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Kaler’s Treasure Chest.....Well, my best buddy is turning three on Friday, and I figured at that age a guy needs to have a place to store his best “stuff”. So, I made him a box to store his treasures. The box is made from quarter-sawn white oak, with Aftican teak bands and splines. The lid is hinged with brass hinges and it has a briefcase style latch. The handle on top is a leather strap held in place by screws and finish washers. I think the removable tray will be a big hit, because he will have a “secret” compartment. The box is built from 1/2 inch lumber and measures 8.75×6.25 inches, and it is finished with semigloss poly. Happy Birthday, Kaler.
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PurpLev
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#1 posted 164 days ago
very nice box. very pleasing color combinations, and nice construction.
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#2 posted 164 days ago
Only the word beautiful can be rightfully attached to it.
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#3 posted 164 days ago
That is a great idea and a cool box! As a new woodworker, I’d like to ask how you did the bands? Is that just a shallow dado with teak banding inlay?
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#4 posted 164 days ago
I think your best buddy is going to love his gift. ...and I bet he still has it to give to his “best buddy” when he’s a grandpa.
Roger
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#5 posted 164 days ago
Heart, head and project are all in the right place. Great job!
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#6 posted 164 days ago
All I can say is that the little guy is lucky to have such a nice grandpa buddy. Nice job.
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#7 posted 164 days ago
Nice work, great present!
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#8 posted 164 days ago
I’m so loving it..
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#9 posted 164 days ago
Very nice, and very nice memories will come from it. Well done!
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#10 posted 164 days ago
Great work Gpa! Someday he will show it to his grandchildren and tell many stories.
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#11 posted 164 days ago
Me LIKEY! You wanna be MY grandpa too? :-)
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#12 posted 163 days ago
Terific!! I really like the leather handle, and the inlay that looks like leather. Super nice.
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#13 posted 163 days ago
Very very nice box! Congratulations
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#14 posted 163 days ago
This treasure chest is real treasure!
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#15 posted 163 days ago
JB, that’s a fine piece of workmanship. Comgratulations.
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