Building a Custom Watch Box | Laminated Splines & Kanji Engraving

▶️ IF YOU ENJOYED THIS BUILD, WATCH NEXT 👉 My Way of Building This Walnut Pen Box    • My Way of Building This Walnut Pen Box   ────────── In this build, I’m using beech for the main body of the box, creating contrast with laminated walnut and beech splines, dark walnut dividers, and a dark walnut engraved plaque. I complete the build with a leather lining and a wax finish, preserving as much of the wood’s natural character as possible while maintaining the clean simplicity of Japandi design. 🪚 MY HANDMADE WORK You can find my available handmade pieces here: Etsy Shop: https://lightwavessense.etsy.com Website: https://lightwavesense.com 🕒 TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction & Concept 0:56 Preparing Stock 6:41 Box Assembly & Glue-Up 9:23 Box Top Glue-Up 14:23 Installing the Splines 23:38 Separating the Lid 26:07 Hinge Installation 31:04 Sanding & Prep for Finish 32:22 Dividers 38:25 Attaching the Plaque 39:25 Applying Wax 40:40 Final Assembly 41:38 Finished Build 🤝 WOODWORKING TOOLS & MATERIALS I RECOMMEND Some of the links below are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases, at no additional cost to you. 🟩 MEASURING & MARKING TOOLS • Precision Try Square → https://amzn.to/4AbjPK6 • 3D Multi-Angle Measuring Square → https://amzn.to/4yEo5jO • Precision Ruler → https://amzn.to/3VbC0PD • Speed Square → https://amzn.to/4j74xjc • Marking Knife → https://amzn.to/4cKHzux • Mechanical Pencil → https://amzn.to/3VttVpB • Wheel Marking Gauge → https://amzn.to/4xZx92Q 🟦 HAND TOOLS • Mini Hand Plane → https://amzn.to/4h3cELf • Flush Cut Saw → https://amzn.to/4isaFTa • Trigger Clamp → https://amzn.to/4gRYzkT • F-Style Bar Clamp → https://amzn.to/4cHPyII • Wood Glue → https://amzn.to/4gPAY4r • Blue Masking Tape → https://amzn.to/4iwVGHD • Silicone Glue Brush → https://amzn.to/4yDA9Sk 🟪 WOODWORKING ESSENTIALS • Hinge Slot Router Bit → https://amzn.to/4xlbFfy • 90° Hinges → https://amzn.to/4h8BxFq ⬜ FINISHING MATERIALS & ACCESSORIES • Non-Slip Work Mat → https://amzn.to/4yBdfuJ • Foam Brush Applicators → https://amzn.to/4h5K5gk • Microfiber Cloths → https://amzn.to/4yyzyB8 • Liberon Black Bison Wax → https://amzn.to/46RA01E 👤 ABOUT ME I'm Dimitris, also known as DCMaker, the maker behind Lightwaves Sense. I design and build handcrafted wooden pieces in my workshop in Cyprus, always looking for new ways to improve my work and refine the way I make things. Most of my videos take you through the complete process of making a project, from the first cuts to the final finish. I like to show the details, techniques and decisions that go into each build, while letting the natural sounds of the workshop tell the story. If you enjoy detailed woodworking, the process of making, and the sound of a workshop at work, consider subscribing and following along. 📱 FIND ME ONLINE Instagram:   / lightwaves_sense   TikTok:   / lightwaves_sense   Facebook:   / lightwavessense   Pinterest:   / lightwavessense   Thank you for watching and supporting the channel.