Beyond Expectations: The Incredible Surprises of Crafting this Wooden Foot Locker

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11 ай бұрын

Making boxes is fun and easy, and if you make one a little larger it called a Footlocker or Boot Locker and it is one of the most fun projects I have made in years, I used Pine for the main box and laminated Cherry Plywood for the top and made is small enough to easily pack around but large enough to hold items, often of value, that many people might get attached to like Baseball or Basketball Cards, Books, Pictures, Clothes, Jewelry and even Collectables and Family Heirloom items, and so many ways to make a mini trunk like this like Box Joint or Dovetail Joinery, Butt Joints of Dowels, and how to decorate the Footlocker, hand painted pictures, laser etchings, carved designs, CNC cut designs ... list is endless, and these wooden boxes will last forever unlike plastic totes that become brittle, crack and break over the years, this wooden footlocker will last a lifetime ...
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@jonasvaleisa 11 ай бұрын

Cherry on top, literally :)

@knecht105 11 ай бұрын

LOL ... I missed that, brilliant !!

@mikefondren2385 11 ай бұрын

I really like watching projects where you use the Dowelmax! Please show more.

@knecht105 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Mike, I really do love the tool, will be using it more in the future too

@jamesbeattie1342 Ай бұрын

Always a great job like watching your videos

@alanmullock381 11 ай бұрын

Brilliant example of a simple, basic box Colin👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😎😎😎😎

@knecht105 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Alan 👍

@debluetailfly 11 ай бұрын

I like wooden boxes. They don't have the curved corners and handle recesses that make plastic totes so unusable. And you can stack them and they won't crush. You can make them any size you choose. You can make them utilitarian, or make them works of art. Wish hardware wasn't getting so expensive, and some of it is so cheaply made these days. I would like to make some similar to the one you show, but with a lip where the lid closes. That way, they could be used for camping, and if they were in the bed of a pickup and I drive through a rainstorm, I will find my gear dry when I go to set up camp.

@knecht105 11 ай бұрын

Yup, all excellent points, thanks Daniel

@pitsnipe5559 11 ай бұрын

Reminds me of what they called cruise boxes when I was in the Navy. Usually, you would get one made when you’re ready to retire.

@pedroe5576 11 ай бұрын

Wow... thats beautiful. I see why you said it was ine of your must fun projects. It also reflects a piece of your soul in it. I will try my own box soon. Congrats from Mexico 😊

@knecht105 11 ай бұрын

Interesting comment, I have never thought of woodworking like that ... very insightful, thank you

@SteveH-TN 8 ай бұрын

Just discovered your channel yesterday. I really enjoyed watching your videos and have reviewed my knowledge & been inspired. Appreciate your taking time time to share your knowledge and experience.

@bluzizalright 11 ай бұрын

My father build these type of boxes for tools, etc. I still have a couple from the early 1970’s.

@WalterRiggs 11 ай бұрын

I notice you didn’t show that critical fourth cut on the box top. :D. That’s the one where I always kill my boxes

@twauster 11 ай бұрын

Looks like wedges and painter's tape is the trick here :) I liked that!

@knecht105 11 ай бұрын

Yes, I inadvertently skipped a cut but the I did include the last cut which is taping the box with the wedges so it cuts more evenly

@lloydbannister8062 11 ай бұрын

Awesome boot locker I am going to try making one of those it looks great but I have to ask where did you buy the doweling jig

@hotdogpowder 11 ай бұрын

It's a Dowelmax Dowel Jig

@knecht105 11 ай бұрын

Yes, dowelmax is available from Rockler or you can google dowelmax and purchase direct from manufacturer

@jakewoodworkingKH 11 ай бұрын

Good idea brother Thank for sharing

@MCsCreations 11 ай бұрын

Beautiful work, Colin! Amazing looking box! 😃 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

@knecht105 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! Will do!

@josephkerley363 11 ай бұрын

Great idea! Gonna pursue this one. Thanks!

@02bigkev 11 ай бұрын

I'm in the prosses of making one of these and you have given some great ideas.

@knecht105 11 ай бұрын

Perfect, thanks

@Void_And_Absent 11 ай бұрын

I like it.

@knecht105 11 ай бұрын

Thank you

@RideAcrossTheRiver 11 ай бұрын

Perfect to hide a jelly doughnut!

@HGS5601 11 ай бұрын

Hi Colin I was missing you !

@keithhaycraft3765 11 ай бұрын

I made a version of this when our daughter was a child. I fastened 19x19mm posts in each corner, then made an internal tray which sat on the 4 posts. I did this so I could rotate her toys through the box. When she was getting bored with some toys I would put them in the bottom of the box & brought some from the bottom and put them in the tray soshe felt (a bit) like she was getting new toys occasionally.

@randygriffin1589 11 ай бұрын

I make boxes like this by using old cabinet doors. Tops, all four sides. Really easy

@knecht105 11 ай бұрын

Great idea!

@214rwoz 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for all your time and effort.

@knecht105 11 ай бұрын

appreciate it ...

