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@donbergeron9553

6 жыл бұрын

Great video! Very easy to follow. Time for me to buy a jig. You make it look easy!

@KingsFineWoodworking

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Don! There is a link to the exact one I use in the description. If you get it, and try, but get stuck, you email me, and I’ll walk you through it. ~James

@thomasenriquez6840

4 жыл бұрын

Hm

@ruskell100

3 жыл бұрын

Jim. Great video's...BUT YOU NEED TO GET YOUR DAUGHTERS SOME MANICURES BECAUSE THEIR NAILS LOOK TERRIBLE.. JUST SAYIN

@samuelfletcher8232

3 жыл бұрын

@@thomasenriquez6840 hi hi

I am 83 years old ,and just took up woodworking a year ago ,have purchased most all the tools I need ,and watched many ,many videos on woodworking ,but I have to say you are the greatest ,I love the way you take the time to explain as you go.I just subscribed to your site ,and will be a constant watcher from this day forward ,I have the same dovetail jig as you and am going to watch your tutorial on through dovetails right now ,thank you for what you do ,and keep up the good work, Dave Thomas

@KingsFineWoodworking

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Dave. That is very kind. Thank you!

Hey, I'm from Brazil, but I'm staying in the US till the end of the year, and I really wanted this keepsake to give to my great grandmother for her birthday, she turns 92 on October 3rd, so it would be a very nice gift for her to put her antique jewlery. Thanks very much for your work, I love your channel and woodworking, I started woodworking a couple of years ago when I was 15.

Thank You very much indeed. My dovetail jig has lain unused for 50 years. Ain't divorce grand. Your explanation is so clear compared to others and explains what to use when one has lost the cutting blade assemblies which fitted an electric drill.

@35:29, very cute photo bomber. What a lucky dad to have such a beautiful family. Thanks for all those cool videos.

I watched no fewer than a dozen videos on how to use dovetail jigs before I stumbled upon this one. By far the best. Thanks!

@KingsFineWoodworking

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Matt. Thank you!

I’ve been interested in wood working for a long time. I have never immersed myself since work and family matters have always been priority. Now that I have lost my parents and my job, I have much too much time on my hands. I started watching theses videos on youtube, not just woodworking, to past time. Manly P. Hall, lecturer, and Paul Sellers have captivated me. I mentioned Manly P. Hall because of his content, of course, but mainly for his cadence and tone. You and Paul Sellers are the best woodworking instructors i’ve seen. You show and tell the important and necessary and don’t fill with too much fluff. I get so inspired that I am going to start collecting the essentials so I can start working on wood myself. Still out of a job it will take a while but i’ll get there. I love the way your daughters help you. They are learning valuable skills that can be applied to life... Man, you must spend a lot of money on glue! Just my frail attempt at humor. Looking forward to more of your videos.

Hi James, Thank you for helping me better understand how to develop needed skills for working wood! I love how your daughters are included in your projects - you go girls! James, brother you’re the best! Thanks again

Nice work James. I"m a fan of the level of detail you always provide. As a father of two daughters, I'm especially fond of how you've managed to get and keep your daughters interested in woodworking with their dad.

@KingsFineWoodworking

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Tom! Thank you!

This will be a great Xmas gift for my granddaughter. Thank you.

I’m just getting into wood working. You are the most extraordinary woodworking person I have ever seen. All your work I have seen had a Lotta detail and look very very nice. I wish I would be able to work with you for about a week doing project. My grand daughter wants me to make her a rocking chair. This is one of my goals. Oh I love your work.

Besides being a tremendously skilled woodworker you are obviously a great father. My goodness, I think I counted five daughters! You are a gentle soul and have gained my admiration. I have learned a lot from you and enjoy your teaching manner. I am a retired Idaho teacher and know good teaching when I see it - you have it! God Bless.

Sunday morning coffee with the King family....Nice treat. I enjoyed it. Thanks

@KingsFineWoodworking

6 жыл бұрын

Good morning Jimbo! Thank you very much!

