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I made these little boxes for three of my granddaughters, Daisy, Jessica, and Caitlin.
I tried out a few new ideas, such as inlaying bands of wood running several directions. Also, I made the handles by cutting a kerf in a larger blank, then recutting to the final size and shape and inserting a wood of contrasting color. I like the results.
These are very easy to make and open the door for your own design ideas. Very little wood is used and its a great way to incorporate those exotic scraps you have been saving.The lids lift off, no hinges to install.
The lid sets into a rabbet that is 1/2’’ deep x 3/4’’ wide. I make the box,install the corner splines and sand the sides smooth, then set up my rabbet bit in a table and flip the box upside down and carefully run it around the bit. I take about three passes,the last one also will clean up most of the burns. A very sharp bit is needed to minimize tearout at the corners, but that still happens on occasion.Then just cut the lid a little over size and sand to fit.The corners are the same radius as the bit, which I profile on the sander. You can also cut close to the line on the bandsaw and then sand to fit checking often. Allow a paper thickness gap on all sides to allow for finish.
They are about 6’‘x 4’’ x 2.5’’ high.
No stain and just a lacquer finish.
I lined each with colored paper,card stock weight. I sealed the paper with lacquer.The girls had mentioned that they wanted a little box to keep sea shells, rocks, and other items kids collect, so I decided that dividers and a velvet liner were not sensible.
The bodies on all three are Cherry, the lids are Maple, and the accents are Walnut, Bloodwood, Purple Heart and Cherry.
Needless to say, they were very excited :-)
Thanks for looking.
Andy
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ellen35
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#1 posted 1462 days ago
WOW! These are beautiful!
I love the inlay design and the color combinations!
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#2 posted 1462 days ago
Cool! Very nice
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#3 posted 1462 days ago
Fantastic imagination and construction, Andy!
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#4 posted 1462 days ago
Great boxs ! you did an excellent job . Thanks for explaining how you did them.
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#5 posted 1462 days ago
Beautiful work and a great idea! How ‘bout a couple shots of the insides?
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a1Jim
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#6 posted 1462 days ago
These are really nice boxes I like all 3 designs
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#7 posted 1462 days ago
Gorgeous boxes Andy. It’s seems liberating to be free from using hinges, catches etc. Thanks for letting us see these and sharing the way you made them.
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#8 posted 1462 days ago
Beautiful, beautiful…beautiful!
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#9 posted 1462 days ago
Andy these are great! I too love contrasting woods inlayed on boxes. The non-square lines really add a lot and turn the boxes into a nice piece of art. All three are beautiful.
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#10 posted 1462 days ago
Sweet!!! Great design.
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#11 posted 1462 days ago
Wow Andy, these are absolutely georgeous!!!! I love the combinations, smooth design and especiously the contrasting accents with the banding…............... I think you have inspired me to start to “think outside the box” on some of my boxes.
Thanks for sharing the boxes and the procedure.
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#12 posted 1462 days ago
they are beautiful … i like everything about these beauties
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#13 posted 1462 days ago
Very nice work… I like the combination of symmetrical and asymmetrical form you used with the inlays.
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#14 posted 1462 days ago
There all winners!
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#15 posted 1462 days ago
Granddaughters….they’re next on my list.
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