I very much enjoyed your video, good clear and straightforward instructions and equally good and clear camera work. Many Thanks for posting / sharing. Mike from The UK.
I am a cabinetmaker and spend 10 hours a day working with power tools. I really appreciate the care and attention to detail this build displayed. Subscribed! Keep up the good work! Micah
Hello Tree, I really enjoyed your video. This will make an great "Pal" project for me and my Grandson. He has already helped build his own tool tote and my new workbench.
Great instruction. I will say it I am your number 2 fan, number one being your camera friend of course.Trees give their whole life even after they have fallen.
Very nice! Your shows are a lot of fun to watch! We especially like the woodworking tips that you share to describe what your doing. Nice camera work too!
I love it, and thanks to you and your wife for making these videos. I went out and bought myself a good Jr. Jack plane today, and some nice pine to make myself a box like the one you showed. Without a good local class in woodworking, I really rely on quality videos like yours, and I appreciate your sense of humour.
Hello Aaron. Congratulations on your plane purchase and good luck with your project. Internet videos are an excellent way to learn woodworking and to share our projects with others. Thanks for taking the time to share your comments. Best regards.
I have always known those nails as floorboard nails. All the floorboards in my 1906 house, both ground and first floor, have those nails every 2-3 feet. They are brilliant in respect that when banged home the wooden floorboards stay down, don't move etc. but conversely they can be sprung and reused in order to open underneath for checking or rewiring or re-plumbing etc.
You're one heck of a craftsman! Your camera person is most excellent! Always steady and zooms in nicely...only when needed. Just excellent work. Great team and thank you for sharing
this is so cool...looks so easy to make...but when it comes to sawing and smoothing the wood I would need extra help to do it for me.......very clear demonstration...cool!!
+Teresita Sese Hello Teresita, glad you enjoyed the video. There are many good projects for beginning woodworkers. Give it a try! Thanks for visiting my workshop.
I enjoyed watching you use the hand tools, it's my favorite thing to do in woodworking. I love the tool boxes and I think my husband would like one. When I get my shop set up, it will be the first thing I build. Thank you!!
The tool boxes are fun to make. As you can see, I made a bunch of them. Good luck with your build and please contact me if you have any questions abut the construction. Best regards.
This is truly amazing. Thank you so much for sharing this build and old techniques. I truly appreciate you taking the time to put this video together. Recently all of my power tools were stolen so I decided to go all in on hand tools. And this is the PERFECT project with great instructions for what I'll work on first. Keep up the amazing work. I'm so glad I stumbled onto your page.
Hello Brent. The Japanese tool box project was lots of fun. As you can see...so much fun I made a bunch of them! This project will help you develop essential hand tool skills while making something useful for your shop. Good luck and please let me know how it goes. Best regards.
+treebangham already try but the result is not that good enough, i tried many simple project but the result is the same, atleast i have some fun, some advice from the expert might be good...
Very nice video!! Just a question though.. When I saw another demo on nail quenching they a made it a point that we should bend the nails across the grain so that we get more strength out of our joint, which seemed pretty logical. But, you bent your nails with the grain, is there a reason for that?
makes me want to buy a quality block plane and miter saw.. I think I'll stick with myself trusty table saw. but I'll definitely be making one of these soon
I see the brads you used to align the “handles” to stop the slipping during the glue up. I’ve used small amount of salt when gluing, and could eliminate the brads.
I love this. But 3 things come to mind here. First you choke your hammer a lot. You use a lotta glue. And I have a lotta respect for anyone who can make a saw kerf meet in the middle of the board like that. How you hold the hammer is perusal choice though. Great video.
This is the best video of this type of project I've seen to date, although I wish you would have used thr clinched nail technique on the handles instead of glue.
Hi Tree, I really enjoy your vids, keep it up. Sawing 'up hill' when you cut the handle recess out looked a bit awkward. Have you tried using a saw horse?
+Daniel Funk The lid is actually one and a quarter inches longer than the opening. The battens allow the lid to slide back and forth under the opening. They also position the lid for the locking batten. When closed, the lid is 3/4" longer on the front end (regular batten end) and 1/2" longer on the other end (tapered locking batten). I suggest you mark these two points on the lid, place it inside the opening (supporting the lid on a stack of books) and position it according to your marks. Now mark the lid for the position of the front batten and the locking batten. Nail all the fixed battens in place and plane the locking batten to fit exactly. I know this is confusing but it makes sense as you watch the lid in action. Review from 15:50 to 17:30 of this show to see how the lid fits in place. I hope this helps!
Well I am glad to see you do another video. Well done in one shot. The camerawoman should get some credit. I like your videos. I have a question, where did you get your plow plane? The boxes are interesting I am going to build one also. Where did you buy your nails? I am full of questions. Thanks for a great video again. Chuck
You, Sir, are an *excellent* presenter. I wonder, were you, perhaps, a teacher in a previous career? I've only watched a couple of your vids so far, but I have subscribed because I intent to pass time on the coming dark and miserable winter evenings with more of your videos.
