Building a Maple Box then a Special Trick to Make It POP!

[@NewtonMakes]

Want the templates and detailed instructions I used to make this box? You can get them here: newtonmakes.com/shop/p/heirloom-box-project-plans

[@katherynlamarche7308]

I make a lot of boxes and now you have gifting me a way to think outside the box. Sorry just had to say that. Thank you so much. Julien.

[@thecarweewoodworker8629]

Handle just completes the box, Really nice box.

[@22busy43]

Definitely handle. Looks beautiful.

[@timyedo6510]

Handle looks great. Without it looks like a basic box I've always enjoyed watching you think outside the box

[@pteddie6965]

Billy, the box is beautiful. I'm glad that you went with the handle. Thanks for sharing the video.

[@NewtonMakes]

There were so many choices and I don't think I could have gone wrong with most of them.

[@bobquinn314]

Definitely the handle! Beautiful box!

[@jonz01]

Like the handle a lot. I feel like it helps break the maple lid up some. I'm getting back into woodworking after finding so many ideas on YT. Just picked me up a bandsaw and pieces of an oak tree that was cut down.

[@jscook54]

That is lovely. Your lesson did a good job breaking it down into helpful steps to build one. The handle was a definite thumbs up.

[@NewtonMakes]

Much appreciated! I'm digging it too!

[@garytingler3222]

Beautiful box. Great job !!!!

[@williamshaffer2562]

Billy my boy you've done it again. Nice nice box. Great job and keep them coming.

[@westfallframing7896]

Excellent video Billy! I sure appreciate you offering templates! I will be trying some of them. This is a beautiful box that anyone would love as a gift. I need to go back and watch again to find out the free software for making templates.

[@sethnone3887]

This is a great video that covers so many different topics in one go! The curved legs, the dye trick, inset lids. Thanks for all the clear and concise tutorials in all your videos. PS: really dig the handle on this box.

[@NewtonMakes]

You know, I just couldn't decide! I finally had my daughter decide for me. And she said that I should do the handle. 😂

[@grampsoutdooradventuresdal7104]

Handle looks great! Beautiful box. Thanks for sharing.

[@woodstoney]

The extra effort to make and install the handle is quite worth it IMO. It just setts off the box! Nicely done!!

[@derekdodson5623]

Beautiful box. Love the maple and wedge. Thanks

[@claudeelliott3993]

Looks best with the handle. Beautiful work!!

[@aremuolayode8661]

I definitely prefer with the handle - even if it is not needed, it tells me straight away how the box opens. And it looks really cool and ties in perfectly with the overall design.

[@geoffriggins]

I LOVE the graceful curves!!

[@NewtonMakes]

Thanks man. It gives it a classy look so we can look fancy even if we ain't. 🤣

[@carldavis6902]

I love building boxes that one is a really beautiful box. Thank you for sharing it with us all !

[@MontyQueen-b4z]

Awesome box. I just saw your channel on KZbin and you do fantastic work. This box is totally beautiful. I have made several boxes i have a incra position system on my router table and i made double dove tails box.. It has been over 10 years that i have made any boxes and i want to start again since i am retired. your channel inspired me to start back thank you.

[@olgreywolf9688]

Yeah ... like the design ... the contrast in woods is nice. I'll try maple and walnut. BTW, yeah , I got my maple stock by salvaging a very large maple tree (over two-foot diam base diameter) downed in a storm on a friend's land. Have a huge stock now .... and more than enough to make your box. Thanks for the idea.

[@mikeandlucky]

Great creativity and craftsmanship and great production. Thanks.

[@michaelsopher5048]

The box looks elegant with an oriental or Chinese flair. Good job.

[@jimpike3489]

Hey Newton, love the design and the finish of the box, you really emphasised the grain in the maple. Such a classy looking jewellery box, thanks for sharing,

[@NewtonMakes]

That little bit of dye really gives the box that extra pop! Thanks for watching!

[@christopherharrison6724]

Love it especially with that gorgeous handle

[@TailEndCustoms]

Handle for sure. Looks great!

[@dartcreekfarmllc9313]

Handle! Beautiful box. Well done.

[@michaelthanksheroes2975]

Handle 💯 makes the box great but your craftsmanship makes it perfect. Much applause 👏.

[@1adam1967]

Great classy spin on a basic project! Thank you!

[@NewtonMakes]

Thanks for watching!

