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In this video, I make a decorative wood box with splines. This simple diy woodworking project makes a great gift. I'm surprised I've not made a box like this until now. The simple construction makes this decorative wood box a really unique gift.
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@jasonbailey9139 5 лет назад

Love how the figure int the wood makes it look like there are mountains in the background. First video you've released since I clicked subscribe--nice project. Looking forward to a new podcast episode later this week!

@BruceAUlrich 5 лет назад

Hey Jason! Thanks! Really cool about the mountains...I had not seen that until you pointed it out. Glad you subscribed...I’ve got more coming soon!

@SusanHCooper 2 года назад

A beautiful box indeed!...that is...if you can afford to own that type of woodworking equipment...

@BruceAUlrich 2 года назад

Thank you! Yes, this equipment allows me to run my business. It’s vital!

@GopherWoodshop 2 года назад

Great Box.

@BruceAUlrich 2 года назад

Thanks so much!

@GopherWoodshop 2 года назад

My pleasure.

@keithrobertson2972 3 года назад

The Walnut splines a very good beautiful box thanks for sharing

@BruceAUlrich 3 года назад

Appreciate that! Thanks for watching!

@larry5948 3 года назад

Bruce Appreciated no corny jokes or calling yourself names. Good quality Craftmanship without begging for subscribers and just a normal garage eith everyday tools. Great build snd video

@BruceAUlrich 3 года назад

Thanks so much!

@jamesdarnell8568 3 года назад

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@RobertJKeller 5 лет назад

Never heard of red gum before, it looks amazing.

@BruceAUlrich 5 лет назад

I had not either before this. I definitely want to use it more!

@derekdodson5623 3 года назад

Bruce, I love that red gum. The walnut splines made great accents. Well done.

@BruceAUlrich 3 года назад

Thanks so much, Derek!

@woodsniffer 2 года назад

Fantastic

@BruceAUlrich 2 года назад

Thanks so much!

@woodsniffer 2 года назад

I really could use a laser but glow is expensive

@woodsniffer 2 года назад

Is xtool or longer 5 watt a good starter engraver ?

@BruceAUlrich 2 года назад

Yeah, I’ve heard good things about those.

@Paulboylegacy 4 года назад

I have recently retired and I am building boxes. This was a great video with excellent workmanship. Thank you for some good ideas. I use the tape method for gluing as well but I sand my inside of the box before I put the tape down and use my compressed air to get the dust off before I tape. Makes the tape stick better with no dust on it. Certainly not a pro but just it makes it better to stick. Sure like your video and have subscribed. Thank you and greetings from Ladysmith, BC Canada

@BruceAUlrich 4 года назад

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and subscribing! Hope retirement is fantastic and relaxing for you!

@YouCanMakeThisToo 5 лет назад

Box looks great! Love the color of that red gum.

@BruceAUlrich 5 лет назад

Thanks, Caleb! I want to use it on another project for sure.

@stuffsethmakes 3 года назад

Nice box!

@BruceAUlrich 3 года назад

Thanks so much!

@jakematic 5 лет назад

The dado stack.... far under-utilized in most videos/shops, but so versatile. Really good looking box. Think I'll have to look into some walnut oil.

@BruceAUlrich 5 лет назад

Thank you! Yeah, I really like the stuff. It dries pretty quickly. I would compare the dry time to something like Danish oil, but this walnut oil is good safe...even before it dries. Just found the link...I’ll add it to the description.

@GunflintDesigns 5 лет назад

What a classy looking project! Well done Bruce.

@BruceAUlrich 5 лет назад

Thanks, Mark!

@grumpywoodchucker 2 года назад

Great looking box, Bruce!

@BruceAUlrich 2 года назад

Thanks so much! I love the way that wood looks!

@grumpywoodchucker 2 года назад

@@BruceAUlrich and that rooster is a great finisher! :)

@Phresh1jty 3 года назад

Cool box! If it were me I would have used a hammer to be sure the miter joint splines are in as far as they can go. Also it helps to have a straight edge across the top edges when taping the miter joints for glueing.

@BruceAUlrich 3 года назад

I typically do hammer them in. Good idea on the straight edge!

