My First Completed Box!

Well Done! It looks like it is hinged in the back, but I can’t quite tell from the pictures.

-- Chris N, Westford, MA - "If you won't eat something from your fridge that turned green...why would you eat something that started out that way?"

There are hinges on the back.

-- Remember, measure twice, cut once

If you noticed a missing screw in one of the hinges, don’t mind it. I lost it during assembly. It was a very tiny screw you know.

-- Remember, measure twice, cut once

Nice box. I find mitered corners to br “advanced joinery”.
Too funny…I drop those small screws too.

The firsts are always a treasure. Good job!

-- Never board, always knotty, lots of growth rings

nicely done, also nice poplar grain pattern on this one.

-- When in doubt - There is no doubt - Go the safer route.

Nice job Dustmite, always feels good when you get your “1st” one done!!!

Keep ‘em coming and a big welcome to LJ’s…............. there is a lot to learn and alot of absolutely
wonderful people to help and give advice.

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

hi dustmite, nice job for a first box, i really like the grain pattern. The miters look really good also. Those screws can be a pain to keep track of. can’t wait to see your next box. ron

-- Ron, Michigan

You are one your way!

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

Good job, DM97!! Aren’t those screws a pain? I usually empty the contents of the package into an old glass ashtray that’s kicking around. That way they don’t go flying, and I can take them out one by one easily…

-- Mike in Manchester, NH---Unpleasant tasks are simply worthy challenges to improve skills.

Thank you for all of your nice comments, I am glad you like it.

-- Remember, measure twice, cut once

Very nice box here are a couple of links for some more ideas for boxs if you want to add some contrast.
Keep up the good work waiting to see your next project…

http://www.woodmagazine.com/woodworking-plans/jigs/spline-jig--miter-joint/
http://www.finewoodworking.com/SkillsAndTechniques/SkillsAndTechniquesArticle.aspx?id=5215

-- David '65

One of thousands of great projects to come.Well done

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

Well done. Great fist box. Nice miters and the grain stands out nicely.

Welcome to LJ’s

Keep it up. Hope to see many more projects from you.

Scrappy

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

That’s a great box. 4 mitred corners requires precision. In my opinion, it is harder to do than box joints or dovetails. Those two joints may take longer, but when done with a jig they really only require the board ends to be cut square. Mitres take some attention to setup as even a smidge off is quite glaring. Good job!

-- You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation. (Plato)

David65 , thank you for the very helpful links : )

Nice 1st box : )

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