The Box Addiction Grows

Hi Russ!
Great boxes! As you know, I do not build, but I sure love boxes! And theses are very classy!
Is that a “seed box” I see there? ;-D

-- Eklectic, Follow my Bliss!

Yes one of them is the now famous seed box. When the Mrs. saw it, there was no way it wasn’t going to be hers. ;-)

-- Working at Woodworking http://www.VillageLaneFurniture.com

Russ, I am new to woodworking and my first venture is going to be boxes. I am almost finished setting up my shop and you have inspired me to begin my learning process. Great boxes and thanks for the inspiration!

Bob in West Michigan

-- Have you hugged your tools today?

Great looking collection of boxes!

-- Gary - Never pass up the opportunity to make a mistake look like you planned it that way - Tyler, TX

Beautiful boxes, Russell.

-- Peace in Wood ~ http://www.etsy.com/shop/DustyNewt

Love that seed box Russ.I saw one just like it on Gt. ( lol ) The Mrs. sure is one lucky gal.

-- Dustygirl..Hastings,Ontario.. How much wood can 1 gal chuck if 1 gal can't cut wood?

Great looking boxes. I am curious about the butternut one at upper left. I am guessing that you assembled the box and then cut it open to create the lid. I am looking to make a box using this technique and I was wondering if you used a BS or TS to cut it open. Also did you shim the box open during the cut or leave a little material and finish with a handsaw. Thanks.

-- Jim, SE PA

Good guess Jim. That’s actually the first time I did it that way. I used my table saw to cut it because I have yet to install the riser on my bandsaw. I cut all the way through each side and did some sanding afterward. Fortunately, my hand was steady and sanding was minimal. The shim is a good idea, I wish I had thought of it.

-- Working at Woodworking http://www.VillageLaneFurniture.com

These are really cool, Russel! I like how you posted them as a collection. Good designs and shapes. I’ve got the fever too, its contagious. I don’t know who passed it to who though. And I’m pretty sure there is no known cure.

-- Happy woodworking! http://www.blakeweber.us

Cure? Who wants to be cured? :)

Great looking collection!

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Great work and a very nice assortment…..: )

-- When did quiet and quite become the same word ? I'm guessing about the same time as your and you're did.

these are fantastic russel…you are very talented…

-- Matt--Proud LJ since 2007

Great collection of finely crafted boxes. Thanks for sharing, Russel.

-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.

Didn’t I tell you this would happen? Now youre addicted. There is no cure. You can only get relief by making another box.

These are great, by the way!

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

Practice makes another box and these are great, it amazes me the work that goes into making them. The spalted maple is nice thanks for sharing them with us. I like the coves and was wondering how you did them?

Ron

-- Ron Central, CA