How to Build a Simple Dovetailed Box | Paul Sellers

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Drawings and cutting list are here: paulsellers.com/simple-doveta...
To make a box from beginning to end and end with a superb result is usually the dream of every new woodworker. We combined the art of woodworking with superb no-frills videography to present a box-making video that takes out the guesswork and inspires you to make your heirloom box.
Though it is lovely to look at, it's far from complicated as we take you step by step through the traditions of dovetailing and box-making. No noise, no fuss, just, complete clarity using a handful of common hand tools.
Almost any wood will work: choose something straight-grained and knot-free to keep things simple. The box is a new design for everyone to learn boxmaking from, so you cannot have seen this elsewhere, and several unique nuances will open your eyes to creating something very special!
Introduction - 00:00
Dovetail Layout - 03:02
Dovetail Clean Up - 35:48
Glueing in Bottom Support Strips - 37:35
Fitting the Lid - 42:00
Cutting the Lid to Length - 46:32
Cutting the Bottom Plywood to Length - 48:26
Making the Handle - 51:02
Glue Up - 01:13:25
Box Clean Up - 01:16:23
Making the Recess for the Handle - 01:24:33
Adding the Screws to the Lid - 01:34:50
Adjustments - 01:52:00
Filing the Screw heads - 02:02:36
Box Finishing - 02:03:48
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@Paul.Sellers 4 месяца назад

The box you see Paul make in this video is now no longer available for sale (benefits go to a local charity). Thank you to all that took part! - Team Paul Drawings and cutting list are here: paulsellers.com/simple-dovetailed-box-drawings/ Why is Paul Selling the box? This box is being sold to raise money for a local Preschool to say thank you for the great care they took of one of his family members this past year. All proceeds (minus any fees or taxes) will be donated to the Pre-School.

@lanetatom2701 4 месяца назад

Mr. Sellers is a global treasure.

@BibleMoth 4 месяца назад

I'm a beginner woodworker from Argentina. I've recently found Paul Sellers, and I cannot emphazise enough how valuable and educational these videos are. Thank you for this legacy to the world. You, sir, are a treasure.

@kimmosaarinen2780 4 месяца назад

Same here. I dare to say that Mr. Sellers is my mentor. I mean, if I hadn't found his channel and blog, I probably would have given up. Because most of the woodworkers now days teach that you need this and that pricey electric power tool etc, but this man showed that you can do just about anything without those machines. Ps. if you like hand tool woodworking and you're on a budget, check out Rex Krueger.

@koboskolors 4 месяца назад

What a national treasure Paul is providing this type of educational vid for free.

@mm9773 4 месяца назад

International treasure. We’re all sharing him.

@stepright1 4 месяца назад

You never forget a good teacher. I'm 49 years old and just starting out. You're that good teacher,Paul. Thank you. A true craftsman and selfless with your knowledge.

@mm9773 4 месяца назад

Very true. I’ve seen a ton of videos, there are lots of people who contribute good things, but watching Paul’s stuff is like going back to your mentor.

@Shavenuw129 4 месяца назад

Lovely to see someone use hand tools instead of having a machine for everything. Takes me back to watching my Dad who was a carpenter. Thank you!

@Paul.Sellers 4 месяца назад

You are so welcome!

@sinedn 3 месяца назад

Did I just spend two hours watching Mr Sellers build a box?! That wasn’t part of my schedule! … but those were some of the most enjoyable hours of the week. Thank you for that!

@brendo1000 4 месяца назад

We are so fortunate to learn from a master for free. Made your other dovetail box and looking forward to trying this one. Thank you for sharing.

@chrisperry2732 4 месяца назад

Hi Paul, greetings from Ottawa. Just a tip for removing blood from wood that others may not know. Wipe off the blood having dampened the rag or tissue with hydrogen peroxide - work a treat :)

@michaeltaylor8084 Месяц назад

Thank you sir for teaching a carpenter some new tricks! You are a amazing craftsman.

