i really like to see youtubers like this who get straight to the point, do the process quickly, and finish the video. im always grateful for that, plus you left an advert at the end so i can show my appreciation. im your newest subscriber sir

As usual, there have been several comments from the experts out there pointing out the ways they would improve the box: First is on the strength of the latch - if you don't think it's strong enough, do it some other way. I KNOW it's strong enough for the weight this box will carry, but who am I? Second, the hinges on the outside. If you don't like it, when you make your own masterpiece, put them wherever you want. I'd point out that it's very difficult to attach them to the edge of 1/4" plywood to mount them inside, but you already know that! Me, (I'm crazy with my odd sense of what looks good), I thought the hinges look pretty sweet on the outside. I like how the interlocking structure of the piano hinge compliments the interlocking box joint. But like I said, who am I? Third, bevelling the bottom of the button so that the lid will close without pushing them in. Brilliant! Look at all of the effort you will save!! With such a focus on saving yourself a split second of time and a whole gram of effort to push them in, it's amazing you can spare all of the time and effort to type a comment and move your eyes enough to follow the letters on the screen!!! Me (II'm crazy to be so non-lazy, I know) I wanted the buttons to look good on the outside and not half filed away. Also, and I know you pros already know this too, the buttons are already small enough to begin with, and grinding away half of the surface you need to push on makes that more difficult to do. But you knew that already!!

As a frequent KZfaq instructional video watcher, I really appreciate the well done ones. All of the necessary information is presented succinctly, once, without superfluous nonsense, "ers," or "uhs." A pleasure to watch.

I have to say, I enjoy listening to him talk, both as a spectator, and as a carpenter. Cheers!

I thought I was a reasonable wood worker but in this video I've learned about 10 new tips. Sheer genius.

Very clever locking mechanism John. Thanks for share!

Great video and good looking box. I'm glad you don't add the nonsense to the video that others do. After all, it's supposed to be an instructional video and not a contest of visual effects. Thanks!

Coolest wooden box..and coolest video on KZfaq. No nonsense and very informative and enjoyable. I get fed up with the people who hold up a piece of sandpaper and then talk about it for 10 minutes. Great t-shirt too..I have the same one lol.

that catch mechanism is pretty badass - nice job John!

How could someone thumbs down this video? What's not to like here? I don't get it. Good work!

I can't believe I have just watched something which showed a chap making a wooden box, but you know what? It was fascinating! It's a skill I wish I had.

Nicely done. One thing I love about woodworking (and crafting in general) is that there's so many "right" ways to do a job. I like your format - you give more than enough detail to follow along and learn, but we're not watching a super long video of you painting/gluing. +1 sub!

I love how you made the box joints. I'll have to give it a try.

Agreed, a very cool box. I like the spring hinges. Thanks for posting.

Thanks John as always to all folks who run these videos for our enjoyment and education. Reminds me of a box I made at school for fishing but had to cut the lid off with a coping saw then.

Hey john I just wanted to say that im only 13 years old and that your videos are very clever and fun to watch and you make me wanna make stuf like this one day!

I see I'm not the only one who likes to drill with an impact driver. Though for screwing, these days, I prefer to use a drill because the ratcheting of the impact driver is so awfully loud.

Really like the locking. Gonna have to steal it.

Some of the best woodworking ever. You are right there with diresta, pask makes, king timber works and others. Just amazing creativity and skill

I love the fit and finish of the completed box John. My sister and I have collected a few old tin file boxes over the years and only recently learned that we each had done so. This box reminds me of that 50's and 60's style simplicity and utility. Simply beautiful. Anyone who actually builds things can see that you go through your build video with a precision that comes from a well thought out plan. More than one icon in history has said that design flows from the complicated to the simple. Like cutting the sides long before cutting the box joint. That kind of simple trick comes from experience. Anyway, thanks for all the wonderful content, please keep it coming. Maybe I can get a good build video up soon, you and many like you have inspired me very much this year. Have a great day Sir, and I will be looking forward to your next video.

I learned from watching Adam Savage that pop-rivets work really well for attaching hinges to thin wood boxes.

Great video... moves along really well... I never got bored once... and I have no plans on even making a box ...lol -Chad

"Yeah, I'm back in black...... out of sight!" You rock dawg, I have always admired carpentry skills and AC/DC is awesome...

Hello John, this is the first time I've seen any of your videos but I really enjoyed it. Clear, focussed dialogue, clear pictures and GREAT tools !!! What's not to like !

Fabulous video. A great idea and wonderful execution. Thanks for posting.

Wow, looks gorgeous!! Loved the spring mechanism :D

This isn't usually my kind of video interest.. But.. I found it really interesting, to the point and no room for me to think about finding another video to watch. Thanks for keeping me glued here for a bit. :)

LOL, "I know this seems like it's more than two steps, but take my word for it: it isn't, not really." I'll take your word for it, John. I love this box. Thanks so much for sharing it!

