Walnut Tea Box // Brass Inlay // Brass Splines // Woodworking Project // Spline Miter // Half Laps

[@LukeDorny]

Love this. Nice work. Who actually stole the banana from the banana jar?

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Ha! Thanks luke! It wasn’t me..... 😂😂😉

[@clydebalcom8252]

I would think a big ape took the banana out of the banana jar. 🙈🙉🙊

[@sudhatshanagunawardhana1236]

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[@AprilWilkerson]

I am in love with this project! Great job, that walnut and brass are a killer combination.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks so much April!! I have to think of more projects where I can use this combo...

[@bmilhoan]

@@3x3CustomTamar Think about making a tool. Perhaps a scratch marker.

[@pacificcoasttrains3785]

"So there's this one time, at band clamp....." Great looking end result!

[@heyimamaker]

As amazing as this project is, I think the most valuable information is in you explaining what you tried and what you would do differently next time. Thanks for sharing :)

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks for watching! And for the feedback!

[@mrfaw7530]

Very nice project and was very nice to hear kids voices. I also enjoy with my daughter when she comes in my workshop.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

☺️☺️

[@John_Malecki]

Its like every idea I have anymore you're already crushing it! Love this build

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Haha! Thanks John!

[@thomasbrovarone7136]

I've seen this video thumbnail pop up from time to time. Never paid it any mind until I noticed that the bottom of our pantry is full of cardboard tea boxes. So now its my project. Watching a 4 year old video makes me appreciate even more your talent and desire for woodworking and how deserving you are of the new workshop. BTW ,,, the your old house kitchen was fabulous

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Haha glad it finally inspired you

[@craftedworkshop]

Killer work, Tamar! Love that brass and Walnut combo. Awesome job!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks so much Johnny! I was so surprised at how easy it was to work with

[@scotttovey]

The hinges while being a pain to make them flush with the back, is the added detail that says: Quality, made by a professional woodworker. Keep up the good work!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks so much! Yeah. It was annoying. But it looks so much better that they are flush!

[@kickpublishing]

As a lifelong carpenter cabinetmaker its a real pleasure for me to see that women are now also hooked on woodworking - it truly is the most rewarding and zen pastime in the world - even Jesus spent more of his life woodworking than preaching :-) First rate work, you have an eye for design.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Coming from the president of the internet! Thanks so much! It really is such a satisfying hobby

[@renaissancemen1]

Jesus huh??? Let me ask you this. Jesus cured the sick, fed the masses, walked on water and even rose from the dead. Pretty impressive. Is there a tool, Jig or even a technique named after him???????? I’m gonna say Jesus was a shitty carpenter.

[@markc7933]

Renaissance Man there may not be a tool named after him but any a messed up as a helper I’d hear “ Jesus f’n christ what did you do” so I guess it’s a training tool for tradesmen

[@davidk7544]

Woman? Oh, I hadn't noticed. All I saw was a competent wood working professional. Did it wind up mattering?

[@MarkTurnbull]

@@davidk7544 Yes it does as any traditionally male dominated field has found. There are frequently unintended biases against women, so that even if you personally aren't sexist regarding the field that doesn't mean there aren't biases/discriminations present. It's also been found that a blase outlook also leads to one not seeing inequalities present. So while you aren't seeing gender, that doesn't mean it's a good thing, it's just not as bad as being sexist. It's important to recognize accomplished women who can/are role models for other women to get inspiration from. It's the same problem with people who say they don't see color often means they don't recognize the intrinsic challenge minorities have faced and still face.

[@crossgrainwoodproductsltd9230]

Your very comfortable in front of the camera, there is a charming way about you. The way you include a mistake and come up with a solution. Keep doing that. Its what makes you so relate-able and your a mom and pretty too! I use brass a lot in my work and have to save it is gorgeous with darker woods. Try Purple Heart with the brass. It sells out every time I make one.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks so much for the feedback! Sounds like a great combo

[@DIYCreators]

That Looks Awesome!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks so much!

