Handmade Box Joint Tool Cabinet From Free Reclaimed Wood 

Take some advise from a 69 year old woodworker of about 45 years. It is ok to pound those box joints in with your fist when you are young. However it will come back to haunt you when you are old. I was glad to see you use a mallet finally. Very nice project. Thanks for sharing it with us, Steve

I made some boxes the other day... they could charitably be described as "functional and mostly square"... your tool box is a thing of beauty

Its unbelievable that such beautiful wood ends up in a skip but this happens on a daily basis in this throw away society, you have saved something that is no doubt over 100 years old and made it into something that looks and smells beautiful once more. Excellent video, keep up the good work, massive pat on the back.

30 years from now. You will look at that box, and wont remember any problems building it. But its beauty will still impress you. Very good work.

Absolutely lovely and beautifully made. That’d last for centuries. Hopefully someone in a future generation will cherish it.

I think we as viewers forget the incredible amount of Courage, Intelligence and sheer hard bloody work it has taken to get you to this point, most would have stopped there, but no you persist, you are more than equal to thinking up, designing, planning and carrying out any idea that comes to you it seems, this is definitely one of the very top channels on RU-vid, and that doesn't take into account the care you take in filming what you do, things like turning the sound down when using machine tools, time lapse to get a move on and you can have your music on, and rarely do you subject us to music over videos, I'm sure most of us appreciate not having that, and the detail you go into when telling us what you are doing and why you're doing it that way, I think you once said that you're not that bright, I'm sure many of us envy the light that shines from you Kris, I know I do.

So impressive. Such a talented lad. Engineer. Carpenter. Artist.

Gorgeous box, well done! It is awesome that that beautiful wood didn't end up in a landfill somewhere. The tree didn't die in vain.

As I was watching I thought "This guy's been making furniture all his life!" Really a beautiful job with old-school workmanship and design.

Nicely done. What a beautiful chest. I built my house in 1974. I rebuilt almost everything upstairs. I made kitchen cabinets, layed hard wood floors etc. But, one can always learn something. I have learned a few things from you. Thank you. 😉😉😉

First time making box joints? Wow! There are cabinetmakers on RU-vid who would be well-chuffed if they could make joints as tight as those. Lovely piece of work. A joy to watch :)

Very very nice! Something you will enjoy for years to come and pass down to your children some day.

Always makes my day when I see you've uploaded a new video.

I like it... No frills, no nonsense, no music, minimal 'splainin, just woodwork. Beautiful, beautiful woodwork.

So much experience in someone so young. Amazing.

Kris "I've never done these joints before". Well you did a beautiful job for your first attempt Kris - Once again such skill and patience on display working what others have thrown away into beautiful piece of furniture. I love the contrast between the old metal cabinet and this new creation.

"Reclaimed wood from a skip"... and then makes a piece of heirloom furniture! Simple, functional and absolutely beautiful! Respect Kris!

Very nice work. That wood sounded well dense. You should carve name and date into one of the back edges. A chest like this will last eons, as in much longer than anyone alive.👍

You sir, are a craftsman. Thanks for showing us mere mortals the process.

The feeling of accomplishment you must have right now! A hand built piece of furniture in a hand built shop powered by hand built hydro! Just incredible. I’m sitting here in Canada on my new property about to start building up a small homestead and workshop with only one problem...a freshly broken and surgically repaired fibula. Best cure is to watch your content and plan mine in more detail right now to take my mind of the many months it’ll take to walk again.

The sort of item that hopefully will be respected and appreciated for it’s craftsmanship for centuries. Also extremely cathartic to watch.

Awesome. That's nicer than the furniture in my house!

Nice heirloom you've made there!

Most beautiful tool box I have ever seen.

Exquisite, such a pleasure to watch Kris. Thanks

That is one sexy tool box. The wood is absolutely stunning and those box joints are amazing.

Wow. The amount of character and the level of craftsmanship on this piece is incredible. You just made something truly special, Kris.

Heirloom box! You need to sign date what kind of wood and and any other info you want on the back for future generations. My grandfather did that with all his woodworking and we are so glad he did. I even have a wrench he bought on his wedding day to calm his nerves lol I only know that story because he wrote it down.

Beautifully done Sir. - A An American without a lot of money to spend on expensive tools and machines.

I'm from Brazil. Ipe is a wood native to my country. It is not easy to work with this wood, but the result is exceptional. Congratulations on the great job.

