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Post by Ruffnek on Mar 6, 2010 17:17:55 GMT -6
I've had the idea and some sketches for this box for a couple of months now. I did some preliminary work the day I started the rocker build and got back to it last weekend. I finished it up today. I wanted something that looked "Southwest" and I think I achieved that goal. Like that G&G box, it's a prototype and there are a couple of things I will do differently on the next one. The dimensions are 9" wide x 6" deep x 4 5/8" tall. Woods are Walnut and Bois d'Arc with Eastern Red Cedar for the bottom. I used mini biscuits to join the miters and the finish is oil and shellac. Thanks for looking.    |
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Post by Joe Lyddon on Mar 6, 2010 17:28:25 GMT -6
Golly Cody, you really out did yourself on that one! Really COOL COOL COOL! Looks like the side pieces just leave a hole to see the lining THEN the center piece glued into place... COOL way of doing it!! (for all sides?) How did you handle the top? Looks like it could be done various ways... Super nice job!! I've GOT to remember this one! ;D ;D I love the technique!  Thank you! |
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Post by Ruffnek on Mar 6, 2010 18:35:22 GMT -6
Thanks for the comments, Joe.
The sides and ends started as 1/4" rectangular pieces of Bois d'Arc.
I used a pattern to mark the 1/4" Walnut and nibbled out the staggered design on the TS, using a small sled. (next time I'll use a flat-topped ripping blade) I glued the Walnut pieces onto the Bois d'Arc and when the glue was dry, fit a small piece in between on the ends. Whan those pieces had dried, I cut out and glued in the center Walnut pieces, then I cut the miters on the ends.
The top is made by cutting the sides and ends to length and then cutting a 1/4" groove in it for the Bois d'Arc insert. The center design was applied just like on the box sides.
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Post by sachbvn on Mar 6, 2010 18:57:38 GMT -6
Cody, that is an awesome looking box. I love how yellow Bois d'Arc turns out.
When I've used a TS to cut key slots in miters of boxes - I've always wished I had a flat toothed TS blade, so I know what ya mean, there.
Nice job!
Zac
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Post by autobodyman on Mar 6, 2010 19:52:10 GMT -6
Looks cool. Nice work.
~Mike
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Post by Gecko on Mar 6, 2010 20:08:51 GMT -6
That is a really cool design! I am really impressed by your artistic ideas. That Bois d'Arc is a pretty wood. I need to try some someday.
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Post by boodrow on Mar 7, 2010 8:56:39 GMT -6
Cody great lookin box , although I had a sneak preview at it non finished earlier. I think the cut outs in the box are outstanding.
Also I like the bois de arc and walnut together , good combo
Boodrow
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Post by wisardd1 on Mar 8, 2010 19:50:20 GMT -6
very very nice Cody! and you are not really a jerk! Just kiddin on the other thread
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Post by maverick31 on Mar 8, 2010 22:00:46 GMT -6
wow cody that box is really nice. I think you nailed the southwest style with those walnut cut outs. I do like the contrasting wood choices too. overall a+++++++++
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Post by Ruffnek on Mar 9, 2010 11:40:05 GMT -6
Thanks for the comments, guys and thanks for the clarification, Wisard...you had me going for a while.  |
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Post by imahic on Mar 9, 2010 20:58:34 GMT -6
Very cool box, Cody. Bet it looks even better in person.
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Post by wisardd1 on Mar 10, 2010 1:10:14 GMT -6
Thanks for the comments, guys and thanks for the clarification, Wisard...you had me going for a while. Actually, that about that box a couple of times today. Very unique craftsmanship. I was thinking of how to make one. Did you use a scroll saw on the SW emblem? And by no means are you a jerk, you, Tim, Jerry, Beamer? and a few others like Jake, Joe, Deepsplinter, Leo, etc are the candles that lit my fire. Lots of others too. You are a true Gentleman never forget that! |
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Post by wisardd1 on Mar 10, 2010 1:11:55 GMT -6
Thanks for the comments, guys and thanks for the clarification, Wisard...you had me going for a while. Actually, I thought about that box a couple of times today. Very unique craftsmanship. I was thinking of how to make one. Did you use a scroll saw on the SW emblem? And by no means are you a jerk, you, Tim, Jerry, Beamer? and a few others like Jake, Joe, Deepsplinter, Leo, etc are the candles that lit my fire. Lots of others too. You are a true Gentleman never forget that! |
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Post by Ruffnek on Mar 10, 2010 16:16:01 GMT -6
Did you use a scroll saw on the SW emblem? I cut the applied SW pattern with the bandsawusing a 3/4" Woodslicer re-saw blade cause that's what I had on the saw at the time. The set-up was so good I didn't want to change it.  The cuts were actually all straight cuts and they are probably the hardest kind to make on a scroll saw. It was easy on the BS, even with that big, coarse blade on it. The notches in the outside Walnut pieces were done on the TS, using a small sled and "nibbling" away the material. I tried doing those on the bandsaw with a 3/8" blade and they didn't turn out very well (that was the day I started the rocker). I think when I attempt another similar box, I will add a 3rd Bois d'Arc pattern on top of the applied SW pattern. Edit In: If I have enough shop time, I'll document the making of that box this weekend.
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