Probably the most complete and clearest woodworking video I've ever viewed.

Awhile back I commented on your dovetail jig project that you should be a teacher. You commented back laughing that your background was teaching. Hot damn, your doing a masters program. Outstanding!

@KingsFineWoodworking

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, Michael!

- Thanx for the clear, concise set up for dovetails. I've always gotten totally frustrated & given up on them but feel much more confident after your video. Effective teaching is being able to convey information in a meaningful way & you "kicked it up a notch." Thanx again.

I just got my Porter Cable dovetail jig the other day and yesterday was a very unsuccessful day with it, this morning I seen this video and let me tell you I was so happy that you're explaining step by step has your building the Box, what a great video so I subscribed to your Channel thank you.

Instilling confidence and clear understanding in woodworking.

Awesome I just started watching. I enjoy learning woodworking with you and your family. At 62 I barely remember woodshop classes in High School but I know it was something I enjoyed. Watching your channel has rekindled a Passion I had growing up. Thank You very much

By far, the best dovetail tutorial I've ever seen. Thanks.

@KingsFineWoodworking

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Tom! Thank you very much! I hope you will come back later and check out some of my other Online Class videos. ~James

I’ve been making a lot of boxes lately and you made me get out my dove tail jig and make a few boxes with this type of joint.

Great video on the keep-safe box. There's so much clarity when you explain how its built, rather on all your wood working project that i have seen. I have been looking at your videos for near two years. I am not a full-time wood worker and more often engaged in the production of local mill lumber. However there's an unwavering interest in starring my own wood working. I would really appreciate winning some thing made by you.

@briancharles1105

Жыл бұрын

"Starting" ...correction

James, thank you so much for your work (and your daughters too!) This was the EXACT video I was looking for. I am making my mother-in-law a blanket chest and wanted to delve into dovetail joints, something I have yet to attempt in my woodworking adventures. I want to use through joints for the aesthetics. I searched and found about a dozen videos to help me; however, most of the videos emphasize half-blind joints for making drawers. Yours, as always, was precisely what I needed for my project. I even went to my local supplier and purchased the Porter Cable 4212 Dovetail Jig as used in your video. I have watched your video more than once and am heading to the shop to try it on some scrap wood (the end cuts from my project so the same thickness). I will update this comment with the finished result. Before I make the plunge I wanted to once again thank you for your excellent teaching. Very clear, very plain, and very east to follow. You da best man!

wish I could thumbs up again. a great refresher on dovetails!

@KingsFineWoodworking

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you my friend!!

Your girls do this like a pro. Very nice work

Thank you James and family for all of the detailed videos. It's such a great resource for a new woodworker like me.

Great job my friends. Nice you have the girls learning wood working too. My 11 yr old daughter and 14 yr old son are learning too.

Finally! A detailed video I can understand. Great video, audio, explanation. Clear and to the point. Thank you for being you bro.

Ha haa...ahhh...yes, the Glue Gods will be pleased!!!! Your videos are great sir!...thanks for your work and sharing the knowledge..

That’s GORGEOUS! And thank you for the dovetail tutorial as well!

I love the long format videos - thank you for taking the time to make them! The longer videos and your very clear instruction make me feel like I get to have some of the apprenticeship experience that I have never had the chance to have in person :D

@KingsFineWoodworking

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Nick. Thank you very much!

Just have to stay thank you. Bought a dovetail jig today and was having a major hard time. All others videos are not as informative as your step by step. I think tomorrow I'll have it nailed. No pun intended, thanks again.

@raymondjoseph7177

4 жыл бұрын

It all came together nicely. Once this test up is good its on to making another one with nicer wood. In so happy with your channel i bought the plans for it. Thanks again, you're the best.

It's great to hear that you'll be putting out videos more frequently, I'm looking forward to them. Thanks!

That truly is a beautiful box! Whoever ends up with it, will be the luckiest person ever! Beautiful project!

Glad you took the time to show how you set up the Dovetail Jig.

