Keepsake Box Using Box Joints

I made this keepsake box using sapele for the wood and finger joints or box joints for the joinery. This is a great weekend woodworking project. The jig for making box joints was simple and quick to make and the contrasting colors of face and end grain looks great. I finished the box with some inexpensive hardware and finished up with a couple coats of General Finishes Arm-R-Seal and buffed it out with some 0000 steel wool and Briwax. Thanks for watching ! If you like this video, give it a thumbs up and consider subscribing to the channel.
Here Is a link to the hardware I used (Affiliate)
amzn.to/2q158r1 (The Latch is slightly different than what I received)
amzn.to/2RZQ6yw (The same hasp I used but with out the hinges)
amzn.to/2S2tFsq (Just the hinges)
Here is a link to the finishes I used for this project (Affiliate)
amzn.to/2RYnypf (Arm-R-Seal)
amzn.to/2pZMzn6 (Briwax)

[@cerberus2881]

The Craftsman isn't the one who does perfect work, it's the one able to fix the errors that inevitably creep in.

[@yoesomite2199]

i love that poly sanding trick to hide the gaps !!!

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks!

[@jorgeiberri664]

Yeah! Sweet! Good trick

[@jeanmarc_in_Hudson]

Going to try that one today!

[@b.bittner2578]

Its better than glue cuz glue won't take stains well!!

[@mrtimemaker]

Yes, I do too; and I’m a long term glue and sawdust guy.

[@thomask4836]

From a 68 year-old woodworker, Thanks for sharing! I guess you can teach an old dog new tricks! Loved your video!

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thank you!

[@BookofIsaiah]

Very nice!

[@coolguysaswell]

Another beautiful woodworking project. Thanks for sharing this video

[@dustins3400]

box looks awesome

[@bigrich6750]

Great video! Thank you!

[@jasonrobinson9524]

Beautiful work. Well done.

[@rogercowart2493]

Looks great!! Thanks for sharing 👍😉

[@1greenthumbgardeningtwba]

Awesome job mate. Thanks for the time to make video,

[@bahlowme]

Good job man!

[@GrumpysWorkshop4]

Thats a beautiful looking box

[@basilguts1786]

Nicely done 👍 🇬🇧

[@hypnoraythompson5824]

great project

[@bryanproskiw5554]

Graet video and tips!

[@paultidswell2981]

Nice job.

[@befmx31]

Yeah, the poly sanding trick was great. Definitely going to start using that.

[@sajidrafique375]

excellent job

[@KennethColeStatenIsland]

Thanks so much for the great tip on the box joints. Tried it today. Bingo.

[@michaelmclaughlin4374]

Well done very good video

[@jameseconleyjr7868]

Nice box. And good video too.

[@independentmind1977]

Man, that poly trick is great! I have some on the shelf I'll be using for this. Thanks mate!

[@13D_RAD]

nice box.

[@anthonyhennegan3676]

I love sapele.

[@bobwoods5017]

Great video, uncluttered and easy to follow. Going to give this a try.

[@hazembata]

I dig it.

[@aaddershaheen2962]

Good job

[@messiascorreia8122]

Excelente!!

[@jeromyashcraft4571]

Great video and tips. Thank you, keep it up.

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks!

[@DsHardWoodCreations]

Beautiful piece brother. Love working with sapele.

[@johnharrison8807]

Great poly sanding trick! thanks for sharing and helping me up my woodworking quality.

[@josegerardolopez4056]

Hermoso trabajo Felicidades ! Desde México

[@nharua2881]

Yes! Beautiful work indeed. I love the book match look above the front latch (0:02 mark). Great job!

[@Sero4life]

Nice

[@WoodWorkTherapy]

Just finally decided to up my finger joint game, and then I see this video! Nice work. So going to use the sanding and poly trick. Think I might need it..... LOL Thanks for the video! :)

[@bobbyblizzard8488]

Great tips and awesome video!

