Box with a glass top.

That is a very unique box top! I like it a lot. Great job and imagination.

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That’s a nice idea using glass on the top cover. The joints look good and tight too! I like the look!
I just posted a box the other day. you can see it here! http://lumberjocks.com/projects/61738

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WoodHoarder very nice box with very good box joints and mortised inset hinges. I am curious how you installed the hinges so that your top aligned with the box/case on all four sides. That has been a struggle for me even though I have tried every technique including mortising in the hinge. It always seems when I am done installing the hinges and close the lid, it is off a 1/16th or more sometimes.

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Great job.
Very nice box.

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Really good work on this unique box.

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Thank you all for your nice comments. In answer to hfminmi: After trimming the top to fit, I taped the lid to the box using blue painters tape when drawing out the layout lines. After the lines were drawn I chiseled out the mortises by hand. I think chiseling by hand makes for more control than using the router. I hope that answers your question.

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Those box joints look tight! Nicely done, looking forward to seeing what glass/wood combo you come up with next.

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Pretty cool. Did the end grain on the finger joints come out darker just with the natural finish ?

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Nothing special on the end grain. Just sanded to 220 and used a natural wood stain.

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