I like the simplicity of how you work.

I have been working with wood for quite a while myself, But I must say after watching this man for the last 20 something minutes I would love to spend one day alone with him in a shop Just to watch him work and talk to him about woodworking

You really must put your mark, name and date in that beautiful piece of craftsmanship. It will be treasured for generations. You must be so pleased with the workshop you built where you created this. Looking forward future projects. Take care and God bless.

It is refreshing to watch a RU-vid video on woodworking and the creator doesn’t have 1,000.00’s and 1,000.00’s of dollars in woodworking tools and be able to create such a beautiful piece. Your box joints look perfect, the wood is beautiful. Great job, great video.

I love the rich colour of the wood. Nice job

That wood makes it look antique and the quality of your work is amazing! Those joints all showing like that makes it pop. Cant wait for more builds coming from that new shop man!

That was a labour of love with a stunning result

Kris that is a work of art my friend. you are really showing how its done MORE PLEASE.

I love it. First project in your new shop. At least that I have seen. Thanks for sharing your talents my friend.

Beautiful project - completed by a craftsman. Be very proud of that piece.

that is great. lots of little steps. getting addicted to watching these now. well done buddy

I love anyone that can take something and give it new life instead of polluting. God bless.

Very nice job. How long did it take you? Here is may favorite quote. "He who works with his hands is a laborer. He who works with his hands and his head is a craftsman. He who works with his hands and his head and his heart is an artist" Saint Francis of Assisi

A thing of beauty! Will be a family heirloom for generations. Bravo Kris ❤️

You have made yourself a beautiful family heirloom that one of your future children or grandchildren will get to enjoy. What will make it even more special is they will have the actual video of your skilled hands and talent making it. 😻✌

Wow, I can watch u work on a project like this for hours..... a truly impressive piece of functional art. Well done. Hugs and stay safe

Great job! I could watch you do anything for hours.

Absolutely gorgeous! A true craftsman... have a blessed day!

Wow! That tool box is flippin amazing!! Just amazing!! I would proudly have that in my living room.

That’s a tool box to be proud of. The pink wood in the drawer bottoms is Iron Bark. One of our hardest hardwoods. Fantastic for railway ties, farm fence posts, construction and furniture alike. Extremely rot resistant and resistant to insect damage. We’re pulling Iron Bark fence posts from Dads farm that have been in the ground for approximately 80yrs.

absolutely a stunning craftsmanship

Simply artistic work. Puts any attempt I have ever made to shame. Well done.

I second the suggestion to put your name and date of build somewhere it can be found with a bit of looking. That piece of craftsmanship will last for generations. Beautifully done.

And your great grandson will be still using that tool box, well made sir. Evening project he says.

Wow I like the way you made it!...With your old style handles!...It look like the one the grand father of my dad made it...same way! Box joints, wood handles, sliding drawers made the same way....its amazing....when my dad come to visit us, I will show him your video!...The one his grand father made it was just smaller....wow!

Holy Smoke! That is so beautiful! Great job!

carve a signature in the box section because in 300 years on antique roadshow some kid is gona get told their grandad was a master builder youtube star haha top work again mate!

Turned out very nice, simple and sturdy. The sides need handles like the drawers, so you can lift it when you take your act on the road.

My great grandfather was a master builder. He learned his trade over a 12 year period. He went on to build houses, but his passion was cabinet making. In his spare time, evenings, etc. He gifted a house to his daughter (my grandmother) for her wedding present. She lived in it all her life. He told her it was the jewel in the crown, the best house he'd ever built. He made her bedroom furniture himself. I was lucky enough to inherit the furniture when she passed away some 30 years ago. Mate, you don't give yourself enough credit. For a lad with no formal training this is outstanding. As the man himself would have said, "that's spot on mate"

Beautiful, Functional, and will last a lifetime!

Watching you work-- correction-- watching to *work your magic* is one of the most relaxing and therapeutic things on the Tube. Thank you so much for taking us along on this journey. Your creations are remarkable, and this one is just a stunning piece of functional art. Stay well. Stay happy!

I also have a large piece of Ipe in my shop. As tall as me. To say that it is heavy is an understatement! But at least you have given me an idea on something to make out of it. Your toolbox came out beautiful! Thank you for sharing!

That box is a Tank. You should be able to pass it down to each generation in your family. Good job

Beautiful craftsmanship on that toolbox!

