Small box joined boxes

Making a lot of small box joined boxes to organize screws and other hardware in my drawers.
woodgears.ca/box/small.html

[@JohnHeisz]

A neat trick around every corner in this video. That angled flush trimming setup, for example.

[@matthiaswandel]

Yes, I spend a lot of time thinking about how to make the project before I actually make it.

[@justinpang5694]

Matthias Wandel couldn't you just use your long reach C-clamps to hold those small pieces in the box joint jig?

[@michaeltownsly1493]

Matthias Wandel It shows in your work!

[@muskokamike127]

Matthias Wandel I do the same, no matter how big or small the project....Specially with big projects like renovations, I basically go over the whole project in my mind before I actually pick up a tool.....

[@Gantzz321]

Justin Pang if you look at the outside of the jig it is not able to go low enough for the C-clamp to work with any amount of pressure

[@DanYHKim2]

One of the great things about Wandel's videos is his excellent camera work. It is so common to see instructional videos shot with a smartphone held in one hand while work is done with the other. The shots here are well-lit and composed, with great camera placement. If only more people put such effort into their camera work and editing.

[@philgibbs4045]

I totally agree. Canadian cinematography at at's best!

[@dokbob5795]

And he explains what he is doing as he goes along. AND there is no orchestra playing behind the camera.

[@LordPadriac]

If that's what's important to you maybe hunt up some of those professional tradesman training videos you can purchase directed by Scorsese instead of hunting KZbin for free training filmed by people who are not - and never claim to be - arrogant little art snobs right out of film school who are just trying to share some knowledge they have.

[@TheSaltyPilgrim]

At 4:50 that shot made me think of this as a box joint printer or copier/printer type thing.

[@toms4123]

Matthias, respect. You are one smart cookie and I am grateful that you allow us to participate in your learnings.

[@SAustin16]

Well done and well thought-out process, Matthias. I love watching you work, and find solutions to rather complicated problems. Thank you for posting another great video. Cheers from Texas

[@jayexonauts5587]

I could watch this video for DAYS. The cutting of the finger joins is mesmerizing!

[@petrasfurtado]

TRULY mesmerizing. I went from a quick look to "WHAT, I've reached the END of the clip?"

[@jayexonauts5587]

Indeed Petras Furtado. It's far too tempting just set "replay" and watch infinitely.

[@petrasfurtado]

...and now I'm just watching the entire playlist. Damn you!

[@jayexonauts5587]

I know! And now that you commented I went back and started watching them--damn _you_ sir!

[@jayexonauts5587]

P.S. Half the time I'm not even sure what the hell he's even making. I just like watching it.

[@jrdubois112277]

That finger joint jig is ingenious. But, you knew that already.

[@TheChrisPineWorkshop]

Beauty! Love these boxes for storage! The joints will make them very strong! Love it! Chris

[@dan0ssan]

The things you create with (and from) wood are just amazing. Love these videos!

[@JJiG]

I just found your channel tonight and I am just amazed by how many different types of jigs you have that make woodworking so much easier. I wish I had the tools and my own house to be able to make my own workshop. You are an amazing wood worker thanks for sharing your videos.

[@onlyinfresno]

Matthias, you're videos are inspiring! I can't believe some of the contraptions you come up with! :) Although my knowledge isn't near where yours is, I truly enjoy watching! Thanks for sharing.

[@DaveGatton]

I never get tired of watching your videos Matthias. I always learn something new and interesting. Thanks.

[@everydayanalyst]

It's just a box! But the troubleshooting of every step on how to implement your best practices is invaluable. Always enjoy your content for that reason.

[@OldAndGettingOlder]

Your box joint jig really shined in this application. The trim jig did as well. You made some really handsome boxes. Well done.

[@audiotechlabs4650]

Great Video! To see the box joint cutting jig in production is over the top! You provide easy, smart ways to make beautiful and useful projects. Can't wait for the next. Bravo! Thankz

[@genmasaotome3503]

Damn... dude... you are the epitome of working smarter... not harder

[@youtubtc]

yeees, one cut one kill.. no extra work, just awesome precision... this man rules!

[@giantpune]

He definitely gets his money out of that table saw, doesn't he.

[@chaquator]

Discovered your channel last summer looking for videos on valves steamboxes, and I found your video. Since then I been subscribed, and, now that I heard the spring and summer chirping of the birds in the morning like the morning I discovered your channel, I get a little nostalgic about this. Time flew fast.

[@ZHFabrications]

Seeing the way your mind works is humbling. Nice work.

[@SmokeyBkillah]

The flush cut table saw jig is brilliant. Thank you for sharing you innovative ideas.

[@SimonMacFarlane]

thanks so much for including your trial & error parts of the process - that is really valuable to see (for example how the spreading clamp didn't really work)

[@ScrapwoodCity]

It takes some logistics to make so many boxes fast! Nice project! I liked the reversed clamp thing, might be handy somewhere!

