17 - How to Make Keepsake Box Padauk and Tiger Maple Through Dovetails
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How to Make a Keepsake Box from Padauk and Tiger Maple with Through Dovetail Joinery.
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This is a very easy keepsake box build with some beautiful aspects to it. The through dovetail joinery, and the raised panel top, combined with the cut-off lid, make for what appears to be a very fancy project. It is not however, and really only involves about 10-12 pieces of wood, and a weekend of your time. If you follow along with the order in which I build there are no terribly complicated measurements or setups.
The wood I chose is African Padauk, and Maple, with a “tiger maple” grain pattern. These woods make a very nice contrast with one another, and really add to the elegance of the box.
One of the things I point out often in the video is to remember to clean the surface of padauk, and really any exotic before gluing with acetone, so that the oils come off and a strong glue bond can be achieved.
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I remember that little plastic miter box.😂
I like the way you explain details instead of assume we all know
thanks
Hi. Thank you for watching!
One of the better how to videos of woodworking on RUclips. Simple and easy to understand. Sincerity is evident without the look at me how great am I attitude. Good job.
I have been struggling with a polyurethane and even a spar urethane over my exotic wood projects. I will switch to lacquer. I love that your shop looks like a real shop not a movie studio full of the most expensive tools on the market.
Nice work. I, too, like making boxes like this and I also enjoy working with hardwoods like purple heart, padauk, walnut, etc. I do a couple of things differently. I noticed you cut all the pieces for the top and the separately milled each one, and then beveled the top on the table saw after the box was completed. I mill the top with the babbet joint and do the bevel before I cut it into 4 pieces. Just easier and faster for me. Also, since I don't have a massive enough band saw to handle such a wide blade, I cut the box in two pieces on the table saw. It also eliminated the need for a sanding board since the blade is cutting with the grain on all four sides. I do like the hidden hinge configuration. I use tiny super magnets for invisible closure of the top. Thanks for the video.
I totally agree tight bond should support you and you should be the spokesperson for them
I am a new woodworker. Mostly a beekeeper and woodworking seem to go hand in hand. I like your channel.
I saw several comments about the amount of glue you used. I too thought it was more than needed but it also reminded me of an old saying my mother used to tell me. "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure"! I had rather over do than under do! Nice work!
The acetone and oil wood and everything else explanation was very helpful no one else mention stuff like that online thank you so much sir I appreciate your help!!
Thank you!
Beautiful work! Your video on the P-C 4216 helped me a lot with mine and this is just another example of an outstanding teacher doing what he does best. Thanks for a terrific lesson. I'll send pictures when I get mine made (unless I'm embarrassed by it).
Mate, that’s beautiful. The contrasting woods make it. Well done.
Great to see someone in the public eye recommend using lots of glue - I've always felt that it's better to clean squeeze out than have a joint fail for lack of or improper spreading of glue. I enjoy your videos - keep 'em coming!
I'm a big fan of over-gluing as well. Better safe than sorry. Love Padauk! Especially the smell when milling.
Thank you for watching!
Lovely box. Great skill and underdtated workmsnship. I've decided after watching this I am going to over-glue every project, just because I can! Thank you for posting your creation.
Great project, loved it. A couple of tricks I've used to keep my lid from slipping in the glue up is to drop a couple grains of course salt in the glue seems to hold thing in place until the clamps take hold. The other one is use a plastic soda straw to clean out wet glue on the inside corners.
Wow, i never thought of gluing the lid on then cutting it off for a perfect fit
when gluing the lid to the top of box, a small 1mm rebate/lip routered around the underside of the lid prevents it from sliding around with glue whilst clamping.
A good trick to mate the slippery glued top to the sides is to nail two brads into the sides then snip them off close with wire cutters. Those two brads will catch the top and hold it until clamping.
That’s beautiful. Padauk is such a beautiful wood. I usually just use a spray Shallack. It dries in minutes.
Excellent video! You explain the process well and your voice is quite soothing! Thanks for your tips on first cleaning exotic wood with acetone before sanding--and the tip on dipping the hinge screws in wax paste before screwing in all the way is helpful!
