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Inspired by our beloved Martyn, I used the same antique miter saw to make this five-sider, as with the last mitered box…The antique miter saw...

Martyn had said that tape and rubber bands would probably be enough for the glue-up, and it probably would have been, but I tied some loose loops of rope around it and tightened them up like a tourniquet just to make sure…The Clamp-up...

Because I wanted to hinge this box, I made a quick cradle to hold it so the back was level… for the gluing and the hole drilling…A Quick Cradle...

When I sawed the top off, I again had a problem with a poor separation cut… I had the really great idea of flattening the cuts on the jointer!! Dumb idea, and I knew better too!!
I ended up with a nice chip-out that can be seen on the left-hand side of the "Open" picture…
Live and Re-learn…
Anyway, it's a little one, the sides are 3" long and about the same height, and it's made with Maple sides and Oak top, bottom, and hinges…
It was a fun build…
Your thoughts are always appreciated. :)

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Really nifty Mike. Like the hinge and the design
 

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Well done, Mike. Well worth your persevering on this you got a great result. There'll be no limits to no of sides on your boxes now. The jig idea for working with the hinge was good as is the hinge itself. No-one else makes them quite like you do. All this with hand tools too. Splendid.
 

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I love the idea! Very cool little box. (Humbly offered, Be careful running end grain through the jointer, it can cause the missile effect and as you have experienced blow out the back)

Degoose is right, your hinges are legendary. You are very gifted!

Nate
 

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Nice Mike, I often use rope tourniquet clamps meself ! Terrific use of the miter technique Where else can you take it ? Go Mike !
 

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Very nice Mike!

With all the problems you had, it turned out great.

I've learned over the years, that every new project is a learning process, That's why I enjoy woodworking!
 

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Love the clamps, Mike!
I always save any large rubber bands for the same purpose.
 

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Nice one! I like it .

www.bandsawblog.com
 

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Hey, Looky here!!

I go out for the day,
come back,
and I have one of those Fancy, Shiny, Top Three Badges!!

That's great, really, and did bring a smile to my face,
but the approval of such a Fine Group of Woodworkers,
and more importantly, such a Fine Group of People,
means a whole lot more to me…
Many Thanks to You All!! :)
 

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Very nice. I have a friend who makes these and yours looks awesome!
 

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I have one of those Fancy, Shiny, Top Three Badges!! Wear it with pride 'cause they ain't sending any money ;-) Braggin' rights is all you get Mike. It could not happen to a better, more deserving LJ.
 

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Another fine hand tool project mike. Power tools can be tricky!
 

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Nice hinge and box. Attractive shape of the box really catches the eye.
 

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Hi again Mike. Beautifull little box. I love the hinge design, it was perfect for this box.

I used to have problems after separating the tops on my boxes. The simple and effective solution was to make a sanding platter from MDF or other flat material with 12" square of 80 grit sandpaper. Just clamp it down and run all four of the lid/box edges over it at the same time until flat. I always draw diagonal line across the rims all the way around first so when they disappear you will know it's perfectly flat.
 

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Thanks Michael…
That's good advice about the nice, flat sanding board
CharlieM1958 had a set-up like that for his box work
and I've been meaning to put one of my own together…
Pretty soon, pretty soon…
In the meanwhile, I'll let you in on a little secret…
I went off the deep end
and bought myself an early Christmas present…
A New Band Saw!!
The old Powermatic that I had didn't make the moves with us
So it was sold…
The new Saw should make the box-top cut a little less of a violent event
as compared to my Table Saw…
At least I'm hoping…
It's really great to see you back here my Friend!! :)
 
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