@grumpasav 4 месяца назад

Another excellent video. I never tire of watching you doing, and explaining, everything from start to finish with no short-cuts or edits, no noise or gimmicky graphics. At one point you apologised for checking and re-checking and being "boring" but it is never boring, it is a calming immersive experience watching your skills in practice and listening to your voice of experience. You are often imitated on RU-vid, but never bettered. You've made my day by releasing this new video.

@roadtriplover. 4 месяца назад

Agreed!!!

@knutselaardre1272 4 месяца назад

@@roadtriplover. Agreed too !!!

@finbarstadt7213 4 месяца назад

I bumped into him in Oxford one Saturday morning and we had a chat. He was very engaging, despite being accosted by a strange You Tube subscriber. Top man.

@Wood-Club 2 месяца назад

The David Attenborough of woodworking. Thank you mr sellers ❤

@rickreed123 29 дней назад

Thanks for the calming approach to woodworking.

@laxm8162 Месяц назад

Thank you so much Paul! I am right now making my 3rd box as per this lesson. First one I made for my 4 year old who loves it. Making another one for another kid and that motivates it even more when imagining the excitement on the kids face. Thank you for all the lessons again Paul!❤

@rodneybirchfield851 Месяц назад

Paul your teaching is so valuable and unmatched not just to a beginner like me but to any veteran. I feel honored to be able just to watch! God made a special man in you and you have definitely not kept your special gift hidden. Thank you and God bless!

@ipz-DonIgnacio 4 месяца назад

I just discovered this channel. I am so thankful, it's difficult to understand how to begin to learn something new and technical without any guidance. You provide that. So, muchas gracias!

@Bluuuz 3 месяца назад

Paul, your legacy is secure. You have made the world a better place. Something so beautiful, described and made so simply. I need to get wifi in my shed so I can watch this as I work.

@stuartfittall8631 4 месяца назад

I have been watching your videos for years and love the detail and enthusiasm you put into your work. You have inspired me to make a dovetail box, not done one since woodwork class at school, some 40 odd years ago. Will be making a set of your Dovetail Templates too. Fantastic.

@MerleH43 2 месяца назад

I love how precise Paul is with his descriptions, makes me a better educator as an example

@johnygoodman6659 4 месяца назад

Instead of cartoons all the time, i make my 5 year ol son and 10 year old daughter watch all you're videos. My hope is that the knowledge will seep into and stay in their minds for when they are older

@AA-69 4 месяца назад

Yeah Great 😃... They'll get the piss taken out them at school for being strange... Just give them lessons on growing dope in the loft ... they'll go far 😂

@philtorres2975 4 месяца назад

@@AA-69, wrong, once they get into the dope they become all ass. Saying this from experience.

@Jacks.Smirking.Revenge 4 месяца назад

This may be the best RU-vid comment I've ever read.

@josephdolderer6113 4 месяца назад

@@AA-69doubtful. They will likely make lots of excellent friends.

@Benmeglei1 4 месяца назад

Hope the young lads will grow up to be better spellers than you. 🫡

@garthok6224 2 месяца назад

Love all your videos, perfect instruction

@bascostbudde7614 Месяц назад

You inspire me to care for detail. That is not new, you have done so for me since 2012, but it is still valuable.

@dalemoskalyk1227 3 месяца назад

Man I will never look at a box the same way again. Amazing.

@timothygrupp 4 месяца назад

Simplicity with a touch of elegance. It was a joy to watch. Thank you!

@reginabivona1282 Месяц назад

Bless you Sir!!!!

@johnbesharian9965 3 месяца назад

Gustav Stickley used an Old World aphorism, "Lyfe So Short, The Craft So Long To Lern" for his company's motto that matches up with an old blues song my late wife, Lisa Kindred, used to sing, "If You Live Your Time will Come". And Mr. Sellers, your time has come. This "Simple Dovetailed Box" lesson has so many teachable moments in it, including some unplanned ones, that all go to show that intelligent design and careful execution ["measure Twice, cut Once"] will allow for any unexpected alterations that may be necessary along the way. "Good Show" as they say on your side of the pond and thank you.

