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Knothead Box

Project by blockhead posted 188 days ago 733 views 6 times favorited 22 comments Add to Favorites Watch

This is my first attempt at using a type of box joint. The box is made from more oak scrap lying around the shop. I used my box joint jig I made and it seemed to work ok. This is a bit of a departure design wise from my last box. I was just wanting to try something different and use a couple of techniques I hadn’t used before (thanks for the advice Blake). I cut the legs using my jig saw insert. There was a knot in the wood that was really cool looking and I wanted to incorporate it in the box, so I used a drum sander attachment on my drill press to shape it and use it for the knob. The bottom is lined with black vinyl. I used four coats of wipe on poly/oil and two coats of oil/wax. Any and all comments and/or suggestions are welcome. Thank you.

-- Brad, Oregon- Wood, it's what's for dinner.


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CoolDavion

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posted 188 days ago

Very interesting

-- don't sweat the petty things and don't pet the sweaty things

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lew

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posted 188 days ago

Beautiful Box!!

I really like the joinery and the way you incorporated the the feet into the design!

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cabinetmaster

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posted 188 days ago

Great job. You did very well with your new jigs.

-- Jerry--A man can never have enough tools or clamps

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bibb

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posted 188 days ago

Brad,
I really like that box joint, it’s really different. Do you have more photos or plans for your jug? I have some mesquite that I have been waiting for the right inspiration and itwould look great with those joints.
Cheers
Bibb

-- Bibb in CO at http://katanadesign.com

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DAN

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posted 188 days ago

good looking piece … I like the side feet.

-- work from your heart and your spirit will live forever

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patron

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posted 188 days ago

nice , very nice !
i love making boxes , and now am thriled to see so many others ideas .
this sharing site is really good for us all .
more…more…. more….!

-- david ,new mexico ,allheart

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CharlieM1958

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posted 188 days ago

Really unique design. Nice job!

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

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GaryK

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posted 188 days ago

Great box!

I really like the feet. I may have to “borrow” the concept!

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

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blockhead

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posted 188 days ago

Wow! Thanks for the great comments! Here is the link for the jig Bibb. I “borrowed” the design. Thanks again LJ’s…

-- Brad, Oregon- Wood, it's what's for dinner.

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savannah505

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posted 188 days ago

Very unique design, very attractive box.

-- Dan Wiggins

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scrappy

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posted 188 days ago

Fantastic box! Great design!

Love the way the feet are part of the design and not just functional.

Keep up the inspirational work. ( you have inspired me to “borrow” your feet idea) haha

My only thought would be to use a contrasting wood color on the feet. That would make them, pop more, but might take away from the rest of the box. Not sure. just my opinion.

Great job. Keep it up.

Scrappy

-- Scrap Wood's the best...the projects are smaller, and so is the mess!

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Loucarb

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posted 188 days ago

Very cool box. Love the design. Well done.

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cobbler

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posted 188 days ago

Unique feet system. The joinery is unique as well.

-- ''Carry on my wayward son''

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stefang

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posted 188 days ago

Dan, I love the asymmetric design of the feet and the way they fit into the overall design. Beautiful work.

-- Mike, American in Norway

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woodworm

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posted 188 days ago

Very nice design, great job!

-- masrol, kuala lumpur, MY.

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jockmike2

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posted 188 days ago

Very nice design and execution. That jig you made must work very well.

-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com

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Beginningwoodworker

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posted 188 days ago

Neat looking box.

-- CJIII Future cabinetmaker

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blockhead

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posted 188 days ago

Thanks a lot LJ’s! You guys are too kind! Scrappy, when I was designing the box, I wanted to use a different wood for the feet but all I had was oak. I fully plan to use different woods next time. Thanks for the suggestion and the comments.

-- Brad, Oregon- Wood, it's what's for dinner.

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a1Jim

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posted 188 days ago

Hi Brad
SUPER build love the design and unique joinery and really cool leg and top design. Great job .
Jim

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

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Bradford

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posted 188 days ago

I Favorited it. Nice work.

-- so much wood, so little time. Bradford.

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Blake

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posted 182 days ago

Very cool. I like the shape of the legs a lot. And the joinery is simple and clean, so it doesn’t detract from any of the details.

-- Check out my new website! http://www.blakeweberwoodworking.com

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blockhead

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posted 181 days ago

Thanks again LJ’s. I really appreciate the comments and input!

-- Brad, Oregon- Wood, it's what's for dinner.

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