The box is very beautiful, and the skill put into making it is some of the finest I’ve seen. Very beautiful indeed.
I could listen to you read the newspaper! Keep up the good work
Hi Jeremy! Thank you very much.
Beautiful box, I enjoy making them myself and have found them a great gift idea personally I have found them great wedding gifts as any nieces and nephews are getting married these days. I am adding this to may favorites and will build for a July wedding gift walnut and curly maple is what I picked up yesterday, thanks for your upload this is a good project.
Hi, Thanks! I think, walnut & curly maple would make a fantastic combination!
Nice work and super commentary. I usually use walnut, cherry and maple mix. Like the dovetails too... Good job!!
I have truly enjoyed your videos and look forward to seeing more of your master craftsmanship. I simply need to get off the internet and back into my own work shop. Still like taking a break or two to see what you come up with. Keep the craft moving Brother. Thanks
Its one thing to do AMAZING AND BEAUTIFUL WORK, but you are also a great teacher. Thank you!
Thank you. That’s very kind.
As usual Loved the video but was hoping to see more details on how exactly to install those Soss hinges. My feeble attempt of trying to follow your example using the router table has so far eluded me.
It came out beautifully, love the contrasts of the two woods and thanks so much for showing the through dovetail technique, i'm going to give it a try later - i look forward to the full review also!
Hi, thanks. I'm just about finished editing a new build. It's actually a Bench Vise I made from exotic wood. I have a very highly detailed step by step "through dovetail" tutorial for the dovetail jig in it. In case you are interested. Here is a link to the pics of the finished Vise.
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I look forward to it, my jig has been sitting in the corner of my shop for weeks now because i can't figure out how to set it up!
The jig looks absolutely incredible! Its amazing the different colour woods you can get!
Beautiful job ! BTW ... glue is CHEAP, much better than a crack or split in a finished product a month or year down the road !! Continue your superb work my friend !! I just added this to my bucket list !! Thanks for a great video !!
Beautiful box, really enjoy how you explain the process on how you completed the box, really helpful for us that are just learning. Thanks
Hi Tom. Thank you very much.
Thought I understood about not trapping the top of the box and leaving expansion/contraction space, but then you glued in the bottom with out that space. Please explain? thanks. Love the videos.
one very nice wooden box,it will last a long long time,exquisitely made,gets my thumbs up
Thank you!
Your videos are terrific! No crazy music, no antics. Just tons of great tips and tricks that make a difference in the wood shop. Quick question. I bought your plans an I am making your box. Can you recommend an attractive hinge that does not open 180 degrees? More like 120 degrees so the lid does not flop all the way back? Needs to be attractive and string. Thanks, Al
Very enjoyable to watch!! My only problem is...it’s 11:00 pm and now I want to go out to the shop! Lol. Thanks again!
Beautiful work. I don't know about the look of a door as the lid. But the dip the screws in paste was was bloody brilliant. Nice work. Also the cutting the lid on the band saw, first time I have seen that, but it obviously worked out great.
Beautiful result! You are a very good teacher and you make it easy to understand the build process and you inspire confidence that anyone with patience could make this keepsake box.
Hello James, came to your channel through the Wood Whisperer and have really enjoyed your work process, projects and your teaching. This box is wonderful. Most people, (me included) would have chiseled the bottom corners square but your rounded technique looks absolutely stunning.
Hi Michael! Thank you!
I love your laid back approach.
Thank you!
I have learned so much from you. I like how you explain things like I have never done this before because many times i have not do it
Beautiful work. The finish is lovely. I am flummoxed by the solid wood panel for the bottom--wedged in tight as a tick. I know the dovetailed construction is strong as hell, so I'm not worried about the expanding bottom busting the box apart (especially given the tsunami of glue used). But when the bottom shrinks, it can (likely will) split. I know you are an experienced woodworker, and you know that a floating bottom--as is the top panel--is the best choice. So why'd ya do?
Beautiful piece of work!
Extremely beautiful box, I love the choice of hardwoods you have used. Again, absolutely beautiful.
