Project #1: Walnut Box Attempt

Got to start somewhere, the corners look tight and your router work on the lid turned out sharp. Nice looking wood, good start.

-- mtnwild (Jack), It's not what you see, it's how you see it.

Just curious as to why so much overhang on the lid plus having a handle on the top ?
The Walnut is nicely figured and I think you would do it more justice if you downsized that top . JMHO. Thanks for posting and enjoy your hobby . Welcome to LJ’s : )

-- You know you're getting old when you know the difference between you're (you are) and your (belonging to you) AND how to use them in a sentence .

Looks good to me Jaykerz. I see no design problems at all. Keep up the good work.
-JJ

-- JJ...... I guess you could say I'm a 54 year old "juniorjock". — Make things with wood.

Great looking box. Nice figure on the walnut and contrast with the top.

-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com

Thanks everyone on the comments. Maybe it is the angle of the pic, but that overhang is only 7/8”. As for the handle, I really couldn’t imagine it not being there at all. The bottom of the lid is rabbeted to fit snuggly. Thanks again for taking the time to look at my project.

-- Jaykerz----I refuse to waste anymore talent...

That walnut is going to be fantastic with a finish on it and a nice contrast with the lid. Nice box.

-- When you give someone a chance it may well be their last.

I love making small boxes but that’s only the start to you years of fun and enjoyment. The next one will be better somehow, and someday you will have to start giving them away because you will not have any where to put it. That’s the best part you can make them over and over again. I made 13 receipt boxes for christmas and everone was different. Of course the top was what had the most changes. But the different boxes was what I liked. I had to design a different one for each.
This is the start of something Great!

-- Dominic, Trinity, Florida...Lets be safe out there.

Nice profile on the lid, and the walnut you chose for the box is gorgeous! Maple splines in the corners maybe?

-- Robb