Super FAST Woodworking Gift Idea | Tiny Wooden Box Project

Super FAST Woodworking Gift Idea | Tiny Wooden Box Project

This simple wooden box looks really expensive and can be the perfect woodworking gift. It takes very little material, but makes the most of it with incredible contrasting woods that will impress anyone who is lucky enough to receive it.

I made this little wood box when I was thinking of fast ways to make gift projects. Woodworkers are always looking for things to make for other people. What I like about this project is that it’s a simple build, not a lot of pieces, but it still looks amazing.

I made the box approximately 4” long x 3” wide and 3” tall. It’s made from wenge and maple. Wenge can be a bit pricey, but this project requires only a tiny amount and another dark wood can be substituted.

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41 Comments

  1. KSFWG on December 29, 2022 at 1:34 am

    I’m a sucker for a box video. Always have been, always will be. Thanks!



  2. Dave Durkee on December 29, 2022 at 1:34 am

    Is the table saw blade extra thin or special in any way?



  3. Bob's your uncle on December 29, 2022 at 1:34 am

    Thank you for the inspiration. Everyone’s getting "cut off baby doll heads" in a really cool gift box this year



  4. Building stuff on December 29, 2022 at 1:35 am

    You can have too many chopping boards, tables, cupboards and bowls but you can’t have too many boxes.



  5. TheWoodfather - Mario on December 29, 2022 at 1:38 am

    oh thank god! I’m up to my neck in cut off baby doll heads over here, finally I can start storing them!



  6. Jon Lassak on December 29, 2022 at 1:39 am

    I love simple projects like this. I’ve always had a box obsession since I was little. It’s actually in making my wedding card box years ago that got me into woodworking. Now I do it full time from home and love it. Never underestimate the power of the box! Lol



  7. JJ_ Crank on December 29, 2022 at 1:39 am

    Cut off babydoll heads 🤣 You must have a daughter LMAO

    Excellent as always my friend 👏👏



  8. Zach Vaughan on December 29, 2022 at 1:40 am

    Why do you resaw on the tablesaw instead of the bandsaw? Always makes me nervous having the tablesaw blade fully extended making a through cut like that



  9. Ethan Humphrey on December 29, 2022 at 1:42 am

    Do you think the brown dye trick would work on darker woods than maple? I am currently building a box out of some very highly figured Australian Red Cedar (which really is blood-red). Additionally, wouldn’t it have been easier to stain it before assembly?



  10. Dennis O'Shea on December 29, 2022 at 1:42 am

    Outstanding tell me about the clamp you used And where to get thanks



  11. Michael Willson on December 29, 2022 at 1:45 am

    Billy beautiful box and looks awesome. Can I ask stupid question see if you didn’t wanna do friction fit could u just add couple hinges to make it that way but keep the rest the steps the same?? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍



  12. Cecil x on December 29, 2022 at 1:45 am

    You must have a sister. The "little boy" came out in you. I recognize that comment – put a baby doll head in it ! 🙂



  13. Holger on December 29, 2022 at 1:48 am

    great job🙂



  14. Terri Stroh on December 29, 2022 at 1:48 am

    Hmmm, if voters approve a certain bill in my state, there’s gonna be a bunch of people needing some boxes. 😎 I’d better get cracking!



  15. Paul Bateman on December 29, 2022 at 1:51 am

    I was looking for something to keep my sawn off baby doll heads in. Thanks 👍



  16. Justin Banks on December 29, 2022 at 1:51 am

    Cut off baby doll heads… 😂



  17. Daniel Espínola on December 29, 2022 at 1:55 am

    Hi guy, from Chile; great simple box… I’ll make some like that
    Thanks so much for your knowledge



  18. Kathryn Newton on December 29, 2022 at 1:56 am

    Love it!



  19. abiraffa woodwork on December 29, 2022 at 1:56 am

    Interesting, tiny but heavy, love your work 👍👍



  20. Roger Culver on December 29, 2022 at 2:04 am

    I glued sandpaper to a thick sheet of tempered glass. Works great because there is no give at all.



  21. Darrell Brooks on December 29, 2022 at 2:05 am

    Great job very nice



  22. Gerry Doyon on December 29, 2022 at 2:06 am

    What bran of clamps are you using? The ones in this video are not the same as in your Amazon tool list. Great looking box, by the way!



  23. Fisherdan on December 29, 2022 at 2:08 am

    I work at a hardwood timber yard. Access to soooo many large offcuts for free. Just ain’t got and can’t afford the tools. So frustrating



  24. Hans Blonk on December 29, 2022 at 2:09 am

    Missed the part where the oversized top and bottom are cut to size? 😮



  25. Tony Cordell on December 29, 2022 at 2:09 am

    Really enjoy your videos, I have learned so many unique little tips from your site, please keep them coming…thanks for sharing your gift of craftmanship



  26. herbsu43 on December 29, 2022 at 2:12 am

    Did i miss a step? How did you trim the top and bottom to the box?



  27. Justin Byers on December 29, 2022 at 2:12 am

    man that turned out slick brother nicely done, i wonder what that plastic piece was, keep making 👊



  28. Stephan Pollak on December 29, 2022 at 2:16 am

    Simple but beautyful …you inspire me…thx Billy 👍



  29. Mike Koerner on December 29, 2022 at 2:18 am

    Nicely done. What is the name of the clamp at the 1:32 segment of the video? Thanks.🙂



  30. Van on December 29, 2022 at 2:18 am

    *scrambling through my maple pile looking for a cool piece to make this*



  31. Veenay Mungal on December 29, 2022 at 2:19 am

    Love it 👊👍



  32. S4t4nk4 on December 29, 2022 at 2:21 am

    Thank you fro the video, the box really looks stunning.
    Most probably a silly question but how did you trim the excess from the top and bottom pieces?



  33. Jay Makes on December 29, 2022 at 2:24 am

    Simple yet beautiful. Inspired me to make a few similar boxes to house small gifts this Christmas.



  34. Janie Gonzalez on December 29, 2022 at 2:24 am

    Love this! Question: Can the box liner (3:02) go on the lid vs the box/bottom itself? Just curious



  35. William Ellis on December 29, 2022 at 2:24 am

    Really nice, Billy. What else can I say?
    Bill



  36. edt765 on December 29, 2022 at 2:24 am

    AAAAAAAAAAnd now I have this overwhelming desire to make decorative gift boxes…………………



  37. Jewels on December 29, 2022 at 2:26 am

    Love your boxes, simple and beautiful, what blade would you recommend for resawing on the table saw ?



  38. EL Maestro 35 on December 29, 2022 at 2:29 am

    Looks good. Great job



  39. MC's Creations on December 29, 2022 at 2:30 am

    Fantastic work, Billy! Stunning little box!!! 😃
    Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊



  40. JD Wht on December 29, 2022 at 2:31 am

    You convinced me of what to do with that piece of some exotic wood I have in my left overs box that has a great color and grain but have forgotten what it is.



  41. Jerry Bengtson on December 29, 2022 at 2:33 am

    Did you apply any finish to the maple liner?