i really like to see youtubers like this who get straight to the point, do the process quickly, and finish the video. im always grateful for that, plus you left an advert at the end so i can show my appreciation. im your newest subscriber sir

I thought I was a reasonable wood worker but in this video I've learned about 10 new tips. Sheer genius.

I have to say, I enjoy listening to him talk, both as a spectator, and as a carpenter. Cheers!

This kind of work is how the word "craftsman" came to be. Nice and earthy and strong as hell.Very nice sir,very nice.The cost is negligible and you can show it with pride anywhere.

The Kung Fu overdubbing would have been awesome. Love the box and the vids. AND the T-shirt.... :)

Fabulous video. A great idea and wonderful execution. Thanks for posting.

You have no idea how satisfying it was to watch someone use a table saw that wasn't scared to death of it. Shapers now, on the other hand, scare the living bajesus out of me.

One of the coolest personal workshops I've ever seen...

I love watching builds like this, the box turned out great :)

How could someone thumbs down this video? What's not to like here? I don't get it. Good work!

@BrianConroy1

7 жыл бұрын

I am Groot

@andy-the-gardener

7 жыл бұрын

probably most are storage haters but they dont like being put in boxes

@noahbenjamin9280

7 жыл бұрын

Haha, totally agree. I was going to post the exact same thing, until I saw you beat me to it. This video was perfect, and John is a hero with wood.

@tripe2237

7 жыл бұрын

Since you seem to have slept with John, or at least seen him in action, perhaps you could tell me if his bedroom is as clean as his shop?

@petersmith5199

7 жыл бұрын

I have walked out with John on several occasions and he certainly knows how to treat a female impersonator.... everything about him I squeaky clean!

Nicely done. One thing I love about woodworking (and crafting in general) is that there's so many "right" ways to do a job. I like your format - you give more than enough detail to follow along and learn, but we're not watching a super long video of you painting/gluing. +1 sub!

This isn't usually my kind of video interest.. But.. I found it really interesting, to the point and no room for me to think about finding another video to watch. Thanks for keeping me glued here for a bit. :)

I love how you made the box joints. I'll have to give it a try.

@james6401

5 жыл бұрын

Amazing use of that table saw!!! But those power tools give me the willies!

@DavidLaMorte

4 жыл бұрын

Makes me want to get a table saw

Agreed, a very cool box. I like the spring hinges. Thanks for posting.

Now this is a Man who takes pride in his craft! Very nice! 👍 👍 way up.

As a frequent KZread instructional video watcher, I really appreciate the well done ones. All of the necessary information is presented succinctly, once, without superfluous nonsense, "ers," or "uhs." A pleasure to watch.

Great video... moves along really well... I never got bored once... and I have no plans on even making a box ...lol -Chad

Very clever locking mechanism John. Thanks for share!

@JohnHeisz

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks :)

@raver377

7 жыл бұрын

those locks are mostly used in 'secret compartment boxes'' exept they usualy dont have butons instead they have a small hole somewhere hidden so that you can open the secret part with anything that fits in the small hole ^^

trimming after the joinery is awesome

I love watching boxes being made

that catch mechanism is pretty badass - nice job John!

@GaryKlineCA

7 жыл бұрын

May not be as weak as you think. The weight is distributed between the lid's hinges and the buttons, not the buttons alone. The wood 'spring' is cut so the weight pulls at the wood in the direction of the wood grain (the direction that the wood is strongest). Wood glue connections are very strong, so the button has about as much chance of breaking from the wood spring as a wood dowel would in the same location.

@johntyler1823

6 жыл бұрын

Nick Ferry .

@akbychoice

6 жыл бұрын

Hellsong89 really, the weight from the hand to the handles and spread to the hinges and the latches, seems plenty adequate.

Wow, looks gorgeous!! Loved the spring mechanism :D

I can't believe I have just watched something which showed a chap making a wooden box, but you know what? It was fascinating! It's a skill I wish I had.

