The Witcher's Wooden Alchemy Chest // Woodworking Build

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The Witcher's Wooden Alchemy Chest // Woodworking Build

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DIY build of a traditional hand cut joinery wooden chest inspired by the Witcher fantasy series.
I’m a huge fan of the Witcher series, so when I came across a reference to Geralt’s wooden alchemy/potion/travel chest, I knew I had to make it!
In Andrzej Sapkowski, The Last Wish, as Geralt is preparing to battle the Striga -
“The witcher returned to the dusty table at which he was preparing, calmly and meticulously. He knew he had plenty of time. The striga would not leave her crypt before midnight. On the table in front of him he had a small chest with metal fittings. He opened it. Inside, packed tightly in compartments lined with dried grass, stood small vials of dark glass. The witcher removed three."
If you’ve never heard of the Witcher series, basically it’s set in a medieval fantasy world, with your usual array of humans, elves, dwarves, magic and monsters.
Witcher’s, are professional monster hunters, who travel from village to village to solve monster related issues for money. This chest would be used to hold alchemy tools and potions and what not.
More about The Witcher:
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Artwork, free from my website:
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Website: www.furtherfabrication.com
Music from Epidemic Sound

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@Kenoscope 3 жыл бұрын

I used to be able to do work like this, back before Diabetic Nephropathy stole the feeling in my hands and feet. Worse, I have over a hundred plastic models still in their factory sealed boxes that I can no longer build. You hit 70, you have all this neat stuff and mother nature steals your ability to do much of anything. I even have seven books half or more written that I am no longer able to complete. People, make the beautiful things while you can, because one day you will wake up to discover that you no longer have the dexterity to do so. Battle on!

@caswade4026 5 жыл бұрын

Great! Now I have a place for all those leather books NerdForge and Dark Horse Workshop taught me how to make.

@beccawells8618 5 жыл бұрын

Love nerdForge! Not heard of Dark Horse Workshop, new KZfaqr to check out!

@Lara-eg3rp 5 жыл бұрын

I came here directly from nerdforge lmao

@therailrangervmtg8658 5 жыл бұрын

Cas Smith XD Nerdforge is awesome.

@solsdadio 5 жыл бұрын

Nerdforge are to blame for my tome collection, Dark horse is for therapy.

@DarthFloof1990 5 жыл бұрын

I had never heard of nerdforge before but just the name had me clicking to find it so fast. thank you lol

@mikephillips8406 5 жыл бұрын

I enjoy doing wood projects, but this makes me feel like the kid in the back row that eats crayons. Beautiful project and extraordinary video!

@anonthe-third2367 5 жыл бұрын

Crayons are tasty...

@ravensmith7063 5 жыл бұрын

@@anonthe-third2367 agreed

@gorillaau 5 жыл бұрын

I glued my ear to my shoulder!

@patriciaharrell1303 4 жыл бұрын

They for sale

@user-vw3lx5hp3u 4 жыл бұрын

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@ziomalZparafii 4 жыл бұрын

Those irregular oldschool-looking nails were like cherry on the cake.

@briarfox637 4 жыл бұрын

You can buy nails like that at most woodworking supply stores or shops. Theyre called cut nails.

@wriggler6983 5 жыл бұрын

Aside from the impressive carpentry, this video was beautifully shot. Great lighting and interesting angles. Well done!

@user-vw3lx5hp3u 4 жыл бұрын

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@sharpie2907 4 жыл бұрын

you should make more and sell them ,,especially now the series is out ,, fantastic workmanship btw.

@peachesthesordid8619 4 жыл бұрын

What impressed me most about this build is it's all reclaimed wood. You turned someone else's trash into a work of art.

@paulrodriguez7015 4 жыл бұрын

This is a superb wood working book I`ve ever read, t.co/oLg9l5gL3F . Both novice and some skilled woodworker can gain a lot of general info using this reading material. I`ve been very amazed how frequently I use this to look up woods at places like to restore and salvage spots.?

@Tmanaz480 3 жыл бұрын

So many nice handmade touches. The elliptical curve, the hand-fitted slats, the nails. I can see this becoming a family heirloom.

