I Make A Jewelry Box for my Future Wife.... I Hope

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In this video I take an old TV stand a client sent back to me, and turn it into a beautiful jewelry box for my girlfriends 30th birthday. I use Wenge wood , which is awful, and white oak to make the hand cut half blind dovetail drawers. I use a router to make all the slides, and I take a hunk of solid brass and use basic woodworking tools to make custom drawer pulls.
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@JusBidniss 3 года назад

11:36 Handy tip I ran across years ago, has saved many a finish for me: Keep an old toothbrush on hand. The bristles are perfect for raking toward any bit of debris in your wet finish, and scooping it right up out of there. Plus the lines they leave are so light, they'll usually flow and fill right in, or with minimal retouching. Give it a wipe with a damp rag (damp with water or whatever the solvent for that finish) to clean the bristles before it hardens, and you can re-use it for every project.

@FearsomeWarrior 5 лет назад

Remember kids. Jewelry boxes are for day-to-day jewelry. Put your heirloom or expensive stuff somewhere anyone walking into your bedroom would never bother looking.

@John_Malecki 5 лет назад

Yes, Or sell it for woodworking tools!

@joebidenz4422 4 года назад

Hmmm sounds like you have experience in stealing jewelry.

@jeffmackdesigns 5 лет назад

Love that you show the mistakes and how to fix them, I'll keep this in mind for next year haha Turned out amazing!

@John_Malecki 5 лет назад

Haha hell ya dude! get it

@JD-be7ys 5 лет назад

John, I have made multiple gift for my wife in my journey as a woodworker. Isn't it great to see the reaction? Beautiful craftsmanship in this project, and wenge itself is awesome. Nice work.

@John_Malecki 5 лет назад

Thanks so much JD, She is loving it and so am I!

@David-fv7zg 5 лет назад

I think your best project yet. I have made a ton of jewelry boxes like this and like to use shellac as well. If you are using the blonde shellac I think you may find using a rattle can shellac a lot more forgiving and infinitely easier. 4 or 5 light coats, sanding in between and you are done. You can literally apply the next coat in 20 minutes. I can’t believe a client sent that thing back, I’m going to have to look for that podcast, I want to hear that story......Thanks again for sharing this. Dave

@John_Malecki 5 лет назад

So glad you enjoyed it David!

@piratebash368 5 лет назад

great job. Looks amazing, that's the reaction your after once you've put all that hard work in.

@John_Malecki 5 лет назад

Yea ! Thank you so much

@scottrevere5368 5 лет назад

Very nice John. Great to see a project involving hand power and fine detail work like you did here. Just surprised there wasn't another gift inside the jewelry box to further surprise her. She had a wonderful reaction though. And don't you love those 4 words of "Did you make this?". Kudos dude.

@John_Malecki 5 лет назад

Haha yea man it was great! She loves it!

@just-dl 5 лет назад

Dude, that is gorgeous. And, you made your hunny happy. And you "Reclaimed" good wood from a South bound project. Win, Win, Win, Win, Win. Just awesome, my friend.

@John_Malecki 5 лет назад

Yea we're super excited!

@cahabafallswoodworking5885 5 лет назад

Looks great, John. Love the inclusion of the brass! Also, I wish my mistakes were so easily fixed! Great video, brother

@731Woodworks 5 лет назад

OH NO! You told her age! You better build a dog house now! You'll be in it lol. Just kidding. Good job. Love your videos and how you edit them. Keep up the great work!

@John_Malecki 5 лет назад

Hahaha shes proud of it! I got approval haha

@731Woodworks 5 лет назад

@@John_Malecki lol awesome! Wish ya'll all the best!

@flyingfool5215 3 месяца назад

Him mentioning brass dulling tools reminded me to sharpen my steel working tools 😆

@NonNone-qm4zi 20 дней назад

Nice work.. ... and no pocket hole screws, biscuits or dominoes.. just good joinery. 👍👍

@MrCk1234567890 4 года назад

You’re lucky your girl likes you to build her stuff! Mine is always complaining about getting “stupid wooden stuff she doesn’t need” every holiday lmao

@uprzjustkozz5233 5 лет назад

Sara your a lucky lady good looking and works with hands !! Good job on the jewelry box love it..