@Ainsy1970 4 месяца назад

Totally agree with all the comments below. I've watched Paul for years and it is a joy to see a master craftsman doing his thing... an absolute joy. :-)

@knutselaardre1272 4 месяца назад

Hello Paul. I follow several hand tool woodworkers and they use different ways to make dovetail joints. They are all excellent woodworkers, I am sure you know them all, and their methods all have their advantages and sometimes flaws. But when I see how you easily create the perfect dovetail joint, I can only conclude one thing: you are simply the best! The knife wall is one of my favorite things I learned from you. Greetings from Flanders (Yes, there are also young guys aged 69 in Flanders who like to do woodworking with hand tools).

@timmiedinkelberg656 4 месяца назад

Tells how easy making a box is, and shows a genius jig within the first 2 minutes of this video. Love it and I am curious what I will learn from the rest of this video!

@marklemieux2015 4 месяца назад

So happy to see your recuperation come around so well. Another master class by a first class master craftsman. Thank you.

@doglovingman 4 месяца назад

I had actually begun making a prototype of such a box out of scraps of pine, following the two blog posts. This video comes in just at the right time, thank you very much indeed!❤

@Paul.Sellers 4 месяца назад

Go for it!

@doglovingman 4 месяца назад

I will tomorrow place an order for one of yours, too, along with yet another hand router plane kit. Might I have your box signed by you?

@PeteLewisWoodwork 4 месяца назад

Same here, been getting ready to make the blog box. Blog box? Hmm...! 😐

@ROSSSANCHEZJR Месяц назад

So, once again Paul, "You've Knocked Our Socks Off" !!! That was worth every minute. Thank you !

@riccardo-964 4 месяца назад

You are a legend, Paul.

@davidgleason2519 2 месяца назад

Perhaps a simple box (not for me!), but far from just a simple video. There is so much instructional content packed into this two hours. This video is just jam packed with little gems of know how. Clear, precise, and wonderfully patient! RU-vid has stressed “shorts” for some reason, but Paul has gone “against the grain” and given us so much more value with this project. Worth watching every second! Thank you, Paul!

@AdamSmith-po5pd 4 месяца назад

Therapy at its absolute best!

@van192 3 месяца назад

Mr. Sellers, I ran into the wrong grain direction on the dovetail clean up recently and I am so happy I had just seen this tip on your video. I remember trying it years ago but didn't have success due to the small gap you experienced. Seeing the same problem, and your use of an additional shim, made all the difference. You could have skipped over and edited it out but when we can see you fix a problem you run into, odds are we are running into the same issues. I've said it before but I'll say it again. Thank you, Sir. You are a wonderful teacher and have made me a better woodworker. I wish you only the best.

@rswearing 3 месяца назад

Paul THANK YOU for the tutorial on matching the dovetails up all around. So many dovetail tutorials that stop at making one corner.

@joeleonetti8976 4 месяца назад

That’s a lovely box Paul. Thank you for sharing. Today was a holiday in America. Was a nice way to spend the morning before getting into the workshop.

@sigogglin 4 месяца назад

great to see a long form video on this!

@josephskinner8413 3 месяца назад

Just did this for my 113.179110. I used 1/4” hardware and a 1/4” x 6” plate to retain the cartridge. Tapped to clean the cartridge, reassembly, and on to test. A powerful suction. Thank you for sharing this terrific fix.

@JJHoffmanwoodcrafts 4 месяца назад

Thank you so much for sharing your experience, tips, and plans. The education you offer is second to none. This video has changed my entire attitude about dovetails.

@svjness 3 месяца назад

In my workshop cutting a piece of wood with a handsaw, using techniques I learned from your videos, while listening to this video. I'm just fixing up a workspace for my wife that I hope she'll enjoy. Thanks for sharing your knowledge all these years.

@michaellee8198 4 месяца назад

T have followed your channel since you set-up the "castle" workshop, and over the last few years you have been devoted to the house renovation. So, it's great to see you back woodworking in the public domain.

