Redwood, soft maple and elm box # 6

My fourth 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.

• 6×9 x 4.25 inches
• Box joints with a skip pattern
• Four-way book matched burl top
• Soft maple trim, splayed feet and hinges
• Sliding, removable tray
• Brass knob and clocked, sculpted hinge screws
• Ribbon lock in dark purple

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

Pictures and comments during making of the splayed feet:
Objective: a bit of Mid Century modern look and enough room under the box to easily pick it up.

Cut 1/2 inch square pieces:

Using a quarter round bit and stop blocks at the router table, I formed dowels in the center section of the square stock by rotating 90 degrees on each pass (safety first):

Cross cut at 25 degrees and 3/4” long:

Built a fixture for the drill press to hold pieces at compound angle 25 degrees and 45 degrees:

Drilled 1/2 inch holes into corner of would be mounting blocks, 3/16 inch thick, using a protective piece of scrap above and below to accomplish clean holes:

Cut the mounting blocks to size, rounded over the edges that would show and dry fitted to each box:

Tuned the fit on sanding board, glued them into the mounting blocks with CA glue:

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/72157712543557228. Comments or questions are welcome. I’ll post the next one in a day or so…

-- MrLaughingbrook