I’m a first timer and really enjoyed your video. I found myself thinking about my junior high shop class. Coach Cross was a wonderful teacher. Our first assignment was a box. We couldn’t build anything without a plan/drawing and it had to be to scale. No cutting up wood without the plan and we were supervised until we could be trusted. My box took weeks and wasn’t too bad but the drawing was better. You did a somewhat complicated box without a plan/drawing and it turned out perfectly. No drawing, no measurements and a perfect damn box with fancy features. Oh btw your equipment is nice stuff too. You’ve either edited all of that stuff out or you make that damn box all the time. Regardless, I loved your video and am in awe of your work
After watching this video, I ordered the plans. I’m really pleased as the plans are top notch and really a bargain. I had a quick question when I downloaded the files and Justin answered right away. I look forward to building this box soon.
I have that Lee Valley clamp too. When I am done with it I wrap masking tape around the pieces to keep them all together. I have made a lot of picture frames with it. It’s awesome.
Dustin this is nothing short of fantastic. What a work of art as always. The improvements to the design are excellent and it shows un the end result. However you displayed several new techniques in this video that were also awesome. Very inspiring, thank you! I will be buying your plans for this one!
I subbed to your channel right after seeing the original secret compartment box video when it first came out. I've enjoyed all of your videos since then and started following you on IG last year. This new rendition is fantastic. Love the wood selection on the top, the brass accents, the inner trays, and the hidden drawer is fun. If I have to wait another 5 years to see the next iteration, it will have been worth it. 😁 Thanks for sharing!
Lee Valley Tools makes hand tools that do simple things perfectly. I have a hard time resisting their tools that fall into the “because I want it” category. Holy cow! The grain! I think oak gets a bad image from all the 80’ and 90’s furniture that can be a little inelegant looking. This oak beautiful box madness is amazing and your use and selection and orientation really nailed it.
@@retiredrookie7146 oh right! That was a "dark" but very good movie! I have not seen that in years. Thanks for reminding me! I might have to watch that now. Thanks again!
Thats Exactly what I was thinking about the Audible book but you beat me to it at the end. Great video great build I hope this box stands the test of time...!
Really good stuff! Love to see how you created the brass keyhole part. Excellent info there. Great work on the router to cut the slot for the bottom and save the finger joints, I haven't seen that before. I'm 5 minutes in and learned several things so far.
Loved the finish. It really Allowed the wood to sparkle. You are right about The Count of Montecristo. Dumass (local linguistic spelling) also wrote others that are great.
Great build as always man! LOVED the way the tray floated down, that's craftsmanship right there! Just signed into audible and downloaded A brief history of time, been wanting a reason to do so and you just gave me one. Thanks for sharing your talent.
I really appreciate that thank you. I finished “A briefer history of time” a while back. It’s the condensed version and the thought of a condensed version made me laugh.
Turned out great! You should try using a bit of paste wax on the corners during glue-ups instead of tape - the wax works perfect and doesn’t get stuck after like the tape sometimes does
First of all, excellent work! I love it, Second, thanks for the recommendation, I love the movie, but have never listened to the book. It’s in my queue now! Last, love the library scene in Shawshank! Thanks for the video!
Click the Audible link in the description and show them this is worth investing in. It's the only way I can afford to make more videos! Thanks very much!
Hey man. I loved this build so much that i made my carpenter journeyman examination piece about it. I build a endgrain Chessboard and a chest for the pieces. All mesurments had to be taken in consideration of the pieces, and since i chose pritty big ones the chest got pritty large and heavy. I build in a hidden Drawer like yours but with a simpler mechanism. In the end it resembles your chest but of a higher quality with gold inlays, root veneer and purpleheart :D Bring back some of your disigns since i loved you Jewelry box aswell :D
Loved this project video. It also cracked me up that the only time you spoke wasn't to explain some process or what your thoughts were, but save 100 questions in the comments about where you got the unique tool.
This video was awesome! Do you happen to have plans that I can buy for it? If not I guess I can just watch it 379 more times and I might be able to make it haha awesome job
I purchased the plans. Did you use the 1.5, 2 or 3" lock? Lee valley has three choices. thanks Also, need to know the thickness on front/back and sides of box. Not mentioned in plans!
@@dpmakestuff I have had a few lid warp on me over the last couple of weeks. I thought it was due to bringing them into the house with a sudden heat change. But I suppose I am one of them amateurs :P Love the video and I will try to make a panel style lids from now on.
The best editing I have seen on you tube. Thank you for no stupid music or continually showing simple procedures. Again good job. Jim Coyle
Thanks for being here, doing what you do! Please click the Audible links and check out the build plans available in the description.
