| Project by Deaser | posted 02-09-2012 02:53 PM | 1762 views | 2 times favorited | 10 comments |  |
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This is my first-ever bandsaw box. I used Black Walnut and Soft Maple for the laminated body. I included the lighter sapwood from the Black Walnut, which I think gives it a bit of a heavier feel at the base and lighter at the top. I use Red Oak for the handle, which I cut out on the bandsaw and shaped using an oscillating edge/spindle sander. The drawer is lined with adhesive-backed black felt. The finish is boiled linseed oil followed by about 5 coats of shellac. Overall, I am quite pleased with how the box turned out. I made it for my wife for her birthday and she loves it!
-- Steve, Pennsylvania
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ed220
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#1 posted 02-09-2012 03:11 PM
Very nice box especially for first attempt.Nice contrasting wood theme. Good job!!
SIMO
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#2 posted 02-09-2012 03:15 PM
Very nice work…..I have long way to go for this kind of project
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#3 posted 02-09-2012 03:34 PM
Great looking band saw box.
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woodshaver Tony C
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#4 posted 02-09-2012 03:39 PM
Good job on your first box! Looks great!
-- St Augustine FL, Experience is the sum of our mistakes!
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#5 posted 02-09-2012 03:46 PM
Nice photos too…................
-- mike...............
Deaser
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#6 posted 02-09-2012 08:33 PM
Thanks for the kind words!
-- Steve, Pennsylvania
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#7 posted 02-09-2012 09:27 PM
Very nice, especially that it is your first bandsawn box, well done!
Elizabeth
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#8 posted 02-09-2012 09:47 PM
Nice! Where was your entry line? How did you make that sharp corner at the top right?
Deaser
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#9 posted 02-10-2012 01:38 AM
Elizabeth, using a 3/8” blade, I entered in the bottom right hand corner. I think if you follow the grain direction at the entry it will be more easily hidden once glued. Then I worked my way across the bottom and clockwise. When I reached the sharp corner, I turned off the saw and let the blade come to a stop. Then I backed the blade out all the way, brought the box in from the back of the blade, and cut counterclockwise up to the corner. I used a small file to clean up the inside corner where the 2 kerfs came together. I hope this helps!
-- Steve, Pennsylvania
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#10 posted 03-14-2013 10:33 PM
That is one good looking box. What is in the box now?
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