+Justin C Hello Justin and thank you for the kind compliment. No, I've never been a teacher by profession but I enjoy seeing people learn. I hope you enjoy my other videos throughout this long winter. Best regards.
Dear Sir! Thank you very much fro showing this great work! I love the wonderful box. Please let me ask you for a building plan! I tried to make such box, but my top is to short or too lang!! Many greetings from Germany! Bruno
Hello Bruno I wish I had a published plan to send you but I don’t. The article that inspired me to make the box is at books.google.com/books?id=vPYDAAAAMBAJ&lpg=PA1&pg=PA58#v=onepage&q&f=falseYou%27ll. I used 3/4" pine from my local home center and 6 penny fine finish cut nails made by the Tremont Nail Company and also sold by Brooklyn Tool & Craft. The overall dimensions are 24" long x 11.25 wide x 9.5 high. The two pieces on the top ends that define the opening are 3" wide. The opening is 17.75" long. The lid is 19" long. The battens are 2" wide and the handles are 2.5" wide. Regarding the lid. The lid is ¾” longer on the front end (regular batten end) and ½” longer on the other end (tapered locking batten). I suggest you mark these points on the lid, place it inside the opening (supporting the lid with a stack of books) and position it according to your marks. Now mark the lid for the position of the front batten and the locking batten. Make any fine adjustments by planing the edge of your locking batten to fit. This worked for me, feel free to adjust the dimensions to work for you. If you have any questions I will be happy to answer them. Thanks for visiting my workshop and good luck!
RobertoDonatti Toshio Odate's book, “@0941936465“ gives a brief description and dimensions of the tool box. Greg Merritt did a very nice multi-part build on his blog complete with excellent drawings and scalable dimensions, @2015
Roibeárd Billson That didn't work. Toshio' s book is "Japanese Woodworking Tools: Their Tradition, Spirit and Use". Greg's blog is: hillbillydaiku.com/2015/05/06/japanese-toolbox-progress-1/
treebangham, I really liked your video and the toolbox you made. Where did you get your cut nails? Also you never mentioned the dimensions of the box you made...what are the dimensions? Are you using 3/4 stock?
+Trent Weaver Thanks Trent. I got the nails from Woodcraft. They're made by the Tremont Nail Company and packaged in smaller quantities by BT&C. Yes, I used 3/4" stock. The overall dimensions are 24" x 11.25 wide x 9.5 high. The two pieces on the top ends that define the opening are 3" wide. The opening is 17.75" long. The lid is 19" long. The battens are 2" wide and the handles are 2.5" wide. The article that inspired me to make the box is at books.google.com/books?id=vPYDAAAAMBAJ&lpg=PA1&pg=PA58#v=onepage&q&f=falseYou%27ll. I hope this helps, thanks for visiting.
you can also tweak your toolbox by making another rail like you would for a french cleat system and attach it to the inside of your lid using the cut nails but only drive in the nails about half way. glued on with the half way driven nails becoming pegs to hang your tools on. of course the side of the toolbox would have the other half of the bevel for the french cleat system so the lid will stay in place once placed. not my idea. i got from another you tuber i watch. i think that little tweak makes this box even more in line with the practicality of a Japanese toolbox. Japanese woodworkers hang their planes on the side of their box so why not a peg board to keep everything right there ready to use. :D
Hello. I often use the golden ratio in my designs but not on this project. The tool box measures 24" long, 11.25" wide by 9.5" high. Thank you for the question.
Thanks Tony. The overall dimensions are 24" x 11.25 wide x 9.5 high. The two pieces on the top ends that define the opening are 3" wide. The opening is 17.75" long. The lid is 19" long. The battens are 2" wide and the handles are 2.5" wide. The article that inspired me to make the box is at books.google.com/books?id=vPYDAAAAMBAJ&lpg=PA1&pg=PA58#v=onepage&q&f=falseYou%27ll.
Hello Adam. Wood expands and contracts with seasonal changes in humidity. I used the coins as spacers to allow room for the boards to expand if they need to. Thanks for the question.
Is the grain direction the same as the two sides and two ends? I’ve see other boxes which have end pieces grain vertical and the side pieces are horizontal grain.
The sides and ends are the same grain direction, horizontal. The only cross grain joinery is with the top ends and the lid battens. The battens are nailed on and the nails can flex with seasonal movement, the top ends are glued and nailed on, but they are relatively narrow and have never been a problem. Thanks for the question.
Great video, I can't wait to make one for myself. One thing though, I thought that clenched nails were supposed to be bent across the grain to guard against splitting?
Yes, the recommended way is across the grain. I made test joints both ways and they are both very strong. I can’t imagine it would make a difference, but still, it’s probably best to go across the grain. Thanks for the question.
