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band saw box

Project by GMoney posted 622 days ago 578 views 4 times favorited 16 comments Add to Favorites Watch

just got a new powermatic. this pattern is by donna menke. finish-shellac, waterlox, wax

-- Greg, CT


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SPalm

948 posts in 776 days


posted 622 days ago

Hey, hey, nice job. Beautiful wood and workmanship. I like it. And new tools, Yea!
Where is your entry cut for the center?

-- Stevethepeeve -- I'm no rocket surgeon

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leonmcd

198 posts in 866 days


posted 622 days ago

I like it. Nice simple lines and well done. Nice fit and finish.

-- Leon -- Houston, TX - " I create all my own designs and it looks like it "

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GMoney

147 posts in 697 days


posted 622 days ago

good call steve. i drilled and used a scroll saw for that part. forgot about that until you mentioned it.

-- Greg, CT

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GaryK

9521 posts in 882 days


posted 622 days ago

Very nice! I like the thin walls.

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

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CharlieM1958

7630 posts in 1112 days


posted 622 days ago

I like it. Gotta try one of these.

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

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Scott Bryan

20640 posts in 716 days


posted 622 days ago

Hi Greg,

This is a wonderful piece. It is great for a first box. The finish looks outstanding as well.

I just put my Powermatic into service in late December and have been looking for something to do on it. I will have to put this on my to do list.

-- 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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Mario

882 posts in 946 days


posted 622 days ago

very nice work. Thanks for the post.

-- Hope Never fails

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sharad

710 posts in 699 days


posted 622 days ago

Very nice box with a beautiful shape
Sharad

-- patanjali

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teenagewoodworker

2481 posts in 662 days


posted 621 days ago

wow very nice. congrats on the new bandsaw. make sure to post some more things that you do on it.

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Blake

2755 posts in 768 days


posted 621 days ago

I like how you sign your work. This is a neat little box. Great shape.

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

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Bob A in NJ

522 posts in 893 days


posted 621 days ago

Clever design, very nice execution.

-- Bob A in NJ

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rikkor

11335 posts in 769 days


posted 621 days ago

Very nicely done. Can’t wait to see your tenth if your first is this good.

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cajunpen

5968 posts in 960 days


posted 620 days ago

I’ve got Donna’s book, got to try one of these one day.

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

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USCJeff

899 posts in 962 days


posted 619 days ago

Wow, dead on Donna’s. I just googled her and found her website. Great info there. Bill said he’s got the book, I just might have to look into it myself. I’ve butchered my first 2 attempts at bandsawing boxes. I really just dove in without a plan though. This box looks like a good starter though. Did you find it challenging or pretty str8 forward? Thanks.

-- Jeff, South Carolina

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GMoney

147 posts in 697 days


posted 619 days ago

hey jeff,

this is a good first box. lot’s of curves, not too difficult and a good opportunitly to use a nice piece of wood. just get a book with patterns, i like this one, photocopy the size you want and attach it to the wood. it’s important to make the right cuts in the right order and to use a blade that can make the radius turns without binding. after the cuts it’s just a bunch of sanding. all the bandsaw books outline the procedure, in fact, there are many available at the library.

good luck,

-- Greg, CT

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Copperjock

120 posts in 692 days


posted 589 days ago

Great lines on that box. Looks very “touchable”. Nice job. Thanks for sharing.

-- All the test cuts in the world won't stop you from cutting the outside when you meant to cut the inside. doh!

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