Building a Wooden Box Super Easy (and table saw kickback)

Building a wooden box does always take some time no matter what method you use. I found this super simple way to make small to meduim boxes.

You only need a table saw, crosscut sled and a piece of wood cut to 45 degree. Note that this is simple boxes with miter joints but you can easily make the stronger inserting som splines on each joint.

I also had a little table saw kickback in this video. A little reminder to myself and all of you watching this video.

If you like this video and technique to make wooden boxes please give me a thumbs up and subscribe to my channel for more videos.

[DIYTinkerer]

Nice box, glad you still have your fingers! - you want to find a way to clamp those parts to your jig - and please be careful with those drawstrings on your hoodie! Best wishes.

[tmjtpyd]

Thank you, I couldn't figure out how to cut 45 degrees along such a long edge. This is such a simple solution, and I can use the block forever.

[ottoidrovo]

Muy creativo. He buscado muchos videos tutoriales y este es el mejor. Gracias Dieter!

[norlmerk]

Going to the shop right now...thanks for siplifying 45 degree small pieces
!

[anthonyrivera]

Awesome. So simple. I was clueless. Thanks!

[Michael_]

Dieter! Please, no drawstrings when using a table saw or similar power tools! Same thing for long sleeves and/or jewelry around the wrists.

[johnevans]

Danke sehr, Dieter...you make it look so easy. Thx for making & posting vid.
Good job.

[profharveyherrera]

Thanks mate! I'm new in wood crafting and your video gave me a solution since my saw can't change the angle

[RobRobertson]

Very clever Dieter. I was sceptical at first but thinking thru the principles as i watched - Well Yes :)

It never ceases to amaze me that guys are always coming up with new and easier ways to do something, thanks!

[boosterg]

I like the block idea for cutting the miters. A hold down attached mike make it that much safer to use. An "Upgrade" I will have to think about.

[capnbobretired]

Thank you for sharing this video. With minimal work, I can now make production wooden boxes of different sizes. I never realized it could be so easy. Also I like how the video is not unnecessarily long, and you did not make me listen to some crappy rap music. Thanks again.

[IAMTHELORE]

Nice vid but be careful with kickback, and be careful with those drawstrings from your hoody :S . I knew a guy who got pulled in towards a table saw with the sting from a hoody but luckily the string snapped and it didn't hurt him could have been fatal.

[kodiham]

I missed where you cut the groove on the bottom?

[ronnakeil]

I loved that miter technique. It drove me wild watching the cords from you sweatshirt hood dance around near the saw.

[atomicworkshop]

i love metabo. is the table saw as good as any other metabo tool i worked with?

[DAROZAWOODWORKING]

nice idea on the 45 i will be stealing that idea and I guess if your going to get some kick back thats the kind to get.

[bnelsonbraveheart]

Cutting small box pieces seems to always leave those little wood pieces floating around near the saw blade. Though small, they really pack a punch when the blade grabs them and throws them into your gut. Consider accessories like the Gripper or add a wide/long board to the miter face, which will push the wood cuts away from the blade.

[rigfix]

Thanks for a nice video :)
Always something new to learn.

I was wondering if you could recommend a good tablesaw ?
(in Norway)

[AlfFisher]

Excellent tool, Dieter. I took a mental note. :)

Mark Fisher. Ukraine.

[robertlang]

dieter, how did you get the bottom piece to fit into the side pieces? did i miss something? did you cut a notch? thanks