Love the videos, many thanks for clear exposition and excellent camerawork. You could give lessons to others on youtube! Couple thoughts: the box will be heavy when filled so I'll be cutting down weight wherever possible eg glue not nails (those chunky cut nails you used must weigh quite a bit, in total so i'll be replacing with either glue and/or wooden dowels. Also think the middle batten can be dispensed with. And cutting a scallop in the handholds would both lose bit of weight and be more comfy, no? re clinching: have you seen the method used by The English Woodworker in his wall cupboard video? worth a look. Meanwhile it's very nice to have your sense of humour coming through, also your easy relationship with Joanene; I'm envious -- what's the trick to getting one's wife to laugh at one's jokes? I've been trying for years. Bests, John L.
Hello John, thanks for your compliments. I too have considered making a lighter box. I would make the long sides, bottom and top from 5/8" or possibly 1/2" stock instead of 3/4. The other parts would remain 3/4. I'm not sure the nails contribute that much to the weight by I haven't actually made a comparison by weight. Let me know if you do. The middle batten could certainly be dispensed with but keep in mind that any cupping of the lid at all will affect its fit. Good idea with the handholds! Yes, I've seen Richard Maguire's clinching technique on The English Woodworker. He's an outstanding woodworker and one of my favorites to watch. How do I make my wife laugh? That's easy...I've been a goofball all my life! Best regards.
Hello Wai. The batten is primarily to keep the lid from warping, but yes, you could bevel the edges and use it as a handle for the lid. Good idea! Thanks for the suggestion.
+Daniel Funk Hi Daniel. I looked at similar boxes, made measurements and thought about it till my head hurt. The tricky part was positioning the battens.
Great build! I will make one myself. May I offer you some advice? It looks like you're using a hardpoint saw for the compound cut. Those are designed for crosscutting. You would be amazed how much faster a rip saw works at making that same cut.
Thank you for making this build-along. A good rip saw can be had for very little on flea markets. They usually go out of use because not a lot of people know how to sharpen them.
Hi Steven. The box opening is 17 ¾ " long. The lid is 19" long. The battens are 2" wide. Regarding the lid. The lid is ¾” longer on the front end (regular batten end) and ½” longer on the other end (tapered locking batten). I suggest you mark these points on the lid, place it inside the opening (supporting the lid with a stack of books) and position it according to your marks. Now mark the lid for the position of the front batten and the locking batten. Make any fine adjustments by planing the edge of your locking batten to fit. I hope this helps.
Hi Wilko. The article that inspired me to make the box is at books.google.com/books?id=vPYDAAAAMBAJ&lpg=PA1&pg=PA58#v=onepage&q&f=falseYou%27ll. I used 3/4" pine from my local home center and 6 penny fine finish cut nails made by the Tremont Nail Company and also sold by Brooklyn Tool & Craft. The overall dimensions are 24" long x 11.25 wide x 9.5 high. The two pieces on the top ends that define the opening are 3" wide. The opening is 17.75" long. The lid is 19" long. The battens are 2" wide and the handles are 2.5" wide. Regarding the lid. The lid is ¾” longer on the front end (regular batten end) and ½” longer on the other end (tapered locking batten). I suggest you mark these points on the lid, place it inside the opening (supporting the lid with a stack of books) and position it according to your marks. Now mark the lid for the position of the front batten and the locking batten. Make any fine adjustments by planing the edge of your locking batten to fit.I hope this helps. Best regards.
I really appreciate your videos. And now so does my daughter. She loves Japanese items and when I saw this video I knew this was my next project. ruclips.net/video/59fQGwsc1E0/видео.html She is very eclectic so the inside trays and box is just a mish-mash of different dovetail items. Amber shellac was not my first choice but it is what she wanted. Again, thank you so much for the inspiration. I can imagine when you created this project you wondered if anyone would really appreciate all the work you and your wife put into it. Many of us do. Please keep the videos and ideas coming.
Hello! we have our very old mother house. I was puzzled how did our old folks made those fancy wood works. Since back in the day there's no electricity here in our province at Philippines. No power tools. When I saw that cute plow plain i am just amazed. I just realized, ah that's how they made those grooves! As I watch you made that beautiful box I have learned so much. Thanks I wish I can be skillful like you.
Hello Macoy. I'm so glad you appreciate the fine woodwork in your mother's house. The craftsmen who made those grooves would be glad to know that. There is much to learn from artisans of the past when we take the time to notice. Thank you for sharing this with me.
I just changed my mind on the type of tool box I'm making my father-in-law. But I am going to use dovetails instead of nails at the corners. Very interesting piece.
I need to get a good jack plane similar to the one you used in this video. Could you please let me know the plane you use and where I could buy one? Thank you very much. Eric D.
Hello Diane. The lumber is ¾” thick x 11 ¼” wide. I believe it is Eastern white pine but not sure. I used a full width piece for the bottom of the tool box.
