WOODWORKING, A Tool Chest For Alec Steele 

The commentary at the end was spot on. I believe both you and Alec are accomplishing your mission. For the record, you both have inspired me tremendously.

Nice touch on the Robertson screws lol Only thing more Canadian than that would be finishing it with Maple syrup

I love how you use the damascus chisel to make this :) well done

Not only was the chisel wrought for you by Alec Steele a spectacular piece of work, but this box you created for him in return is a thing of rare beauty. Your outstanding craftsmanship and art was then capped off by the soulfulness of what it really means to be a father. I was the same way with my son when he was tiny. He's 14 now...big as me...and we're not just father and son, but we're best friends. But back to your work -- thank you both (you and Alec) for sharing your excellence with us.

I love the sight of you using the Chisel of Power to build the Chest of Awe!

That is why you are the Samurai. The mix of hand and power tools, the choice of music and your comments at the end told a compelling story. Thank you for sharing your passion and thank you for inspiring the next generation. Outstanding!

Because of your videos I'm diving back into woodworking. I'm expecting my first child at the end of this summer, and I want to create a handmade gift for my son that he will be able to cherish for a lifetime. THIS video specifically inspired me as to what I'll make for him - a toy box. I'm an amateur, I don't have many tools, but I will pour my love and sweat into a simple box that I hope can barely resemble to beauty that you make. Well done sir, well done.

I was so mesmerized by your craftsmanship. My Dad (watching from Heaven) was a carpenter by day and a wood working magician by night. You brought back fond memories of days gone by. Your craftsmanship is a gift. Thank you for sharing it with us.

Jesse, I started a woodworking business last year because of you. Your videos have inspired me to pursue this dream that has been mine since I was a boy. I'm happy to say that I'm turning away work because I'm so busy, and my craftsmanship has improved substantially because of your help. I have also connected with several other men in the area that had similar dreams, and we together serve a population of over 100,000 people with great woodworking. Thanks again for your passion, and your creativity!

The Beauty of working with your hands and the satisfaction you get at the end of a project is like watching your child born. I've been working with wood and other materials since I was 13 yrs. old. It has became a lost art and passion. I'm loving to see channels like yours and Alex's taking off and introducing people to the joys of labor. Me, myself have been reinvigorated to get out and continue what our fathers,fathers,father taught them.

you are a very inspiring person, i left school (in March) and became a craftsman and I'm so damn happy to be able to spend the time I have, working with wood and make the costumers happy thank you Greets from Austria

Jesse, I know I am just one of many but I want you to know that because of you, I started to doing woodworking. I started by buying my first chisel set a year ago and haven't looked back since. Currently creating a timber framed tool chest in a woodworking class that I signed up for this spring. Again, it's because of the amazing craftsmanship that I see you produce that inspired me to "create." Just want to say thanks for all you do and your willingness to share it with us all!

This colab was one of internet's finest moments.

Alec Steele sent me, the joy in his video upon receiving this was incredible. You guys have clearly formed a brotherhood of respect, and for sharing a glimpse of that with us, I thank you sir.

I don't think I've ever commented on one of your videos before- but I just wanted to say- This whole thing was totally on point. The entire concept of the collaboration with Alec- as well as the quality of the work you both sent to each other- absolutely on point. The design and execution of this chest- on point. Video editing and music- on point. And even the rant at the end- it's a message that I believe in. It's the reason I follow you guys and the reason that my life is centered on the mastery of my craft and the creation of awesome stuff. You guys rule. Great work.

First video I have watched of you, was you demonstrating how to make a scarf joint. I have seen numerous amounts of your videos since. As you hoped at the end of this video, that we would be inspired to get out and create. I have been blessed with that bug! Working out of my basement now, I watch these and have my sights set high to one day quit my full time job to become a full time traditional wood craftsmen. What a joy I have found in it. Not to mention purpose. This modern culture consists of so much consumption in our day to day lives. To live in a opposite lifestyle and to create! Very fulfilling... May you have encouragement and blessings in your life as what you have helped do for me.

What is really beautiful is that two incredibly talented craftsmen discovered each other because of RU-vid and a huge mutual respect was gained. And we get to see this amazing respect flourish into a genuine friendship and we get to see how they make incredibly beautiful gifts for one another! Absolutely beautiful and fantastic! This is what RU-vid was designed for! Thank you for sharing!

