"Art Box" Tutorial #1: Intro

I am waiting with baited breath!

-- Ellen on Cape Cod

I really like your boxes and your review. Looking forward to continuing the journey

-- RTB. "dumb animals are not stupid they simply can't talk "

This should be good bring it on.

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

Goog beginning Andy, can’t wait for the main feature and then the grand finale!!!!!

Thanks agian for doing this !

-- Gene, Majestic Eagle Woodworks, http://majesticeagleww.etsy.com/, http://www.flickr.com/photos/majesticeagle/

Thank you!

-- Never board, always knotty, lots of growth rings

What Gene said!

-- "Bordnerizing" perfectly good lumber for over a decade.

Already added to my “watch list” many thanks

-- Growing older but not up!

This is great for a novice like me. I’ve never built a gift box of any sort. I love it . thank you for sharing.

-- Blade Reworking Old & Discarded Wood T New.

Andy added to watch list and eagerly awaiting the next episode this is what makes this site so unique thanks mate

-- cut it saw it scrap it

Looking forward to your tutorial. Your Art Deco box is my favorite. It reminds me of fine tuned Cadillac. Thanks for sharing, Andy.

-- Dennis Zongker

get ready, get set, go …. hope you enjoy your time making it as I am looking forward to seeing it

-- work from your heart and your spirit will live forever

goal: check!
disclaimer: check! :)

let the games begin!

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Keep ‘em coming!

-- http://www.grandprairiewoodworks.com http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6453794

Thanks Andy. I’m looking forward to this.

Gordo

-- Gordo, Georgia

I’m ready to go. Let’s get started…........................................................................

-- Jerry--A man can never have enough tools or clamps

I am getting close to posting the first construction photos…just getting my thoughts down in a logical sequence.Another day or so.

We get in the habit of doing something without thinking too much about it.
This is good for me ,it’s making me evaluate my process and see where I need to improve.

Thanks for your patience.

-- " If I can make it,so can you" Andy in Oregon

I am literally changelled, I need lots of pictures. This will be very interesting.

-- Tom D

I’ve always wanted to build a box and have plenty of scrap wood to work with! Can’t wait to see if I can duplicate your beautiful work.

-- dcutter

Here is a link to Part #2.
http://lumberjocks.com/Argyllshire/blog/9672

-- " If I can make it,so can you" Andy in Oregon

Thanks for the blog series.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

Thanks Andy

-- justjohn49, New Hampshire

Thanks Andy. Is the shaping next???

Your welcome Rick.Actually,the last chapter showed as much of the shaping as I can really express with photos.Since every box is different,there really isnt a plan of attack,its more about feel and self expression.The last chapter is about complete and will show the final sanding and how it looks finished.

-- " If I can make it,so can you" Andy in Oregon

I suppose what I’m most curious about are the tools you use and in what order you like to use them in the shaping process. Do you usually draw a patern out or does the pillowed effect just happen and somewhat fall into place?

Hi Rick,the tutorial covers the tools and the process pretty well.It will become more clear as you start making one.The pillowed top is shaped with the grinder or a sander,just remove the excess wood on the lid and medallion,until it all blends together into a dome or whatever you fancy.I look forward to seeing a box by you.Dont hesitate to ask for clarification as needed.

-- " If I can make it,so can you" Andy in Oregon