3rd Cat Box

[boodrow]

This is one I really dont like , will it work as a cat box , yes . Not sure what is out of sink but is my least fav of the ones Ive made. Give me ur opinion , im a big boy and can take it.
Boodrow

[Ruffnek]

There's a little too much going on with that one, Boodrow. I like the coves on the lid but combined with the ones on the side, it's sorta overpowering.

The box is also a bit tall IMHO which messes up the proportions.

Great construction but the design isn't quite up to par with the first two you made.

[sawduster]

How did you end up cutting the coves?

I think, like Cody said, it is too tall, and maybe the coves are too deep. A little over stated.

[boodrow]

Thanks Cody & Duster , Like I said , I really dont like this one and thanks for the input.
Duster I borrowd a couple of big round nose router bits from Cody. They worked well.
Boodrow

[dcarter636]

I like that pagoda roof, but these sides are a mite harsh and busy whereas the previous box's sides suggested graceful elegant simplicity.

[boodrow]

Thanks for the input Dave. Sometime we get a thought in our head and it dont turn out the way u think it will, hehehehe this was one of um
Boodrow

[imahic]

Your workmanship is outstanding, Boodrow, but I have to agree with the others. It is just a bit busy. I've been known to overdo a good thing now and again myself....lol

[boodrow]

Thanks for the input Mike , I always have an open ear to improvements.
Boodrow

[Doug B]

I am the last person you would want to get design advice from, but I liked the one with the big single cove better. I do like the lid a lot.

[boodrow]

Thanks Doug , I have to agree this was a bit of a disappointment for me. I will see how the buyer likes it. Mite make a good fire starter if they dont like it.
Boodrow

[dcarter636]

I wouldn't destroy that box. But maybe consider softening the sharp edges of the middle lands a bunch to make it look more like a bulging middle aged waistline.
A block plane and some sand paper would accomplish that in less than a six pack.

[boodrow]

Dave thats a good idea!! Thanks for the input , If u ever get to old to learn its time to put some dirt on top of u. I dont have a block plane , but I will look into doin what I can. Thanks again
Boodrow

[sachbvn]

Boodrow,

I like these - they have all turned out nice....but I gotta be honest, each time I read "cat box" I swear you are making chit boxes for cats!! Guess it's just the not-sucha-cat-lover in me.

If you were making dog caskets - that'd take my heart.

Zac

[Stretch]

Feb 22, 2010 18:09:59 GMT -6 dcarter636 said:

I wouldn't destroy that box. But maybe consider softening the sharp edges of the middle lands a bunch to make it look more like a bulging middle aged waistline.
A block plane and some sand paper would accomplish that in less than a six pack.

I was kinda thinking the same thing. Although I think I could easily finish it in less time than it would take me to finish a six pack, I'd have to be buzzing along to finish it in the time it takes Boodrow to finish a six pack of that Natty Light he drinks. ;D

[Gecko]

I have been slacking on my comments on your boxes. Sorry.
While the design on these boxes does not grab me, I am totally impressed by the awesome workmanship. The quality I see is really high standard. The coves are great. The miters look perfectly tight. Well done.
My thoughts on improvements on this box after looking it over and doing some thinking about it are that it is the middle that seems to unbalance it. I would suggest that instead of doing a 1-2-1 with the flats, try a 1-2-3 proportion. Not sure how this would look, but I think it would soften the look a bit.
Again I say, Great Job!

[Mark]

Boodrow, I like the first one the best. And ya' know, them must'a' been some dang big cats ......

(My house cats each fit into about a cup and a half of volume when reduced to ashes and cinder)

Thanks,
Mark

[boodrow]

Thanks for the replies Gecko and Mark. Its always good to hear positive and neg feedback , gives one room to expand my itty bitty brain. ;D

Mark the customer gave me the deminsions for the box. There is a local pet crematory not far from where I work , I need to stop in and talk to um about the size issue.
Thanks again to all the replied
Boodrow