Woodworking: How to make a wooden bucket

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I admit, this was kind of a silly project but I was up for the challenge. Buckets are actually pretty challenging to make! Each of the staves is tapered and beveled so you have to get the cuts just right for everything to fit together perfectly. On top of that, I tried out bent lamination for the first time, I turned a handle for the bucket without a lathe, and I did the entire project without any metal fasteners. All in all, this definitely challenged my skills but ended up being the fanciest bucket you'll ever see! Check out the video and tell me what you think! If you'd like to challenge yourself, pick up the plans for the project over at my website.

[@fmgough]

Tis a fine bucket. All others pail in comparison.

[@MadStacks007]

Haha😁😁😁😁😁 Well played...well played

[@davidfrischknecht8261]

ba-dum-tiss!

[@lylachristopherson865]

UUUuuuugh.

[@jeron9272]

**heavy breathing**

[@amv1231]

If that doesn’t make you just wanna kick the bucket! 😳

[@TheCylence]

Hey Drew, it's your neighbor. I didn't watch the video but I found this huge piece of wood in my back yard. It's kind of damaged and it looks like it was cut with a saw already, but I know you like to make things with wood, so it you want it let me know and I'll chuck it over the fence or something.

[@FishersShop]

It's all yours, my friend. Maybe use it to build a new dog house?

[@fartmerchant762]

Ooooooohhhhhhhhh I get it now

[@amv1231]

It was going good until the end where he said I’ll chuck it “back” over.. the whole premise was based on not knowing where the wood came from ..

[@seejanedrill]

I love the build and your sense of humor. Outstanding!

[@FishersShop]

Thanks so much, Leah!!

[@dgoddard]

Another of my favorite creators! Hi, Leah!

[@stephborel]

LOVE "blooper/reality" endings to your videos.. it's what actually make me feel better about my woodworking. I USE to say "this isn't how people on youtube do it"... then think I sucked... now i say.. "that woulda been in a blooper reel"...and realize i'm human. SO thanks for that.

[@FishersShop]

You're very welcome! Thanks, Steph

[@grahamh1067]

pretty sure my blooper reel would be longer than the build video if I were to try and put my projects on youtube.

[@chuckpap]

You sir are a triple threat...skill, humor, and intellect...incredible project. Thank you for providing this.

[@FishersShop]

Thanks, Charles!

[@alangardiner872]

in my Humble opinion, you are way up there in the best Videos. .your work is excellent, there is NO friggin stupid blaring Music...ther commentary is super informative and the banter adds a great flavour to an already very palletable video....top marks dude!!!

[@FishersShop]

I appreciate that!

[@Carolinesbeanieboobabies]

For a videographer, you’re not too bad at woodwork. (Seriously, you’re a freaking genius.). You make me want to spend more time in my shop AND sell off my tools in shame with equal energy. Nice job my man.

[@nerrawdivad]

I made one out of pine and it worked out very well using your instructions, they were very accurate but i used a rope handle instead of the way you built the handle, nice work and great instructions, thank you !!!!

[@FishersShop]

Awesome, glad you had fun!

[@ampsydb]

All I could think of at 15:05 was "pocket" after you said hot. Awesome build, as always. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@minutemark]

I really appreciate the outtakes. Thanks!

[@kristopherlioudis7837]

This might be one of the classiest things I've seen you make. Love the look of that sapwood/heartwood. And I always enjoy your creative solutions. The shot of the bottom going in might be the best thing I've seen on the internet this year.

[@FishersShop]

Thanks, Kristopher!

[@cyrilnorrie8450]

Beautiful workmanship! This video was very well done and interesting.

[@FishersShop]

Thank you very much!

[@Warkive]

At beginning of the video: "Uhhh, why is this guy making a bucket?" By the end of the video: "Wow, I'm really glad I watched that." Really enjoyed your thought process from the perspective of someone who doesn't have every tool under the sun. Presentation/narration was good too.

