I am sure most of you that have seen my Art Boxes have read my comments,tips and my lengthy answers explaining my process.So…I am thinking that many of you probably have enough information to make your own box without further help from me.But maybe not.What I would like to know is how many Jockeys out there would like me to do a tutorial,step by step,on a new box? With lots of clear photographs?
I have to be honest here,its alot of work to do a good job on this and my time could be spent on,well…making more boxes,right? :-)
Also,I would be giving away the plans that took me quite awhile to develop.It will also generate more questions that I will need to address.More time away from the shop.(whine)
So,I ask myself “Why should I ?”.
The answer of course is that I appreciate all of your heartfelt response to my work.I have been amazed at how many of you have looked at my boxes and favorited them.Many of your comments are expressive,not just attaboys.We are all so busy with our own lives and our projects,it takes time and energy to post a comment,especially one from the heart.
Another positive indicator of how these have made some of you feel is when you marked them as a favorite.
“Rachels” box leads the pack at 42 favorites.Wow,I thank all of you!!
Its because of this positive feedback that I have felt encouraged to keep creating,to improve and simplify my design,to try new ideas.
The old saying that “One hand washes the other”is so true.I would really like to do this as a way to say thank you,to each and everyone of you.
BUT.There is a catch.
I will start working on a tutorial only if I get enough response.How much response? I dont know for sure but it would need to impress me that there are more than a couple dozen people just saying kind words…even though that would be appreciated.
I guess this would be like a class in the evenings at the local community college,if only a few show up,then no class.I will need a full classroom to proceed.I hope I dont sound too stingy :)
If you are interested then please tell a friend,and so on,and so on.The more the better.
I look forward to hearing a reply.
Thanks for considering this.
Andy
-- " If I can make it,so can you" Andy in Oregon






















168 comments so far
GaryK
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9518 posts in 879 days
posted 179 days ago
I’d be interested! Thanks
I know exactly how much work it takes to do something like this.
-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.
DAN
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posted 179 days ago
go for it !! I’m looking forward to it
-- work from your heart and your spirit will live forever
majeagle1
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posted 179 days ago
I’m all for it Andy, .... hope you’re ready for this because I think you are going to get “ALOT” of responses…............. Can’t wait for the posts
-- Gene, Majestic Eagle Woodworks, http://majesticeagleww.etsy.com/, http://www.flickr.com/photos/majesticeagle/
MsDebbieP
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posted 179 days ago
I’m interested for sure!! What a generous offer.
-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)
lew
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posted 179 days ago
Please count me as one who would appreciate seeing a tutorial.
Lew
a1Jim
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posted 179 days ago
Hey Andy that would be great.
-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon
Douglas Bordner
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posted 179 days ago
Anyone that has been bitten by the box-bug would be into this. I’m continually dissatisfied by the squareness and lineal nature of my own output. I’ve been knocked out by the sinuous lines and the inset “medallion” on the lids of your boxes since I first saw them.
I echo Deb’s comment. This is a very generous offer and I for one would be a most grateful subscriber to a blog. While I can’t speak for anyone but myself, I’d put money on CharlieM1958 and Blake’s interest as well…
-- "Bordnerizing" perfectly good lumber for over a decade.
loupitou06
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posted 179 days ago
Like my grandmother used to say : ask a blind man if he wants to see again but don’t ask me if I want step-by-step instructions for beautiful boxes with picture :)
-- 100 fois sur le metier remettez votre ouvrage
GEORGE6149
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posted 179 days ago
Andy; i would greatly appreciate a step by step tutorial. thanks
-- GEORGE
Bob N
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posted 179 days ago
As one of Rachel’s box 42 favorites, I would enjoy the opportunity to paticipate in your class and thank you very much for taking the time to do this.
Toolz
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posted 179 days ago
Yes please. I would like to see the tutorial.
-- Growing older but not up!
whitedog
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posted 179 days ago
i say yes , i am addicted to box making so anything on making them is great … i love all of your projects
-- Paul , Calfornia
Chips
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posted 179 days ago
I find building boxes addictive. Yes I would like to see a tutorial.
-- Make every day the best day of your life. Chips, Mississippi
Jim
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posted 179 days ago
Count me in! Box building was my sole purpose for getting into woodworking (even though I’ve yet to actually finish one, OOPS!)