[@passerby9123]

Still catching up on your back file of work, and this box is good, Nah, great, Nah, it is truly beutiful and amazingly well thought out, organised and executed, including how to deal with the unforseen problems.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks so much! So glad you liked it!

[@dustinwconrad]

Awesome project and good video. I like how you show / discuss mistakes you made and any work arounds. that is great way to learn from you.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks! Appreciate that!

[@klangklang5249]

It's people like you that make KZbin such an amazing tool for learning. Thank you!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Awesome to hear

[@Microtardz]

My left ear really liked the intro, right one? Not so much.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Was your left ear the one that was working or not working?

[@birdmun]

Being deaf in my left ear and wearing headphones to watch this I had to wonder where the sound was coming from for a moment before swapping the headphones around. If no one had commented, I was going to suggest she made sure to make her intro/outro mono or stereo as well. :)

[@MikeTheMaker1]

My left ear loved the ending too

[@eliseyates7100]

Same

[@rosehavenfarm2969]

Thumbs up merely for the beginning shots of the tea box. Well done. Enjoyed the process, too.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks so much!

[@vincentferrari]

Wow that's a lot of new stuff I just learned all in one video!!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Well, that’s awesome!

[@rohitnarayan3966]

Cool tea box, the brass makes the box even better then it already is. I could also see myself using the box for other things. You have a nice kitchen

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks so much!

[@WoodWorkLIFE]

Great project Tamar! It was awesome meeting you at WBC! Keep killing it ✊👍

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Great meeting you too! Thanks!

[@zifnab6824]

That box turned out great, my wife has been making noises about a tea box. personally I like the videos that show how folks fixed the problems they ran across (even the self created ones). It shows there creativity and troubleshooting ability.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks! If you make one for her I would love to see it! I am not a professional. And never claim to be. So I run across a lot of problems. Ha. I just hope ppl can learn from mistakes like I have!

[@mikeymartin4751]

That was a nice router jig and a brilliant idea to use the router to just "clean" out the half lap slots. I will definitely try that

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks! Glad you liked it!

[@WatchMeDIYIt]

That's a beautiful box! :-)

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks so much!

[@tkosmider]

I see what you did there.

[@alexclark6777]

Goodness, I love the contrast of that shiny brass and deep grainy walnut. Bet it smells fantastic with all that tea in there too!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks so much! It does. Ha

[@rpederse]

Poor sacrificial pine. “Ours not to reason why, ours but to do and die.” :)

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Ha!

[@davidk7544]

Thanks for pointing out that critically important finish piece.

[@ComandanteJ]

Hinges are pure pain. Beautiful design, and the brass puts it on another level.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

I was procrastinating really bad before putting the hinges on.... thanks!

[@Crumphorn]

I am amazed as much by the extremely sophisticated equipment you use as much as by your talent. Funny to think that less than two generations ago, craftsmen would have done all this by hand.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

And it would have taken them 10 times as long.... ha

[@Crumphorn]

I wonder how long by hand? A week maybe? More?

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Probably.

[@davidfrench4477]

Yeah, once you go with the Brusso hinges, you can't go back. This was nice work. Great job.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Haha agreed

[@grateful4068]

You continuously prove to me that I need to be more brave in my thinking. I wouldn't have thought about brass for splines. Eye opening!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Ha. Awesome that it was inspiring in some way

[@bmilhoan]

The chamfer for the lid worked out really well. It's actually a nice detail.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks. Totally agree. Wasn’t on the initial plan. But I think it adds to it.

[@erichroney673]

Best woodworking channel on KZbin!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

☺️☺️

[@maisummarceneiroumdemuitos8037]

you are the proof that is not necessary crazy expensive tools to make a incredible piece like that. Skilled work with the good and old DeWalt table saw.

[@micahnielsen1]

LOVE those brass splines! What a great idea. Each video you do is a refreshing mix of creative projects, jig-making and problem-solving, and personal touches. Thanks for keeping it real!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks so much for the feedback! It’s hard to put myself and my work out there. So these comments really mean a lot to me!