@ShrednESP 4 месяца назад

I was making some small dovetail boxes for salt. I'm going to use this build as a template. Thank you Sir.

@OORAH659 4 месяца назад

FAN TIME WITH YOU Paul ... the box is a great project for us ... thanks ... OORAH!!

@stephenfritz5963 4 месяца назад

Thanks Paul, you are a great teacher and have a soothing manner to you.

@Boobypoppop 4 месяца назад

Always a great watch. What wonderful delivery of the teachings of the craft. Paul, you are a legend in your ways. How beautiful the interest you generate within your approach. The young and the old can understand your techniques. What a blessing you are to all of us. Please carry on the good work.

@freshcoatpaintingmore9951 4 месяца назад

Haven't even watched the video yet and the box looks nice and clean with a simple elegance. Can't wait to have the time to relax and join you in the build.

@mullenms1 4 месяца назад

Just in awe of the craftsmanship and knowledge on display. Excellent video and tutorial.

@Hat6000 4 месяца назад

A wonderful presentation. I'm so glad I found your channel. As someone new to woodworking I have a simple box that I just started after watching another youtube about making a simple box joint wooden box. Turned out to be very bad and made lots of mistakes. They say "the devil is in the details" and that is so true. You are not just knowledgeable and experienced but do a great job of sharing all those little details and tricks that make all the difference. I feel that after watching this and following the steps carefully I can also make this box. Thank you.

@littelbro14 2 месяца назад

I really appreciate this channel. really makes me want to get into wood working.

@mrmouse7642 3 месяца назад

Paul. You are a true Master. I salute you. But you also de-mystify it for us mere mortals.

@johnx7100 4 месяца назад

Thankyou mr Sellers ❤

@adrianellis4497 2 месяца назад

Genuine highly skilled craftsman, these skills you are all lucky to be able to learn as not every craftsman can be bothered to show to others, watch and learn.

@Temachyotl33 4 месяца назад

Great admiration and gratitude to Paul Sellers. Greatly enjoy your videos. Much blessings to you.

@jamespetrov1961 2 месяца назад

Thank you Mr. Sellers

@jamespowerish 4 месяца назад

Mesmerising. Thank you.

@EthanBuilds 3 месяца назад

Very valuable for beginners. I can watch him work forever.

@stephencarey9536 4 месяца назад

I love the sound it makes when you let go of the lid and it closes.

@richardanderson1152 4 месяца назад

Just beautiful!

@beachsketch3531 4 месяца назад

Alway love your videos Paul. You have inspired me in so many ways over the years. Thank you for sharing your craft and making it accessible!

@hughs591 3 месяца назад

Thanks for such an interesting and enjoyable video. I love watching your craftsmanship and learning more about woodworking techniques using hand tools.

@tcastock4484 Месяц назад

You're cheering me up while im ill, love that you make mistakes, keep it up.

@coljter15 3 месяца назад

Thank you Paul, beautiful box

@blayne2029 4 месяца назад

Lovely! Will be trying this one, for sure!

@ianhunt9520 4 месяца назад

Paul delivering a masterclass once again 🎉

@etcher6841 4 месяца назад

Thank you so much for sharing your experience and passion, this was absolutely lovely to watch !

@jeffdeluca1153 3 месяца назад

Thank you Paul for your time and effort. Always refreshing to take a break from our crazy world and watch a true craftsman. ❤

@eddiewoolfie3891 4 месяца назад

Well done Paul, fantastic to see a true craftsman producing such a beautiful piece. This was a great way of showing how it was produced from the start to finish. 👏👍

@dafonkeusqdfg7164 4 месяца назад

Thank you paul.

@MrMikeEdie 4 месяца назад

Another cracking video. Keep it up. Thanks

@cindyharrison4191 4 месяца назад

Wonderful 👏

@pushcraft 3 месяца назад

Thanks Paul!

@johnfitzgerald4274 3 месяца назад

Thank you. Nice job.

