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Being relatively new to the woodworking world, I had a lot to learn on this project. I fought the good fight against chip-out, battled preparing rough lumber, learned how not to use a biscuit joiner and discovered how far this box could fly when the circuit breaker tripped and my table saw kicked back.
In any case, here it is. This is a box that I originally built as a gun box for my sister who just graduated from Police Academy. Realizing that a wooden box with hinges that could easily be ripped off is not the best thing to store a gun in, I opted to change it to a memento box for her academy experience. The case is cherry and the lid is floating in a black walnut frame. I finished it (last night) with three coats of tung oil.
I really enjoyed building this for my sister and am excited to enter it here as my first ever contest entry. I’ll be giving to her on Saturday when my family comes up to celebrate my birthday.
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19 comments so far
scottb
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posted 663 days ago
Nice box (and signature line!) It’s amazing how far the tablesaw can throw, isn’t it?
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Tomcat1066
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posted 663 days ago
Very cool. My father is a career law enforcement officer, and I know there are times he wish he had something like this! Besides, it’s a kick-butt looking box :D
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Scott Bryan
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posted 663 days ago
Very nice looking box. I am sure that your sister will appreciate it.
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YorkshireStewart
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posted 663 days ago
There’s no doubt at all that this will be well received on Saturday. (Hope you get something just as nice on your birthday!)
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Blake
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posted 663 days ago
Very nice!
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Thos. Angle
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posted 663 days ago
Well done, Bill.
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CharlieM1958
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posted 663 days ago
Very nice job, Bill.
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dennis mitchell
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posted 663 days ago
Way to go Bill!
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Karson
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posted 663 days ago
Great job Bill. A great memento for her.
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furnitologist
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posted 663 days ago
Way jump in Bill….......that’s what it’s all about!!!
davidtheboxmaker
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posted 663 days ago
Nice box – will make a really nice gift for your sister.
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posted 663 days ago
well done!
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DAN
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posted 662 days ago
beautiful job !
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Dick, & Barb Cain
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posted 662 days ago
Nice crafty looking box, & nice finish.
Your sister is going to cherish this for many years.
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mrtrim
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posted 662 days ago
exellent work bill good luck
forkboy
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posted 662 days ago
very nice box.
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Zuki
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posted 662 days ago
Nice box bill. Your “learning experience” made me chuckle.
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posted 661 days ago
Thanks all! It’s been an experience. On to the next project!
lou
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posted 142 days ago
time for another Bill.box building is great fun.great job