-- -- Jim - Kokomo, Indiana
flcopper169
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posted 179 days ago
I”m in…. I do love those boxes…
Thanks…
Rob
-- Happy and safe woodworking, Flcopper169@aol.com
Andy
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570 posts in 799 days
posted 179 days ago
We now have over a dozen votes to proceed with the tutorial.Me and my big mouth,haha.
I need to finish up two boxes I am currently making,post those photos,and then I will start getting organized.
Be patient.
-- " If I can make it,so can you" Andy in Oregon
tmblweed0429
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posted 179 days ago
Count me in! Thanks for offering to do this. I promise if you do this I will actually build one too!
-- Trent Tidmore, Grapevine, TX
Rustic
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posted 179 days ago
count me in
-- There is no such thing as a mistake. Its called a design modification Rick Kruse, Grand Rapids, MI
Scott Bryan
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posted 179 days ago
I am always willing to participate in learning a new technique, so count me in.
-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.
Karson
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posted 179 days ago
Count me in.
-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †
John Gray
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posted 179 days ago
Count me in, I’d love to do it.
-- Only the Shadow knows....................
RWR
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posted 179 days ago
I for one would love to see, step by step, your process of making these beautiful boxes. Thanks.
-- Wayne
Douglas Bordner
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posted 178 days ago
Willing to wait…thanks Andy!
-- "Bordnerizing" perfectly good lumber for over a decade.
Lee
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posted 178 days ago
Count me in. And, thanks for your effort in advance. Your going above and beyond the call.
Lee
Andy
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570 posts in 799 days
posted 178 days ago
Thanks again for all of the positive feed back.I will keep reading here for votes and will also write how I am proceeding on my end.
To tantalize everyone even further,I will be posting pictures of the most involved,hi tech version of this box I have and will ever build.This is a one off design and I will never do another.
It was designed for the last contest,incorporating both elements, a knot and a secret.But life got in the way and it wasnt finished in time.It has been sitting on shelf waiting for me.Hopefully I will have it completed this weekend,I just have the tray dividers and lining to complete.
Thanks again,
Andy
-- " If I can make it,so can you" Andy in Oregon
Russel
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posted 178 days ago
Andy, you write and I’ll read. When people who know what they’re doing share their skills it’s nothing but a bonus.
-- When you give someone a chance it may well be their last.
Dennis Zongker
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posted 176 days ago
That sounds like a great idea Andy. Your boxes are incredible, Thanks for inspiring so many people.
-- Dennis Zongker
Billp
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posted 176 days ago
Andy that’s why I come to this sight to learn from talented people like yourself. We all would be better with you sharing your knowledge with us.
-- Billp
ellen35
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posted 165 days ago
I’d love to learn!
Ellen
-- Ellen on Cape Cod
Shadydog
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posted 165 days ago
I’m in.
-- Life Is Good!
cwcad
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4 posts in 255 days
posted 165 days ago
I like Russel’s response. “You write and I’ll read.”
Count me in as well!!
-- Do what you say...Say what you do. ldkbox.com
WacoustaWombat
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posted 165 days ago
I’d be VERY interested in your offer. I made my first box—which was also a chessboard—last year. Really struggled through it. Would like to make some other boxes, but would like to do it right. So yes, please.
DuncanInSpain
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posted 165 days ago
I’d be interested. Lack of space means small projects are the order of the day for me and these boxes are cool…
DeputyDawg
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posted 165 days ago
Andy;
Count the “Dawg” in. Looking forward to learning.
-- DeputyDawg
river
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posted 165 days ago
I for one would love to see, step by step, your process of making these beautiful boxes. Thanks.
davidtheboxmaker
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posted 165 days ago
Andy
I’ll always looking for new box designs to inspire me. I like to make something a bit different so please go ahead with the blog.
PCorl
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posted 165 days ago
I would be interested….add me to the list….Thanks
TedM
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posted 165 days ago
I’m in too!
-- I'm a wood magician... I can turn fine lumber into firewood before your very eyes! - http://www.woodworkersguide.com
GregGibbons
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posted 165 days ago
Just statred making boxes, by all means, post and I’ll build
Much Thanks Andy
-- Greg in Ottawa
Robert Herring
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26 posts in 270 days
posted 165 days ago
I would love to be taught by “The Master” Thanks for your offer.
