Watch to the end to see a surprise! This video is dedicated to my fiancée, and yes, she was quite surprised! I hope you all enjoy it!
This ring box is made from Asian Tiger Eye Burl, which is an evergreen species native to Southeast Asia. To my knowledge it is not endangered, but the wood is sometimes harvested for medicinal purposes. I had originally planned to use brass barrel hinges instead of the exposed hinge and latch. It was almost 2AM when I decided to try installing barrel hinges and I completely botched the process. So the bandsaw came to the rescue!
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What an exquisite box! Throw the ring away, keep the box! But who would not just faint to receive something in THAT box! Your finacee is one lucky lady!
Thank you Nan!
Thanks for the beautiful way you let us into this special moment in your life, David! The ring box was brilliant. Best wishes!
Thank you, Greg!
Your love is evident in this precious gift. What a beautiful little box and a very blessed young lady! Something to treasure for generations❤️
You read my mind! I was just thinking, "I'd like to see an outtake of him giving her the ring." Yes is a great reply! Congratulations!
Thank you!
Congratulations David Adamsen, very beautiful works !! It's a very very nice gift for your fiancée sincerely , she is lucky !!
Thanks so much!
I'm not surprised your Fiance liked this. Before you started turning it, into the extra info, to find out the wood. Beautiful.
Thanks David!
Thankyou, David.
I held my breath when you started with the bandsaw. I knew it would be good whatever you had in mind. It was! Beautiful as always. Congratulations to you both.
Thank you Jeff!
Congratulations! I pray you have a long and happy life together. A beautiful keepsake for her forever!
Thank you Lenella!
Way to go Dave, and congratulations to the both of you! 👍🎵💥🎼😀
Thank you, Donald!
Oh my goodness! Romance is alive and well!! Wishing you many blessings!
This was done right from the start. Your sweetheart must be as precious as the box. Hope y'all have a wonderful life together. Amen.
Thank you Richard!
Never seen anyone blend turning skills with videography skills better.. Congrats on your engagement David...!
Thanks so much! I appreciate that!
David, I have always enjoyed your videos...I tend to watch them the moment I get the notifications...but seriously, this was a great one...until the end, when it became EPIC! Congratulations! I had (have?) tears in my eyes, remembering the time I proposed to my future wife. I hope people watch the entire video and not cut out early...they are in for a wonderful experience!
Thank you so much, Eric! I appreciate that!
Congratulations, David!!!! What a beautiful thing to make, to give, and to keep for generations. I have never seen any ring box as lovely as this one. God bless you and your fiancée always. Also, I really enjoyed the slo-mo footage at the end... 🤩
Thank you! I really appreciate that!
Congratulations to you both! 💞 I hope you will grow old together in happiness and love. I’ll pass on the advice my Dad gave my husband and I 41 years ago... “Always put each other first.” My Dad was a smart man. Your beautiful engagement ring box will be a cherished heirloom.
Thank you so much!
It took me a minute to figure it out without looking at the comments. What a beautiful ring box! Congratulations!
Thank you! ✌️
I really like watching the videos before reading any descriptions, it's so rewarding to watch the beauty unfold....
I knew it was gonna be a ring box!!!! Congratulations!
Cheers Rebecca!
Congratulations David, beautiful.
Thank you, Sandra!
That is so awesome. The family loves it and the wife said I need to kick it up a notch next time I get her something. Another beautiful piece.
Thank you, Chuck! My best to you and your family!
Imagination, talent, and fabulous tools. Nice work. Congratulations, much happiness. 💕
Congratulations! Great job on getting engaged! The craftsmanship is exquisite as always but it takes a backseat!
Now THAT is how you step it up!
Cheers Lesley!
That box is shining with love and absolutely beautiful! It will be treasured by your future family for ever and one day, when asked, your grand son will proudly explain that his artist grandpa made it when he proposed and since then it is used for that purpose from one generation to the next. Wishing you both all the happiness in the world. Now just prepare the wooden tableware for your future home lol !
Thank you Viviane! Such a great thought!
Beautiful gift for your fiancee I bet she was over the moon with her ring and the box is just as special.
Beautiful piece of wood, made even more so by the purpose you gave it. Congratulations to you and the future Mrs. A.
Thank you, Dana!
Congratulations. Gorgeous work.
Thank you Ross!
Congratulations! May you have Love and Happiness all the rest of your lives! Great Job on the box!
Thank you Donnie!
Lovely end result, plus so good to see close ups when you have taken the trouble to manicure your nails.
I can almost smell the beauty of that tree. Such a thoughtful keepsake. I'm sure that your fiance loved and appreciated very much. Also congratulations to both you and your future wife. GOD bless!
What a wonderful and beautiful gesture! It can be easily seen this gift comes from the heart. Congratulations on your engagement!!! I know she will love the box. It looks very well thought out.