@John_Malecki 5 лет назад

Thank you i'll relay the message !

@Kinghavs 4 года назад

Love to see some one show genuine appreciation like the woman in the video did.. nothing motivates like gratitude

@modustrial 5 лет назад

reclaimed wenge?? Thats a first! Nice build brother!

@weberwoodshop 5 лет назад

Flockin’ beautiful work! Love the handmade brass pulls.

@John_Malecki 5 лет назад

thanks Blake !

@PeterOConnl 5 лет назад

Nice work buddy. Lovely reaction too, there's no greater feeling than your work truly appreciated by a loved one.

@John_Malecki 5 лет назад

Yea she truly loves it

@theowo1 4 года назад

The contrast between the wengé (that's how we write it in the Netherlands) and the oak is so beautiful!! My brother in law made two furniture pieces for his graduation with both oak and wengé. I think I will make some out of wengé and oak or maple or something as well! Keep up the good work!

@mikethompson6713 5 лет назад

First you tell her age, then you finally make her the personalized jewelry box she wanted, so you make it out of scrap lumber. Oh my, you have chosen the hard path my friend. Lol, the box turned out beautiful.

@John_Malecki 5 лет назад

Hahaha she doesnt mind at all

@MikeTatman 5 лет назад

Who are the 4 sorry souls that disliked this video. That box came out amazing. Thanks for all the kick ass content John. Love the channel!!

@John_Malecki 5 лет назад

Thanks MIke! im sure you can scroll the comments and find out some gems haha

@JordanWoodwerx 5 лет назад

Nice build John, your girlfriends response was awesome, totally appreciative!! Thanks man!

@diamond6256 Год назад

So pretty. You knocked out of the park. Lucky girl.

@EthanCarterDesigns 5 лет назад

Unbelievably nice, John! Those brass pulls really make the piece!

@John_Malecki 5 лет назад

Yea they might be my favorite part

@troysgarage 4 года назад

Perfect gift and the perfect reaction! You NAILED it! 🙌🏼

@harry3338 2 года назад

Maleck, you got it at Ikea right? Yeah yeah it was on sale! Wise words

@thedrizz1913 5 лет назад

Super nice! That wenge really popped when you put the finish on it!

@John_Malecki 5 лет назад

Yea it’s pretty. Just sucksssss to work with

@thedrizz1913 5 лет назад

@@John_Malecki is that the stuff that splinters like crazy? Dart sized.

@davegraham608 5 лет назад

I’m not surprised she loved it. It’s beautiful. Good work sir.

@John_Malecki 5 лет назад

Quite beautiful indeed thank you!

@martinwilliams9098 3 года назад

Very attractive jewellery box very nice 👍

@KSFWG 5 лет назад

It turned out really nice! Glad she loves it.

@John_Malecki 5 лет назад

Im glad too my friend1

@nancygoodman8273 4 года назад

Thanks again for your craftsmanship and making this jewelry box for your wife.

@mcdazz2011 5 лет назад

Fantastic job - looks great.

@John_Malecki 5 лет назад

Thanks so much !

@jasonanderson1154 2 года назад

Gotta be honest, I fully expected her to open on of the drawers and there would be a ring in there. Great work, never heard of wenge but it's a beautiful wood.

@Fixthisbuildthat 5 лет назад

Her ring will look good in that box :)

@John_Malecki 5 лет назад

hahaha yes it will

@tomsdreamshopworx 5 лет назад

Great work all around! Really loved the simple design of the drawer pulls. At first I thought you would drill and screw them in. The angled design is so much cleaner. Might have to borrow that one. Congrats on the engagement!!

@John_Malecki 5 лет назад

Yea the dovetail is quite clever!

@JNDCreations 5 лет назад

Phenomenal work John! Hopefully one day I’ll get to your skill level! Keep up the great vids!

