Learning Curve #18: Scrollsaw Box

Not only is it impressive that you used one scroll saw blade but the work looks really GREAT!!!! I really like the pattern. Can’t wait to see the fininshed product….

-- Max "Desperado", Salt Lake City, UT

Amazing! Absolutely beautiful.

And only one saw… that’s even more impressive.

Again, I love your un-dogmatic approach. You don’t mind to paint walnut and you scroll-saw and expose the beauty of… tongue & groove “cheap” leftovers. Mot’s daughter would be proud of you! Tongue (and groove) in cheek, of course!

By the way, I can spot some very thin and delicate cuts and some crisp corners that you must be proud of…

-- Jojo, shopless in Kyoto · http://www.japanese-woodworking-tools.com/

thanks :)

Actually I haven’t even had time to look at it closely.. I finished the last cut, grabbed it and came upstairs to start supper…
took time to post some pix …

I’ll get a closer look as I sand those edges…

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Very nice Debbie. A great job. How thick is the pine?

-- Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com

LOL…you did a nice job, Debbie! I’m impressed with the patience it takes for that kind of detail. Good job!

-- You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation. (Plato)

I think you are doing a bang up job with one of my favorite tools. I can’t wait to see what you craft with it next, Debbie!

Very very nice Deb…

-- Bob, Carver Massachusetts, Sawdust Maker http://www.capecodbaychallenge.org

Debbie it is beginning to sound like you’ve unleashed the inner artist in you. Beginnings of a great little box – maybe for some potpourri?

-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/

Those are really great marijuana leaves, Debbie!

Ha ha, just kidding ;) ...forgive me, couldn’t resist. But seriously, that is some impressive scroll work! Keep that stuff up. You’re darn good at it. I just received some parts for my scroll saw blade tensioner last week. You have inspired me to put it together and try it out again.

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thanks everyone.

The pine is 3/8” thick.
Patience: yah, I don’t have much of that when it comes to making a project. I have to keep myself focused on the moment, on the section of line I’m cutting rather than looking at how much is left to do or wishing it was done.

The box: not sure, yet, how I’m going to put this together, especially since the bottom edges have “the groove” still in them. But I’m sure I will come up with something.

Blake: Blake, Blake, Blake… I’ll never be able to look at my work in the same way ever again….

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Looks great :) I need to crack open my scroll saw, haven’t used it in ages but sure is fun.

-- I am always doing that which I can not do, in order that I may learn how to do it. - Pablo Picasso

it was fun actually :)
have fun !!

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Yer definitley gaining on it Deb.
Very nice work .

Bob

-- A mind, like a home, is furnished by its owner

thanks :)

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Outstanding, Deb. You outta be very proud.

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

I am :)
it’s not a box yet.. but so far so good

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Debbie,

That is really nice – very impressive scrolling work, and just one blade!

As far as assembling the box, how about using the groove to your advantage and cutting off the inside part of it and creating a rebate for a plywood bottom? You could then create a small rebate on the short sides of equal size to allow the long sides to fit/glue into. Just shave off the tongues and you will have a box! I’ll be watching to see how you ultimately solve the dilemma.

-- Mark, Webster New York, Visit my website at http://thecraftsmanspath.com

You are multitalented, Ms. Debbie. I think we should refer to you as a jock of all trades!

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

lol thanks Charlie

Mark. that’s a great idea re: half of the groove.
THe plans have a bar for the bottom to sit on but because it is 3/8” pine I’m afraid of drilling it.

Other option I had was make 4 corner “legs” for the sides and bottom to all sit in. I could use UNPAINTED walnut and so I wouldn’t have a problem re: cutting it.

As for the top, I’m going to leave the tongue .. it gives it character! :) The original plans has a rounded top but my wood wasn’t tall enough so I opted to just leave it straight and include the tongue as the decorative edge.

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

I can’t wait to see the finished box. It will be beautiful. Those scrolled sides are so elegant.

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Keep it up MsDebbie!!!! Doing great!

-- Betsy - GO BUCKS!

Corbin and I both give it 2 thumbs up, really a great job Deb. You have astounded us all with your tenacity to not only learn woodworking, but to become proficient at it. Good job. Mike and Corbin

-- Mike. Profisher50@yahoo.com

aw gee. thanks… I don’t feel like I’m doing a lot .. but one step at a time :)

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Better late than never I guess…

Easy to work around those nasty grooves Debbie. Just cut the inner lip of them and voilà, you’ve got a halp-lap joint (AKA a rabbet) ready to be glued to a bottom. Otherwise, you could cut matching dadoes in the bottom and joint them with four wood splines in a sort of modified butt-joint. I don’t know if you follow me here. Anyway, I’d go for the former as it is the easiest of both methods and it’ll allow you to use your handplanes. A few passes on each board would get you rid of that half groove and take care of preparing the rabbet.

-- Jojo, shopless in Kyoto · http://www.japanese-woodworking-tools.com/

I think I get it… will probably do the cutting idea.
I hope to find time today to have a look at it.

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)