Continuous Grain Gift Boxes

[@TotalBoat]

Such a fun project! They look so great!

[@DaveWrightKB9MNM]

I built a couple of cherry boxes for the wife and daughter a long time ago, way before KZbin and didnt know about grain matching and such. I'm getting back into woodworking and this is what I want to do!

[@woodworkking1099]

It wasn't about the box it was about the continuous grain lesson. Thanks Matt!

[@rick91443]

GREAT to see you back in the shop...rr Normandy, Fra.

[@budmartin8297]

I'm sure you realized you could save the error box because of the lining, the extra incorrect slots for the top will be covered by the lining. Of course it will be a little tedious accurately re-cutting the slots to match the others. I only mentioned it because most of us don't have your wood resources and would not want to waste any. Love your videos!!!

[@kaveh4052]

for me the error comes from cutting the box at 26:14 when it cuts the box upside down! the most worked part remains at the bottom and the less beautiful part above!! am i wrong?

[@glencrandall7051]

They all look great but you are right about the proportions of the two taller ones. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂

[@woodworkking1099]

This BY FAR best vid Matt C has ever made. Love it.

[@ifiwooddesigns]

It’s been so long between home renovation, barn build, live streams and slab work that I was almost disappointed to see a woodworking build. 🤣😆😂

[@bay9876]

Busy hands and fingers make a beautiful Nic-Nac box. It's whatever you put your mind to doing, and the results are very stunning.

[@Jimbo65203]

Fun to watch you work with wood and make boxes. I made a couple of boxes, not as neat as these, though. One was for storing my playing cards out of walnut, and one for storing my lenses for my refracting telescope out of balsa wood. Looks like you guys are in for a snow storm so enjoy.

[@gayle4804]

This is very informative and very educational if somebody wants to bank a jewelry style Box out of wood it's beautiful thank you very much for showing

[@robertsmith3518]

Great video ! Welcome back to the shop .

[@davecurda2350]

Nice to see woodworking project again

[@cosmocavicchio5252]

Hey Matt, I think an interesting program would be you telling us how you got interested in sawing and woodworking. At what age and how you got to be so good at it. Was you father or grandfather involved? How did you learn?

[@michaelchiappini5928]

For someone who is not very good at woodcraft it's fascinating to see how it all comes together Matt.

[@robertr4193]

Nice looking little boxes Matt. They look like they would make a good tea storage boxs in the kitchen either for loose leaf or tea bags. Could also be used to put small jewelry Pieces in them as well.

[@ericcorse]

Cool boxes the fit on that one is amazing.

[@jeanchance9334]

Just discovered your channel. I am starting to make boxes, and I like your step by step instructions I also subscribed to your channel. I look forward to following you

[@patseevers262]

It sure is good to se you back in the shop! Glad you are doing instructional stuff.

[@madmax72]

I love the level of detail in your videos 😊

[@allisonwoods6161]

It's so good to see someone using decent push sticks. I see so many woodworkers on KZbin using those thin long sticks and I cringe. As always love watching you build anything, always something to learn. Thank you 😊

[@Sebastopolmark]

GREAT job Matt, good to see you making sawdust in the shop again! !! !!!

[@nomad3189]

Just as an accomplished guitarist makes playing look so easy, you being and accomplished carpenter, make it all look so easy 🤔 Thanks!

[@charlessabinjr7661]

I plan to include the bottom chamfer. I think the shadow line is a definite asset. Thank you. Have a blessed Christmas!

[@dietzdj]

Good to see you back making

[@1977jmad]

I saw the small box build and thought another baby??? So skipped to the end. I saw the second and though, Twins!😮 then the third and I thought, no way!😅😂 meow meow I will start it over and watch the whole thing but it won’t be as satisfying as the other videos. Thanks for the upload!!!❤

[@JesperMakes]

Matt, thank you so much for sharing your creative process with us! It's so inspiring to see the ideas in your head come to life in your shop. Your passion for woodworking is evident in every project you undertake, and it's clear that you put a lot of thought and care into each piece. I love the idea of these boxes with removable lids and liners - they're such a unique and thoughtful gift idea. Keep up the amazing work, and I can't wait to see what you come up with next!

