105 – Keepsake Box

Video - October 30, 2009

It’s that time of year again: HOLIDAY PROJECT TIME! So this year, I decided to make a few little keepsake boxes, thanks to some advice from The Great WOODini. I also took inspiration from a box Nicole keeps on her nightstand and developed a new design that is much more practical for the average woodworker to make. The boxes feature a secret locking pin. Once removed, the lid slides off on a sliding dovetail. And as always with these holiday gift projects, you can modify them by trying different sizes, shapes, and wood species to make your own one-of-a-kind box. And since they are so easy to make, its no problem batching out a bunch of them in a single weekend. If you decide to make some, please send me pics of your variations.

Topics Covered:

Creating sliding dovetails
Using a dowel-centering pin to locate holes
Cutting a recess with a pattern bit
Sanding end-grain

Circle Templates – $32.99
This template set has been incredibly useful for numerous projects including these keepsake boxes and the Contemporary Clock Project from last year.

GRR-Ripper Adjustable Push Block – $59.99
The GRR-Ripper is the fancy push block you see me using in this video. Incredibly useful and gives you ultimate control of the workpiece!

Discussion

Rick October 30, 2009 9:57 am

Marc – Once again a great project. I am thinking up a box for my brother to keep his X-box controllers in that integrates a changer base. The idea is to get a sphere that will look like the Xbox logo that will twist to align the dove tail and then slide or tilt open. Any tips on cutting a sphere in half without a band saw. Oh and BTW nice Sponge Bob towel. Rick (Wakequest)

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- thewoodwhisperer October 30, 2009 10:02 am
  
  You could always use a handsaw. Not that I could pull that off, lol, but technically its one way of doing it.
  
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  - mvesich October 30, 2009 9:29 pm
    
    Perhaps one could build a “miter box” jig to hold the sphere allowing the saw to glide down the center. If done with 1/2 MDF and some angled braces, it could be fairly sturdy. I’d build it like book ends, that is 2 pieces (left & right). Slip each piece around the sphere and clamp them together at the bottom. Hmmm. The more I think about it, the more I think it could work.
    
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- James October 31, 2009 9:18 am
  
  Marc,
  
  Thanks for the how-to on such a great design for the holidays.
  
  RE: Rick’s xbox logo – perhaps make the entire box square first, then cut the sphere shape after words, then you could cut the lid on the table saw?
  
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robodude666 October 30, 2009 10:24 am

I just have to know, how do you come up with these video titles?

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- thewoodwhisperer October 30, 2009 10:35 am
  
  I sit down in my favorite chair. I think about the topic. Then I try to relate it to a common phrase in some silly way. And that’s pretty much it.
  
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Joe Lyddon October 30, 2009 10:28 am

Very nice video… & costumes…

BUT…

Surely you didn’t FIT that sliding dovetail with just one cut… How many cuts did you really make to “sneak up” on it? :)

Happy Halloween…

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- thewoodwhisperer October 30, 2009 10:34 am
  
  Two. :)
  
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Dean October 30, 2009 10:55 am

I loved the video and had a good laugh. Great project and enough information to actually build one these boxes. Great outtakes!

It was also good to see you using some of the new tools you mentioned in the October 2009 Shop Tour video. Looking forward to hearing what you think of these new tools and accessories.

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Tim October 30, 2009 10:57 am

Day off, nice day outside, AND a new wood whisperer episode? Dude, life is good. :) I can now scratch at least two more names off my Christmas list! Thanks Marc!

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Jason Kreger October 30, 2009 11:01 am

Hi-larious as usual! How much crap did you take about dropping Nicole’s “heart” box?

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- thewoodwhisperer October 31, 2009 9:47 am
  
  lol none yet. :)
  
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  - NicoleSpag October 31, 2009 10:38 am
    
    keyword yet :> I didn’t know about it till I saw the video!
    
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    - Tim October 31, 2009 8:47 pm
      
      In that case he must’ve done a great job with the repair! I wonder if the beating will be the next WW Extra video?
    - Epistaxis November 2, 2009 8:27 am
      
      That’ll be a pay per view item, i’m sure…. ;-)
Dick Moffett October 30, 2009 11:32 am

Marc,
Nice router table. Is that a new festool product?

