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This box was a love hate thing. I actually had made a very similar box in the past for my Mom and I think I got a little comfortable when I attempted a second for my wife. I made some changes from my Mom’s which were new, but it was really a matter of lack of concentration that led to overall changes that saved it. The box was originally about 3” taller. As picture 3 shows well, the sides there was really no room for error installing the quad hinges. I blew out one of the dovetails the first time. That resulted in chopping off the 3” for another shot. It went OK, but you can see flaws around the hinges that irk me. Blum sells a template that is well worth purchasing if you install these often. Hadn’t used it, but a forum responded to my plea in that regard a while back.
The other issue was finishing. I wanted to try using wax as a last coat for the experience. I left white spots in unfilled pores everywhere. If only I’d read Flexner’s book prior. . . After some damage control I stuck with the Walnt Danish Oil and Poly coats and called it complete. Got good reviews from the wife, but man, it kicked my butt more than a basic box should.
-- Jeff, South Carolina
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GaryK
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posted 65 days ago
I haven’t used quadrant hinges yet, but I do have a pair just waiting for the right application.
The box looks nice!
-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.
Scott Bryan
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posted 64 days ago
Jeff,
The box ended up looking pretty good. Boxes are a deceptively difficult build. They look simply enough but when you get into the actual construction their complexity is revealed. You did a good job on this one!!
Nice post.
-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.
Joey
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posted 64 days ago
i learned the hard way too about wax. now i keep 2 cans, light and dark. At the time i didn’t know it even came in dark.
great looking box though.
-- Joey, Magee, Ms http://woodnwaresms.com
trifern
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posted 64 days ago
Nice looking box. Sometimes things that look the simplest can be the most complex. Way to stick with it.
-- Depend on the rabbit's foot if you will, but remember it didn't work for the rabbit.
CharlieM1958
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posted 64 days ago
Boxes are always a challenge. Especially when you think you’ve got it all under control. lol!
-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"
TopamaxSurvivor
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posted 64 days ago
Nice work and post. Reminded me of what I told an apprentice one time when he was apologetic about not knowing something. When you see someone who is an ace, you can be sure they have a lot of meistakes under their belt. The only time you really learn and remember is by making mistakes.
-- Topamax Survivor
Texasgaloot
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posted 64 days ago
Number-one lesson, Daniel-san: no such thing as “basic box.” Just call it tuition. I see that it passed the burn test: if you can’t burn it, it doesn’t suck as bad as you think it does. Remember this, too: those who have created something, and sweated over it, will see everything that those who are busy admiring the creation do not. The trick is to have the self-control not to tell them!!
-- There's no tool like an old tool...
miles125
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posted 62 days ago
You know the difference between a journeyman woodworker and an apprentice don’t you? The latter hasn’t made enough mistakes to learn from.
Nice box! And i bet your next one will be better.
-- miles125, Alabama.."Architecture is frozen music""