Classic Storage Bench

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[@GerryJ08]

It's clear to me Matt, that you have a long career of wood working ahead of you. Very good lighting, explanation of process and reasons why, clear video, no jerky camera motion and easily understood. WELL DONE!! Many Thanks

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+Gerry Jamieson Thanks :)

[@kevincolburn95]

Looks great! Nice proportions on the box, the inset details, and the trim. The contrasting natural finish on the top with the painted lower looks great as well. Well done sir!

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+Kevin Colburn Thanks man!

[@stevewalker7822]

Nice job. We all need storage space. Nice concept and craftsmanship.

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+steve walker Thank you!

[@adamengland6609]

Simple, elegant and well shown. Nice work. I like your attention to good finishing.

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+Adam England Thanks

[@chadlowrance3999]

Meant to say your videos are very informative,easy to watch,enjoy your work.

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+Chad Lowrance Thank you, appreciate that!

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+Chad Lowrance Thank you, appreciate that!

[@rivergate]

Looks great. And your paint finishes are always so so good. Very nice work.

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+Andrew Cartlidge Thanks man

[@mistac5050]

Wow Matt, another winner! What a great video and your craftsmanship and attention to detail continue to amaze me. Another thing that I have to give a shout-out to is the camerawork and editing. Whoever is filming does a great job. Whether it be far back shots of your shop with you working, or a super close-up of a board getting cut, it always looks very professional. The editing and transitions from shot to shot are great as well. I always feel like I'm watching a documentary on Discovery or something! Anyways keep up the awesome work. I'm finding that out of all the channels on youtube that I subscribe to, yours is one of them that I look forward to watching the most.

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+Mista C Thank you very much! I'm not sure I deserve all that credit but thank you. I am constantly working at the camera and editing side of things, it's not something that comes natural to me so I'm constantly trying to improve.

[@ericmerchant3646]

Looks great Matt. I love how such a simple box can look so classy with some trim and the contrast of the painted cabinet and wood top really looks classy!

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+Eric Merchant It's amazing what the subtle touches can do for an otherwise plain project huh?

[@zoolilba]

Looks great! I love the top. I like the idea of going without hinges, it keeps it nice and simple.

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+Leigh Jordan Thank you, that's just the way I like things to be, nice and simple!

[@Thom4123]

Awesome blanket chest really like all the details with the moldings and the router work on the top it came out fantastic. Also wanted to say I like how you explain your thought process like when breaking down sheet goods and how to cut trim pieces it's great information. Also good to know I'm not the only one doing it this way. Take care and keep up the awesome work!!

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+Thom spillane Thanks Thom, I appreciate the great feedback!!

[@chemcody5119]

You always do such a nice job Matt! I think you made the right decision for the treatment of the top. The whole thing looks really nice.

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+Chem Cody Thanks man!

[@enriquemoreno9397]

Really love your woodworking skills. Your a pro, thk u for sharing your work. I'm a beginner and your someone I love , watching your video, and how organized you are. Your really good at what you do.. I consider u my mentor in woodworking.

[@130flyboy65]

I like the chamfer on the bottom edge of the lid! Gives it some interesting depth detail. Looks great.

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+130flyboy65 Thank you!

[@amoyag9202]

Very Neat. I can see that you are working so carefully so as to not make any mistakes. 😊Thanks!

[@bishopp14]

Nice build dude! I personally would have added hinges (and will when I build mine) but it's absolutely a personal preference. You just got yourself another subscriber. Looking forward to checking out the rest of your channel!

[@jbb5470]

Great build and video editing Matt. I really like the way you constructed the top, no hinges. Always look forward to your projects and videos.

[@sgsax]

This is a very nice heirloom quality piece. And lots of good practical tips along the way.

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+Seth Galitzer Thanks man, I'm very happy with this piece!

[@slynn132402]

Nice work! Don't forget - there's nothing more important than these --safety glasses!

[@colossusX1]

Looks great. Dark paint really makes the pine top stand out. I may be in the minority but I think pine can look as good as oak or maple when done right. You hit the nail on the head here.