Lining up the box joint fingers after cutting by trimming the sides is amazing.

Really like the locking. Gonna have to steal it.

I used this box for my camera gear, but it can be used for anything else you'd like to put in there. Tools, tackle or even sewing stuff, if you're into that. The all-wood latch is what makes this super duper, oh and how neat is that split handle? This can be made bigger or smaller, and the metal hinges could be replaced with wooden ones, if you prefer. The build article: www.ibuildit.ca/Woodworking%20Projects/camera-box.html The Advanced Box Joint Jig: www.ibuildit.ca/Workshop%20Projects/Jigs/advanced-box-joint-jig.html My mini table saw sled: www.ibuildit.ca/Workshop%20Projects/mini-table-saw-sled-1.html Ways YOU can help support the work I do in making these videos: Plans for sale: www.ibuildit.ca/plans.html Making these videos is expensive and time consuming, and you can help by becoming a supporter of this channel on Patreon. For as little as $1 per month, you'll get early access to regular videos and also exclusive videos made just for my Patreon supporters! www.patreon.com/user?u=865843&ty=h Did you know I have two other KZread channels? My second channel: kzread.info/dron/zGbp-rRVNwyFhn9gHoZr5g.html My home reno channel: kzread.info/dron/MlfKvFrEpzg1PEpTzJDWoA.html

@deaconlyric

7 жыл бұрын

I was just thinking of making a camera box. This is great. I think I will add one thing though, and that is a felt (or similar) lining on top of the safety foam/cushion. some spray adhesive and a nice bright color so I can see all my black gear in the box!

@shawnevans1585

7 жыл бұрын

I love the Tool/Electronic/Fishing/Sewing & Basically anything else Box. I'm going to save this design, the great thing about this is, it can be modified to fit the criteria. Great Job

@jessiejanson1528

7 жыл бұрын

Cool box, dont take this the wrong way, but with those screws on the edge of that board for the handle like that it looks like it wont hold up well long term. Id appreciate any info/insight regarding this since its the method you chose.

@nunyabiznez6381

7 жыл бұрын

I have a couple of nice Nikon cameras and have not been able to find a satisfactory camera case because I don't feel they give my cameras appropriate protection from damage. They are all basically fancy bags. The few hard cases I've seen are prohibitively expensive. I like your case here. I never thought to custom make one myself. You have given me an idea to make my own. I have my own table saw I just never thought to do this. I just have to measure all my bodies and lenses and accessories to get the dimensions right. I think I'm going to figure out how to add legs to it. Perhaps build a tripod into the bottom that I can fold up under when carrying.

@nunyabiznez6381

7 жыл бұрын

Personally I would use screws with a major diameter roughly 1/3 the thickness of the handles. I would make sure the length of the screws are such that they go 80% of the way into the handle. But to address your concern I think adding steel washers under the heads of the screws should do the trick. But,l honestly, as long as the weight of the case and it's contents don't exceed much more than ten or so pound, the glue should be sufficient to hold the handles in place.

Coolest wooden box..and coolest video on KZread. No nonsense and very informative and enjoyable. I get fed up with the people who hold up a piece of sandpaper and then talk about it for 10 minutes. Great t-shirt too..I have the same one lol.

One thing I love about watching your videos is getting ideas for handcrafted tools and jigs.

could we get a quick vid of the finished box being used? like opening closing etc, I didn't see that in this video

@Manado1001

7 жыл бұрын

please *

Another great video John, I really enjoyed it!

@JohnHeisz

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jon :)

The saw jigs and the box itself are Genius!

Some of the best woodworking ever. You are right there with diresta, pask makes, king timber works and others. Just amazing creativity and skill

I like the button lock alot John. Nice design

@JohnHeisz

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Love the AC/DC shirt, along with the build!

