The Box That Shouldn’t Be
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- Опубликовано: 7 сен 2024
- The Moon Box. This might be my best work to date.
The case is a coopered ring of rift white oak wrapped in an inset of rift walnut. The curves of the ‘crescent’ drawer fronts are vacuum formed from walnut with a brushed aluminum inset that compliments the aluminum base ring. The prison-fit drawer is constructed of cherry and walnut with curved and hand-cut dovetails. The case void houses his remains, sealed by a radial matched walnut and oak top. The whole piece is ebonized and French polished with a 1lb cut of platina shellac.
0:38 - Intro and Veneer Prep
1:32 - Radial Matched Veneer Top
3:20 - Vacuum Pressing the Top Panel and Ebonizing
4:20 - Coopered Box Case
6:15 - Case Veneer Wrap
7:00 - Bent Lamination Crescent Moon Drawer Fronts
8:00 - Sketchy Metal Work for the Inset Panel and Base Ring
9:15 - Fitting the Aluminum Panel
10:15 - Curved front drawer. Hand-cut dovetails.
11:00 - Fit and Finish
12:50 - Final Touches
13:15 - Studio Shots
Most of the sweet sounds by Reed Lockert.
If bent lamination interests you, I highly recommend Craig Thibideau’s ‘The Craft of Veneering’ and Check out Vacupress!
I was intrigued by the title but never thought it would be anything like this, such a beautiful moon box. What strength you both have for making a video so soon after loosing Saber. Absolutely heart breaking x
Having lost a baby seconds after she was born I fully understand how incredibly hard and strange life can be. I treasure every little thing that has any connection to my daughter and I think you're very wise to make a beautiful box to keep your son's things in. It's been 7 years since I lost my daughter so know that it does get easier over time. I wish you and your wife comfort and peace xx
I too lost a daughter we only had with us for three days. I know it is hard to believe now but as Caroline said, it will become bearable over time. That said, 35 years later I still feel the loss.
My one and only grandson died an hour after birth and ten minutes before I could get to the hospital. He'd be in his early twenties now.
Didn't come to this woodworking video to cry, but I'm still glad I did.
The things I have made that I am most proud of have been for my daughter, Violet. This video hit me where few things do. Thank you.
They hold a special place. Thanks Eric
My daughter’s middle name is Violet after my grandmother. I’m starting to get somethings together to make for her, but right now she is still in destruction mode (almost 2).
This video hit me as well.
This comment also as her first name was almost Violet.
Hard to watch, crying as you fill the box, I wish for you and your wife better times in the future.
Same.
This video hit me harder than I could have ever thought. I am currently working on making a musical box for my own daughter that has passed 3 months ago. Like you, I had 2 of the longest and yet shortest days of my life after she was born. I knew exactly what you meant by those words.
This box is beautiful and I appreciate that you shared your story. It helped me more than you could ever think.
I have no words. Usually I have a lot of them. My heart breaks for you and your wife. Such a beautifully crafted, special piece of art. Thank you for sharing.
Found your channel the other day, haven't been able to stop watching what you produce since. This box, this video and everything in it stopped me in my tracks. RUclips is often a place I waste time, I consume without really appreciating what I am watching and find myself watching things that don't ask me to 'see' anything - in myself or the content. You have created something truly beautiful and I am so very grateful that you have shared it with me and everyone else that has been lucky enough to see. As with any great piece of art fueled by emotion and offered up with vulnerability, every one of us witnessing will find a different meaning, and for the meaning that I found I wanted to say thank you. I am so sorry for your loss.
Love is as strong as death.
Many waters cannot quench love, neither can the floods drown it.
I wish I could give this more than only one "thumbs up", you deserve them. So sorry for your loss.
Simply amazing way to honor your Son’s memory, I can’t even pretend to understand. You bring me to tears while watching woodworking. Sorry for your loss.
The first table I made was dedicated to my sister, who passed away when she was 10 days old. Thank you so much for all your inspiring builds, but this one now holds a special place in my heart.
I’m just in tears. I’m blessed with 2 healthy children and therefore can’t even begin to imagine the pain and heartache any parent has to go through after suffering a loss, it’s beyond my comprehension. I wish you both all the strength, love and peace in the world. This is a masterpiece beyond words with such deep meaning. You have immense dignity and I have the upmost respect & admiration for your art. I’m still in tears.
This may easily be one of the most touching things I've seen on the internet in a long long time.
May peace find you in all your endeavours.
Crying by the time you filled it. Your presentation was eloquent and heartfelt, transcending to this viewer. A more beautiful moon 🌙 box does not exist. Love and peace in your grief.
Life rarely carries such beauty as this piece and children. There are no words... You're a great Craftsman and a better father.