@tekviper9 5 лет назад

Well done bruce! Thank youy for sharing !

@BruceAUlrich 5 лет назад

Thanks for watching, Keith!

@RobinLewisMakes 5 лет назад

That red gum is amazing! Box turned out great

@BruceAUlrich 5 лет назад

Hey Robin! Thanks! I really like the look of this wood. I just had the one piece so I need to find some more.

@Kkuts37 5 лет назад

Fabulous!

@BruceAUlrich 5 лет назад

Thanks, Kathleen!

@BrandonsBees 5 лет назад

That's a great looking box, Bruce! I love the contrast in the wood. I have also been into box building recently and I hope to improve my technique as I progress. Nice work!

@BruceAUlrich 5 лет назад

Thanks, Brandon! Are you doing finger joints? Splines? If I made more of them, I’d make a shooting board to really dial the miters in.

@AmirSoltany 5 лет назад

Thanks Bruce foe airing this video whit us,Your design is simple, strong and beautiful. I wanna build my first hardwood box, And I wanna use your method

@BruceAUlrich 5 лет назад

Awesome, Amir! Thanks for the kind words! Tag me in the post on IG (@Brudaddy) when you make it! I'd love to see it!

@AmirSoltany 5 лет назад

@@BruceAUlrich for sure, but could you please tell me about the thickness of woods?

@BruceAUlrich 5 лет назад

I think most of it ended up being between 3/8” and 1/2”

@AmirSoltany 5 лет назад

@@BruceAUlrich thanks man, I used Asian beech wood with 1 and half centimetre thickness and use green river epoxy for thee top, waiting for sand paper then mention you on instagram to see the result. Regards,

@fa18mhr 5 лет назад

I was looking for some ideas for making a box and your video really sparked some great ones. I will be making mine out of Purple Heart with Leopard wood insert on the top and all sides. I am planning to use my table saw to make a chamfer on the top and underside of the lid. With an overhang all the way around, it will act as a opening limit when I add hinges. I really like the decorative splines. Great job.

@BruceAUlrich 5 лет назад

Thanks so much for the kind words!

@uknowulikethat4042 5 лет назад

nice work Bruce, nice box for a set of whiskey glasses.

@BruceAUlrich 5 лет назад

Oh, that would be perfect for this! Thank you!

@ericcommarato7727 5 лет назад

Great video Bruce! Good to see a local boy with a successful RU-vid channel! I also live in Madison. Thanks for posting!

@BruceAUlrich 5 лет назад

Hey Eric! Thanks! Very cool! I’m not too far away. I work in Ridgeland.

@ericcommarato7727 5 лет назад

Bruce A. Ulrich I’m an architect, I work downtown. We will have to get together and swap shop tours!

@BruceAUlrich 5 лет назад

Sounds good!

@theeapco 5 лет назад

Great build!!

@BruceAUlrich 5 лет назад

Thanks, Dennis!

@cspann831 5 лет назад

Very good! Elegant in its simplicity. I did something like that many years ago out of a redbud tree my neighbor lady had me cut down. A year later I gave her a box like that and she was floored when I told her where the wood came from. I like the simplicity of yours and I think the look is right for a gift I want to make for a retiring coworker. One thing I would avoid is the way you glued the bottom on. Cross grain glued joints are liable to split the bottom due to changes in humidity. A floating bottom with a small amount of glue at the centerlines would be better.

@BruceAUlrich 5 лет назад

Yeah, I thought about that with the bottom. I don’t think it’ll be an issue with how narrow the piece for the bottom is paired with the reinforced splines in the miters. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. Appreciate the input!

@MadebyMitch 5 лет назад

Great project Bruce! I love the grain pattern of the wood and the splines look really cool. Nice work.

@BruceAUlrich 5 лет назад

Thanks so much, Mitch! I want to use more of this red gum wood...you're right...that grain is amazing!

@heyimamaker 5 лет назад

Looks amazing Bruce!

@BruceAUlrich 5 лет назад

Appreciate that & you taking the time to watch!

@DNHandcrafted 5 лет назад

Loved the video Bruce and the box turned out awesome. Your logo is so cool and looks awesome on the bottom of the box! Really liked the idea of the shadow line via rabbet near the lid. All in all, great build.