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- thewoodwhisperer October 30, 2009 1:23 pm
  
  Check out the shop tour episode. I talk at length about the table. Pretty neat product. http://www.thewoodwhisperer.co.....shop-tour/
  
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TreefrogFurniture October 30, 2009 11:34 am

Man Marc, I don’t know how you do it, but your videos are getting better every time. This one was very entertaining as well as very informative, and the production value is better than any TV woodworking show I’ve seen. All amazing for a one man, one woman team. Keep up the good work and may the Great Woodini bestow his bountiful coolness apon you!
Brad

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Bill Akins October 30, 2009 11:58 am

Yet another excellent video. Loved the Woodini bit. Woodworkers do have a sense of humor. Thanks for the idea, thats perfect for my 3 nieces. The clocks went over well last year.

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TWWMom October 30, 2009 12:09 pm

Amazing the resemblance the Great WOODini has to my former husband! Scary, but has he mentioned how MUCH I really love the square box with the curved sides? Great video and very entertaining. Tell Mrs. WOODini I have some great wax to use on that upper lip. LOL xoxox TWWMom

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Jeremy Meeks October 30, 2009 12:26 pm

Marc,

Great project! Being fairly new to woodworking, I feel confident trying this box. I may be a little scared of the sliding dovetail, but I think I’ll get over it pretty quickly. By the way, I love the out-takes! This was a very funny video!

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Tom Buhl October 30, 2009 12:31 pm

instead of boxes or frames for holiday gift giving, I think I’ll give TWW video links to my loved ones. Some laughs, some wisdom, some bewilderment. The gift that keeps on giving. Happy Holiday (Halloween!!!)

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alex compiani October 30, 2009 12:59 pm

Many thanks Marc. I had a crappy day and your podcast really cheered me up. Also a really good project that I will definitely do.
It seems it is now official, you really do rule.

Lex

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Ray Buckmaster October 30, 2009 1:28 pm

Great video! I had many ahh ha! moments throughout the video. You make the sliding dovetail look incredibly easy to accomplish. Thanks and keep up the great work.

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Aggie83 October 30, 2009 1:30 pm

Nicole is going to be looking for that SpongeBob towel.

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Golden Leaf October 30, 2009 1:35 pm

Commented on Lumberjocks, Nice work. I enjoyed it.

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Darrell T. October 30, 2009 2:12 pm

Excellent video, very informative, Thanks for going into great detail of the construction of the box. I will now be able to make a few for my grandchildren.

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Aggie83 October 30, 2009 2:34 pm

Marc,

Just a thought.

If you put a piece of blue tape on the bottom of the triangle in which you are going to drill your dowel hole (19:10 timemark on video), before you make the hole with the dowel marking pin, you could drill through the tape when you drill the hole. Later when you glue in the dowel (20:50 timemark), you already have tape to help avoid glue squeeze out mess.

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JIm October 30, 2009 3:45 pm

Another excellent vid. I love the humor!

Sonic must be everywhere! Every other block here in East Tennessee, or so it seems. According to there franchise map we are third in the nation for the number of franchises. Whatever the hell that means. Must be something about that golden arches yellow.

I kept waiting for you to pull the test pin out of the hole before you glued it to the corner and find you only had the corner in your hand and the pin still lodged in the hole with none of it sticking out.

Keep up the great work!

Jim

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Rob October 30, 2009 4:52 pm

Wow – Again your video was very informative for a beginning woodworker and the humor just makes it that more easilier to watch.

I always look forward to the end of the week to view your next video – thank you for your hard work.

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- thewoodwhisperer October 30, 2009 5:00 pm
  
  Thanks Rob! Just don’t get used to a video every week. This is a very rare occurrence, lol.
  
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Ed October 30, 2009 5:24 pm

Mark,

I used to watch all the time but I strayed beacuse I could not do what you do. This is perfect, I have been making boxes and this is a great project. I am back.

Thanks,
Ed

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Johnny Vee October 30, 2009 6:20 pm

Hey Marc

I have got to say that was a great video and a really good simple project idea. Now dropping the Wife’s keepsake box from her Mom…not so great, but hey, that’s what medical insurance is for right? ;^>

Cheers and Happy Halloween

John

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Joe Corda October 30, 2009 7:24 pm

Great Job Marc-dini
It’s another keeper .. great gift suggestion..

I’m torn between making a few of these or a nice cutting board ;-) I thinking my woman would like the keepsake box more ..