Great video and good looking box. I'm glad you don't add the nonsense to the video that others do. After all, it's supposed to be an instructional video and not a contest of visual effects. Thanks!

Hey john I just wanted to say that im only 13 years old and that your videos are very clever and fun to watch and you make me wanna make stuf like this one day!

NICE! I think I'll make one and use it as a lunch box.

@Sparta-it1hj

7 жыл бұрын

That would be big though

@vhcxhbvg

7 жыл бұрын

+Sparta215 Gaming hahahaha you're kidding right

@deltavee2

7 жыл бұрын

Just...how big are your lunches? Or are you putting a whole team's lunch in it. XD

@taitano12

7 жыл бұрын

LOL, I come from a family that was once banned from a buffet. I can go days before getting hungry and/or empty an average sized fridge in a single sitting... I am Chamorro, and that box ain't so big. ;-)

@gerry5134

6 жыл бұрын

You eat a big lunch

@8:53... The snark is strong with this one. well done on the voice over script, John!

@JohnHeisz

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Art :)

You should build 17,000 different boxes using many, many, many different methods so as to appease the masses. When you do, most viewers will skip through and ask you questions you've already addressed. Despite that, other viewers will ask that same question at least 27 more times because they failed to see the question addressed in the video and on the comments section. Then they will give expert testimony on why your 17,000 different boxes were 'wrong' anyways. Love your workmanship, and I like the way you don't put up with bullshit!!! Cheers fella!!!!!

Thanks John as always to all folks who run these videos for our enjoyment and education. Reminds me of a box I made at school for fishing but had to cut the lid off with a coping saw then.

I learned from watching Adam Savage that pop-rivets work really well for attaching hinges to thin wood boxes.

@DeanLorman

7 жыл бұрын

Yes he is intensely safe. I would be too if I blew up that much stuff !

@Douglas.Kennedy

7 жыл бұрын

I tried that before, but didn't like the look of the expanded pop rivet. Worked well enough, though.

@retsaoter

7 жыл бұрын

Doug Kennedy You can hammer them flat or cover them in foam like this project. Also if your material is prone to tearout you can put a washer on the backside before popping them.

@eks7775

7 жыл бұрын

retsaoter such a savage

Another excellent build John, great video mate. Cheers Mike

@JohnHeisz

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike!

Man that button release idea is pure genius!

Never thought i would be subscribed to a woodworking channel, but, here i am. great video, great commentary, and great box.

did you think of having a slant on the buttons so when the lid closes it slips into the hole without having to do it yourself?

@Jacob_graber

7 жыл бұрын

He chamfered the inside of the box wall, so they will slip in by themselves.

@Belg1970

7 жыл бұрын

I think in combination with the interior notches he still needed to depress the mechanism I was going to to say the same thing as David with a chamfer on both pieces they might slide past each other.

I like your acdc shirt and the box.

LOL, "I know this seems like it's more than two steps, but take my word for it: it isn't, not really." I'll take your word for it, John. I love this box. Thanks so much for sharing it!

Impressive... simple, elegant, inexpensive. Well done.

One more vote for Kung Fu over dubbing!

10 Reasons Why this may be the coolest wooden Box Ever, Number 4 will surprise you.

@SergeantPotato1

7 жыл бұрын

lol

Hey John - as usual, you impress me with your basic and simple techniques, with the help of a jig or two, and reliably produce a useful item like "The Coolest Wooden Box... EVER!" - as you finished it up, but before showing us how you were planning on using it, my ADHD brain had thought of at least 13 (my favorite number) ways I could use "The Coolest Wooden Box... EVER!" in my shop, around the house, in my truck, as a gift and so on. Thanks (again) for an excellent project for us to make - and for me, make 13 of them, or maybe more. :-) ~Jim "Mr. Measure Twice" Marchetti

I'm very grateful for people who are so skilled at things, and in this case much much better than myself.

why would anybody give so many thumbs down to this beautiful work of art? Idiots! I think its awesome!