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+Justin Richardson Thanks man, it definitely has its place when properly presented.

[@phillipsynenberg7317]

Another seemingly Flawless project! I didn't realize until this video that you're working in a one car garage?! Very nice. I need to utilize the space in my 1 car garage outbuilding/woodshop/thing.

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+Phillip Synenberg Thanks man, yeah it's pretty small in my shop, but with the proper layout it's not too bad.

[@AsinineKing]

This is my favorite build you have done, awesome job.

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+Ian Voll Thanks man, mine too :)

[@MESTER47]

great outcome and indeed the top looks cleaner with the detail on the bottom

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+1947 The Factory Thank you

[@raphaellebeauregard5657]

Stumbled upon this video by chance, stayed because of how calming and pleasant your voice is. I love your accent. Also, I love the bench!

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

Thank you!!

[@linotrillo9297]

Very nice work and finish 😎 Now, this is a well equipped shop and it's a miracle that you can actually work in such small space 🤓🤩😎

[@steverocha3192]

Great job, never thought of a lift off top. This was the first time to view one of your videos, I like the way you comment over the steps, it just seems to help follow along.

[@ultimate1933]

I like the contrast between the color and the wood. Usually it's a light wood with dark paint or vice versa. But it's nice to see something different every so often.

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+Luis Figueroa Thank you, it is very subtle, but that's kinda the way I like the details to be.

[@MacnWood]

Love the natural top!! You're so awesome at narrating the steps of your build!! 👊👊

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+Mac n Wood Thanks dude, it's something I'm constantly working on getting better at.

[@scottgraham4906]

Nice project. Good video. You've got some very nice tools in your shop. Keep up the good work.

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+Scott Graham Thanks man!

[@DrRedive]

Turned out great! Really like the chamfer on the underside of the lid. Good call.

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+mark smith Thanks Mark, I was very pleased with the top!

[@jayhuang7747]

Can't believe you can build all these in your single car garage. Good job.

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+jay huang Thanks man, it's definitely a struggle at times.

[@timcgrew]

Looks amazing and very sturdy. Good job.

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+Tim McGrew Thanks Tim, it does seem to be quite sturdy :)

[@Hopefullymarried]

Outstanding! The created box is a thing of beauty. Bravo 👏🏼

[@johnkeith5341]

Man... you make it look easy. Take it from a newbie, you're next level ;)

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

Thanks man!

[@DaceyMark]

Thanks Matt, I've been looking at building one of these myself. Just starting out so I'll go and buy your plans. Thanks again, Mark

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+DaceyMark Thanks Mark, I appreciate the support man!!

[@donaldcotnoir1865]

First time I see your channel and I must say this is without a doubt one of the best done videos on KZbin. It's nice not to hear a bunch of annoying background music. You are a true Craftsman. I'm a big fan already

[@seebooj]

This is so nice to watch. Well done

[@DiHandley]

As always...a fabulous project.

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+David Handley Thanks David!

[@erniesouza6263]

Nice work Matt. I continue to enjoy your work. Thanks.

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+Ernie Souza Thanks Ernie!

[@brightest07]

Thank you for the video. I really like how you put the footage and explanations together.

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+brightest07 Thanks for watching :)

[@sicstringerman]

Great job man. This is exactly what I've been looking for.

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+King Beard Thank you!!

[@Michael-Makes-Stuff]

Wow -- looks awesome, Matt. Nice job!

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+RFD265 Thank you :)

[@oswaldonknoser1430]

Wow! Nice job. Great attention to detail.

[@BradleyMakesThings]

That came out great, Matt! Love what you did with the trim on this piece.

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+Carter Wilson Workshop Thanks dude!

[@damasydia]

Really like the detail on the underside of the top

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+Airborne Mike Thanks Mike!

[@robertbooth1525]

Beautiful work nicely done Matt !!!

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+Robert Booth Thanks Robert!

[@EPBusinessTV]

looks amazing.. great job.