[@davidcotney7585]

That box is beautiful. And the handle is perfect for it

[@ST-ku5ni]

Handle for sure. Beauty piece, sir!

[@positivelyportugal]

Two things that are awesome here, the tip about cleaning up the glue and the esthetic of the box. I am going to make this box for a Christmas present for my sister. Hey, that will check a box off for me.

[@saltyandrawwilson6590]

It looks great !.I've been thinking on making a nice box for my daughter in law, and this one ....oh man...! You nailed! !.it will be just like the one you made. Thank you so much.

[@maxfli343]

The possibilities are endless and I have made a few similar I really like it

[@patriotwoodworker6092]

Brother, definitely the handle! Looks amazing! It balances the box out in my opinion.

[@NewtonMakes]

That's the thing. I was worried about the balance if I didn't have one. It was good without a handle, but it does give it that little bit extra.

[@Lutzboater]

Love this box and your method in building it. I am planning on building a keepsake box for my only Grand Daughter for her High School graduation next spring. You have given me some ideas I may incorporate into her gift. Now a sub !!

[@NewtonMakes]

That sounds like the perfect opportunity to make a really nice piece!

[@bradmcnamar5679]

Beautiful box!! I love your style of presenting. It is educational to newbies like me without being condescending and it also shows great projects that do not require every whiz bang tool there is. Thanks for everything!!

[@NewtonMakes]

The goal is to show my journey, what I'm doing, and why, with the hopes that it may help others. Maybe they learn something they want to do. Maybe they learn what not to do.

[@WoodworkerGuy]

Are you some kind of Genius? Love everything about it. The handle is dope, must have.

[@fredmoeves8611]

Man that is awesome. I have to give this a try. Thanks for all the great videos...helps me a lot...

[@pa7422]

Great looking box, thx for sharing.

[@foos.998]

Lovely! I like it with the handle.

[@marshallkatz8615]

Awesome. Handle makes it for me. Nice work!

[@stephandelange1776]

Beautiful Box... And my opinion, WITH a handle . Good job! beautiful work

[@rcrogers6]

Handle. Genius, oriental influenced design. The Wenge sculpted "legs" are fantastic. I will try and emulate the legs as I have been thinking of corner solutions with outside contrasting wood.

[@D_J_F_4]

Your moving diagrams are the best thing on YT.

[@joespilman7333]

Great looking box the dye really set off

[@edwardsimmons3721]

Absolutely beautiful piece, thanks for sharing.

[@mattedwards4533]

Nice work! You have a good eye for what works.

[@miki09876]

So many ideas in one video. Thanks!

[@darrylbuckett5380]

I guess you could say "You've really got a handle on making boxes". Beautiful,Cheers

[@NewtonMakes]

Well played!

[@triol13]

Beautiful handle!!!!!

[@accessiblecrafting300]

Absolutely amazing! The handle is awesome! Fantastic box!

[@NewtonMakes]

Thanks!

[@kevincoogan3518]

Handle is perfect !

[@gardening-in-the-woods]

I have been struggling with what direction to go with my post retirement woodworking career. I am heavily leaning towards concentrating on making boxes after watching this video. Great Job.

[@Brian-tb1zs]

Excellent video 👍 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Thanks for posting it

[@INNYAFACCE]

looks better with a handle and the legs really make it awesome

[@robertmiles388]

I really like the handle on it I think it’s beautiful

[@NewtonMakes]

After seeing the finished piece I'm thinking the same thing, that having a handle worked out well.

[@guentherkoffler9408]

Very inspiring built, thanks for sharing. And for sure this handle !

[@NewtonMakes]

Thanks for watching

[@stewartg2101]

great vid and I personally think the handle finishes it off perfectly. great job.

[@vids290]

Definitely with handle, looks beautiful

[@chrisp.76]

Love it especially with the handle!

[@1991pds]

Definitely needed the handle... I only just recently started following your channel- your enthusiasm and humour are a perfect complement to your skill. I'd love to see you tackle some furniture (folding chairs, deck chairs etc)... Perhaps you've already done it and I need to dig a little deeper.

[@NewtonMakes]

Thanks, I certainly don't take myself too seriously. I simply want to have fun and hopefully help others to have some fun too. I think I made a half dozen tables. At least it feels that way. You'll have to look through the videos. No chairs yet but it's on the list for sure.

[@eyuptony]

Awesome build with contrasting woods. YT recommended your channel. Love what I've seen including highlighting the grain on the Maple. Tony

[@miki09876]

Such an underrated channel

[@williambailey2459]

handle for sure, very nice box

[@kjames0603]

Handle. Keeps the fingerprints off the lid. Beautiful piece!

