The Hexabox

a cool looking box Mike, Great job
Perhaps the first hinges would have survived if the were made out of something like Epi.

-- W James Brokenbourgh Custom furniture maker http://artisticwoodstudio.com/

Nice one , Mike. I know what you mean about those hinges. I’m making one right now
What brand of Bandsaw did you buy?

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your family, Mike!!!!!
...........Jim

-- Jim Jakosh.....Practical Wood Products...........Learn something new every day!!

Very nifty, very kool.

-- Roger from KY. Work/Play/Travel Safe. Kentuk55@bellsouth.net

Thanks Jim….
I’m sure that a harder wood than Mahogany would help (I used Oak for the second set).
What happened is, is that I sometimes forget that these are wooden hinges after all!!
I was just trying to make them too small…
I have to remember to leave some wood in them… :)
Thanks to you two too, Jim (Jakosh) and Roger!
I have no doubt that your hinges will be a success Jim!!
I bought the Craftsman 14”...
They were on sale, more than a $100 off
and with all the “Shop Your Way” stuff
it was even cheaper…
Soon, I hope they’ll be paying me to shop there!! :)

-- Mike in Concord, NH---Unpleasant tasks are simply worthy challenges to improve skills.

Mike – I find when scrolling, both Mahogany and Oak are not good choices for anything that has lots of delicate cuts or needs strength. Both of those woods have ‘airy’ grain patterns and are not strong. Like Jim said, another type of wood would have worked better (not trying to be “captain hindsight” but just saying.)

I like the box a lot, but I really LOVE the way the hex shaped hinges looked. I think they would have really complimented the shape of the box nicely. IF you were to make another, why don’t you try some nice maple for the hinges? I have cut maple quite thin and I am amazed at how strong it remains. A tight, even grained wood like that would work well for the hex hinges you have shown. Solid birch may be another good choice.

It is a wonderful box as is though and a pleasure to see.

-- Contributing Editor, Creative Woodworks and Crafts, Sheila Landry Designs http://www.sheilalandrydesigns.com "Knowledge is Power"

what a great box mike, its always good to try new things, as we always learn something huh, i really like your innovative ways of coming up with new hinges, and appreciate you sharing it with us, and same to you also , merry Christmas…..and may God bless us all…..

-- GRIZZMAN ...[''''']

Another great box (done the hard way!). I hate that the first hinge broke as that was a neat shape. In my hands oak makes the most breakable hinges (and I’ve made hinges from most woods). Hard maple, Ipe, Hedge, and cherry all work well for me. You are gonna have a ball with your new bandsaw.

-- " I'll try to be nicer, if you'll try to be smarter" gfadvm

I’m sorry that the 1st hinge broke but I like the design of the 2nd set even better! Congrats on your new band saw. I can’t wait to see what new items you will make.

-- Lorna, Cape Cod

Flat out awesome piece

-- If you don't work, you don't eat!.....Garland, TX

Holy Hexagons! What a great box Mike. Sorry about that hinge. It was a beauty and perfect compliment to the box. The replacements are anything but shabby.

-- On the eighth day God was back in His woodworking shop! Lenny, East Providence, RI

I like the hinges you “settled on”, Mike. I think they fit the box very well.
Really looking forward to seeing what you create with the bandsaw.
Merry Christmas to you and Debbie!

-- Lew- Time traveler. Purveyor of the world's finest custom rolling pins!

As soon as I saw the title, I knew someone was playing with the antique miter saw again ! ;-)) Nice work Mike.

-- "some old things are lovely, warm still with life ... of the forgotten men who made them." - D.H. Lawrence Wake Up America!! Please read; http://www.commondreams.org/view/2009/01/26-0

Very beautiful work.

-- Mother Nature created it, I just assemble it. - It's not ability that we often lack, but the patience to use our ability

Great looking box, the hinges look great also

-- Norman

Mike, That is a wonderful box!!

-- Robert B. Sabina, Ohio.....