-- Robert M. Herring
wayner
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posted 165 days ago
Count me in
Thanks Andy
-- Wayne, Kentucky
douglbe
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191 posts in 852 days
posted 165 days ago
I love tutorials on learning new methods. These boxes will be a great way to use up some of the many cut offs I tend to hang on to. Thanks for your generosity.
-- Doug, Cass City, Michigan
adeptr
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posted 165 days ago
Count me in, Andy!
-- Dave Haynes, Indiana, http://www.oldaveswoodshop.com
BobR
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posted 165 days ago
Add me to the list.
-- Bob
dickpiper
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posted 165 days ago
I’m in; sounds interesting.
dickreeves
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posted 165 days ago
Anything you feel like sharing would be greatly appreciated.
Box on…
-- dick
reuser
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posted 165 days ago
I am in! Please share the power.
-- reuseit!
satchmo
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posted 165 days ago
Hey Andy – Please include me.
I would also like any side-notes on humidors – Thanks
-- I'd rather have a bottle infront of me than a frontal lobotomy.
Ernest1
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posted 165 days ago
I’m interested also. Boxes are fun to make and give away.
-- I started out with nothing, and still have most of it..... Ernest 1.
Wade Putnam
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63 posts in 620 days
posted 165 days ago
Andy, I would really appreciate it if you would share your secrets with us.
Thanks
-- Wade, Nashville, www.casetn.com
iSawitfirst
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34 posts in 703 days
posted 165 days ago
I want to see that 4” angle grinder in action!
-- The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance. Aristotle
Gpops
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posted 165 days ago
I guess I make 50th response. Wonder if it is enough to get you started on that tutorial? Don
Andy
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posted 165 days ago
I am impressed with all the positive response.Thanks to all of you.
I am working behind the scenes,organizing,editing,etc…Stay tuned.
I am wanting to make this a “Challenge”,which is a great way for everyone to apply what they learn and then show it off to the group.This was suggested by MsDebbie and Martin.
No prizes will be given away,just a chance to show your version of a sculpted box.
I will link from here to the tutorial page when I am ready and also will refer back to this blog to bring late comers up to speed.
I will be posting another version of these sculpted boxes this morning and another in a few days,so keep your eyes peeled.
Thanks again!
-- " If I can make it,so can you" Andy in Oregon
Robert Palmeter
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15 posts in 271 days
posted 165 days ago
Thanks, I eager to learn.
-- I don't understand everything I know about this.
mccreamark
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posted 165 days ago
I am interested too.
Thank you
Mark
cmm
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posted 165 days ago
I would be very grateful to you for sharing your skills and techniques.
Thanks.
Coloneldon
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posted 165 days ago
Yes please. I would like to see the tutorial.
leroy
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posted 165 days ago
I’m definitely interested and truly appreciate your effort and willingness to share.
cwcad
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4 posts in 255 days
posted 165 days ago
First off we should be thanking YOU for the effort much less the pictures, plans, and posts. But your welcome never the less.
-- Do what you say...Say what you do. ldkbox.com
abie
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posted 165 days ago
Yes.
I am making boxes only now because my home is full of furniture.
-- Bruce
Marco Cecala
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posted 165 days ago
Fire away! Nothing puts it all together like a tutorial. Maybe if you do one, that will shame me in to putting one together.
boxman
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posted 165 days ago
i for one would like to see more pictures , seeing someone work only helps to give a person ideas & make you a better woodworker, thanks.
-- john, Moose Jaw, Sask, j.soika@shaw.ca
dalec
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posted 165 days ago
Add me to your expansive list of subscribers.
Thanks,
Dalec
bamasawduster
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posted 165 days ago
Look, dude, I’ve marveled at your boxes. The idea of being shown how to build one has definitely gotten my attention. Thanks a million for your consideration and effort.
-- Gary, Huntsville. May you live as long as you want and not want as long as you live.
grumpa
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posted 165 days ago
Hey!! Yes something new for the old Grumpa. The grandkids will love this.
-- grumpa,Michigan
larrysch
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posted 165 days ago
me too – looking forward to learning anything new
BillyT
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posted 165 days ago
That’s a very kind and generous offer Andy! I’m in for sure!