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thank you

[@reginalawson8008]

Beautiful box. The final finish looks flawless. I hope you sign your work for future genetations. Thanks for sharing! :)

[@michaelt7191991]

Beautiful

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thank you

[@redennis3]

Outstanding.

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks!

[@skippylippy547]

Beautiful box. Very nice video - Thank you.

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks

[@dirtybaywoodshop-joeporter5650]

That is a beautiful box! I've had a nice piece of sapele in my shop for a couple of years now that I've been trying to figure out what to do with. I think this could be a winner. - Joe

[@Hermes-thoth]

Excelente job ! Congrats!

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks!

[@STANWoodwork]

looks lovely

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thank you

[@Tobby4063]

Awesome video!! Nice and clear. Great tips.

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thank you!

[@jasondarr5911]

Man that was great. Awesome tips and great looking project.

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it

[@robertmiller9379]

Good suggestions.. Nice job.

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks!

[@steveshelton2322]

Beautiful finish. Great work on the jig to make the finger joints. Looks like some of us novices can even try it. Great Job! Thanks for sharing.

[@ellienorder520]

wow beautifull

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks!

[@steverochon1620]

Nice project, I made boxes for my boys when they were young. They still have them at ages 30 and 28. And that’s a great tip with the alternative to glue and sawdust, especially with end grains that would soak up glue like a sponge.

[@christiangreggstarbucklmft957]

Great video. Thanks

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks!

[@Donegaldan]

Great skills and clear explanation. Thank you.

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks!

[@Bekim8310]

Thats a beautiful box! Well made!

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks!

[@garyclark7222]

Excellent demo! Exactly what I needed to finish my thought processes on the boxes I’m making for Christmas. Thanks for this!

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

I'm glad it helped!

[@louheerten3468]

Thanks for the demo. Great job, beautiful box, and explained thoroughly. Loved it.Thanks for posting.

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thank you!

[@SnipTifferz]

Great video

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thank you

[@patrickarchuleta9594]

Your work is second to none may God continue to bless you

[@vinnyleone3427]

Great job

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thank you

[@keithhanks9131]

Beautiful Box. Fantastic video, Great narration.

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks!

[@C--A--M]

WONDERFUL! Thank you for sharing your skills and techniques with us!

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thank you

[@StuffUCanMake]

Great video!

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thank you

[@jbsoul4575]

Beautiful box. I love the grain on the front.

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks!

[@chadbingham8069]

10 points for the poly trick!!!

[@technicaltrucking8704]

easily the simplest jig ive seen that make the most amount of sense with the least amount of time. worth a sub.

[@jeffreyt7177]

Nice work. Some great tips and easy to follow instructions.

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thank you

[@EigenDesigns]

Your video editing is amazing. I really like your style. Great work!

[@vincecaggiano3297]

Nice job and really enjoyed the joint filling hack! Thanks for sharing.

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks!

[@DsHardWoodCreations]

Beautiful piece. I love working with sapele

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks! Yea it smells good and is easy to work!

[@DothanAntelope]

Twisted Woodshop what are the dimensions/ cutting directions for the box

[@MrGrundle]

Nice job! Great suggestion with filling the gaps. 👍

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks!

[@good2us1]

Truly beautiful work of art! Well done!

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thank you!

[@angelolivolsi1492]

what a good Dad !!!!

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks!

[@Cerv_guitars]

i enjoyed this far more than i thought i was. great job producing this video.

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thank you!

[@rickybobby6605]

Bravo sir.

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks!

[@JakeThompson]

Outstanding Video. I always learn something watching your videos!!

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks. I'm glad you liked it

[@arminiusmaximus5806]

Awesome build.. gave me inspiration to make something similar.. keep up the great work

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks!

[@tomlagatol4448]

Good tip with the sanding and wipe-on poly... (I) enjoyed the video!

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thank you

[@EdHeaton]

Awesome job and your box turned out fantastic.

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks!

