Project by Dave Rutan | posted 12-03-2015 02:25 AM | 1376 views | 1 time favorited | 7 comments | ![]() |
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The saga of spalted elm boxes continues. This one is for my mother-in-law. This box is a little larger than the others, about 6×4x3 inches. My lid of choice for this one is a fully removable lid with a knob. I trimmed it out with my precious walnut. The joinery is simple butt joints. I finished it with spray lacquer.
-- Ni faru ion el ligno!
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Ivan
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#1 posted 12-03-2015 08:24 AM
Indeed unique and interesting pull on top. Good idea not too much complicate with hinges here, removable top is just fine.
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Oldtool
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#2 posted 12-03-2015 11:36 AM
That spalted elm makes some mighty fine projects. This should endear you with your MIL.
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Porchfish
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#3 posted 12-03-2015 01:26 PM
Nice looking box Dave ! There’s a lot of good looking material in that box !
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#4 posted 12-03-2015 02:27 PM
Yeah, I’m pretty much sold on spalted wood. I’ll need to find some more soon.
-- Ni faru ion el ligno!
PhillipRCW
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#5 posted 12-03-2015 08:54 PM
These are gorgeous. I have a ton of spalted elm that I’ve been looking for something to do with. I think I just found some inspiration.
-- Phillip- Measure twice, cut onc.... Hey look, it's rustic.
Dave Rutan
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#6 posted 12-03-2015 09:34 PM
I like the way the walnut trim brings out the browns in the elm. From your comment think there’s going to be some glad folks this holiday.
-- Ni faru ion el ligno!
Mean_Dean
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#7 posted 12-04-2015 01:00 AM
Great looking box, Dave—that spalted elm is something else!
-- Dean -- "Don't give up the ship -- fight her 'till she sinks!" Capt James Lawrence USN
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