Beautiful. It will last centuries. I would put some little blocks on the bottom to lift it off of flat surfaces. And find good strong heavy hardware handles (brass would be nice) to make it easy to move. I'm sure your enjoy it every time you use it. Great work.

What an amazing build! Such beautiful wood and the joints you did really make it look great. It looks brand new and ancient at the same time.

Really great, man.

Look at me create this wonderful piece of furniture. Oh yeah its the first time ive done box joints ! Dont talented people make you sick sometimes 😁👍 well done Kris, what a great space the new workshop is.

That is awesome Kris. Beautiful job. I want one. Peace and love

Beautiful wood, beautiful tool chest 💚 I have an old victorian tool makers chest that I use as a jewelry box that I adore. It reminds me of that...this is a work of art 🌞

Stunning

That is a beautiful box needs to live in the house LOL

We live in the area where the Aussie hardwood comes from. JARRAH. Takes years to grow and was shipped to the UK around the 1850ies. So that railway sleeper you have.. and others are very old. We have a dining table made from it and wieght a ton. This wood also will slow your saws down🤣. Old sleepers look great sand blasted. Get whatever you can, hoard it and stash it away, and the box is fantsstic👍👍

Didn't think I would like this video. I was wrong. Very entertaining watching you take wood that was left for dead and turning it into a very handsome tool box. That dense wood should last you a long time even in a damp environment.

ahhh a toolbox for the ages

Wood like that free from skids, it's brilliant.

What a joy to watch. Reminds me of watching Norm Abraham when I was a younger man.

Absolutely beautiful toolbox.

I found that very therapeutic to watch. What a beautiful tool cabinet.

Nice to see a functioning piece of woodworking still being made. As well as being beautiful to look at, it serves a functioning purpose. What was also nice was listening to the sounds of it being made, rather than music soundtrack added.

Great looking tool chest. Reclaimed lumber too. Nicely done.

A work of art. Gorgeous!

Lovely. Just lovely. Amazing how that beautiful wood is hiding, and you bring it right out for all to see. Excellent work.

Literal trash to treasure. Very nice work and project.

Amazing, I love watching anyone do something they do so amazingly well. Be it singing, acrobatics, snooker, I really don't care, in Kris's case it's making beautiful things out of bits of wood. Kris, you were put on this earth to make things out of wood!

Your life is so inspirational! I appreciate you! Just finished making myself a woodworking vise with a nice live edge walnut piece 🚀🚀🚀 so gratifying to see rough sawn boards turn into a useful, pretty thing!

Not that your tools and workshop don't deserve it...but it could be put in a place of honor in the living room. Excellent work! From Lisbon Portugal.

Kris you’re a truly gifted craftsman. You never cease to amaze with your skills and talent. As for your first time doing a box joint, I would’ve believed you if you’d said it was your 100th. Truly amazing work my friend. Keep the videos coming.

Absolutely gorgeous - too good for tools!

That is absolutely beautiful Kris.

Wow what a transformation,in the raw it looked like cedarwood,if it had been it would be in the realm of the gods.

AMAZING! Beautyful piece.

Wow! Fantastic craftsmanship. Great job.

What a beautiful box

As a fellow woodworker, I really enjoyed your build. I noticed you used the same kind of jig I did for your box/finger joints and probably the same issue I had with assembly. The joints were too tight to go together without a mallet. I have found that, although I love the simplicity of that jig, it can sometimes cause the joints to be either too tight or to start wandering. I find that getting a rasp or file in between the joints can help a lot with the fit. I know it did for me. Great work!

Beautiful work indeed!

I am fascinated by boxes myself. Treasure, tool, machinist, storage...just any type box. Don’t know why but I build a lot of them. Yours is especially nice for big stuff and you made a beautiful one out of what some people would throw away or burn. Good on you!

Very nice Kris... I find it amazing what people throw out; I got a Victorian dressing table, solid mahogany (really good stuff, not like the modern crap) and a rosewood drop-leaf table - free! The old wood is very dense, hard to work, but the rosewood smell is fantastic!

Outstanding craftsmanship. Looks very similar to many of the old toolboxes and sharecropper wooden boxes from the turn of the century. What a portal to the past. Well done.

Kris the tool chest looks great it reminds me of the type of tool chest that my grandfather had many many years ago! Well done onto a blanket box next for the bedding etc.