Great to see two people sharing their passion and joy. One doesn't get the same excitement receiving a gift from a big box store. My Father is a finishing carpenter so I get it. They still have on display that crazy long neck bird that I made in shop in grade 9. That was 41 years ago.

Absolutely brilliant. Seriously, it is content like this that has indeed motivated me get out into my workshop more. Thanks so much for sharing, Jesse :)

that seed has grown in me, because of you and all other woodworker on RU-vid, I decided to buy some tools and started doing some projects. I am barely starting, but I enjoy it a lot, and all videos I am watching make me want to do even more. thanks for your effort.

You forgot to send him a robertson screwdriver bit so he could open the crate you sent it in. LOL Awesome craftsmanship on the tool box.

The joys of gift giving made manifest. Two talented guys collaborating over 6192 crow flight miles creating for each other beautiful artifacts. I'm gobsmacked

Best collaboration ever!

I think Alec liked your gift ! Can't wait to see the hardware . This is why we drive ourselves to excel . Appreciation is everything !

Amazing collaboration, definitely worth subscribing!

I just finished watching Alec unbox the box. WOW! What a great work of art! Much appreciated. Peace be with you.

Love the content Samurai! Keep up the awesome work!

Alec sent me to your channel and now I have to thank him ! Very nice work sir, you and Alec are true craftsmen much respect and thanks.

Samurai! You are a freaking monster! That was so amazing. I want to put that on eternal loop! Very very cool!

Thanks to you Mr. Samurai, I found Alec Steels site after his chisel to you. This morning, I saw his video then watched your build. I make sawdust from which some neat stuff comes. You both are an inspiration to me. Thank you both for your brotherhood of craftsmen, artists.

Excellent video and well edited,

This was the greatest you tube collaboration of all time. I mean like seriously you and Alec are the two most amazing craftsmen on you tube in skill but also in your uplifting personality. Keep up the amazing work👍

you are a real artist

just watched Alec unbox your box. you have to be on cloud nine for the way you made him feel. I truly think this is the best gift of art he has ever recived. you have outdone yourself on this box for Alex. thanks for sharing

Actually the 'tripodmalfuncion' looks very statisfying! do such thing more often ;)

Brilliant. Can see the joy in you making things. Something that too many people don't understand. So satisfying to watch.

Damn that chisel is nice

Thank you for the encouragement you and Alec put on y'alls channels. I also like to bless others and get out there and help. I hope others will do the same. Keep up the good work!!

The last 3 minutes of this video are the best signoff I have seen from the Samurai. Go make Saw Dust people :D

as someone who was in professional carpentry for a while before health issues stopped me from working at 200-300 ft heights or on the outside of skyscrapers I am so glad that I have found your channel, Alex's channel, The Essential Craftsman's channel and Capt. Eddie Castelin's channel . All four of you fine men are such wonderful Craftsmen who want to share you knowledge with others and make it a better world. If there were a way to join the four of you I would because you are setting an example that young men today need to see of what it is like to be a gentleman​, a Craftsman ( and remove the mistery behind some of these professions) and a role model for being a man's man in today's world where there are few of them! now, if you will excuse me, I have to see if my supplies have arrived for me to make Japanese fountain pens by hand in the old ways of the master. I wish you all have a wonderful week.

Alec says "Thank you!"

Please do not stop living your passion because that also is what makes us like both your channels : IT'S REAL, BEAUTIFUL and IT'S QUALITY. On both crafting and human level. Please do more colab together, because from what you've shown us you can only enhance each other's craft. Thanks for sharing all this

ONE CHEST TO RULE THEM ALL

I enjoy the sounds of life in the background. A good father always has his kid around him when he is enjoying life and making something.

You're a master skilled carpenter, Alec sent me here.

I am a retired inside machinist. I have built a lot of stuff out of steel. Transferred some machinist knowledge into woodworking 15 ish yrs. ago. and have built a lot of good stuff. I love to build a box, and your tool chest is a work of art for sure. I will build one, and hope it comes out as beautiful as yours !! Thanks for sharing .

Not sure but I think he liked it.

Thank you Samurai I have been watching for a while, I have always crafted but now my work is more inspired by you and those like you

So....you used Robertson screws. Well played.😂

Your discussion AFTER the build.....was the best part of the whole video ! Thanks for sharing !!!

Thank you for the 'rant' (your word, not mine) at the end of the video!