Joe

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jHop October 30, 2009 8:52 pm

Now THIS is what I have come to expect out of this podcast!

Great blend of humor, wit, playfulness, actual content, tips, tricks, out-takes, how to fix mistakes or difficult design situations, and design options.

I can see why you opted for just the one dovetail, after watching how you cut the male side.

as for the x-box logo question: another option is to turn it on a lathe. (cut in half first, then do two hemispheres) Otherwise, you’d be using a router and a funky circle-cutting setup. (assuming you cut the box in half before shaping the outside.)

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Tom Collins October 30, 2009 9:58 pm

Classic! That would be me â

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Gordon October 31, 2009 4:28 am

Nice looking project and I’m planning to make one for my 1.5yo daughter…I think it will drive her 3 older brothers nuts! Did you give any thought to making a “dummy” dovetail on the other side just to add confusion?

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- thewoodwhisperer October 31, 2009 7:47 am
  
  Interesting thought…….but I can’t think of a way to have a dummy dovetail on the other side. Isn’t that impossible??
  
  But it sounds like it would be effective, since I am already confused! ;)
  
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  - Dean October 31, 2009 9:37 am
    
    How about an inlay?
    
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- thewoodwhisperer October 31, 2009 9:47 am
  
  Someone just posted this on Lumberjocks. Clever approach!
  
  http://www.craftsmanspace.com/.....plans.html
  
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  - Andrea Benner August 23, 2019 10:07 am
    
    Can anyone direct me to someone who would make three of these keepsake boxes for my grandsons
    
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Larry October 31, 2009 5:49 am

Hey Marc,
GREAT video. I just discovered your site a few weeks ago and I love it! I have been out of woodworking for a while and am just getting back into it. These boxes are perfect for Christmas. I have been trying to come up with something for a couple of the girls at work.
Thanks for the ideas and making it fun to watch.
Larry

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Mark Williams October 31, 2009 8:18 am

Hey Marc!

Awesome oncea again! Michele, (My wife) some how wound up watching with and commented that now she knows why I spend so much time on this site. She said is was funny, she could actually pay attention (Wood working is not her thing) and the production value was amazing. So kudos from her. I am actually doing the pencil boxes this year. Did anyone notice the shot with the pencil box????

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Thomas Shields October 31, 2009 10:05 am

Awesome project Marc! Keep’em coming.

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Spencer October 31, 2009 8:41 pm

Marc,
Very cool keepsake box! Im going to have to try it! Im almost finished with my first cutting board and Ive got to say that your videos really help us beginners know where to start!

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chris kanda November 1, 2009 1:54 pm

Winner again mark! I love the out takes too. Keep it up

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brian November 1, 2009 6:48 pm

awesome dude as usual! the only thing i would do differently is make a female dovetail on both the top and bottom. then glue in a double sided male piece in the bottom half. why? i think seeing the dovetail on both sides would really add to the puzzle theme and keep people guessing as to how it unlocks. and for that matter, you could also glue your accent corners on the bottom as well. devious! hahaha!

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- James November 2, 2009 8:10 am
  
  I like that – then (assuming you had thick enough material) you could have continuous grain through the top and bottom pieces.
  
  And if the male piece were made from the same material as the corner inlays, it would tie together visually. Although, it might be necessary to make the male piece so that it was side grain on the outside, so that the finish would match the inlay (end grain soaking up too much finish).
  
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Bas November 3, 2009 1:17 pm

“Well I’m Mrs. Woudini!”
“You have a big nose”

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gerry November 7, 2009 6:44 am

Love the wood stuff and the funnies

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walter morgan November 7, 2009 3:19 pm

Hey Mark great shows i just wanted to let you know that your show does more than educate me and others in the art of fine woodworking. You and your wife make me laugh which i really needed.I want go into details,but it has done my soul some good,and i just wanted to let ya’ll know.Please keep up the great work.God Bless you and yours;as Gomer say’s sort of.

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emmrys November 7, 2009 7:18 pm

I really enjoyed this episode and it has stayed in my mind. I was driving home from work earlier this week and thinking ahead to gift giving. I thought this would make a wonderful holder for a gift card I am considering. In an effort to apply a little reality to life I know I won’t get one made….too many other things (mostly NOT woodworking) already started.

