little cherry box

Nice little box there, Scott.

Photographing your work is a learned skill and you seem to have it down pretty good. You should do a little write-up on how you set it up.

-- Ethan, http://greystonegreen.blogspot.com/

Thanks Ethan,

Despite my photography experience, I’ve never been completely happy with my results. Another camera on the same vacation always seems to do better than mine. So I’d blame my equipment.

Setting up still shots still takes a good eye for layout, but scene prep and lighting are just as crucial. Getting things out of the way, using a back drop. In this case, I was able to use the sweatshirt I was wearing. Wanted to have a little variety from the 2 or 3 different wood surfaces I’d been using so far.

I’ll put something together if there’s an interest.

-- I am always doing what I cannot do yet, in order to learn how to do it. - Pablo Picasso -- http://blanchardcreative.etsy.com -- http://snbcreative.wordpress.com/

Yes, Scott you are correct. Small errors on tiny boxes stand out. I’ve long argued that the level of excellence required to produce an attractive small box like this is at the upper end of the spectrum. This is very attractive.

I agree with Ethan, how about some photography tips?

-- CanuckDon "I just love small wooden boxes!" http://www.hilsbiblechurch.org/

Very nice Scott. Tripple Ditto on the photography tips.

-- I've been blessed with a father who liked to tinker in wood, and a wife who lets me tinker in wood. Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

Actually… I was thinking everyone should make a comment or two on their own methods! Hold on… I’ll go start a forum! :)

-- Ethan, http://greystonegreen.blogspot.com/

Thank you both,

Oh, that sounds better. I’ve been away for a while, and would have to go rescue the photo books out of the donate to the library bag…

A forum I can easily contribute to :)

-- I am always doing what I cannot do yet, in order to learn how to do it. - Pablo Picasso -- http://blanchardcreative.etsy.com -- http://snbcreative.wordpress.com/

Scott – very nice, I like the simple clean lines. I am looking forward to following this blog and project series. What kind of finish are you considerig? Nice photography.

-- http://foldingrule.blogspot.com

I was thinking a simple application of Howards wax (Beeswax and orange oil) I love the smell, ease of application and the finish it provides. Not a heck of a lot of protection, but easy to reapply as needed. If I’m going to be cranking out a bunch of boxes, I may finish a few at a time… so I’ll probably sleep on it and see.

I love the cherry in this piece, and want only to accentuate it. Perhaps I can get it to match our bedroom set, not that it’ll hold much more than a watch, some change or possibly a deck of cards. If I give this to my daughter, I’ll have to do something considerably more durable, but able to be renewed.

-- I am always doing what I cannot do yet, in order to learn how to do it. - Pablo Picasso -- http://blanchardcreative.etsy.com -- http://snbcreative.wordpress.com/

The Little Cherry Box is a cherry little box.

So there’s more to be learned at Lumberjocks than Woodworking skills?

-- http://ye-olde-cabinet-shoppe.com/

Hi Scott;
—-nice box work that you have shared with us here, you’re lines are coming through as very sharp and crisp! I like the bevel on the uperside and bottomside of the lid.

GODSPEED,
Frank

-- --frank, NH, http://rusticwoodart.tumblr.com/

Great Scott! A great looking box. Thanks for sharing.

-- Rob (A) Waxahachie,TX

A very nice little box. I bet your little daughter would chersih this box. You better give it to her.

-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1

Very nice. Great craftsmanship.

-- Fred Childs, Pasadena, CA - - - Law of the Workshop: Any tool, when dropped, will roll to the least accessible corner.

Thanks again all…

Frank, I “freehanded” those bevels on the sander, took a little doing to get them perfect. Pleased with the results. No router yet!

Dick, my daughter is already getting just about everything in the house anyway, so in a sense, the box is already hers. But I don’t think I’ll wait that long.

Off to dig out, and glue up the wood for the next in the series…

-- I am always doing what I cannot do yet, in order to learn how to do it. - Pablo Picasso -- http://blanchardcreative.etsy.com -- http://snbcreative.wordpress.com/

Who would think something as simple as a box could reflect so much about the person who made it. I can see the care you put into this project. Sweet Box.

-- Billp

Thanks Bill!

-- I am always doing what I cannot do yet, in order to learn how to do it. - Pablo Picasso -- http://blanchardcreative.etsy.com -- http://snbcreative.wordpress.com/

hey Scott—aren’t we due for another box??

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Debbie,

Do you mean this one?

;)

-- I am always doing what I cannot do yet, in order to learn how to do it. - Pablo Picasso -- http://blanchardcreative.etsy.com -- http://snbcreative.wordpress.com/

hahah yes Scott.. that’s the one!! :)

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)