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This Valet Box was inspired by fellow lumberjock PGreene.
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I had a piece of Box Elder sitting around so I started to copy the valet box above, but I made a few mistakes so I ran out of wood, so I only made a one sided Valet. The box joints were made with my new box joint jig (just posted). It was the first time I had ever done a double box joint. I think it turned out pretty well. It was finished with a coat of tung oil finish, shellac, and some wax. The bottoms of the tray and compartments were lined with flock.
-- Tom, Simsbury, CT
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wood_wench
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posted 294 days ago
Great job! I especially like how the “character” and grain in the lid seem to flow into the piece of wood used to make that side of the box. I also like the little detail of the fake finger joints on the lift tab of the lid. The lift-out tray seems to also act as a way to hide a secret compartment underneath. It’s all these little details that make box making an art and a lot of work. And what a great way to break in your new toy! Your new box joint jig seems to work well.
TopamaxSurvivor
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posted 294 days ago
Looks great :-)) What are the corners made of?
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PGreene
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posted 293 days ago
Looks great Tom…heck I might get inspired by yours and make one that’s similar! I really like the tray and the contrasting woods. Well done!
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posted 155 days ago
Nice box, I am heading over to the box making jig now,
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