I never want to skip over the fundamentals of a project. I thought this video may help those who are new to making boxes or cabinet drawers and would like some tips on how to construct the bottom. There are a few ways to do this depending on the joinery used. I talk about it more in the video description.
I like using plywood as a bottom to eliminate the threat of expansion and contractions that may warp the box and mess with the joints. I pretty it up by adding the nicer wood on top of the plywood. A little extra work but like you said. Quality matters.
I am just now doing my research on how to build a jewelry box and I've watched more videos than I ever thought possible. I keep coming back to your videos because you explain things in terms that even I can understand. You have helped me more than you could ever know. I typed out each step meticulously and those notes will be on my bench when I start actually building the box which is for my wife. I have an awesome piece of 8/4 walnut, a piece of 8/4 maple with some very cool grain, a piece of wenge for the sides and a piece of leopard wood that may or may not have a home in this box. Thanks Newton. ❤
Your channel has become one of my favorites…. Your way of teaching is very clear… you talk us through the process and don’t talk “at us”, and don’t include useless nonsense. I’m very appreciative for this video and many MANY of your others
@@NewtonMakes I don’t know if I just fall into your niche, but there’s a handful of creators that I can just watch and watch… then others that I enjoy, but I see some of their videos and think “eh, not interested”….. I don’t think that’s happened yet with any of your videos
I am a new subscriber to your channel and love making boxes. Your approach to fitting the bottoms to the box alone makes the subscription worth it. I have been sneaking up on the fit for my bottoms a lot of trial and error; but the use of a combination square is going to simplify my life. Thanks for the great video!!!
Just amazing.simply superb. You are using table saw to make the Grove.ofcourse it is great.but much earlier to that would be to make a four sided box and then put fix the MDF or Plywood on the box with screws.Nice project.
Awesome video! Your project videos are great but I love your instructional videos! You do a great job of explaining each step and making it look so easy.
What are you going to do with those curvy slabs in the back ground. I have some of those but haven’t figured out what I to do with them. I own a sawmill here in Northwest Arkansas. I mill all hardwood. Thanks.
Ok question. Teaching beginners to simply attach bottoms without a groove since it’s an extra step. Give the tendency for cupping or crowning, slight concave face up or down. I would think concave face down, as any additional movement might bow out the bottom of the center of the box causing it to rock. Whereas concave down probably wouldn’t.? Thoughts
@@NewtonMakes in my own work I don’t have the issue either but schools get what they get. I decided to flatten the cup with moisture and if necessary heat and mount the board , former concave side down so it won’t rock if some cupping returns. They use a 1” thick board which is about 3/4 and screws, not my choice. No dado. Thanks for getting back.
What if you are trying to build a frame around a pre existing bottom that you don't want to cut? What is the math for the additional mitered joints? So if you have an 8 inch bottom, what do the sides need to be to account for that miter. Is it just the thickness of the sides times 2? Thanks
I never want to skip over the fundamentals of a project. I thought this video may help those who are new to making boxes or cabinet drawers and would like some tips on how to construct the bottom. There are a few ways to do this depending on the joinery used. I talk about it more in the video description.
I like using plywood as a bottom to eliminate the threat of expansion and contractions that may warp the box and mess with the joints. I pretty it up by adding the nicer wood on top of the plywood. A little extra work but like you said. Quality matters.
I'll use plywood from time to time too. All depends on the project.
I am just now doing my research on how to build a jewelry box and I've watched more videos than I ever thought possible. I keep coming back to your videos because you explain things in terms that even I can understand. You have helped me more than you could ever know. I typed out each step meticulously and those notes will be on my bench when I start actually building the box which is for my wife. I have an awesome piece of 8/4 walnut, a piece of 8/4 maple with some very cool grain, a piece of wenge for the sides and a piece of leopard wood that may or may not have a home in this box. Thanks Newton. ❤
That was such genius idea for measuring. I’ve been fumbling around trying to figure out how to do it. So thank you for the awesome tip!!
I recently made a box. My first box. Didn't know how to measure the bottom to make it fit. Now I know. Thank you for showing all of us how it's done.
Men you have just change my entire experience from wood project and tips.much appreciated.
