Woodturning: A Square Sapele Lidded Box

Today's project is a square lidded box with a finial made out of sapele. It's something very different and I don't see many square lidded boxes on KZbin. This lidded box was a lot of fun to make and I got to work with a bunch of different tools that I don't usually get the chance to use when making a turning project.
I hope you enjoy this video. Please let me know if there is a project you'd like to see me make and I will do my best to do it. Thank you for all the support you have shown me and the channel!
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[@cdrive5757]

I like to think of fine "Wood Turning" as tantalizing *Art Of The Curve*! You know it when you see it! Thanks! Wakodahatchee Chris

[@mmills7012]

Cute box. Very nice

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you very much Mary! - Ed

[@bradmcnamar5679]

Ed - you are a great type of person for this type of woodworking. You help newbies like me learn without any intimidation (intended or unintended). Great job and keep up the great work!

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you very much Brad! I still consider myself a newbie too. Seeing some other channels and or even tv shows (This Old House and New Yankee Workshop) made me think you needed so much experience and expensive tools to get into woodworking. I started my channel to document my journey and to help others too. I wanted to show that all you need is basic tools and a willingness to learn to be successful. - Ed

[@ianlee9755]

Lovel piece

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you Ian! - Ed

[@user-yr2em5vw7o]

Muito interessante a sequência de trabalho. Vou treinala. Gratidão

[@richardnash6009]

Excellent project great finish . Thank you 👌👌👌👌

[@DavidAdamsen]

This is a great one, Ed! Very well done! Great complementary shapes!

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you very much David! - Ed

[@josephtowers5959]

Brilliant

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you very much! - Ed

[@davidfriedman3962]

Nice box, creative. Thank you for teaching us all.

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you David! - Ed

[@StanCrafted]

I really like that...thanks for posting.

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you! - Ed

[@slowfootlabeef704]

I love your videos - easy to follow (no silly extras or annoying sound fx) also really like being shown what tools are used. Invaluable for the novice turner

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you so much! - Ed

[@jeffbelcher4646]

Good work

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you Jeff! - Ed

[@bradmcnamar5679]

I've watched this video several times now. It looks fantastic and I am now convinced that I can try one/ Thanks for the motivation!

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you Brad and go for it brother! I would love for you to share it on my website when you finish it. There is a Viewer Projects section where you can upload it. I want to try it again on a larger piece of wood and try and not let the lid crash to the floor again. ha ha. Take care! - Ed

[@nix8960]

Perfect

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you very much! - Ed

[@kathoakes929]

Ed it's beautiful and the chip gives it character. I love the size of it too.

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you very much! Have a blessed day! - Ed

[@paulpierce4818]

Thanks so much for the shout out on the box I sent you. But that box you turned for today's post was absolutely fantastic. Opened me up for some new ideas as you know I love doing lidded boxes. I do wish when someone gives you a thumbs down that they'd mention why. I know I'd like to know if I had a channel. We all start somewhere and even negative post could make us better if we knew what it was they didn't like. Keep up the great work.

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you Paul. I wish I could get the fitment that you did. I'm just have to practice making more. - Ed

[@GordonRock1]

Very nice lidded box, Ed. I jumped when the lid came off before you were ready for it. Still, a beautiful turning! 👍👍👍 Take care, .....Gord

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you Gord! I jumped too! I still can't find that darn little piece. Oh well. - Ed

[@curtisstacy5829]

Great idea / great box. I haven't made a box like that. Thanks for sharing

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you Curtis! I'm thinking about making another one soon, but a bit bigger. - Ed

[@mauiharward7897]

That’s one very cool box... I dig it 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you so much! - Ed

[@jarmstrong2843]

This is really nice!! Simple, yet elegant! Great Job!!!!

