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The second box in my 21 box series.
This one is “wavy riftsawn” poplar. I’ve never seen such stock at the “big box” store. Normally there are greenish yellow streaks. This has a nice wavy purplish grain, with an even color throughout on all 4 sides.
The corners are chamfered butt joints. this would have been nice stock to make a continuous grain box out of. Apart from the joinery, the grain does run countinously around this box.
The box is 11×7x5. 5/8th stock. Currently unfinished.
More “behind the scenes” info over in my blog series.
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14 comments so far
BassBully
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posted 962 days ago
That is some nice poplar. I don’t think I’ve ever seen clear poplar before. The poplar that’s accessible in my area is slightly yellow with a little green here and there. You made a nice box.
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RobS
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posted 962 days ago
So you’re a poplar boxer now…? Nice work Scott!
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Max
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posted 962 days ago
Very nice box, will be looking forward to seeing it finished.
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Shawn
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posted 962 days ago
nice box scott, that popler looks great, nice tight joints as well
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scottb
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posted 962 days ago
Oh, I’m very poplar Rob!
I still can’t believe someone didn’t snag this piece before I got to it. It was right on top of the stack. I should go see if there’s more.
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Karson
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posted 962 days ago
Very good Scott. I posted a message to you on your Blog.
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WayneC
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posted 962 days ago
Nice. You will have to post a picture of all 21 boxes when finished.
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dennis mitchell
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posted 962 days ago
What color are you going to paint it? Just kidding, nice work Scott.
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MikeB
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posted 961 days ago
very clean look
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oscorner
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posted 961 days ago
Great looking wood. I like the thickness of the sides.
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CharlieM1958
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posted 961 days ago
Very well executed.
-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"
Bill
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posted 961 days ago
Great job Scott. Amazing how nice that poplar looks.
Why paint it? Maybe just a nice finish to keep the wood color and show the great grains.
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scottb
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posted 961 days ago
Thank you, thank you… who said anything about paint? Dennis, are you trying to get Obi’s goat?
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dennis mitchell
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posted 961 days ago
Not hard to do…but somebody has to harass him!
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