@John_Malecki 5 лет назад

Just practice! haha its not that hard! crush it

@smc4lcc 5 лет назад

Great job on the build! Had a lot of fun watching it, i really need to do a project with dovetails. I'm glad she enjoyed the gift, although i'm not surprised, it turned out really great. Thanks again John!

@John_Malecki 5 лет назад

ya dude you gotta try some dovetails, theyre awesome!

@Alientek2044 5 лет назад

Nice work man. Happy wife happy life!

@John_Malecki 5 лет назад

I heard that rumor somewhere

@WayWoodworking 5 лет назад

As soon as I saw you as a metal worker you put on a sweet spin move into a woodworker... Jimmy Diresta 2.0! This box turned out amazing!

@John_Malecki 5 лет назад

Hahah hopefully someday i can be 1/5 of what jimmy is haha

@WayWoodworking 5 лет назад

@@John_Malecki something tells me you have that spread covered already. Sand bagger! Well played!

@StuffUCanMake 5 лет назад

Those brass handles rock!!

@John_Malecki 5 лет назад

Thank yoU!

@jacegarth 2 года назад

In case anyone's curious... the black powder being added after the black paint is called Flocking Powder (or Flocking Fiber).

@topsaw 5 лет назад

Great, informative video. Really like the project. I teach high school woodshop and would love to use it in my classes if that is ok. Thank you.

@John_Malecki 5 лет назад

Sure show em all!

@bleugaze 4 года назад

I don't think that could've gone any better! You deserve it. That was a really beautiful tasteful design

@scottsimpey2965 5 лет назад

That turned out awesome. When you were doing the first bit of routering I was thinking “ dude you really got to get Makita’s cordless router” but then you bust that out later on. I have one and absolutely love it.

@John_Malecki 5 лет назад

Hahah ya i keep specific bits in each one and that one just happened to have the up spiral

@FredMcIntyre 5 лет назад

Beautiful work John! 😍👍🏻👊🏻

@John_Malecki 5 лет назад

Thanks Fred !

@rustictrough8814 5 лет назад

Beautiful build ...and congrats to you both!

@John_Malecki 5 лет назад

Thank you so much !

@LaraCroftCP 11 месяцев назад

*Me who`s attracted by exotic wood and Handworking* Oha! thats a really beautifull present! You´re a little bit like me, i show loved people my affektion too by making something with my own Hands and a bit of my soul. because everything you made habe some soul of you😊! I hope your future Wife like it as much as i like it. LG Lara

@lauchlanstill6677 4 года назад

Curious to why the prior people didn’t like that tv cabinet

@frank_texas7400 3 года назад

probably cause it looks like a walmart media center but instead of carboard is made out of hardwood

@MoscaWoodworking 5 лет назад

interesting... I usually go with PINS first for through dovetail, but never seen this technique on half blind. very good job overall

@John_Malecki 5 лет назад

Yea it was stupid. I completely regret that choice hahah

@christinecahill2874 5 лет назад

Hey john, funny thing is i just picked uo a piece of 4 quarter wenge. 5" wide by 6' long. Cost me $98... i wasnt in the market for any. The piece caught my eye and automatically like 5 ideas popped into my head so i took it. So yeah, you're right saying it's expensive. And that piece you made had alot. I deal with just designers. No clients, and when they mess up its on them so they can watch there commission go bye bye!! Not my problem. You kinda have to be like that though. Especially in new york. Someone has to pay for my time and materials. I don't eat any of that unless it's from my own doing. Which has happened a time or two....lol great job on the box & congratulations with your lady.

@John_Malecki 5 лет назад

Sounds awesome!

@ericwilliams538 2 года назад

Hey, I change my mind again, I want that entertainment console now.

@cabman86 2 года назад

I would love that band saw! Nine will only take a 1/2" blade and can only cur 5" high.

@cherylj7460 4 года назад

Oh, VERY beautiful box!

@StudioJLT 5 лет назад

You killed it - well made!

