Nightstand Box (My first box)

Pretty nice. You’ve got one up on me. I’ve never done a box joint before.

-- Gary - Never pass up the opportunity to make a mistake look like you planned it that way - Tyler, TX

Looks very good, what type of jig did you use to make the joints?

-- //FC - Round Rock, TX - "Experience is what you get just after you need it"

Hey Hammer,
Nice job, I like the marks in the wood; it gives it character. Welcome to the tormenting world of boxes. That one will be a keeper for years to come and it is a great start that you’ll look back upon often. Don’t forget what you learned and experienced.

Tom

-- Anybody can become a woodworker, but only a Craftsman can hide his mistakes.

This is a nice box. For a first time box joint project this it very good. It makes me want to get out into the shop and use my jig to try my hand at a box similar to this.

-- Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful- Joshua Marine

I’ve made a few box joints and I still haven’t ended up with any that I’d consider keepers so great job! Post a pic of your box joint jig so we can take a look.

-- Paul D - Lawrenceville, Georgia

Good box, especially for your first attempt at box joints. They take some practice – but once you have it all figured out, they add a lot to any project.

-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/

As others have said, nice job on the joints. Be careful….you can get addicted to making boxes. :-)

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

You’ve turned some “scrap” wood into a very appealing project. The joints look tight and the wood texture adds an nice element of characterto the box. I’m trying to work up enough motivation/courage to start a box project myself…..yours was an inspiration!

-- Pat, Hoover,AL Fresh cut wood smells almost as good as fresh baked bread!

Great first box!

-- Happy woodworking!

NICE job!

-- Bill - - Ad-Marketing Guy, Ramsey NJ

Good job. The joints are nice and tight.

Love the look of box joints and that’s a sweet box for your wife.

-- What? Me worry?!