My first Box

Looks pretty good to me! That’s a lot of firsts.

You don’t get anything but better from here.

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

wow.. and I thought the box was impressive on its own right… but first, first, first… very impressive!
Can’t wait to see your 2nd, 3rd, 4th!

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Hard to believe thats your first

Nice!

-- http://www.furnituremann.ca/

Indeed, impressive for a first box… or any box for that matter. Great design and work. Could we see another photo? Perhaps inside?

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

I will post a picture of the inside after I fix where I mortised the hinges to big, oh well I will show you my mistakes as well. I plan to fix the error.

-- Billp

Hey Bill;

The box looks GREAT. The young man you made it for should be very happy with it.

What a nice gift and gesture.

How did the hinge mounting work out for you.

Lee

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

Lee the hinge mounting worked great, but I cut the mortise in the wrong place so they are oversize but I plan on fixing them before I give it to him. Thanks again for the help with the hinge Lee.

-- Billp

Nice job Bill, I bet your friend will be pleased.

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

This project discourages me, my first box is in pieces at the bottom of my cut off bin. I hope I will be able to make a box as nice as this someday. Great Job Bill! Also I really like what you plan to do with it. Good for you, I hope the young guy feels better.

Wow, very nice project. It’s so much fun to see ideas on this site and convert them to your own works of art! Nice job.

-- Bob A in NJ

What a great way to enter into the addiction of box making, a great first attempt!
Fantastic job, plan on any more soon?

-- Still learning everything

Fantastic first box! I wish mine had looked anywhere near this good. Whatever didn’t turn out the way you wanted on this box will be much easier the next time around.

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

Don’t sell you box short – it looks very nice to me. You’ve accomplished some firsts, made a nice box and are about to make a very special young man very happy – it’s a good day.

-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/

Hey Bill, nice job on the box. I particularly like the arched legs and the way they stand proud of the box sides.

-- I've cut that board three times and it's still too short!

Great job Bill, the box looks great. You did a really good job with the veneers on the top. Nicely done.

-- Jim Hallada, Chesterfield, VA

What is not to like about the box. This is a fine box for any attempt much less being your first.

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.

Man, that’s one fine box. I wish my first was that good. Now you’ll have box-fever! Mwahahahaha.

-- "Bordnerizing" perfectly good lumber for over a decade.

A very nice box. That person is going to cherish this gift for many years to come.

-- -** 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

Dang, that’s a nice first box! Boxes seem so simple, yet there is so much to be learned about woodworking in that small thing. Just the process of building one covers so many different aspects and opens you up to so many different possibilities. Great job.

-- lobbster, Oregon, www.michaellobby.com

congratulations on your first box. very nice.

-- Steffen

i WISH i WAS THIS TALENTED !!! WOW , THAT IS A GREAT DESIGN !!! KEEP ON BUILDING ‘EM : )

-- Dusty56@comcast.net

Dusty 56 I think you a very talented you have made some great looking cutting boards. Don’t be afraid to take chances that’s how you grow.

-- Billp