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you! - Ed

[@billk8579]

Really nice job. Like the way the lid fits to the curve of the top of the box. Enjoy your videos,

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you Bill! - Ed

[@malcmenzies3556]

Very nice project, note that you use a combination of traditional tools and carbide tipped tools. yes, I agree with you the bottom is very elegant/unusual. I would also like to add that the video was very professional - great timing with the notes, love the layout. Well done I have subscribed and look forward to watching you develop your projects - I was hoping that your lid did not fly off, such a shame.

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you very much Malc! Take care. - Ed

[@mequedoclarisimo]

Just beautiful! This is the first video I've watched but for sure it won't be the last!

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you and welcome to my channel! - Ed

[@daveporter2555]

This box turned out really nice! It is definitely something you don't see in most of the wood turning video's. It's so FRUSTRATING when stuff happens and things don't go as planned. Have a good 1 Ed.

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you Dave! - Ed

[@a.a.b.u.n]

С Новым годом! Мира! Счастья! Здоровья! Успехов! Заработков! Удачи! Необычная форма и необычно точишь! Результат хороший!

[@brycequincy]

Nice box and I also really liked the footed bottom

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you Bryce! - Ed

[@carolriley8472]

Wow, that is so gorgeous...I love the shape and the Sapele!

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you Carol! - Ed

[@chandarussell]

I really like it. I love the shape.

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you very much! - Ed

[@7thCrownLotus]

Well done! I'm glad to see a craftsman that doesn't do only bowls. This is beautiful art. I'm imaging this lidded box with some sort of an asian style inlay. And now I click the sub button!

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you very much! I would love to see what you make. It sounds amazing! Please consider sharing it on my site so everyone can see your work. - Ed

[@PopsShop]

Really a beautiful job. The wood is gorgeous and the style is really cool.

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you Danny! I want to make another one, but a little bigger. Have a blessed day! - Ed

[@valborchardt3596]

Thanks Ed, gosh that is awesome. Love your channel, you always make cool stuff. Take care as always from south africa

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you very much Val! I'm always trying something new. - Ed

[@Popsjcb]

Beautiful piece of work.

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you James! - Ed

[@bonenfant96]

Wow.

[@christopherckarkson5605]

Hello from the UK. That is a super little box, i like the angled sides on the main piece. Regards Chris.

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you very much Chris! It was a lot of fun to make. I'd like to make another one, but scale it up so I can have the sides at a steeper angle. Cheers, Ed

[@mountainviewturning5319]

Great looking box

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you! - Ed

[@mitchellmanning7887]

Thanks for sharing,,be safe,,,spell check at 11:37 also

[@brianskinner6002]

Very nice box, being square makes it a bit different. Also like the way you have used one stand for two pieces of kit. Will give that a try.

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you Brian! It was so much fun to make. - Ed

[@garythomas6866]

Enjoyed this video super Ed I'm going to have to try one, thanks for sharing.

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you Gary! Please share it when you make one. - Ed

[@nathancameron9575]

I’ll have to try one like this!! Really cool stuff!!

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you Nathan! - Ed

[@czellner5894]

Very nice Ed! I especially like the little touches you added that I seldom see on squarish type boxes ie; small feet, tapers, curves etc. They give it an almost Asian look. Shame that the lids got chipped. Should be easy enough to whip up another one if you never find the missing piece. Thanks for sharing.

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you! It was so much fun making it and I learned a lot making it. - Ed

[@willpagans8575]

Sweet lidded box. Haven't seen too many square boxes like that one. Sorry for the lid chipping, that can be frustrating. Keep up the great work. Thanks and I enjoyed.- Will

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you Will! I looked on KZbin and Google, but I couldn't find anything like this either. It was so much fun to make. - Ed

[@CrossCutCreations]

Nice work, Ed! The box looks great!