[@sani7906]

I am exited about your decicion about, when you should using table saw and when you should using band saw

[@davekuebler8782]

Nice job, great video I plan on making a storage box for my camper out of baltic birch, your video gave me a few good ideas.

[@davidclauson5256]

Really sa-weet build. Want to make something like this for the foot of my bed. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+David Clauson Awesome, thanks man!

[@MrMikeh216]

Looks nice Matt. I am glad to see you protecting your lungs. More people should do that.

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+Mike H Thanks man, I certainly don't take liberties with my health

[@johnkeith3731]

I'm a little late in seeing this Matt but this is a really nice piece and a good video. Beautiful work man keep it up.

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+John Keith Thanks dude!

[@albinsalguero6300]

Very nice work beautiful box very nice great job.

[@TheShavingWoodWorkshop]

Looks great Matt ! I really like the contrast of it.

[@andrewp.tucker3219]

I was going to say the same thing. Th natural pine on top of the grey looks very good.

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+The ShavingWood Workshop Thanks Tommy!

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+Andrew Tucker Thanks Andrew, I really love the look of the bright top on it!

[@TheShavingWoodWorkshop]

Matt Lane Anytime my friend :-)

[@bryanp1969]

That is just beautiful great project very thorough explanation as well thanks for the hard work

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+Bryan Patterson Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@opasworkshop8373]

nice job Matt that bench looked great keep up the good work

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+Opa's Workshop Thanks

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Great build and video Matt , Nice work!

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+Jon Peters Art & Home Thanks Jon!

[@TheZalaran]

Wonderful to have on hand for little ones.

[@tayred81]

dam that ended up real nice! Keep up the good work man..

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+Fredrik Carlsson Thanks man!

[@craftedworkshop]

Awesome project Matt, well done.

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+Crafted Workshop Thanks man

[@2001DestructionofLies]

nice job matt, looks great

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+Matt Dodaro Thanks Matt :)

[@robmazzitelli]

Beautiful. really nice job, Matt

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+Robert Mazzitelli Thanks Robert!

[@OgnianBorisov]

Congratulations for the great work!

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+Ognian Borisov Thank you!

[@anthonydtobias]

that came out beautiful man!

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+Anthony Tobias Thanks man!

[@KeyserSoseRulz]

Loved it. I think a hinge for opening the top cover would be helpful. Good job!

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+KeyserSoseRulz Thanks!

[@richardfuerst5188]

Great project ---I was wondering if you could have used beetle killed pine for the top

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+Richard Fuerst Yeah, essentially, you could use any material you wanted for a top. Beetle kill pine would definitely be a cool look.

[@GamingDad63]

Turned out real great. Nice detail with the trim. You never considered some sort of short legs on it that went in the same style as the trim?

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+GamingDad At first it did have legs on it, but I didn't really like the look of it so I added the base trim.

[@RekimNZ]

"Happy Trails" to you too, another excellent video, Videos take a lot of time to produce and thank you.

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+Mike Rich Thanks man! They definitely do.

[@michaelthompson5875]

Thank you! The little bit of advice about consistency is a lesson I think too few WoodTubers mention but is so critical. Do I care if the fixed shelves in my bookshelf are EXACTLY 24 inches long? Nope...but if they aren't all the SAME I'm going to struggle to get the case square and not be pear shaped.

[@andreasstephan6372]

That looks great - greatings from Germany

[@CPBuilds]

Nice build. Great explanation. Wish I had your Festool stuff. Thumbs up. Enough said.

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+Chris Parker (CP Builds) Thanks brother, it was money well spent...... A lot of it lol

[@holzhandwerk_ak]

That’s a very nice chest, Matt. I like the contrast of the natural grain in the lid with the solid colour in the body. And you’re very good at editing so that - with your calm narration - the process becomes very clear. Thanks for sharing!

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+Andreas Kalt (Holzhandwerk/Woodcraft) Thanks Andreas!

[@shawnhowell156]

Nice work! New sub here! I definitely want to build this for my Mom's house. Thanks for the tips and vid!