The nails allow the lid to flex just enough to prevent the splitting or cracking that can occur if I had used glue. Using nails is an important feature with this kind of construction. Thank you for the question.
Hello Nathaniel. I use the scary sharp method for sharpening because that's what I am used to. I'm considering other methods too. I call my tools "working sharp" and try to keep the process as quick and simple as possible. Regards.
do you have a set of dimensions anywhere I will be honest I'll steal this project finish it with some linseed oil and give them as gifts did you consider countersink ing the cut nails and dowels for a clean finished look. I know the point is simplicity just curious
There are countless ways to make these boxes. That's what's fun about woodworking. I like your idea about the dowels. I used 3/4" stock. The overall dimensions are 24" long by 11.25" wide by 9.5" high. The two pieces on the top ends that define the opening are 3" wide. The opening is 17.75" long. The lid is 19" long. The battens are 2" wide and the handles are 2.5" wide. As you see in my video, you can easily make these boxes any size you choose. Good luck!
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I very much enjoyed your video, good clear and straightforward instructions and equally good and clear camera work. Many Thanks for posting / sharing. Mike from The UK.
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I am a cabinetmaker and spend 10 hours a day working with power tools. I really appreciate the care and attention to detail this build displayed. Subscribed! Keep up the good work! Micah
+ConcealedArtLeather Thanks Micah. The tool box project was a lot of fun. Please visit my shop again. Best regards.
Beautiful work ! Thanks so much for sharing.
Hi, another great video and Project, appreciated. Thanks
ps, can't forget to thank your offsider, great camera work
Nice to see a simple unassuming style and shop. Very clear instructions and good editing. Well done.
+Stephen Metsch Thanks Stephen. Glad you enjoyed the video. Please visit our shop again. Best regards.
Hello Tree, I really enjoyed your video. This will make an great "Pal" project for me and my Grandson. He has already helped build his own tool tote and my new workbench.
Great instruction. I will say it I am your number 2 fan, number one being your camera friend of course.Trees give their whole life even after they have fallen.
Thanks, to you both for providing educational and entertaining projects for us to learn with.
Hi, I really enjoyed your video on the Japanese tool box, looking forward to episode 3.
Thanks, Mick
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Very nice! Your shows are a lot of fun to watch! We especially like the woodworking tips that you share to describe what your doing. Nice camera work too!
Thanks for sharing. Beautiful box, helpful techniques!!
These are really fun to watch, thank you for sharing your knowledge
+Nathanfenn1 Thanks!
Great presentation! Very enjoyable to watch and listen to. Thanks!
+littlewolfandbear Hello and thank you for visiting. Best regards.
First visit to your channel. Great video. Look forward to seeing more. Thanks for posting.
+Ken Fitzpatrick Thanks Ken. More videos on the way. Best regards.
I love it, and thanks to you and your wife for making these videos. I went out and bought myself a good Jr. Jack plane today, and some nice pine to make myself a box like the one you showed. Without a good local class in woodworking, I really rely on quality videos like yours, and I appreciate your sense of humour.
Hello Aaron. Congratulations on your plane purchase and good luck with your project. Internet videos are an excellent way to learn woodworking and to share our projects with others. Thanks for taking the time to share your comments. Best regards.
Amazing vídeo! !! Congratulations!!!
I have always known those nails as floorboard nails. All the floorboards in my 1906 house, both ground and first floor, have those nails every 2-3 feet. They are brilliant in respect that when banged home the wooden floorboards stay down, don't move etc. but conversely they can be sprung and reused in order to open underneath for checking or rewiring or re-plumbing etc.
+ReadandWite Yes, I know what you mean. Most of the woodwork in my house is fastened with cut nails too. They have a strong grip.
You're one heck of a craftsman! Your camera person is most excellent! Always steady and zooms in nicely...only when needed. Just excellent work. Great team and thank you for sharing
+Devo Dar Hello Devo. Joaneen's camera work really makes a difference. Thanks for appreciating her work. Please visit us again.
I'm envious of your rabbet and groove planes. I really need to invest in those two planes!
Yep, you'll be glad you did.
This is the best how-to I found on these cool boxes!
Thanks! Please don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions about the construction of these boxes. Best regards.
Good job ,the result is great .As a french joiner I suscribed.
+achille le bitoux Thanks Achille! I'm glad you liked the video. Please visit again. Regards
this is so cool...looks so easy to make...but when it comes to sawing and smoothing the wood I would need extra help to do it for me.......very clear demonstration...cool!!
+Teresita Sese Hello Teresita, glad you enjoyed the video. There are many good projects for beginning woodworkers. Give it a try! Thanks for visiting my workshop.
Simple but elegant tool chest. thanx for sharing
+Karla Piacentini Thank you Karla. Please visit us again.
Great series!
