| Project by BburgBoy | posted 11-07-2017 02:50 AM | 1403 views | 0 times favorited | 6 comments |  |
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Every project is a lesson for this newby woodworker. On these little boxes I learned how to make bevel cuts on 3/8 inch stock, cut in butt hinges with chisels, and strengthen joints with spines.
At one time, I thought I understood a bit about finishing too… But each new project constitutes
another lesson in different finish techniques. For these projects, I learned and now understand the joys of shellac. Using 400 grit sanding between coats and a final coat of wax from 0000 steel wool produced a baby butt smooth finish.
-- Larry, SW Virginia
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Billysc22
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#1 posted 11-07-2017 06:46 AM
Handsome little box.
-- Bill Burke, Winchester, KY
Boxguy
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#2 posted 11-07-2017 09:44 AM
Larry, I like these boxes. They are clean, straight-forward designs that have a Shaker feeling about them. Nice work. This is a finish technique I use and have success with. It is similar to yours. Keep boxing and keep posting.
-- Big Al in IN
BburgBoy
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#3 posted 11-07-2017 01:36 PM
Big Al. Thanks much for the comments and thank you especially for the referral to your finishing technique. REALLY helpful. That’s why I enjoy this woodworking community website. People like you are kind and generous to share your ideas, skills, and constructive comments. Big Gold Star to Big Al.
Larry
-- Larry, SW Virginia
Softshell
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#4 posted 11-07-2017 01:47 PM
Nice looking box. And for me, every project is a learning experience, which is part of why I like woodworking.
helluvawreck
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#5 posted 11-07-2017 03:29 PM
These boxes are beautifully done. Nice work!
helluvawreck aka Charles
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-- helluvawreck aka Charles, http://woodworkingexpo.wordpress.com
dalepage
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#6 posted 11-09-2017 01:56 PM
Very nice, clean work. The sky’s the limit with boxes.
-- Dale
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