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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
Durnik150
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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
degoose
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posted 133 days ago
That grain is wild and crazy.,.. I love it…. keep up the good work….
Larry from the land downunder!
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bowyer
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posted 133 days ago
Cool box. Nice shape and wood grain
Rick
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woodworm
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posted 133 days ago
Nice box.
-- masrol, kuala lumpur, MY.
ellen35
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posted 133 days ago
Beautiful work.
The wood is unbelievably nice!
I love the eased edges.
Ellen
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Patti
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posted 133 days ago
Very beautiful ~~~ I love your choice of wood..
jockmike2
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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
CharlieM1958
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posted 132 days ago
Andy would be proud!
-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"
a1Jim
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posted 132 days ago
very Nice Jeremy looks great
-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon
jm82435
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posted 132 days ago
Nice box, I too am inspired by Andy.
-- A thing of beauty is a joy forever...
HiramWoodBully
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posted 132 days ago
Beautiful work Jeremy. I really like your selection of woods.
-- Kent, Hiram GA
Andy
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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
Dudley
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posted 132 days ago
Great looking box. I to like the barrel hinges.
-- Dudley Young USN Ret.
ratchet
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posted 132 days ago
Sweet box! I really like the hinges and your wood choices.
Kent Shepherd
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posted 132 days ago
Looks fantastic!———————Great job
-- Kent Shepherd * The goal is-----More Tools!
jjraybur
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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
scrappy
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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!
majeagle1
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posted 129 days ago
Beautiful box, sleek lines and wonderful wood choice….......... Yes, Andy truly is inspiring.
What are the dimensions of this box?
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jjraybur
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posted 121 days ago
The box is 11.5” x 7.5” x 4.5” after grinding
-- Jeremy, Baton Rouge, LA - rayburnfinefurniture.com
Occie gilliam
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posted 121 days ago
nice box. i like the top and wood grain
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mcoyfrog
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posted 118 days ago
Great job
-- Wood and Glass they kick (well you know) Have a great day - Dug
MikeLegend
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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.