@1sixscalecrafter351 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Further Fabrication, The Witcher's Wooden Alchemy Chest // Woodworking Build turned out Super Fantastic and Awesome! A work of Art, indeed. Excellent Job! Thank you for sharing your time, talents, great ideas, easy to follow instructions, and your Super Creative Fun Videos. Take care, wishing you the very best, and I hope you have a creative weekend. Subscribed, liked, & shared. thank you for the free Art Work download. Peace & Joy

@heathertaylor-willockx3632 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful work and great carpentry. You can see the difference real craftmanship makes!

@drueferina4948 5 жыл бұрын

I watched this entire thing with my mouth open in awe. The chest, the video, the man are all gorgeous. Thoroughly impressed.

@danshep69 4 жыл бұрын

I hope you signed it somewhere, an artist needs to sign their work and you truly are an artist. That box is amazing.

@mykaelnyx8821 5 жыл бұрын

It was a really cool video, the thing I most appreciate is you actually talkin and describing what you were doing and how you did it

@jangerber8651 5 жыл бұрын

Love it! Leaving the dovetails longer is great because it shows of the skill that went into the build. Never stop creating!

@xerowon3490 4 жыл бұрын

Dude you're shortchanging yourself not selling these. You could make thousands off these and more if you could do custom works you're amazing dude

@ChristopherSalisburySalz 2 жыл бұрын

This chest is freaking awesome!! You could easily sale these things by the dozens.

@ScottTurnerformeindustrious 5 жыл бұрын

That is beautiful Rob! Well done on the workmanship and video as well!

@FurtherFabrication 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scott!

@jessicadragonrider3838 5 жыл бұрын

This is THE coolest build I've ever seen. This is freaking amazing.

@jasonmashburn1280 3 жыл бұрын

The laser engraving was the way to go. Beautiful!

@mkohlhorst 4 жыл бұрын

I used to write in the Futhark alphabet as a kid. Or rather a variation of my own creation as a code. I love the text on the face. "evil is evil lesser greater..." and although I couldn't read the last word from the video I can only assume it to be the famous quote from the novels..."Evil is evil, greater, lesser, middling, it makes no difference. The degree's arbitrary, the definition's blurred. If I'm to choose between one evil and another, I'd rather not choose at all."

@terryramsey5979 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely awesome build - love the details, the joinery choices, and the old fashioned nails. Perfect!

@DanMurray6696 5 жыл бұрын

You do fantastic work! I cannot wait to see more content!!

@ChristopherSalisburySalz 2 жыл бұрын

It never even occurred to me you could cut dovetails on a tablesaw like that!! Very nice!

@summittaedae2323 4 жыл бұрын

I’m a self confessed KZfaq junkie! This is a stunning piece of craftsmanship! So impressive. I’d love a little roman war chest for my son Roman’s baby memories. 👍🏻

@talacocheta9001 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for recommending this, KZfaq. New sub because that's just gorgeous!

@seannorwood5841 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, amazing job on this build! Excellent use of traditional & modern woodworking techniques, plus great design & artwork!

@icysteve46 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice. I made a round top chest for my girl friend. I enjoy doing all the engraving with a router attachment on my dremel. I printout on paper my design then use clear packing tape across the whole design. then use a ball point pen and firmly trace it into the wood remove the paper and go over it in pencil to make it easier to see. I make my hinges out of wood. I even make wooden pad locks and keys, hasps, pegs instead of nails. In the end your project takes on a more primitive or rustic man handled look. I learned how to build a small foundry on KZfaq and I'm messing around with making metal accessories for my projects. I'm finding that to be more challenging than I thought, any way that's a great chest. and the Witcher 3 The Wild Hunt is by far the best video game I've played. Happy and prosperous New Year

@tcr_tagger3738 4 жыл бұрын

Gotta be honest, that is bloody awesome! Just as awesome is seeing traditional joinery techniques, it's starting to become a lost art.

@imari2305 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely stunning!! You and Nerdforge need to do a collab!!

@thelightsociety1 5 жыл бұрын

imari2305 omg yes that would be perfect

@gr0m545 4 жыл бұрын

YES AND YES

@t.3278 5 жыл бұрын

I haven't actually involved myself in anything "The Witcher" related, which i may have to rethink now, but I very much love this build and the craftsmanship you are capable of. This is reminiscent of the Hobbit/LOTR series or Skyrim/Oblivion theme which I am into. You just earned yourself a new subscriber and I can't wait to see what else you come up with.

