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This is my first project posting and also my very first box. I am very new to woodworking, but I hope that everyone will enjoy seeing this project as much as I enjoy looking at your postings.
I used poplar for the sides and top because of cost and the beautiful patterns especially after applying Tung Oil. I used Birch plywood for the base, cheap and simple.
Cuts were made with a Bosch table saw, edges routed with a DeWalt Router, and sanding with a DeWalt Orbital. I used biscuit joinery.
The design on the top was routed using the Carvewright. www.carvewright.com This CNC router is definitely the most expensive tool that I’ve ever purchased, but worth every penny for making special designs.
I made this box for my best friend.
Be good,
Zeigler
-- Zeigler, Rhode Island
14 comments so far
Ryan Shervill
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posted 651 days ago
I love it…LOVE it! Very Celtic, simople but fancy at the same time. Outstanding work!
Tell me more about the Carvewright….never heard of it before, but it definitely elevates your box to a new level :)
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GaryK
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posted 651 days ago
Great job! I have been thinking about a Carvewright for a while now.
-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.
gizmodyne
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posted 651 days ago
Very cool. It looks like chip carving,
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cajunpen
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posted 651 days ago
Good looking box Zeigler – glad to see someone else with a CarveWright on the forum.
-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/
Grumpy
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posted 651 days ago
Ahhh, to bad I gave up smoking Zeigler, I would be tempted to make one. Nice job.
-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python
rikkor
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posted 650 days ago
Very nice humidor. I, too, will be looking into the carvewright.
Scott Bryan
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posted 650 days ago
Great looking box Ziegler. The carving add a very nice detail to the box. Poplar generally is not the wood of choice by many woodworkers. However, as demonstrated by your project, it is a nice wood to finish rather than paint.
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.
rikkor
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posted 650 days ago
Whoa! This baby is expensive!
CharlieM1958
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posted 650 days ago
Good job! Now keep those projects coming!
-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"
SPalm
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posted 650 days ago
Very nice. Good to see someone else with a CNC.
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MsDebbieP
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posted 650 days ago
great job.
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airfieldman
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posted 650 days ago
That’s a lucky friend. I’ve looked at those CNCs. Pretty cool tool.
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Don
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posted 650 days ago
Great start, Zeigler
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tat2grl
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posted 649 days ago
Absolutely beautiful! I’m a sucker for Celtic and the lid is gorgeous. Great job!!!
-- "Creativity is...seeing something that doesn't exist already. You need to find out how you can bring it into being and that way be a playmate with God."