Absolutely beautiful in every way! I lost my son in 2002. I celebrate him every day! I hope you find peace in your heart and continue to build the amazing sculptures and projects that bring meaning and joy to us all.
Brother, I'm so very sorry for your loss. Thank you for taking the time to not only sharing this build, but sharing your story. This amazingly beautiful piece is something that honors your son and his memory.
I’m a relatively recent subscriber, 4 yrs in woodworker, although mostly construction type projects like kitchens and chicken coops that my wife dreams up… and during that time a new father once and very recently again to another boy. I am blessed and need to remind myself of that. I am one of 6, have lost a sibling but brother I have never come close to understanding what loss was until I saw my parents lose their child. God bless you and your wife. Praying for both of you.
I wish there were more that I could say other than I am so sorry for your loss, but I have no words. Your work is amazing and your son is fortunate to have been born to such loving parents. May God bless you and your wife.
Just watched this tribute. Well done ! When we too lost our child my wife was visiting her family. Found out many people I worked with had similar experience. Have a better 2023!
This was such a beautiful tribute to your boy. Made an old crusty broad like me cry. What a lovely memento to hold his precious, brief life.
Sorry for your lost son, I'm sure he is very happy his dad made a special memory for him. Excellent workmanship. Thank you for sharing.
This is so beautiful. It has been 24 years since I said goodbye to my first born, and 24 days since my youngest became an adult. There is life after loss and love after death. Feelings are real, even when they refuse to surface and identify themselves. I love this project so much.
My tribute was the rocking horse I was building for my son Joseph before he passed. It's been 29 years and it never gets any easier. Your video was especially moving to me as I prepare to watch our youngest son get married next week. Thank you for sharing when you didn't really need to. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your wife.
My little guy Judah decided to come a month early, and we spent 2 weeks in the NICU with him while the doctors kept him on oxygen until his lungs could do it for him. Watching this reminded me of his fight and brought me to tears. God let Judah stay with us, and He's holding Saber right now. And I'm sure He loved watching you make this, His Son was a carpenter too, you know.
Your strength is so unimaginable. This was the most beautiful build to honor your sons memory. You and your wife are in our prayers.
Never before have I teared up watching a RUclips video. This is such a touching tribute to Your child. ❤️
I can't imagine your pain. You have this stranger's love and sympathies. Space hugs from one father to another.
I just got this randomly recommended to me. I was not prepared for this level of beauty, grace and sadness. Thank you for sharing. I hope you are learning to live with your loss.
As a 44 year old man, i rarely cry...
This made me tear up like the day I lost my father at 16!
As a fellow father, you have my most heartfelt condolences and the best wishes I can think of.
A beautiful tribute to your little boy. Wishing you and your wife a place of peace.
Thank you Cheryl
Sawyer, I'm more of a dad than a woodworker. I came to this video to live vicariously through you, because, with my 11 kids, I never really get to focus on the woodworking I'm so drawn to (No complaint, I wouldn't trade anything.) I wasn't expecting so much open vulnerability. Honestly, I was kind of looking forward to seeing how your work changed as you became entirely responsible for a helpless human life. Anyway, what I wanted to say was, you're a good dad, coming from a guy who knows. You are hard-working, thoughtful, vulnerable, and affectionate. Being a father is most importantly about modeling who your son/daughter should be. Keep on becoming a better and better dad! Du courage.
Beautifully done and moving. All of us with children realize the depth of your loss. Poignant and just the perfect tone. Thank you. God bless.
Oh man.....no words are enough. I hope that knowing a man thousands of miles away from you, has been touched enough to hopefully be a better dad and husband by your boys short time with you, helps just a little bit.
Virtual hugs to you and your wife.
Wow. I don't know what to say. This moon box is beautiful. I shed some tears for you and your wife as I watched this. I am so very sorry for your loss.
A dad to be proud of, and no better one to ask for
Thank you for your work
I just realised that you made this video barely weeks after my mom passed away! She was my biggest fan. The coolest, most generous person I've known.
This had to be incredibly difficult for you to make, and I'm speaking on an emotional level. Thank you for sharing your family's story, and this build. No parent should ever suffer the loss of a child. Sending my prayers and condolences.
The title of the video made me think I was going to learn a technique that shouldn’t exist. So sorry for you and your wife’s loss. I hope time brings healing for you both. Thanks for sharing your story and another amazing build and way to remember Saber.
For a box that should never have to be made, you did it justice.
I was going to skip to the end, until I listened to WHY you built the box. I watched it all out of a deep respect.
What do you say... What a beautiful way to say goodbye. I'm so sorry for your loss, and glad to know you had as much time as you did.
I never comment on videos.
I too lost my daughter over twenty years ago at 7 months. Never a day goes by that I don’t wonder about what could have been. But I had two more, and they blow me away daily. I have more appreciation for them than other parents that never went through what we went through.
