I picked up a 2x3x8 and made a crate to hold my dog’s toys. Like we’re talking under $3 to build this. My wife gave me a list of what we need and agreed on a 10x12 outdoor workshop. Your technics on the DIY’er are great. Thanks ❤
I really love that you provide these easy/advanced projects. It's really helpful for beginners like me to get some practice and sharpen skills. It's like being in high school woodshop class. 😊
I'm at home quarantined and trying to get into woodworking to be productive, your videos are awesome, I just made a large size version of this crate, it looks great! Thanks a lot!
Just finished mine this weekend, was the perfect first project! First time doing a panel glue-up and I made a homemade jig to accurately crosscut everything to size with the circular saw. I sized the crate to fit an existing bookcase so it only took 3 1x3 using the easy version but did the handles like on the advanced version (gotta use that router). So much fun!
Nice one Steve. I like that you showed two ways to make it, one using minimum of tools and the other for those who may have progressed beyond the basics. Both let viewers create something useful and build their skills.
B-52's record on the thumbnail ! What a coincidence: Yesterday I watched their 2011 concert in Athens (Georgia) here on RU-vid. Excellent show. Excellent crates :)
REally like the simple then advanced method format. Shows beginners how we'll eventually upgrade our skills or if we already have some of the tools, we can already try some of those advanced methods. :)
always looking for beginning project, making the BMW. love that saying " If l want perfection, would use a CNC Machine. awesome". Great sight glad l found this.. Just watched your table saw for beginners. Moved to NC when l retired and. there is an old shop on the property, loaded with wood and metal equip. I restored and got running a Delta Jointer and Scroll Saw from the early 40s. work great. a Delta Table saw that is 30 yrs old. redid the table took the rust off and just keep fixing and restoring the equpiment. 10 Crafstman Radial Arm saw and many jigsaws and couple of band saws. Now l am getting into this hobby. looking forward to all your vids. thanks Steve
Just found this. Started with speed square and mini circular saw. Waiting on pipes. First time glue up! Will router the handle. Great video for different skill/tool levels.
the advance version could be a masterpiece.. but the easy version looks more like a real crate.. and i love the easy one.. thanks for the inspiration steve.. wood regards from indonesia.. ✌🏻
Your videos are so nice to watch. I learn so much just from watching your stuff, thank you for all your informations, tips and tricks. Everything you do is highly appreciated. Greetings from Germany.
Thank Steve, I just built 50 crates of the advance version that we are using in our Blue Bison Soapery retail store in Pueblo, Co this last week. I built it all from 2x4's that I cut down to size and it was a lot f work to get it done, but I learned so much about my new abilities to do some woodworking.
@@SteveRamsey was thinking of mounting three together and adding a base to make a cabinet of sorts for it. Simple and clean looking. Should be a good weekender
I have a video idea. As a new woodworker, I went on my first trip to my local big box hardware store and was overwhelmed by the choice of lumber. Could you do a quick-ish walkthrough and explain what wood would be used for what projects in your shop. I know you probably shop at a nicer lumber yard but some of us newbies just hit up the local blue and orange shops. Keep up the good work Steve!
I took a lesson from you I learned years ago, I recently got a new to me car and went to change the oil... Ended up draining the transmission fluid haha. But before I went to fill the oil and drive it I remembered your story and double checked before I did any damage to my car!
A lovely video like always. I look with fondness back upon my time when I stumbled upon your channel Steve. You have taught me a lot. Thanx for this lovely video. In the near future, I will try and buy myself a portable table saw so I can improve my woodworking game. Cheers from Holland
Awesome build Steve. Love seeing you using a hammer and not a brad nailer. Here's hoping to see you in action with more hand tools. Stanley hand plane maybe.....seem to recall you chucking a hand saw in the bin a few years back🤔🤣
Nice crate. Having made many in the past, and having contracted the manufacture of wooden crates, I find a great feature on a crate is the ability to easily stack the crates. Would love to see your ideas on that.
Funny thing is, the advanced methods box is more like a basic box, because it will hold less weight. While the beginner methods box will hold quite a lot. Great video Dr. Ramsey.
As a double-secret + advanced woodworker, I don't use free plans. Do you have a version that I can pay for, that will include 16,000 additional plans? If not, then I won't be building this. Must have Metric. Seriously though, I love the way unfinished white pine smells. I wouldn't mind having a few crates like those for just that! Happy Friday, Steve ;)
Hey Pocket! The funny thing was that your comment was held for review because you used the number 16,000 which I have on my blocked words list! And yeah...nothing beats the smell of my shop after working with pine.
Stuck in mostly 80s here. (that is such an atypical REM song I'm not surprised to read that the band is kind of ambivalent about it. Me, I like it.) Now I need to go play Planet Claire a few times...
I've built these to take the place of grocery bags. The easy version is heavier, put together with screws, and perfect for canned goods. You do get some puzzled looks when you wheel a cart in with wooden crates in it.
Hey Steve, thanks for another great video and idea. I'm not sure how to post a picture of it, but I made this today! So far I've made the big workbench and three-tier planter. Tomorrow I may try the cat tree! :-)
I have made dozens of these crates in lieu of a solid end piece I I use a 1 1/2 in pieces at the corners and slat it all the way around. saves time. I mill all my slats out of 2x4 after I square the sides and rip on the saw . glue and brad nail.
For the finger holes, I think it's easier for a beginner to use a 1" spade bit in lieu of the 3/8 starter hole. Just need to start it on one side and finish on the other to reduce tear out.
Great video as usual, but can I ask why not turn the board for the long rip at 7.00, that is, cut most of it down the middle, comfortably for about 3/4 of the length then turn the board end over and cut it in two from the other end, that way you don’t have to get too close the the blade with you hands. Just check you keep the same face against the fence.
