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"Andy-esque" box

Project by jjraybur posted 133 days ago 724 views 14 times favorited 22 comments Add to Favorites Watch

So I got inspired by the boxes that Lumberjock Andy makes, but got too impatient waiting on him to finish his blogs, so…. This box is made from curly maple, curly cherry, and bloodwood. I finished it with poly and wax. It was the first time I actually used a grinder on a woodworking project, and must say, it was pretty fun. If I could only attach my dust collector to it, because clean up really is a nightmare. I also flocked the inside, another first. I didn’t have a plan for the box, so there are no trays or dividers yet, but I’m sure they will get added once I know what to do with it.

-- Jeremy, Baton Rouge, LA - rayburnfinefurniture.com


22 comments so far

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Durnik150

536 posts in 216 days


posted 133 days ago

As a box-maker myself, I really like this piece. I usually end up using a stationary belt sander instead of the grinder but the end result is the same. You’ve done a great job on this piece. I especially like the barrel hinges. I haven’t put them to use yet in any of mine but I really like the touch they give the box.

-- Behind the Bark is a lot of Heartwood----Charles, Centennial, CO

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degoose

1995 posts in 249 days


posted 133 days ago

That grain is wild and crazy.,.. I love it…. keep up the good work….
Larry from the land downunder!

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

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bowyer

342 posts in 290 days


posted 133 days ago

Cool box. Nice shape and wood grain

Rick

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

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woodworm

8219 posts in 484 days


posted 133 days ago

Nice box.

-- masrol, kuala lumpur, MY.

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ellen35

532 posts in 326 days


posted 133 days ago

Beautiful work.
The wood is unbelievably nice!
I love the eased edges.
Ellen

-- Ellen on Cape Cod

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Patti

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posted 133 days ago

Very beautiful ~~~ I love your choice of wood..

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jockmike2

7302 posts in 1140 days


posted 132 days ago

Very nice box. I really like the rounded corners and general rounded look. Makes it look softer.

-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com

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CharlieM1958

7623 posts in 1112 days


posted 132 days ago

Andy would be proud!

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

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a1Jim

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posted 132 days ago

very Nice Jeremy looks great

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

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jm82435

508 posts in 636 days


posted 132 days ago

Nice box, I too am inspired by Andy.

-- A thing of beauty is a joy forever...

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HiramWoodBully

10 posts in 134 days


posted 132 days ago

Beautiful work Jeremy. I really like your selection of woods.

-- Kent, Hiram GA

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Andy

570 posts in 802 days


posted 132 days ago

This is very nice! I like the proportions and of course, the woods are great,the contrasts really grab the eye.
There is such a freindly feel to this.

Thanks for the compliment,that is very kind of you.

-- " If I can make it,so can you" Andy in Oregon

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Dudley

347 posts in 154 days


posted 132 days ago

Great looking box. I to like the barrel hinges.

-- Dudley Young USN Ret.

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ratchet

300 posts in 681 days


posted 132 days ago

Sweet box! I really like the hinges and your wood choices.

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Kent Shepherd

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posted 132 days ago

Looks fantastic!———————Great job

-- Kent Shepherd * The goal is-----More Tools!

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jjraybur

39 posts in 236 days


posted 132 days ago

thanks for all the kind words!! once you get the hang of the grinder, it is pretty easy. and make sure you have the right size bit for the barrel hinges!! i had to drill one out when i didn’t make the mortise deep enough and used a standard bit insted of the correct metric one. definately will do another….

-- Jeremy, Baton Rouge, LA - rayburnfinefurniture.com

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scrappy

1609 posts in 324 days


posted 132 days ago

Fantastic box. This is deffinetly on the todo list.

Great choice of woods. fantastic finnish.

Keep it up.

Scrappy

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

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majeagle1

426 posts in 390 days


posted 129 days ago

Beautiful box, sleek lines and wonderful wood choice….......... Yes, Andy truly is inspiring.

What are the dimensions of this box?

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

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jjraybur

39 posts in 236 days


posted 121 days ago

The box is 11.5” x 7.5” x 4.5” after grinding

-- Jeremy, Baton Rouge, LA - rayburnfinefurniture.com

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Occie gilliam

308 posts in 190 days


posted 121 days ago

nice box. i like the top and wood grain

-- Occie down in Costa Rica. come down and see us some time. I'll keep the light on for you Occiegilliam@yahoo.com

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mcoyfrog

809 posts in 488 days


posted 118 days ago

Great job

-- Wood and Glass they kick (well you know) Have a great day - Dug

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MikeLegend

5 posts in 68 days


posted 68 days ago

You have a knack for some really neat boxes. I’ve never used those barrel hinges, they look great with these types of boxes.

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