My first box

Good job Jesse. I’m in your league, a basic woodworker hoping to make master, someday :-))

-- "some old things are lovely, warm still with life ... of the forgotten men who made them." - D.H. Lawrence Wake Up America!! Please read; http://www.commondreams.org/view/2009/01/26-0

Really beautiful. Less is more with no doubt.
Best thoughts,
MaFe

-- Mad F, the fanatical rhykenologist and vintage architect. Democraticwoodworking.

Nice work. Practice is always the way to perfect things. Looks good congrats.

-- Ken, "Everyday above ground is a good day!"

Jesse, your box turned out great. I recently checked out Basic Box Making by Doug Stowe, from my library (I don’t know why I always forget that there are loads of free books full of valuable information at my local library!) and I learned some very valuable things. The library also had this same title on DVD, which made things even better. The book talks about some of the fundamentals of box making and contains quite a few plans to build the boxes. It was very easy to follow. I suggest checking out your library for this title or others on the subject. It is the cheapest way to pick up some great info.

Great job!! We learn with each project, keep going.

-- Jack, Albuquerque

Excellent job, Jesse. Good design, clean construction… you will surely be addicted now. :-)

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

Good job with the box. Keep at it, every time it gets better. Thats what we are all trying to do.

-- Dan I.G.N.

Welcome to box addiction.

-- My Master is Mankind's Greatest Carpenter.

Great job on Your first box build,it looks like it is well made and something You can take pride in !I still haven’t come up with a design to build My first small box(too many to choose from). Any way nice work and stay safe.

-- Rob,Gaithersburg,MD,One mans trash is another mans woodshop treasure !!

Nice work! That inscription is close enough to Latin for me to corroborate your wife’s translation…as if you needed it.

Good job with your box. You are right, the attention to detail and accessories make all the difference in the quality of boxes. You’ll find that you constantly learn as you continue to make boxes.

-- Randy, Oakdale, Ca.

I commend you on your first box. I doubt that I could come close to that. Great job!

-- http://www.jordanstraker.com

great box!
my hat goes off to you sir :)

-- Flemming. It's only a mistake if you can't fix it.

Great job, I can only hope that my first will look as good!

It looks like the first of many! It’s amazing how each one gives you ideas for the next. The Doug Stowe DVD is a great resource for the basic jigs and designs. Make a few for your wife. It’s a good investment!!
Robert

-- Robert, so much inspiration here, and so little time!