It will get better. I too have a box. It is the most important thing I have.
Thank you for sharing this piece with all of us.
No price could be put upon it.
I hope you get to tell your future kids about Saber like I did with my daughters. Hardest and best day of my life.
Oh man. The thought of that possibility makes me so happy and breaks my heart all at once. I’m sorry to hear of your loss and pleased to hear you haven’t forgotten. Gives me hope that you have two that can share your life and experiences with. Thank you
God bless you for sharing your experience with this young man. God gave you a testimony, & it is a blessing to share our testimonies to help others!! He was so brave to build the box & share that with us. He is truly gifted by God ❤🙏
"it's time to fill the box" gutted me. I wish no one that fate, and those who do experience it, i hope you really have love and support in your lives. I'm sending a virtual hug, it's all i can do to the world, but there it is.
I'm fighting back the tears, while I'm writing this. I have a little girl and boy who are everything to me (they happen to be adopted - me and my wife knew the pain of trying for children and getting turned down over and over again - BUT we have gained so much joy and hope from having our children now for 10 (& 7) years that, the pain from long ago doesn't matter anymore. Because I have my kiddos - thank You Jesus!
Sorry for your loss, I pray that you and your wife find strength and comfort during this time of need.
I’m new to your channel and was in tears watching you fill this beautiful box with memories of your son. I am so very sorry for your loss.
I don't think I have ever seen such a beautiful box. What a wonderful gift to your son.
Thanks James
Breathless! Such a beautiful way to keep your son with you. Blessings.
ive always felt woodworking is a way to express emotions. your story makes this piece even more beautiful.
take care my friend.
A beautiful cradle for your beloved son. Thank you for sharing.
Just WOW 😮. I can only hope to be reborn and have a dad with the same skillset make me one of those. Marvelous!
So sorry for your loss. Like many others in the comments, there are no words that can express. Thank you for sharing such a personal project.
Thank you for sharing, it broke this granddad's heart. Such a special video.
I have no words, No wonder why you created this masterpiece.
Oh my, you have I love you for always in the box. I am so sorry that Saber wasn't able to stay with you. He will be part of you always and the box is a beautiful tribute.
I guess old dogs can learn new things but, I’m 67 and have known about the Ebonizing technic for a couple years. You do good work. I wish I could tell you it’s getting better, 12 yrs later I still get that rush of emotion.
Appreciate the strength & care the two of you are going through.
I can’t imagine building that box, such a heartfelt project. Thank you for sharing his story
How on earth you kept your composure making this for your son I'll never know. A beautiful piece, made with love a dedication. We almost lost our youngest daughter before birth and I couldn't imagine a world where she didn't exist.
I hope your family keep moving forward and keep your love and memories of him close to your hearts as you do.
Nick: So many things have already been said, and my heart goes out to you. As always this is a masterpiece of an incredible tribute to your son! Glad you're back on RUclips creating your masterpieces
Thanks so much Dave. Glad to be back!
Dude I’m so sorry for your lost, as a father I totally get the love, but I would be a lier to say I know how you feel. much respect for sharing.
That is a loss beyond comprehension. You and your wife have my deepest condolences and are in my prayers.
I sincerely wish we could have such beautiful content on all platforms without the heartache!
I don’t know how y’all kept it together to put this content on here, but I’m glad you shared.
I don’t know about the rest of you but, I can’t take anything well regarding an injustice to children.
Thank you for having the courage to share this with us and God bless you and your family!
Also great design and execution.
Woodworking has never before drawn literal tears from me. My heart goes out to both of you.
So very sorry for your family's loss. Thank you, for sharing this project with us.
I had to make a similar thing. I had twins and one died at birth. It changes you when you hold a son that should breathe. I’ll pray for you guys tonight. Know that a couple on the other side of the country knows the pain that the two of you experienced. Keep doing what you do. You are a tremendous craftsman
Thanks Kaleb. So sorry to hear that man. I wouldn’t wish this on anyone
Words cannot express feelings, numb is the only word for loss. Be there for your wife she will need you.
Beautiful piece of work for you beautiful son, just cherish the moments you had together. So sorry for your loss.
Our first son was born on march 17 2020, 4 weeks early, he had dead tissue wounds on his right arm in small areas. The doctors didn’t know what to do because they had never seen that before. They had to take him on a 2 hour drive with ambulance to a different hospital in southern sweden. He got alot of different antibiotics before the infection went down after a few days.
We were at the hospital for 3 weeks before we could come home with him.
Today he’s turning 2 in a couple of months and i can’t imagine a life without him! He grabs a little piece of my heart everyday.
I’m really really sorry about your loss! And i can’t imagine what you and your partner are going through!
A unbeliveable beatiful box you have created, with so much love!
Thank you for sharing this with the rest of the world!
