| Project by BertFlores58 | posted 07-25-2010 03:07 PM | 1860 views | 0 times favorited | 9 comments |  |
 |
The 7th box of 7 rush boxes..
The box is big 3×6 x 11 inches.
The sides are Molave 5/16 inch thick and dovetail joint.
The bottom cover is rabbetted Narra – a nice work for joining 2 boards.
The top is the most difficult work I encountered.
The frame is from a hardwood called BALITADTAD – a brown wood with white streaks.
The inlay is from US wood for pallet – I pretty sure it is not a pine. I routed 3 passes in order to be
accurate
The center board is TIGER MOLAVE – This is really very hard. The board is only 4 mm thick but still
strong. There are cracks along the way but not going straight. I was not bother with this since
molave is still in-tack even with some cracks.
The hinge is brass plated and strong.
The dividers are also very hard and 4 mm slats. I think the wood is Ipil.
All above materials were all recycled.
-- Bert
9 comments so far
BritBoxmaker
home | projects | blog
4479 posts in 1855 days
#1 posted 07-25-2010 04:02 PM
Lovely box, Bert.
-- Martyn -- Boxologist, Pattern Juggler and Candyman of the visually challenging. http://www.theartofboxes.com
patron
home | projects | blog
13263 posts in 2160 days
#2 posted 07-25-2010 04:09 PM
well done , bert .
and re-cycled is even better .
great work ,
and beautiful woods !
-- david - only thru kindness can this world be whole . If we don't succeed we run the risk of failure. Dan Quayle
donjoe
home | projects | blog
1360 posts in 1850 days
#3 posted 07-25-2010 05:05 PM
Quite a handsome box. Like the splines on the lid.
-- Donnie-- listen to the wood.
wseand
home | projects | blog
2697 posts in 1861 days
#4 posted 07-25-2010 06:33 PM
They all came out real nice Bert, are you happy to be done. Great job all around
-- Bill - "Freedom flies in your heart like an Eagle" Audie Murphy
NormG
home | projects | blog
4760 posts in 1823 days
#5 posted 07-25-2010 07:35 PM
Very useful design
-- Norman
BertFlores58
home | projects | blog
1646 posts in 1741 days
#6 posted 07-25-2010 11:12 PM
Thank you all,
Hi Wsend… As you quote.. I am now with freedom that flies. I got a lot of gratitude and inquiries from my relatives.. What I like best among them, I never had any negative events like he/she wants that box or the other, each one is satisfied. Hope you watch for the the next one bud.
Donnie, I have done it manually. The most I can see, they do it using table saw. Well, if you are doing plenty that will be allright, but if only one, do it by hand and you will develop the skill in making much smaller sawcut.
thanks.
-- Bert
janice
home | projects | blog
1090 posts in 2244 days
#7 posted 07-25-2010 11:37 PM
They all look great Bert!
-- Janice
wseand
home | projects | blog
2697 posts in 1861 days
#8 posted 07-26-2010 02:47 AM
As long as the family is happy nothing else matters. Mine are my most important critiques at least in my mind. You did your family proud with those boxes, so much fulfillment comes from creating something that will be treasured. Have a great week Bert. And good Morning
-- Bill - "Freedom flies in your heart like an Eagle" Audie Murphy
scrappy
home | projects | blog
3506 posts in 2250 days
#9 posted 07-26-2010 06:04 AM
Great box. Nice design and build. Great re-use of materials.
Keep it up.
Scrappy
-- Scrap Wood's the best...the projects are smaller, and so is the mess!
Have your say...