@dpmeyer4867 3 месяца назад

thoroughly enjoyable

@davidcampbell2845 4 месяца назад

What a cracking tutorial and an excellent video.

@RanknResourceful 4 месяца назад

So beautiful.

@Paul.Sellers 4 месяца назад

Thank you! 😊

@lewphelps9890 4 месяца назад

Thank you, Paul! An excellent tutorial on basic woorworking techniques, disguised as a discussion of making a dovetail box. I think i would like the box even more if the lid handle were made in a contrasting wood. Otherwise, impeccable, as always! Happy to have been number 1,000 to give a thumbs up!

@christelmuller9198 4 месяца назад

Sehr, sehr schön Idee 👍☺️

@weekendstuff 4 месяца назад

Really nice box!

@nix8960 3 месяца назад

Amazing

@JohnSmith-xs4sx 4 месяца назад

very nice Mr.Sellers , learned a lot from that . I've been burning any volatile rags in the fire pit the same day I've used them , not to comfortable having them around :)

@jimwardlow2042 2 месяца назад

That’s the best woodworking video I’ve ever seen!

@XOR9935 4 месяца назад

Joining the others to thank you for that superbe video. I love to see the full project instead of a collection of small bits. So helpfull with beginners.

@Musicpins 3 месяца назад

fantastic Paul, so simple yet so esthetically pleasing, I enjoy the detail with the recessed bottom - I might even try to make a couple of these for my workshop.

@nix8960 3 месяца назад

Awesome as usual, thanks a lot for your motivated videos

@anthonymcnamara4002 3 месяца назад

Another fantastic video and project Paul, thank you. Makes me think that a slightly larger version would make an excellent bread bin, with the inside of the lid to be used as the cutting board if the lid is left unhinged and loose. Will (attempt to) make one this weekend.

@Thyme2sea 4 месяца назад

Thank you so much!

@Paul.Sellers 4 месяца назад

You're welcome!

@TheNewton 3 месяца назад

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="99">1:39</a>:08 So the lid hinges by using two screws whose threads bite into the LID, but passthrough the walls so the shank can rotate freely. So the screw selections matters for shank length so the threads can never bite into the lid. Prolly gotta wax the shanks a touch so there is less friction over time that may cause the threads to tighten/loosen. Could also drill the holes depths a bit differently so the screw can be unscrewed soft locking the lid.

@Heseblesens 4 месяца назад

«I trust myself less and less as I get older and older.» 😄 And we trust you more and more as we get older and older Sir! 🤭🤗

@user-mk4xc8xn6f 4 месяца назад

Спасибо! Супер!

@SweenyMarc 4 месяца назад

What a pleasure to watch Paul work. Of all things, I've got to ask what paper towel he uses though! I was surprised to see that used to finish. Every brand I have used in the kitchen easily sheds fibres if used on anything even slightly abrasive. (Perhaps Paul gets his wood surface so silky smooth there is nothing for the paper to catch on?!)

@nancyjochorbaallison3920 3 месяца назад

I have your workbook and your videos from several years ago.

@dave_ecclectic 4 месяца назад

A nice, simple box. Even a base for a non-simple box that can have inlays or carving. Leather innards. If anyone needs to remove those filed off screws you can get a _left_ hand drill bit which may remove them simply by drilling the hole. If not, then apply a _screw extractor_ to the drilled hole and out she comes.

@Hat6000 4 месяца назад

Thanks!

@trackie1957 4 дня назад

I grind the sharp edges and corners off the tip of my file to help keep me from gouging the wood in one second of inattention.

@mickp 21 день назад

Mastery

@dburd58 4 месяца назад

I'll try it but those dovetails give me trouble, maybe when I've made as many as you I'll be happy with them. Thank you for the video 👍🏼

@tbone7193 3 месяца назад

Paul, we appreciate how good of a teacher you are. You certainly do make your lessons clear. Is it possible you could do a series of videos on building a more involved piece? A table, chair, desk, dresser ??