Project Information
Oak and sapele keepsake box. Dimensions: Hexagons are 15cm diameter, bridge section is 17×7cm.
This project began as me wanting to do a hexagon box. While I was cutting parts, I thought, why not make parts enough for two boxes. When I had them dry assembled, and was planning out how to approach gluing, I thought, why not connect them with some sort of bridge. And thus, this box is what became of those ideas.
The hexagon lids were originally intended to be hinged, but a router misshap cancelled that, and I had to redesign.
Lined with peel and stick velour, finished with 2 x L.O./mineral spirits mix, then multiple coats of shellac exterior. Interior is oiled and waxed.
The pullout trays should have had a rim to keep whatever is on them from falling off when removed; and though I dont want to, I will likely add that, some day.
The handles for the hexagonal lids are okay, IMO, but when I look at them, I think they should extend about a centimeter or so with a curving taper.
Enjoy, Bri…
An editors note: all of the grain patterns here are VERY carefully thought out. The hexagon sides are continuous, and the tops and bottoms are flowing in the exact same directions.
This project began as me wanting to do a hexagon box. While I was cutting parts, I thought, why not make parts enough for two boxes. When I had them dry assembled, and was planning out how to approach gluing, I thought, why not connect them with some sort of bridge. And thus, this box is what became of those ideas.
The hexagon lids were originally intended to be hinged, but a router misshap cancelled that, and I had to redesign.
Lined with peel and stick velour, finished with 2 x L.O./mineral spirits mix, then multiple coats of shellac exterior. Interior is oiled and waxed.
The pullout trays should have had a rim to keep whatever is on them from falling off when removed; and though I dont want to, I will likely add that, some day.
The handles for the hexagonal lids are okay, IMO, but when I look at them, I think they should extend about a centimeter or so with a curving taper.
Enjoy, Bri…
An editors note: all of the grain patterns here are VERY carefully thought out. The hexagon sides are continuous, and the tops and bottoms are flowing in the exact same directions.