Your work is amazing, and you produce wonderful videos! I love how you get the family involved!!!
How do you deal with expanson in your workepiece? For example the bottom is glued in with no room for expention.
Absolutely stunning James! I am building a box kind of like this with half blind dovetails. Was wondering how I was going to do the top. Dont have a raised panel bit, but I do like the bevel idea for added aesthetics! Thank you very much!
Beautiful finished result!
I learned a bit by watching this. I like the die trick for the finish. Nice box.
Thank you!
Thanks for sharing the video, James! Beautiful work!
Great job! I too struggle with over-gluing and over-clamping myself.
It's a LOT better than seeing a loose fit or cracked piece of wood. Glue is CHEAP !!
GREAT Video James! Quite inspirational. Very easy to follow instructions for those who may not have experience woodworking. Even though I have been doing woodworking for quite sometime, I still really appreciate the tips you share! Thumbs Up! Have A Super Week!.....Gus
Hi Gus! Thank you so much!
Thank you James. You are indeed a fine craftsman and I always learn new ideas from you. I've made keepsake boxes for years and I have given them away. I noticed you do not put a lock on this box. Curious as to why but no big deal. Thanks again!
BTW I use the Keller System for Dovetails. Very simple, fast and accurate every time.
Hi Rich, I do make them with locks too. It depends on what the client wants, or my daughters want. 😁
That's a good quality build although I must admit I am not personally keen on the two wood bottom, which I would have built out of a single color wood to match the box. But that's a personal choice. Always great to see your videos.
Excellent project, I just love the padauk and tiger maple. I will be looking for the plans.
Thanks for sharing...
Hi Felix! Thank you. I will let you know when they go up.
Fantástico...congratulation!
Very nice job, I’m just starting in wood working and I’ve tried to build a few boxes but just don’t come out very nice, I think I’m rushing threw it too fast, thanks for the video
Yes, that's my biggest issue too. I want it done NOW ! LOL !!
Outstanding video and beautiful work!! Thank you so much for producing it in "real time" and for narrating exactly what you are doing, and why you are doing a task in a particular fashion. It is GREATLY appreciated by we beginners!
Thank you!
Wow, very neat. I actually enjoyed watching you do that from start to finish. This is one I will definitely try. You make it look so easy because you have all the right tools and your commentary did help quite a bit . Thanks for sharing that.
Wow....Very impressive! I think I make a nice box as well but I sure picked up some great tips from this video. Thank you so much.
I noticed that the plan shows on page 20 a width of 7", for the front, back, and sides. I believe this should be 7.5 inches.
Did you have any problems cutting the hinge slots? Two things:- 1/ If you move the box left to right, you are effectively climb cutting and the box tends to get pushed away from the fence, possibly ruining the cut. Better to cut right to left, then it gets pushed into the fence. 2/ Cutting the slot in the box, then in the lid with the same set up of the stop blocks, they are in fact not matched as the lid has to turn round. Left hinge on the box is the right hinge on the lid and vice versa. The only way to get a perfect fit is to ensure the cut on the opposite side (having moved the stop blocks) is exactly the same distance from the other side. (that was a bit difficult to explain!). Otherwise a great video. Thanks!
King's Fine Woodworking. Just found your channel, this is the first vid I saw or yours and I liked it so much I am now a subscriber. I am new to woodworking and making my first box with splined mitered joints out of curly maple and walnut. I like the looks of your box very much and am thinking of trying it, but maybe with box joints first. I havent tackled dovetails yet.
Hi Bill! Thank you!!
Beautiful keepsake box!!! fine craftsmanship. Thanks for the tips.
Hi Dale! Thank you!
