Making a Box With Only a Chisel | Hand Tool Woodworking Challenge
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- I was challenged to make a box so I decided to make it with just a chisel out of a block of firewood. this build is about as minimal on tools as you can get. there is not much more basic than a chisel.
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Chisels? Luxury. When I were a lad, woodshop owner would make us carve boxes wi' nowt but our thumb nails for tuppence a week - and we were grateful for it!
LOL love it Doug. this channel needs more people like you!
Yeah, today's generation...spoiled rotten!
I laughed for so long at this. XD
Right then !,... You were lucky. When I were a lad, we didn't have workshops, we had to work outside. Our boss wouldn't let us use our thumb nails, if we did we were beaten. WE had to use our teeth. We didn't get paid, we had to pay him 2/6d a day just to be there. But we was appy them days. Us was grateful but we had to pay more for that ! Happy Days :)
Andrew Parry as a 14 year old I can confirm my generation are full of shite
I've been interested in woodworking recently, and this video is what inspired me to put it into action! I found a cheap 3/4 chisel, bought a couple of chunks of firewood and got to work. And seeing your videos from when you first started only 3 years ago to the point you are today is the greatest inspiration. Thank you
thanks man. that means more then you know. more fun to come.!
How did it turn out?
Nice work! I like how you continually prove that power tools are not required to make great woodwork.
LOL no but they do save time!
Yes, and that's why I hav'em. :D I do my fair share of hand work, just not as much as you do.
totally I just started woodworking myself and I refuse to use power tools as its too easy to take short cuts and not refine the base skills, it is however pretty punishing on the hands and wrists so when I am content with my hand working skill I will start using some labour saving power tools.
I have some oak from the last tree my brother and I took down before he passed, I have been wondering what to with it till now. You have inspired me to make a box for his son. Thank you!!!
Sweet Idea! Thanks for the great note!
You will feel great for doing it. I used to keep wood that I would find interesting in my dad’s house. He would ask me what I was going to do with it. After he passed away, I took inventory of the wood and made him a beautiful urn for his ashes. He is now on my mantle and I say good night daily
Sorry for your loss
Nice ... next project, a green and green style chair made with nothing but a rock and a lasagna noodle
+Make Brooklyn how did you know. Lol
Hahahahaha!!!!
Great work. The box looks positively medieval and therefore very attractive. The carving was the final masterstroke.
thanks Alan!
It’s inspiring ! I love that peace that I feel when I use hand tools too 😌
thanks Tom. me to!
You´re one of the few individuals in this modern world that understands the function of a chisel. I love it, thanks!
+8gmm8 thanks. It is the basic tool that all others are born from.
Bravo James you make that look so easy. I also agree with you that that b l o really makes at White Oak pop!
thanks Opa!
I’d love to do something thing like this. I don’t have a garage or a yard even. I live in an apartment, but I’d love to try and make it work and learn more. Thank for showing us so much. I love your videos
Sounds like fun. I know several people who work in a small apartment over the kitchen table. Just got to clean up the mess but it works well.
@@WoodByWright Oh that’s beautiful! And quite encouraging! Are there small wood cutters that you know of that you could use in such an environment? Not so dangerous and large like circular saws are?
By the way the free hand celtic design was just lovely! Great job!!! 💚
I started my first wood working project this week. Those shavings are actually pretty cool. It's amazing to watch wood go from something rough to a more tame and intricate shape.
Same with me
I really like this idea James and the carving gave it great character. A Kolrosing technique using the chisel could be interesting. I'm sure you could make it work :) ॐ
thanks man. That would make it pop!
I’m getting into carving and trying to learn from many sources . Having recently discovered your channel you really make sense
Thanks
Pfffft. That's not REAL woodworking. Now do it with no tools and no wood.
(Love it.)
LOL ok next time!
Lol
This bit cracked me up... ~¿~
Benedict Builds no more perfect like number anyone
Haha...right?
Great job James, I really appreciate the raw-ness of this video and freedom to just get to work with no plans or guide. Full respect for creativity. Thanks for sharing my friend.
thanks! love the channel name too. that fits very nicely with this video!
That’s wonderful! I happen to have some firewood just laying around, so I might need to give this a shot. And the more I watch your videos the more I’m tempted to go “hand tool only”!
thanks man! firewood can be a great source of thicker stock.
THANKYOU James ! I have had latent woodworking skills since my schooldays (I am 50 now ) and recently I have wanted to do something about it and actually use any capability I might have ! I watched quite a few videos and they only made me more confused .Your videos have been a complete revelation! You demystify everything ,and make me feel I can actually do it. I like early things ,and I knew that ancient people used few tools but made amazing things .Therefore I knew that it all depended on knowing how to really usea tool to it's fullest. This video proves it ,and reveals it ,and makes it simple .THANKYOU ! I am going to get chisels and begin . All thanks to you .AND I love your hand tool ideology .AND you are a very modest and self-effacing ,good-humoured person ,and that helps us watching feel we can do it .In other words ,you are a great teacher .
