| Project by Kevin83 | posted 114 days ago | 807 views | 5 times favorited | 7 comments |  |
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I made this for a friend who asked for something to raise her computer monitor up on her desk to hopefully cure a sore neck. I think she just expected a few boards nailed together, but I like to give myself a challenge :)
It was actually all made from scraps and leftovers: black walnut, birch. Joinery was done using my Incra jig router setup. There’s nothing at all for drawer slides; the drawers were just made snug enough where they don’t drop down much when pulled most of the way out, but loose enough that nothing should rub as the wood expands/contacts. It was a fun project which I hope is enjoyed for many years.
-- Kevin, Wisconsin
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a1Jim
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posted 114 days ago
Hey Kevin
very nice riser box simple but elegant design and great woods
-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon
scrappy
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posted 114 days ago
Very nice box. Great joints. Great design. Great choice of woods.
Keep it up.
Scrappy
-- Scrap Wood's the best...the projects are smaller, and so is the mess!
BarryW
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posted 114 days ago
Now if they only made computer monitors out of such beautiful wood with such excellent craftsmanship.
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Innovator
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posted 114 days ago
Nice design, wood choice and joints.
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jm82435
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posted 113 days ago
I have made a few of these myself for friends and family. none as nice as this though…
-- A thing of beauty is a joy forever...
Beginningwoodworker
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posted 113 days ago
Nice work.
-- CJIII Future cabinetmaker
Kevin83
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posted 113 days ago
Thanks for the compliments everyone!
JM – I don’t know, I just checked out the riser you have posted, and that is one incredible looking joint on the top! I wish I had a Leigh setup to do that now. Really cool…
-- Kevin, Wisconsin