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A couple years ago I collected some driftwood that I thought I could make something spectacular, well the inspiration hit me a while back. Part of it is how.. I have made two what we call bandsaw boxes with two different methods, I started on the most complicated one first, because pf the shape of the wood, I had to deviate from the standard procedure. I have made two video's, the first one is just and introduction, it is 5 minutes, because most people do not want to commit to 20 minutes. I will put the links at the end. but by pictures I will just give you some basics. This piece of driftwood is a root, tall and narrow. First find driftwood.
I trimed the ends and made a jig to support it horizontally, two screws in the bottom and one into the top.



Next cut the front off and then the backside





Then one side



I think you have the secret by now, seems like I don't have pictures of each step so you may have to watch the video. Well basically I cut the drawers out with a scroll saw,small kerf and sharp corners, could be done with a bandsaw and then cut another piece of wood to fit. Now you can glue the side back on and cut the front into drawers.



parts ready for final assembly, pencil lines made for position of each drawer use elastic bands to lod the drawer fronts in place then put glue on the drawer and insert it from the back.





Glue the back on and find a nice piece of wood for the base, now wasn't that easy.





The links for the videos are
introduction 5 min.
procedure explained 20 min.

Thanks for looking at this project, I had fun designing how to make this jewelry box from driftwood, the procedure is abit different but it works, I may try to sell this one on Ebay, never did that before. The next one, different construction my wife laid claim to it.

Comments are appreciated, have the nice day, Oh yes the elephants where brought back from Africa years ago by friends. They are not elephant ivory,

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Thank you Brian…
 

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The genius branches out. You're a genius. I'm looking at the photos and thinking, How'd he do that? Thanks for the video. Now I know.
 

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That is a very Specky Bandsaw box.
What a great idea and excellent execution.
Thanks for sharing this.

Bob.
 

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Very nice work, for a very nice result. thank you for sharing a great idea.
 

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Extraordinary bandsaw box! I rarely see live edge wood bandsaw box - excellent built.
 

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Oh my gosh, whoooda thunkit

outstanding innovative thinking
 

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Great result Bushmaster. Thanks for sharing your process.
 

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This is a new direction in bandsaw boxes. Your efforts are amazing. Well done.
 

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Brian, this is a beautiful project and it's a real eye catcher.
 

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The usual that we have come to expect from you!

Bushmaster, wheel-master, goblet-master, box-master! The list just keeps growing!
 

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I like the project and the driftwood. Do you know the species? I saw several boots in that log.
Cheers, Roman
 

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I like the project and the driftwood. Do you know the species? I saw several boots in that log.
Cheers, Roman

- Roman - THE BOOTMAN
I can say for sure cedar, its brown but when I cut into it and sand it it smells like yellow cedar. I suspect the roots of yellow cedar is brown. Someday I will bring you some, I have to go hunting again.
 

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That is one helluva novel bit of timber engineering…

Now all I have to do is buy a bandsaw, find some driftwood, steal a necklace, herd up some elephants (other than my normal pink ones), crotchet a doily and clean up my wall (preferably with white paint) and I'll be ready to plagiarise…

PS. Thanks for the detailed how-to… Has certainly extended my technique base.
 

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Brian, great look and great project that is well done. i liked the rubber band idea. Just by way of exchanging ideas, this is a project I did with a friend. It has similar elements to your project and may give you some ideas you could use for other driftwood. It features a set of swing-out drawers.
 

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That is really unique, Brian. Thanks for the process shots!!!!!!!!!!

Cheers, Jim
 
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