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Ever since reading about the grease box/pot, I've wanted to make one. (Fantastic, in-depth blog series by Mads found here:) Grease Box Owners Club found here GBOC

This box is in a Japanese style with sliding top. The finger joint hinge was added just for fun. Not really necessary, but it allows access to the wax without having to fully remove the lid. (comes in very handy because i seem to have a fondness for misplacing lids of things)

The wax is a mixture of Beeswax, mineral oil, carnauba wax, and lemongrass oil (gives it a nice fresh smell even though the beeswax by its self is amazing)

Box is made of 1/4 teak with finger joint construction with 1/8" teak pins. Glued together using Titebond III


The faint mess that is seen on the inside of the lid is a failed attempt at using some new Oil paint pens to do a logo with. It was more pronounced before the finish was put on it. Kind of a cool halo effect so i didn't sand it all the way off.


Teak box: 1 3/4" x 2 3/4" x 5" Holds close to 4oz of wax

A special signature "Thanks" to MAFE:
Thanks for the Library of Projects, Drawings, Blogs, and comments.

Cheers
-PAJA

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Nice work. I like the hinges and latch ;-)
 

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Interesting. The box is unique with 4 battens on top, is it based on something? What is the last box above, with PA JA painted on?
 

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I really like this! Neat little box
 

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Always nice to get feedback good or bad. Thanks for the kind words fellas.

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All inspired by fellow LumberJock MaFe:

The whole project was started for as a submission the Grease Box Owners Club

Box was inspired by this Japanese Tool Box

The last picture above is the underside of the lid. I usually include a Montana quarter inset in my projects that are near and dear to me. PAJA are my initials and is a "Nod" to MaFe the one I got all the information from.
 

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Very nice grease box, nice change from the Roy Underhill version. Like your idea of the Montana quarter.
 

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Thanks Gus. The Montana quarters seem to be harder and harder to find. I have to pick and choose which projects get them lately because my supply is running low.
 

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Great job
 

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very cool! I'm going to put this on my list of future projects. What did you use for the grease?
 

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Loot away! It's all part of the collective consciousness.

It is just a mix of beeswax and mineral oil. Melted and blended together in a mason jar.
Made a little recipe here.
 

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awesome, thanks!
 

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Great box! Love it!
 

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Wow Paja, this is a beautiful piece, awesome Mafe inspired stamp and the quarter. Fine work.
 
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