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Secrets of the String Box Revealed. Here’s the finished project. Wenge with maple stings and figured maple top and handle. It is finished with a few coats of clear gloss spray lacquer out of a can, with a couple of coats of satin on top and a coat of Renaissance wax. I sanded the top to 400 and the sides to 320. Not enough room for all the corner pictures, but you can bet the strings all line up at the corners. The box is about 9×14 and has Soss 203 hinges. The legs were formed by cutting away the middle sections with a dado set. I plan to make some removable trays later on and will cut a bunch to fit several boxes. Check out the blog to see construction details, Soss jig, mistakes, and more.
-- tim hill www.newcalshop.com
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mahadevwood
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#1 posted 998 days ago
very nice box, amazing creation
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ND2ELK
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#2 posted 997 days ago
Beautiful boxes. Excellent job and craftsmanship. Thanks for posting.
God Bless
tom
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Splinterman
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#3 posted 997 days ago
Hey Tim,
Very nice design and sweet finish….really well done.
ellen35
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#4 posted 997 days ago
Beautiful.. just beautiful, Tim.
-- Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good.
jockmike2
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#5 posted 997 days ago
Gorgeous box, very well done inlay.
-- (You just have to please the man in the Mirror) Mike from Michigan -
grosa
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#6 posted 997 days ago
Now that shows imagination at work. Great contrast of woods and great lines. Very nice job.
-- Have a great day.
Toolz
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#7 posted 997 days ago
Absolutely gorgeous! Tim, thanks for the blog, this is stupendous. Can ya tell I like it? LOL
-- Larry "Work like a Captain but Play like a Pirate!"
Maveric777
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#8 posted 997 days ago
Beautiful box Tim! There is a bunch of cool aspects to this one that makes it a definite winner. Very well done sir….
-- Dan ~ Texarkana, Tx.
a1Jim
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#9 posted 997 days ago
Another cool and unique box a great design Idea and well done.
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rowdy
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#10 posted 997 days ago
Eye catching. I like it.
-- Rowdy in Kechi, Kansas
CharlieM1958
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#11 posted 997 days ago
Great creative technique!
-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"
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#12 posted 997 days ago
wow this is stunning!! really creative and appealing!
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webwood
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#13 posted 997 days ago
very nice – love the design
-- -erik & christy-
Greg The Cajun Box Sculptor
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#14 posted 997 days ago
Excellent looking box and a very creative design.
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RS Woodworks
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#15 posted 997 days ago
Very very well done! I love it, and thanks for the blog too! Don’t be surprised if you see some copies from me!
Ryan
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