[@167curly]

Nice gifts. A slightly smaller scale than raising a barn.

[@mcremona]

Ever so slightly

[@Coolride1000]

Great to see you back in the shop. Thanks for the lesson on how to do continuous grain. I'm going to give it a try.

[@planeiron241]

I love wooden boxes, they are neat and they look great, nice work👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@seandunne7977]

Pretty sure those of us that have been around for a few years kept expecting a ultrasound photo to come popping out of that box!

[@stevenhutson871]

Hey! Forget these tiny boxes, and let's get back to the big wooden box that Matt lives in!

[@fixmastermike913]

Thanks Matt. Very timely for me. I’m planning boxes for my dad’s ashes for my family and I took many ideas away from this video. Keep doing what you do. It’s awesome.

[@glenschumannGlensWorkshop]

Thanks for this video. Enjoyed watching your creative side again. 😇

[@rogerdudra178]

Greetings from the BIG SKY. Making boxes is really fun. I made an oak boc for under my living room coffee table with 2 ten penny nails, a couple magnets (I used quarter sized magnets,too strong) and the oak box. The box appears suddenly with its contents. 1/4 inch box joints, 3/8 inch box. A piece of wood for a ledge.

[@robertbankhead8661]

Great and simple! The barn and house projects are awesome to watch, but the shop projects and slicing logs are my preference. Welcome back, headed to the shop with some box construction for Christmas, thanks!

[@dragonflytoo]

I just spent the morning making a box..... This is a whole lot easier.... 🤔. 😁 I take that back, these are beautiful. I will try this next time. Thanks

[@SkipDaddy99]

Love the project, but love the Urbn Timber shirt even more. Columbus Ohio's favorite sawmill and fabricator of slabs.

[@williamrecord9562]

Is Matt from Columbus? The reason I ask is I'm from Cincinnati..

[@SkipDaddy99]

@@williamrecord9562 Nope he is from around Minneapolis but apparently visited the shop here in Columbus a couple years ago.

[@williamrecord9562]

Thanks Skip. I didn't think he lived around me. I would surely try to pay him a visit if he did live that close to me. What's the name of the sawmill you mention?

[@alithemagicbum]

@@williamrecord9562 Urbn Timber, I recognized the logo as well

[@mcremona]

It’s been 6 years already. Time flies

[@annmarieholland4242]

So happy to see you in your shop!! These are my favorite videos. Watching you create with wood!! Please do more like this!!!! I liked all the segments of setting up you shop!!

[@geoffreykail9129]

Very Nice! Lots of great tips.

[@rickryan4321]

I'm 69 have been making boxes, I enjoy boxes most,

[@JD-xg3ek]

Nice project Matt. Smaller box is the way to go. Make several and give as a gift that will be around for years to come Thanks for the idea Joel

[@HWCism]

Nice design,nice work,thanks

[@marktourtellotte1336]

Bandsaw boxes are very fun and everything matches. Currently I sculpt a whale for the outer box, then cut out 2 or 3 inner boxes. People love them.

[@richzimmerman4010]

Love that snug fit!

[@10FingersWoodworking]

Excellent work. Love your project videos. You are very good at explaining the important stuff, without over explaining. Thank you, sir.

[@JapanScott1]

I like the clamp storage area just above your head. 😀

[@keithklein4538]

I made a letter box last year for a gift with two walnut crotch panels. I called it a Cremona.

[@mcremona]

😂😂

[@glennryzebol4472]

Mate, it does seem like it`s been forever since you`ve done a video. Good to see you back

[@sleblanc2009]

love the steel snowmobile sign

[@The_Altered]

The reason the small one is more pleasing to you is it is closer the the "box golden ratio" of 1.618, example if you determine your box length will be 6", then you divide the length by 1.618 and you get 3.7" and then you take the width and divide that by 1.618 and you get 2.3" tall..... beautiful boxes though!!!

