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Design-wise, this is just a variation on something I’ve done before. I really liked the padauk and maple color combination, though. Finish is Danish oil followed by satin oil-based poly, with a coat of paste wax for good measure. :-)
Thanks for looking. Comments, criticism, and questions are all welcome.
-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"
































46 comments so far
SteveKorz
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posted 154 days ago
Gorgeous Charlie! Another winner!
-- As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. (Proverbs 27:17) †
Allison
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posted 154 days ago
Absolutely stunning. These colors together are so rich. Very nice Charlie, as usual.
-- Allison, Northeastern Ca. Remember, Amateurs built the Ark. Professionals built the Titanic!
patron
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posted 154 days ago
the box , as is your work , is as usual
very well done !
i like the contrast too.
didn’t you show us how to flat sand the box parts after cutting open on the bandsaw ?
-- david ,new mexico ,allheart
a1Jim
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posted 154 days ago
Beautiful projects should be your middle name Charlie. Really like the design and wood choices.
Super job Master box maker. This one is real eye candy.
-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon
jockmike2
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posted 154 days ago
Oh Charlie, If Australia Don were only here. He’d let you have it. Kinda like this ” although you show strong atributes of becoming a fledgling box maker I assure you you have a long way to go. The lines are strong and the details are weak but you hold your own with the conundrums. Therefore I give you a B+ for effort and an e on conundrums. Personally Charlie ole buddy, I think its a bute. Dang this baby is getting heavy.
-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com
CharlieM1958
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posted 154 days ago
Thanks, Mike….. I think. LOL!
David, yes I posted something on using psa-backed sandpaper on a flat surface for cleaning up box/lid joints.
Thank you Steve, Allison, & Jim….you guys need to spend less time on the computer. :-)
-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"
DAN
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posted 154 days ago
Great stripe !! reminds me of a 65 mustang fastback, a work of art !
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degoose
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posted 154 days ago
You is getting very good at this kinda thing.
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Les Hastings
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posted 154 days ago
Excellentlly done Charlie!
-- Les, Wichita, Ks. (I'd rather be covered in saw dust!)
Dick, & Barb Cain
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posted 154 days ago
Charlie, I have to criticize you for making such a nice box, it’s beautiful.
-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1
pommy
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posted 154 days ago
Charlie
i Have a Question is that maple lined and how do you do your lids as i like the curve in the lid but do not know how to acheive it so would apreciate a how to
Thanks Andy
-- cut it saw it scrap it
marcfromny
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posted 154 days ago
Thats really nice looking!! I have a bunch of padauk and no ideas to go with it. I’m glad I saw this box, I didnt realize padauk would finish so nice.
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Karson
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posted 154 days ago
Charlie. The box is stunning. A great design and color.
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MrWoody
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posted 154 days ago
Charlie, the box is gorgeous.
-- If we learn from our mistakes, I'm getting a fantastic education.
blockhead
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posted 154 days ago
Another beautiful job Charlie. I love those woods together. Just when I think I’m starting to catch on, you LJ’s feed me a piece of humble pie. Thanks for sharing!
-- Brad, Oregon- Wood, it's what's for dinner.
odie
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posted 154 days ago
Nice box Charlie. How long did it take to get that Padauk dust out of everything?
I still think you looked better with the bag.
-- Odie, Confucius say, "He who laughs at one's self is BUTT of joke". http://woodstermangotwood.blogspot.com/ (my funny blog)
Scott Bryan
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posted 154 days ago
Charlie, I really like the wood combination that you have chosen for this box. I have never had the chance to work with padauk but it does give a beautiful contrast to the maple. You put a nice finish on the box as well. This one is definately a keeper.
-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.
Woodhacker
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posted 154 days ago
Great job Charlie. I really like the contrast.
Thanks for posting it.
-- Martin, Kansas
CharlieM1958
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posted 154 days ago
Same to you, Odie!
Pommy, I think the lining is ash. I have a bunch of 1/8” thick scraps lying around just for linings, dividers, etc. Usually I pick them up on eBay.
To make the top, I first glued up a small panel of padauk/maple/padauk. I cut it roughly to size, glued it on, then trimmed it flush to the box sides on the router table with a pattern bit. The final step was to put the cove on the edge with a cove bit in my table mounted router. The trick is to make the cove the same depth as the tickness of the top. That way the seam where the top meets the sides pretty much disappears. (Hint for newbies: Use a piece of scrap following the workpiece to avoid tearout.) Really simple.
-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"
Douglas Bordner
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posted 154 days ago
Thanks for the fine box, and the expanded skill share, Charlie. It’s another winner.