@ladywalda5838 2 жыл бұрын

this man is an artist

@Dirtydetective Жыл бұрын

Never thought I'd say this to a guy but nice box man! I'm a treasure hunter and I have a small version minus the etching for displaying my 156 silver coin treasure but now I think I'm gonna build one of these for my display and actual security toa point. Thanks for the vid man!

@user-ts3ux7pm8w 5 жыл бұрын

AMAZING 🤯❤🧡💛💚💙💜💖 I made something like this for my son so he can put his toys in, I was planning to do it all by myself but I was already stressed out on all the details and the measurements that I just let my husband paint it I didn't even care what color he chose I just wanted to go to sleep 😂

@killmimes 5 жыл бұрын

Who are the 63 down voting A holes? I can see nothing he did wrong! Very talented woodworker! Great job!

@kelleywazhere 5 жыл бұрын

killi mimes probably just people who dislike out of jealousy.

@xLOSTxHEROx23 Жыл бұрын

This is exactly what I want to do with my life, building unique intricate stuff like this, its a functional piece of art. Awesome job done.

@whitehawkjulie 4 жыл бұрын

Oh wow, that's truly beautiful! You, sir, are a master craftsman :)

@paradigma9517 5 жыл бұрын

Очень красивый сундук! Молодец!

@anderssorenson9998 5 жыл бұрын

The art of box making. It is so pleasing to watch.

@nowankersallowed2115 4 жыл бұрын

So much talent. It's a great way to revive history and appreciate the older generations giftings by recreating with various materials. I love seeing the abilities others have to show in a creative productive way. The ability to make individual creations is talent that can help inspire others not just in making but appreciating history on a whole new level.

@theTariray 5 жыл бұрын

Whelp, i'm addicted - you've combined my two fave things in the world in this vid. Cheers from accross the Tasman cuz!

@TheVikingWoodsmith 5 жыл бұрын

And that's why I need a laser cutter lol ^^ Awesome project! :D

@optimiseart 2 жыл бұрын

I have watched your video about 5 times. It has given me so many ideas. Many thanks. From New Zealand the home of Rimu.

@alfredart 4 жыл бұрын

Who are the 353 people who didn't like this? What's not to like about someone using traditional and modern skills to make something cool? I say great job!! From one craftsman to another. Cheers!!

@thegoblintrader 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing .. I wish I had seen this when I was in highschool woods class... Of course that was way before You Tube :)

@angusmcguzzle 5 жыл бұрын

Sir, you are a craftsman.

@allietheeditor 4 жыл бұрын

This is breathtaking

@ChristopherSalisburySalz 2 жыл бұрын

That is some really nice wood!! It's sad to think it almost ended up getting buried in garbage!

@genab6198 5 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous work!!

@Lucieff 5 жыл бұрын

So beautiful! I would like to say, though, that when using runes, you never use double letters, so for example the word "letters" you would write as "leters".

@vampyrenz 5 жыл бұрын

Why is that? :)

@jonsey3645 5 жыл бұрын

Pompous, aren't we?

@SecularSoutherner504 4 жыл бұрын

Simmer down Hermione.

@anvakathazit1102 4 жыл бұрын

Why is that?

@58Kym 2 жыл бұрын

That’s a good piece of knowledge, thanks for that.

@erronwest1162 4 жыл бұрын

This is freaking amazing! My son is a huge fan of The Witcher, and I will be making him one of these for a gift. Thank you so much for sharing the artwork! And for documenting your process. Excellent work.

@danhill710 4 жыл бұрын

Another method for the lid is to make it as one with the box. That is to say, you cannot get inside. Then once complete, you place the box on it's side with the bottom against the fence of the table saw. Cut along each side and end and the lid comes away. This method makes for a perfect fit.

@FrostBite1147 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome build! I was wondering if you could build a "Mimic" from the D&D world?

@joshuawaddell6640 5 жыл бұрын

How is it possible that 197 people gave this video a thumbs down..??

@MrKirby365 2 жыл бұрын

Still one of my favorite videos Tuesday can't wait to be able to have a workshop so that I can do this myself I've been wanting a Witcher chest forever

@TheOffcut 5 жыл бұрын

wicked build dude! Some awesome skill in the build and in the video production. Must have taken a while to do! I see you're putting your laser to good use. I'm still struggling to commit to getting one but I think I should just bite the bullet and do it haha. Keep it up!