@harveyabel1354

7 жыл бұрын

Tinsmiths have always been the jealous type.

nooo!!! I want the kungfu style overdub LOL

@JohnHeisz

7 жыл бұрын

Next time :)

Love your no nonsense approach,great job.

Thoughts of my Grampa and his shop back in Brooklyn. He was a cabinet maker, lots of ships, and serendipity finds my neighbor cutting lumber in the driveway. I even get the scent of it. Pine though.

Diggin' the vids. Thanks John. Small question, seems the locking tab and button could be a little shorter. Just a point of curiosity. Nice project overall. Do the Kung Fu voice over next time!! LOL.

@JohnHeisz

7 жыл бұрын

Any shorter and the wooden spring will almost certainly break.

@cncwoodworxroc6881

7 жыл бұрын

truly ingenious build. great work

As usual, there have been several comments from the experts out there pointing out the ways they would improve the box: First is on the strength of the latch - if you don't think it's strong enough, do it some other way. I KNOW it's strong enough for the weight this box will carry, but who am I? Second, the hinges on the outside. If you don't like it, when you make your own masterpiece, put them wherever you want. I'd point out that it's very difficult to attach them to the edge of 1/4" plywood to mount them inside, but you already know that! Me, (I'm crazy with my odd sense of what looks good), I thought the hinges look pretty sweet on the outside. I like how the interlocking structure of the piano hinge compliments the interlocking box joint. But like I said, who am I? Third, bevelling the bottom of the button so that the lid will close without pushing them in. Brilliant! Look at all of the effort you will save!! With such a focus on saving yourself a split second of time and a whole gram of effort to push them in, it's amazing you can spare all of the time and effort to type a comment and move your eyes enough to follow the letters on the screen!!! Me (II'm crazy to be so non-lazy, I know) I wanted the buttons to look good on the outside and not half filed away. Also, and I know you pros already know this too, the buttons are already small enough to begin with, and grinding away half of the surface you need to push on makes that more difficult to do. But you knew that already!!

@010hek

7 жыл бұрын

That was the first time I watched any of your video's. That was bad ass dude. I will subscribe an and keep watching. Thanks

@skruvmaejsel

7 жыл бұрын

Just a quick question, why didn't you use a special drill bit to center the drill bit in the hole at 5:23? Take care, best regards. -Internet

@010hek

7 жыл бұрын

Sandsnor I know your not asking me that, but that was a bit to smooth out the edges so when you press the buttons it operates smoothly. That is what I believe, but I hope he answers that question.

@eiserntorsphantomoftheoper2154

7 жыл бұрын

You tell them John. I cant stand know-it-alls , who want to critique your work. They can ALL go kick rocks. I'd guess most of their "woodworking" experience amounted to gluing popsicle sticks together in kindergarten. Great video.

@whillb

7 жыл бұрын

But didn't you know? Everyone is a perfect genius when sitting on the toilet watching KZread. Lol. Don't let it bother you man. Everyone thinks their thoughts are special and want to be heard. That's what the Internet gas done to the world. No matter what you do, people will try and find something negative to say... it makes them feel better about themselves.

You are becoming a pro scripting and editing these videos.

Hello John, this is the first time I've seen any of your videos but I really enjoyed it. Clear, focussed dialogue, clear pictures and GREAT tools !!! What's not to like !

Watching this somehow made me feel very relaxed, it's appears to be theraputic, but you know, if I was to try to make that box there would be wood everywhere and I'd probably have less fingers :) Good job though, very nice.

@harveyabel1354

7 жыл бұрын

Fingers are over-rated.

@saucyjack8548

7 жыл бұрын

LOL Harvey. Every shop teacher I ever had would concur.

@JohnnyKronaz

7 жыл бұрын

"Fewer." --Stannis Baratheon

@johndeggendorf7826

7 жыл бұрын

Technically…if the fingers were still THERE, but SHORTER, there would be Less fingers, no? Perhaps I'm over thinking it.

