Project by Jeff | posted 06-17-2010 03:00 PM | 2224 views | 1 time favorited | 9 comments | ![]() |
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This is my first (and only thus far) attempt at finger joints. We buy our spices in bulk and there was an ever growing pile of bags lying around. I sensed an opportunity for a project! Constructed of Cherry with handles from Lee Valley. There is a single divider inside. I think I only finished the outside with tung oil but can’t remember the specifics. Overall I was pretty happy with how this turned out, although my wife thinks it looks too much like a cremation urn. A few years has passed since it was made and the spices have imbued the cherry with a permanent “spice shop” smell that I find pleasing.
Coincidentally, had my first real kickback when cutting the lid. It wrecked that lid, went through my wife’s bicycle spokes and put a good dent in the door trim behind me. Thankfully I was standing off to the side as one should, so it went under my arm on my right side.
-- Jeff
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levan
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#1 posted 06-17-2010 04:02 PM
nice box Jeff. Looks like a good job on the finger joints. You learned a valuable lesson about safety also. glad no one was hurt.
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#2 posted 06-17-2010 04:41 PM
Awesome looking box, great craftsmanship. Superb work
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#3 posted 06-17-2010 04:47 PM
beautiful box Jeff!
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#4 posted 06-17-2010 06:29 PM
Nice design well done Jeff
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#5 posted 06-17-2010 08:52 PM
Picture Perfect, Jeff!! Good Man!!
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#6 posted 06-17-2010 11:13 PM
Excellent box…..do you have a close-up picture of the handle end ?
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#7 posted 06-18-2010 12:35 AM
Nice box, Jeff.
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#8 posted 06-18-2010 03:39 AM
Those joints look great! Nice job.
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#9 posted 06-18-2010 04:56 AM
Good looking box. I really like the top. Glad the kickback did’nt hurt you.
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