My First Box... A learning experience

Your box came out nice Angie.
Don’t worry about that router table.
That probably an adjustment to joint boards with.
It should adjust flush with the right side.

Keep up the good work.
Your projects are very nice.
And, welcome to Lumberjocks.

Looks pretty good. I’ve done a lot of things but have not tackled a box yet.

-- --- Measure twice, mis-cut, start over, repeat ---

Nice Box Angie. It is an addictive hobby. I think Steve from mere mortals has the same router table, or use to he just built a new one. The craftsman fences are not the best. Check and make sure your sliding fence on the left side is as tight as it can be, if your work piece is still catching the edge you can take a file and chamfer the edge of the fence, that will stop your work piece from hanging up.

-- Bob Kenosha Wi.

It’s definitely an addictive hobby. I went ahead and posted a picture of my workbench too. I don’t know what I’m going to make next. But I need to try out the new workbench. So I HAVE to make something :)

Nice job!
Try a mitered one next!

-- {Current North Bennet street school student}

I also agree that the half of the fence protruding is a setting for flushing. You should absolutely be able to adjust it.

-- {Current North Bennet street school student}

Angie, welcome to Lumber Land. Looks like you are off to a great start. One of the joys of woodworking is that there is always something new to learn, and something else to build. Your bench turned out well too. A vise might be a welcome addition. Nice to see someone else from Southern IN on the site. Keep boxing and keep posting.

-- Big Al in IN

Your enthusiasm is addictive. You are doing very well. The box works looks good.if you are involving your children, then you are doing you and them both a huge favor. Keep it up.

-- Nature created it, I just assemble it.

Awesomeness!!! is that a word? LOL Angie great looking box, and it being your frist box is always something to cherish, you have now been hit by the fun bug, it’s fun isn’t it? I call it my play time. LOL

Just in case it doesn’t make the top 3 projects in which I think it should, I’ll reward it top 3 right now.

Top 3 Award

Sounds like your plastic fence might be warped out a bit? Bob is correct if you can try and file it down or you could get a piece of press board (MDF) and repace the plastic.

-- Randy - If I'm not on LJ's then I'm making Saw Dust. Please feel free to visit my store location at http://www.facebook.com/randy.blackstock.custom.wood.designs

Thats Really good!
I have a Jessem Mast-r-lift excel II although im 14 :P
I will have to agree with Bob, Get some mdf and and replace the plastic.
Its a pretty good project… I’m jealous.

-- My terrible signature...

Good progress, Angie. Also good to see you’re enjoying woodwork.

-- Martyn -- Boxologist, Pattern Juggler and Candyman of the visually challenging.

Its all about learning! Great job!

-- Ethan, CT: Check out my Small Business at http://www.spudwoodworks.com & also follow me on twitter https://twitter.com/Ethan_Woodworks

I was wondering if I could replace the plastic. It’s quite annoying. And thinking about how and where to add a vise.

And YES… Lol…awesomeness is a word in my book. And it’s definitely tons of fun. I’ll be making more boxes for sure. I can’t wait to make…. Whatever is next… ANYTHING, :)

What is the Top 3?

Angie click on the very top link were it says lumberjocks where the three little guys working are, you will see the top 3 looks like your box is #14 atm.

The more views, and comments the faster it moves up.

-- Randy - If I'm not on LJ's then I'm making Saw Dust. Please feel free to visit my store location at http://www.facebook.com/randy.blackstock.custom.wood.designs

Well done! keep going and enjoy the rewards of creating somthing from YOU!

-- Peter, member of the Fine Woodwork Association http://www.fwwa.org.au/index.htm