[@swrightus1]

Nice looking boxes, you really gave the box joint jig a work out. I think its about time for me to build one of those, that is as soon as I get all my bird house orders done. Thanks for sharing!

[@gsp911]

Every time I see that jig I am amazed. It's a brilliant tool.

[@Campitor]

Your thrift in recycling wood and your ingenuity in finding practical solutions to woodworking is truly inspiring. Your videos a truly amazing. I'd give your videos 10,000 likes if I could.

[@cgiroux7503]

I am also very impressed on your quality of work and especially your jigs. They are awesome! Congrats also to your video style. It is always stable (no queasy cam) and your way of accelerating repetitive tasks is well done. Very motivating.

[@ivannair2201]

Its amazing how much thought goes into this, its perfection in design and execution.

[@foinkle]

I love your videos. This one is no exception. Such innovative and good quality work. Thanks!

[@h2_kumar]

That jig is sheer genius. Nice work!

[@norm1124]

Many cool concepts and a good showcase to compare the performance with CNC. Guess I got your point. Thanks for the great content and sharing it.

[@PaweKrajewski]

Hello! Four years ago I did something similar in my workshop! It works today! Greetings from Poland!

[@1eagle54]

Matthias, I really love your green approach! Always starting with recovered materials, repairing even the most basic of things, re-purposing and up-cycling finding value and use in things most would turn their nose up to. Until I subscribed, I honestly thought I was the only person to repair a $6 laundry basket :)

[@gr8bkset-524]

My laundry basket is +20 years old. Each time a crack develops at the opening, I drill a couple holes and use zip ties to hold the cracks together.

[@mikehedden5997]

Matt, you have the patience of Jobe iced in quality work. Beautiful job. I also liked the Brain Pick visit

[@johnm1138]

You are definitely a genius in the fact that you can build your own working ..Wood shop machines ..All out of wood .I am very impressed with creativity ...Keep up the gret work 👍

[@melizadillera342]

The tools that he used makes the work much easier. Great work

[@dickchiggas1514]

Matthias Wandel is one smart hombre! Love his videos and contraptions!

[@chennemeyer]

You are very clever, I always like your vids, you think for yourself, dont follow the typical course or methods for things, very refreshing

[@danielmcturk3961]

That jig is pure genius!

[@kesakhan]

Also that clamping technique is pretty clever, nice work man!

[@jacobestes]

I love the problem solving Matthias does in his videos. That gear setup wouldn't even occur to me. The clamping was also really cool.

[@Farm_fab]

Matthias, I found a neat way to store my fasteners. I got a stack of alarm control boxes, and plan to put dividers made from scrap polycarbonate. I'll make a way to stack them like drawers so I can easily save space this way and have nice access as well. The back of the panels have mounting studs that I'll either grind off or chisel out. Some of the boxes are used, but some have not been, so I'll need to cover the openings on the sides.

[@ruidadgmailcanada8508]

I like building vicariously through you. Thanks for the great ideas.

[@allenbythesea]

you sir are an artisan. Really enjoy watching these videos.

[@dalepowell7353]

This is a really good reason to build your box joint jig! Thanks for sharing!

[@BronkBuilt]

You come up with some of the best ways to get a job done!

[@plumbersteve]

Some day in the future, someone's going to be at a yard sale in Canada and they're going to see all this home made shop stuff and they're going to say "wow. They just don't make stuff like they used to"

[@dandruffo]

I really needed practical tutorial how to join thin wooden planks into boxes, drawers. Thanks a lot!

[@aidanearl]

That box joint jig is amazing!

[@johncocktosensen]

Dude, you are amazing. Instantly addicted to your channel.

[@TOMMIEGIRL75]

Genius! You are a literal genius! Seriously brilliant that was truly captivating. I want to be just like you when I grow up! Amazing I am simply awestruck! You need to be cloned, because the force is strong with you sir! Lol That is how it should be done case closed! Thank you so much for sharing your masterful skills with us. Can't wait to see your other videos. Pardon me whilst I proceed to gather my mind because it is thoroughly blown!😃

[@QuadDoc]

So cathartic to watch someone smart work!

[@deepconcept2020]

Your videos are what I was looking for for a long time

[@krzmal12718235]

So hypnotic... It would take me days to do it like you but still idea is amazing.

[@sarnxero2628]

The shot with the camera pointed close to the saw action with the fast speed was really cool. You should do more of that.

[@KazikPalec]

they look amazing! you have a huge talent, that's for sure ;)

[@ChristopherDemetrick]

I (being obsessed with boxes) like these a lot. I and loved the bevel you put on the bottom. Never thought of that and it makes them a bit more refined.

[@matthiaswandel]

Christopher Demetrick And it hides the fact that the bottom is just glued on the bottom.

