Walnut Sideboard Full Build—No Power Tools Used! | Hand Tool Woodworking

I built this sideboard over the course of 9 months and did not use any power tools at all to build it.

This is the summary video of the entire walnut sideboard build which I documented in a 25-part series.

This project was first conceived in winter 2017, when my wife and I started designing the piece based on a number of different sideboards we had seen online. I tweaked the design over the course of a few months, off and on.

Then, since I am a teacher, it was a waiting game to begin the build during my summer break. So, in summer 2018, I bought the lumber from a local resident who supplies a variety of air-dried wood species.

From there, it was a matter of chipping away over time, and in the end, it was late March 2019 when I finished--so in total, it took 9 months.

I used no power tools at all during the build. So, even though I have a band saw, I did not use it. I didn't even use an electric drill.

Everything was 100% done by hand. The only electricity used was for the lighting and heating/air conditioning.

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Thanks!
Andrew

[TheHandToolery]

I hope you enjoyed this summary video! Please check out the entire series for more details! Leave questions below, and I'll do my best to answer them!

[damienhicks]

Incredible! I try to tell people all the time, you don’t need a lot of tools to make beautiful things, but you do need a lot of talent. You’ve got it sir!

[peepawhebert]

You knocked the cover off this!! The design and use of grain is impeccable. You should be proud. This is one of the best videos on youtube.

[mrJanniekoen]

Dude, this is incredible! From rough sawn lumber to a piece that will last more than 100 years. You inspire me to lean more towards hand tools. Thank you

[manit]

4k will boost your YouTube recommendations. This is great work.

[nathanielsnyder]

you are one talented madman of a woodworker 👏🏼

[erengaudet]

This is true woodworking. Definitely the best work I’ve seen on youtube keep it up

[CheeseBae]

This is kinda off topic, but I love the way walnut smells when it's being worked.

[fiscalfp]

Nine months is a very long time, but, my friend, this is a piece of art. Congratulations!!

[jamesdeery]

A very beautifully piece of fine furniture as good as anything out there.

[joshs.]

Stunning result! Absolutely an heirloom piece that will be past down through the generations. Really enjoyed watching the whole process.

[motoboyTUGA]

Andrew, brilliant work mate. Eternal peace of furniture.

[SuperKwame]

Hi son, Great Job. I 'm sixty-years old and now I want to be like you!. I just stumble on your channel this morning! thanks, for making the hand saw.

[TWC]

Dang brother. Way to hang in there on this build. What a ton of work! But what a great reward. I watched this at work Lol. Came back to comment. Great job 👍

[MrDottorzeta]

A without price masterpiece. Your parents must be so proud!!

[ChristiannTyler]

Electrician by trade but recently needed something and built it myself.. now I’m hooked. It’s amazing that it’s a bigger cost to get the proper hand tools vs the power tools. Still going to go this route purely out of love for the process.

[theogriengl]

Sensational craft skills. A real gem for eternity...

[pjplay]

Inspiring to see everything achieved without power tools and a quality finish in the end, we’ll done

[SethsProject]

Man!! As someone who started out as a hand tool only guy I have so much respect for you and this build. It came out incredible, and I hope you are really happy with this piece. The dovetail drawers look so nice. If I made this piece myself I wouldn’t let it go for anything less than $5000. This really inspired me to quit being so lazy and get out and build something. Awesome stuff man! Subscribing for sure!

[mariedriskell]

Wowzerz, that is BEAUTIFUL, WELL DONE! AND THANKS FOR YOUR TIME AND VIDEO.