@FurtherFabrication 5 жыл бұрын

Cheers bro! yeah it took a fair bit of time. Yeah laser's are great, I say dooo it!

@Lensfort 5 жыл бұрын

Dude, that was super epic. You definitely got a sub!

@FurtherFabrication 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, I appreciate the comment, glad you enjoyed it!

@michaelhagan394 3 жыл бұрын

@@FurtherFabrication what are the dimensions or plans measurements.please

@jimsocksvault4672 2 жыл бұрын

@@FurtherFabrication simple dimensions would be awesome- I just was gifted a ton of cedar and would like to attempt

@alexhegel6811 4 жыл бұрын

What a thing of beauty.

@swirlcrop 4 жыл бұрын

Wow. From wood in a landfill to work of art. Good job.

@superfly9291 5 жыл бұрын

If you can't forge your own steel handles, store bought is fine

@id104335409 4 жыл бұрын

YT: I'm going to suggest this video to you UNTIL YOU ACCEPT YOUR FATE AND WATCH IT!

@elizabethwatson71 4 жыл бұрын

If you have a drill press, I’d STRONGLY recommend a mortise chisel. I’m so glad I was told about this tool

@notsosilentmajority1 5 жыл бұрын

Outstanding !! I love the fact that you say "it wasn't perfect but it was close enough". Most people always try to make things perfect BUT the reality is something usually is just a little bit off. It proves that although you are a master craftsman, you are an honest person as well. Thanks for a fantastic video and a fabulous project. 👍🏼

@FurtherFabrication 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, yeah you can waste a lot of time trying to chase perfection, knowing when to stop is the tricky bit haha

@notsosilentmajority1 5 жыл бұрын

@@FurtherFabrication 👍🏼

@jasonbobela 5 жыл бұрын

"Hi KZfaq, here's a way to make a cool witcher's chest. All you need is some wood, screws, glue, and your $3,000 laser cutting machine...Let's get started!"

@Burning0Lilac 4 жыл бұрын

It wont look the same but you make a stencil and get a wood burning tool (about 20$) you can do some similar designs

@Naxioan 5 жыл бұрын

This is a phenomenal piece! Out of interest, how many hours do you recon you put in to it by the end?

@Ellias32188 5 жыл бұрын

This is unbelievable. Quite literally. The fact that this thing is real is incredible. I envy those with the patience to develop a skill like this. Good on you and keep it up!

@darthraynar1750 5 жыл бұрын

Wow that chest looks awesome.

@carmenroupp653 5 жыл бұрын

I love this and I want to make one my self. all I need is the tools that I still do not have. By the way you made one big mistake ,never use nails in a piece of furniture that is made of wood always use either wooden pegs or wood screws because in furniture nails will at some point rip the wood apart and then it will have to be fixed or even that part taken out and replaced. Where as wooden pegs ( which are the best to use ) or wood screws ( only if you must use them ) will last a life time and beyond . So if you wish you can hand it down to your children when the time comes. Thank you for the video

@Stillnapie 4 жыл бұрын

Really? Nails have been used in furniture for thousands of years. You have no idea what you are talking about, nails do not rip wood apart. Hell you don't even have any tools so how can you know...???

@user-vw3lx5hp3u 4 жыл бұрын

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@williammorrow2135 4 жыл бұрын

I am a carpenter w/ 46 years experience. I use nails making furniture. nothing I have ever made needed repair due to construction even many years later.

@desiree1433 4 жыл бұрын

And now where do we commission you for one of these?

@buddyhutchins3782 5 жыл бұрын

Neat....now inspired to put something like this together for my new grandson. Thanks.

@Crushwokery 2 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful work of art. 👍😍👌

@hackresolution5074 5 жыл бұрын

Wow that chest looks amazing

@dennisshoemaker2789 4 жыл бұрын

Great Work! I love your toys. I made a chest for my son when he was younger and the decoration was beating it with a chain, running a rip saw across it and some drumming with round sticks. Of course that was done before cutting the top off for the lid. After lots of sanding, I used a walnut stain and spray lacquer. It turned out great. I would like to see this chest made with a vintage look. The designs would be amazing aged .