@John_Malecki 5 лет назад

thank you !

@Relax-ge2uf Год назад

Your skills are awesome that jewelry box looks mint

@jonwills4670 5 лет назад

Beautiful jewelry box and congrats on the engagement! 👊🏻

@John_Malecki 5 лет назад

thanks so much jon!

@smudgiebear6451 5 лет назад

Beautiful box dude, you do really nice work.

@John_Malecki 5 лет назад

Thank you!

@eatdrinkwineguy 2 года назад

Nice build!

@FOMI1970 5 лет назад

It's clear that your wife love it and happy with it , and you know what they say , happy wife happy life .

@adamvanderswaagh8983 5 лет назад

Really enjoying the content lately, John. Keep up the great work!

@John_Malecki 5 лет назад

Thanks Adam!

@ryanflory7549 9 месяцев назад

I've been watching these videos for about two years and I'm just about to attempt two jewelry boxes as christmas gifts, wish me luck

@martbert 4 года назад

John...You made something beautiful for the most special person in your life and you shared it with us. Thank you Sarah. John... wood glue, how does it work? Can you tell us about it some time?

@RCW-Designs 5 лет назад

This was beautiful. I think I might try to build something like this for my wife. Her birthday is in July, so I have enough time to mess up 2 or 3 times first haha.

@John_Malecki 5 лет назад

Hahaha for sure have enough time !

@RCW-Designs 5 лет назад

@@John_Malecki four kids and a full time job away from woodworking. Dont jinx me lol.

@secondwind75 5 лет назад

Great project, John. Tedious work but worth it. She's adorable. You better get a ring on that finger soon, big daddy! Though I think she's staying put seeing your dedication. :-) Box turned out perfect and looks great, man. Nice work all around. Troy

@John_Malecki 5 лет назад

Thanks Troy. I’m hoping this holds her off for a bit haha

@secondwind75 5 лет назад

🤞🏻Keepin em crossed for ya, bro! Haaa!

@lanceharper2099 5 лет назад

awesome - one of my favorites yet

@John_Malecki 5 лет назад

Thanks lance !

@BearCreekWoodworking 5 лет назад

Awesome Build John! I'm sure your girlfriend will always treasury this jewelry box!

@John_Malecki 5 лет назад

I sure hope so !

@baldwinpat8123 3 года назад

*TopFineWoodworking. Com* , is a very comprehensive woodworking book! It breaks every little thing down, utilizing words, drawings, real pictures, and different diagrams. It`s unbelievably informative and helps me feel like I could help my sibling while we make our furniture together.?

@lissie3669 4 года назад

This is so cute and the box is beautiful!

@elizabethkim1558 3 года назад

WOW It's gorgeous - also, love the music lolol watched the whole thing!

@MultiTom1956 5 лет назад

It's extremely beautiful 👌wish I had tools and wood that you guys have 😊Thank uou

@John_Malecki 5 лет назад

thank you so much !

@jacegarth 2 года назад

What happened to the blog post for this project? It's not listed on your blog anymore, and in this video I'm having great trouble trying to figure out the thicknesses and sizes for each piece of wood you're using.

@pompier1301 2 года назад

Good day John, I have to make a jewelry box for my mother in law. I searched RU-vid and found your video. First, i love love love the classey brass tab pull outs as it really contrasts the dark wenge ! Fantastic work. I have a question, the main box....do you remember how thick you made the walls ? Keep up the great content !

@MCsCreations 4 года назад

BEAUTIFUL job, John! Really nicely done!!! 😃 For her own good it's better she's still with you!!! 😂 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

@baldwinpat8123 3 года назад

This woodworking book *TopFineWoodworking. Com* contains a great deal of details about woodwork. There are some designs in the book but it is primarily explaining the procedure of how to do various things and what tools to use to accomplish them. In general, this book fulfilled my basic desire to learn about wood working.?

@keirfarnum6811 4 года назад

Beautiful piece for a beautiful girl; lucky guy!