[@91carlosperrazo9]

Un trabajo perfecto.

[@zenink2654]

Very nice! I'm about to start a very similar piece. Glad I saw this before I start on it!

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks! Good luck with your project

[@SomethingFromTheShed]

Oh man i love sepele wood. what a beautiful box. well done sir

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks!

[@VirgilAllenMoore]

Your gap filling method is amazing. That's the first time I've seen that. Thank you. I'll be using this on my next box joints

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Awesome! It's a good trick

[@Kosh42EFG]

Yay! Someone else that uses the fist mallet

[@nicktestajr]

Simple, beautiful and elegant. Well done, and that poly trick is fantastic!! Definitely going to try that.

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks!

[@markgoode4109]

Nice project. This turned out really well. I always like the pattern one gets at the end of boards when using finger joints. Thanks for sharing. Best wishes

[@1pcfred]

They're box joints. Finger joints are what they use to lengthen cheap molding. They're thinner and angled. A special bit makes finger joints.

Duuude. That wipe-on-poly hack is gold! Also, the spacers when cutting the lid is something that I fell is very important. Thanks!

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks!

[@rodriguesbob100]

Gorgeous box. Love the wood grain in that sapele. Great job and watching this you’ve given me the confidence to try box joints myself. Great work

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thank you! Good luck with the build

[@jmcbc1963]

Beats sawdust and glue ANY DAY- thank you for sharing.

[@lastingbuild1373]

Very nice! Hand cut box joints was my very first joinery project years ago and I still enjoy the look it creates.👍

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks. It's a nice change from dovetails every once in a while

[@ronniesolomon5235]

Really nice explanation and I love the trick with the sanding to fill the voids.....I gotta try that

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks!

[@tjkoker]

Outstanding work. I particularly like the gap hack with the poly and sanding dust. I'll use it today on another project. Thank you again. Great video.

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thank you!

[@buckinthetree1233]

Very nice job on the finish. It really brings out the grain. Nice job on all of it.

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks!

[@MakeThings]

Beautiful work man. That tip is very clever and have honestly never heard it before. I’m so glad I can be a part of a community with so many skilled people like yourself. Great project Dave.

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks! I love being part of this community also. I learn something new all the time. You guys are inspiring me to do some metal work and I'm even making a leather wallet that I learned about from watching KZbin tutorials.

[@HarlyGuy13]

Great video and absolutely priceless tip. I’ve never heard of that technique which sounds so much better than using the glue and saw dust. Thanks again m

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks. That gap filling method works well!

[@dimensionswoodworks]

That is awesome 😎I love Sapele, it’s always got amazing grain!

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks! It's easy to work with too

[@dimensionswoodworks]

Twisted Woodshop I’m definitely going to pick some up on my next run to the lumberyard

[@RPGWoodworking]

Been woodworking for a while now and that's the first time I've seen the poly/slurry trick. Thanks for the tip! Amazing what this community can accomplish! Well done, sir!

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks! Just finished watching your video on the gun rack you made. Good stuff

[@JakeApperson]

The wipe on poly slurry trick was enough to make me a new subscriber! Awesome idea for those "well CRAP!" moments on a build like this.

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks! I tend to have a few of those "well crap" moments!

[@jimbrown8818]

Same here! It just never occurred to me.

[@ronniesolomon5235]

So I’m not the only one who cant make 100% perfect fitting finger joints?? Other guys on you tube make it look and sound so easy but it isn’t.

[@husseinhashim1973]

Great job what you did in this astonishing box you’ve made. Really I loved it.. peace

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thank you!

[@husseinhashim1973]

@@TwistedWorkshop77 you are welcome brother

[@jbooks888]

Handy tip: when you find a glue that works well for you, stick with it.

[@SPICY_BEAR]

Very nice work! It looks awesome. ☺

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks!

[@HansHoffmeister]

nice hack on filling the box joint gaps.

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Thanks!