Cut Stupid Simple Box Joints without Measuring!

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Newton Makes

Newton Makes

3 жыл бұрын

Here is how I make stupid simple box joints that require no measuring or complicated jigs. Box joints always look fantastic, but they can be hard to get right. Here is my stupid simple method to cutting box joints that go together perfectly, but require no measuring.
If you have watched my content for a while, you know that I make a lot of wood boxes. That’s because what you typically see on my channel are things for customers and people usually ask me to make them boxes. One thing that I haven’t covered is my stupid simple way of making box joints.
I don’t do any measuring when I make box joint joinery. Everything is by eye. I use a stop block and flip the board from side to side so that no matter what I do, my joints are equal on the top and bottom of the box. I recommend giving this woodworking joint a try. It’s really simple and will give your box a really cool look.
If you want to see a full box build video, check out the rosewood box that I made from wood salvaged from a fire. It uses similar box joints.
• Can I Save this Rosewo...
• This Wood Box was BURN...
I’m confident that there are other ways to perform these tasks. This video is a glimpse into my shop and how I make things. If you want to follow along on my woodworking journey, make sure you subscribe and hit the notification bell so you are alerted to my daily videos.
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@stevec2513
@stevec2513 13 күн бұрын
So, yeah, I'm getting tired of making bird houses and planters and benches, oh my. My skills are rather crude and rudimentary, I call my skills 'crudementary'. Been trying my hand at boxes lately and came across your videos. Great timing! I struggled just today with a sliding lid box and one of your videos showed me what I need to do. And this with the box joints is just great. Oh yeah, I'm 72, I don't have a shop, just a shed and a carport. You're lucky I don't live in your neighborhood (or do I?), otherwise you'd have this old man hanging around in your shop all day with you, bugging you with questions. Thanks for sharing your skills and your expertise and for having a sense of humor while you do!
@louislandi938
@louislandi938 2 жыл бұрын
I’ll be 77 next month and brand new at woodworking. Have always been interested but ‘life’ had other plans for me. This lesson for simple box joints is one I can grasp and do not need a pro level work shop. You were talking to me, not a life long cabinet maker. I cannot thank you enough!
@PureBloodWNC
@PureBloodWNC Жыл бұрын
25 years behind you, beyond that, ditto story.
@vicdelange2634
@vicdelange2634 2 ай бұрын
70 .....was a heavy equipment op, graders and dozers, couldn't nail 2 boards together if i tried. now, thanks to these people, i now can at least cut a straight line, sometimes, but hey woodworking is satisfying huh
@BDL090754
@BDL090754 Жыл бұрын
Just had to subscribe, I love simplicity, It is the best. Thankyou for taking all the complication out of it.
@johndunn3615
@johndunn3615 5 ай бұрын
Nice, I will do this with the box I am just about to start on, age 67 and new at this game, still learning all about woodwork from the younger people for a change.
@psikelly
@psikelly 3 жыл бұрын
DaYum that IS stupid simple. Subscribed! Been looking forever for this exact video. Thanks a million!
@NewtonMakes
@NewtonMakes 3 жыл бұрын
I'm really glad you liked it! Thanks for watching.
@oldguy6764
@oldguy6764 2 жыл бұрын
Box joints for dummies! WOW. I'm gonna have to try this.
@NewtonMakes
@NewtonMakes 2 жыл бұрын
Seriously, you'll love it.
@potteryjoe
@potteryjoe 2 жыл бұрын
love that fact that there's no complicated jig to pre-build thanks
@michaelbradford4444
@michaelbradford4444 2 жыл бұрын
Several tries and I now am capable of making simple but beautiful box with a box joint , thanks Newton !! This opens all sorts of new doors for me just knowing that I can do the doubted , if that makes sense !
@NewtonMakes
@NewtonMakes 2 жыл бұрын
You're going to nail your future projects. You got this!
@davidevans2593
@davidevans2593 10 ай бұрын
Nice one 👍
@erniebowen8918
@erniebowen8918 11 ай бұрын
Watched a few of your videos. Nicely done simplifying woodworking for a 65 year old newbie. New subscriber here!
