Small Boxes

Beautiful, Charlie!!

Really like the contrasting splines and inlay.

Lew

Way to go you show off. They are looking good. I love that figured Walnut!

-- Odie, Confucius say, "He who laughs at one's self is BUTT of joke". http://woodstermangotwood.blogspot.com/ (my funny blog)

Cool boxes, Charlie! I agree with Odie on the walnut.

-- Carl Rast, Pelion, SC

Great boxes Charlie. the walnut box has some class. great job.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

Very nice boxes Charlie, ditto with everyone else on the walnut.

I like the inlay band on the cherry one also, nice touch.

-- Gene, Majestic Eagle Woodworks, http://majesticeagleww.etsy.com/, http://www.flickr.com/photos/majesticeagle/

Them’s just dandy, Charlie. I like what you did while you were waiting for the glue to dry. I usually wind up on here which is not always as productive but still fun.

-- Thos. Angle

these are both awesome…I think my eye is drawn to the one on the right…

-- Matt, Napa, CA...fun is beautiful...just trying to have some fun...

Charlie…
Those are very nice!
I glad to hear you are not “over” boxes yet… Can that happen? I hope not.

Keep up the great work!

Have you considered fitting a lock into a box yet???

Tom

-- Anybody can become a woodworker, but only a Craftsman can hide his mistakes.

Great looking boxes Charlie. I love the inlay strip.

-- Canadian Wood Chuck (Bruce)

Very nice. I’m glad to see you’re not just twiddlin’ your thumbs while that glue is drying. I’m curious about your Winter Contest entry. I look forward to seeing it.

-- "They who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night." ~ Edgar Allan Poe

Thanks, everybody.

Tom, I’m a little intimidated by locks. I’m not even crazy about hinges…. as these two prove. LOL!

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

Charlie these look great, I really like the walnut top. Very good build.

-- Mike, Bruce Mississippi = Jack of many trades master of none

Nice boxes Charlie. A full production.

And what, no people kissing in the background of the pictures?

Steve

-- Stevethepeeve -- I'm no rocket surgeon

Looking good Charlie – that walnut did cry out to be a box lid!
If you ever think about being over boxes, you should call me before doing so (box sponsorship program).

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

These are really nice, Charlie. The walnut one is simply gorgeous. To tell the truth I do not believe that you can ever “get out our a box phase”. These things are simply addictive.

Nice post. And I am glad to see you haven’t run out of inlay material yet. :) It adds a nice touch to the cherry box.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

Doug, you will be my box-sponsor if I ever need one!

Steve, my wife refused to pose. :-(

Scott, I’ve still got a good bit of that stash of antique inlay… you’ll see some more in my contest entry.

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

Nice Work Great Boxes Keep up the Work

-- Jim, Kentucky

I have a few tips for making hinges and locks easier… If you like I could forward that info on to you.

Maybe I should do a post on hinges… or locks…

Tom

-- Anybody can become a woodworker, but only a Craftsman can hide his mistakes.

Very nice Charlie. I want to be just like you when I grow up – talented.

-- ??? My mistakes heat the house. It's very warm in here. ???

Very nice boxes. They give us a little motivation to make similar ones. The walnut and inlay are superb.
Sharad

-- patanjali

Outstanding boxes Charlie – like everyone else I really like the Walnut figure. Good work.

Geaux LSU Tigers!!!

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

Tom, that would be great if you did a post with your tips on locks and hinges.

How ‘bout them Tigers!!!!

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

Very cool boxes Charlie. Nice looking wood. Just right size.

-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com

Great boxes and I’ll add my voice to the masses praising the walnut. That is a real nice piece of wood. And I like the inlay on the cherry.

-- Working at Woodworking www.VillageLaneFurniture.com

Gorgeous boxes, Charlie! Very nice combinations of wood. Thanks for sharing.

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

Very fine work Charlie, You have a real eye for figured wood. I love to see people cherish it as I do. I try to save and use every piece.

-- Terry Roswell, L.A. (Lower Alabama) "Life is what happens to you when you are making other plans."

CharlieM1958,
Those are some really pretty looking boxes for sure! Did you use your new spline cutting jig on the cross cut sled? Like everyone else already said, great use of that walnut-just gorgeous! I’m still wondering how you make those Oh so square corners!

Sincerely,
Ken McGinnis

-- woodbutcher north carolina

Ken, actually I had a bit of throuble making the spline cuts for these, and taht is what inspired me to make the jig.

And about those corners…. I don’t think I’ve actually made a square one yet!

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

Really nice. The figure is incredible on that last one.

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