@BruceAUlrich 5 лет назад

Thanks so much, Doug! One of my buddies on Instagram inspired the floating look. That rabbet seemed to work well for it.

@nope2075 4 года назад

Is this a tutorial for my new tampon box? It might be!! Yay! Get out the power tools baby!!

@BruceAUlrich 4 года назад

You could put any number of things in the box! Ha ha

@TheGrantAlexander 5 лет назад

Nice box Bruce, I have made a few boxes in my time, but I usually gravitate to the box joint. It seems easier to make them go together nicely than long mitre joints (or maybe that is just me!) Thanks for sharing

@BruceAUlrich 5 лет назад

I think you’re right. The box joints I’ve done have been pretty easy once I got them dialed in. Thanks!

@jenkinsalbert5427 3 года назад

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@123024119 5 лет назад

Bruce this box looks amazing, great job! 👍

@BruceAUlrich 5 лет назад

Thanks so much, Paolo!

@LifeOnBeagleRoad 5 лет назад

Good stuff Bruce! Quality story, quality Craftsmanship!

@BruceAUlrich 5 лет назад

Wow! Thanks for that!

@modustrial 5 лет назад

Nice video Bruce! The box turned out great!

@BruceAUlrich 5 лет назад

Thanks so much, Mike...on both accounts! I’m really pleased with how it turned out.

@jenkinsalbert5427 3 года назад

I love this wood working book *TopFineWoodworking. Com* . A few of the topics talked about in the book include wood working strategies, explanation on the development cycles of trees, and various lumber characteristics that craftsmen favor. I also provided my father another copy.

@henneydesigns1693 5 лет назад

Great looking box and project. I’ve been meaning to make a decorative keep sake box for a while now and this is great inspiration

@BruceAUlrich 5 лет назад

Thanks so much! What wood will you use? Going for a splined miter look like this or finger joints?

@StuffUCanMake 5 лет назад

Cool video! May you have a Happy & Prosperous New Year.

@BruceAUlrich 5 лет назад

Thanks so much! A very Happy New Year to you too! Thanks for watching!

@SecondSonWoodworks 4 года назад

Great video! Super informative and love the music/editing. Cheers!

@BruceAUlrich 4 года назад

Thanks so much! Appreciate the kind words!

@BearMaked 5 лет назад

Good lookin' box, Bruce! And you have the makings of another box already since you cut that one in two. Very smart project to take advantage of that beautiful red gum.

@BruceAUlrich 5 лет назад

Thank you! When I got that piece of red gum, I didn't know what to do with it since I just had the one piece. This was the perfect project for it, just as you said! And you're right...I've still got the other half to make another one. As someone else pointed out, I believe I'll make the bottom thinner on the next one, so it matches the appearance of the top more.

@CReevesMakes 5 лет назад

Awesome project Bruce! Love the splines and the grain on the sides! Well done!

@BruceAUlrich 5 лет назад

Hey thanks, Casey! The sides are my favorite part too!

@Mikhandmaker 5 лет назад

Is very very beautiful, good look! Happy New Year mate! ;-)

@BruceAUlrich 5 лет назад

Happy New Year to you too! Thanks so much!

@FranksDIY 5 лет назад

Happy new year . Awesome box . love the rooster

@BruceAUlrich 5 лет назад

Thank you very much! Happy New Year to you too! I was skeptical at first, but the rooster turned out nice.

@WatchMeDIYIt 5 лет назад

Awesome! 👍🏼 I would like to build a project that uses splines some day.

@BruceAUlrich 5 лет назад

Thanks so much! Yeah, go for it. I don’t even use a flat grind blade and they seem to turn out just fine. This was a combination blade.

@FishersShop 5 лет назад

Hey Bruce! Love the look of that red gum. Never worked with it before but now I sure want to. Great job on the build, looks awesome!

@BruceAUlrich 5 лет назад

Thanks, Drew! Appreciate that. I could see a roll-top bandsaw box made out of this stuff. ;)

@FredMcIntyre 5 лет назад

Nice work! 👍🏻👊🏻 .....👉🏻▶️👉🏻🔔

@BruceAUlrich 5 лет назад

Thanks for watching, Fred! Appreciate that!