The Kung Fu overdubbing would have been awesome. Love the box and the vids. AND the T-shirt.... :)

I like the button lock alot John. Nice design

John I tell you what, I’m very impressed with your commitment and skills to “Build It”. I always look forward to watching your videos. Thanks for sharing.

I'm very grateful for people who are so skilled at things, and in this case much much better than myself.

One more vote for Kung Fu over dubbing!

Watching this somehow made me feel very relaxed, it's appears to be theraputic, but you know, if I was to try to make that box there would be wood everywhere and I'd probably have less fingers :) Good job though, very nice.

You sir, are a fine carpenter. My father was a finish carpenter. Brings back good memories. Thank you!

Video was expertly done, Sir. Great pacing. No irrelevant tangents. Thorough explanations. Your work in making this video is expert craftsmanship in and of itself. Kudos!

10 Reasons Why this may be the coolest wooden Box Ever, Number 4 will surprise you.

I love watching builds like this, the box turned out great :)

Lately, every time I'm looking for guidance on how to build something, you have a video for it! This will be my 3rd John Heisz-inspired project! And to anyone reading, you plans for the T-square fence was the best $10 I've spent in a long time!!

Hey John - as usual, you impress me with your basic and simple techniques, with the help of a jig or two, and reliably produce a useful item like "The Coolest Wooden Box... EVER!" - as you finished it up, but before showing us how you were planning on using it, my ADHD brain had thought of at least 13 (my favorite number) ways I could use "The Coolest Wooden Box... EVER!" in my shop, around the house, in my truck, as a gift and so on. Thanks (again) for an excellent project for us to make - and for me, make 13 of them, or maybe more. :-) ~Jim "Mr. Measure Twice" Marchetti

Another excellent build John, great video mate. Cheers Mike

@8:53... The snark is strong with this one. well done on the voice over script, John!

trimming after the joinery is awesome

Wow that locking system is genius. Great video John!

why would anybody give so many thumbs down to this beautiful work of art? Idiots! I think its awesome!

Love the AC/DC shirt, along with the build!

Nice project, sir. I also like your presentation. You don't beat around the bush and you explain everything so anyone could understand.

You have no idea how satisfying it was to watch someone use a table saw that wasn't scared to death of it. Shapers now, on the other hand, scare the living bajesus out of me.

NICE! I think I'll make one and use it as a lunch box.

did you think of having a slant on the buttons so when the lid closes it slips into the hole without having to do it yourself?

Lining up the box joint fingers after cutting by trimming the sides is amazing.

That's impressive as hell. My dad, born in 1911, had these kinds of skills and the patience to apply them to wood working. I think every man born before or around the turn of the 20th century possessed some latent or overt wood working skills if they lived on a farm in the south. Those skills remain latent in me but I thoroughly enjoy seeing them on display. Thanks for posting.

I used this box for my camera gear, but it can be used for anything else you'd like to put in there. Tools, tackle or even sewing stuff, if you're into that. The all-wood latch is what makes this super duper, oh and how neat is that split handle? This can be made bigger or smaller, and the metal hinges could be replaced with wooden ones, if you prefer. The build article: www.ibuildit.ca/Woodworking%20Projects/camera-box.html The Advanced Box Joint Jig: www.ibuildit.ca/Workshop%20Projects/Jigs/advanced-box-joint-jig.html My mini table saw sled: www.ibuildit.ca/Workshop%20Projects/mini-table-saw-sled-1.html Ways YOU can help support the work I do in making these videos: Plans for sale: www.ibuildit.ca/plans.html Making these videos is expensive and time consuming, and you can help by becoming a supporter of this channel on Patreon. For as little as $1 per month, you'll get early access to regular videos and also exclusive videos made just for my Patreon supporters! www.patreon.com/user?u=865843&ty=h Did you know I have two other KZfaq channels? My second channel: kzfaq.info/love/zGbp-rRVNwyFhn9gHoZr5g My home reno channel: kzfaq.info/love/MlfKvFrEpzg1PEpTzJDWoA

could we get a quick vid of the finished box being used? like opening closing etc, I didn't see that in this video

When fitting hinges to thin sheet material you can always add an extra strip of wood to the edge of the sheet to give the screws something to bite into, thereby adding extra strength and removing the need to cut the screws with your angle grinder.

This kind of work is how the word "craftsman" came to be. Nice and earthy and strong as hell.Very nice sir,very nice.The cost is negligible and you can show it with pride anywhere.

Another great video John, I really enjoyed it!

Diggin' the vids. Thanks John. Small question, seems the locking tab and button could be a little shorter. Just a point of curiosity. Nice project overall. Do the Kung Fu voice over next time!! LOL.

Hi John. I've been custom building almost everything related to fish tanks for going on thirty years now. With that in mind I really like your sense of craftsmanship. Good job.

