Carry Case-Briefcase

Cool, very classy look! Cherry is beautiful!...nothing to add

-- Ivan, Croatia, Wooddicted

Great job! I’ve been thinking of doing something like that. I hope it comes out that good.

-- You can lead a horse to water, but you can't tie his shoes. Blaze Foley

Very nice, Dave! That honey locust is a real looker and milling it yourself adds a nice personal touch.

I’ve found little briefcase-style boxes are pretty fun to make too, and I can use thinner stock than I would have expected (I generally aim for “fat quarter,” which ends up being 5/16 or 9/32). Plus, putting a bunch of somewhat-related things in a briefcase really steps up a gift. Or a swap item.

Speaking of which, the sign-up for the next surprise swap is still open until the 15th, and we’d love to have you if you’ve got the time.

-- Dave - Santa Fe

Very beautiful case i do love the leather handle she should be proud to carry that GREAT JOB :<))

-- Tony---- Reinholds,Pa.------ REMEMBER TO ALWAYS HAVE FUN :<))

Great looking briefcase, Dave. I could see a wood salesman carrying one of you cases into a meeting!!

Cheers, Jim

-- Jim Jakosh.....Practical Wood Products...........Learn something new every day!! Variety is the Spice of Life!!

“Too nice for work.” That is quite a compliment.

The match on the top is sweet.

-- WWBBJ: It is better to be interesting and wrong, than boring and right.

Thanks Ivan. It’s Honey locust. Hahaha

Thanks hairy. There easy to make and I use them to store certain things.

Thanks Indianathe3rd. Learning is a fun process go ahead and give it a try.

Thanks Dave. I enjoy making these a lot. Your BBQ case was exceptional. I’m not a dovetail fan but it does give it class. The frame on mine was 3/8’’ and the top and bottom a tad over a quarter. I will consider the swap but I’ve been having trouble with my hands so I’m taking it easy.

Thanks GR8HUNTER. She said it was the best gift she received for xmas or she just wanted to make a old guy feel good. LOL. I’m kind of glad I used the leather handle also instead of a wooden one for this.

-- Dave, Downers Grove, Il. -------- When you run out of ideas, start building your dreams.

That’s quite impressive Dave, going from the rough lumber to such a fine looking briefcase! The corner splines always look real good to me.

-- John, Sunshine Coast, BC, Canada.

Thanks Jim. I’ve had been asked twice to make a briefcase for people who carry one around all the time for work. Both wanted me to line the inside with leather and a few pockets. I offered to make just the case and let them do the leather work but no takers. I’m just not ready to play with leather yet. But it would look cool.

Thanks Brian. I got the top and bottom to match as best I could. There were a couple long cracks I needed to avoid.

Thanks John. About 90% of the things I make are from logs given to me or I pick up. Extra work but well worth it when you saw them up.

-- Dave, Downers Grove, Il. -------- When you run out of ideas, start building your dreams.

nice job she will remind me of Roy Underhill going to work

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zju0s43cHE

-- Regards Rob

Beautiful work, would a felt lining be doable?

I made something similar to house my Milesscraft lettering gear

https://www.lumberjocks.com/projects/106629

Not as flash as yours I might add!

-- Regards Rob

I am inspired! Hopefully I can make something like this someday. Nice job!

-- Alex...builder of wooden wings for vintage sport biplanes...I'm your wingman :)

I will consider the swap but I’ve been having trouble with my hands so I’m taking it easy.

Ouch. Hope your hands feel better, Dave. This getting older stuff is tough.

-- Dave - Santa Fe

Beautifully done Dave.

-- Lee - Northern idaho~"If the women don't find you handsome, at least they ought to find you handy"~ Red Green