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Finally done this little box. It’s the first nice box I’ve made since I mostly seem to make bigger stuff. It was a lot of freaking work since I found out I’m allergic to Makore !! I’ve never sneezed so much in my life !! Never again, my shop is now a “No Makore Zone”. The finishing took awhile since the inside was prefinished 1st before it was put together. Panels are maple veneer with a bit of curl also. Little ebony squares are only about 1/8” thick and sanded flush.
Could not have made it without the wixey digital gauge, how else would you get a 44.1 deg compound cut on the tablesaw ?? It paid for it self on this job for sure, I’d still be trying to fine tune the joint but I nailed it the first time once setup properly.
I’ve owned the wood for awhile and it finally found a home in this project. I want to thank whoever designed it, I’ve had a picture of it in my computer for a bit but have no idea who the made the original one.
Finishing as follows
tung oil sealer 2 coats,
4 coats shellac,
2 coats grain filler,
sand @ 400
6 more coats of shellac
wet sand to 600-1000
wax.
It actually has quite a bit of gloss but the pictures are a bit lame. The curl is pretty spectacular.
Hope you like it.
-- Paul
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CharlieM1958
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#1 posted 1677 days ago
Fantastic box!
From the great design with the tough angles to the beautiful finish, this is first-rate craftsmanship all the way.
-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"
Woodhacker
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#2 posted 1677 days ago
Paul, you did an outstanding job. I love the tongue/groove joinery at the corners.
Thanks for posting it.
-- Martin, Kansas
Bigbuck
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#3 posted 1677 days ago
Great looking box, nice job.
-- Glenn, New Mexico
Wingstress
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#4 posted 1677 days ago
I love it! As “Woodhacker” said, the joinery is fantastic. Great job. I don’t ever think I would have the patients to do that much finishing. I bet that thing has got some gloss…
-- Tom, Simsbury, CT
SPalm
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#5 posted 1677 days ago
That is sweet. Excellent workmanship.
The Wixey is a great tool. I love mine.
Steve
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pashley
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#6 posted 1677 days ago
Very nice, and yes, the Wixey is awesome.
-- Have a blessed day!
Dennis Zongker
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#7 posted 1677 days ago
Sweet Box!!!
-- Dennis Zongker
brianinpa
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#8 posted 1677 days ago
Beautyful wood and a wonderful box. Nice work, and I too really like the corner joints.
-- Brian, Lebanon PA, If you aren’t having fun doing it, find something else to do.
EricW
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#9 posted 1677 days ago
thats hot
oldskoolmodder
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#10 posted 1677 days ago
That’s very very beautiful.
-- Respect your shop tools and they will respect you - Ric
Napaman
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#11 posted 1677 days ago
that’s nice…i just love the whole design!! looks like a little building!
-- Matt--Proud LJ since 2007
Blake
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#12 posted 1677 days ago
Just incredible! I also love the design. It is really a beautiful box. One of my favorites on the site.
-- Happy woodworking! http://www.blakeweber.us
scopemonkey
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#13 posted 1677 days ago
From my standpoint, your sneezing misery was well worth it. This is beautiful. Makore can be hard on both man and tools.
-- GSY from N. Idaho
Colin
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#14 posted 1677 days ago
I love the design of the box, it immediately took my eye when I scrolled through the latest postings, I am also with you with Makore and will never use it, this is since a friend of mine had to go to hospital due to the allergic reaction he took to the dust created, its a pity, because as can be seen from your box the finished wood looks good.
-- Colin, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. "Every craftsman was once an amateur"
Abiqualumber
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#15 posted 1677 days ago
Great project with a fantastic end product. I am still practicing my “newbie” cuts but will soon tackle a small box. Your project keeps me excited.
-- Have you hugged your tools today?
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