Project by Hermit | posted 02-19-2018 10:09 PM | 1357 views | 3 times favorited | 10 comments | ![]() |
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Well my second attempt was much better than the first. Having the right bandsaw blade and the 12” disc sander really made it much easier. A drunken woodworker design and pattern from his book. Made from Mahogany and Cedar. Finished with 3 coats of tung oil and wipe on poly, satin. Topped with a coat of paste wax. Flocking the inside of the box also eliminated all the inside sanding. Think I feel confident now in using nicer wood for the next one.
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wncguy
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#1 posted 02-20-2018 01:52 PM
Very nicely executed, good wood combination. Did you flock before or after finishing the rest of the box.
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#2 posted 02-20-2018 02:14 PM
Thanks….I flocked after applying 3 coats of wipe on poly making sure the inside was sealed with poly as well.
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#3 posted 02-20-2018 02:25 PM
This is a beautiful band saw box. Nice work!
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#4 posted 02-20-2018 02:37 PM
Appreciate the added info Hermit.
I’m going to try flocking & looking for how others do it.
Jim & some others mentioned using matching paint color versus the “adhesive” to “glue” the fibers.
What did you use?
Thanks
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#5 posted 02-20-2018 07:52 PM
I used …

As you can see by the side of the can I knocked it over and lost half of it. Next time I’ll put the adhesive in a Tupperware. I had to much work into it to trust the paint. So I’ll always use the adhesive. That’s just me.
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#6 posted 02-20-2018 09:10 PM
You did a fantastic job!
What blade did you fail with and what blade was successful?
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Hermit
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#7 posted 02-20-2018 09:19 PM
First tried a 1/4” blade and couldn’t make the sharper turns. Probably user error and lack of experience but I found the 3/16” 4 tpi skip tooth from highland woodworking to be a breeze. My local Rockler doesn’t stock them so I had to order them.
Edit….thanks for the compliment I appreciate it.
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#8 posted 02-20-2018 10:45 PM
I like the design. Haven’t tried making one yet, but think I will after seeing yours. Good job.
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#9 posted 02-21-2018 05:38 AM
I did my first one way back in the 70’s , lol a heart cutout with an M for my last name on the outside , dont know what happened too it , , Nice work .
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#10 posted 02-21-2018 04:58 PM
I made the same mistake you did with the blade … what difference could 1/16” make … A LOT! I purchased the same book and make a box in my spare time and worked out nice. I used the same flocking too, but didn’t put enough of the flocking on the inside so the adhesive kinda shows thru … don’t skimp on the flocking!
Nice box … thanks for showing it. In case you are interested Pinterest has a boat load of bandsaw boxes that people have displayed. Great for ideas and inspiration.
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