Your channel has become one of my favorites…. Your way of teaching is very clear… you talk us through the process and don’t talk “at us”, and don’t include useless nonsense. I’m very appreciative for this video and many MANY of your others
Thanks! I do my best to explain what I'm doing while trying to make a somewhat entertaining video.
@@NewtonMakes I don’t know if I just fall into your niche, but there’s a handful of creators that I can just watch and watch… then others that I enjoy, but I see some of their videos and think “eh, not interested”….. I don’t think that’s happened yet with any of your videos
I was racking my brain on the best way to get the perfect bottom fit. Super clear video of how to do it. Thank you.
Love your videos, keep them coming!! Thanks
You made this simple to understand. Thank you very much!
I am a new subscriber to your channel and love making boxes. Your approach to fitting the bottoms to the box alone makes the subscription worth it. I have been sneaking up on the fit for my bottoms a lot of trial and error; but the use of a combination square is going to simplify my life. Thanks for the great video!!!
That's awesome to hear!! If you're on social media tag me so I can see your stuff next time you post something.
Just amazing.simply superb.
You are using table saw to make the Grove.ofcourse it is great.but much earlier to that would be to make a four sided box and then put fix the MDF or Plywood on the box with screws.Nice project.
This video was super helpful especially after not doing it correctly yesterday. Thanks again
It's so satisfying to see it all fit!
Awesome video! Your project videos are great but I love your instructional videos! You do a great job of explaining each step and making it look so easy.
Everything I do... I do it for you 🎶
That's a fine box!
Good to see you back at it Billy!! Awesome job on the video.
Thanks Bob. It was a nasty cold. Still have it in my chest so not a ton of work in the shop.
Thank you. Helpful
Very handy tip! Thanks for sharing.
These are super useful ideas.Thanks
Nice wood, well cut.
Thanks!
This is very useful to know. Thank you.
Brilliantly done.
Very clean, walnut is by far my favorite. I like how you sized up the bottom there
Good video, I needed some tips.
thank you for your video. Well done.
Very helpful
SUPER ❤
What is the wood you are using for the base? Is that some kind of plywood? Did you mill it thinner?
What are you going to do with those curvy slabs in the back ground. I have some of those but haven’t figured out what I to do with them. I own a sawmill here in Northwest Arkansas. I mill all hardwood. Thanks.
Ok question. Teaching beginners to simply attach bottoms without a groove since it’s an extra step. Give the tendency for cupping or crowning, slight concave face up or down. I would think concave face down, as any additional movement might bow out the bottom of the center of the box causing it to rock. Whereas concave down probably wouldn’t.? Thoughts
I've never encountered an issue with box bottoms doing that. I use dry, stable material.
@@NewtonMakes in my own work I don’t have the issue either but schools get what they get. I decided to flatten the cup with moisture and if necessary heat and mount the board , former concave side down so it won’t rock if some cupping returns. They use a 1” thick board which is about 3/4 and screws, not my choice. No dado.
Thanks for getting back.
Move over Doug Stow and Matt Kenney! You should make a book on boxes!
Good technique and tutorial. Do you have a video for tops ?
I have a ton of box making videos. Check out my playlist on it. 👍
What if you are trying to build a frame around a pre existing bottom that you don't want to cut? What is the math for the additional mitered joints? So if you have an 8 inch bottom, what do the sides need to be to account for that miter. Is it just the thickness of the sides times 2? Thanks
That’s cool for miter joints. But with box or finger joints, you need a blind dado. Do you have a simple way to do that?
Glad to see you're fighting through the Zombie plague to keep putting out videos!
I think the worst is over but you could hear that my voice was a mess while filming!
You are the second person I've seen scribble on the wood before sanding. May I ask why?
Helps to make sure I've sanded evenly across the board.
Can't believe I watched all this.
Ok, Box bottoms, check - do you plan to do a video about different box lids ?
I don't know about a specific video, perhaps in the future. But I have a playlist on making boxes and they show a variety of box lids.
What thickness do you use for the wood sides?
Love it
Can you make me a few boxes ?
lol, so practical. Now I feel like a dunce.....again.