Project by Robw | posted 01-12-2015 10:17 PM | 2835 views | 13 times favorited | 13 comments | ![]() |
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These are some boxes that I made for Christmas presents (and one that was a wedding present) this year. They are of bubinga/ white oak, figured maple/ lace wood, and lace wood/ white oak. I am now making requested dividers and trays for two of them for jewelry. They are all about 14X8X4.5 with 3/8 sides. all miters are reinforced with biscuits and the legs. Quite light but strong. A friend gave me the white oak with some nice figure, the rest of the wood was off my wood rack.
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jeffswildwood
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#1 posted 01-12-2015 11:34 PM
really nice set. Love the wood and the way the legs are styled.
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SoonerFanJerry
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#2 posted 01-13-2015 12:43 AM
Beautiful work. I really like your designs. I’m sure the recipients loved them!!
jasonallen
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#3 posted 01-13-2015 12:49 AM
I love the legs! Not just an ordinary box for sure.
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#4 posted 01-13-2015 02:06 AM
Great looking boxes you built. Is that your kitchen…sure looks nice
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medsker
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#5 posted 01-13-2015 02:18 AM
Those are beautiful boxes.
bluekingfisher
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#6 posted 01-13-2015 10:51 AM
Beautiful looking boxes with complimentary woods. All great but the box in picture 3 is my personal favourite. I expect the receipients will greatly appreciate them.
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Brad
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#7 posted 01-13-2015 03:36 PM
They are all beautiful Rob. But the figured maple/lacewood box really “pops.” The inlay on the lid is a very nice touch. Just a spectacular box all around. I favorited this project because I’d like to something like it.
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#8 posted 01-13-2015 03:54 PM
Nice boxes! I love the legs on all of them, and the inlays are nice too!
Manasseh
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#9 posted 01-13-2015 06:48 PM
Ditto on all the compliments. Can you share how you did the legs. I would like to try making some legs like yours.
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Ivan
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#10 posted 01-14-2015 05:03 PM
I like those variations of shapes and colours. They are lovely.
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Robw
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#11 posted 01-14-2015 05:41 PM
Thanks for the compliments everyone. Manasseh, the legs are fairly easy. Glue up 4 pieces with miter joints on the long grain forming a square long enough to get as many legs as needed. Cut in half with the grain and cut both halves again so you have 4 angles. Shape with band saw and sanding (lots of sanding). Make sure the box corner makes good contact with the legs and glue on. I also fill in the portion of the leg under the corner of the box.
Roger
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#12 posted 01-15-2015 12:38 PM
Those are beauties! I know there are 4 happy happy folks out there.
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Bud_3
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#13 posted 01-26-2015 11:01 PM
Nice set of boxes
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