Another box

[bowman]

White oak side & bottom, from tree that lost the top half a couple of years ago. Resawed on the bandsaw to 3/8" thick, pieces were about 3' long. Cut then at 10 degree slope for all sides. Cherry top is from a tree that fell last year, neighbor had me the wood. Cut more pieces on the bandsaw. This one started at 1/2" thick. No hinges, it is a press fit, with the lip at the same 10 degree angle. There is a slight tab on the lid to assist in removing the lid.

Finished with a couple coats of clear shellac.

 

[gamiller3rd]

Nice work Neal.

 

[Lhloy]

Nice... how are the sides / bottom joined?

 

[bowman]

Larry, they are glued and pinned w/23g pins. Simple butt joints all around

 

[Lhloy]

Thanks Neal.... sometimes I get carried away with complexity (craftsmanship on display), but the elegance of a simple but efficient joint can't be beat.

 

[avikb]

Looks good Neal. The lid, is that TWO pieces of wood or did you use a router/saw?

Also... I've been thinking of shellacking(sp?) some dark cedar boxes. I've been using butcher block oil so far. Does the wood absorb a lot of the shellac? Does it help with its moisture resistance?

 

[bowman]

The lid is one piece, i used tablesaw for most of the cuts, then cleaned up with a handheld router plane.

I can't answer your other question though.

 

[mdbuntyn]

Also... I've been thinking of shellacking(sp?) some dark cedar boxes. I've been using butcher block oil so far. Does the wood absorb a lot of the shellac? Does it help with its moisture resistance?

Shellac is a film finish, so it stays on the surface. It will help with moisture resistance, but it's not as durable as something like polyurethane.

If you're going to buy it from the BORG, look for Zinsser Bullseye SealCoat— it's thinner and goes on better than the regular Bullseye shellac. If you have to buy the regular Bullseye shellac, get a container of denatured alcohol as well and mix them 50/50.

 

[avikb]

Shellac is a film finish, so it stays on the surface. It will help with moisture resistance, but it's not as durable as something like polyurethane.

If you're going to buy it from the BORG, look for Zinsser Bullseye SealCoat— it's thinner and goes on better than the regular Bullseye shellac. If you have to buy the regular Bullseye shellac, get a container of denatured alcohol as well and mix them 50/50.

Thanks! I appreciate the advice!