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The creative seed for this project was planted by LJ Todd2010's post entitled My first bandsaw box (c.f., http://lumberjocks.com/projects/75068 ). I commented that I thought my wife would like one and although I'd never made a bandsaw box, I'd try it for a Christmas present. Well, I tried it. This is my first attempt at building a BSB. However, I'm a little late for Christmas.

The material is Bloodwood. It measures approximately 5-3/4" tall by 6-1/2" length by 5" thick. The finish is Deft lacquer from a spray can (multiple coats over three distinct drying sessions), with the last coat being rubbed with 0000 steel wool and waxed with Howard's paste wax. The inside of each drawer is lined with garment suede because that was the only red suede our local leather store had after the Christmas rush.

Although late, my wife seemed pleased and I actually enjoyed the finishing process (somewhat) because it really brought out the beauty of the Bloodwood and reintroduced me to lacquer as a wood finish.

As always, comments (good, bad, critical or whatever) are greatly appreciated. Thanks for looking.

P.S. Although late, I want to extend my gratitude to my friends at Ballew Saw & Tool for keeping me in neat wood working toys and at O-P Hardwoods for always having a great selection of wood (domestic and exotic) and other wood needs-both businesses being home owned and located here in Springfield, MO.

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That a fine job for a first BSBox, bet the little lady was quite pleased…nice work..BC
 

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Really nice, will have to add it to my to do list.
 

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Beautiful John! The finish really brings out the character in the wood.
 

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1st BSB! You could of fooled me! This is so nice I would feel privliaged just to have a photo of it. It's that nice!
It has great color and the lines are so graceful. It's just so elegant in every way! I bet you just made someone very happy!
 

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John, this is absolutely stunning. Wow! The finish looks like glass. I really like how you did this. I'm sure the wife is very happy.
 

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That is just perfect ! The photography is excellent as well : )
 

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I think you gained some points with that beautiful box. I hope all your first tries are as good as this one!!
 

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WOW! First bandsaw box very nice I know the wife will love, and cherish it. keep them coming.
 

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Wow! That is REALLY nice work. I love all the soft curves. The finish came out perfect and makes it very special. Not really your first bandsaw box You must have practiced on a lot a scrap before coming up with this beauty. Is bloodwood the same as Paduk?
 

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Great job John. It is stunning I'm sure your wife loves it. The finish is outstanding and I real love the color ad the grain ofthe bloodwood. Careful BS boxes can be adictive.
 

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Very nice box. The finish is well done.

Nothing beat blood wood fo a heart shaped box.

Great job.
 

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Nice choice of drawer pulls. Leaves you looking at just the box. Smoooth…................
 

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Absolutely beautiful !!!
 

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Really nice work!
 

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Incredible work John, particularly for your first attempt, attention to detail is superb, particularly the finishing.
 

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Thanks every one for your generous comments on this project. I have to admit this is probably my most artistic attempt of an original nature, and required far more hand sanding than anticipated. But, after 60 years of butchering wood, maybe it is time to expand my horizons. Thanks again for taking the time to check out my project.
 

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Another awesome band saw box indeed! Love the beautiful wood, finish and shape which makes the box full of character. Should be very proud of this first one and more coming…

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Really nice work John I keep wanting to make my first bandsaw box you do great work my friend!
Jeffrey
 

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Nice work! How do you create and attach the legs?
 

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SawtoothRuss: The legs are the bottom curve as cut off with the bandsaw and re-shaped in the form a miniature (albeit incomplete) heart, and I glued it with JB Weld (although primarily for metal, it fills and I've never had it fail). This is a picture of the bottom:

 

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