@tomware9448 3 года назад

How do you like that brand of band saw?

@BruceAUlrich 3 года назад

I like it fine. I really want a bigger one though so I can do larger resawing. Mine has a max resaw capacity of 6.5”

@RevivedBuilds 5 лет назад

Turned out great Bruce!. Also I see you have your garage doors insulated, did you use a kit? its pretty drafty in my garage and Im looking for solutions.

@BruceAUlrich 5 лет назад

Thank you! Appreciate you watching. Yep, I used a kit (2 kits since it is an oversized door) from Owens Corning. I actually made a video about it last year. Take a look at that and let me know if you have questions. I’m pretty pleased with it.

@TheEveryMaker 5 лет назад

Since you re-sawed the wood, did you do a continuous grain match around all 4 sides? I think David Picciuto did a video on that a while back if memory serves me correctly. That box came out super nice, I love the character in the top and the coloring of the wood you used in the sides. Well done sir! It's been so long since I've done a video, I feel like I'm going to have to start all over on my channel! Talk about being out of practice! You did great!

@BruceAUlrich 5 лет назад

Thanks, Nick! Appreciate the kind words! I didn't do a perfect continuous grain around the sides. I realized it afterwards, and should have used my miter saw to accomplish this. Oh well, I was still able to match the grain pretty well on the sides. You can't really tell. The variance between the sapwood and heartwood was so vast, it helped hide that kind of thing. Thanks for watching!

@StudioJLT 5 лет назад

This was great! Red gum is so underrated. I thought I was already subscribed, guess not; just fixed that problem 🤣

@BruceAUlrich 5 лет назад

Thank you! This was my 1st time using red gum, but I definitely want to do more with it.

@herbsu4330 3 года назад

When you cut the kerfs did you use a regular blade with offset alternating teeth? If so how do you eliminate the "cat'sears"? I make my boxes pretty much the same as you but I prefinish the inside with wipe on poly which also helps with any glue squeeze out.

@BruceAUlrich 3 года назад

Yes, I used an alternating tooth blade. I just kind of made it work with some wood dust as filler. I probably should have used a straight tooth grind for that issue, but it worked out ok. That's a great idea with pre-finishing! I'll have to do that next time!

@cryptobreakdown4487 4 года назад

Awesome project but I dont have a jointer planer or box grinder lol

@BruceAUlrich 4 года назад

Thank you! There are some other ways to get around those limitations.

@CuriousCreator 5 лет назад

Bruce is back! Man that box looks stunning :) how much sanding do you have to do after the laser?

@BruceAUlrich 5 лет назад

Hey, Edward! Thanks! Not too much sanding after the laser. I usually mask so I don’t have to sand at all but this came off with a bit of 220 grit. It’s just smoke stain really.

@StormWolf01 5 лет назад

Would it be possible to achieve results on par with this, but without any cutting machine?

@BruceAUlrich 5 лет назад

Yes, I think you could do all of this with hand tools.

@jaenulton9953 3 года назад

Great video! I work with dozens of species, unfortunately I have never had the opportunity to use red gum, though I have always wanted to. Currently I am in the SE (SC specifically) but have never found any suppliers. How do you source it? I would love to find a couple hundred BF of it.

@BruceAUlrich 3 года назад

I've not really been able to source it. I got a couple of pieces of it from a guy when I purchased some white oak from him.

@pogie6248 5 лет назад

Looks fantastic! Where did you get the wood branding tool for your name? I’d appreciate any info you could give. Thanks 😀

@BruceAUlrich 5 лет назад

I got this one from a place called Cranford Design Works. It’s really high quality.

@PatCavanaugh1 5 лет назад

The finished project looks great. My only critique would be that the bottom is too thick. Given that the top overhangs the box, it might have looked better to actually recess the bottom into a rabbet. But I'm sure the recipient won't even notice. Keep building!

@BruceAUlrich 5 лет назад

You know, you’re totally right. I had the same thought about the bottom, since the part of the top that shows is not that thick. I actually thought I would chamfer the bottom more than I did. I guess I need to make another one. ;) I have the other side that I split off of this one. I’ll make the bottom thinner on that one and compare. Thanks for watching!

