First bandsaw box

Being out of square is no fun. I learn by doing. I just tried to cut some leaves with my untrusty jig saw out of thin material (1/8” – 3/16”) and all it wanted to do was crack and break the wood. Band saws are tough things to get used to, especially when resawing. Keep it up and don’t give up.

-- Tree, wood, and box lover from Pennsylvania

I like your honesty…..................

-- mike...............

Andrew,

Welcome to bandsawn box making. Bandsaw box making is fun and rewarding, the rewards come when you create an original piece of work and everyone says “wow”!

If you are looking for information which will assist your bandsaw set-up, maintenance and blade slection have a look at ~ Bandsaws and Blades information sites

Don’t give up, my first box, couldn’t even pass for wood, LOL

-- Martin ....always count the number of fingers you have before, and after using the saw.

Yeah, keep going, it gets easier

-- Don, Royersford, PA

Excellent job. You should have seen mine, it’s now ashes….... Great choice of woods keep up the good work.

save this box, to look at next year; to how far you’ve come. this is how i learn,get in there and work the wood

I like to make mistakes, I learn from every one. I like your approach to wood work. Be honest.

-- A childs smile is payment enough.

Keep going. I made a bandsaw box just to try it and now I’m hooked. The most fun is blending different woods and patterns, which I see you already have a handle on. Women love these things!

-- "They don't want it perfect - they want it SPECIAL"

Thanks for the comments, guys :)

-- Andrew - Albany. NY

I find this box beautifully-made. Everyday, we learn. We just keep getting better and better.