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OK… so I started with reclaimed logs from an old log cabin. After running them through a friend's super powered atomic planer, I tried my hand at box joints with a chain saw.

Seriously though, I hate hinges. Oh I like them fine once they are on and working, but getting there is torturous for me. Now old pros like BoxGuy can whip them out like Paula Deen making pancakes. My last two boxes were great… until I routed out for the hinges. Bad fit. Bad fit. So, while playing with my first attempt at box joints I decided to make a lid with a handle.

I really do like them. My wife prefers hinges (she doesn't make boxes). I decided to use a piece of deer antler for the handle. I cut it on the scroll saw and epoxied a dowell into the antler. The woods are clear pine with a mahogany top (I think).

I think I need to be more careful to achieve that tight hinge fit. They are awkward for me. I'll get the hang of it… but there are definitely more lids with handles in my future.

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Nice box, humorous write up, but you get an A+ for your creative, novel photography!
 

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Maybe a smaller box would be easier to build:) I am super impressed with the size of boards you are using;-)
 

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Got a good laugh reading you post and then I saw the picture of you lifting that huge lid on that great looking huge box.
I think if found
 

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Nice looking boxes, those hinge manufacturers are making too much money anyway. Thank you for sharing
the pictures. If I knew how to handle hinges, I would gladly swap hinge lessons for photography lessons.
 

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Thanks guys! Just trying to have a little fun. I will post information on my photographic setup soon. The secret to good product photos is controlled lighting and a clear background.

I've only been on LumberJocks a few weeks and I am impressed every day with the generous and friendly nature of everyone. It is a pleasure to check in fifty or sixty times a day. :)

Gus, if I can ever help, just message me!
 

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Nice box, cute story, great photography. Made me chuckle.
 

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Greart project and photo , love the humor in that…. Well done!!!!!!
 

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Jerry, what great fun! I laughed out loud when I saw this posting. How very clever! I have got to find out how you did this imaging. When you can install hinges like you can take photos life will be sweet indeed.

I just went back to look again at the pictures of you inside the box and laughed again. Great job on the box and super job on the photo. I think this is the first Lumber Jocks photo that has ever made me laugh out loud. Keep boxing and by all means keep posting.
 

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You brought a smile to my morning. Great job all around - box, photos, and text.
 

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That's awesome, had me going for a bit.
 

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50 to 60 times is that all? Great laugh. I agree on the hinges, I guess I hate them, because I am so lousy at fitting them.
 

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Thanks mtnjak… and I went to your site. HOLY SMOKE! You are quite accomplished. Taking on a project like that tree is inspiring. My wife has been after me to build an outhouse at our farm for years… yours was neat. I might finally get after it. Heck, being a guy, I never missed having a bathroom at the farm. :)
 

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Fun and cool,nice box.
 

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Looks great, not a big fan of hinges, dovetails, miters oh hell guess I am not a big fan of any of those things that I have problems with.
Dave
 

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That a nice a bigga box!!!!!!!!
 

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Wow that is a big box. It must be at least 3-4 feet tall. How did you mill such large pieces of wood?
 

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Great trick photo!

Try some wooden Patron hinges. They are super easy and nearly foolproof (I have yet to screw up any).
 
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