| Project by BertFlores58 | posted 07-24-2010 12:43 PM | 2846 views | 1 time favorited | 6 comments |  |
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This is the fifth box of 7 rush boxes
I was inspired by the way David (Patron) made a box with rabbet all around. I don’t have a table saw to make the rabbets, instead I use a router. I made a dovetail joint for all the side corners as I was using a 5/16 inches thick side slats. I just make a visual estimate on the proportion for a long and slim box.
The materials:
Sides – Recycled Malaysian 2×3 previous rafters.
Top and bottom – Narra—also recycled.
Hinges, handle and latch – recycled from my router’s box.
The finish will not be glossy. I just want it to be rugged. Daddy want to use it for general purpose specially in bringing small items during travel.
-- Bert
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ND2ELK
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#1 posted 07-24-2010 01:33 PM
Great box for a great man. Good looking box. Thanks for posting.
God Bless
tom
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#2 posted 07-24-2010 01:59 PM
Bert that is a rugged and tough looking box..it should last a long time.
-- Larry "Work like a Captain but Play like a Pirate!"
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#3 posted 07-24-2010 08:22 PM
Nice job!!
-- Jack, Albuquerque
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#4 posted 07-24-2010 08:40 PM
That’s my kind of box, simple & utilitarian. Looks like it will last forever. Like the recycling of the hardware.
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#5 posted 07-24-2010 08:56 PM
well done there , bert .
doing the corners with dovetails is a great idea ,
especially in thinner stock .
and recycled is good .
thanks for the kind words .
enjoy !
-- david - only thru kindness can this world be whole . If we don't succeed we run the risk of failure. Dan Quayle
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#6 posted 07-25-2010 11:35 PM
Very nice looking box Bert. I’m trying to catch up here, I’ve been gone for two weeks.
-- Janice
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