Bill
tacodan
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posted 165 days ago
Looking for just the right box for my Mom’s cremains!
-- tacodan, tpoblano@gmail.com
edsea
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posted 165 days ago
Thank You, perfect timing for my new shop. Ed
-- Ed, northern Calif.
celtmann
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posted 165 days ago
I’m very interested, and appreciate you sharing your knowledge and experience…
-- I know my machines as well as I know my ten fingers... (well, my 9.3 fingers)
Kaytrim
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posted 165 days ago
Count me in as wanting to learn this process. These are top notch gifts for friends and family.
-- Computer programmer by day, fine woodworker by night. Custom made joysticks for Console Systems and Personal Computers.
jimjanbar
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posted 165 days ago
Your sharing part your talents with us would be greatly appreciated.
Thanking you in advance,
Jim
BlueBrummie
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posted 165 days ago
Count me in. I’m a relative newbie, and always looking to learn a new technique/method.
Erick
-- "And miles to go before I sleep"
Lane
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posted 165 days ago
I definitely like to see a tutorial. Some great work, Andy. I need to “fix” some picture frames…now I know how I’m going to go about just making new/better ones. Trying something new.
Ampeater
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posted 165 days ago
I would definitely like to see it as well.
-- "A goal without a plan is a wish."
Brian
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posted 165 days ago
Count me in! I always like your boxes!
-- Brian, Jericho Vermont
ggparkin
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posted 165 days ago
count me in too.
-- g
Glen Simpson
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posted 165 days ago
I am certainly in.
-- Glen Making sawdust in Alamo, CA
Bob
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posted 165 days ago
Your boxes are great & I would like to try to build one our two myself.
-- "How can a society that exists on instant mashed potatos, packaged cake mixes, frozen dinners, and instant cameras teach patience to its young?"
vidkid26
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posted 165 days ago
As Letterman would say,” Cut me a slice of that!”
Jim
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posted 165 days ago
Yes Please Andy!!!
-- Jim Sollows --- Langley BC Canada --- www.sollows.ca
jarruda144
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posted 165 days ago
Count me in, please and thanks a bunch!
Schummie
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posted 165 days ago
Andy, I can’t wait, thank you.
Schummie.
-- Greetings from the Netherlands.
kwerdal
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posted 165 days ago
I would be interested as well!!
-- Kevin
Don Newton
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posted 165 days ago
Please….POST!
-- Don, Pittsburgh
kidcacy
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posted 165 days ago
Your willingness to share represents the foundation upon which our hobby/profession has been built. Thanks for your kind offer. I await like a school girl looking forward to her first date!
gbear
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posted 165 days ago
sounds great…i’m in
-- gbear, Carmichael, CA
12ftguru
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posted 165 days ago
Yes please. I really appreciate anyone willing to share their hard won lessons.
parkerdude
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posted 165 days ago
Well to answer you post, I do think that you’re stingy, but that’s just for the whiners amongst us. Seriously though, I’d be VERY interested in your box blog. I just got interested in making boxes a few months ago and have been assembling the tools and techniques to learn to make great gift boxes. What I find most interesting is the great lack of info addressing the actual technique. I just see posts of pretty pictures. My boxes are usually applauded for the unique inlays and such (those are the mistakes that I’ve covered up).
So I’m all in, the areas that I have interest in are boxes that don’t have store bought hinges (I hate to craft a fine box and have to put someone else’s EXPENSIVE lid system on it. So please think about alternative closure systems maybe something like friction fit lids and shop made hinges.
Thanks
-- dust control
tuzeman
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posted 165 days ago
Yes, please count me in…
Xymenah
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posted 165 days ago
I would love to see a tutorial! I absolutely love boxes and am always looking for ways to make new and different ones.
sandw40
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posted 165 days ago
As a beginner I would love to watch and learn.
justjohn49
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posted 165 days ago
I am also eager to learn something new. Count me in.
-- justjohn49, New Hampshire
herg1
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posted 165 days ago
Please add me to the list.
-- Roger1
Loc
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posted 165 days ago
Please!
-- Loc
LorenN
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posted 165 days ago
As a new woodworker – this helps me learn alot – Yes.