-- "Bordnerizing" perfectly good lumber for over a decade.
griff
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posted 154 days ago
Beautiful Charlie, The wood combo is great and the lines are sooooooooooo smooth . very good build
-- Mike, Bruce Mississippi = Jack of many trades master of none
littlecope
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posted 154 days ago
Geez, Charlie…do you ever turn out any, like, real clunkers? LOL Your photography is superb as usual as well, almost want to reach out and pick it up! Classy!
-- Mike in Manchester, NH---Unpleasant tasks are simply worthy challenges to improve skills.
scrappy
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posted 154 days ago
Very nice box. Real eye catcher. Great use of color combination. Great build.
Keep it up.
Scrappy
-- Scrap Wood's the best...the projects are smaller, and so is the mess!
cabinetmaster
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posted 154 days ago
Absolutely a gorgeous box Charlie. Love the colors and the finish is fantastic.
-- Jerry--A man can never have enough tools or clamps
rosewood
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posted 154 days ago
You always impressed everyone with your projects Charlie,
keep up the great work !!
and dont forget to shave, i am watching you here lol,
Cheers,
Rosewood.
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jhawkinnc
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posted 154 days ago
Great looking box! Love the materials, the proportions, and the finish.
tomd
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posted 153 days ago
That is simply beautiful, wood, the color and design come together in a fantastic box.
-- Tom D
Napaman
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posted 153 days ago
i like all your work…but this is really nice…
-- Matt, Napa, CA...fun is beautiful...just trying to have some fun...
James
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posted 153 days ago
charlie another super box,
i’m learning from you, cant wait till i can get into some of that nice exotic stuff!
keep em coming, hope all is well
-- James, Bluffton, IN
cajunpen
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posted 153 days ago
Great looking box Charlie. Your box making skills are only rivaled by photo taking skills. Did you have any trouble with the Paduak wanting to bleed onto the Maple? I love Paduak, but have found that it has a tendency to bleed onto lighter colors. Just wondering if you found that too.
-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/
majeagle1
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posted 153 days ago
Very very nice Charlie, I love the Padauk & Maple combo and the design. Superb craftsmanship as usual….....
You are the master !!!!
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bowyer
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posted 153 days ago
I have to agree with the others, wood combo’s, craftsmanship and design are great
Rick
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CharlieM1958
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posted 153 days ago
Thanks again, Everyone.
Bill, I did find that I had to be careful sanding, because the very fine padauk dust has a tendency to imbed itself in the maple.
-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"
jockmike2
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posted 153 days ago
Charlie, make no mistake, I was just fooling with you. That box is awesome. I would love to be able to make something so beautiful. Sorry you even thought otherwise. You rock. mike
-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com
CharlieM1958
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posted 153 days ago
Naw, I knew you were kidding around, Mike. :-)
-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"
Jim Crockett
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posted 153 days ago
A simply gorgeous box. And what a nice combination of colors. I don’t understand, though – how do you get your padauk to look so smooth? I’m working with some for a box lid and it has very open pores. Did I just get a bad piece or did you do something to fill the pores?
Jim
CharlieM1958
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posted 153 days ago
Jim, I did try filling the pores with a slurry of pumice and Danish oil, but when the oil dried most of the pumice seemed to flake out, so I gave up one the idea of a really smooth finish. If you look at the closest photo, the pores are pretty evident.
-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"
pommy
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posted 153 days ago
Thanks for the tip mate i must try that on my next box and when i think its good enough to post on here i will
Andy
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Roz
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posted 153 days ago
Nice!
-- Terry Roswell, L.A. (Lower Alabama) "Life is what happens to you when you are making other plans."
miles125
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posted 152 days ago
Awesome box with a perfect finish choice!
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posted 150 days ago
Exceptional creation!
Sharad
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Rxmpo
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posted 147 days ago
That is one sweet looking box! Well done Charlie!
doms
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posted 132 days ago
I love the colors and the design. Excellent job!
-- Dominique Barbier - Dallas, TX
bfd
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posted 84 days ago
such an interesting combination of wood I love it. The paduak is killer with the maple. Never worked with Paduak before how is it to work? The design of course is fantastic!
-- Brian, Folsom, CA http://www.brianfullerdesigns.com
wayneo
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Charlie,
I was admiring your boxes and thought that I would like to make some boxes to learn some skills. Have you any good jig plans for mitered splines and/or simple box joints?
-- Wayne , Phoenix Arizona
HarleySoftailDeuce
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I’ve never used many varieties of wood, but I can see I have to get some paduk. That box is exquisite!! As you said, the combination of maple and paduk is amazing. I’ve never made any boxes yet, so can you recommend a starting project?
-- Paul, Bristol,Rhode Island