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It’s a little early for Sweethearts Day, but everyday is Sweethearts Day at our house.
Maybe I can even S-t-r-e-t-c-h this one out to be her anniversary gift, 57 years at the end of March,
but that may be stretching things a little to far. LOL
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As I previously said in my blog series, I’ve never made a bandsaw box before, there’s a step by step
explanation of this project.
What turned me toward this, was an article in the latest issue of “Woodworkers Journal.”
Being that I have a nice new bandsaw, I thought this would be a way to get some practice,
& have some fun at the same time, entering this contest.
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I dreamed about a design for this box, & the next day I put it down on paper. It’s always fun connecting curves
with French curves. It all came together just as I’d dreamed, very little erasing.
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The material for this came from a Burly Maple tree in our local city park. I had my eye on that tree for many years,
& one day I saw that they were cutting it down. The first thing the next morning I was at the park office,
asking for some of the wood. They were kind enough to haul a truck load to my house, instead of to the dump.
I split it into blocks, & painted the ends of it with my special end sealer, “Carpenters glue”, & stacked them on
a shelf in my shop. I think they’ve been there for over 10 years, & with very little checking.
I had used some of it for some green turning, but I still have some left yet.
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The drawer pulls are carved from the same material.
This box can be displayed in two directions.
The dimensions are, Height = 8” Width = 7” Depth = 4”.
As explained in my BLOG, I used purified Linseed Oil, & Beeswax mixed 50/50 for a rubbed in finish.
-- Dick Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1
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33 comments so far
DAN
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posted 224 days ago
very sweet projetc Dick. Beautiful idea
-- ..... art for lifes sake
Don
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posted 224 days ago
Dick, as well as being an artist, craftsman and romantic, you are a fine woodworker. Well done! Best wishes on your comp entry and congratulations on your upcoming 57th anniversary. I thought I was doing fairly well with 45 coming up.
-- CanuckDon "I just love small wooden boxes!" http://www.canterburybaptist.org/
TomFran
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posted 224 days ago
Very creative design, Dick. You’ve done a wonderful job!
-- Tom, Surfside Beach, SC - Romans 8:28
GaryK
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posted 224 days ago
57 years, Holy cow! I just got past 10 years, I can’t imagine.
Great box, Dick!
-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.
TonyWard
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posted 224 days ago
Dick
Welcome to bandsawn box making which by now you’ve discovered are fun to make!
You’ve done an excellent job with your first box, when can we see more?
Good Health
Tony Ward
-- Bandsaw Box Plans
Dick Cain
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posted 224 days ago
Thank you, Dan
Thank you, Canuckdon
Thank you, Tom
Thank you, Gary
Thank you, Tony
-- Dick Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1
Les Hastings
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posted 224 days ago
Dick, To bad she had to wait 57 years for it :o) Great job, great box!
-- Les, Wichita, Ks. (I'd rather be covered in saw dust!)
rikkor
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posted 224 days ago
Dick and bride—Congratulations on 57 years, and she’s still your sweetheart. That is so wonderful. Nice box, too.
-- Maplewood, MN
Scott Bryan
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posted 224 days ago
Dick this is a great project. I really like the finish you put on this piece. This is certainly a case of “thinking outside of the box”.
Thanks for sharing.
-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.
Dick Cain
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posted 224 days ago
Thanks Guys, that why it’s lasting so long, she’s always waiting for me. LOL
-- Dick Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1
Dick Cain
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posted 224 days ago
The purified linseed oil is kind of expensive, but I save money on Beeswax.
I buy wax toilet bowl rings for $1.00. LOL
-- Dick Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1
dennis mitchell
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posted 224 days ago
“Everyday is sweethearts day” You keep up that kind of thinking and you ‘ll end up married another 57 years! Great box!
-- http://www.woodsongsfurniture.com
gene
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posted 224 days ago
Dick, You did a wonderful job! Your wife has to really be proud of it.
God bless
-- Gene, a Christian in Virginia
hap
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posted 224 days ago
fine work dick.
-- hap, gunbarrel city tx.
RobG
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posted 224 days ago
Very nice box. Band saw boxes always amaze me , and that is a good one. And 57 years were you married the day you guys were born??!!
-- Woodworking is Life. Anything before or after is just waiting.--S. McQueen sort of
motthunter
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posted 224 days ago
really well done.
-- making sawdust....
Napaman
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beautiful…congrats on the 57th…how many valentines will that be—-even more!
-- Matt, Napa, CA...177 days to sanity...
Chris
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posted 224 days ago
57 Years is just amazing!
-- Chris
cajunpen
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posted 223 days ago
Dick your work is always impressive. WOW 57 years! I thought that I had accomplished something making my 40th Anniversary earlier this month – good for you guys. I can see, based on you work to come up with a finish for this box, why you guys have survived 57 years – You are a Good Man.
-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/
MsDebbieP
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posted 223 days ago
you are always an inspiration, Dick—from creating this from a dream, to 57 years AND still in love.. gosh!....... Well done!
-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)
Russel
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posted 223 days ago
I’m glad to see the final product. A very beautiful box.
-- When you give someone a chance it may well be their last.
mot
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posted 223 days ago
Dick, this is a great box!
-- You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation. (Plato)
Douglas Bordner
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posted 223 days ago
Beautiful box and sentiment. And made from wood you wanted when it was still a tree. That’s the long view if woodworking and of marriage. You’re to be congratulated on both counts.
-- "Bordnerizing" perfectly good lumber for over a decade.
Marge
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This piece is truly impressive.
-- Marge, Colorado
Blake
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That is sooooo cool! It looks alive!
-- Dust collectors suck.
Dick Cain
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A BIG THANK YOU, TO ALL !!
-- Dick Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1
jude
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posted 222 days ago
What are the final dimensions?
-- life can always be weaved into a song.
Dick Cain
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posted 222 days ago
Thank you Jude!
They’re in the story above,
but the dimensions are, Height = 8” Width = 7” Depth = 4”.
-- Dick Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1
jockmike2
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posted 222 days ago
Now we got all those people out of the way. What a great gift for Barb. I’ll bet she just adores it. I know if you sent me one for Kris I would adore it. LOL. Great job buddy, but of course that’s what you always do, great works of art. mike
-- Mike. Profisher50@yahoo.com
Dick Cain
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posted 222 days ago
Thank you Mike!
You always make feel like a million dollars.
-- Dick Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1
furnitologist
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posted 221 days ago
Hi Dick…......gett’in alittle “funky” on us are you. Really neet. Now we have to add “Romantic” Rennaissance Man.
Cool…..........Neil
PS: There’s an awful lot of good work coming out. Isn’t it fun to see!!!!!!
Dick Cain
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posted 221 days ago
Thanks Neil,
You bet, everyday I look at the entries, I get another surprise.
It’s going to be tough trying to pick a winner.
I’m glad I’m not the soul judge on this contest.
-- Dick Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1
Dick Cain
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posted 213 days ago
Hi Lumberjocks!
I just wanted to wish everyone who entered, Good Luck. tomorrow.
-- Dick Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1