Awesome! love the hidden compartment an the ending was funny 🤣🤣
Enjoyed every minute! The revisions made the hidden compartment much less conspicuous. Completely worth the watch time.
Thanks very much! I like it a lot more too.
I’m a first timer and really enjoyed your video. I found myself thinking about my junior high shop class. Coach Cross was a wonderful teacher. Our first assignment was a box. We couldn’t build anything without a plan/drawing and it had to be to scale. No cutting up wood without the plan and we were supervised until we could be trusted. My box took weeks and wasn’t too bad but the drawing was better.
You did a somewhat complicated box without a plan/drawing and it turned out perfectly. No drawing, no measurements and a perfect damn box with fancy features. Oh btw your equipment is nice stuff too.
You’ve either edited all of that stuff out or you make that damn box all the time. Regardless, I loved your video and am in awe of your work
After watching this video, I ordered the plans. I’m really pleased as the plans are top notch and really a bargain. I had a quick question when I downloaded the files and Justin answered right away. I look forward to building this box soon.
I have that Lee Valley clamp too. When I am done with it I wrap masking tape around the pieces to keep them all together. I have made a lot of picture frames with it. It’s awesome.
I made a little holder for it but it has to been disassembled for that to work. It's a pain to store it but a pleasure to use it!
6:24 That's flocking beautiful.
Can't use flock without making that joke! Thanks!
Enjoyed the birds chirping while sanding. Will def try out that secret compartment at some point.
WOW - V2 it outstanding and will be passed down for generations. Very well done! !! !!!
I like the flocking in the hidden drawer. Nice touch.
Dustin this is nothing short of fantastic. What a work of art as always. The improvements to the design are excellent and it shows un the end result. However you displayed several new techniques in this video that were also awesome. Very inspiring, thank you! I will be buying your plans for this one!
Thanks very much! Glad you enjoyed it.
I always love seeing your videos. I think watching these is what really made me want to get into woodworking
This makes me happier than you can imagine! Everyone should get into woodworking!
Lots of gems in this one! That brass turned out well and the techniques for holding it were inspiring.
Thanks very much. I felt like a second rate Clickspring during that part.
Finally! The secret box is what I was looking for on this channel the most. Very satisfying :D Beautiful box!
this is some impressive craftsmanship
I do what I can with what I’m given. Thanks!
I subbed to your channel right after seeing the original secret compartment box video when it first came out. I've enjoyed all of your videos since then and started following you on IG last year. This new rendition is fantastic. Love the wood selection on the top, the brass accents, the inner trays, and the hidden drawer is fun. If I have to wait another 5 years to see the next iteration, it will have been worth it. 😁 Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the sub! Hopefully you won't have to wait 5 years for the next one. I enjoyed this build!
Nicely done. There's something so satisfying about perfectly cut hinge mortises.
That Brusso jig has paid for itself many times over! Thanks very much.
Lee Valley Tools makes hand tools that do simple things perfectly. I have a hard time resisting their tools that fall into the “because I want it” category.
Holy cow! The grain! I think oak gets a bad image from all the 80’ and 90’s furniture that can be a little inelegant looking. This oak beautiful box madness is amazing and your use and selection and orientation really nailed it.
I would steal it for the box itself, even without valuables hidden. Nice one!
3:57 -That's the first time I saw that technique to prevent exposing the holes on the end. - BRAVO
I do it with dovetails too! I don't recall ever seeing someone do it so maybe this is my thing? who knows... works great though!
That box joint jig is amazing.
Great work, as always! Love the final clip. That was the exact scene I was picturing in my head when you mentioned that book. Nice.
It’s what I think of every time!
The book was also mentioned in that movie "Sleepers." Remember the one where Kevin Bacon was a bad guy?
@@retiredrookie7146 oh right! That was a "dark" but very good movie! I have not seen that in years. Thanks for reminding me! I might have to watch that now. Thanks again!
@@marctrembley9792 yessir
I have those Lee valley frame clamps… they are excellent!
Quel boulot ! Impressionnant, Le Comte aurait lui même était très impressionné !!! :-)
Awesome build! The white oak looks great on the box and the hardware and custom keyhole really add to it.
Thank you sir!
Oh, how I wish, I knew woodworking. Beautiful, great project! :)
Wow! Awesome build... again! Audible is amazing!
Glad you like it!
Beautiful job on the secret compartment box Dustin! Thank you for sharing the video with us!💖👌👍😎JP
I've always liked your videos and work, the secret compartment videos have always been my favorite ones.
Glad you like them! Thanks!