There is something calming about the sound of wood being cut by a sharp piece of iron,, a very nice job and good on you for keeping those tools alive

Bye?! What about "Samurai OUT!"? :P You definitely inspire me. Soon I'll have room to start experimenting and failing with woodworking. And all of this is your "fault" :P

Truly a samurai! From a tool and die makers eyes you are truly masterful. Music, editing, and production are top class, keep them coming.

I've first read the title "tool Vest for Alec" so I spent the whole video wondering what the heck was going on

Alec said to say thankyou so very much for this beautiful box that he will pass down through the generations of his family!

Did he paint all his tools black to avoid advertising???

because of people like you on here are the reason that I'm in woodworking today & now for the rest of my life so thank you. samurai brother Hood

Great vid Samurai! Can you please make me something? Thanks in advance

I just watched both videos.... I thank you for showing us what craftsmanship is all about !! Great collaboration !!!!!!!

It's another "how a carpenter says I love you" video

Glad to see you guys having the craftsmanship sharing experience. We need more of this in our world. You guys rock!

Great stuff Alec and Jesse...addicted to both...love the things they make...love the way they encourage others to get out and let their creative juices flow and keep their hands busy. Thank you gentlemen.

Beautiful work. Brings back memories of working with my grandfather in his cabinet shop. I could smell the fresh sawn cherry watching this.

Came from Alec Steele and subbed immediately. 2 of the hardest working master craftsmen on RU-vid. Thanks for the inspiration, guys!

I was blown away by the workbench a while ago now and now have m.s and it's very difficult to work ..I spend a lot of time doing woodworking projects inspired by you ...i enjoy all of your videos and especially your inspirational qoutes thankyou

Absolutely great! My two favorite craftsmen met in cyberspace. Pure Ji Ching: "... what is the same or the same, spiritually or ideally related.This will be the point where you resonate on each other, where you multiply each other's strength ..."

That is a gorgeous chest, Señor Samurai! The craftsmanship and, dare I say it, love that went in to it is evident. It was a rare treat to watch Alec Steele open it... it was like a thousand Christmases rolled in to one! Bless you both!

you and alec are both equally great world class craftsmen ..i enjoyed watching these videos a whole lot better than anything on tv thats for sure ..thank you both

Samurai Carpenter yeaaay! Strikes again. and I would say I'm hooked, been a Carpenter over 30yrs and now got my taste for Japanese way of Framing. I have now made several wooden mallets your saw horses, got my Japanese saws and a couple chisels from ebay. Building a deck and your workbench with my friend who turned me on to you in the first place. Even made myself a piece pipe. Your videos always fire me up its a new perspective on the job I have always loved so much. Thank You!

Thanks to craftsmen like you, the only things holding me back are money and a old-injury induced disability. You, Alec and others have inspired me to move forward with a return to crafting with wood, metal, plastic, fabric and other things and documenting the journey. Again, you are an inspiration... By the way, that tripod "malfunction" was cool, how it panned down to the tools as you timelapsed. Keep up with the awesomeness.

That is a very worthy gift. Simple, elegant, with some subtle technical challenges showcasing your skill as well as your signature joinery, I love his maker's mark on the dome top. Well done, Samurai, well done.

I'm a machinist by trade. Watching you sculpt that wood by hand was amazing! It can be hard enough making metal behave when cutting it via CNC; but you made a more squirmy medium behave by hand. I doff my cap.

For what it's worth, watching you always gets me pumped to go and get some woodworking done man.

Thank you, Samurai Carpenter for this video... that's what I call the craftsmanship brotherhood.

You guys definitely did each other right... such craftsmanship on both ends... Great job, both of you.. I am a huge fan of you both. Thanks for sharing.

Jesse and Alec, these guys are absolute stars and a real inspiration. This might just be the best thing that ever hit RU-vid so far. Keep it up guys!

Sending greetings from the other coast... New Brunswick! Thank you and Alec for the inspiration! This is why doing "stuff" is so important. Cheers!

You are the Man! This video made me smile and I love your "Rant" at the end. You've got a kind heart and I see that in you. I just wanted to pass on some positive Vibes... Have a great day everyone reading this. Peace

I'm not a craftsmen (yet) but this mentality to create and putting passion to what I do inspires me from programming a layout for a site or even creating a simple database I always put all my passion and keep finding ways to keep improving. Keep the artistic flames going.

Thank you, Samurai! I like your mixing up of power and hand tool techniques to show how many different ways joints can be cut.