As I was thinking, it came to me that a quicker version could be made without the dovetail. If opposite corners had a dowel pin it would still close nicely and the lid could be pivoted with one left in place. It would also require less material. If anyone tries this out, I would hope to see a pic posted in the community.

Thanks Marc for provoking thought….LOL

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JohnT November 8, 2009 5:21 pm

FYI, I was looking through the “Making Great Boxes” by Wood Magazine yesterday, and there was a plan for making the exact same box as Nicole’s. But like you were saying in the video, you need a bandsaw to make it.

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John November 16, 2009 12:50 pm

In terms of the circle template, you can make your own any size on a drill press using the circle cutter below. Use fiberboard or MDF (which is exactly 1/4″) and you have a reliable template that costs less and doesn’t come with the grommet template, which you do not need unless you are building office furniture. The item below is from Woodcraft.

Would a brad point drill allow more accurate hole location – and by the way what is the point of a brad point drill?

#145072 Circle Cutter, Small

Price: $19.99

Great project – I intend to make one for my niece – I will add flocking to the inside.

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- thewoodwhisperer November 16, 2009 1:02 pm
  
  Hey John. Thanks for the tip!
  
  A brad point bit is great for exactly that: locating the bit accurately. The sharp point at the center is much easier to line up than a traditional bit. And with that little point in the center, the bit is also more stable and doesn’t wander once you push the bit into the wood.
  
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Kenneth December 1, 2009 11:21 am

Hey Marc

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- thewoodwhisperer December 1, 2009 2:16 pm
  
  Hey Kenneth. I would recommend trying on of those online coversion sites to get the metric measurements. Even Google can do the conversions right in the search bar just by typing “X inches to milimeters”. And here’s a link to one of many sites that has a calculator on their page: http://www.onlineconversion.com/length_common.htm
  
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Kenneth December 2, 2009 9:04 am

Cool thanks Marc
i just found a program for me iPhone that kan do it right in me poket :)

And keep op the good work :)

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JohnT December 11, 2009 9:49 am

Thanks for the inspiration and the how to video. I have been working on these boxes, and I found one thing that works for me a little better is to cut the male for the box, and then cut the female to match. That way if I need to I can just rout out extra width to accommodate the male. I found it is much easier to take away wood than to put it back.

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Michael in AZ December 12, 2009 1:50 pm

Thanks for the video/instruction. I completed 3 of these but was not able to get a nice fit between the top and bottom. I also made the corners about 1/4 inch thick to have more area for glue up. I lined them with felt. My wife likes hers so it doesn’t matter that I see the errors.
Thanks again,
Michael
Apache Junction

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John December 13, 2009 8:23 am

I have now made two failed bottoms and two failed tops building a 5 inch box as I did not have any 6 inch stock laying around. If anyone is interested I can post pix of the various errors – sort of funny. I am now on my second set of boxes – building them – and I have again already ruined one top so I am on my 5Th top for two boxes.

Speak about learning curves…

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- thewoodwhisperer December 13, 2009 9:50 am
  
  Sorry to hear that John. I would love to see what happened. Can you post the images on the Community site? http://community.thewoodwhisperer.com/
  
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Randy December 15, 2009 2:21 pm

Love the project idea Mark. I got a question about using the forstner bit. When overlapping the holes can the forstner bit catch on the edges and cause problems. Are there any do’s and don’t about overlapping? I ask because I had some problems. Also when the bit jumps out of the hole (actually the wood moved. I am using a drill press) you are starting and cuts outside of the circle how would you go about getting the top flat again? Could I run it over my jointer again? Not sure I could sand it flat enough to look right when the lid is on.

Life is tuff, even tuffer when you are stupid.

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- thewoodwhisperer December 15, 2009 8:39 pm
  
  The forstner certainly can be dangerous if you take a partial cut. But I find that if you have the piece secure against the fence, its usually fine. The other thing I like to be sure of is that the center of the bit is firmly in the wood. If you plunge with the center spur in space, you can easily have a mishap. But again, the fence helps keep things pretty safe. Ideally, you would clamp the piece down for the operation, but I will admit to being a little lazy in that area. But with clamps in place, you have a lot more flexibility with how much you can plow away when overlapping.
  