-LorenN
-- Loren
sloopjohnb
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posted 165 days ago
Andy…I would be very interested in your generous offer. Thanks much. John B.
Zipsss
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posted 165 days ago
I am in.
-- Zipsss
sharad
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posted 165 days ago
Eagerly waiting to watch your tutorials. I really appreciate your magnanimity for what you are doing for us.
Sharad
-- patanjali
pommy
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posted 165 days ago
Im in Andy all for learning more skills
-- cut it saw it scrap it
Dallas Johnson
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posted 165 days ago
To borrow (and edit) a line from Field of Dreams, If you teach it, we will build.
I’d love to see the tutorial, Andy!
-- Dallas Johnson, Ohio
rla036
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posted 165 days ago
Thanks Andy, I am always looking for new ideas and appreciate those who share their expertise with fellow woodworkers.
Bob
-- Duxbury Bob
MelvinKey
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posted 165 days ago
Andy, I would love to see a tutorial.
Melvin
Handymom
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posted 165 days ago
Ditto to all of the above (count me in, please, I’m in, and all the othere). Can’t wait.
-- Karen W., KS.
Mike Running
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posted 165 days ago
Count me in too please.
Mike
LJR
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posted 165 days ago
Would love to see how you make these!
-- Lona, MN
Chiefk
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posted 165 days ago
Count me as another interested LJ
-- P Kennedy Crossville, TN
patron
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posted 165 days ago
yes please i’ll have what he’s having .
from one boxmaker to another ,
if we don’t share ,
nobody gets any better ,
and the world at large
is a sadder place .
no body can take your place ,
but they can all honor you in their work !
-- david ,new mexico ,allheart
TheWingDoctor
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posted 165 days ago
Please post the tutorial. I would love to see and use the proccess myself. Yes, we will use a process you have created, but this forum is about sharing techniques and ideas. I would never expect to cost you a sale of a box, just to be able to create a beautiful box that I can appreciate and give as a gift that others cn appreciate. Thanks.
Bruce
-- Bruce - Fav. Quote "A man's got to know his limitations." Dirty Harry Calahan
Durnik150
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posted 165 days ago
Sign me up. I’m interested!
-- Behind the Bark is a lot of Heartwood----Charles, Centennial, CO
SCOTSMAN
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posted 165 days ago
yes I too would like to see the tutorial please. Have you enough people now? thanks again Alistair
-- excuse my typing as I have a form of parkinsons disease
wells
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posted 165 days ago
I like making boxes and would appreciate a tutorial by someone of your caliber. I have only been reading the posts lately and not been posting. I would follow your posts!
kerflesss
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posted 165 days ago
Count Me-ow in too…
Andy
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posted 165 days ago
The response has been outstanding! Thanks to everyone.
I will keep on working away behind the scenes.
I have one more box to post this week which is very different from the others,but the same basic idea.
Then its back to the writing and photo layout for the tutorial.
Stay tuned :-)
-- " If I can make it,so can you" Andy in Oregon
majeagle1
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posted 165 days ago
Well said Patron !!!! How True!
Wow, it looks like it’s up to 114 comments now…...........
Gonna be a lotta beautiful boxes out there after Andy shares his skills with us.
What a fan base you have Andy !!!!
-- Gene, Majestic Eagle Woodworks, http://majesticeagleww.etsy.com/, http://www.flickr.com/photos/majesticeagle/
psquared
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posted 165 days ago
I’m in.
-- When the tide goes out you see who's been skinny dipping.
SawTooth1953
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posted 165 days ago
I am interested… I just started making boxes and would appreciate learning how to make more attractive ones. Thanks for the offer.
-- Spence in Skokie, IL
Maximillian
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posted 165 days ago
I would love to, although its a long way to come from New Zealand. Still, maybe a woodworking Holiday in the U.S. would be a good idea. However, I can’t see the War Office being too amused by that… Then again, if she scored a nice art box out of the deal…
-- Max, New Zealand
dragondncr
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posted 165 days ago
I would definately be interested in this. Hopefully this is an online tutorial.
-- dragondncr
GMoney
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posted 165 days ago
Count me in!
-- Greg, CT
Treeclimber
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posted 165 days ago
Andy,
I add myself to this growing list and look forward to it.
