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This was a practice project for me. My second try at the drop in lid with pin hinge and also tested out my home made tablesaw finger joint jig again. Its going to need adjustment but Im happy with the results. Also used the oppurtunity to put some color variations to the test.

All the boxes are approx 12" long, 5" wide and 4" high.
Maple and bubinga, mahogany and bubinga and maple and walnut. Finished with Tung oil.

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Sure looks like a successful practice project…those are some very nice looking boxes…
 

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lookin good!!!
 

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Those are all very nice! 1/8" box joints are cool looking but seem to be harder to get perfect than 1/4" ones. Like the way you did the lifts.
 

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Mighty fine, mighty fine
 

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I love 'Em Great work!!!
 

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Very nice
I believe they are addictive.
Jamie
 

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They look really good. Are you pleased overall with the outcome?
 

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Nice job, can you describe how you hinged the lid?
 

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Thank you all for the kind comments.

@ Greg & thejosh: Yes Im very happy with the outcome.

@ gfadvm: I think I need to make a 1/4" jig. You are right. even if they are just a little off they are tough to align. Luckily I have a big mallet.

@ Jamie: Yup. The next batch are being planned.

@ gsuing: I cut the lid to fit the opening then round off the hinge side using a round-over bit on my router. I then drill 1/4" deep holes in the corresponding sides of the box and in the sides of the lid. I just use cut of nails as the pins. Tricky thing is that the lid has to go in during the glue-up. Hope this helps.
 
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