Project by amagineer | posted 09-20-2013 06:38 PM | 2127 views | 8 times favorited | 14 comments | ![]() |
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Had some free time between projects, so I made this saltbox today from Bolivian Rosewood and American Elm. I used a 3-3/8 diameter forstner bit to drill out the inside and I cut the shape on the band saw. Himalayan salt included.
-- Flaws are only in the eye of the artisan!
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helluvawreck
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#1 posted 09-20-2013 06:42 PM
This is really nice and I like the design very much.
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HillbillyShooter
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#2 posted 09-20-2013 07:32 PM
Nice, simple but elegant in it’s design.
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SPalm
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#3 posted 09-20-2013 07:35 PM
Very well done.
Nice selection of woods too.
Steve
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BENTWOOD
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#4 posted 09-20-2013 07:44 PM
Great project and using two contrasting woods was a great idea.
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ward63
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#5 posted 09-20-2013 11:55 PM
Beautiful woods for a beautiful salt box.
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#6 posted 09-21-2013 12:27 AM
That is well done. Just begs to be handled and opened! Love that wood too !
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wiser1934
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#7 posted 09-21-2013 02:35 AM
very nice. agree that choice of woods was excellent
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Randy_ATX
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#8 posted 09-21-2013 03:33 AM
I like it. What did you use to create the pivot point?
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kiefer
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#9 posted 09-21-2013 03:39 AM
Nicely done and the finish looks great .
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#10 posted 09-21-2013 08:59 AM
Top job mate.
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amagineer
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#11 posted 09-21-2013 12:00 PM
Thanks all for the comments.
Randy;I took a 1/2 hardwood dowel and counter bored a 1/2×1” hole and glued it to the base and I made a button top out of the bolivian rosewood and counter bored a 1/2×1/4 deep hole and glued that to the top of the dowel.
-don
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TurnTurnTurn
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#12 posted 09-21-2013 09:54 PM
Very nice!!!!
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cajunpen
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#13 posted 09-21-2013 11:57 PM
Well executed. I love the combination of the Rosewood and Elm. Gotta love anything that holds salt My Doctor wishes I wasn’t so fond of salt – but I’m getting better :-)
-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/
Ivan
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#14 posted 09-22-2013 04:07 PM
Lovely simple box.
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