Thanks for the very good video. I like the design very much and plan to build one 1/2 scale.
+Jim Porter Thanks Jim. Half scale would be a good size. Good luck with your project.
I was looking for a good explanation for a japanese tool box and I've just found :-)
Thank you for this video!
Regards from Brazil
Hello Ana, I'm glad my video was helpful. Thanks for taking the time to send me a note. Regards from the US!.
I enjoyed watching you use the hand tools, it's my favorite thing to do in woodworking. I love the tool boxes and I think my husband would like one. When I get my shop set up, it will be the first thing I build. Thank you!!
The tool boxes are fun to make. As you can see, I made a bunch of them. Good luck with your build and please contact me if you have any questions abut the construction. Best regards.
Another nicely done vid!
Just found your site and you are already a favorite.
Hi Michael. I'm glad you found us, thanks for taking the time to say hi. Ken
This is truly amazing. Thank you so much for sharing this build and old techniques. I truly appreciate you taking the time to put this video together. Recently all of my power tools were stolen so I decided to go all in on hand tools. And this is the PERFECT project with great instructions for what I'll work on first. Keep up the amazing work. I'm so glad I stumbled onto your page.
Hello Brent. The Japanese tool box project was lots of fun. As you can see...so much fun I made a bunch of them! This project will help you develop essential hand tool skills while making something useful for your shop. Good luck and please let me know how it goes. Best regards.
That is a great thing to make as gifts for friends.
very cool for 1st project, and to put in my car trunk for car tools ect. Thanks
perfect job, love those hands so much, i wish i could do so much work like you do
+uspen pujiandri Hello uspen, pick a simple project and have some fun! Thanks for visiting.
+treebangham already try but the result is not that good enough, i tried many simple project but the result is the same, atleast i have some fun, some advice from the expert might be good...
+uspen pujiandri Keep trying. Improvements will come. It's a fun journey. Good luck!
Right then - Woodwork project No1 with my son, sorted!
It's a great father and son project. Have fun!
Another excellent video my fiend!
Inspiring. I want to make one (smaller). Thanks for the very clear step by step instructions.
Hello and thanks for the note. Good luck with your box build. Please feel free to ask questions if you have any along the way.
Great video!
great video as usual thank you !
Very nice video!! Just a question though.. When I saw another demo on nail quenching they a made it a point that we should bend the nails across the grain so that we get more strength out of our joint, which seemed pretty logical. But, you bent your nails with the grain, is there a reason for that?
man i love your style and that handy dandy rocket surgery clenching station you got going on there haha :D keep em coming guys. i loved it.
Thanks Wayne! Glad you liked it. Yes, more to come.
Brilliant. I really enjoyed this video. Thank you. EBD.
Hi Eric. Thanks for watching and sending me your note. Best regards.
Hey Doc, saw your post about C-Rats and Steelpike, was a jarhead on that cruise. Just saying hi.
makes me want to buy a quality block plane and miter saw.. I think I'll stick with myself trusty table saw. but I'll definitely be making one of these soon
Hi Kevin. There are many ways to make these boxes. A table saw works too! Have fun with your project.
I see the brads you used to align the “handles” to stop the slipping during the glue up. I’ve used small amount of salt when gluing, and could eliminate the brads.
Thanks, I’d heard about using salt but haven’t tried it.
I love this. But 3 things come to mind here. First you choke your hammer a lot. You use a lotta glue. And I have a lotta respect for anyone who can make a saw kerf meet in the middle of the board like that. How you hold the hammer is perusal choice though. Great video.
Hi Baxter, thanks for the note and your input. Glad you enjoyed the video.
This is the best video of this type of project I've seen to date, although I wish you would have used thr clinched nail technique on the handles instead of glue.
Hi Edward. Yes, there are lots of options for joinery in a project like this. Thanks for the visit.
I know I'm late to the party, but I really enjoyed this.
Thanks! The Japanese tool box project was lots of fun and I enjoyed sharing the progress.
Thanks for a great video. Really enjoyed it.
Thanks Ian. Glad you enjoyed it. Please visit us again.
I think it's realy nice, keep up the good work...
+Don Gyde Thank you Don...will do!
Hi Tree, I really enjoy your vids, keep it up.
Sawing 'up hill' when you cut the handle recess out looked a bit awkward. Have you tried using a saw horse?
That is where I got lost. Is the lid cut shorter than the overall inside dimension
+Daniel Funk The lid is actually one and a quarter inches longer than the opening. The battens allow the lid to slide back and forth under the opening. They also position the lid for the locking batten. When closed, the lid is 3/4" longer on the front end (regular batten end) and 1/2" longer on the other end (tapered locking batten). I suggest you mark these two points on the lid, place it inside the opening (supporting the lid on a stack of books) and position it according to your marks. Now mark the lid for the position of the front batten and the locking batten. Nail all the fixed battens in place and plane the locking batten to fit exactly. I know this is confusing but it makes sense as you watch the lid in action. Review from 15:50 to 17:30 of this show to see how the lid fits in place. I hope this helps!