@martinwilliams9098
@martinwilliams9098 Жыл бұрын
I’m going to make this box tomorrow,thank you
@keithmosley5002
@keithmosley5002 2 жыл бұрын
Very nice and simple
@Scroller40
@Scroller40 2 жыл бұрын
Can't wait to try.
@mrmanu20121
@mrmanu20121 5 ай бұрын
That was awesome 👌
@glennleader8880
@glennleader8880 2 жыл бұрын
I really like you simple way you make box joints. You have a new subscriber.
@NewtonMakes
@NewtonMakes 2 жыл бұрын
Keeping things simple has always worked well for me!
@glennleader8880
@glennleader8880 2 жыл бұрын
@@NewtonMakes I agree. One of my life's philosophies is KISS. Keep It Simple Stupid.
@bigviper64
@bigviper64 Жыл бұрын
Perfect timing! I only have a very small section that I want to creat the same finger joint on…its for my Stop Block on my Table Saw Sled. Once I’ve glued it, I will Pin the fingers for even more strength.
@michaelblanton337
@michaelblanton337 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your wisdom
@PureBloodWNC
@PureBloodWNC Жыл бұрын
At 5:37 in the video, why do you lay the pieces end to end instead of on top and simply trace the shape? You’re a great teacher, I learn something in all your videos.
@peggyraun-linde6336
@peggyraun-linde6336 2 жыл бұрын
I sure like the ease of this method. Thanks!
@fabiomerlin8820
@fabiomerlin8820 10 ай бұрын
Good tips! Thanks.
@evanbriggs443
@evanbriggs443 4 ай бұрын
Could you make joints with more fingers in a similar way, maybe 3 fingers mating with 2 fingers? I'm guessing the method would be a bit more complex, but any tips for doing this would be helpful. Thanks for the tips.
@ifollowjesus1667
@ifollowjesus1667 Жыл бұрын
This was awesome ! Thank you so much! God bless 🙏
@jamescampbell7780
@jamescampbell7780 2 жыл бұрын
Great idea to have a sacrificial board to prevent breakout! However, great video.
@ovedgrijalva4063
@ovedgrijalva4063 3 жыл бұрын
Good simple and well explained Thank you.
@greggordon6215
@greggordon6215 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thanks
@LIMAHLable
@LIMAHLable 3 жыл бұрын
Exactly what I was looking for! …always, always keep your EYES open on the running blades!
@justinbyers1441
@justinbyers1441 3 жыл бұрын
That's awesome brother, I'll have too give them a shot 👍
@michaelbradford4444
@michaelbradford4444 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video !!
@kandrews7777
@kandrews7777 Жыл бұрын
That is awesome thanks
@1MohrFarm
@1MohrFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Great video.
@kieranwouter2361
@kieranwouter2361 3 жыл бұрын
This is great! I've been trying to plan how I'll start making these and this is by far the m most idiot proof guide I've seen.
@NewtonMakes
@NewtonMakes 3 жыл бұрын
I'm all about figuring out an idiot proof way to do stuff. 🤣
@andrewwcoyle
@andrewwcoyle 2 жыл бұрын
great technique, nice and simple :-)
@blayne2029
@blayne2029 Жыл бұрын
NIce. Thank you!
@ericbaker5224
@ericbaker5224 2 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU!!!
@josemartin4431
@josemartin4431 3 жыл бұрын
I like how this doesn't depend on measurements and will be super fast with a dado stack. Thanks.
@NewtonMakes
@NewtonMakes 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely. I always want to take measuring out of the equation if I can.
@GlynisDance
@GlynisDance Жыл бұрын
Lovely work - thank you! You can also make halving joints in a similar way, which are nice for frames. :)
@clemmcguinness1087
@clemmcguinness1087 2 жыл бұрын
Oh that's good, thank you
@NewtonMakes
@NewtonMakes 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for checking it out. 👍
@texgem
@texgem Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your clear explanation new subscriber.
@communicationiskey-
@communicationiskey- Жыл бұрын
Good video! Would love to see the same project made without a table saw, just hand tools.