Thank you for the new secret compartment box video! I probably watched the first video about 100 of those 3.5 million views.
Fantastic! I appreciate the views and the support. Thanks.
Loved watching rev2! Also TCOMC is one of my favorite classics!
Thats Exactly what I was thinking about the Audible book but you beat me to it at the end. Great video great build I hope this box stands the test of time...!
Andy Dufresne and I both know how good that book is! Thanks very much!
Really good stuff! Love to see how you created the brass keyhole part. Excellent info there. Great work on the router to cut the slot for the bottom and save the finger joints, I haven't seen that before. I'm 5 minutes in and learned several things so far.
I’m glad to hear! Thanks for taking the time to watch.
Really fantastic work, Dustin! 😃
The box turned out more than beautiful! Nicely done! 😃
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
Thanks very much! Same to you.
Dustin You are the best Karate Man in the world at 0:42 🤣 btw nice box 😁
Thanks very much!
Lunch break + DP secret compartment build = happy lunch
Glad I could time that out well for you! Thanks!
Thank you for revisiting this! I love hidden compartments but so few people post videos about them.
It took me this long to come up with all the improvements to make this one worth the build. Thanks for watching!
@@dpmakestuff worth the wait! 😁👍
Loved the finish. It really Allowed the wood to sparkle.
You are right about The Count of Montecristo. Dumass (local linguistic spelling) also wrote others that are great.
Absolutely!
Great build as always man! LOVED the way the tray floated down, that's craftsmanship right there! Just signed into audible and downloaded A brief history of time, been wanting a reason to do so and you just gave me one. Thanks for sharing your talent.
I really appreciate that thank you. I finished “A briefer history of time” a while back. It’s the condensed version and the thought of a condensed version made me laugh.
Very lovely and cool box.
I'm working on a hidden drawer cabinet for my daughter.... Yes - Of course it's your fault! ;)
As a kid I would have killed for a secret compartment of my own! Thanks very much.
@@dpmakestuff Same, not to mention a box and a key... :)
You have the nicest mods to quiet your sanders.
Me at 8:30.... where tf did he get that clamp... like you read everyone’s mind! Lol
It gets asked every time I use it! I’ll be calling it out every time in the future!
Turned out great! You should try using a bit of paste wax on the corners during glue-ups instead of tape - the wax works perfect and doesn’t get stuck after like the tape sometimes does
I had thought about that but then I my finish wouldn't go on very nice. I always pull the tape before the glue is dry. Learned that one the hard way!
@@dpmakestuff I didn’t realize it effected finishes? Even when it’s dry? I do it all the time but I didn’t think I noticed anything
Now that’s a handsome box!!
BTW @15:32 ... My OCD thanks you. Great job, sir.
We're not animals!
Absolutely incredible!
First of all, excellent work! I love it,
Second, thanks for the recommendation, I love the movie, but have never listened to the book. It’s in my queue now!
Last, love the library scene in Shawshank!
Thanks for the video!
Loved the build! The final piece looks as strong as the True North. Cheers
Thanks!
Oh great now I gotta build this
Still love my secret compartment box i won from your giveaway! Beautiful work!
I want you to shoot more videos, I love your videos
Click the Audible link in the description and show them this is worth investing in. It's the only way I can afford to make more videos! Thanks very much!
Dustin, I enjoy all of your videos. You make it look so easy too: the sign of a master woodworker! Thanks for sharing. Do you sell the finished box?
No surprise but I originally found your channel from your first secret compartment box. This one is second to none. Nice 5” “Mirka” sander :)
I’m glad you enjoyed and glad you caught the sander joke. Thanks!
Hey man. I loved this build so much that i made my carpenter journeyman examination piece about it. I build a endgrain Chessboard and a chest for the pieces.
All mesurments had to be taken in consideration of the pieces, and since i chose pritty big ones the chest got pritty large and heavy. I build in a hidden Drawer like yours but with
a simpler mechanism.
In the end it resembles your chest but of a higher quality with gold inlays, root veneer and purpleheart :D
Bring back some of your disigns since i loved you Jewelry box aswell :D
Very good machinist.
Loved this project video. It also cracked me up that the only time you spoke wasn't to explain some process or what your thoughts were, but save 100 questions in the comments about where you got the unique tool.
I had to! I had 10,000 comments asking where I got it in the first video. Thanks very much!
How about a strategically "hidden" Stammer of your logo. Love the build, love the Stammer. Keep them coming. 👍👍
Thanks! I consider branding my logo on there somewhere but I’m considering a change of logo so didn’t want to just yet.
Love it!!! Thanks for the inspiration!
