Simple Box`

Good job on the box, Senior. What did you use for the finish? I’m pretty new to woodworking and I haven’t yet developed the ability to look at a project and tell what was used for the finish. I like how your box turned out.

A “simple” box? I guess it is all a matter of perspective.

Very, very nice.

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

Very nice, I am sure your neighbor will love it.

-- Glenn, New Mexico

Nice looking box, SeniorChief! Thank you for sharing.

-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.

Well done. Nice looking box.

-- Bob

I like the handle. Thanks for the post.

-- Ron Central, CA

Great box Chief, your neighbor would be crazy not to love it. If not my emails below, shoot me a line. LOL. Nice work on that top, I like the way it slopes down on the corners, nice finish too.

-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com

Trick,

I used Danish Oil on the Paduk as this oil will darker the wood as much as Tung Oil will and this allows the wood to maintain its natural color. As far as the top, Cheery will always darker with age and especially if the person allows the wood to set in the natural sun, so I used Shellac as the sealer and urethane-varnish mixture to protect it from changing color to much. I wanted the cheery to retain a lighter color. I also allowed 24 hours between coats and at each application I buffed the box out with 0000-steel wool. the final coat is wax. I hope this helps.

Billy

-- When you are at a point in life and you think there is nothing more to learn, then you must understand that you have learned nothing at all. Billy

Nice box – I particularily like the top and the handle.

Apparently, your idea of simple is vastly different from mine. Or you are just speaking a language I don’t understand. It’s a beautiful box and a great gift.

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Beautiful contrast and grain patterns. Great job, SeniorChief.

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this one I really like … cool design

-- work from your heart and your spirit will live forever

I like your work, Senior. How did you make the lid?

-- so much wood, so little time. Bradford.