Project by MrLaughingbrook | posted 01-13-2020 09:52 PM | 637 views | 0 times favorited | 2 comments | ![]() |
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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.
Redwood and hard maple box #5- 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
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kdc68
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#1 posted 01-13-2020 11:00 PM
Another good looking box ! Well done!
-- Measure "at least" twice and cut once
Peteybadboy
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#2 posted 01-14-2020 09:44 PM
Really well done!
-- Petey
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