mikesscrollsaw Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 I've been working on some boxes, never tried to make these before so even though I'm happy with them, i've got some changes for the next boxes First box i made with baltic birch plywood to keep it inexpensive, but I really like how the plywood layers made strips! Lined the drawers with felt. the second box is a request from my daughter, a small box with her name in the top. the name split the wood a little and didnt' fill all the gap (I should have recut the letters with more angle, instead I sanded them off which left gaps between the letters and the top) made with poplar and the letters are black walnut. Corners are hand cut dove tails. the last box is out of a scroll saw magazine, all baltic birch plywood, the dark portions are simply stained. The inlay came out really good on this one. but the bottom and corners need to be a little better. the corners on this box are simply cut to a 45 degree angle and glued together. Like I said all experimentation at this point, the next generation of boxes should be much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWSUDEKUM Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Excellent work on the boxes Mike. I really like them especially the Ply and the one with the horses inlay. Thanks for showing us. DW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oges Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 wow they look great well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikesscrollsaw Posted January 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Hosted on photobucket.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Thay are all really great, you did a wonderful job for your first attempts. Practise makes perfect. Very well done. Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firedkm Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 For the first time making these boxes you did a awesome job. I am sure your daughter will cherish her box for many years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vector01 Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 They all came out great The baltic birch might be inexpensive but makes wonderful projects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshall Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 My Hats off to you , fine work here ....keep it up ...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toolbeltman Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 Good job on the boxes Mike....thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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