@stevejensen3471
@stevejensen3471 3 жыл бұрын
I've snuck up on finger joint lines for years! But it's tricky and you've got to pay attention as sneaking over 1mm will show up in the joint!
@luke46219
@luke46219 2 жыл бұрын
May seem obvious, but with your test fits as you approach the final thickness of the middle part, if you flip over the section you're cutting away twice the material. So if it's just barely tight, I would suggest fine tuning with some sandpaper instead of going back to the table saw. It's been a frustrating thing for me before that I think I did it right only to realize I made some silly mistake like cutting away twice as much as I had planned and ended up with a loose fitting joint.
@michaeleasler5249
@michaeleasler5249 Жыл бұрын
Great tip, thanks!
@alanfreedman5877
@alanfreedman5877 7 ай бұрын
Well, the only thing about that is that you'll be fine tuning several pieces. But true, that is better than taking off too much.
@ConcreteLand
@ConcreteLand 2 жыл бұрын
Great demo.. thx for showing this. I’ll be putting the idiot proof method to the test soon.
@mnb3566
@mnb3566 3 жыл бұрын
Another great video! 👍I see the 2x4 box vid used multiple box joints and you show it being but I am not so sharp so while I may be able to figure out the cuts on my own do you have a video explaining how to use the simple box joint concept for multiple joints? Thanks again, sorry for all the questions!
@NewtonMakes
@NewtonMakes 3 жыл бұрын
The 2x4 box had multiple box joints. I didn't show step by step when I did it. It's the same principle. I'll write it down as a possible video idea for the future. 👊👍
@cabman86
@cabman86 Жыл бұрын
I have to replace the lift on my saw before I try these. Can't keep it from moving down.
@martinwilliams9098
@martinwilliams9098 Жыл бұрын
Where can I buy the lock and clasp you used on this beautiful box?
@markmoeller614
@markmoeller614 Жыл бұрын
What type of bottom did you add to this type of box? Thanks
@damnthat1
@damnthat1 Жыл бұрын
Which ply is best for door?
@herbsu4330
@herbsu4330 Жыл бұрын
T- riffic method!
@b3arwithm3
@b3arwithm3 3 жыл бұрын
How would it work if I want more fingers?
@NewtonMakes
@NewtonMakes 3 жыл бұрын
Same process, add more fingers. I did it on my recent video about making something from a 2x4. Head to my channel and check it from two weeks ago.
@timlist4173
@timlist4173 3 жыл бұрын
can these be done with a circular saw as opposed to a table saw?
@NewtonMakes
@NewtonMakes 3 жыл бұрын
That would be out of my safety comfort zone. I'd use a hand saw and chisels before I use a circular saw.
@pingpong9656
@pingpong9656 2 жыл бұрын
That's a crazy question!
@caafeministriesinc3033
@caafeministriesinc3033 10 ай бұрын
...depends how many fingers you have left
@markywellsboy2182
@markywellsboy2182 2 жыл бұрын
This still includes "measuring", doesn't it?
@jeffw8611
@jeffw8611 3 жыл бұрын
Subscribe to your channel but I can't get alerts to new content...it says the channel is for kids so this feature is disabled?
@jeffw8611
@jeffw8611 3 жыл бұрын
@@NewtonMakes It is weird, I tried to find a solution but was unsuccessful. Thanks for looking into it!
@horstupsupsups7488
@horstupsupsups7488 6 ай бұрын
Wenn ein Chef überzeugt ist das er ein schlechtes Produkt hat gibt er viel Geld für Werbung aus😇
@JohnPeterson1950
@JohnPeterson1950 3 жыл бұрын
So why not just use a dado blade
@NewtonMakes
@NewtonMakes 3 жыл бұрын
You can. I personally rarely use them because I don't enjoy setting them up.
@Tinker1950
@Tinker1950 2 жыл бұрын
And also, because table saws in Europe are manufactured or for sale with a short arbor so dado sets can't be installed.
@michaelbradford4444
@michaelbradford4444 2 жыл бұрын
Several tries and I now am capable of making simple but beautiful box with a box joint , thanks Newton !! This opens all sorts of new doors for me just knowing that I can do the doubted , if that makes sense !
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