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you very much! - Ed

[@chuckwatts4472]

I am new to here ... this is one of the most sophisticated designs is have seen... little details like the 2 ridings on the bottom of the lid are great... the subtle curve in the sides done with the sander took me by surprise. And his shop organization showed the same. The two machines that flipped over. I really smiled : ) Needless to say I subscribed. Thank you. Chuck

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you Chuck! I'm truly humbled by your very kind words. What the camera doesn't show is complete chaos behind the camera. ha ha I still need to build a couple of tool stands and then I will be able to have it organized. I plan on filming a shop tour very soon. Have a blessed day! - Ed

[@williamellis8993]

Looks great, Ed. I really like the base and the curve of the sides.

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you so much sir! - Ed

[@williamellis8993]

@@WolfRidgeWoodworking Not sir - just Bill.

[@cigarsmoka9741]

Nice one Ed, I really like the shape of it. It’s a shame the lid chipped, but if it bothers you it can always be a future project to turn another. Thanks for the vid.

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you very much! I never found it, but I'm on to the next one. - Ed

[@scottmedori1437]

Going to try one of these boxes- thank you

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you Scott! - Ed

[@johnmitchell3749]

Such a pretty little box from a stinky old piece of pseudo mahogany. You sure can make some nice stuff. I like your creations, and trust you keep it up. It's so annoying when stuff comes out of the chuck, but we live and learn eh? You said in an earlier film to suggest a project, how about a fancy toadstool? Stay well. Regards from Scotland. PS I'm a new subscriber.

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you very much John and welcome to the channel! That is a fantastic and I'm adding that to my list of projects. I spent about a month in Scotland out in Stirling and Edinburgh before heading a little further south to Manchester where I stayed for almost a year. I was there for work and throughly enjoyed my time there. Take care! - Ed

[@ericschenck9954]

Looks great brother! I really like working with that wood.

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you so much Eric! Have a blessed day! - Ed

[@missteeturns]

Lovely box. I've been thinking about making a square box for sometime but I've not got round to it. Thanks for sharing this I'm definitely going to make one soon. 🙂

[@alward417]

I saw what you did there! Make two, one convex curve and one concave, same design. Please post when done. Thanks,

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you! Please share it on my website when you make it. I'd love to see it and share it with everyone. - Ed

[@stuartscott9646]

Nice work Ed!

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you Stuart! - Ed

[@WoodenItBeNice]

Hi Ed, Lobelly box. Shaping the feet like that is a great idea. Hope you find the missing piece. Cheers, Huw

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you Huw! - Ed

[@texanasimmons1761]

Very pretty box. I like the fact that its square, it makes it more interesting. Sorry the lid jumped off the lathe and got chipped. Maybe if you look again later, you will find the chip. If not, it doesnt matter, nobody is perfect and not all projects are either. Thanks for sharing. Im subscribing right now!

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you very much! Unfortunately, I was not able to find the piece, but that's ok as it adds to its character. Have blessed day! - Ed

[@ellishansen8115]

I just discovered your channel. Wow! Thank you for the beautiful creative pieces of art!!

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you very much Ellis! Welcome to the channel. - Ed

[@tracychamney7178]

if you scoop that chipped off piece a bit more you could make a diddy wooden spoon to fit in there like the old fashioned mustard pots

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Hmmmmm Tracy, you've given me an idea for a future project! - Ed

[@daveb.misc.2589]

very nice!

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you Dave! - Ed

[@saidchoucair9247]

Nice vídeo. Congratulations from Brasil Said Choucair

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you very much Said! - Ed

[@simoncollier9855]

Loving your content Sir. Please keep mishaps in like this it make me feel "normal".

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you so much Simon! I like keeping the good and the not so good in my videos. It shows that we all make mistakes and how we can overcome them. - Ed

[@nooncraft7342]

very nice

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you! - Ed

[@glencrandall7051]

Very pretty box. Really like the details, tapered sides, feet, domed top, finial on the lid. Color is nice and the finish is very nice. Too bad about the lid coming off the lathe. You can still turn another. Maybe with something contrasting. I would like a bit more commentary about where you are going with some of the cuts shape, etc. Don't care much for the music but it's better than most of the videos I watch. But I would rather listen to you.