[@tonywwp]

I've been watching you develop your craft throughout the years. You are a very talented person. Outstanding!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks! ☺️

[@jimpike3489]

WOW, stunning build Tamar. Love the brass inlay against the walnut, stunning grain. You looked so cold making the box with your coat on in your workshop. Thanks for sharing

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks so much! Yeah.... no heat or insulation in my shop.

[@mariojhorge23]

Beautiful kitchen and another great job. Well done.

[@ЮрийКляпко]

Поразительно! Талантище!...За тринадцать с половиной минут ролика ни одной секунды молчания!...

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Sorry. Don’t understand.

[@jbb5470]

Beautiful and great video! Love hearing your children!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

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[@brentcrawfordrrt]

Going through these videos, you keep coming up with ways to make things unique to your own build. I absolutely loved this one. Your frankness in problems and problem solving are always some of the best parts. Thanks so much for sharing with us.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

So glad you like my mistakes! Ha!

[@jimmydooda1]

That box turned out great! You are so well spoken and all the details you shared really add to the video. Every time you said "maple" tho I kept hearing "meatball" lol. Then I kept thinking of Jersey Shore. Whenever I think of the box you made, I'm going to think of Jersey Shore too lol.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Hahaha! I do live in jersey! 😂😂😂

[@xxshamixx]

So glad I searched tea bag box and discovered your channel! I'm just getting into wood working.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Awesome! It’s such a fun hobby!

[@grahamserle7930]

Nice work Tamar. Love the kids at the end, priceless.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

☺️

[@mikethompson7075]

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL piece of work!!!!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks so much!!

[@lawrencehud]

You have now become my favorite "process" and "but I figured it out" person. Please always include your mistakes - it is not only instructive, but very encouraging for those of us who are less process oriented. Beautiful box!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Glad you like it! ☺️☺️

[@geekpicks4460]

Absolutely killing it tamar. The box is beautiful.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks! Appreciate that!

[@fdort3971]

Absolutely gorgeous! I could easily see that at buffet tables!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@fdort3971]

@@3x3CustomTamar I put it on my to do list here in nova Scotia

[@daviddejulio863]

Damn phone is listening to me again. I was just telling my dad I want to do a project with brass or copper inlay and what pops up, this great video from you! Thank you!

[@Charlie-pk6lj]

From someone with 50+yrs exp.very nice great job you should be very proud of yourself.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Wow! I think that’s the best compliment I could get. Thanks!

[@erdiaz13]

Beautiful! If only I had enough tools to give this a try myself. Maybe one day!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks! There’s always a simplified way to achieve the same thing

[@erdiaz13]

@@3x3CustomTamar true, but my skills are not quite there yet either. I've just got to practice more I guess! 😊 Just subscribed because you have some amazing ideas and are such an inspiration. Can't wait for some more free time so I can binge watch all your videos! Happy holidays!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

erdiaz13 awesome. Hope you enjoy! Happy Holidays!

[@itsmethedreamer]

Indeed, the look is crazy cool! Almost didn't recognize you without your fur hoodie in the opening shot.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Hah thanks!

[@fgriffintx]

Nice work! I especially like your fast-forward filming that shows all the steps, but doesn't make the viewer watch longgggg real-time videos that some woodworkers inflict on the viewer. And no annoying music! Great job

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Glad you like my style! Thanks!

[@cw4608]

Cute kids, happy kids with a sense of humor.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

☺️☺️

[@rosswaring2835]

my favourite combination walnut and brass...very nice design and great execution too Tamar!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks so much! I love it too

[@josesoto-ec2my]

All that work was worth it, it came out awesome.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks so much! It was really satisfying to see it finished after all the work that went into it

[@KSFWG]

Beautiful tea box, Tamar! Walnut and brass is a great choice. As far as the inlay goes, that wasn't a mistake -- it was a learning opportunity -- and you took advantage of it. I think you really enjoyed this build and that we'll (hopefully) see some more boxes down the line. Thanks for the video!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks so much! I definitely took it as a learning opportunity! I hope to make more!

[@edwardholmes91]

What a gorgeous looking tea box, it turned out great! What I particularly like is how you shared where things went wrong and how you would do it differently in the future. The brass and walnut combination looks wonderful too!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks so Much! Every project is an opportunity to learn something new!