Thank you John! ✌️
Congratulations David! What a beautiful symbol of your love. 🎊💜
Thank you Tracey!
It’s quite beautiful. With a beautiful surprise inside.💍
Thank you, Samuel!
Wonderful in every way, congratulations mate and a long and happy life together.
Man that was sweet workmanship.
Thanks Paul!
OMG!!! David, this is now my favorite video of yours! So beautiful, congratulations!!! 💕
Thank you, Lucy! I appreciate you.
🎉🎊🍾🥂 Congratulations for both of You 👏👏👏 Man, I'm sooooo happy 😀👍 All the best and everything what Yours imagination can dream. Together is always easier to milling the wood 😁 Cheers 🍻 Rav
Thank you so much Rav! ✌️🥳
Truly the box took on a beautiful life of it's own, only to compliment your depth of commitment to your beloved and betrothed. Exquisite! Bravo ‼️🕊️
Oh Mr. Adamsen! That’s the most beautiful work of art I’ve ever seen….and congratulations Sir!
Oh wow such a beautiful box! I also had sharp intakes of breath when cutting into such beauty but obviously worth it to create perfection! Congratulations to you both and all the best in making a host of happy memories in your new adventures together! Good to see you back again , have been getting withdrawal symptoms! 🍾🥂👍🎉🥰
Yay! I found myself almost drooling over the gorgeous colour of that burl! Nice fittings! CONGRATULATIONS!
Thank you!
Congratulations! I wish you both a long and happy life together. Beautiful jewelry box!
Every best wish to you both. What a splendidly romantic way to propose using your artistry to ask the question. Beautiful, just so beautiful.
Thanks Neil!
You keep outdoing yourself, David! What an exquisite box... I'll bet it made for an even more memorable proposal. She is so blessed to have you.
Thank you so much, Kat! I'm blessed to have her!
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David, congratulations. An amazing piece and I’m sure the box helps her to say yes. 🥰
Thanks Paulino! It certainly didn't hurt, LOL!
Hi David.... that was a beautiful ring box...and a great video as always.... but it was an even more beautiful moment at the end... thank you for sharing and many congratulations to you both... may you both have a long and happy future together... my very best wishes... Andy
Thank you so much Andy! ❤️
Beautiful, congratulations
Thanks Beverly!
Hi David, Firstly and most importantly CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! I hope you both will be very happy for many, many years. I have never heard of Asian Tiger Burr. It certainly is a beautiful wood and you brought out the best in it. Take care David. Cheers, Huw
Thank you so much, Huw! Cheers!
Wow so stunning, and sweet. She's a lucky lady.
Thank you, Georgia!
Congratulations ... Process and Presentation were beautifully done. Wishing you both a happy and healthy life together. All the best from Alaska.
Thank you very much, Jim! Cheers from Maine!
Nicely done you old romantic! A stunning piece
LOL Thank you, Haydn!
That was so sweet! What a wonderful use of your talents. Glad to see you back!
Thank you Jesse!
Creative, Thoughtful, Full of Love. I understand why she said "of course".
LOL. I did NOT know where you were going with this. "What the hell is he doing?" Now I see it. It's perfect. Little treasure trove. Delicate. Intimate.
I had no idea what you were making. Just beautiful!
Thanks Michael!
When you put your heart and soul into the making of something, it shows. Beautiful!
Words escape me, What a lovely way to make your girl's day.
Very very nice. The money shot was the end. Congratulations to the two of you.
Thank you Terry!
Beautiful David, congrats on the big step too 😁👍🏼👏
Cheers Japie!
OK. Now that I found that box of tissue and have gotten myself back together a little bit, Wow, just wow! That is an amazing piece. What a thoughtful, elegant way to present the ring. How could anyone say no to that! OK. That's the obvious. But the way you put that video together was just as exquisitely done. I edit music videos for my channel and use a lot of special effects etc. But your skill at presenting something that has to be shot more less in real time is amazing. I'm constantly trying to balance my ADD with my OCD (lol!) so I rarely watch an entire video unless it is special in some way. You had me from the time you pulled out that beautiful piece of wood. But from there all the multiple camera angles, each one right on time and the perfect angle to show the progress from step to step so to speak, that doesn't happen via magic. My friend, you did a great job with the ring box AND the video. Kudos!
Thank you so much. It’s a lot of work, but it’s worth it! Cheers!
Congratulations to you and your Fiancé!
Thank you John!
What a beautiful, thoughtful, one-of-a-kind keepsake! I adore homemade gifts over buying. You made her feel so special! She caught a good one! Congratulations! ❤️
Beautiful! Thank you for the last bit of filming, so nice of you to share with us.
Thank you!
So stunning David! - Ed
Thank you, Ed!
That is beautiful, in more ways than one. May God Bless you both in your life together!
Thank you so much!
