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: https://newtonmakes.com/shop/p/heirloom-box-project-plans •• 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! https://patreon.com/newtonmakes •• My Links •• Patreon: https://patreon.com/newtonmakes My Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/newtonmakes Website: https://newtonmakes.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newtonmakes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newtonmakes/ 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: https://www.amazon.com/shop/newtonmakes Jet Table Saw: https://amzn.to/2RwQTJa Rikon 14" Bandsaw https://amzn.to/3168ElS Makita Circular Saw: https://amzn.to/2O54epZ Double Sided Tape: https://amzn.to/3sOtnbd Spindle sander: https://amzn.to/2CxDCvq General Finishes Arm-R-Seal https://amzn.to/2vpFbaB Brown dye stain: https://amzn.to/3lMSSa8 Spray Adhesive: https://amzn.to/3obvJyc Dewalt planer: https://amzn.to/38LarPW Jet 8” Jointer: https://amzn.to/310uabK Forrest Woodworker II Saw Blade: https://amzn.to/3kezMHf Diablo Ripping Saw Blade: https://amzn.to/30ZOJEV Drum sander: https://amzn.to/2MyjpKG Random Orbit Sander https://amzn.to/2RxjkXo 120 grit sandpaper: https://amzn.to/2QW835c 180 grit sandpaper: https://amzn.to/39y5kVM Titebond III Ultimate Wood Glue: https://amzn.to/2tU6B8d Microjig Grr-ripper: https://amzn.to/38J7Buz Starrett 6” combination square: https://amzn.to/3aPMN6n Eye protection: https://amzn.to/37F5M1N Hearing Protection: https://amzn.to/31JRpHa Dust Deputy: https://amzn.to/3aXeqe6 Rigid Shop Vac: https://amzn.to/2U1V6Gz •• Music •• March of the Spoons by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com) is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100223