@KingsFineWoodworking

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

What a wonderful and calm video. Thank you very much for your posts.

All of the boxes looked great from Papa Bear all the way through the littlest bear. God Bless my friend.

@KingsFineWoodworking

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Frank.

Thanks, James. Beautiful family.

I have watched a few of these instructional videos and yours is by far the easiest to follow. I have had this jig since xmas 2020 and am just getting the chance to try it out. I like how clear and easy to follow your videos are. You also explain the "Why" where a lot of people don't. Thank you.

I loved watching this video and listening to your narration. So cool that your daughters are involved. This has to be so rewarding and mentally heathy. Thanks again for sharing!! 👍😉

Great video! Best tutorial of the PortaCable Dovetail system out there, seen a lot of them. Love that you always have your daughters working with you in the shop.

The workmanship in this piece is lovely. I'm also impressed to see such skills shared as a family, very nicely done. Just discovered this on January 12th of 2019 but still found it a most worthwhile and relaxing video. Thanks to all of you.

I got one of these jigs with all three templates for 150. At the orange store watched several videos on how to use. Your was the first that explained it very easily and took the intimidation factor out of it. Thanks for sharing Joe

@KingsFineWoodworking

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Joe, that's awesome! Thank you for watching and commenting.

Not being funny, but I'm quite new to woodworking, picked up from my dad who made grandfather clocks for his friends, (JUST FOR THE FUN OF IT), and sitting here watching your video, I was sat with my mouth almost wide open in awe of what you can do. I am very impressed with this video, not only in terms of what you can do, but also in terms of the clarity of your tutorial. Thank you James. Think your name is James (hope it is James!!!). It's like watching my (sadly deceased) dad, and just as educational.

@KingsFineWoodworking

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Gary! It is James. I bet your Dad was an amazing woodworker to be able to build grandfather clocks. Thank you so much for the kind complement. ~James

James, I love your videos and I love that you take the time to include your daughters. I also love spending time in the shop with my daughter. Thank you for all that you do.

@KingsFineWoodworking

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We really enjoy working together.

Great Video James and just beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks James and family for all your videos. Just purchased the miter station plans and excited to get started.

Cool video! Making a box for dad's ashes and this was helpful. Great looking family. Thanks for all the videos.

@KingsFineWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Sorry for your loss. And thank you for the kind comments. ❤️

i enjoy your videos and commentary; i especially like how your family is involved

As a new wood worker I'm grateful for all the timely instructions you pass along. Job well done.

Beautiful box you are a teacher of craftsmanship and art

Nice project. Your instruction using the dovetail jig is great. Thank you.

another great video James thanks a lot from the UK

@KingsFineWoodworking

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Loved this!

Thanks James for all the video's, I've learned so much and I appreciate all your fine work.

Very clear instruction and easy to follow, Thankyou!

Very nice video. Also, a greater project for my grandkids to help work on . Thanks and good to you in your full time job!

Beautiful box. Love seeing the girls in the shop working!

@KingsFineWoodworking

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! We all really enjoy it.

I finally decided to get back in to wood working, I really enjoyed watching this, ...Thanks really nice video.👍

@KingsFineWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Very helpful video. I’ve always avoided dovetails, now I’m encouraged to try them. Thanks!

Thanks, James. After watching I finally pulled the trigger. I ordered a jig. Great tutorial!

You have a very lovely family , God bless you all.

Nice boxes! I really appreciate a dad teaching his kids woodworking! I started to buy one of those PC DT jigs once but decided to do finger joints instead. I think I did it the hard WAY. Keep up the good work DAD!

@KingsFineWoodworking

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Just got the 2416 Porter Cable and found your link. Watched a number of different ones on dovetails and didn't understand every thing about it. Then I watched yours and now know I have a good handle on the process. Thanks Ken

@KingsFineWoodworking

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Ken, awesome. Thank you!