[@pavlo0412]

Awesome bucket ! love the outtakes . This is why I watch your videos . Thanks

[@timhepworth7867]

Your commentary is legendary. Great vid keep up the great work

[@fredbush3404]

Another brilliant project. Enjoy all your videos.

[@DLMcPhail]

This is the first time I have commented on your videos, but I love your work and commentary. Just wanted to give you another option for a lathe. Using your drill press make a holder for your piece on the table and turn in the vertical position.

[@FishersShop]

That was my first attempt but the only turning tools I have is a gouge for hand carving and it kept catching. Didn't work.

[@DLMcPhail]

You could always just sand it without lathe tools.

[@TheMessyStudio]

Beautiful bucket, Drew. And very enjoyable to watch as always. Billy

[@FishersShop]

Thanks, Billy

[@kellyrevelle2524]

Your commentary on all your videos I’ve watched make you my new favorite builder on KZbin

[@FishersShop]

Glad you're enjoying them. :)

[@terry3974]

That is the most beautiful bucket I've even seen. Nice job!

[@FishersShop]

Thanks 👍

[@barryroberts6470]

Wow that was one Excellent build, who would have thought of making a Bucket in this way oh yes Drew did and an Excellent job too. Just an amazing video and worth a thumbs up and added to my saved list. Fantastic, oh and i love the usual out takes as well ha ha ha. Barry (ENG)

[@FishersShop]

Thanks, Barry!! :)

[@grahamefreestone5309]

Mary had a little lamb. She kept it in a bucket and every time the lamb jumped out, Mary tried to put it back... ;-) 🇬🇧 Very nice bucket Drew. Impressive. 👍

[@AquaPeet]

It's beautiful! Make sure it's not in the way so you won't accidentally kick it!

[@triinrainboot4779]

i love your sense of humor.

[@mattm5867]

You have a gift my friend! Absolutely AWESOME WORK!

[@FishersShop]

Thank you very much!

[@larsrasmussen877]

What a beautiful bucket - thanks for the comment about Denmark - I’m a true fan. You always bring a smile to my face and a “Wauw” to your end products….!! Love from DK

[@jlw35cudvm]

Pretty clever lathe replacement. Nice work

[@woodworksbygrampies1284]

Hola! 🖐That is a sweet looking bucket👌I echoed your "ooooohhh nice" when that flat bottom panel just eased right in, awesome.👏I have seen a few videos with a similar project but this one is tops. I really want to make one for Grammy now. Hopefully once my shop is operational I can get to building one. Take care and have a good one, Adios! 👊

[@FishersShop]

Right on! Yeah, this was a fun and challenging one

[@cliff5240]

It is a pleasure watching you work!! I used my new Fisher's push stick for the first time -- love you!!!

[@FishersShop]

Haha, awesome! Use it and abuse it!

[@cliff5240]

@@FishersShop Well that was supposed to say love it :) ha ha

[@mikecurtin9831]

Several very useful tips. Also love the outtakes. Thanks much and thumbs up to crush a troll.

[@lornapenn-chester6867]

I wonder if it would hold water! Makes me appreciate how much work used to go into making every day equipment and how we are so spoiled today. 👏

[@hendrikriedstra7857]

There are soooo many people out there making buckets. But this is by far the best iv'e seen. I compliment you on the skills you have shown and the video was well structured. The finished bucket looked fantastic. Thumbs UP.

[@hinojosaunlimited]

I'm not sure I will never make a bucket. But seeing that bucket bottom perfectly set was worth watching this vid. Nicely done.

[@garageconstruction7767]

This is the first video I’ve seen of yours and I really admire you as woodworker to woodworker

[@ystcyr]

Love you sense of humour!

[@midjetville]

Did you watch any videos of old timey coopers making buckets by hand? Totally nuts! Cool to see you coming up with completely different modern solutions for already well solved problems.

[@FishersShop]

Nope, I didn't...I probably should have. I just kinda winged it.