@michaelpotase 5 лет назад

That came out awesome. Next time pay you light bill. hahaha

@John_Malecki 5 лет назад

Haha damn 50mph winds.

@williamcarey4939 4 года назад

What is the powder that you use in the drawers and the top? I just need the name of the stuff please, thank you. I love watching your videos by the way you have taught me a lot of different things to try out.

@Kinghavs 4 года назад

William Carey smh i know.. i dont even do this stuff but i need to know what the hell that was

@williamcarey4939 4 года назад

@@Kinghavs it's called flocking. I just did some searching online and found it. Hopefully this helps.

@hallowed45 5 лет назад

very cool..im actually working on a jewelry box now

@John_Malecki 5 лет назад

thats awesome Doug! Hope it turns out awesome!

@coreypo1124 5 лет назад

Great job! And congrats man!!

@John_Malecki 5 лет назад

Thanks Corey

@glastenburydesignsoutdoors8039 5 лет назад

Really great build, I've never actually watched anyone do the flocking before.

@John_Malecki 5 лет назад

yea its a cool process

@xeric42 5 лет назад

Nice flocking work!

@John_Malecki 5 лет назад

Thanks Scott!

@Yusufmasron 5 лет назад

nice work John

@John_Malecki 5 лет назад

Thank you Yusuf!

@hazembata 5 лет назад

I dig it.

@John_Malecki 5 лет назад

Thanks Hazem

@sandeepkadam711 5 лет назад

So much hard work ur doing bro

@John_Malecki 5 лет назад

you know it !

@rickygore9334 2 года назад

What was the black powder you used for inside the drawers? Really nice job!

@williamclark9743 2 года назад

Noticed the Marine Corps colors on your wall. Did you serve?

@joecantrell7489 4 года назад

That's flocking cool!!

@oliverreedslovechild 5 лет назад

Hi John, new sub and bell ringer here. Great looking project and great music too! Really jealous of your shop though.

@John_Malecki 5 лет назад

Thank you! appreciate the sub!

@billdiehl156 4 года назад

Couldn’t tell from her reaction. Did she love it? Cool project!

@igorsamsonov606 5 лет назад

Nice work!!!

@John_Malecki 5 лет назад

Thanks Igor!

@Veashin 3 года назад

Most appreciative wife ever

@SouthernStyleDIY 5 лет назад

Great build as always! With a gift that nice, she might just marry you haha! Those dovetails look awesome too!

@John_Malecki 5 лет назад

She said yes! So we’re on the right path gaha

@ASliceofWoodWorkshop 5 лет назад

Man that sucks that piece was sent back. That would have sucked if you burned it haha. Box came out awesome

@John_Malecki 5 лет назад

haha ya when you have 5 points of contact, you have way too much opportunity to make mistakes. Live and learn!

@jeffp53090 5 месяцев назад

Nice work. How do you ensure that the drawer runners are exactly where they need to be?

@cherylj7460 4 года назад

Hey John! I want to make jewelry boxes, so have been reading up on corrosive materials in wood, adhesives, etc. There’s a lot of scientific information out there regarding humidity, temperature, release of sulfuric and acetic gases, etc. Bottom line, how is your girlfriends silver jewelry faring? Any tarnish? Less tarnish? I’m now using pacific silver cloth - works well. Of course gold is safe, but nice jewelry can now be made from gold filled (base metal under gold), vermeil, (gold plated silver) and even gold plated brass. What do you think?

@austinvickymoore3656 Год назад

What in the heck is that flocking tool you used?! That's neat! Great job man I want to make someone like this for my wife. But in bed side table type of way!

@pharsideflip 4 года назад

This was awesome!!

@michaelellis9089 5 лет назад

Great video!!! Love the details 2 questions when are you going to get a small mill for your brass work, and the second WHY DIDN'T YOU SING YOUR POOR LITTLE HEART OUT!!🤣 love your jig the songs sounded like Chris LeDoux!

@John_Malecki 5 лет назад

hahah I dont know if i have room for a mill quite yet. and i was singing the whole build, it just didnt make the edit hahah