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you Glen! Some might disagree with and say I talk too much. ha ha. I'll try and provide more insight into what I'm thinking. - Ed

[@wandapiedra8973]

Beautiful box. I just subscribed. Love the little box.👍

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you so much Wanda! - Ed

[@suzetteedwards7956]

Never seen a box like that before. I really like it. Sorry about the lid. That stinks. Beautiful wood.

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you Suzette! - Ed

[@tanyalulu328]

🖒 Структура дерева из которого сделана коробочка придаёт ей красивый вид.

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Спасибо большое, Таня! - Эд

[@terrydockery3690]

Nice make hate you broke the lid . Loved the video

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you so much Terry! - Ed

[@chrischurch3020]

Good video, excellent camera positions. But dude, the music....

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you for watching! - Ed

[@vladimirlobanev1076]

Очень жаль,что немного испорчена крышка,а всё остальное супер.!!! Спасибо

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Спасибо за просмотр! Да, я не мог поверить, что уронил его, но я переворачиваю крышку, чтобы не видеть свою ошибку. - Эд

[@vladimirlobanev1076]

@@WolfRidgeWoodworking 👍👏🎖

[@williampletts4739]

Well worth watching,shame about the lid, s..it happens.

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you so much! - Ed

[@leonardmandeville2062]

Love your channel, great work. Would you like to swap stickers please. I am Lens Pens with no site as of yet

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you very much! I would enjoy swapping stickers. Please email me your address or send one to the address listed in the description and I'll get one back to you. - Ed

[@phillipmedghalchi5378]

Ok, I watch you making the finial. At what point before parting it off did you dry test to see if the hight or th ewidest part of that finial is in proportion with the base. From your picture it looks to big for that base. Did yo actually draw it on paper and then followed the measurement ot did you just wing it on the lathe? Even if you wing it it makes sense to take off the chuck while you have the tenon on to see how it looks before you get rid of the tenon. you also said that no one has doen any squre box on the you tube, I'd suggest that you look at this.kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJ7dZnWBjad6gqM

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you for taking a look at my little project! I'm a relatively new turner so I'm still learning and have a lot still to learn. I got the idea for the box from Woodturning Magazine and used their measurements. The lid was cut to length plus a little for the tenon based on that article. With that said, I'm still learning the art of proportions. I don't believe that I said there are no other square boxes on KZbin. In fact, in the description, I say that I don't see many square boxes on KZbin. Thank you again for watching! - Ed

[@phillipmedghalchi5378]

@@WolfRidgeWoodworking I can appreciate that and all of us have to start somewhere, however wouldn't you think that the viewers don't know that you are new turner? You have to be mindful of what you video and put on the WWW. there are many children who are minors and get home before actually the parents are home and watch all kind of stuff. And not knowing what they will try away from Mom and Dad. So , it's good to be responsible what you put on the web.

[@phillipmedghalchi5378]

@@WolfRidgeWoodworking You may want to look at the Gulden Rule article I think on the AAW site (I may be wrong but you can probably find it on the web. I usually finish the box (base and the lid) then bore a tenon for the finial and do not glue in the finial, the when I have it on the lathe I turn the whole thing together. Then I take the box with the finial not glued in innside the house and put it up on somewhere high and next few days I look at it from different angle If I am satisfied then I glue the finial in at the lathe. If not I can take it to the shop ad refine the design. Of course once you do enough of them ( 50+) your eyes will get used to designing it on the lathe and fit it the first time. If everything go right with the band and government ordering people to stay home. I have to do a demo on boxes and the finials; time allowing in April at our club and I can let you know when you can watch it on the web. Good luck to you. Kepp up the good work.

[@hswing11]

LIKE THE BOX THE VIDEO WASN'T INFORMATIVE AND MUSIC SUCKS

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Thank you for watching! - Ed