-- Allan
Mark Shymanski
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posted 165 days ago
if there is still virtual room count me in.
-- ...it's rennovation time!!!
TemplateTom
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posted 165 days ago
Andy
You have created a great interest in the making of your boxes and I admire you for the effort you are making to present the solutions. I have been teaching for over 50 years and it seems you have produced the class I was always seeking. The best class I ever had was at The Association for the blind where I taught them to use the router. I look forward to seeing your presentation so keep up the good work. I tried the same idea on another forum but because I was introducing new routing techniques I had very little followers willing to learn as they were only prepared to listen to one person who had little understanding of what I had to offer and they were only listening to one person.
A famous quote I read some where ’Keep doing what you have been doing for years and you will end up with same results’
So fellow wood workers listen to what Andy has to say with an open mind.
Tom
-- Getting more from my router with the aid of Template Guides
Hawgnutz
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posted 165 days ago
Andy,
WOW, what a generous offer! COUNT ME IN! I wold love to learn how to create a beautiful box like yours.
God Bless,
Hawg
-- Saving barnwood from the scrapyards
aleksmartin
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posted 165 days ago
Count me in
Thanks Andy
Lboy
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posted 165 days ago
Sign me up!
Todd Thomas
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posted 165 days ago
sounds great to me…thanks for the help….
-- Todd, Oak Ridge, TN, Hello my name is Todd and I'm a Toolholic, I bought my last tool 10 days, no 4 days, oh heck I bought a tool on the way here! †
cmoss
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posted 165 days ago
Please add my name to the list on the tutorial for the boxes
regards Charles
MarioF
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posted 164 days ago
Andy, count me in, thank you for your time and effort, it takes a lot of work to do this.
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posted 164 days ago
I would definitely be interested.
Hersh
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posted 164 days ago
Hi Andy,
Please count me in as well. I have seen your submitted projects, and I love the Little Gem and the Art boxes. Thank You.
-- Hersh from Port Angeles, WA - Gotta Complete That Project!
Alan
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posted 164 days ago
I’m in. I would love to make one for each of my kids. Thank you.
-- Alan, Prince George
RTT
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posted 164 days ago
I’d be interested! Thanks
digger
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posted 164 days ago
Sounds great, can’t wait.
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posted 164 days ago
I 132nd that vote !!
Lisa
-- I inherited the woodworking gene and it's gone into overdrive.......
gordo
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posted 164 days ago
Yeah! I think that I would like to try this. I’m a novice woodworker, so anything and everything will be a help
-- Gordo, Georgia
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posted 164 days ago
Great sign me up
Ken
Andy
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posted 164 days ago
I appreciate all the support and will be happy to share my approach with all of you.
YES-To all those who wanted to know if this is an online tutorial.
It will be a simple discription accompanied with photos for each significant step.
Thats what I am working on now.I dont want to start the blog too soon,or it will grag on far to long I fear.
My goal is to have the brunt of the text and photos done before I post anything.Then as everyone is starting on their own box I will introduce the next phase.
I would appreciate any suggestions and if possible will address those.
Thanks again,
Andy
-- " If I can make it,so can you" Andy in Oregon
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posted 164 days ago
I WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION! I had severe arthritis this winter past, and had to stop my wood working.
Feeling better with warmer weather, so I am back to reading LJ and saw your Art Boxes blog…
any links to show them????
(or did I miss the link because of tired eyes)????
philip in Eugene, Oregon
-- Keep your Chisels Sharp.
Andy
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posted 164 days ago
Hi Phillip.
Sorry to hear about your fight with arthritis! That sure takes the fun out of woodworking.
I am glad your doing better and are able to get back to making sawdust.
Please share one of your projects with us when you get time.
By the way, if you want to see one of my boxes just click on the projects tab to the left of my picture.It will bring up a photo of my latest one and then on to the next.
Just let me know if you have any trouble.
Thanks for your interest,and I hope we get that sunshine they keep promising :-)
-- " If I can make it,so can you" Andy in Oregon
kb7fxj
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Count me in
Art Wasilla Alaska
bowyer
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Count me in
-- If at first you don't succeed...Don't try skydiving
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posted 163 days ago
I need a project for birthdays coming up. Count me in.
Bob
-- Bob from Northwest Florida
prez
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posted 163 days ago
if you can show me how to make them as beautiful as the ones you make….I WANT TO LEARN !!
