lovely , have you seen the technique where you bend the nail that is sticking out back around a small bolt , to make the sharp end stick back into the wood , definatly a neater finish , and less likely to inflict injury , will be having a go , thanks
Nice build! I like the old pine boards and the box angles. I have one suggestion, which is to chamfer all the edges. To me that makes it look like the chest is older and well used.
A suggestion for future projects would be to use "Birchwood Casey's Cold Blue" that you just wipe on to make steel black, or "Birchwood Casey's Plumb Brown" which requires you to heat the metal with a torch or oven on the steel parts instead of paint, it would make for a more realistic looking patina.
I think I might have been tempted to burn the wood or stain it with tar oil, for durability. After all it would have had to stand up to being on a long ship!
@@jlistdiy. I think you will be pleased with the results. Consider Orin’s triangle as a carved decoration, or a Celtic knot. At the moment you have a very nice box, go the extra bit and make it stunning. Braided leather may be a good substitute for cordage. I like your style.
Damn. That's a chunky boy. Half the thickness on both the wood and the metal would still have made a strong chest. I made mine from 18mm pine, with the hinges only 3mm. And still it's rock solid.
18mm is roughly 3/4 of an inch, which looks close to a lot of what he's using here. I could probably buy 1x8 boards and get lumber with similar dimensions. The hinges are definitely overbuilt, but I think that might be the purpose since it contributes to the look.
Nice job on the hardware. BUT, Very surprised, All that nice work and then you just bent over the nails in an area you will be reaching into, the ends of your rope handles are unraveling, no dowels or biscuits in the panels. Ten extra minutes and this could have been a very nice piece. BTW, what makes this a "Viking Chest Norse Box" ??
It's similar in many of its details to the Mastermyr chest (if you wanna Google that). It's a Viking chest found in a peat bog. Obviously this is a modern interpretation, but a lot of those details are replicated.
@garypeterson3628 Bending the nails is completely appropriate. However, the tips should also be bent so that they can be hammered back into the wood. A.k.a. clinched nails.
@@jlistdiy I believe they curled the nails (bent the tip over before hammering) so that the point would be embedded back into the wood and hold like a staple.
I recognize it's for historical accuracy. However, if you are putting that much thought, there are better options. Hand forged nails, wooden nails, and simple cutting of the sharp bit, then pig tailing the nail so the business end is hidden before bending over.
If authenticity is what yer after, the box was also a seat when rowing the ship so the hardware would have not been on top of the box….nobody like a chafed butt while rowing…..
Great work both with the chest and fittings. Do you have measurements for this chest ? Also did you cut any particular angles to make the pieces fit or are they just straight cuts?
lovely , have you seen the technique where you bend the nail that is sticking out back around a small bolt , to make the sharp end stick back into the wood , definatly a neater finish , and less likely to inflict injury , will be having a go , thanks
Fantastic hinges you made there - nice look - I will try my hand at these. For finish - my version will have the wood shown to a torch.
I thought about doing the torch idea
Very nice work , Thank You .
Thank you
4:27 Nice trick with those carriage bolt.👍
@@sixoffive thank you
I'm scared of this man lol
To all who are making suggestions to build it differently, go ahead and make your own.
Nice build! I like the old pine boards and the box angles. I have one suggestion, which is to chamfer all the edges. To me that makes it look like the chest is older and well used.
@@philedgerton7892 excellent thank you for the suggestion
Excellent, quick work. Nice!!!
@@williamarrowsmiith8380 thank you
Nice work, sturdy piece, gives it multiple uses. Nice metalworking too. Looks tough doing it cold
@@JohnColgan. thank you and yes I definitely need to invest in a forge
A suggestion for future projects would be to use "Birchwood Casey's Cold Blue" that you just wipe on to make steel black, or "Birchwood Casey's Plumb Brown" which requires you to heat the metal with a torch or oven on the steel parts instead of paint, it would make for a more realistic looking patina.