[@CynicalDad81]

Love your methodical style. Subbed.

[@buckslaughter9014]

Very sturdy & aesthetically pleasing build. I would have painted the very bottom trim white though to match your floor molding.

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+Buck Slaughter I did actually consider that, but in the end I'm happy with it all being one color. Plus, if I move it to another room or not against the wall, it might not look as good.

[@buckslaughter9014]

fair enough. keep doing quality builds man it's nice to see craftsmanship still alive.

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+Buck Slaughter Thank you and thanks for commenting and watching!

[@mihumus]

Love it, great work and nice explanation Matt!

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+Humus Workshop Thank you!

[@gianlucatrozzi4252]

Great work !!!! Many congrats 👍

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

Thank you!

[@linkyla7741]

Greate piece. Very neat and well designed!

[@cdurkinz]

Turned out beautiful nice job.

[@FredMcIntyre]

Looks great Matt!

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+Fred McIntyre Thanks Fred!

[@bradpolkinghorne5282]

Nice job Matt!

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+Brad Polkinghorne Thanks man!

[@zemlyak]

great job

[@bicyclerider3978]

Nice touch leaving the top natural.

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+Bicycle Rider Thanks I was really pleased with the top. I love the fact that the water based poly kept the wood bright looking instead of yellowed like most oil finishes do.

[@sirnose781]

You are great... I love the storage box!

[@craigpereira6381]

Looks great. Must be very heavy?

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+Craig Pereira It's a little heavy but not too bad because I used a thinner ply. I wanted it to be somewhat heavy and sturdy though because of what it would be used for.

[@felixfromnebraska8648]

Very Nice Build Matt!

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+Felix From Nebraska Thanks dude!

[@mibooth1852]

Beautiful craftsmanship Matt, love everything about it keep the videos coming !

[@Cecotto84]

wow! some skills! great job Matt :)

[@shadetree1010]

Matt - It looks great. thanks for the video..

[@iBlameAnonymous]

You are so talented! Thanks for sharing this vid!

[@Docdaugh]

Great Job & video! I don't know the "why's" of the lift off top but it would seem to me to be a pain trying to lift off the top, then once to have it off...what do you do with it? A female would have problems with that plus it could get dinged a lot.

[@GuysShop]

Nice job! Love the color.

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+GuysWoodshop Thanks Guy

[@rodrigo_ml3]

Excelente trabajo! Me gusto mucho el diseño. Un saludo!

[@MichaelScottPerkins]

This is a great video. And I loved the automotive finished fish tank cab. Where are you from Matt?

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+Michael Perkins Thanks man, I'm in Tennessee.

[@DerekCadmus]

Looks great Matt

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+Derek Cadmus Thanks dude!

[@dlindesey]

Matt, Nice work!!! Im on the fence about a table saw. In your opinion, do you think you would be as successful in this build if you used your MFT table and track saw only.

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+dlindesey I absolutely love the mft for cross cutting, especially when it comes to sheet goods and breaking them down. The track saw and mft combo are great for small shops like myself. I do however think I'd sorely miss having my table saw for rip cuts. The main benefit of a table saw with a good fence is consistently ripping your boards. It would be hard to do with a track saw, especially thin rips.

[@speedracer210]

Very nice! Great job.

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+speedracer210 Thanks

[@WesHamstra]

That looks awesome! I am surprised you brushed it rather then spray it

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+Wes Hamstra (Wes Hamstra Woodworking) Thanks Wes, I definitely need to get myself a spray setup at home. It's not always convenient to take things to work and spray them.

[@LewiUberg]

Love it! Think i will make a white one with dark stained top. In Norway hardwood isn't that easy to come by, but do you think I can use spruce or pine?

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+Lewi Uberg Yes, I used pine for the top on this one!

[@Shopbuilt]

Another nice clean design:)

[@MattLaneWoodshop]

+Shop built Thanks brother!

[@jonathandunham6601]

oh man. That track saw table. I got to have it.