@cspann831 5 лет назад

The bottom does look a little "unique" I cant recall seeing a decorative box with the bottom flush cut. More commonly I've seen with a bottom that thick is a plinth-like base where it extends out from the sides a bit, as well as the top. The recipient I'm sure will treasure it though

@BruceAUlrich 5 лет назад

I think you’re right. I see the plinth type bottom a lot also.

@t-shirtguy7845 5 лет назад

Since you did a small chamfer on the bottom with your hand plane, the same thing on the table saw was a bit of a wasted step. No big deal though and the project looks awesome!

@BruceAUlrich 5 лет назад

Thanks! Yeah, it was. I was able to go a little deeper quicker using the table saw, but I could have totally used the hand plane for this.

@t-shirtguy7845 5 лет назад

@@BruceAUlrich You know how we woodworkers are- always gotta comment, lol

@BruceAUlrich 5 лет назад

@@t-shirtguy7845 No worries at all! I love the interaction and I'm glad you commented.

@wheremylifego3790 4 года назад

Hi what is the big dewalt planer called please ?and also what tape are u using for the box Thanks, great vid 👌🏻

@BruceAUlrich 4 года назад

Thanks so much for the kind words! The DeWalt planer is the DW735X. I've got a link to it in the description if you want to check it out.

@wheremylifego3790 4 года назад

@@BruceAUlrich my pleasure, what type of tape do you use too please ? Many thanks

@BruceAUlrich 4 года назад

@@wheremylifego3790 I prefer the 3M brand of painter's tape. It seems to do well for me. I've got it linked in the video description if you want to grab some.

@brickdaddiy 5 лет назад

I may or may not be guilty of not sanding the inside of a box before gluing it up... more than once.

@BruceAUlrich 5 лет назад

Ha! I can relate! I barely caught this one right before the glue up.

@gorttman798 4 года назад

Can you tell us more about your redgum? where does it come from?

@BruceAUlrich 4 года назад

I wish I knew more about it. I picked up this one board from a guy locally. We have a lot of sweet gum that grow naturally where I am, so I'm pretty sure this is related to it somehow.

@gorttman798 4 года назад

Thanks Bruce. If its a eucalyptus (gum) then perhaps its not redgum. Murry River Redgum is a deep red similar to sequoia. It looks like blackwood to me (if it is an imported species) I believe there was a huge amount of Australian hardwood species planted in California in the 60s . Then again, if its not a eucalyptus . . . .

@BruceAUlrich 4 года назад

You clearly know WAY more about this thank I do. I was told it was redgum and it appeared to be from a few things I saw. I could be wrong though.

@waywardshed9721 3 года назад

Australian red gum??? Or is this something that grows in the states??

@BruceAUlrich 3 года назад

I'm actually not sure. I think it is something from the States

@waywardshed9721 3 года назад

@@BruceAUlrich ok that makes sense, I was gonna say I'm confident it's not the red gum that grows here, very close to acacia or blue gum at a stretch, it looks good regardless

@jamesduff6937 4 года назад

What is the name of the laser engraver you used please?

@BruceAUlrich 4 года назад

I have the Glowforge laser engraver. I have the Basic model.

@normablack9.1.54 4 года назад

Who said you wasn't a professional boxer

@BruceAUlrich 4 года назад

Ha! I totally am. ;)

@kiwibird6087 5 лет назад

What are the measurements???

@BruceAUlrich 5 лет назад

I’m sorry, I really don’t remember. I gave this as a gift and just used the wood with whatever size I had available. I would guess it was about 4.5” wide by 9” long and it was about 4.5” deep.

@kiwibird6087 5 лет назад

Bruce A. Ulrich that’s alright! Thanks for giving the best estimate ❤️ I appreciate it!

@misterbracks 4 года назад

Why does everyone who makes a you tube video always start by saying "HI, whats going on ?" my answer to that is usually, I dunno,..I'm watching your video.,... you tell me. !!

@BruceAUlrich 4 года назад

Ha! Good question!