Tile Top Keepsake Box

One man’s error is another man’s (or woman’s) design opportunity. Nicely done.

-- Beth, Oklahoma, Rambling Road Designs

Very nice. I don’t know why a retiree would time his projects. If my projects come together too quickly, I feel cheated. Up to a point, unexpected detours are bonuses.

-- Larry

Looks nice. I like the look of the grain on the top.

Errors are just another form of artistic impression.

-- Brian, Lebanon PA, If you aren’t having fun doing it, find something else to do.

Great looking box. The tile is neat. Where were you on vacation at when you got it?

-- Tim, Missouri ....Inside every older person is a younger person wondering what the heck happened

this box came out very nice.

-- Ike, Big Daddies Woodshop, http://www.icombadaniels@yahoo.com

Jim, I really like this box. Can I ask where you picked up the tile for the center of the lid?

-- Grant...."GO BUCKEYES"

Fancy!

-- jack -- ...measure once, curse twice!

Sharp looking box, looks strong with classy lines, nice craftsmanship.

-- It's Mic Keep working and sharing

Jim this looks really good. The next 10 will go together a great deal easier than the first.

-- Rick, Tennessee, John 3:16

I like the finish—the QSO looks great. What brand of stain did you use, and what finish did you put over the stain? Whatever you did, the flecks and rays really stand out.

You’ve set the ‘Error Bar’ pretty high there Jim. Looks great.

-- Dust to more Dust - http://www.woodworkingplanes.org

UWMH, To answer your question, I used Varathane Red Chectnut penetrating stain. It’s the first time that I have used this brand, normally I prefer Old Masters. The paint store where I shop just started to carry this product and had some sample packs ( like ketchup packs ), so I tried several on some scrap, settling on the red chestnut. The finish is about six coats of minwax spray gloss poly, lightly sanded after the second coat. After it was thoroughly cured I knocked it back to a semi-gloss with 0000 steel wool. Finally I applied a coat of Old Masters paste wax using steel wool as the applicator.

-- Jim Westbrooks