Well I am glad to see you do another video. Well done in one shot. The camerawoman should get some credit. I like your videos. I have a question, where did you get your plow plane? The boxes are interesting I am going to build one also. Where did you buy your nails? I am full of questions. Thanks for a great video again.
Chuck
I'm thinking a box like this could make good storage for back saws.
It sure could and with the removable lid you would have easy access from either side.
Nice job! I agree the cut nails will work great! What thickness of the wood? 3/4 inch?
Thanks Donald. I used 3/4" eastern white pine, straight from my local home center.
Very nice! You are great, I subscribed
+traderjoes Thanks!
Cut the sides of the locking wedge on an angle and the boards it mates with . It will not fall lose . Like fabricating a dovetail !
Yes, that is a feature I like about this box. Thanks for the visit.
You, Sir, are an *excellent* presenter. I wonder, were you, perhaps, a teacher in a previous career? I've only watched a couple of your vids so far, but I have subscribed because I intent to pass time on the coming dark and miserable winter evenings with more of your videos.
+Justin C Hello Justin and thank you for the kind compliment. No, I've never been a teacher by profession but I enjoy seeing people learn. I hope you enjoy my other videos throughout this long winter. Best regards.
Dear Sir! Thank you very much fro showing this great work! I love the wonderful box. Please let me ask you for a building plan!
I tried to make such box, but my top is to short or too lang!! Many greetings from Germany! Bruno
Hello Bruno
I wish I had a published plan to send you but I don’t. The article that inspired me to make the box is at books.google.com/books?id=vPYDAAAAMBAJ&lpg=PA1&pg=PA58#v=onepage&q&f=falseYou%27ll.
I used 3/4" pine from my local home center and 6 penny fine finish cut nails made by the Tremont Nail Company and also sold by Brooklyn Tool & Craft. The overall dimensions are 24" long x 11.25 wide x 9.5 high. The two pieces on the top ends that define the opening are 3" wide. The opening is 17.75" long. The lid is 19" long. The battens are 2" wide and the handles are 2.5" wide.
Regarding the lid. The lid is ¾” longer on the front end (regular batten end) and ½” longer on the other end (tapered locking batten). I suggest you mark these points on the lid, place it inside the opening (supporting the lid with a stack of books) and position it according to your marks. Now mark the lid for the position of the front batten and the locking batten. Make any fine adjustments by planing the edge of your locking batten to fit. This worked for me, feel free to adjust the dimensions to work for you. If you have any questions I will be happy to answer them. Thanks for visiting my workshop and good luck!
***** Thank you so much for the infomrationes! I will do my best! Many greetings across the atlantic from Bavaria, Germany - Bruno
Great video, thank you! Is there anyplace where I can get drawings and dimensions? I would like to build one.
RobertoDonatti Toshio Odate's book, “@0941936465“ gives a brief description and dimensions of the tool box.
Greg Merritt did a very nice multi-part build on his blog complete with excellent drawings and scalable dimensions, @2015
Roibeárd Billson That didn't work. Toshio' s book is "Japanese Woodworking Tools: Their Tradition, Spirit and Use".
Greg's blog is: hillbillydaiku.com/2015/05/06/japanese-toolbox-progress-1/
Roibeárd Billson Thank you, very helpful
***** Thanks a lot. The dimensions were very helpful
treebangham, I really liked your video and the toolbox you made. Where did you get your cut nails? Also you never mentioned the dimensions of the box you made...what are the dimensions? Are you using 3/4 stock?
+Trent Weaver Thanks Trent. I got the nails from Woodcraft. They're made by the Tremont Nail Company and packaged in smaller quantities by BT&C. Yes, I used 3/4" stock. The overall dimensions are 24" x 11.25 wide x 9.5 high. The two pieces on the top ends that define the opening are 3" wide. The opening is 17.75" long. The lid is 19" long. The battens are 2" wide and the handles are 2.5" wide. The article that inspired me to make the box is at books.google.com/books?id=vPYDAAAAMBAJ&lpg=PA1&pg=PA58#v=onepage&q&f=falseYou%27ll. I hope this helps, thanks for visiting.
Great video. Thank you!!
Hi Gary. Glad you liked the video. Thanks for visiting us!
you can also tweak your toolbox by making another rail like you would for a french cleat system and attach it to the inside of your lid using the cut nails but only drive in the nails about half way. glued on with the half way driven nails becoming pegs to hang your tools on. of course the side of the toolbox would have the other half of the bevel for the french cleat system so the lid will stay in place once placed. not my idea. i got from another you tuber i watch. i think that little tweak makes this box even more in line with the practicality of a Japanese toolbox. Japanese woodworkers hang their planes on the side of their box so why not a peg board to keep everything right there ready to use. :D
Good idea Wayne. There are many adaptations that can make the box more useful. Thank you for sharing that.