@mariedriskell8752 4 жыл бұрын

Way too AWESOM, great job. Be Proud!!!!👍👍👌👏👏

@DanHoke 5 жыл бұрын

Great work. That chest is pretty bad ass. A trick I sometimes use for silver screws is to dab a little cold gun blue on them. It gives them a nice color without any thickness.

@JD_Mortal 4 жыл бұрын

That came out awesome. In the future, when you cut out the square holes and joints... Make the outsides of the holes a slight bit bigger, tapering in. In the same direction that you taper the square holes, cut a thin slot in the square pins. Now you can hammer a "wedge" into the slot to expand the square pins to fill the expanded square holes. That secures them in place and makes it impossible for the square pegs to pull-out. (The same thing they do to a hammer or an axe, to secure the head onto a handle.) If you watch the video where you hammer the leather strap onto the side, you can see the side pop off the square pins, which you had glued into place. If they were wedge-fastened, that wall would not have budged when you hammered against it. In your case, since it is just to support the shelf, it isn't a big problem. However, it would have given you additional support the the dove-tail joints would not offer, in that width-wise direction. P.S. Leaving the joints protruding was a good idea. Besides looking cool, it also explains why there is no artwork on them. If they were flush, it would look like it was an afterthought to the art, as the artwork would be expected to also have been "burned" over those flat spots too.

@anastasiasholeinthehollerc8697 4 жыл бұрын

I don't exactly understand the process but it sure is beautiful. Can't wait for the Witcher on Netflix, Dec. 20th, yaaay.

@superblahman 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for rescuing that Remu, that chest is PRICELESS, considering you cannot get Remu anymore unless it's recycled like what you did, it's illegal to cut the trees down for timber UNLESS the tree is old, and a risk to keep it up. You have a one of a kind chest. Basically if you had enough Remu wood to say, build a small shack, you could sell it and buy a house.

@alexailin7704 2 жыл бұрын

Huge Talent got this person ,congratulations youre inspiring me .

@Bodge-hz9ry Жыл бұрын

Rimu! Very nice! Good work salvaging that timber in the first place!

@roncronenwett6545 4 жыл бұрын

Nice beautiful piece with extreme patience

@tstuff 5 жыл бұрын

I want to make one of these. Now I need to go out and get a laser CNC machine. :O I'd make mine pirate themed and without a drawer at the bottom. Like a treasure for my coin collection.

@xcutionate 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome work. The mix of powered and hand tool use is right up my ally. I have traditionally used hardboard as my bench coverings. Since watching this vid I picked up a sheet of white coat hardboard so I could see what the hell I was doing. You have given me the kick in the pants to do more stuff like this. Please keep them coming

@kalinystazvoruna8702 4 жыл бұрын

First of all, I have to say that this is an incredible build and I am in absolute awe of your carpentry skills. I tried to do something like this a number of years ago and it came out looking like crap; however... by watching this video, I've figured out where I went wrong, so thank you for that!

@lynngill1588 Жыл бұрын

Awsom Build I've always had a thing for Steamer type trunks and this is just over the top with fictional element it is great. Will definatly try my hand at building one for myself. As I don't have an ingraver I will do the art work by hand

@bjarkekirkbro1428 5 жыл бұрын

More projects like this please. It's gold

@arousingfoxgaming5062 4 жыл бұрын

Very impressive! I shall be back for more :)

@laurarasband5584 Жыл бұрын

This is literally the coolest thing I’ve ever seen. So inspiring

@Keurosaur 5 жыл бұрын

Jesus Christ that thing is gorgeous.

@j0hmama 4 жыл бұрын

I like that you shared your art. The build is great, but kindness is better!

@bennettjones9696 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant, young man. I'm glad to see you used old school and new technology to build this box. It was inspiring. When I built my 1st piece of furniture, more than 40 yrs ago, I had a Craftsman skill saw and drill. But I also had my grandfather's tool kit. Took me 3 months to build a cedar lined hope chest for my wife-to-be. It includes about 40 square nails my great grandfather made while be was building houses. My daughter now has that chest. You kids now have those computer controlled cutters to inscribe. I would challenge you to leave it alone, and use your chisels, hammer, and a wood burner. It might not be perfect, but it'll have old world charm and character. And, you'll have another skill set. I wish you well, and hope you have a long career. You're well on your way.