Thank you I was wondering what that stuff was called I'll definitely look into it , much appreciated
Amazing work, Jamie! Really beautiful piece!!! 😃
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
Thank you It was definitely a challenge makings the hardware
As a cabinet maker, I have mixed feelings. The bent nails are a hard pass for me, though.
Nice work 👍
@@stevekelley1179 thank you
A couple of wedges in those exposed tenons would add to the look too.
@@NonNone-qm4zi that is a great idea
I love this style chest
Me to
I think I might have been tempted to burn the wood or stain it with tar oil, for durability. After all it would have had to stand up to being on a long ship!
@@mergrew0110 I was thinking the same thing with burning the wood and I still might do that
@@jlistdiy. I think you will be pleased with the results. Consider Orin’s triangle as a carved decoration, or a Celtic knot. At the moment you have a very nice box, go the extra bit and make it stunning. Braided leather may be a good substitute for cordage. I like your style.
Of cause you could use the autentic way, and give it some linseed-oil based paint. Without neo-pagan deco's, that is..😂
ooo viking power tools
Bending the nails over? Why nails in the first place? Design was very interesting & functional.
Fred and Barney approved 😊
Awsome
Thats insane 😮
@@y0cdk thank you
Nice Dude! TFS, GB :)
@@graemebrumfitt6668 thank you
why did he work so fast?
Because the Viking ship was scheduled to leave in two hours; he had to have it done before then or he would not receive the goat!!!!!
With the metal brackets on the top it dosnt allow it to be used as a saw horse which I think would have been handy
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NICE!
@@farmerbrown3768 thank you
Damn. That's a chunky boy. Half the thickness on both the wood and the metal would still have made a strong chest.
I made mine from 18mm pine, with the hinges only 3mm. And still it's rock solid.
18mm is roughly 3/4 of an inch, which looks close to a lot of what he's using here. I could probably buy 1x8 boards and get lumber with similar dimensions. The hinges are definitely overbuilt, but I think that might be the purpose since it contributes to the look.
It would be better to house the metal brackets into the top so as to make the top useable and also wheels that could get heavy lol
Fantastic looking project, from your newest subscriber 😀.
@@uktony1525 thank you 😊
Nice job on the hardware. BUT, Very surprised, All that nice work and then you just bent over the nails in an area you will be reaching into, the ends of your rope handles are unraveling, no dowels or biscuits in the panels. Ten extra minutes and this could have been a very nice piece. BTW, what makes this a "Viking Chest Norse Box" ??
Being that they’re only holding onto 3/4 on the face it makes sense.
It's similar in many of its details to the Mastermyr chest (if you wanna Google that). It's a Viking chest found in a peat bog. Obviously this is a modern interpretation, but a lot of those details are replicated.
@@mikehindley3 Thank you
@garypeterson3628 Bending the nails is completely appropriate. However, the tips should also be bent so that they can be hammered back into the wood. A.k.a. clinched nails.
@@elricthebald with or against the grain in this application? I’m thinking against.
Great hack for the nails!! Never thought of that! Good video!
Thank you
Vikings surely enjoyed all those fancy tools
Why did you bend the nails over?
@@alancorr247 from What I've seen on original viking chest they bent the nails over
@@jlistdiy I believe they curled the nails (bent the tip over before hammering) so that the point would be embedded back into the wood and hold like a staple.
I recognize it's for historical accuracy. However, if you are putting that much thought, there are better options. Hand forged nails, wooden nails, and simple cutting of the sharp bit, then pig tailing the nail so the business end is hidden before bending over.
Ugly as sin. Strong as hell!
Find yourself a blacksmith. I did the nails, hinges, and latch for a Viking box using real wrought iron, not steel, so it would be period correct.
If authenticity is what yer after, the box was also a seat when rowing the ship so the hardware would have not been on top of the box….nobody like a chafed butt while rowing…..
@@k9six185 that’s exactly correct. It was their seat and foot locker all in one.
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Great work both with the chest and fittings. Do you have measurements for this chest ? Also did you cut any particular angles to make the pieces fit or are they just straight cuts?
18" tall 26" wide 12" deep and all sides were cut at a 5° angle
@@jlistdiy thank you