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First box on Incra LS, humidor for my brother

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Project by usnret posted 638 days ago 1519 views 0 times favorited 14 comments Add to Favorites Watch

So my brother wanted a humidor with his companies logo on it. I have never made a humidor so it was a learning experience for me, and a great chance to use my Incra jig to make some fancy joints. The box is made of ash with walnut Eagle Tail joints. The company logo is from bubinga and the hinges are made from walnut and pegged with ash. Please leave honest feed back. Oh and I know I still need the humidifier and the hygrometer. The lid has a perfect seal when you let it shut it makes the “shwooosh” sound and slowly closes the last bit.

-- Chief Petty Officer USN(RET) 1991-2011




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maxomatic

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#1 posted 638 days ago

B2 Stealth Humidifier?

-- It was supposed to be simple.

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usnret

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#2 posted 637 days ago

No he works for an oil company called Weatherford International, but the logo does look like a stealth bomber.

-- Chief Petty Officer USN(RET) 1991-2011

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jm82435

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#3 posted 637 days ago

wow that was a surprise, I have worked for Weatherford for 20 years… Nice box.

-- A thing of beauty is a joy forever...

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CharlieM1958

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#4 posted 637 days ago

Very nice! I was thinking stealth also. :-)

Wooden hinges are often large and clumsy looking, but yours are outstanding.

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

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Roger

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#5 posted 637 days ago

very deluxe. luv the wood, pinned hinges. very nice contrasting woods combos.

-- Roger from KY. Work/Play/Travel Safe. Kentuk55@bellsouth.net

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usnret

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#6 posted 637 days ago

The hinges are made using the Incra hinge crafter thingy. No nails at all, the only metal used was on the hinges for the hinge pin which is brass.

-- Chief Petty Officer USN(RET) 1991-2011

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ChesapeakeBob

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#7 posted 637 days ago

Good looking box! Tell me more about eagle tail joints.

-- Chesapeake Bob, Southern Maryland

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usnret

185 posts in 675 days


#8 posted 637 days ago

Bob
The Eagletail joints are unique to the Incra jig. When viewed from one side they look like box joints and from the other side dovetail joints.

-- Chief Petty Officer USN(RET) 1991-2011

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HokieScott

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#9 posted 637 days ago

Looks great! Are you planning on lining it with some cedar for humidity control?

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usnret

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#10 posted 637 days ago

It is lined with spanish cedar, used 1/4 ” with a lip to seal around the lid.

-- Chief Petty Officer USN(RET) 1991-2011

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Ian Hawthorne

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#11 posted 637 days ago

Nice clean and crisp work!

-- The Boxmakers Jewellery. Neat Hinge - Neat Lock - Neat Screw - http://hawthornecrafts.com/box-hardware/

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itsmic

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#12 posted 637 days ago

Very Nice, The Ash and walnut look great, and Your design and execution are superb, yes the “Air Test” that is a great indicator of a good seal, great job, thanks for sharing

-- It's Mic Keep working and sharing

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madwilliamflint

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#13 posted 637 days ago

nicely done! Sure beats the aesthetics of my 2 “coolidors”.

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Roger

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#14 posted 524 days ago

very nice. very nice hinges, and dovetails. gr8 project

-- Roger from KY. Work/Play/Travel Safe. Kentuk55@bellsouth.net

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