Thanks man. That rally means a lot. I will keep them coming!
Great video, I love the concept of using only one type of tool. It was also a joy to watch.
thanks. it is fun to put limitations on your work from time to time.
Nice job Sir!
Point your chisel at your chum
Never point it at your thumb
For you can always find another chum
But you’ll never find another thumb...
Bravo
Joyce Myers
Nice box. Great job with the patience. Thanks James.
+Bathrobe Carpenter thanks man!
Nice work James! 👍👊
thnaks Fred!
Wanted to congratulate you on your 30 days and 30 videos James...Great effort! cheers rr
+Richard Rider thanks Richard. It was fun!
Inspiring James! Love your passion.
Thanks man! That is what I am trying to show!
This is what I was looking for! Using wood that hasnt been refined and making something out of it. This is what I wanted to do and see how it is done! Thank you for the video!
Glad I could help. I love working with firewood from time to time.
Stumbled on this video and loved it. Great presentation and great explanation. Clear and concise.
Thanks Ed!
This is actually quite inspirational. Seeing other videos using a lot of tools to make something beautiful feels a bit intimidating to start my own project. This video - I'm starting to believe I could do something myself. Great job!
thanks! that is about the best complement I could get!
Amazing! really enjoyed this, so good to see what you can do with just a chisel!
thanks man. it is always fun to experiment and mess around.
Pure Chisel skill! I love it. I bow to you Mr. Wright.
Lol thanks man.
One of the most interesting woodworking videos on youtube. The crudeness adds a different aestethic to the workpiece. Great great job. Love your videos. Greetings from Turkey.
thank you. I could not agree more!
Aaah old school wood crafting, thanks for sharing.
That was a neat project. You did a great job to have used only chisels. Enjoy and thank you for all your videos and the time you put in producing them. Take care and God bless.
thanks Ron. that means a lot
So unique and beautiful! I love it! Thank you for sharing!
thanks Sarah! my pleasure!
Way to show off those awesome abilities... Very nice and thanks for the video fix! maybe I will get out in the shop and keep myself busy until Tuesday ;)
LOL thansk Frank!
Just found your channel thanks to Rex and my husband and myself saw this one. The first thing my husband said when he saw the title was "And wood I hope." We had to watch it. Thanks for the great video!
Very cool! You break it down well. Fun to watch.
Magic. Thank you James for showing us
my pleasure Will!
Very therapeutic to watch, a nice alternative to expensive power tools. Thank you 👊👊
thanks. it is a lot of fun so just sit back and relax in the shop.
This was fun. I have been looking forward to seeing you do this box.
thanks Christopher. it would make an easy toolbox for the next event!
No you’re not just weird, I enjoy chiselry and removing material as well! I think we all find it satisfying
What a fun project! A joy as always to watch!
Thanks Ben.
This is so great, thanks so much for sharing this with us.
Thanks Felix!
lol best intro ever
It's the first video I see of this channel, and it only took me 2 seconds to fall in love with this guy ahahah
thanks man! I just like having fun in the shop!
Cool experiment....and it worked! I had no doubts.
LOL thanks Jim
I don't understand why people dislike this kind of video. I have watched it twice and I've learned a lot. What's there to dislike?
thanks. that means a lot. You can not please everyone.
Thanks , I could watch a video like this everyday!
I want to see way more of that, so satisfying to watch :D
Thanks. It is a lot of fun!
A great piece and great work. Definitely something different. Well done James
+Peter Compton thanks Peter
This is one my favorite videos. I watched it many times.
Thanks Jim, that means a lot.
Really glad you made the design by hand. There is something much more special about a lack of perfection.
I love that natural flow when it comes from hands!
Love the chisels. I'm just getting into woodworking and find it absolutely amazing! Thanks for sharing!
Your not weird at all. It's the most pleasing thing I do these days lol. I love watching the chips chip away lol Amazing job!
Very inspirational video. I will need to try this. I noticed from a previous comment that you stopped to sharpen the chisel 6-7 times. Something this chisel newbie will need to keep in mind. Thanks for yor work.
That's amazing!!! Well done sir!
Well done James! Love this project!
thanks Ryan!
Absolutely amazing and inspiring! Something I definitely want to try
I loved this!! I have a piece of firewood that is a souvenir from a camping trip I took with my best friends this summer and I’ve been looking for something to make out if it to commemorate the trip. A pair of boxes like this would be great!!
sounds like a fun project from the heart.
Really enjoyed this James, very pure! Made with just chisels (and a bench 😉)
Great to see a project like this.
Big hello from Norfolk, England.
Andy
Thanks Andy!