@JohnnyKronaz

7 жыл бұрын

John Deggendorf Okay yeah, you win this round.

I see I'm not the only one who likes to drill with an impact driver. Though for screwing, these days, I prefer to use a drill because the ratcheting of the impact driver is so awfully loud.

@fendtonafarm8513

7 жыл бұрын

Hi Matthias

@JohnHeisz

7 жыл бұрын

I usually only use it for that pin chuck for bits that are too small for the drill chuck. Most of those hex shank bits (the cheaper ones, anyway) are just press fit in, so the bit works itself loose.

@frackcha

7 жыл бұрын

An electrician I know made a great statement about using impact drivers for small screwing operations, something like: Using a sledge hammer to crack a walnut. Seemed fairly accurate to me. :)

@Growveguk

7 жыл бұрын

'Like trying to shell a Walnut with a JCB!!!!'

@iambiggus

7 жыл бұрын

As an electrician, I can sympathize with that. A halfway decent impact will have a variable trigger, so with a light touch and a little practice you can do smaller work. Definitely need to be careful with metal self tapping screws and masonry anchors. The newer brush-less ones especially can easily hog out holes and snap screws. And as Matt said, they are loud.

Nice project, sir. I also like your presentation. You don't beat around the bush and you explain everything so anyone could understand.

That locking mechanism was beautiful

Woodworking videos are sorely lacking in the kung fu overdub department if you ask me!

EXCELLENT Video, and great project, I love it. The Kung Foo voice over would have been funny, even funnier if it pissed some people off lol.

You sir, are a fine carpenter. My father was a finish carpenter. Brings back good memories. Thank you!

I love the fit and finish of the completed box John. My sister and I have collected a few old tin file boxes over the years and only recently learned that we each had done so. This box reminds me of that 50's and 60's style simplicity and utility. Simply beautiful. Anyone who actually builds things can see that you go through your build video with a precision that comes from a well thought out plan. More than one icon in history has said that design flows from the complicated to the simple. Like cutting the sides long before cutting the box joint. That kind of simple trick comes from experience. Anyway, thanks for all the wonderful content, please keep it coming. Maybe I can get a good build video up soon, you and many like you have inspired me very much this year. Have a great day Sir, and I will be looking forward to your next video.

Wait... I'll pause this and get some coffee first

@JWAM

7 жыл бұрын

Yes! Very nice box John! I love wooden mechanics, like those buttons. :)

@Lazywatchsmith

7 жыл бұрын

wait! I'll pause this and get some beer...

@JWAM

7 жыл бұрын

You can't handle the beer. Literally.

@JWAM

7 жыл бұрын

Neither can I. Orally.

@Lazywatchsmith

7 жыл бұрын

JWAM haha

I like it. The cutting techniques did look dangerous because they are. I do the same thing sometimes.

John I tell you what, I’m very impressed with your commitment and skills to “Build It”. I always look forward to watching your videos. Thanks for sharing.

Wow! Fantastic job, I love the design and functionality of it. Thanks for sharing

Looked like 2 steps to me... Great box.

If doing the kung fu thing would piss people off, then they need to get over themselves! After all you are showing us for free and you have every right to enjoy yourself. Do you customize these and sell them to people, I was curious to know an estimation on the cost. It's a great box and you are easy to watch and listen to. This is the first video I have watched of yours and I will be subscribing, thank you for your time and effort.

@azuritet3

7 жыл бұрын

i want kung fu dubbing too . i thought pissing people off on the internet was what we were all supposed to be doing.