@seymourwrasse3321 9 ай бұрын

You should have mentioned you used a edge-glued panel from a big box store for the sides. Someone thinking they can do this with one board will have a pile of warped fire wood in a year. Hopefully the edge-glued panels have the end grain arches/growth rings alternated

@nickb7886 11 ай бұрын

I need to rebuild one that was given to me a few years ago that wasn't made near as well. Pretty sure this is how I will be building it. As always, thank you.

@knecht105 11 ай бұрын

You can do it!

@wj8108 9 ай бұрын

I love my dowel max. How do you keep yours so shiny? The brass on mine is definitely tarnished from my sweaty fingers. Keep up the good work.

@purefury702 11 ай бұрын

Pine is "relatively" inexpensive. That's an understatement.

@knecht105 11 ай бұрын

Well, as I find out .... it depends where you live, sometimes I am hearing it is very expensive, but where I live it's still quite reasonable, even KD

@terryk3118 11 ай бұрын

Beautiful box. You make it look so easy! What did you use for the stop that you mentioned to control how far the lid opens?

@knecht105 11 ай бұрын

Oh just a small chain from the hardware store, nothing special

@kencoleman7762 11 ай бұрын

That was a particularly enjoyable video. Thanks.

@knecht105 11 ай бұрын

Glad to hear, thanks for the feedback

@yannkitson116 11 ай бұрын

Nice box.

@knecht105 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback

@storm7610 11 ай бұрын

callin great job ⭐️

@knecht105 11 ай бұрын

Thank you !

@WeedMIC 11 ай бұрын

We (in Israel) generally get pine from Finland and it is about 1/4 the cost of maple.

@twauster 11 ай бұрын

The difference is even bigger in Scandinavia. Hardwoods are ridiculously expensive here, if you can get it at all. The only native hardwood here is birch, but that's also super expensive as rough cut. So we use pine, pine and pine. And MDF :)

@knecht105 11 ай бұрын

Interesting to hear comments on where woods are purchased and their relative costs ... thanks for the info

@enochpage1333 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@knecht105 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for commenting

@peterstevens6555 11 ай бұрын

Evening from NZ.

@knecht105 11 ай бұрын

Evening !! ... and greetings to NZ, a lovely place I hope to travel to in the near future

@peterstevens6555 11 ай бұрын

@@knecht105Afternoon, not the best of weather here in NZ at the moment we are in our Winter season. 14°C°F Precipitation: 15% Humidity: 67% Wind: 39 km/h

@gsilcoful 11 ай бұрын

Very cool.

@knecht105 11 ай бұрын

thank you

@mkplante 11 ай бұрын

It seems the side panels are glued from smaller boards with finger joints. What are the advantages and disadvantages compared to a solid 1x12 board, assuming you can find one straight enough? Are there directions it's less strong?

@jeffbaker8808 11 ай бұрын

A 1x12 may warp or cup, especially if cut from near the centre of the tree.

@twauster 11 ай бұрын

Not sure if that's what Mr Knecht uses here, but finger jointed glued pine boards ("hobby boards", "shelf boards") are very versatile and very stable with regard to warping/twisting. I have made shelves and boxes out of them a few times. They can become ever so slightly "wavy" (individual strips can cup a tiny bit) if the board is stored for a long time, but nothing glue and clamps won't take care of come build time. In my opinion, the biggest upside to using these ready made boards are they come planed and joined (not always squared though) and require very little sanding.

@knecht105 11 ай бұрын

Yes, this was finger jointed undersized (inexpensive) pine boards often sold as "shelving"

@petermills9755 11 ай бұрын

Hi Colin, simple question, could you possibly tell me the bit you’re using to rebate the lid, thanks from Australia 🇦🇺

@andabien3 11 ай бұрын

"The limits are endless"?! Heh, heh.

@knecht105 11 ай бұрын

yes, and what I like you can make some stunning features to make them outstanding

@Caper1 11 ай бұрын

Beautiful work as usual, love all your videos, very informative ....just wondering, where's your mustard bottle 😆

@knecht105 11 ай бұрын

I know ... I am trying these other bottles, (name escapes me) I like them but don't love them ... maybe I am too hard to please when it comes to glue bottles :)

@Caper1 11 ай бұрын

@@knecht105 well I thought it was a great idea, but the opening on the mustard bottle I used was a bit small, it had a very slow flow kept clogging up, then I kicked it up a notch Lol … I purchased the plastic set for mustard and ketchup at the Dollar Store, I use the yellow for indoor only glue and the red for the waterproof glue, they work like a charm 👍😃

@cabman86 9 ай бұрын

I used to make these but with cedar tops and bottoms. Keeps the bugs out.

@davidzoladz2662 10 ай бұрын

I really enjoy your projects over the years. But, the last few months your broadcast volume has been super low. Thanks Dave

@jeffbaker8808 11 ай бұрын

@8:25 how could you use the Canadian Tire flyer for a glue-up?!?!!

@knecht105 11 ай бұрын

LOL ... it was an old one !!

@clayswenson905 11 ай бұрын

Very nice. Could you put the piano hinge on inside?

@twauster 11 ай бұрын

If you had a really narrow piano hinge you could probably put it on the horizontal surfaces, but I guess the hinge knuckle would still stick out on the back.

@knecht105 11 ай бұрын

Thanks ... good answer !!