  As for fixing the top, I would not really be comfortable telling you to joint it again. That’s a very short piece and if its less than your manufacturer’s recommended minimum length for the jointer, I wouldn’t do it. Another option would be a bench plane. Go old school on it and get a nice flat face. Worse case scenario, you could make a little router sled that suspends the router over the box. Immobilize the box and run the router over the top of the piece with a straight bit. Think of a CNC machine. People use this method all the time to flatten the tops of their end grain cutting boards and it works great.
  
  Hope that helps.
  
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  - Randy December 15, 2009 9:49 pm
    
    Thanks Marc. I guess the frustrating part is I did have the piece against the fence. I had it clamped down and had a firm grip on it. I had this happen several times. I think that a couple times the point of the bit was not in the wood. But the last time it was. Well this was my first time to ever use a Forstner bit. I will chalk it up to experience.
    I will take your advice and go old school first. I don’t have any experience in using a block plane either. If that does not work I will use the router sled that I have done before. That is what makes it all fun, the learning process. Just keep getting smarter. Some day I will start that first furniture project to actually display/use in the house. Thanks for the ideas and the inspiration Marc.
    
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Derek L December 21, 2009 11:38 pm

Watching the video tonite, I twice noticed you doing something I thought was a Big No No – running a workpiece through the table between the blade and the fence.

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- thewoodwhisperer December 21, 2009 11:51 pm
  
  Not sure what you mean Derek. Isn’t just about every cut between the fence and the blade?
  
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  - Derek L December 23, 2009 1:22 am
    
    Yeah, I shouldn’t have been watching the video so late. :) Rewatched this morning, and what I thought I saw wasn’t actually there.
    
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Asa K, December 23, 2009 7:20 pm

Thanks for another great video. I made 2 for my relatives with a rosewood bottom, a south american wood for the top (Im not quite sure what type), and oak corners. I will try to post pictures up soon.

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Randy January 3, 2010 11:30 am

Hey Mark I finished mine today. I did make a change that I thought I would share. I made the bottom male dovetail much wider. Wider than the hole in the bottom. Then the top female dovetail is only about a 1/2 inch on each side. That way I get to keep the depth of the hole and the dovetail does not interfere with it at all.

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Ryan R March 28, 2010 7:23 am

Marc,

Great project. I’m new to woodworking and have a question about your finishing on the boxes. It appears you finished all sides at once. What do you put the box on while it dries so it doesn’t mess up the finish on the bottom of the box? It seems to me that no matter what you put it on the finish wouldn’t come out right.

Thanks,
Ryan

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- thewoodwhisperer March 28, 2010 10:57 am
  
  Most times I use Painter’s Pyramids Ryan. They are great for stuff like that. I just make sure the side that gets placed upon the pyramids is the least important side, just in case they leave some sort of mark.
  
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David Welch May 23, 2010 6:59 pm

I really enjoyed seeing this type box, I’m going to enjoy making these!

David

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Steve November 11, 2010 3:50 pm

I love this site/app! I am just getting into wood working and I can’t get enough. Thanks and keep em coming!

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Mark Gowans December 3, 2010 9:37 am

Only found your great website a couple of days ago and I am really enjoying the videos. I particularly liked this one. I think its even something that I might have a go at myself.

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Lori December 7, 2010 1:19 pm

These keepsake boxes are really great Marc. What a great gift to give for the holidays definitely “One of a kind.” I’ve made some boxes like these in the past, but they were the type where the lids twist out and you use a hidden metal pin as the pivot point. I really like the dovetail idea…that really turned out sweet and the hidden key is really fun. I just might have to make a few of these in the shop this holiday season!!! Thanks for always inspiring!!! I absolutely loved the WOODini…that was so funny!!! :) You guys are great!!! ~Lori

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Matt Vredenburg December 10, 2010 10:04 am

Great idea and thanks for sharing.

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Stephen L January 9, 2011 2:23 pm

Love the boxes, do you sell them and what would you charge for them. I love you website and videos.

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- thewoodwhisperer January 9, 2011 2:46 pm
  
  Thanks Stephen. I actually don’t sell these boxes. I just made a few for family and friends.
  
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Damien McGarry October 11, 2011 6:04 am

Have to ask… what is or where did you get the music for this clip… aroung 25 mins when you’re cutting the curves on the outside of the box?

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- thewoodwhisperer October 11, 2011 7:12 am
  
  I actually don’t know the artist. Pretty much all of my music comes free with Apple software.
  
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Andreas December 16, 2011 5:33 pm

Haha, I hit the 5:15 point and almost died laughing.