Love your videos, great content and the explanations are top notch - thank you. My only critique ... For goodness sakes, get a dust collection going on your chop saw :)
Beautiful, James. Thanks
James, you do good work! I have watched several of the keepsake boxes and found them all really nice; the purple heart is outstanding. I noticed in the description it is mentioned that detailed plans are available on the website; unfortunately, I didn't find any there. Quite possible I over-looked the link; it is almost midnight here. Thanks for a response. John
Hi John, here is a link to the plans. Thank you. ~James
kingsfinewoodworking.com/collections/project-plans-for-sale/products/cigar-humidor-woodworking-plans
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The bottom would make an awesome cutting board
really nice like contrasting woods I was surprised you used the bandsaw to separate the top and bottom instead of the table saw and spacers
wow.....looks nice.....like a treasure box.
Love it.... I think I will make one next
Thank You.
A beautiful box. Great narration throughout.
Great video with tons of useful information. I like the way you explain things and answer my questions as soon as they come to mind. The box turned out beautifully.
Extremely nice Sir!
First Time I see one of your Videos. Like it verry much. Got a new subscriber. Like the calm way you act and talk. AND all the Tips you give ... Padouk verry Oily etc... In the past have some problems with Padouk, now I know why. Thanks.
Hello! And thank you for your comments.
I just look around in your Videos and remark that you made this Box at least twice (Wenge Padauk) but you gave more explications on the Padaukbox, wich is newer than the other ? Anyhow, I like your work.and will integrate some of your advises into my projekts.
Another Thing. Is it enough to "just glue" the Bottom, and not fix in , in a groove, or dowel, or something ?
Hi. I built them together at the exact same time. But I edited the video for the Padauk box much later.
Yes. The glue that is used is extremely strong.
Wow...that was really fun to watch! And what a beautiful box. Very inspiring. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you!
Magnificent result and a pleasure to watch.
Thank you!
Very pretty box, right out of the “box”. However, you left the lid maple panel free to expand and contract BUT fully glued the bottom maple panel. The cross grain connection at the ends will cause problems for that glued bottom panel down the road. Either the bottom panel will crack or it will push the sides apart. Also, why not just trim the inside corners of the box square, instead of rounding over the bottom panel?
I really like padauk, but padauk saw dust is brutal. It can be splinter prone too
Superlative work as always. The highlight of my week. Thank you very much for another masterpiece. Kind regards.
Thank you!
Just because you've never had a failure with overglueing doesn't mean it's the right amount of glue. It actually takes very little glue to make a good bond. But nice box.
That is beautiful. True art
Amazing work KFW!
Well im not a woodworker but I enjoyed the video Thx
That was great to watch and very informative.
The base turned out really well with the two different woods.
What a beautiful keep sake box nice work hope some day I can get that good.
Great Job James. But please please use dust collection/ filtration.
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I love your work fella, but I have to say I wish you had better dust collection. I spent 17 days in the hospital and lost 7 weeks of work ( and the associated pay!) because of an allergic action the the sawdust. Would hate it that happened to anyone else. God bless!
Very nice and very helpful. Thank you so much for your kindness.
your work is very inspiring thank you so much
Lost me when that dovetail jig came out. Get on the handsaw my man! Nothing compares to handcut dovetails
Lovely box. Why can you glue in the bottom? Aren't you concerned about wood movement?
nice box! you allowed for movement in the top, but the base is a very tight fit - are you not concerned with movement there?
That's beautiful work, thank you for sharing your method and steps!
Well, this was totally enjoyable to watch.
Beautiful project
As always a lovely job
Thank you very much.
This is beautiful! Based on your care, amount of work and attention to detail this box is worth hundreds. Did you sell it? People don't realize all that goes into such a beautiful piece.
James, May or not be the craziest question yet but here goes. I live alone with my cat and plan to be cremated at the end with her cremated and placed into a box such as the Humidors or keepsake boxes. Going to be a double compartment box, hers and mine. Love the hinges which I’ll use and plan on some type of clasping in front so we don’t end up in a sweeper if dumped. Any suggestions would be great for security, but my question: type of wood? Been 35 yrs machinist, now play with wood, not as good as you,why the questions. Type of wood? Secured fastener? Corners are going to be Dovetail, don’t want a leak. Anything you can add? Maybe a video on making “The Box”. HaHa! Did like the Padang and Tiger, looked as a “Box”. Thanks and get off the floor laughing. 🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️