Uploaded December 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
More than a year ago, I was contacted by two Navy pilots who wanted to commission a keepsake box for their first and only child. A box that would be her first birthday present, and in that box would live 17 other gifts--one each year until she turns 18. When you take on a commission with this much personal meaning, I think it warrants taking the time to make sure you get it right. This object, after all, will be a part of this family's narrative forever. I'm honored to be a part of that story--in a very menial way, if only through the creative act. I hope they appreciate and enjoy this piece. And I hope you enjoy this video.
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Items I keep on hand in the shop:
Glue:
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More than a year ago, I was contacted by two Navy pilots who wanted to commission a keepsake box for their first and only child. A box that would be her first birthday present, and in that box would live 17 other gifts--one each year until she turns 18. When you take on a commission with this much personal meaning, I think it warrants taking the time to make sure you get it right. This object, after all, will be a part of this family's narrative forever. I'm honored to be a part of that story--in a very menial way, if only through the creative act. I hope they appreciate and enjoy this piece. And I hope you enjoy this video.
Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed this video please consider supporting my channel by subscribing and hitting that notification bell. It really helps small channels like mine.
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Items I use in this video (some are affiliate links which help sponsor this content):
Festool Domino: amzn.to/47YEty0
Titebond I Wood Glue: amzn.to/3zRXHGv
Liquid Hide Glue: amzn.to/3PhZEEW
My favorite trim router: amzn.to/3LbCbTF
1/4" Spiral upcut bit: amzn.to/3T93VNf
Rabbeting router bit: amzn.to/411mswM
Shaper Origin: shapertools.com/en-us
My Finish Mix:
Minwax Polyurethane: amzn.to/3kPgpuO
Liberon Finishing Oil: amzn.to/3kXkIEf
Danish Oil (alternative): amzn.to/3Njlabs
Liberon Beeswax: amzn.to/3Jm2yFN
Turpentine: amzn.to/3SWFznB
Mineral Spirits (alternative): amzn.to/3oKU83h
TotalBoat's Tabletop Epoxy:
For 5% off any TotalBoat product, visit totalboat.com/encurtis
Items I keep on hand in the shop:
Glue:
Titebond I Wood Glue: amzn.to/3zRXHGv
Titebond III Wood Glue: amzn.to/3MVnG6j
Titebond Quick and Thick: amzn.to/42HGuMC
Liquid Hide Glue: amzn.to/3PhZEEW
Power Tools and Accessories:
Festool Domino: amzn.to/47YEty0
Table Saw Blade - Woodworkers II: amzn.to/42bIOLa
My favorite trim router: amzn.to/3LbCbTF
DeWalt Trim Router fence: amzn.to/43cYwr2
My Festool Router Setup: amzn.to/3ZPIQal
Extra Fence: amzn.to/3KHi9jI
1/2" dia Router bit: amzn.to/3UkRFYI
A Better Alternative (Spiral Up Cut): amzn.to/3mcPsSp
Sharpening:
Ohishi Waterstones: amzn.to/3TkoZhP
1,000/8,000 Combo (great budget option): amzn.to/3Lqj7Sh
Angle Setting Jig Plans: lie-nielsen.com/pages/downloads
Inexpensive Honing Guide: amzn.to/3Jo2Uub
Lie-Nieslen Honing Guide: lie-nielsen.com/nodes/4239/honing guide
Sandpaper for Flattening: amzn.to/3Jor73F
You can stay up to date with my work here:
instagram.com/encurtis
facebook.com/ENCurtis
encurtis.com
