First Box

[flatheadfisher]

Box-making is something that I have wanted to learn to do well. I made my first attempt at a "nice" box recently. I spent hours making jigs and an hour or two on the box. I figured there would be plenty of learning opportunities and I was right! Overall, I am pleased with my first attempt - it looks really good from a distance! I figure after I make a dozen more or so that I may be ready to post an image from my 50-D instead of my iPhone... :swoon:

 

[nelsone]

Looks pretty darn good to me! The miters look tight and I really like the staggered splines. Great wood selection! Keep it up!

 

[Joe Scharle]

That's a nice looking box!:eusa_danc

 

[Trent Mason]

Michael,

That is frickin awesome! :eusa_clap:eusa_clap:eusa_clap:eusa_clap:eusa_clap First attempt? I can't wait to see your next attempt. :icon_thum

 

[Canuck]

Real nice Michael!!!:eusa_danc:eusa_danc:eusa_danc

The splines cut at different depths sure adds even more interest to that curly maple.

Well done!

Wayne

 

[thrt15nc]

That is beautiful!!!!!!!! I too would like to make more boxes. Right there is the reason why. I think that is awesome. Well done.

Do you have a carriage for the tablesaw for making the spline cut?

Now if I could just get my rocking horse finished........................:BangHead::BangHead::BangHead::BangHead::BangHead::BangHead::BangHead::BangHead:

Tom

 

[flatheadfisher]

Thanks, folks! Tom, I did make a carriage for the spline cuts on the table saw. I am amazed how easy they are to make. I am really starting to understand the benefits of well-made jigs!

 

[eyekode]

Good job on that curly maple. Most of my attempts end in tare-out .

 

[ScottM]

First box right..... Michael you did a great job.

 

[woodArtz]

Very nice work Michael! :icon_thum:icon_thum:icon_thum

 

[sapwood]

Beautiful box, Michael!

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The splines cut at different depths sure adds even more interest to that curly maple.

Well done!

Wayne

+1 on Wayne's comment!

Roger

 

[mikeacg]

Impressive effort! I won't even show you my first box!!!

 

[svtumbleweed]

You are well on your way to becoming a box maker. You have discovered how the bevel on the edges between the lid and the case makes the fit look perfect. Good jigs are essential for good work.
TEX