First (Incra) box

Very good for a first project Nils! I mean really goooood. Nice workmanship. How did you Like working with the Purpleheart??? ; .) Tough stuff isn’t it?

-- --Chuck

Nice box Nils.
As you comment – precise dimensions are really important with the Incra.
I’m using the same jig as yourself. I’ve made 5 boxes so far, then run into problems with the cutter.
Hoping to get them resolved before too long.

Very nice box, Nils. This incra jig has been on my wish list. I just haven’t convinced myself to spend the money yet. This definately helps me tip the balance in favor of committing to buying this jig.

Thanks for the post.

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

Beautiful box. And good presentation.

-- Jiri

looks good. I have thought about this also.. I decided to stay with my leigh for dovetails… What real advantage do you see for this over standard dovetail jigs?

-- making sawdust....

Really nice box Nils. I have the Incra Jig Ultra that I bought probably 8 years ago. You can definitely make some nice things with these Incra jigs.

-- Paul D, Atlanta GA

Very nice box! And I don’t think that the purple heart handle looks like doggy doo at all :-) !

You have motived me Nils. I’ve got the Incra TSIII with the positioning attachment, but so far, I’ve been using it mostly as just a tablesaw fence. Now, I’ll have to dig out the templates, and have a go at some dovetails and box joints. Thanks for the tip on the Incra’s fussiness over exact dimensions, I’ll keep that in mind.

-- To do is to be

nice project and thanks for the pics of the progress.

-- Hope Never fails

Looks like you suceeded! Great looking bok.

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

Very nice box-great for a first project with your new jig!

-- Spread love with our work

Those incra add-ons look like they help to make some great projects. Maybe someday I’ll take the plunge, too. Nice work! I like how the handle turned out; you were right in your design assumptions that it contrasts well with the square lines of the box.

-- Robb

Nice post I have the same Incra jig but have yet to use it.

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

Nice box, and a nice setup you’ve got there.

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

All around A+. Keep up the great work.

-- Bob Lance, DE

Hey Nils, I’m glad to see you’ve got your Incra up and running. That box looks great, man! I haven’t even tried using it for dovetails yet. The only template I’ve used are for box joints. Excellent shaping of the handle. You’ve done a GREAT job of creating sawdust! All around very nice first box.

-- Dust collectors suck.

I concur with everybody else. Nice box. I would love to own an LS positioner with the router attachment. I would live in my shop. I’d make a tool wall/murphy bed. That would be fun. Dreaming. I’ll take that plunge later. Then just wait. Boxes galore. Keep them boxes coming Nils.

-- so much wood, so little time. Bradford.

Thanks everyone for the really nice comments and great feedback! Over the next week or so I hope to post some additional information on using the Incra jig on my blog, for those who are thinking of taking the plunge. I know you can also refer to some postings from Blake and others about how much they love their Incras.

-- Nils Davis, Menlo Park, CA

WOW when the first project is this good where do you go from here. Nice project.

-- Dominic, Trinity, Florida

Nice box Nils. I’ve got that same Incra set, but I haven’t had the patience to master it yet.

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