Dovetail box with curved sides and piston fit tray 

A woodworking video without high-speed playback? No music? Is this youtube? Excellent, thank you so much!

It doesn't really matter whether the videos are "good" or "bad". I watch these purely for the therapeutic value. Seeing woodwork being done using hand tools at a slower pace is just so satisfying.

Wow. Amazed there was NO electrical equipment, just lots and lots of cool planers I wish I owned. My father had one of those hand cranked drills, wish I knew where it was now. Beautiful work I haven't a chance in hell of being able to do myself, but loved watching it come together.

Incredible box and handtool work Gillis. A rec on the squeezeout - I always wait until it is semisolid and then pick it up with my 1/8th inch chisel. It comes right up and doesn't smear. Love that QWO - my fav! Merry Christmas 2023 :)

WOW. That is stunning. Thank you for sharing it. Maybe one day I shall be that good. Thank you so much.

Great to have you back! I know too well about losing motivation...

Re-sawing such a wide board by hand gives me cold sweats! I'm going to have to give it a try myself.

Thanks Gillis , I am impressed and sure that David Barron would be too your skills are improving . Keep up the good work

Hi. I've just found you. This video is brilliant, the box is brilliant, your narrative style is brilliant. I'm really looking forward to going back through some of your older stuff. Cheers.

First time finding you, this is unreal, nice to see hand tools used the old school ways, rather than machine this machine that. top class work sir. also subbed for more great content.

Great work Gillis!

I want to say thanks for the great tip on using tape to mark the pins of the dovetails. I'm new at hand cut dovetails and have had trouble finding a technique that works for me. After watching this, I tried it and it worked great!! My first joint fit right together without any work on the pins to get the joint to fit. Thanks agin for showing that. BTW, your box looks great!!

Very nice box. Thank you for sharing with us, Steve

Nice to see you again👍

As a fellow wood worker I can really appreciate the quality of your work. It must have taken a lot of patience and time. Good result!

Glad your back!

Thank You Gillis...WOW!!!!...I think this is my third time watching and each time I catch something new. As a life long machinist my one negative focus were the store purchased hinges. Please don't misunderstand. Your construction was totally beautiful. In my past projects I would always make unique brass hinges that could never be purchased at a store and made for that particular project never to be made the same again. I do this because I have the machinery for making it and it is FUN! Please keep this in mind if in the future you have an idea for a unique hinge. Sketch out your requirements & run it past me. In my simi retired life I do have the free time and interest. Again your workmanship is quite enjoyable to watch to say the least!.... TM

Nice to see you back!

Nice workmanship

Very nice work. The dovetails and curved sides look amazing. Cheers!

It is a CRIME you have less than 10K followers here, Gillis. Your work is exemplary and your videos are a treat to watch. You've certainly earned at least one more in me with this build. Well done.

No need to apologize. Life gets in the way of a lot of things. We wait and watch because you are so talented. Keep them coming whenever that is.

A 👍 for the algorithm and of course your work. 😊

The box looks VERY nice 😁 the fit you got on the tray was spectacular, so satisfying watching it slide down on a cushion of air 🤙

Great job, I like the way you approached the tray bottom! I've used a combination plane to run a stopped groove many times btw- it's a bit fiddly and you need to still use a chisel to finish the ends/create the stop. But it goes fast

Great job! Greetings from Brazil.

Great work! You character really shines through in your videos more than any curly maple ever could. God Bless!

Eine sehr schöne Übungsarbeit.

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderfully skillfull work! It is very nice to see a craftsman work completely by hand. Do you give lessons on sharpening your saws, I am amazed at what you can accomplish with a ripsaw, really excellent work!

Inspiring, and your commentary is very helpful. Thank you for putting in so much effort to document the project, and I am very grateful that you have shared this. Bless you, sir!

Very nice work and excellent choice of woods to highlight your work. Thanks for sharing.

Just amazing ! Good (hand) work !

beautiful box

Fantastic work. I love the fact that you use only hand tools. My uncle was that type of craftsman. He made beautiful items.

I have a woodworking shop with a full compliment of stationary wood working machines and I dare say it would be dificult for me to turn out a master piece like yours. I have been in the trade for 50 years. You did an excellent job!

What an outstanding project! Those rounded dove tail sides blow me away.

Really interesting video! I don't have the patience or skills to do something like this but I certainly enjoy watching you do your magic! Thank you and keep up the great work.

So inspiring. I have used Rob Cosman's dovetail technique but that dovetail alignment board you have makes it even easier. For us aspiring woodworkers, I learned quite a bit in this video. Thank you for taking the time.

Very nice seeing you again, missed your videos. As Martin Schmutz said, you are indeed an outstanding hero in the woodworking world. The quality of the craftsmanship, the steady video recording without mad cuts, the crisp audio befitting your calm voice (a touch of rain on the roof: nice) without forgetting the total absence of power tools, all of these elements elevate this project to pure RU-vid bliss. And resawing wood planks entirely by hand?! That is sheer dedication. Respect. Really hoping to see more projects in the future.

Another excellent piece of work.

Hi Gillis, I just found your channel and have subscribed. Love the box build and your handtool work. Regards James One Handed Maker

Nice one, congrats. I think quality over quantity should he the goal in youtube videos and youre is a prime example of that. Hats off 🤙.

What a wonderful project. Your approach and methods are refreshing and inspiring. Keep up the good work!

It looks great ! Nice job.