I just stumbled over your channel and this video. You have a new subscriber!!!
I wish you and your partner a happy new year and i hope that you can come out on the other side even stronger❤️❤️
So sorry brother. We had a miscarriage 3 years ago. That was rough. I wish I had better words for you.
Piece is absolutely stunning! You are a master craftsman! Thank for the “hard to watch but glad I did” video.
I cried the entire time I watched this video. Saber's rememberance box is beautiful. My heart breaks for you both.
Wow, that was emotional, such an amazing tribute to your son, sorry for your loss. Beautiful skills. Andy UK
Beautiful way to say goodbye. Really touching.
Thank you, Jude 🙏
I'm so sorry for your loss. Beautiful work and a beautiful way to honor your family.
Absolutely amazing and heartfelt build. Thank you for sharing. So sorry for your loss.
Wow! What you have designed and fashioned is incredible and a beautiful tribute. I am so sorry for your loss.
Im so sorry for your loss, I cant imagine how rough this has bee. This is a beautiful tribute.
I have been intrigued by your makes and quality for some time now. This one hits in a way I did not expect. No one can ever understand the loss of a child other than if it has happened to you. Thank you for posting this. Great work. Inspirational and heartbreaking.
I feal your pain. I could never put it as elegant as you. For me I almost let anger take the wheel. But thanks to good friend and family I did not. The piece you made is beautiful!! I channeled my animosity into painting. And it helped greatly. Been 6 year's now. It never goes away or gets better. For me it about finding healthy ways to cope. But everyone's struggle is different. In the end it's all the same thou. As in not letting the loss consume you and self destructing. I wish you peace and prosperity.
Amazing build. I am so sorry for what you have gone through. I wish you and your wife peace and healing.
Man... My heart goes out to you and your wife. But... This is such a heartfelt project. And gorgeous, at the end.
I’m sorry for your loss. I know that it’s been some time since you posted this but I know the loss is still difficult. We lost our first child almost 11 years ago and it still hurts. Thank you for sharing your story and showing your beautiful way you are remembering Saber.
Thank you. You tell an intimate story of unspeakable loss with dignity and grace. I applaud everyone involved, for having the courage to create and share this work of love. It is achingly beautiful.
93 days ago, I lost my mother. Mum wasn't young or well and my grief is real, but as I have told others, there are plenty of people hurting more than me in the world. So there is room in this makers heart to offer another on the other side of the world, my deep and heartfelt sympathy.
Your courage in telling this story will doubtlessly give comfort to others who share your pain, and I cannot be alone in admiring you for that.
So sorry for your loss. An amazing tribute to your son.
Beautiful tribute to your son. My heart breaks for you and your wife... Sending much love your way
As a father of four, this video brought tears to my eyes. Glad you could make something so beautiful after something so devastating.
I am so sorry for your loss. This is a beautiful place for him to rest.
On the first watch about 2 months ago, I could not get myself to comment. We went through a similar tragedy 30 years ago. I still have days where I think , what if? My heart goes out to you and your wife,. I share your pain and the void that it leaves . Life can be very cruel sometimes, but you are blessed with a talent and brain of a genius. How you even think about your designs, is like watching a movie by Q. Tarantino. You just sit there in awe, and wonder how does someone come up with a concept/ design like you did. My you and your family find peace and happiness in the years to come. You young man, is a master in the making 👏👏👏.
I’m sobbing here for your loss, and thank you for sharing with us your love for him and each other through the beauty of your work.
Dude. I have been watching a bunch of your videos as I just recently discovered your channel. I thought I would watch another before I went down to my shop to seal the end grain of some Myrtle I picked up over the weekend. Like so many things in life, this was unexpected, touching, awful, beautiful, so many things all at once. I am so touched and so thankful that you chose to share this. What a lucky little boy to have you even though the time was short. Nothing but love brother.
Wishing you all the healing ❤️🩹 my friend. Can’t imagine the heart break. A Beautiful tribute for your little man.
I came here to watch some fancy woodworking, and here I am hugging my kids. Sorry for your loss.
Great quality Im always thankful for my three lovely kids sorry for your loss your woodworking is top notch
What incredible courage, craftsmanship and expression of love. That was one of the most touching stories I have seen. Thank you so much for sharing it with me and all of the others watching.
I’m speechless that’s one of the best videos
Thanks so much Ben!
I kept seeing this pop up as a suggested video. Wow, what a tribute.Your family will be in mu thoughts and prayers.
I don't normally cry while I am watching a woodworking video; but, I did this time. I can only imagine the pain that you and your wife must feel at the loss of Saber and thank you for sharing this beautiful tribute to him.
😭My heartfelt sympathies for you and your wife. That was a beautiful piece.
I can't even begin to imagine how you feel. I'm so sorry.