[@FigmentsMade]

What a gorgeous box! And I love the jig to sand a precise 45 degree angle on the brass strips. That is such a great idea!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks so much! That was a lying in bed thinking about how I’m going to get it done idea. Ha.

[@vinceagnes]

Another great project, Tamar. The contrast between the walnut and the brass is incredible! I could see myself also miscalculating the depth of the brass inserts, what we learn by our mistakes. It may have been related to the freezing temperatures in your shop ;-).

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks! At least now I know! Ha

[@clydebalcom8252]

I love that push stick. I trust you do the obligatory air guitar after you're done at the table saw.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Haha. Of course

[@raemunroe]

I like the pace of your videos and the description of your thought process, and setbacks. It's really helpful. Beautiful project!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks so much for the feedback!

[@thomaslowry7813]

The brass splines turned out killer. Awesome project!!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks so much!!

[@stvn___]

Wow, the brass with that finish looks so nice. Well done

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks so Much! I’m loving the combo

[@jcat5150]

That's awesome...I've done plenty of splined corner boxes using wood splines and I've cut brass or copper rod in to pins for a cool look...don't know why I never thought to use brass flat stock for splines...I'll definitely be adding that one to my trick bag!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

I love adding brass to my work. It’s such a nice detail. Good luck with it!

[@paulmcewen7384]

Super cool project. I like how you dive into detail on your mistakes, and then how you sort it out. I make lots of mistakes on my projects and fixing them is half the fun lol.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks so much! We all make em....

[@jamespeirce2582]

Beautiful and inspirational project! Not sure why it took KZbin so long to recommend one of your videos to me given how long I’ve been watching woodworking channels.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Ha! I don’t know how KZbin works.... thanks!

[@bleugaze]

This was so much fun. I love woodworking, brass and wood decor and tea. Thanks for explaining everything so cleary

[@3x3CustomTamar]

So glad you liked it. Thanks!

[@martinheidgen8064]

Very beautiful box and a great idea with the brass! And besides: you look gorgeous in your kitchen presenting this box, smiling, being proud of your work! I really love it!

[@Jackson-T23]

That's an awesome box. I like the Wolf kitchen range too. 👍

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks! ☺️

[@lordrichard8184]

I really like how easy you make the splines and the inlays look. I’ll definitely be doing both on my next shop tool box.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Awesome! Have fun!

[@9873459872134234]

Lovely piece. Nice work. Obviously a lot of exploring on the work, but seems like you had a really good time. Nice video too. Thanks.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks so much!

[@chriscowart4679]

I love your videos! You are an excellent educator, and you clearly communicate exactly what you are doing. I think you might just be my favorite KZbin wood worker!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

So awesome to hear. Thanks!

[@subhrajit0993]

Wow, tremendous respect for the amount of effort !! Now as a weekend diyer , this is definitely not a project to try :)

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks! It’s fun to experiment!

[@koalafan1576]

Cute kiddos. I stole the 🍪. Great video. Nice Woodpecker square you have there. ❤️

[@3x3CustomTamar]

😂😂

[@cillin4821]

really nice - well done! love the look of the box in walnut and the brass really makes it pop

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks so much!

[@stevede77]

Wow Tamar, that’s gorgeous!!! Beautiful work chica

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks so much Steve! The perfect match to your mallet!! Can’t wait to get it!

[@Saladzingers]

Man, you worked your ass off on that box! Worth it though, well done!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Ha! Thanks!

[@supadeluxe]

Very nice box! I need to make something similar for my wife's coffee pods. You should get your kids to do the voice over for one of your videos. Would be a lot of fun!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks! That would be a great idea! My kids are crazy.... I might do that one day. Ha

[@rickbodick6812]

That Danish Oil is absolutely awesome on there!!! Looks beautiful!!! Great job!!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

It really does look great! Thanks! I went it the store looking for tung oil and came out with danish oil! I’m happy with how quickly it cures

[@melissasilver4014]

Aha your kids are so cute at the end bless them. Super job on the box :)

[@3x3CustomTamar]

😊 thank you

[@brandogould9432]

super helpful! I am going to do some brass inlays so this was the perfect video! thanks!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Glad it was helpful!

