My First Bandsaw Box... With a Secret.

Well done… is the resemblance to Penn State Nittnay Lions intentional?

-- Al H. - small shop, small projects...

Al, thank you. Yes, the resemblence to the Penn State Nittany Lion was definitely intentional. As a matter of fact, the entire shape of the box revolves around it.

-- Jonathan, Denver, CO "Constructive criticism is welcome and valued as it gives me new perspectives and helps me to advance as a woodworker."

Awesome job on your box. Excellent work.

-- Monty Q, Columbia, South Carolina.

Worth waiting for… outstanding…

-- Drink twice... and don't bother to cut... @ larrysworkshop.wordpress.com For lovers of all things timber...

Wonderful box. I know they will appreciate it and it will be displayed for a long time

-- Norman

I can see why it was well received by the recipient! Well done.

wow what a cool design and really unique wood. A+ on your first try!

Now that is one sweet bandsaw box Jonathan. Home run bud!

-- Dan ~ Texarkana, Tx.

WE ARE….Band saw!?

GO BUCKS!!

Thank you everyone. I did feel that this piece was another good learning experience, especially the shellac application technique. The most perplexing part was deciding on the front drawer pull. However, when I came up with the ebony ear pull idea, it was one of those “Ah hah!” moments, with the light bulb illuminating. Maybe not quite an epiphany, but certainly a satisfying sigh of relief.

I forgot to mention that it was opened in a room full of Penn State fans.

Jesse, good one! (WE ARE… PENN STATE!)

-- Jonathan, Denver, CO "Constructive criticism is welcome and valued as it gives me new perspectives and helps me to advance as a woodworker."

Yes, cool design just about covers it Jonathan, except the good craftsmanship which is also very evident.

-- Mike, American in Norway

Outstanding. love the ear pull. Hope you are healing up without any negative effects from the saw accident…

A very good work and an original design

I like it

I like boxes with secrets !!!!

Thanks for sharing

-- Diggerjack-France ---The only limit is the limit of the mind and the mind have no limit

I really thought the lion was an inlay until I saw that close-up photo. Nice job with the wood burning! I’ve never done that. You did a great job too on the secret drawer. I just did my first secret drawer last month and it had some challenges for me, but it turned out OK. Thanks for sharing this wonderful box.

-- Art | Bradenton, Florida