25:02 "scus" what?
I can't find the outside dimensions.
maybe the dimensions follow the golden rule phi?
nice work and thanks for posting it
Hello. I often use the golden ratio in my designs but not on this project. The tool box measures 24" long, 11.25" wide by 9.5" high. Thank you for the question.
thanks
Mr. TreeLove your videos!Can you give us approx. dimensions of the box.
Thanks Tony. The overall dimensions are 24" x 11.25 wide x 9.5 high. The two pieces on the top ends that define the opening are 3" wide. The opening is 17.75" long. The lid is 19" long. The battens are 2" wide and the handles are 2.5" wide. The article that inspired me to make the box is at books.google.com/books?id=vPYDAAAAMBAJ&lpg=PA1&pg=PA58#v=onepage&q&f=falseYou%27ll.
+treebangham Thanks a lot.
why did you put the coins in between the tongue and groove joints when you nailed the bottom to the box? thank you for the video.
Hello Adam. Wood expands and contracts with seasonal changes in humidity. I used the coins as spacers to allow room for the boards to expand if they need to. Thanks for the question.
Is the grain direction the same as the two sides and two ends?
I’ve see other boxes which have end pieces grain vertical and the side pieces are horizontal grain.
The sides and ends are the same grain direction, horizontal. The only cross grain joinery is with the top ends and the lid battens. The battens are nailed on and the nails can flex with seasonal movement, the top ends are glued and nailed on, but they are relatively narrow and have never been a problem. Thanks for the question.
Great video, I can't wait to make one for myself. One thing though, I thought that clenched nails were supposed to be bent across the grain to guard against splitting?
Yes, the recommended way is across the grain. I made test joints both ways and they are both very strong. I can’t imagine it would make a difference, but still, it’s probably best to go across the grain. Thanks for the question.
Love the videos, many thanks for clear exposition and excellent camerawork. You could give lessons to others on youtube! Couple thoughts: the box will be heavy when filled so I'll be cutting down weight wherever possible eg glue not nails (those chunky cut nails you used must weigh quite a bit, in total so i'll be replacing with either glue and/or wooden dowels. Also think the middle batten can be dispensed with. And cutting a scallop in the handholds would both lose bit of weight and be more comfy, no? re clinching: have you seen the method used by The English Woodworker in his wall cupboard video? worth a look. Meanwhile it's very nice to have your sense of humour coming through, also your easy relationship with Joanene; I'm envious -- what's the trick to getting one's wife to laugh at one's jokes? I've been trying for years. Bests, John L.
Hello John, thanks for your compliments. I too have considered making a lighter box. I would make the long sides, bottom and top from 5/8" or possibly 1/2" stock instead of 3/4. The other parts would remain 3/4. I'm not sure the nails contribute that much to the weight by I haven't actually made a comparison by weight. Let me know if you do. The middle batten could certainly be dispensed with but keep in mind that any cupping of the lid at all will affect its fit. Good idea with the handholds! Yes, I've seen Richard Maguire's clinching technique on The English Woodworker. He's an outstanding woodworker and one of my favorites to watch. How do I make my wife laugh? That's easy...I've been a goofball all my life! Best regards.
Isn't the middle batten for the lid meant as a handle? bevel it like you did on the other one, but on both sides?
Hello Wai. The batten is primarily to keep the lid from warping, but yes, you could bevel the edges and use it as a handle for the lid. Good idea! Thanks for the suggestion.
No problem! this Japanese box will be in my project queue for my workshop! Keep up the good stuff :)
How did you figure out the lid length
+Daniel Funk Hi Daniel. I looked at similar boxes, made measurements and thought about it till my head hurt. The tricky part was positioning the battens.
Great build! I will make one myself. May I offer you some advice? It looks like you're using a hardpoint saw for the compound cut. Those are designed for crosscutting. You would be amazed how much faster a rip saw works at making that same cut.
Yes, the saw I am using is much better at crosscutting. I've been getting by with it but I'm in the market for a good rip saw. Thanks for visiting us.
Thank you for making this build-along. A good rip saw can be had for very little on flea markets. They usually go out of use because not a lot of people know how to sharpen them.
I finished my tool box! Thanks again for the instructions.
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Wow. Beautiful work! Thanks so much for sending me the link to your video. Well done.
In awe . How do you determine the length of the lid for the slid ? I'm having a bit of a brain fog . This is a awesome project .
Hi Steven. The box opening is 17 ¾ " long. The lid is 19" long. The battens are 2" wide. Regarding the lid. The lid is ¾” longer on the front end (regular batten end) and ½” longer on the other end (tapered locking batten). I suggest you mark these points on the lid, place it inside the opening (supporting the lid with a stack of books) and position it according to your marks. Now mark the lid for the position of the front batten and the locking batten. Make any fine adjustments by planing the edge of your locking batten to fit. I hope this helps.