[@davidk7544]

Great vid, great presentation, very succinct, very clear, cleanly done, I learned a lot!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Awesome. Thanks so much for the feedback. So happy you liked it

[@diggler306]

Wow, so many woodworking techniques and operations in this project; which produced a stunning result! Kudos!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

It’s really amazing how much work and detail goes into these small projects... thanks!

[@markkoons7488]

As the ads used to say, "You've come a long way, baby". There used to be an old woodworker, Jim Krenov. The gist of what I took from his teachings was that heightened or focused perception is a key asset. One instance of that is the perception of what constitutes sharp and less than perfectly sharp. Another is understanding which of many possible causes are responsible for unsatisfactory machining, where all those burns come from. As you expand your perception you'll begin to recognize one cause after another of all those burns, the idea being to have the work more closely resemble a thought. More than 40 years ago a neighbor came into my shop as I was warping a blade and scorching the hell out of some elm that was full of stresses. He stood there until the saw and dust collection wound down. He made a show of sniffing the air. "Ah, yes. I had a woodburning set when I was a boy".

[@topdogderby845]

Beautiful box! Can't go wrong with walnut! Really nice job and a great inspiration! Thanks!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks so much!

[@user11000]

Tamara, i like your work. Well done!!!!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks!

[@lonniecrook1684]

A beautiful finished product. Great job

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks so much!

[@bingobongobungo]

More Brass splines and inlays, nice work , ok im two years late , but will enjoy catching up

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Ha! Thanks! Enjoy!

[@bingobongobungo]

@@3x3CustomTamar yes im sure i will, just a thought on metal inlaying and splines , would it be to much of a faff to use chrome , or would that be too blingy ? or even glass inlaying

[@3x3CustomTamar]

@@bingobongobungo if that’s what you like. Go ahead. Ha

[@michelhoang2294]

All you do is great. I love it. Love from France.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks!

[@TheEveryMaker]

That came out fantastic! I love brass and walnut together. I actually made a miniature treasure chest ring box for my brother-in-law's wedding and I used walnut and brass. I had to age the brass and am super happy with the way it came out. I am still working on that video though, so it will be a while before I get it posted, LOL.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks! That sounds awesome! Looking forward to seeing that!

[@umlooad]

Very beautiful and well crafted. Chapeau!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@allinon1sw]

That's a beautiful box! Would make a great chess/ game board box also.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks! Totally agree!

[@dalejones4186]

Nice box. Love your tenacity. Your an inspiration.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks! Appreciate the kind words!

[@ericjruiz]

I love the fact that you always give feed back on each project. How you'd make it better. You do amazing work

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks so much! I learn on each project!

[@markgoode4109]

Super design; love the contrast between the brass and walnut. Thanks for sharing. Best wishes.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks so much!

[@TedStrzalkowski]

Great job! Nice tip on using a straw for glue in corners.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks! That’s a good one. But I didn’t come up with it, I saw it somewhere on instagram. Just don’t know where.

[@jpallen719]

What a beautiful talented lady......

[@oftenlucid]

I love the creativity of the projects you choose to do. Brass splines is a bold and great choice. I am working up the courage to make the finger joint from Peter Sealand (sp?). Ask you kids What is the most magical breed of dog? A Lab-racadabra-dore.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Ha! I’ll ask them. Thanks!

[@parillaworks]

Turned out great. And that’s a really nice design too!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks so much! Brass was fun to work with

[@Handleyman]

Thanks for sharing your adventure. It’s good to know that mistakes are part of the learning process. I feel encouraged to try something similar. 😀

[@3x3CustomTamar]

I feel like the only way I actually learn is by making mistakes. And I hope other ppl can learn from my mistakes too!

[@donna30044]

We learn from mistakes, and it is less painful when the mistakes are made by others. 😊

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Haha! Indeed.