Redwood and hard maple box #5

My third post in a series of nine box art projects using reclaimed redwood. Each posting features a unique box in the main pictures and a narrative focused on a different step in the process. Sometimes including photos from parts of other projects in the series; click on “my next or previous project” to read the whole series.

• 7.5×7.5×4.5 inches
• Box joints with a skip pattern
• Four-way book matched burl top
• Hard maple trim, splayed feet, and hinges
• Removable tray may be oriented to slide side to side or front to back
• Brass knob and clocked, sculpted hinge screws
• Ribbon lock
• Leather lined floor and ceiling

Reclaimed Redwood, a gift from my sister, plus hard maple trim and Redwood burl purchased from Rare Woods & Veneers – Carlton McLendon, Inc.

Pictures and comments during making of the hinges and mortises:

I made a big inventory of hinges and blogged about it a while back, https://www.lumberjocks.com/MrLaughingbrook/blog/121570, Wood hinges, Incra HingeCrafter, so I’ll not go into detail again but here is a picture of the inventory:

Cut the tops off of the boxes at the bandsaw and marked for hinge mortises:

Added a piece of tape as depth gauge to my saw and cut the verticals:

Carefully chiseled out the mortises using shallow cuts and dry fitting the hinges until happy:
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Signed and tied up with a bow:

Thanks for reading my post. The main pictures in full resolution are also posted at https://www.flickr.com/photos/mrlaughingbrook/albums/72157712543572233. Comments or questions are welcome. I’ll post the next one in a day or so…

-- MrLaughingbrook