[@kindness5130]

Nice! Will you be making a few of the box with the lid to sell? Would like a couple for grandsons.

[@wgvazquez]

THE CAMERA PERSON LAUGHING WHEN YOU SAID FUN CROTCH PIECES WAS HILARIOUS.

[@kenstewart687]

Very nice video Matt! Just fits what I am doing for some fellows in my community that do small services for me here on the farm. I try coding all of my sides and edges plus at 76 I keep a file in my phone where I check off each step for the next time I do a project. Have a very Merry Christmas!

[@butchdarak7622]

Awesome Matt........I learn so much from you....Thanks! Happy Holidays!

[@kensebring3683]

I read some place in one of the woodworking books and there's actually a formula for furniture. Heights length width so it is pleasing to look at. I don't know if it would be compatible to downsize on those beautiful boxes. I do agree the shallow one seems to be more pleasing. Yeah I had a nice shop through the years in health conditions. I don't have access to all my tools anymore. I miss going out and tinkering . Thank you. Stay well. Stay safe

[@richd8537]

Matt, my vertical Magswitch featherboard arrived this week and I used it yesterday. Thanks again for the recommendation!

[@samueljames9342]

Nice to see you back in the shop, its been a while

[@clairendapeterson9227]

Beautiful pieces of wood!

[@natswoodshop940]

I love your box videos 😉

[@dbhoward56]

I like to make boxes in-between guitar builds, using the scarp wood, (mahogany, rosewood, maple, Purple Heart) and I do the same build a box, cut top off and add a liner wood for a perfect fitting top.

[@dianeernest1660]

Beautiful job. I like your work .

[@alanblasczyk1779]

Really nice work Matt. I like the scale.

[@mcremona]

Thanks!

[@judithfairchild8620]

Great presents

[@daddygoat]

Nice job!

[@glenglazier3691]

Beautiful boxes. Thanks for sharing.

[@aestheticsinger]

Good video sir! I think I have one of those boards of cherry you used on the top and bottoms! Been holding onto it. Nice and warped lol.

[@TheWibbo]

perfect stylish bento box

[@pmdinaz]

@38:26 that 'shloop' sound..awesome! great fit and again and again at 39:05 haha. They look fantastic. I try very hard to not get good at staining. I like the natural colors like these.

[@jimsalyers5176]

I really enjoyed watching you make the boxes. as i watched the boxes being made I remembered watching recently boxes being made with the lids being cut with the lids made so that the and the body with the built into the project all together. I saw this on 'acutabovewoodworking' . Kenny makes lots of great projects on u-tube.

[@bobwalker2293]

Very nice job and I agree with the splines, not only for a little reinforcement but for accents!

[@chriswhitley3283]

Yeah it’s hard for me to believe, but I have a whole stack of very aged wood in my shop. I met a guy who used to work with sawmill people that used to take some lumber as part of his pay. He got cancer and was trying to sell some off so his wife wouldn’t have to deal with it. He had an awesome collection and even had his own shop where he built some awesome furniture. I didn’t have enough money to get much but the little s10 I was driving was practically on the axles when I left. Always wanted to go back but never got to.

[@BobDaniel]

For the other two boxes, if you think they look too tall, you could slice an inch or two off the bottom, and apply a new bottom piece.

[@FredMcIntyre]

Awesome work Matt! 😃👍🏻👊🏻

[@chriswhitley3283]

I like that move. I would have started with the outside an ripped my way down. Looks like you didn’t have much tear out your way. Interesting. Yeah, I like to get a test piece for angles.

[@Rossco242424]

that was fun, thanks for the video.

[@edwardsimmons3721]

Great looking project.

[@jamesnasmith984]

With that snug a fit in winter, can the cherry or the maple swell just enough in summer to make that fit too tight?