[@jimwalker5412]

Definitely on my bucket list

[@AGlimpseInside]

Really great work on this brother my friend. And thanks for doing Mike proud, I know he appreciates the subliminal shout out with the apparel!

[@FishersShop]

Thanks Chris! Mike was actually the very first woodworking-community T-shirt I ever got. Haha... I wear it with pride.

[@AGlimpseInside]

Fisher's Shop that’s great! My Muz shirt got caught in my spindle sander... don’t ask🤦‍♂️

[@timothyball3144]

You done good with your choice of sapwood/Heartwood. I always like the contrast.

[@FishersShop]

Same here, thanks Tim!

[@peterk8909]

Your delivery is surpassed only by your skill, talent and creativity. I particular enjoyed the out takes. Apparently, I'm not the only one who talks to myself that way.

[@bobbyfowler7319]

Best bucket I've seen you make! Thanks for sharing.

[@brentprosser5563]

Great work. And just quirky and funny enough to make it even more enjoyable.

[@FishersShop]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@CraftAndu]

This really is one fancy bucket!

[@akquicksilver]

Nice build and a very clever lathe substitution technique. I will remember that one.

[@jeffreyharville1918]

ROY Underhill had a show on PBS years ago where he made a wooden water tray. He took very dry wood and flatten one end and one side and NAILED 4 sides and a bottom together to make a open box. before he put it together he took a 16p nail and put a groove around the bottom of the box and one end and then shaved it off. when he submerged the box the compressed wood from the grooves swelled up and formed a water tight box. (You would really need to find a video on it to get the correct process, as I can barely remember how he accomplished it!) I liked your bucket, and hope to do the same soon!

[@yourRenoGuy]

Lol love your out takes. Very funny. And great way to present a video most entertaining. Thanks. Cheers.

[@FishersShop]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@MrWilsonGeek]

What a video and project simple item but a fantastic result ... I haven't enjoyed a video this muct in years well done sir well done!

[@rogerloydmccoy]

Dinner and a show... It's in the bucket. Super project, thank you.

[@fritzkraemer1668]

Nice Bucket! always fun to listen to your commens and pretty good tipps and tricks too learn

[@erichenao6537]

BUT DOES IT HOLD WATER?!?!?!?! Great video and I got tons of chuckles. Entertaining and good woodworking. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@FishersShop]

I'm not sure... but it holds dog toys pretty good!

[@tonioblc]

Magnifique. Merci pour cette réalisation.

[@jmc0610]

You're super talented and I always look forward to your videos coming out. Your dry sense of humor always adds a couple good chuckles to watching the video but the bloopers at the end really set you apart from the rest. As usual another great video. Nicest bucket I've ever seen! lol

[@FishersShop]

Thanks, Joshua!

[@sylvainforget2174]

It is now on my bucket list. Fusion 360 makes it easy to explore ideas.

[@gaborkacsa]

very cute, but the handle is enormously beautiful.

[@bysonderby]

Hey Drew, Great project, the bucket is gorgeous! Greeting from Denmark! Best regards Lars

[@FishersShop]

Thanks, Lars!

[@Kevin-jb2pv]

I kind of love your pencil sharpener dowel jig.

[@JoeWeymouth]

For a first try that came out very nice. Well done sir.

[@unknownname2948]

That. Is. AWESOME!

[@manyirons]

Nice bucket and entertaining video. Before I got my lathe I made a jig for my drill press that allowed me to turn small spindles. You might want to replace the bearing on your roundover bit, too.

[@FishersShop]

I dont have any turning tools at the moment. Yes, that router bit is just about in the grave.

[@davesempire8287]

Great vid. Enjoyed watching. Bucket looks awesome.

[@SurpriseFox]

That's one fine bucket.

[@mikebirnie6381]

You're a genius man...love your humor too

[@FishersShop]

I appreciate that!

[@tedthompson2163]

Very nice. Beautiful work! I want to make one -- you know, to use for mopping the garage floor, occasional oil changes, septic service, crime scene clean-up, whatever the need for a good bucket may be! Kidding, totally love it, thanks for sharing!