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Eric_S September 24, 2012 4:25 am

Just a note on what not to do… After clearing the material in the bottom half for the storage hole with 1-1/8″ and 1/2″ forstner bits, I turned the work piece upside down to smooth and finish on a router table. Not good. The sharp corners from left by the forstners caused the piece to lunge in unpredictable directions (always on the table, not airborne). Nevertheless, I realized that this method is unsafe, and am now purchasing a plunge base for my router to complete this task.

Mark – You mentioned in the video that one should take care vs. these sharp corners and proceed slowly. Did you fine the router wanting to lunge suddenly? I imagine that the router base offers greater control (the router’s weight + its handles).

Thanks for all of the fine videos and articles that you have contributed to the woodworking community. We are all a little more enriched due to your efforts.

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- thewoodwhisperer September 24, 2012 5:45 am
  
  I did not notice any major lunging, but I think you’re exactly right as to the reason why. :)
  
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Ken November 10, 2012 7:11 am

I’m thinking of making a few of these as they look pretty cool and fit my skills/equipment. Why wouldn’t you make one long board for each the top and bottom with the dovetail then slice it into the correct size? Maybe enough to make 3 pcs each.

BTW – love your videos… educational and entertaining.

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Richard Kressin December 13, 2012 6:22 pm

What an awesome gift idea. I can’t wait to give it a try. I am new to wood working and I want to thank you for sharing your experience and expertise.

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Pat October 28, 2013 12:50 pm

Do you have a PDF on how to make the keepsake box? I am pretty new at the woodworking game and need very good directions!
Thanks for the inspiration!…..now if Christmas would just a wait a few more months.

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- Marc Spagnuolo October 28, 2013 1:00 pm
  
  Sorry, no PDF is available. Is there something I can help you with that wasn’t clear in the video?
  
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Corey February 4, 2014 12:23 pm

I feel like I would get a little nervous performing the tablesaw cut at 15:15. Is this a more dangerous cut to perform and are there other alternatives to making that cut?

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Debra May 4, 2014 7:22 am

Hey I was wondering what other type of wood can be used instead of mahogany. Something a little more comfortable to my bank account :) Thanks. Love the video very informational!!!

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- Marc Spagnuolo May 4, 2014 8:18 am
  
  For a project like this, you can use any wood you want. Whatever looks good and fits the budget. :)
  
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Debra May 4, 2014 2:47 pm

Thanks!

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Jesse G September 5, 2014 5:50 pm

Do you think it’s possible to do this project without a router? Or should I just put this one on the back burner until I acquire some more tools? As of now the only power tools i’ve been using is a circular saw, jaw saw and powered drill.

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- Marc Spagnuolo September 6, 2014 6:39 am
  
  Not impossible, but difficult. You could use your drill to hog out the bulk for the interior. Won’t look pretty but you could clean it up with a chisel. The sliding dovetail is going to be very difficult without either some good hand tools or a router.
  
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William August 16, 2015 5:42 pm

Did you sand through the blue tape? (25:35 mark in the video) Or is there no tape on the side you are sanding? Am I correct in thinking the tape is only on the other three sides to keep the lid and body together?

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- Marc Spagnuolo August 17, 2015 7:50 am
  
  You are correct. I usually try not to sand tape since it gets the sandpaper all gunky. So I most likely just removed the one side while keeping the other three in place.
  
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Greg September 26, 2015 7:48 am

I know this is will probably be considered petty or foolish but how can a key or locking pin be considered secret when the plans are all over the internet? Just a pet peeve of mine when things like this are stated.

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- Marc Spagnuolo September 26, 2015 12:47 pm
  
  You’re assuming everyone in the world knows about and has seen the video and plans. I’d say it’s a very very small fraction of the total population. So I think it’s safe to call any hidden locking mechanism in a woodworking plan a “secret.” :)
  
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Todd Dipner September 18, 2018 7:16 pm

Marc, How much smaller did you make the male dovetail to allow the top to slide onto the box? I looked at your video up close and it looks like maybe 1/32 or 1/16 on each side? Thanks, Todd

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- Marc Spagnuolo September 19, 2018 8:01 am
  
  I can’t recall exactly, but you want to really sneak up on it. You only want it loose enough to allow it to easily slide.
  
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105 – Keepsake Box

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