Padauk Box

Gorgeous Charlie! Another winner!

-- As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. (Proverbs 27:17) †

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!

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

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

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

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"

Great stripe !! reminds me of a 65 mustang fastback, a work of art !

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

You is getting very good at this kinda thing.

-- Drink once, cut twice. New website up.... lazylarrywoodworks.com.au

Excellentlly done Charlie!

-- Les, Wichita, Ks. (I'd rather be covered in saw dust!)

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

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

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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Charlie. The box is stunning. A great design and color.

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

Charlie, the box is gorgeous.

-- If we learn from our mistakes, I'm getting a fantastic education.

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.

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)

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.

Great job Charlie. I really like the contrast.

Thanks for posting it.

-- Martin, Kansas

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"

Thanks for the fine box, and the expanded skill share, Charlie. It’s another winner.

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

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

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.

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!

Absolutely a gorgeous box Charlie. Love the colors and the finish is fantastic.

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

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.

-- http://picasaweb.google.com/deniirawan66

Great looking box! Love the materials, the proportions, and the finish.

That is simply beautiful, wood, the color and design come together in a fantastic box.

-- Tom D

i like all your work…but this is really nice…

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

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

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/

Very very nice Charlie, I love the Padauk & Maple combo and the design. Superb craftsmanship as usual….....
You are the master !!!!

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

I have to agree with the others, wood combo’s, craftsmanship and design are great

Rick

-- If at first you don't succeed...Don't try skydiving

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"

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

Naw, I knew you were kidding around, Mike. :-)

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

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

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"

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

-- cut it saw it scrap it

Nice!

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

Awesome box with a perfect finish choice!

-- miles125, Alabama.."Architecture is frozen music""

Exceptional creation!
Sharad

-- patanjali

That is one sweet looking box! Well done Charlie!

I love the colors and the design. Excellent job!

-- Dominique Barbier - Dallas, TX

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

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

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