That was good! Only recently have I been eyeing my firewood as a source of nice hardwood in small quantities. Great for all sorts of things - clamp parts, handles, dowels, runners (etc.), and now a box.
Inspiring video. Thanks!
thanks Lorra. so true. I often make tool parts from hat pile!
This my friend is awesome Thank you so much for sharing and I hope you have a blessed week
Dale
Thanks. Looks like you have been having fun with the videos. If you ever have questions you want answered email is usually the best way to get a hold of me. jameswright@woodbywright.com
@@WoodByWright Thank you so much sir, that is very kind of you so offer your email address to us. Thank you, much appreciated. Yes sir, I have some down time if you will. So we have been enjoying your channel. Watching the winding stick vide as we reply. Your a good man with a lot of great talent not only in your wood working, bur your teaching skills, and presentation skills are super. Thanks again for all do to help us all.
dale
You have great patience. Oh, and some talent too.
LOL I have neither. I am just stubborn!
Brilliant, wonderful. One of my favorite videos by you for sure.
thanks man. It was a ton of fun to make!
I'm gonna have to try it.
Absolutely over the top I really enjoyed your box from
Firewood
great idea it's beautiful thank you for sharing👍
Cara, eu comecei agora a trabalhar com madeira, e suas dicas com o formão vão me ajudar muito. Obrigado. E por favor, continue com esse trabalho maravilhoso que é o Woodwork. Abraço do Brasil.
This was just a joy to watch!
Thanks. These are fun to make.
Great show of fundamental craftsmanship!
how could anyone dislike this video? lol. i appreciated this video. thank you. i " Liked" & subscribed.
That's really inspiring, thanks for showing!
+Volker Braun thanks Volker
This is great idea. I'm putting this on my to do list
sweet Jim. looking forward to seeing what you make!
Such a fun video, well done!!
Pretty amazing. Thanks for sharing.
my pleasure
Amazing, thank you for sharing
my pleasure
You just can't stop. If you count your WbWii from yesterday this is #32. Woo Hoo. Nice box.
LOL thanks bill then there was one on the last day of Sep.
There’s something magical about the act of making.
Chisels show the symbol of love for wood
That worked beautifully, absolutely giving it a shot.
Thanks. This definitely was a fun project.
Beautiful!
thanks!
I will never attempt that but loved watching you do it. So cool!!! 👍👍
thanks Jim. I don't suggest it to anyone!
Very neat!
+deezynar thanks.
Love the box.... good job 👍
+Lynn Masoner thanks Lynn
good job james i love chise;s i have a bunch along with all the planes i have
thanks gene! got to love a good chisel!
I’ve always enjoyed your videos and thought you were really talented. After watching this one I can see you have some truly amazing skills. Well done 👍
thansk nick. I wish I did but this is a lot simpler then it looks!
Looks great!
Once you realize that a plane is just a jig for a chisel, you’re in. 🤫
+Dave Bennett same thing for a table saw. Just a while bunch of chisels in a jig.
@@WoodByWright I might just call saws chisel wheels from now on xD
@@carbon1255 that sounds about right!
All tools are chisels. Even a mallet is a big chisel handle without a chisel.
Awesome video. Goes to show what can be done with limited tools! Thanks
so true! thanks!
So beautiful!!
thanks!
Gotta love old school techniques!
That is beautiful!
Thanks!
Really enjoyed this video. Thanks.
thanks Mike!
Nice wee video-very helpful👍
Great job going to try one myself.😊
That was fun to watch thanks!!!!
thanks Jerome! that means a lot
Gosh! ... Amazing!
Well I guess I really don't have an excuse left for not learning woodworking. Color me impressed. Awesome job.
LOL. Yep everything else just makes it easier. And if you look at most tools that Lily is just a jig for holding a chisel.
Wood By Wright you got yourself a sub.
@@BlindRambler thanks man. That means a lot!
Excellent and inspiring!
thanks man
So AWESOME!!!
thanks!
Wait a second, you used a vice! I would love to see this freehanded so I could pick up tips on carving when all you have is a cutting tool.
I did a video not too long ago with using a single 1/2 inch chisel and a strap. I walked into the woods and cut a tree down and turned it into a stool using just those two items in the middle of the woods. Or something like this video you can just do it on the ground and push it up against the wall and you can do the exact same thing that way.
@@WoodByWright Could I give you a challenge based on something I struggled with?
This is fantastic
Nice. Maybe next is a plane from just chisels? Could you use a chisel as the plane blade? Then you'd be allowed to use planes to help you with the high boy.
yup. I actually have a few videos of doing just that. my first ever plane build was with a chisel.
Well done, James.
thanks Clyde!
Great video! I really enjoyed watching it and it gave me inspiration! Off to the woodpile. Thanks!
+Can Do thanks man!
Thanks so much.........I really enjoyed it. Awesome tips....cheers.