| Project by Bradford | posted 96 days ago | 271 views | 0 times favorited | 7 comments | ![]() |
I came across this after one of those “Hey wait a minute, what about that first box I made?” (2 years ago). My Mom needed a medication lock box for my niece, Ashley. This was my first box made with the “Route-r-jig” from Woodline. The box turned out ok, but after looking back at the finish, there was a lot to be desired. I wish I had spent more time on the finish & installed a different lock (mortised). She was happy with the result. The joinery was “Wave” template, not super strong, but visually appealing.
Aspen & Pine, 12×9 x 5.
-- so much wood, so little time. Bradford.
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7 comments so far
teenagewoodworker
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posted 96 days ago
cool box. I like the joinery, like you said not totally strong but for a box it doesn’t really need to be. i think that it came out great, thanks for the post.
EGA
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posted 96 days ago
Looking good there, all that matters is the thought that went into it and the recieving end liked it. A good reminder do put your name on every piece of work. It will last longer than we will. Thanks for shareing.
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Lip
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posted 96 days ago
Not sure if I’ve ever built something that I was totally pleased with … always see those little things I wish I would have or could have done differently … but I’d say you did a fine job … my first go around with the Incra jig couldn’t even be considered a box … I screwed that thing up so bad the only thing it was good for was fire wood! lol
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jm82435
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posted 96 days ago
Great looking little box. I bet those joints are plenty strong enough for this application. I have always been partial to aspen. I think because my dad was. I literally threw away my first box. I was trying out a mitered lock joint bit in my router – it didn’t turn out so well. So I used it to try out some straight and dovetailed splines across the corners. My son fished it out of the trash and still uses it for his treasures…
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CharlieM1958
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posted 96 days ago
Nice looking box.
Don’t worry…. the whole coulda, woulda, shoulda thing is what makes box-making an addiction. <g>
-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"
Douglas Bordner
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posted 96 days ago
I think it looks great. Would that my first box looked as good.
-- "Bordnerizing" perfectly good lumber for over a decade.
Scott Bryan
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posted 95 days ago
Bradford,
This is a nice looking box. The joinery does add a nice visual effect and it provides a nic eglue surface as well so it should be strong enough for its intended purpose. Well done!!
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