This video was awesome! Do you happen to have plans that I can buy for it? If not I guess I can just watch it 379 more times and I might be able to make it haha awesome job
Spectacular!
Can't get enough of your work. Amazing! Any more prints in the works? Desperate to get one for my shop (when it gets built)
Yes, soon. Always thinking of new print ideas. Thanks!
@@dpmakestuff search Jonah Hill excited gif, thats what I just done!!!!!
The secret compartment box is what lead
Me to
Your Channel!
I’m glad you made it here. Thanks for watching!
Great and fantastic Job Mr!
Thanks!
AWESOME, better than the first one.
Muy buena la caja, excelente trabajo, ojala pudiera conseguir una asi aca en Argentina.
better box than previous.
beautiful job
Nice work as always 👏 keep the videos coming
Thanks! Will do!
Very good job,bro
Hi! What is this blue tape that you stick on the blanks? thank!
How do you like your infrared radiant tube heater? I’m deciding between that and a forced air heater. Just concerned about even heating. Thanks.
Brilliant 🤩
Very nice job
A man of magic!)
That is really neat.
Thanks very much!
@@dpmakestuff your welcome
What's the thing you're lining the interior of the box with called. My head went "felt dust", but that doesn't seem to be it.
Sort of! It's suede fibers over an adhesive.
@@dpmakestuff Thank you!
2:30 Dumb question: Why not line up one of the long edges with the edge of the brass sheet?
I dunno.
@@dpmakestuff Cheers. I wasn't sure if there was a reason behind it or it was just the way you decided to cut it out.
@@gnuthad I do things with the video in mind. Cutting all four sides felt more symmetrical at the time.
@@dpmakestuff And an excellent video it is too. :-)
Awesome!! Thank you for sharing!
Love it, as always!
Thanks for taking the time to watch!
I wish my sander would make chirping bird noises……. 👍🤣👍
Thank you for another build! Videography was excellent! What did you do differently to keep the lid from warping?
The original was just a solid piece of wood on top. The new one has a panel design that should prevent warping. Thanks very much!
I purchased the plans. Did you use the 1.5, 2 or 3" lock? Lee valley has three choices. thanks Also, need to know the thickness on front/back and sides of box. Not mentioned in plans!
The plans are terrible
Do you have plans for the box joint jig you used?
Not my design. Go to ibuildit.ca
Nice job!
Thanks!
Beauty! How much?
Is that the John Heisz box joint jig that you are using?
It is! Very fun jig to use.
Whats that set up you pulled the sheet brass out of? What is this sorcery?
That is an amazing thing right there! The K&S Combo Rack!
I wonder where he bought that clamp from.
I’ll never tell.
How can you mitigate if not prevent wood warping like the lid of the previous box ?
That’s been addressed by making a panel style lid. The other lid I just glued on a solid piece of wood like an amateur.
@@dpmakestuff I have had a few lid warp on me over the last couple of weeks. I thought it was due to bringing them into the house with a sudden heat change. But I suppose I am one of them amateurs :P Love the video and I will try to make a panel style lids from now on.
wonder what such a box would cost in the shop.
Nice Nice !!
Wow do d/l plans include this revisited box?
Yes of course! It includes the old version too.
@@dpmakestuff Which one includes this version, Secret Compartment Box II?
NM, clicked the II box link and it states in there what's included Thanks Master!
Ah! The new disc sander gets its debut!
Yes!!! I’m glad someone noticed!
Thumbs up for the Count of Monte Cristo! Also my favorite classic of all time (and up with with best novel, period). Read the unabridged version!! :)
Yes! Those that know, know! Unabridged or don’t bother. So much of the greatness is from the subtleties and suspense.
That lid is crying out for an inlay! 😵 👋
I like the understated, classic look of the box. You're absolutely right though, it would be a perfect candidate for someone with some inlay talent!
This fellow Canadian wants to know where you got the big block of bees wax.
Farmers market in Edmonton.
Show de bola 💯
Still not hidden enough. Need to make all the inside match as well
It does, what do you mean?
@@dpmakestuff had to watch it again. I see it now!! Nice. Didn’t notice it the first time around
@@tattoosteveneo “didn’t notice it” is music to my ears on a secret compartment build!
Is there a pattern and instructions available to purchase?
Yes of course. Links in the video description.
Tried splitting wood by copying the handchop method, didn't work, sure broke my hand though.
The trick is believing in yourself.
Do or Do Not. There is no Try. (I Do Not, btw)
The sound of your sander is like a chorus of little birdies...
I leave the router sounds, but ditch the sander. That’s how bad the sander sounds to me.