[@wilberjeffcoat8309]

The handle makes the lid. Well DONE. Your stain over the maple really made the Grain pop. Love it. Wilber & Margaret 👴🏻🧑‍🦳

[@richardcolangelo9686]

Absolutely gorgeous

[@latenightwoodworker3283]

I made the boxes using your template. Awesome and had fun building. You got me as a patreon, sir. Signing up.

[@OscarDaFish]

That box is probably one of my favourites. I've already made a "test" one out of pine, and it looked great. Next is Huon Pine and Blackwook

[@NewtonMakes]

That's awesome!!

[@NotThatBob]

I seriously like this project. So very well done.

[@ebmarson]

Handle! Very good job.

[@robertelias3431]

Very very good explanation. Really enjoyed watching your workmanship, and thought pattern on how to improve a project. Keep it up. U dun GOOD!

[@terristroh3965]

That’s beautiful. I love when a plan comes together.

[@thebobloblawshow8832]

Stunning build.

[@rosascreativeworks5403]

That's a gorgeous box! Well done, sir. Well done.

[@garyfairbrother5532]

Perfect!!! I’m makin’ 6 of ‘em. That dye trick is what has been separating my “nice” finished projects from the spectacular ones in the plan photos. I have always loved the Asian esthetic, and this box, with the curved side bottoms, those leg shapes and then the handle honors it so well. The handle is the cherry on top of the sundae. Am I gushing? Yeah…so???

[@pedroramos6408]

What a nice project. I love it. This is artistic. Thanks for sharing. greetings from El Salvador.

[@johncostantino-xb1pl]

Definitely with the handle !

[@johnhayes6414]

Hope you make more exotic type inspired boxes and other projects. Using elements of eye candy influences of color, grains.

[@lacttech]

Great video. Great box. Like it with the handle.

[@Vet6970]

Handle adds to the looks👍

[@glennryzebol4472]

I thought it was crazy when you said you were gonna dye it but i had stain in my brain and not dye, let alone thinned dye. Boy, did it ever come out nicely. Well done. Makes me itchy to try something similar.

[@cko78]

With handle. Very beautiful.

Deffo with handle, great job

[@MichaelAndersonakaBear]

Beautiful box!

[@NewtonMakes]

Thank you

[@martinkenny9384]

Much nicer with the handle very skill fully made

[@jimbo2629]

Inspiring design beautifully made and finished. I would have used clear lacquer on the maple, but your finish brings out the grain. I shall make one in sycamore and walnut as I have both.

[@darrellnazar5940]

A very well-done and informative video. Keep up the good work. Cheers

[@NewtonMakes]

Glad to hear you enjoyed it

[@grzesh47]

this is super awesome - great work and video !

[@thingmaker3]

Awesome background music! Nice box.

[@nandycolon8098]

Beautiful job.

[@NewtonMakes]

Thanks!

[@JB-tb1rq]

That is beautiful!! Well done! Definitely needed the handle, looks absolutely amazing!

[@NewtonMakes]

I might do a no handle version eventually to see a side by side comparison. But I'm thinking a handle was the way to go.

[@woodsniffer]

Great work Nicely done.

[@NewtonMakes]

Thanks, Phil!

[@Shirlbw54]

Beautiful! Reminds me of items found in Tut's tomb.

[@martinmarmolejo5052]

Hi...! I'm from México... I enjoy a lot your proyects. I love this box... I'll start building mine immediately.😁 Love your chanel..🤗You're a Cool Guy.. 🇲🇽🤗🇲🇽🤗🇲🇽🤗

[@NewtonMakes]

Hope it turns out fantastic!

[@ironian24]

I like the handle, its a lovely box and well made. we say in the UK "making the grain pop".

[@laroseauxboisrosewoodwoodw8585]

Just WOW love that figured maple and what to say about that wengay oufff 😱👍🏼 Always excited to see your vids ❤️🇨🇦

[@NewtonMakes]

It's a fun combo. A lot of contrast but by adding the dye it's not too stark of a contrast like it may be with raw maple next to wenge. Bright white next to almost black may be too much for some people.

[@ShadowMan49849]

Great vid. Awesome box!

[@riccardoverita557]

Great job. And compliment also for the simple explanation

[@jeffrollins4973]

Beautiful job!!!