@nunyabiznez6381

7 жыл бұрын

I could have used the laugh myself. That would have been hilarious. But I suppose the carpentry nazis don't have a sense of humor

@i.m.peterrific

7 жыл бұрын

Maybe they should just retreat to their man caves and actually make something.... oh that's right, most of those 'carpentry nazis' probably can't even use a hand saw let alone actually have a cave to retreat in to, and they would rather be trolling the Internet trying to make themselves feel big and important by putting other people down! +1 for a bit of kung fu dubbing... maybe kung fu panda?

@azuritet3

7 жыл бұрын

you know how you defeat Nazis thou? that's right... KUNG-FU!

@alnoso

7 жыл бұрын

if all nazis wanted to do was carpentry I think WW2 wouldn't have happened.

Wow... Watching an artist at his craft is truly a sight to behold...

That really is the coolest box Ever made.

I'm pissed. I could really go for some Kung Fu movie dialog replacement.

@richieberman9570

6 жыл бұрын

Lolita's Garden I want to know the tittle of that western song in the end.

@jefflindeman

5 жыл бұрын

Richie Berman ~I was about to say, no Tiger Lily/Kung Fu movie shenanigans was a missed opportunity, but he made up for it with that closing music!

Definitely add the kung fu over dub next time!

@helennewbury2034

6 жыл бұрын

Travelinmatt76 fishing

Never heard of a box joint with plywood but it seems to work! Great project!

You are an artist, sir!!!

I'd love to see a video with only kung fu movie overdubs :D

This is a box to make Jesse proud. Just don't sell it for an ounce of weed.

@Andreas0705

7 жыл бұрын

I was about to say that - im glad i scrolled down!

@JohnHeisz

7 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z2ujrdGjgqacqtI.html

@ekinteko

7 жыл бұрын

I think you should've added two small magnets to latch the small lid to the locking lid. I also think you could've painted the hinges, and had them also look wooden.

@markw3598

7 жыл бұрын

Redundancy

@MrSTOUT73

7 жыл бұрын

That's probably what you should do when you makes yours.

"Yeah, I'm back in black...... out of sight!" You rock dawg, I have always admired carpentry skills and AC/DC is awesome...

Lately, every time I'm looking for guidance on how to build something, you have a video for it! This will be my 3rd John Heisz-inspired project! And to anyone reading, you plans for the T-square fence was the best $10 I've spent in a long time!!

If given the opportunity, always do Kung fu overdubbing. Always.

I feel mislead, in fact lied to. This was actually the 127th coolest wooden box ever. If I knew that going into it I would have skipped the video. Ugh..

When fitting hinges to thin sheet material you can always add an extra strip of wood to the edge of the sheet to give the screws something to bite into, thereby adding extra strength and removing the need to cut the screws with your angle grinder.

I love watching people work, especially craftsmen!

i have a cooler 'box'... my refrigerator XD

@ccmogs5757

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah , it holds more beers :]

Why am I watching videos about boxes

@CGOlde

5 жыл бұрын

I am because I was talking about building one in close proximity to my phone. KZread always recommends me just what I need to see.

fast moving, clear, concise narrative and above all a good job on such a simple project. Thanks for taking your time to share

Something calming about watching expert woodworking.

well this was neat.. but what makes this the coolest box ever??

Hello there, I'm an expert. I have no further comments.

Wow, quite a complex wooden box. I am getting her box now. Thank you & Good night.

Video was expertly done, Sir. Great pacing. No irrelevant tangents. Thorough explanations. Your work in making this video is expert craftsmanship in and of itself. Kudos!

A fine box, but thumbs down for the title.

jeez that piano hinge on the outside is disgusting

That's impressive as hell. My dad, born in 1911, had these kinds of skills and the patience to apply them to wood working. I think every man born before or around the turn of the 20th century possessed some latent or overt wood working skills if they lived on a farm in the south. Those skills remain latent in me but I thoroughly enjoy seeing them on display. Thanks for posting.

I enjoy watching this presentation John. You are very good at what you do! To all the critical "experts" out there, shut up, get a life and go "troll yourself"! Change nothing John and please keep making these videos.