This was my 2nd project ever! It is made with poplar. I made this at my work. In Fresno, CA I worked for The Skomsvold Group and Mr. Mark Skomsvold. He is the one who inspired me to start woodworking. Back to the box…My friend drew these flames on this box after I constructed it. As soon as I saw the flames, I said to him “I know what I am going to be doing for the next several hours…” and I started routing. I free-hand routed this with my rotozip and a 1/2” core box bit. I then stained the flames first with red dye, then a metal flake paint and finally a generous couple coats of shellac. The lid is attached with blum (110 deg.?) hinges. For getting me into woodworking, I say thank you Mr.Skomsvold. G’day-
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a1Jim
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#1 posted 1255 days ago
Hey Rick
You have a Hemi in that baby LOL very cool tool box nice.
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rozzi
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#2 posted 1255 days ago
One of a kind. Nice job.
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SteveMI
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#3 posted 1255 days ago
I definitely covet that box. You could be starting a new LJ gloat – war of the tool boxes.
Steve.
bigike
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#4 posted 1255 days ago
nice job it looks as if its moving down the bench nice work
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jim1953
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#5 posted 1255 days ago
Great Lookin Tool Box
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cstrang
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#6 posted 1255 days ago
Looks fast lol, nice work.
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Greg
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#7 posted 1255 days ago
That box is to sweet. Thanx for showing us.
Greg
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Bob A in NJ
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#8 posted 1255 days ago
Very cool indeed!
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Dennisgrosen
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#9 posted 1254 days ago
great lunchbox
and I´m with steveMI let´s see what´s new from the toolbox Front !!!
Dennis
RallyRick
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#10 posted 1254 days ago
Haha. You guys are great! I thank you for your comments. Wow, I’m shocked.
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