It doesn't really matter whether the videos are "good" or "bad". I watch these purely for the therapeutic value. Seeing woodwork being done using hand tools at a slower pace is just so satisfying.

Wow. Amazed there was NO electrical equipment, just lots and lots of cool planers I wish I owned. My father had one of those hand cranked drills, wish I knew where it was now. Beautiful work I haven't a chance in hell of being able to do myself, but loved watching it come together.

WOW. That is stunning. Thank you for sharing it. Maybe one day I shall be that good. Thank you so much.

A woodworking video without high-speed playback? No music? Is this youtube? Excellent, thank you so much!

Re-sawing such a wide board by hand gives me cold sweats! I'm going to have to give it a try myself.

Incredible box and handtool work Gillis. A rec on the squeezeout - I always wait until it is semisolid and then pick it up with my 1/8th inch chisel. It comes right up and doesn't smear. Love that QWO - my fav! Merry Christmas 2023 :)

I want to say thanks for the great tip on using tape to mark the pins of the dovetails. I'm new at hand cut dovetails and have had trouble finding a technique that works for me. After watching this, I tried it and it worked great!! My first joint fit right together without any work on the pins to get the joint to fit. Thanks agin for showing that. BTW, your box looks great!!

Thanks Gillis , I am impressed and sure that David Barron would be too your skills are improving . Keep up the good work

First time finding you, this is unreal, nice to see hand tools used the old school ways, rather than machine this machine that. top class work sir. also subbed for more great content.

Great to have you back! I know too well about losing motivation...

Hi. I've just found you. This video is brilliant, the box is brilliant, your narrative style is brilliant. I'm really looking forward to going back through some of your older stuff. Cheers.

Nice one, congrats. I think quality over quantity should he the goal in youtube videos and youre is a prime example of that. Hats off 🤙.

As a fellow wood worker I can really appreciate the quality of your work. It must have taken a lot of patience and time. Good result!

Nice to see you again👍

Thank You Gillis...WOW!!!!...I think this is my third time watching and each time I catch something new. As a life long machinist my one negative focus were the store purchased hinges. Please don't misunderstand. Your construction was totally beautiful. In my past projects I would always make unique brass hinges that could never be purchased at a store and made for that particular project never to be made the same again. I do this because I have the machinery for making it and it is FUN! Please keep this in mind if in the future you have an idea for a unique hinge. Sketch out your requirements & run it past me. In my simi retired life I do have the free time and interest. Again your workmanship is quite enjoyable to watch to say the least!.... TM

Great job! Greetings from Brazil.

Very nice box. Thank you for sharing with us, Steve

It is a CRIME you have less than 10K followers here, Gillis. Your work is exemplary and your videos are a treat to watch. You've certainly earned at least one more in me with this build. Well done.

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderfully skillfull work! It is very nice to see a craftsman work completely by hand. Do you give lessons on sharpening your saws, I am amazed at what you can accomplish with a ripsaw, really excellent work!

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