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This is the other project I made as a gift to take to a co-worker when I was at the Portland office last week. The last photo shows it next to the box I made at the same time.
I had something completely different in my mind’s eye but was winging it… I like the way this came out though. I think I will play around with this lap joint variation I have going. The pins/dowels are 1/8” brass that I cut to 1” lengths and tapped in. The are intentionally left proud and the edges were deburred and left unpolished. The goal was for this to be less refined than the desk organizer but still illustrate some craftsmanship. I think I met that goal.
There is a 1/8” piece of hardboard as the bottom of the actual cavity about an 1” or so from the table top. This is so pens don’t disappear. It seats in dados cut on the router with a spiral bit. Shaping of the rounded corners was on the drill press with a small sanding drum. They were then touched up with 220 and I broke all the edges just a little at the same time too. The coolest part is that I used no glue and it is quite solid. Another reason to explore this joint in different types of boxes.
Padauk
Brass
Approx. 3×3 x 5 1/2
Two coats Watco Danish Oil
-- Jeff, St. Paul, MN
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24 comments so far
Kerux
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posted 411 days ago
That’s a neat little idea. The Brass really pulls off the whole look.
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cajunpen
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posted 411 days ago
Looks great Jeff. I see that you used the splined miters on the box that you made. Well done, the brass pins were a good touch.
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MsDebbieP
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posted 411 days ago
well now.. isn’t that a lovely piece of art !!
sweet.
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WayneC
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posted 411 days ago
Very pretty Jeff. I like it.
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Thos. Angle
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posted 411 days ago
Arts and Crafts and very nifty. I too, like the brass. It really works with the Padauk. To me it kind of has a Green and Green feel. Good work
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scottb
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posted 411 days ago
very nice contrast with the brass pins. I’ve had a similar design in my minds eye for a future puzzle box.
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shaun
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posted 411 days ago
This came out really nice. I didn’t know a pencil holder could look that good.
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Peter O
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posted 411 days ago
What a great idea! It looks like a wood puzzle. With tight joints and crossed dowels it wouldn’t need glue to be solid as a … um … board?
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CharlieM1958
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posted 411 days ago
Very nice design!
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Jeff
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posted 411 days ago
Thanks everybody! Such kind comments for my little ol’ box.
Shaun – LOL. me either!
Peter and Scott – Others have made the puzzle comment. We may be on to something…
Thos. – I’m glad you said this looks G&G to you. That was why I made the ‘mind’s eye’ comment above. I envisioned G&G but the Padauk just isn’t the right wood for it since it’s so porous. I guess I could do a more pronounced roundover with the router and then more hand shaping.
Bill, what is the link to your store again? Is it just cajunpen.com?
-- Jeff, St. Paul, MN
Jon3
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posted 411 days ago
Very Greene and Greene!
David
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posted 411 days ago
Jeff -
I really like this project – very nice design. The brass is a great contrast with the wood. I agree with the Greene & Greene look!
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schroeder
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posted 411 days ago
I love it!, Great idea! Great craftsmanship! (adding to the “steal it” file!) Thanks!
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Davesfunwoodworking
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posted 411 days ago
Very nice. I like the brass rods. Great job.
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Jeff
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posted 411 days ago
Thank you, Jon, David, Schoeder, and Dave. The positive feedback inspires me to use the approach more! I’ll design a new challenge for myself that requires more thought and round the edges to get the Greene & Greene look.
-- Jeff, St. Paul, MN
Chip
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posted 410 days ago
Wonderful design Jeff and as always the craftsmanship is impeccable. Another beautiful piece.
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Blake
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posted 409 days ago
I really like it. It is different, interesting, and tastefully simple.
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Jeff
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posted 409 days ago
Thanks Chip and Blake. It’s always nice to hear that fellow box makers think one’s work is up to snuff.
Chip it’s good to have you back.
-- Jeff, St. Paul, MN
mot
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posted 409 days ago
I really like this, Jeff. the rounding of the proud joints is nice detail. The brass really makes it unique. Nice!
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Karson
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posted 383 days ago
Jeff:
Great project. If you want to try this with some blackwood as the pegs let me know and I’ll send you some. I’ve got a few smaller blocks of it. 1 X 1 1/2 X 3 or 4”
It cuts well on a bandsaw and you can round the edges like I did for my Joinery Challenge item where I used Blackwood for the hinge pins.
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Jeff
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posted 382 days ago
ooooooh… I may have to take you up on that. I’m building another box where I’m taking this G&G think to the next step. I have my hands on some ebony that will work but if Blackwood is less oily and easier to work, I’d be interested. I’ll be in touch.
-- Jeff, St. Paul, MN
trifern
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Very unusual piece. I like the design.
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posted 146 days ago
Nice design, Jeff. I love the use of mixed media and the proportions look really nice. I’ve buddied you so that I can catch new posts. Keep up the awesome work.
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thetimberkid
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posted 146 days ago
Great job!
Thanks for the post
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