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This project was a challenge for a couple of reasons. First, it took me forever to decide what to build. Second, because I’ve never attempted to build a small wooden box before. I have to say my hat is off to those of you who build those incredible boxes that you find all over this site. I’m much more accustomed to building things on a larger scale where if your cut is off by say 1/8” it’s realy not an issue. Being off by 1/8” on a small box can be a pretty big deal.
So here it is, it’s an 8 foot construction grade 2×4, the colors are minwax Sedona Red and Golden Pecan with 4 coats of shellac and 3-4 coats of paste wax over that. My wife loves its, she’s got a spot for it in the living room all picked out already, go figure? I keep telling her “honey, it’s just a 2×4”.
I blogged some of the construction here.
-- I've cut that board three times and it's still too short!































19 comments so far
GaryK
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posted 672 days ago
Good luck!
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lazyfiremaninTN
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posted 672 days ago
Killer lil 2×4 box. Love the colors and contrast. Wish I had the time/money make an entry….have a killer idea, but. Oh well, Good luck.
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GaryK
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posted 672 days ago
Adrain – Lets hear the idea. Maybe someone will make it.
-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.
Napaman
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posted 672 days ago
wow…this is amazing…is it entereed in both categories???
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Mark A. DeCou
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posted 672 days ago
I bought a can of that Sedona Red, as I just knew that I would find a cool place to use a color of that name. I am quite impressed with your project. I think you will do well in the competition. Welcome to the world of boxes, it is a rather addictive habit to feed. At some point someone will start a recovery program for us on LJ. I have made a bunch of boxes, but I don’t think I have ever posted any of them as projects. Something to do someday. Most of them were gifts to family, and I don’t have photos. Have to get the photos or it doesn’t exist someone said on LJ once.
Smiles,
Mark
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cajunpen
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posted 672 days ago
Shaun, that is a great looking box – hard to believe it’s made from 2×4s – who would have thunk it?
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YorkshireStewart
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posted 672 days ago
That’s one heck of a project Shaun. To have envisaged and then carried out the complexities of such a panelled box was a real task. The contrast in the colours is great too! Good luck.
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mrtrim
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posted 672 days ago
very nice work shaun, hope you do well with it !
rikkor
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posted 672 days ago
Very nice box, even without the limitations of the contest. To think it comes from a 2×4 makes it even a bit more special.
MsDebbieP
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posted 672 days ago
that does NOT look like it is made from “just a 2×4”. I’d be having a special place ready for it as well!!!
It’s gorgeous. LOVE those insert sections.
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Russel
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posted 671 days ago
Great looking box … “Just a 2×4” ... great line.
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Don
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posted 671 days ago
Shaun, I just love small wooden boxes – and one made from a 2×4 – Wow!
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toyguy
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posted 671 days ago
Verry nice 2×4. A lot of thought went into the use of limited material. and a great finish. “A tip of the hat to you sir”
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dustynewt
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posted 671 days ago
Great box, Shaun. I like the frame and panel look. Lots of shadow lines to keep the eye moving over the piece. The color combo worked out really well. Well done.
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DAN
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posted 671 days ago
I lkie it !
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Douglas Bordner
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posted 671 days ago
Two entries in one! Great job.
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mot
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posted 671 days ago
Yeah, that came out great!
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Kerry
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posted 671 days ago
Great job. When I look at a 2×4 I see, well, a 2×4, or maybe part of a wall. You saw this chest. That’s enviable.
Kerry
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scottb
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posted 670 days ago
we’ll never look at the “lowly” 2×4 the same way again. I think the comment about your wife sums it up. Nice job!
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