Absolutely amazing.❤❤❤

Smukt udført. Og sikke en tålmodighed 👍👌

Gillis you are a real craftsman, this what handmade is to me. Well done!! Bravissimo!!😀😀

I've watched most of your videos and I have to say the progression of your skills is brilliant. Thanks for the awesome videos and keep them coming haha

What a touching wedding gift. I hope you share this video with the new married couple so they can see all the hard work that you put into it. Awesome heirloom piece. Thanks as always for your explanation.😉👍👍

To me, you are the outstanding hero on woodworking, lead of the pack due to the most authentic craftsmenship. I wish you great satisfaction on giong on that route. Thank you for sharing your work!

Just beautiful...

Wow! Super beautiful! Such skill with all your hand tools too. Love the sound of a sharp tool!

I love the detail of the “split” dovetail that spans the box and the lid, and the finish looks great.

Gillis: That is a beautiful box. Thank you for sharing your design and your outstanding skill with handtools. David Adair

Hola... Felicidades!!! Mi más sincero reconocimiento a tu trabajo, el cual es una verdadera maravilla, realizado con maestría y cariño por un trabajo realizado a la vieja usanza... Además tu vídeo es elegante al igual que tu trabajo... Te Felicito de nuevo por este proyecto con un resultado espectacular... Felicidades!!! Saludos.

Beautiful video! Would love to see more Beautiful result, you're truly an inspiration Beautiful wood too!!

I have no words, except Thank You.

Super nice build. Innovative way to cut those dovetails on a curve!! We should name the method after you. 😁

Lots of good hand working techniques. Loved the build. Well done.

nice work, well done.

I'm so happy you made a new video. I think I can say there is a whole group of us that missed you. I can tell you have gained quite a bit of experience. The workman ship is superb. Also, your video style has a captive story telling appeal. Keep it up. Glad to see you're doing great stuff!

Good stuff.

Amazing work, dude! Fantastic looking box! 😃 I loved the way you made it! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

Helt fantastisk!

thank you

Your skills are very admirable, I thoroughly enjoyed this video. I really like the design of this project. Thank you for sharing.

Just found your channel. Absolutely enjoy watching videos wit people who are extremely good using hand tools. Turned out gorgeous .

Trevligt med en ny video! Håller på med ett strykmått inspirerat av det du gjorde för några år sedan. Gillar excenterkamlåsningen till armen.

Inspirerande!

Nice!

Outstanding

Beautiful

Supernice work as allways. Seems like if santa brought you a alternator and a bandsaw for Christmas you would have mor time for more projects 😊

You were missed, wish you better health and a better mic. As always, outstanding work.

Pura vida Gillis calidad de trabajo y casi todo hecho a mano mis respetos son técnicas que se pierden porque se entiende que tiempo ⏲️=money so with modern jigs and power tools you save money but if someone had time try and learn how to do it with hand tools in the ways hand tools techniques will not become extinct.pura vida Gillis and guys

Thanks for sharing, I love hand tool videos. I use had tools myself.

Fantastic craftsmanship as always! I really enjoy your videos and explanations. Thank you!

A stunning design and skill fully executed a pleasure to watch. Thank you.

Very nice box. Thanks for sharing your craft.

Great video. Love the process, but I'm not keen on contrasting timbers, so the finished box isn't my favourite. You made most of the box exactly how I would have done, although I might have clamped a batten in place to guide the long cut when taking off the lid, and I am sure I wouldn't have planed out from the walnut across the dovetails for risk of breaking them out. I have also finally given up on Osmo after years of frustration. Did you consider making the tray base first and them using that to ensure the sides stayed square when clamping? I've now subscribed, and will work my way through your back catalogue of videos. I hope your wobbly bench and weak vice don't annoy me too much!!! Your video style is precisely how I like them.......gentle, laid-back, matter-of-fact, and letting the woodwork dominate rather than music or some shouty presentation style.

Very nice. Keep up the excellent work!

Beautiful piece~!! Love the design and the wood selection.

Looks amazing, I love the spalted wood!

Fantastic video, absolutely beautiful box, well done!

Such skills. Very envious. Any particular chisels you favour? Looking for a decent set. Hope you post again.

Thanks for sharing those tips and the make!

Best gift ever!

Fantastic build and incredible use of your tools! Subbed.

nice

Nicely done !

Lovely job 👍👍👍👍

I have missed your videos very much. I was afraid that you would not publish any more. But now the joy is even greater! This has become a very nice box! Perfect fit and that only with hand tools. The contrasts are already very extreme, but I like it very much. As always, my hat is off to you! What kind of wood is the lid? I think I overheard that and I've never worked with wood like that.

An original design that turned out beautifully. How many hours would you say this took?

Hej Gillis! Välkommen tillbaka! Hoppas du inte låter oss vänta så länge på din nästa video! Underbar video som vanligt :)

Gillis…I’ve been wood working for along time and you have amazing master skills. How many hours did it take? Thank you for showing us your video and look forward to watching more..Bill

Love it. Voice sounds fine to me and the audio was good all round. A very satisfying viewing experience. I've been thinking about obtaining a fillister plane, you spoke briefly there that you love that Stanley. If you get the chance, could you explain why you like it so much?

Those are some fancy damn clamps at 1:12. Is there a story behind these?

I hope you are feeling better. It was worth the wait! Is there a reason you did not shape the box prior to cutting the lid off?

How do you manage to get a saw you can sharpen and use that well for ripping? I'm looking everywhere but I can't seem to find one

What training have you had? You’ve obviously watched a lot of RU-vid!