Building a Maple Box then a Special Trick to Make It POP!

I made an heirloom quality wood box and it was kind of stupid easy to build! I broke it down into a series of small steps. It starts with the basic concept of a box. Add a few curves to give it a graceful appearance. Contrasting legs really give it something extra and make the wood in the body of the box stand out. The lid looks pretty fancy, but it’s really only a few cuts, and it really brings the whole box to life. But the real kicker is the wood grain in the maple. I made the grain really pop by dying it before applying finish. It’s a super cool technique that I highly recommend you try out. Want the templates and detailed instructions I used to make this box? You can get them here: •• About NewtonMakes•• I’m Billy and I make fun things. Sometimes, it’s something I need like tool storage ideas. Other times it’s silly or nerdy stuff that I want to build. If you want to get ideas for making stuff, or just want to watch something entertaining then make sure you subscribe. Please consider supporting me on Patreon, where you’ll get bonus videos, behind the scenes info, and sneak peeks! •• My Links •• Patreon: My Amazon Store: Website: Instagram: Facebook: Here’s a list of tools and materials that I used to make this project. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. •• Tools & Materials •• My Amazon Store: Jet Table Saw: Rikon 14“ Bandsaw Makita Circular Saw: Double Sided Tape: Spindle sander: General Finishes Arm-R-Seal Brown dye stain: Spray Adhesive: Dewalt planer: Jet 8” Jointer: Forrest Woodworker II Saw Blade: Diablo Ripping Saw Blade: Drum sander: Random Orbit Sander 120 grit sandpaper: 180 grit sandpaper: Titebond III Ultimate Wood Glue: Microjig Grr-ripper: Starrett 6” combination square: Eye protection: Hearing Protection: Dust Deputy: Rigid Shop Vac: •• Music •• March of the Spoons by Kevin MacLeod () is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. Source: