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Being relatively new to woodworking, most of my projects have at least one first in them. However, this box was full of them. The box is made from cherry and walnut and finished with danish oil. I purchased a cutoff box online, so that I could experiment with different wood types and this box is made completely from those cutoffs. Now my list of firsts.
This project is the first…
... time I made a project from something other than pine or poplar.
... project I built for myself and not as a gift. (I deserve it!)
... time I’ve made hinges.
... time I used splines.
I’m sure there is more, just can’t think of them.
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chrisstef
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#1 posted 172 days ago
Looks like it came out wonderful AEdad. For a box of firsts it seems like you did very well. Congrats.
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bugz
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#2 posted 172 days ago
Great looking box, I really like the wood hinges and walnut inlaid in top. Keep them coming.
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Jerry
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#3 posted 172 days ago
Looks great. Lots of firsts in one project.
-- An oak tree is just a nut that stood it's ground.
BigAl98
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#4 posted 172 days ago
Good job! Note for future: I find that the splines look nicer if they are centered on the edge they reinforce. Just my 2cents..beautifull box and work!
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Monkman
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#5 posted 172 days ago
Very nice, especially the splines and the top design.
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Ken90712
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#6 posted 172 days ago
Nice job, Looking good and always fun to try new things.
-- Ken, "Everyday above ground is a good day!"
Kevin
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#7 posted 172 days ago
Turned out great, good job.
-- Measure twice, cut once, then rout a whole bunch
a1Jim
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#8 posted 172 days ago
Extra cool box very nice.
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Grumpymike
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#9 posted 171 days ago
Excellent!! Inlays, wooden hinges, splines and feet; now what else could you ask for?
Beautiful box.
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eddie
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#10 posted 171 days ago
box turned out great ,nice job
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#11 posted 171 days ago
Really love that top! Nice job on the hinges!
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#12 posted 171 days ago
You’re well on your way to your next firsts. Really nice box and I agree that you should keep some of your firsts.
-- Dr. Ken, Florida - Durch harte arbeit werden Träume wahr.
Monte Pittman
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#13 posted 171 days ago
Looks like you did a darn nice job. There’s a bunch more great projects in your future.
-- Mother Nature created it, I just assemble it. - It's not ability that we often lack, but the patience to use our ability
Valk0001
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#14 posted 171 days ago
Nice job and congrats on the firsts of many to come
Chris Speights
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#15 posted 171 days ago
That is a wonderful looking box!
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