@@treebangham Thank you for the reply , it all makes sense now . Thank you again for a great project . And for your help . Best of the season to you .
nice work :) measurements, please?
Hi Wilko. The article that inspired me to make the box is at books.google.com/books?id=vPYDAAAAMBAJ&lpg=PA1&pg=PA58#v=onepage&q&f=falseYou%27ll. I used 3/4" pine from my local home center and 6 penny fine finish cut nails made by the Tremont Nail Company and also sold by Brooklyn Tool & Craft. The overall dimensions are 24" long x 11.25 wide x 9.5 high. The two pieces on the top ends that define the opening are 3" wide. The opening is 17.75" long. The lid is 19" long. The battens are 2" wide and the handles are 2.5" wide.
Regarding the lid. The lid is ¾” longer on the front end (regular batten end) and ½” longer on the other end (tapered locking batten). I suggest you mark these points on the lid, place it inside the opening (supporting the lid with a stack of books) and
position it according to your marks. Now mark the lid for the position of the front batten and the locking batten. Make any fine adjustments by planing the edge of your locking batten to fit.I hope this helps. Best regards.
thanks ;)
Are there drawings for this box? Measurements, etc.?
+treebangham It helps me a lot! Thanks for sharing!
What kind of plane did you use for the tongue and groove ?
Hi Jeremy. It's a Veritas small plow plane available from Lee Valley Tools. Thanks for the visit.
I really appreciate your videos. And now so does my daughter. She loves Japanese items and when I saw this video I knew this was my next project. ruclips.net/video/59fQGwsc1E0/видео.html
She is very eclectic so the inside trays and box is just a mish-mash of different dovetail items. Amber shellac was not my first choice but it is what she wanted.
Again, thank you so much for the inspiration. I can imagine when you created this project you wondered if anyone would really appreciate all the work you and your wife put into it. Many of us do. Please keep the videos and ideas coming.
Hello! we have our very old mother house. I was puzzled how did our old folks made those fancy wood works. Since back in the day there's no electricity here in our province at Philippines. No power tools. When I saw that cute plow plain i am just amazed. I just realized, ah that's how they made those grooves! As I watch you made that beautiful box I have learned so much. Thanks I wish I can be skillful like you.
Hello Macoy. I'm so glad you appreciate the fine woodwork in your mother's house. The craftsmen who made those grooves would be glad to know that. There is much to learn from artisans of the past when we take the time to notice. Thank you for sharing this with me.
I just changed my mind on the type of tool box I'm making my father-in-law. But I am going to use dovetails instead of nails at the corners. Very interesting piece.
Hi Doug. So many variations. That's one I'd like to see! Thanks.
I need to get a good jack plane similar to the one you used in this video. Could you please let me know the plane you use and where I could buy one? Thank you very much. Eric D.
Hi Eric. The plane I’m using is a Stanley #5, type 14, made around 1929-30. I bought it on Ebay and tuned it up. Fun to use!
treebangham thank you Sir. You are fun to watch. Happy Thanksgiving.
Is that a three-quarter inch by 12 inch pine board
Hello Diane. The lumber is ¾” thick x 11 ¼” wide. I believe it is Eastern white pine but not sure. I used a full width piece for the bottom of the tool box.
good job
When using cut nails on the lid, how do you account for the grain of the lid and the baton going different directions?
The nails allow the lid to flex just enough to prevent the splitting or cracking that can occur if I had used glue. Using nails is an important feature with this kind of construction. Thank you for the question.
checkout how paul sellers sharpens and uses a rip saw. i think you will like it. thanks for the video.
Thank you.
Thanks!
Could you do a video on sharpening your tools look nonsensically sharp.
Hello Nathaniel. I use the scary sharp method for sharpening because that's what I am used to. I'm considering other methods too. I call my tools "working sharp" and try to keep the process as quick and simple as possible. Regards.
bravo. muito bom
Obrigado Jor. Atenciosamente.
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do you have a set of dimensions anywhere I will be honest I'll steal this project finish it with some linseed oil and give them as gifts did you consider countersink ing the cut nails and dowels for a clean finished look. I know the point is simplicity just curious
There are countless ways to make these boxes. That's what's fun about woodworking. I like your idea about the dowels. I used 3/4" stock. The overall dimensions are 24" long by 11.25" wide by 9.5" high. The two pieces on the top ends that define the opening are 3" wide. The opening is 17.75" long. The lid is 19" long. The battens are 2" wide and the handles are 2.5" wide. As you see in my video, you can easily make these boxes any size you choose. Good luck!
1. Japanese toolbox? I doubt they used nails.. 2. if you gonna ruin your work with nails. use nails proper lenght..
Great video!
+Chee Hsieh Thank you Chee!