutiful work! Besides, I understand your english, some times I missed words or sentences of anglo speaker, but with you; all perfect! Greetings from Mexico!

[@PaskMakes]

Thank you very much!

[@alberttreado3713]

Got my “Dart”! I love it!

[@dirkkrohn1907]

Now that is some nice wood you picked out Pask.

[@joewhitney4097]

I think it turned out beautiful. I learned a few tricks I would not have thought of until seeing you use them. Great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@captbuscemi]

Thanks for another amazing video Neil! +1 with the Rob Cosman recommendation, he’s an amazing teacher with innovative methods, you’re both great inspirations.

[@PaskMakes]

Glad you enjoyed it - agree that Rob is a great teacher. :)

[@woowaptibam5253]

Very cool project! Every impressive having been made with only hand tools!

[@moudavis5830]

I used my new marking tool( shown in the video). I bought it for the looks but now it will always have it my tool chest because it is an awesome toold. The blade is bigger than most which it easy to use and leaves an easy to see mark on the first pass. Thanks for your time an effort making the marking tool!

[@paulregner5335]

Yay! Scrap wood challenge!

[@SchysCraftCo.]

Wow that turned into an amazing project. Can’t wait to see more updates an projects and many more videos soon my friend. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Forge On. Fab On. Weld On. Keep Making. God bless.

[@mrdewilliams]

I love the Scrapwood Challenge series. Thank you for bringing us another one. It was fun to see your solution for cutting the end piece to allow the lid to slide in.

[@davidmontgomery1016]

That was a nice addition to the top.

[@user-yo1it1rw4v]

This is the first video I've seen of yours, sir. Needless to say I'm now subscribed. Great work

[@allystrya]

Those types of comments infuriate me and I am always always am so sorry for content providers to put up with naysayers and trolls. But that one comment about not only tools but also needing, “… more time than a serial killer with a life sentence.”, unbelievable… they couldn’t come up with any other example than that? WTH? My question would be how many KZbin videos have they watched today? And another one about getting it from Amazon for $100 the next day. I really am boggled by someone with these these types of mentalities even watching videos about how to create to begin with. If a person truly wants to create, not just DIY slapdash, then you will find a way and you take the time you want to take. I love you took it as inspiration for a hand tool practice video. Maybe they haven’t seen how much hand tools ^can^ cost yet. 😂😂😂

[@madmikemakes3056]

Really enjoyed the video. You have incredible patience Neil.

[@secretagent4200]

ive missed these projects. beautiful work