How to make box joints easily without any jigs

People going on about him using the expensive planers are missing the point. Just buy the wood planed and buy a router bit that is half the size of it. It was worth watching the video just to see the use of that pushing tool!

Am I the only one who loved the charisma of the host?

Crying out loud! If you didn't learn anything from this video, move on and look for something that you feel can help you better. This man has taken the time to share some of his knowledge to some of us who are not experts on woodworking. Personally, I found it helpful, not only on the steps to do this procedure but in the way he tackles a problem. Thank you to Woodworking Finland.

Straight forward explanations, Clean, simplistic editing without irritating music or shouting, job done. EXCELLENT! Invaluable method to a newbie with very limited resources Thank you for sharing :))

Masterly woodworking, no excessive talking. Finnish people are the best!!

Simple, yet effective. I loved how your video got straight to the point without endless talking. Thank you!

I almost choked on my coffee when he said “Yeeeesss”….. and that was all.

This was like a magic show. Suddenly there was a perfect finger joint. I went back and watched it about four times. It's a really simple, clever method for making this joints. This is exactly the kind of video I like.

Thanks, and thanks for narrating in English, I appreciate that!!!!!

That's a fantastic idea! I especially love it that you're using a serious of pre cut wood piece to control the spacing of the joints. -- such a simplistic and wonderful approach!!

I like the trick of using your hands to push the board through the blade instead of a push-stick. It makes it so much more...adventurous.

I found this video to be *wonderful! No loud music, no talking down to people, just a well-filmed, short, pithy video. ❤ I, personally, could have used *more description, but then, I am very new to wood working. I have, however, been dressmaking and sewing quilts for about 50 years, and apparently, the mental skills overlap. 😆 I watched the video a half dozen times and answered all of my own questions. 👍 I don't think he has too many tools. I have many items in *my sewing room that you would also scoff at ... especially if the only sewing you do is to hem your pants or replace a button now and then. If you're making quilts for sale, or dressing the bride, both mothers, and six attendants, you understand my collection of sewing tools. I imagine Esa is the same. 👍 Thanks Esa, and much love from Texas, USA! 🇫🇮🇨🇱🇺🇲 ❤

Very innovative. For those complain about the machinery, it is not a problem to make joints with a saw, knife and chisel. If you are really good, like Roy Underhill on "The Woodright's Shop". My bet is that most watching this video aren't. Jigs don't work with slightly warped wood beyond about a 6" box. This method does. I have made a perfectly finished 24" by 24" box with this method, out of plywood with a very thin layer of veneer, that was slightly warped. Try that with a jig. Great idea this one.

i particularly liked the 'Finnish mallet' used to tap the joints in :D

Very good !!! In a very down to earth way he showed how you can make boxes using box joints and also showed you how to install the base to the box. Very clever!!!

No way. Love him. I’ve watched this video several times. He’s to the point and relaxing. Thank you for teaching me a new trick.

Thank you for this video. A simple solution is always the best no matter what you are trying to accomplish. I made a living for over 40 years in Information Technology creating simple solutions to complicated problems.

Love what you did here. I’ve been wanting to make some new boxes. I’m doing this tomorrow. Thank You!

Thanks for the video. I just tried your method and it works really well. I used 1" thick MDF for the spacers and a ½" router bit. The MDF thickness was very accurate, so I didn't need a thicknesser to make the spacers (although I have one). I've been woodworking for over 30 years and never got around to making a finger-jointed box. I'll be making plenty more now.

Happy and amazed this guy still has both his thumbs.