Thank you for doing this for Alec and thank you for sharing this with all of us keep up the good work.

It is an absolute joy to see such clear passion manifested in such craftsmanship. Love it.

Loving it! This was superb! Not only the video editing but of course also the craftsmanship on the actual piece! Greetings from a German software guy living in Japan. Love your videos. Keep up the good work. Thank you.

I could watch sharp tools making curls all day long. Great work, sir. Love both of your channels.

It is so awesome to see two awesome craftsmen come together and now are awesome Friends for life. Wish the whole World could learn from these great Craftmen are friends God be with both of you.... Thanks

i could not agreed more , being a 26 year ebeniste living in Canada mostly B.C. and Quebec, facing the adversity of cheep mass production as created lot's of hardship for us craftsmen true the years , i think that what you guys do is phenomenal and hope that pep's will wake up and pick a piece of metal or wood and see the hidden gem in it and get busy creating something unique and priceless , remember you get what you pay for , so stop paying start making .

Hey There Jesse, I felt compelled to write you. I made a mistake a year ago and stopped watching your videos, there were several reasons. Foremost perhaps was my own ego and insecurity with being a 50 year old carpenter. Cutting to the chase , I get it. "IT" meaning, what you are doing. You are the quintessential renaissance man. You, my friend I have never met, have a contagious passion that exudes . And I must add I have realized you are not just a talented woodworker but you show humility and kindness and I suspect you are an honorable husband and father. I would be remiss if I didn't confess that I shed many tears watching your video on making the urn for your cousins daughter. I salute you and respect your passion as an artist with wood and your attention to be a legitimate craftsman. I wish you much success and thank you for lighting the fire inside me to strive for excellence in my work.

Just watched Alec's unboxing video... you knocked his socks off! Fantastic job! I think that's called keeping the CANADIAN end up!

I actually watched Alex forge the hinges before this video. I love to see the grain popping; The end result will be a one of a kind chest. Well done!

Thanks for the wonderful, creative, and simple spirit of woodworking project. I live in an apartment so low noise is paramount. I started to use the Japanese manual methods and came across your projects and how you make them. I have been hooked ever since. Thanks for these wonderful videos. Please continue to make them.

Screwed up a project 2 days ago, this gave me back the will to keep going. Really enjoy these creative and handcrafted projcts. I work on a small balcony, its a pain in the butt😁 Keep up the awesome videos and thanks for them!!!

Thank you so much for showing such a variety of techniques in one video. I am still at the very beginning of my wood working, and be able to see several different ways to skin a cat all at the same time was really educational. Thanks again.

Elegantly Simple. Thank you & Alec for inspiring a new generation

You're not only giving an inspiring example of a master craftsman, you're also showing how to be a good father, how to love life, how to be humane. Thank you!

Man, I DO GET INSPIRED. I have played your rant over several times just to feel the wibes. I feel the passion, and I do want to create. I follow young Mr. Steele also and his eagerness and passion can be almost overwhelming sometimes. I do wish I was younger though, but I know it is never to late. I have this boring IT job; I used to have the passion for it but after 30 years I'm empty. I started to build up my metal work shop a few years ago, inspired by RU-vidrs such as yourself, with a mill, a lathe, a drill press, a band saw and a welder and it has unlocked my creativity. I love every minute I spend in the shop, and just want to work there all day log. So keep up the good job, its working!!

High energy from both of you and great workmanship. Enjoyed the collaboration. Yes, people need to make something.

My dad and I created a fine furniture woodworking LLC that we have been slowly growing over the last 14 months. It all started with your workbench video. Then, when you and Alec hooked up on gifting each other things, I'm hooked even more. Thanks for renewing true craftsmanship.

Great video, glad to see you and Alec working together, love both of your channels. I'm currently doing all my woodworking under a carport tent in my backyard, so your comment at the end really speaks to me, I'm going outside!!

Thank you so much for sharing your passion and enthusiasm with the world. There is nothing more personally rewarding than creating something with your hands and having the privelage of someone as equally talented in their craft accepting it so gratefully as a gift. Aside from my children, the legacy I hope to leave on this earth once Im gone is having had the opportunity to pass some of my knowledge on and instill passion for life and craft within another. You and Alec do this in every video thats uploaded. I truly hope we see a wave of new-age, old craftspeople spring to life and cross every first world country of the globe like a tsunami. Fist bump from the land down under. Love your work mate