I made some pencil boxes for gifts for my children this year. I've mainly done larger projects to date, so this was a new one for me. As always, I forgot to take any WIP pictures except one while I was finishing them. I used this plan from Woodworkers Journal.
Milling to 1/8" was the most difficult part. A few pieces exploded on me even using a planer sled with the wood attached with carpet tape. I need to figure something else out and buy new pants. I used walnut, curly maple, and some canary wood I found at Klingspor's. I used some brass dowels for the butt joints on the walnut boxes. Those looked pretty sharp. I finished them wish blonde shellac buffed out with a coat of furniture wax. I have a couple leftovers, so I'll save those for some future gifts.
Milling to 1/8" was the most difficult part. A few pieces exploded on me even using a planer sled with the wood attached with carpet tape. I need to figure something else out and buy new pants. I used walnut, curly maple, and some canary wood I found at Klingspor's. I used some brass dowels for the butt joints on the walnut boxes. Those looked pretty sharp. I finished them wish blonde shellac buffed out with a coat of furniture wax. I have a couple leftovers, so I'll save those for some future gifts.