[@Sully800]

***** That would be much harder to clamp and much much harder to fit up. Matthias made cutting the bottoms easy by oversizing them and trimming them later. If the bottom needs to fit exactly between the 4 sides then the cuts need to be very accurate. You are right that it would automatically square the sides if you could install the bottom during glue up

[@muskokamike127]

Sully800 that is why most drawers or boxes have the bottom installed inside the 4 sides...it squares up the boxes and doesn't rely on the joints to keep them square. Now with something "utility" like these, it isn't so important but it is VERY important if you want your drawers to slide properly....well, THE drawers you're installing in a cabinet, if YOUR drawers slide too easily, it'd get mighty uncomfortable under your jeans! lol

[@billodom7241]

Another excellent video with great tips throughout.

[@mr.polanco9864]

That is the sweetest jig I've seen !

[@SecondLittlePig]

You have some great instructional videos. I've learned a lot. Thanks for sharing all your projects!

[@Enredandonogaraxe]

It is so easy to make boxes with your box joint, that it is very easy to end up with a lot of work to glue, trim and sanding the boxes. Just joking. Amazing tricks, as always

[@marcelogaray]

hola querido amigo sergio te cuento que subi unos proyectos y la foto de portada de mi nuevo taller gracias por compartirlas y nuevamente gracias por las ideas que no estan demas...

[@arampolo1]

what? :)

[@haroldh9798]

As always, spectacular tutorial!

[@SlowlyLosinIt]

I could watch your videos all day.

[@MrBez007]

the tiny box joints look so cool

[@tristanbuet321]

Such an inspiration for me. Pure genius

[@spoileddogx3]

Looks like a lot of work, but having the jigs really speeds things up. Really looks nice.

[@scarletdice]

your workspace is very tidy. love it

[@beniaeschbach2626]

What a nice finger joint jig! Master class !

[@ishortland]

Great box joint jig, genius stuff!

[@Brimannn1]

I love your channel so much!

[@steveiv9250]

The Sheldon Cooper of woodworking. Cheers awesome video.

[@TheBillPayingHobbyists]

Amazing video. So glad I found your channel. Thank you for your time. Subscribed!

[@GWAIHIRKV]

Masterful. I’m missing your videos😞 Will just have to look over the old ones.....

[@metaspencer]

Oh man, that geared-up jig is too cool!

[@TheShavingWoodWorkshop]

Great tip for avoiding tear out - I like this organization idea

[@MrChillder]

they are some cute box joints!

[@anthonyjonmorris3763]

only just come across this video, that jig is awesome hopefully you have plans for it, those boxes are brilliant need to make myself some , going to subscribe to your channel

[@Barrysworkshop]

Funny, I was looking at all my spare bolts/nuts/screws and thinking about making boxes for them recently. Mini box-joint boxes are a very elegant solution.

[@Catastrofius]

You do a great job of figuring out methods to accomplish what you want to create. I am impressed and have sub'd

[@seven0929]

+okhomestead This is exactly what makes him a genius :)

[@vladyerus]

That Jig is AWESOME!

[@mikeadrover5173]

As always, thanks’ for taking the time to make this video! And I support this site. ~M~

[@gwheyduke]

that finger jig with the gear is Awesome !

[@HandMadeAfroHippie]

You're so fortunate! What a life! :)

[@bernieboyflhx7510]

wow great job with the joints ! !

[@oddingar]

Greetings form Norway! Awesome video. I suppose you could use a 10 - 12 mm round piece of wood and screw it in the center of the box(screw from the bottom) and use that for lifting the boxes out of the drawer. Especially if you made the boxes to cover the entire drawer. Not sure how much weight it could handle but at least for small boxes I dont think it would be a problem. Thanks again for a good video!

[@billydengel6647]

That’s the coolest jig ever

[@ColinTonkasdad]

superb use of material....and excellent as always cheers from uk

[@daltanionwaves]

Damn... this guy. 🎖️🏆🎖️ Quality

[@sth128]

Dat engineering... It's givin' me wood.

[@PineappleOranges]

Hard wood, or soft wood? :P

[@myomadd]

+PineappleOranges more like chestnut, really.

[@flyingsodwai1382]

I was just wondering about all the tools needed to make small boxes and organizers. I was surprised to see you used just a table saw. Nice.

[@Brandon-lz5xc]

Another great video! Thank you, sir!

[@GuyNChai]

dude u r genius at this!

[@luizgueirosbezerra]

The best work on wood box.👋

[@PetiteBluebirdgirl]

Matthias, Just found your site. I Watched, absorbed and learned much. Love your finger jointing jig. Would live to learn how you made it. Great site and I have subscribed.

[@pesansouvenir6512]

you have a lot of amazing imagination and know how to applicated to wood tool

[@davidvergara607]

I love how you learn from your mistakes

[@Bbendfender]

When you said thin, you weren't kidding. Nice boxes.

[@garycardoza2118]

Impressive. Nicely done.

[@sanghyuk2]

wow thats some crazy awesome jig

[@diegolopez702DL]

that machine you built at 1:29 is brilliant.

[@El-Dub]

100% good work. Thank you.

[@brammmza9843]

Matthias you are making cool things ;) i always look at your video's if you build something useful that i need :)

[@ChadMc74]

Better than anything on tv.