Congratulations David!! Absolutely Beautiful engagement ring holder. Everything at the end of the video was Beautiful. Again Congratulations to you both ❤️.
Thank you so much Carl!
I really appreciate your exact understanding of sharpening...
Thank you Sam!
Congratulations David! It was delicately handcrafted.
Thanks JR!
I am so very happy for both of you! May God richly bless your union, and your life together.
Thank you Margaret!
Awww! That's beautiful. Congratulations to you both 😊❤
Thank you Stephen!
Truly unique and absolutely stunning Thank you for sharing your special moment ☺
Thanks so much! Cheers!
Happy to see your recovery went well. Absolutely beautiful ring box. Congratulation.
Thank you!
Best part is that she could walk in on him making the box and she would have no idea what it was just like we usually don’t.
Damm.. I got tears. Wish you both a happy life together.
Cheers mate!
I was surprised too!! Damn, you nearly got me by cutting it on the bandsaw... Don't do this to an old german. Congrats on the box and more important on the cause to make it. Wish you all the best from a man who just split up after 20 years. Be wiser!!! ;o)
Thank you Ralph!
A treasure to hold a treasure for a treasured girl! Stunning! Blessings to you as you glorify God together!
Thank you so much! She is a treasure beyond measure!
Wow..congratulations..its beautiful 😍
Thank you man!
This turned out great David! Those antic type hinge/catches makes it look really cool
Thanks David!
So beautiful!!! I’m sure she loves it! :)💛
Thank you, Emma! ✌️
Elegant 🙏😌🙏😌🙏😌🙏 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 Congratulations!!! 💍💍💍💍💍💍💍
Thank you Norma!
Congrats! First thought was, wow what beautiful wood. Toward the end, "What are you doing ruining it on the bandsaw!" Then, oh wow! That turned out nice. Guess that's how marriage goes too... This is nice. What was I thinking. Oh that's right, it was worth it.
Thank you so much!
I am asolutley speachless, and no words to describe what I just saw! I've seen a great many videos on KZhead but NONE this touching and warm David. I am offering up prayers for you and your fiancee. I pray that God will bless you both as you walk this path of life together. You're one of the most talented wood artists I have ever seen. Peace be with you and your future wife David! Rich
Thank you so much Rich!
Beautiful as always and a “fitting” ending! Thanks for all the excellent videos David. 🇨🇦
Thank you John!
Congratulations brother! You’ve had such a roller coaster of life with your accident, it’s awesome that you get to enjoy such a wonderful moment with your special someone! I wish you both all the best as you begin your new life together! Oh, and the ring box was gorgeous! 😂 - Seth
Thanks so much, Seth!
That box is BEAUTIFUL 😍 !!!! Really impressive!
Seriously David you nearly give me heart failure when you run that through the bandsaw but waow is that a gorgeous ring box or what, it's an absolutely gorgeous wood and the shape of the box is fantastic thanks for sharing 👍👍👍
Beautiful work! And congratulations on your engagement😄
Thank you so much!
I was happy to see a new one this morning. Couldn't wait until tonight to watch. Beautiful work once again!
Thank you Gene!
It's crazy, it looks like it's cut from a piece of maroon colored marble, really nice.
Aahh I had a good feeling it was a jewelry box. Turns out I was right but not exactly the kind I was thinking of. Way to go, man, congratulations to you both :)
Thanks so much!
An appropriately stunning container for a memorable and meaningful object. As always, thank you for sharing.
Thank you!
VERY romantic. Congratulations!
Thank you!
Once again you did it, and for a very good reason. I trust you will be happy. My you be blessed with long life, beautiful babies, and success.
Thank you!!
I loved this, what a beautiful story and creative way to make this proposal even more memorable!
Thank you!
Gorgeous box for a special occasion! Congratulations to the both of you! The Tiger’s Eye wood was the most perfect wood to use for this event, and the hardware brought it up a notch! It’s truly magnificent! Bravo!
Thanks so much!
Congratulations! I hope you two have many happy years ahead of you!
Thank you!
First of...Im so happy to see you all healed up! Yay for that. And second omg that is amazing! Congratulations man! Cheers! 🍻
Thank you so much!
Very beautiful design and execution as well as thoughtful. Glad to see you are on the mend....best wishes and a happy life for both of you.
Thank you so much! 🥳
Absolutely beautiful and she is one lucky lady.
Well I would give all the stuff to her for expoloration and opening and happiness. Bur it turned out to be the presentation of master's skill, just like for little kids or museum visitors. Can't touch this❗)))
FREAKING AMAZING
Cheers!
I’m pretty sure beside all the animal videos I watch I’ve never gotten choked up at a wood turning \ restoration KZhead video. This made me cry. How unbelievably beautiful that wood is and the way you presented to her asking her hand in marriage. Beautiful. Congratulations and may God Bless you both for ever.