As part of the tutorial…..maybe you can ask all those who participated to send a picture of their completed project!! Wouldn’t that be awesome…..
-- George..." I love the smell of a workshop in the morning!"
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posted 163 days ago
An opportunity to learn how to make a box as beautiful as yours? Count me in!
-- Elaine, Conover, NC
alan coon
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posted 163 days ago
thanks in advance, old dog needs to learn new tricks.
-- Al, South E. Az., But it's a dry heat.
Andy
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posted 162 days ago
Thanks for all the positve feedback :-)
@Prez-Thats exactly what we are going to do.It is going to be a challenge,no prizes,just an opportunity for all who want, to post their own rendition.
I am certain it will be a blast.
Stay tuned.
-- " If I can make it,so can you" Andy in Oregon
AeroClassics
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posted 162 days ago
I would be very interested! I never turn down an opportunity to learn some new technique…..especially from a master!
Doug
-- Doug, Carrollton, TX. www.djswoodworks.com
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posted 161 days ago
totally interested. when does it start? haha
dickn
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posted 161 days ago
Andy,
I would be very interested in learning your techniques. You do great work!
-- Dick, Bettendorf Iowa
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posted 161 days ago
Looks like this will be a VERY popular blog.
I’d be very interested in learning more from a talented woodworker!
-- http://www.grandprairiewoodworks.com http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6453794
Andy
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posted 161 days ago
@Adam-I am hoping to start page one this weekend.Thank you for your interest.
-- " If I can make it,so can you" Andy in Oregon
Andy
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posted 161 days ago
@Dick andTim – Thats really nice of you to say that.I will post a new box by Sunday,so keep an eye out.
-- " If I can make it,so can you" Andy in Oregon
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posted 160 days ago
‘Don’t leave me out. I’m in.
-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com
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posted 160 days ago
i would very much like to learn the technique you use to make your boxes
i thank you ahead of time for all the effort you are putting into this
Andy
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posted 160 days ago
I have just posted a box with a twist.It will be include in the tutorial.

Here is a detail shot.
-- " If I can make it,so can you" Andy in Oregon
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posted 160 days ago
Andy I am just a newbie to this site, but I would love some new knowledge in the art of boxs. I agree with everyone else, this is a very generous offer. I wouldn’t be surprised if the enitire site tunes in. I look forward to it. Thanks and beautiful work…...
-- Ben Kahmann Dayton, OH
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posted 160 days ago
I think we have enough people voting yes now don’t we?Alistair
-- excuse my typing as I have a form of parkinsons disease
Allens
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posted 160 days ago
Newbie Alert: I might just have to give it a go as well, especially after seeing this last box you made.
-- Paul & Kathy Allen
Andy
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posted 160 days ago
Thanks everyone! We definitely have enough people signed up.I am cutting out the project box and photographing the process.Then I will start the tutorial page…soon.
@Paul and Kathy-Thanks :-) Go for it!!
-- " If I can make it,so can you" Andy in Oregon
Michael S.
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posted 159 days ago
Late, but sure am happy to see you doing this for the community. Your artistry is unique and very pleasing to the eye. I really appreciate your efforts and generosity.
Best regards,
Michael
-- Michael in Texas
cabinetmaster
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posted 159 days ago
Late but not out. I was talking to a guy the other day about doing some jewelery boxes with veneer and inlay. So your tutorial will be just the thing to help me get started. Thanks for the offer and I look forward to you blog.
-- Jerry--A man can never have enough tools or clamps
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posted 159 days ago
Being a novice woodworker, I for one would be mightily grateful to learn how to build boxes like those you’ve displayed.
-- Rick in Sunny AZ
Andy
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posted 157 days ago
Thanks everyone!
Follow the link below to page #1 of the tutorial.It has finally strated.
http://lumberjocks.com/Argyllshire/blog/9415
-- " If I can make it,so can you" Andy in Oregon
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I’m late but I’m in!
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Mr Too..
Bruce
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YESSSSSSS!!!!!!!
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posted 36 days ago
Thanks for the interest in the tutorial,here is the link.
http://lumberjocks.com/Argyllshire/blog/9415
-- " If I can make it,so can you" Andy in Oregon