[@johnletham161]

Love your work mate and the commentary is 2nd to none 😂😂👍

[@FishersShop]

Thanks, John

[@Dramagal0912]

That makeshift lathe was genius!!!

[@thomascary1752]

I just subscribed to your channel. The reason I decided to go ahead and subscribe is your self deprecating humor! You remind me of myself in that respect.

[@micjam1986]

Beautiful shop and superb job at making this video. ty!!

[@lumberjack4080]

You're back! I've totally missed you.

[@AJ-ln4sm]

A craftsman who makes buckets and barrels is known as a Cooper! Nice work man!

[@ronhensley8549]

Absolutely fantastic

[@rodgerq]

Very satisfying watching you roll the staves up and seeing them come together quite perfectly.

[@FishersShop]

Right?

[@ste15243]

absolutely loved the blunders piece at the end. have subscribed as the workmanship and skill is awesome along with the improvised ways of doing things 👍

[@FishersShop]

Thank you very much!

[@LivingOurDream]

By far my favorite wood shop channel on KZbin! Keep up the good work sir!

[@FishersShop]

Thanks!!

[@Jesus-eg3yb]

Great looking bucket.

[@lukesaville1212]

Your commentary is brilliant

[@Knochen0810]

Great Video. The best bucket I ever saw. Nice job! Greets from Germany.

[@FishersShop]

Thanks, Christian

[@bytesizedengineering]

I really liked this project! When you turned the bucket over at the beginning it looked like a lamp shade. You could turn these plans into plans for a lamp shade!

[@FishersShop]

I can double my money! Brilliant!

[@lostsailor2759]

A very cool work of art. Nicely done.

[@dianarowland167]

That's one beautiful bucket!

[@nickcosta3004]

I never really thought a bucket could be art, but you sure proved me wrong, this is beautiful.

[@FishersShop]

Thanks, Nick!

[@slhasebroock]

Very cool project, and enjoy videos and your sense of humor!!!!

[@AKHuntinFool]

Drew again proving why’s he’s not only a top woodworking video creator on KZbin but in the top echelon overall. Loved it.

[@FishersShop]

I don't know about THAT, but thanks anyway! :)

[@64maxpower]

Excellent. Thanks for making this video

[@ronmack1767]

Enjoyed the video Drew. Very nice work and very ingenious on compromising on the lack of some tools. That was really neat on the lathe, and dowel cutter. Thanks for taking the time to produce the videos. Y'all take care and God bless

[@FishersShop]

Thanks, Ron!

[@DerekTJ]

Gorgeous work

[@iftikharkhan7278]

Very fantastic work.Good quality to use tech.Thanks to educate.

[@tomas5376]

Love the outtakes! Bucket’s not bad either!!👍✌️😊🙏🏼⚒

[@bob14072]

Very nice work. I love watching your videos.

[@MrJohnnyboyrebel]

Stunning result! The outtakes are classics too.

[@mousaalsarrawi7921]

Very good job. I like the bloopers.

[@stratogarden9261]

I admire you're work really thanks for sharing

[@yehudaboneh8786]

pretty well and beautiful of woodworking project. well done

[@AydinBalcik1]

Outtakes are awesome, too!

[@brianewhiteguy]

Your videos are the perfect mix of ingenuity, dad jokes and creativity. Outstanding as always!

[@FishersShop]

Thanks, Brian!

[@mlubecke]

That turned out amazing. Check this off your bucket list.

[@jcmakes5977]

Great looking bucket!

[@davidrohde6882]

I really just watch for the out takes at the end. Thanks for including them. Yes, I did learn something also. Great video.

[@johnanthony2545]

Fine job

[@ianchapman8022]

Very Cool. Thanks!

[@scottmcfarland1177]

Nice job ! Going against the rotation of the router bit is called climb cutting! great job I 've always wanted to build a coopered bucket or barrel! When I was a kid I grew up I lived 5 doors down from the last white pine cooperage in America!