Your video was just what I needed to get my jig set up for through dovetails. Followed your instructions and my first test piece was just right. And your keepsake box is just beautiful! Thanks for the tutorial!

Thanks so much for the tutorial on how to use the Porter Cable jig. It was so helpful.

Got my love of woodworking from my grandfather and my father and watching Norm Abrams on New Yankee Workshop. You do an even better job than Norm describing what and how to do a project. Thank you and your family for all your hard work and sharing your expertise with everyone.

A beautiful piece of work. Hugely instructional. A box fit for a King.

That padauk is absolutely gorgeous!

@KingsFineWoodworking

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Frank. It is certainly one of my favorites.

Gorgeous!

I learned so much! Thank you... lovely boxes and family!

Your humidors are quite beautiful. Puts any cigar aficionado in a class of their own. Keep up the great work!

I am new to wood working and was impressed with the outcome of the Keepsake box.

Fabulous video! Thank you so much.

Lovely work! Thanks!

Just like watching you it is so nice showing your children how to work with you they will keep up all your good knowledge in your Workshop me

@KingsFineWoodworking

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Inspirational, as always! Thank you James. Wishing you the best as you grow from strength to strength.

@KingsFineWoodworking

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Sean. Thank you!

I think others have pointed it out in different ways but, you have a talent at making an informative video entertaining enough that time flies by. 37 min is a long KZread video but I never once tapped the screen to see how much longer before it was over. Perfect pace and awesome production.

@KingsFineWoodworking

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Enjoyed your tutorial very much. The box also turned out beautiful.

You are a very fortunate man to have the interest and involvement of your family in your passion . I say passion because it is evident in the skill and commitment to detail . Also you are a teacher of wood craft evidenced by the great work by the girls . May you have success in your new venture . By the way you have convinced me to purchase a box joint jig , I only hope I can produce as quality as you have . Once again hope you have much success with the You Tube John Winn

Watching you more each day. Thanks

One of my favorite videos to date. I absolutely love how long they are, and that you go through every step in real time. It really helps when I try to copy the things you are doing. Keep up the good work and keep the amazing videos coming!!!

@KingsFineWoodworking

6 жыл бұрын

That is very kind of you to say. Thank you very much!

I think this was the best explanation of how to use a jig to make dove tails. Clear and very well explained. I also like that you use all of your family in your work and videos. Good luck with your new venture.

@KingsFineWoodworking

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Tom! Thank you very much.

I appreciate this video. Nice job explaining this.

Wonderful. Thank you!

Very clear demo. I’m looking forward to seeing more, as I’m newly retired and anxious to add your techniques and tricks to my tool belt.

Thanks for doing these! Good luck, everyone!

@KingsFineWoodworking

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and leaving a comment.

James, thanks for all your sharing of knowledge and inspiration! Your work is beautiful and only pales to your family relationships. I really enjoy how they always play a part in your work. God bless.

@KingsFineWoodworking

6 жыл бұрын

That is very kind. Thank you!

Awesome box!

Very precise episode!

Excellent video again, no Facebook but good luck to those that can enter

@KingsFineWoodworking

6 жыл бұрын

I will put your name in the pool for the box giveaway. Thank you for watching.

It’s really nice to see that you are including your children in your work. I wish that practice was more widespread in this country. Awesome woodwork!❤

@KingsFineWoodworking

Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

You always make it look so easy your attention to detail is why I watch your videos.

Thanks a lot for this video, it is very clear and enjoying to watch. All the best

Congrats on going full time. Thanks again for all the detail in your video!

Very nice. I enjoy your style. And I think is cute that you have a photo-bomber in your shop. I also really enjoy the fact that your girls join you in the shop. Good luck with your endeavor.

Very nice I appreciate that you have your girls involved, is nice to see your 12-year-old knows so much about woodworking. I painted for a living and all my five children leaner a little about painting

@KingsFineWoodworking

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Steve! Thank you!

Beautiful and simple. Clean design.

I liked the detailed instructions on using the porter cable dovetail jig.

can't wait to build this myself