Impressive... simple, elegant, inexpensive. Well done.

nooo!!! I want the kungfu style overdub LOL

Looked like 2 steps to me... Great box.

Wow... Watching an artist at his craft is truly a sight to behold...

WOW, Probably one of the best tutorial videos I've ever seen. anywhere. You seem to be at ease on camera and very relaxed in your shop, and that is projected through your video. Keep up the great work. You should be snatched up by a major network and syndicated.

Woodworking videos are sorely lacking in the kung fu overdub department if you ask me!

I like your acdc shirt and the box.

One thing I love about watching your videos is getting ideas for handcrafted tools and jigs.

You should build 17,000 different boxes using many, many, many different methods so as to appease the masses. When you do, most viewers will skip through and ask you questions you've already addressed. Despite that, other viewers will ask that same question at least 27 more times because they failed to see the question addressed in the video and on the comments section. Then they will give expert testimony on why your 17,000 different boxes were 'wrong' anyways. Love your workmanship, and I like the way you don't put up with bullshit!!! Cheers fella!!!!!

Wait... I'll pause this and get some coffee first

I like it. The cutting techniques did look dangerous because they are. I do the same thing sometimes.

Fascinating aging video, eventhough I will probably never make this box. Video is clear and concise. Straight to the point. No "hey guys, wassup' followed by bullshit like in so many KZfaq vids. I don't understand the huge amounts of dislikes: it's a beautiful result and if someone e isn't interested in it just move on. But then again....its a free country. Thanks for the vid

The saw jigs and the box itself are Genius!

I'd love to see a video with only kung fu movie overdubs :D

EXCELLENT Video, and great project, I love it. The Kung Foo voice over would have been funny, even funnier if it pissed some people off lol.

Something calming about watching expert woodworking.

Nice little project John! Such a box is an ideal project on which to hone one's wood skills and understanding of what the materials are capable of handling. I'm pleased to see your approach to oversizing the box joint panels and then cutting them down to final size after the box joint keys are all cut -- this is my approach and it eliminates any of the fussy half-key offset calculations. A great little tool I use to help locate center for holes, as in getting the screws centered in the hinge holes, is to use a "transfer punch." The transfer punch is sized to the larger "master" hole and has a hardened, centered dimple on the end of the punch, so the punch fits the master hole very closely and a quick tap with a hammer leaves a centered dimple on the work material which keeps the drill bit from wandering.

If doing the kung fu thing would piss people off, then they need to get over themselves! After all you are showing us for free and you have every right to enjoy yourself. Do you customize these and sell them to people, I was curious to know an estimation on the cost. It's a great box and you are easy to watch and listen to. This is the first video I have watched of yours and I will be subscribing, thank you for your time and effort.

Definitely add the kung fu over dub next time!

Wow, quite a complex wooden box. I am getting her box now. Thank you & Good night.

Never thought i would be subscribed to a woodworking channel, but, here i am. great video, great commentary, and great box.

I'm pissed. I could really go for some Kung Fu movie dialog replacement.

This is a box to make Jesse proud. Just don't sell it for an ounce of weed.

Now this is a Man who takes pride in his craft! Very nice! 👍 👍 way up.

I came here by mistake...boy am i glad!!..Wonderful work mate!..well done.

I feel mislead, in fact lied to. This was actually the 127th coolest wooden box ever. If I knew that going into it I would have skipped the video. Ugh..

If given the opportunity, always do Kung fu overdubbing. Always.

Thank you Sir. I love this box and think it should be sold in stores because it would make a great sewing box to house threads etc.

fast moving, clear, concise narrative and above all a good job on such a simple project. Thanks for taking your time to share

Why am I watching videos about boxes

well this was neat.. but what makes this the coolest box ever??

I built a tool box very similar in high school wood shop. still have it and looks great decades later.

i like your ingenuity and creativity and even more than that, your willingness to make something as simple as it needs to be to work properly without complicating it to the point that regular joe's can't even make it. good stuff. much appreciated.

i have a cooler 'box'... my refrigerator XD

Hello there, I'm an expert. I have no further comments.

Thoughts of my Grampa and his shop back in Brooklyn. He was a cabinet maker, lots of ships, and serendipity finds my neighbor cutting lumber in the driveway. I even get the scent of it. Pine though.

I enjoy watching this presentation John. You are very good at what you do! To all the critical "experts" out there, shut up, get a life and go "troll yourself"! Change nothing John and please keep making these videos.

A fine box, but thumbs down for the title.

jeez that piano hinge on the outside is disgusting

Nice box! Just something great about watching a carpenter at work, so awesome at his/her craft! I enjoyed watching your vid! Thanks for sharing.

Awesome build. Only thing I would change is the locking mechanism. By chamfering the bottom part of the release button, or the inside of the side of the box, you'd be able to close the lid without pressing the release button.