[@janmorris1098]

Lovely.

[@FransBlaas1]

Love to look at your skilled work and in the end still have all your fingers😅😅😅

[@kenhart6330]

They're all cool boxes especially the one you picked out of the three. I think the square one could be used as a watch box it just needs a square foam pillow for the watch and if you flocked the other it would be a nice one for a girl to put her 'jewellery'. Ideas to think about.

[@maximecasavant734]

love your majic

[@michaelholmes4808]

Two things Matt.... 1) My son, (now 31,) used to laugh as a kid when Norm Abram brought out all the clamps for a glue up. When I saw six clamps holding the box lining in..... well.... just has to laugh, thinking of him. (Yes, I'm comparing you to Norm!) 2) Did you at anytime give thought to milling and making flooring for your house build? Ofcourse that would give Donovan a lot of ammunition to complain about the planks he would have to install but... it would be fun.

[@3326jd]

Nice job Matt. This is why i subscribe. Not a fan of other subjects. Thanks.

[@thesawdustfactory]

Nice Matt ... thanks. More stuff for the pending project list! 😁

[@slhasebroock]

Nice job Matt!

[@garryr]

My first though was 'Matt is making a box .... another chid on the way" but no paper slip in any of the boxes revealed at the end. Going out to the shop today to finish some cutting boards, just might have to make a few boxes when the boards are clamped up.

[@in2rock275]

All of the following is just my opinion as to what's most visually appealing. Height is commensurate with length and width. For anything in the 6" range, I use a height between 2"-2.5". Once you get into the 7" range, you can bump your height up to around 3". 8"-9" long boxes can be 3"-3.5" tall. I also use a "Golden Ratio" number (rounded to 1.618) to determine approximate length and width (for the most part). My 9" long boxes are somewhere around 5"-5.5" wide (9 ÷ 1.618 = 5.56) and 8" wide are 4.5"-5" wide (8 ÷ 1.618 = 4.94). If starting width the width, just multiply by 1.618 (EX: 4.5 x 1.618 = 7.28). I'll mess around with the longer lengths first and determine what looks best to me prior to final cuts. Again, just my opinion and what's most visually appealing to me for the boxes I make. Finally, it all boils done to what looks best to YOU! Research "Golden Ratio" for some interesting reading. Nice video and nice work.

[@miguelelmc]

What are the measure of boxes. I like you work. I leanrt a lot. I am starting with this hobby. From Brazil. There are beautiful wooda here.

[@HotrodRon74]

small but nice....great work Matt

[@absurdides]

I'm disappointed that you didn't throw water all over the boxes before finish. ;) Nice work Matt, thanks again for sharing :D

[@stevebulach5198]

Hey Matt, Why would you not use the band saw to cut the lid off?

[@alithemagicbum]

"Because I don't care" , but I'll see it 😂 Beautiful box 🗃 Matt

[@susanvasquez3625]

4th box, just carefully match the dado for the top, bottom, or both. Then you can do a captive lid and/or bottom, or slice off the dado on the bottom and finish as you did the first one. No loss of box, and it will have the nicer proportions as well!

[@karl_alan]

A fun tip I know, @19:09 where you are trying to make the brush clean & narrow to glue in the Grove...I use q-tips for this, and it has always worked really well.

[@mauriziodadda3423]

Bravissimo

[@robandcathyloperfido5129]

Well, now as I build my cross cut sled I will have to also build a 45 sled for mitering. Great video!

[@Arnaud58]

Nice looking boxes.🤗 @34:20 You can still save it just by sawing off the groove at the bottom sides and re-groove the 2 panels at the top side.😉

[@lesterg46sawwood]

I liked this box making Mat. Where did you find that fence feather board? Love watching your channel.

[@mcremona]

mag-tools.com/collections/woodworking/products/magswitch-vertical-featherboard-pro-81101302 Thanks!

[@patriciamay638]

Thanks Matt.