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Rabbetted box

Project by Betsy posted 616 days ago 369 views 1 time favorited 10 comments Add to Favorites Watch

This is one of the boxes I’ve made trying to use hand tools only. It came out ok I think. I tried a couple of stains on scrap pieces and did not like any, so I left the pine natural, I flocked the inside, put on a couple of coats of water lox and waxed it. I still don’t like the lid – can’t get it to sit right – but thought I better quit while I’m ahead.

-- You can't get a hug from Facebook.


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GMoney

147 posts in 702 days


posted 616 days ago

Nice job Betsy. I have a secret for you. Many of us make boxes for years are always not satified with one aspect or another. You’re on the right track, keep making them.

-- Greg, CT

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Bradford

787 posts in 721 days


posted 616 days ago

Another great box. Scrap becomes beauty.

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

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Scott Bryan

20784 posts in 721 days


posted 616 days ago

Well done Betsy!! This is a nice box. I have to warn you to be careful with these though. They are highly addictive so build another one at your own risk. :)

How did you have time to work this in between the dovetails, adirondack chairs, posting comments and reviews and everything else going on? You must have outstanding organizational skills.

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.

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Paul D

2125 posts in 647 days


posted 616 days ago

Another nice box Betsy, great job!

-- Paul D, Atlanta GA

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Betsy

2386 posts in 794 days


posted 616 days ago

Scott – the time issue is easy. No responsibilities except go to work and church. Leaves a lot of time for other things.

The chairs though have spurred me into thinking I should put my woodworking to work for charity auctions – would give all that sawdust a purpose other than for my personal enjoyment.

-- You can't get a hug from Facebook.

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cajunpen

5968 posts in 964 days


posted 615 days ago

Another nice box Betsy. Don’t be so hard on yourself, all of your boxes look good to me. You back to 100% (health wise)?

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

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rikkor

11335 posts in 773 days


posted 615 days ago

Good job Betsy.

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Betsy

2386 posts in 794 days


posted 615 days ago

Thanks all.

Canjun – I’m getting closer to 100% – more good days than bad – so that’s a positive.

-- You can't get a hug from Facebook.

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Blake

2764 posts in 773 days


posted 614 days ago

Looks good!

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

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Betsy

2386 posts in 794 days


posted 584 days ago

Thanks !

-- You can't get a hug from Facebook.

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