2x4 Project #1: Progress

I don’t think any lumberjock will ever look at a 2×4 the same. It’s no longer a chunk of contstruction framing. Pretty nice outcome from basic materials. I’m impressed!

Tom

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Very nice. I like the contrasting finishes!

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

how wonderful !!!!

this is wonderful.. wonderful

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Not too shabby, one project that can be entered in both challenges. A very attractive box and some creative building there. And, like Tom said, a 2×4, or any piece of wood looks a whole lot different these days.

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That is way cool! I ditto the kudos on the contrasting finishes.

That’s pretty cool – framed raised panel – the whole nine—- SUPER!!!! I liked your statement: I nearly spent as much time deciding what to build and then figuring the cut list, as I did actually building the project ...........good line!!!!

WAY COOL!!!!

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Great job. Its amazing what can be made from <$5 worth of material!!

The down side is now I’ll NEVER get rid of all the scrap in the shop! Too many potential uses:)

Go

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Thanks for the compliments, they’re much appreciated.

Russel -I tought about entering it in both contests but wasn’t sure if that was breaking any rules so I stuck with the 2×4 category.

LOL Gofor, the 2×4 cost me $2, the hinges cost me $15.

Furnitoligist -I must have revised the dimensons on the cut list a dozen times trying to make the whole thing fit in a 2×4. One thing this taught me is that it’s much easier to decide how big it’s going to be first then calculate your bf than it is to try and do it the other way around.

-- I've cut that board three times and it's still too short!

Clever idea, excellent construction and blog. Thanks

-- Bob A in NJ

Nice box. Great use of the 2X4.

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Shaun, I quote from the entry rules – Rule number one: You may enter one project per category and you may enter the same project into multiple categories. Go for it!

Thanks for taking the time to photograph and blog all the stages. It’s easy to get carried away with the construction and forget the camera.

Blimey! a 2×4 for $2. Mine cost the equivalent of $10 from a cheap and cheerful outlet.

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Thanks Stewart, I missed that one in the rules. I’ll add it to the box contest today.

$10 for a 2×4!!!!!!!! I’m glad I’m not building a house over there!

-- I've cut that board three times and it's still too short!

Well done. Amazing actually. Love all of the photos too.

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Neat.

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