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I made this box out of 3/4 red oak for my grandmother. This was my first box and my first inlay. I just started woodworking this year and I am learning a lot with every project. I would like to take a few classes but need to save up in order to take them (I’ve been spending all my money on new tools and wood). The finish is boiled linseed oil and wax.
The inside is lined with felt from Ethan Allen (found a whole bunch cheap on craigslist). I had to make a shooting board to fix the miters. My compound miter saw is off parallel quite a bit. I didn’t notice until I tried to do a dry fit.
I had a great time with this project and look forward to starting to make more complex projects in the future.
-- Will work for wood...
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jim1953
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#1 posted 892 days ago
Great Lookin Box And The Inlays
-- Jim, Kentucky
ShopTinker
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#2 posted 891 days ago
It turned out great. I bet she loved it.
-- Dan - Valparaiso, Indiana, "A smart man changes his mind, a fool never does."
Chip
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#3 posted 891 days ago
Great box Dan. I bet she was thrilled. Looking forward to seeing more…
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bigike
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#4 posted 891 days ago
cool looken box.
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Eagle1
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#5 posted 891 days ago
Nice job on the box. The inlay work is very nice also.
-- Tim, Missouri ....Inside every older person is a younger person wondering what the heck happened
helluvawreck
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#6 posted 891 days ago
Well, you may have been woodworking for a short time but I think that this box is very nice and I can only imagine how much your grandma cherishes it. You did a good job on it.
-- If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away. Henry David Thoreau
mafe
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#7 posted 891 days ago
Your grandmother smiles I’m sure, since you did a fine job, from the heart.
Best thoughts,
Mads
-- Mad F, the fanatical rhykenologist and vintage architect. Democraticwoodworking.
DaveLeHardt
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#8 posted 891 days ago
Beautiful box, she’ll certainly treasure it! And I can relate to the time and money spent issues!
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#9 posted 891 days ago
That is a good looking box, the inlay work is outstanding. You should be proud.
-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/
Dan
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#10 posted 891 days ago
Thank you all for your praises. She really likes the box. I’m looking forward to greatly improving next time.
-- Will work for wood...
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