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My first Bandsawn Box #1

Project by Karson posted 664 days ago 1320 views 3 times favorited 24 comments Add to Favorites Watch

Well I started to make my first bandsawn Box back on January 2 when I posted this picture of the block of Big Leaf Maple Burl that I’ve had for a few years.

The blog for the creation is here

Here is the underside of the box lid.

The box was quite easy to be made, I thought that the bandsaw blade was dull and I was correct. You can see the burn marks on the wood throughout the blog.

I was going to post another blog on welding bandsaw blades but I ran out of time, so I used the dull blade. The welding blog will be created I promise.

The box was fun to make. The only reason I’ve never made one is I never started one.

Have to make a few more. I’ve got about 4-5 more pieces of wood like this one.

I was going to put a heart as the handle pickup but there was not enough wood. Maybe next time.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †


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rikkor

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posted 664 days ago

Saw this on the other post. Looks even better here due to larger photos.

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GaryK

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posted 664 days ago

Great project. I’ve got one of those on my list of things to make.

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

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SPalm

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posted 664 days ago

Sweet.
I have never seen one done it quite this way. I like it.
That is really cool how the handle cutoffs form the lid alignment thingy.
And of course, what a wonderful hunk-o-wood.

-- Stevethepeeve -- I'm no rocket surgeon

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Scott Bryan

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posted 663 days ago

That is a really unique box. You certainly have enlightened me with respect to burls. I will never look at them with disinterest again. It is amazing what is actually hidden inside these pieces of wood.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

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Grumpy

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posted 663 days ago

I have a bit of burl that looks just like that one you started with. Thanks for the idea. Great project by the way.

-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python

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CharlieM1958

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posted 663 days ago

Extremely cool, Karson!

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

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DAN

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posted 663 days ago

very nice Karson … you are the woodworker of champions

-- work from your heart and your spirit will live forever

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Blake

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posted 663 days ago

Karson, That is really cool. My kind of bansawn box. The basket is neat. It’s an unexpected surprise when you open it. Great idea.

-- Check out my new website! http://www.blakeweberwoodworking.com

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dalec

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posted 663 days ago

Beautiful grain and very interesting design.

Dalec

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Karson

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posted 663 days ago

Thanks for the comments. It was fun.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

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Les Hastings

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posted 663 days ago

Nice Karson! Simple and undisturbed.

-- Les, Wichita, Ks. (I'd rather be covered in saw dust!)

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Lee A. Jesberger

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posted 663 days ago

Hey Karson;

Great work, and when you tire of it you can glue it back together and have a block of wood!

Very cool, a reversable project! What a concept.LOL

Lee

-- by Lee A. Jesberger http://www.prowoodworkingtips.com http://www.ezee-feed.com

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Karson

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posted 663 days ago

Lee Who says that you are not very observant. My wife hasn’t seen it yet. She was looking at a small box on the table and she asked is it smaller than this.

I said yes.

She replied,”What can I put in it?”

I didn’t reply.

My birthday is before valentines Day. So I get a gift for my birthday and then she expects a gift for Valentines Day.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

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Don

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posted 663 days ago

Nice work, Mate!

I’ve tried bandsaw boxes on at least four different occasions – after that decided to stick to small wooden boxes, which Karson, I love!

-- CanuckDon "I just love small wooden boxes!" http://www.hilsbiblechurch.org/

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RobS

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posted 663 days ago

A Beautiful Bandsaw Burl Basket Box. Nice work indeed.

-- Rob (A) Waxahachie,TX

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Dick, & Barb Cain

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posted 663 days ago

Very nice Karson,

You were thinking way inside the box on this one.

You did a great job of embellishing a beautiful creation of nature, into a beautiful creation of your own.

Good Luck!!!

-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1

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Karson

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posted 662 days ago

Thanks Dick, Rob and Don.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

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MsDebbieP

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posted 662 days ago

excellent job.
the design is amazing. You did the wood justice, that’s for sure

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

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YorkshireStewart

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posted 661 days ago

Great use of that burr / burl Karson! I do like the lift-out basket.

-- Res severa verum gaudium - True pleasure is a serious business. http://www.folksy.com/shops/TreeGems

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furnitologist

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posted 657 days ago

hey Karson…..........that’s pretty good, came over to vote and just saw your work now.

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PanamaJack

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posted 613 days ago

why stop here Karson? great job!

-- Carpe Lignum - Seize The Wood,

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teenagewoodworker

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posted 601 days ago

thats such a great box. i love the look of bandsawn boxes. when i get a bandsaw thats the first thing that I’m gonna do with it. thanks for the post.

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mmh

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posted 388 days ago

Very Nice! It has a lot of character not to mention the beautiful wood you chose. Someone is going to love this for a very long time!

-- "They who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night." ~ Edgar Allan Poe

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John Gray

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posted 388 days ago

Very very nice, thanks for the post!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

-- Only the Shadow knows....................

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