boxes and water based clear coat

[mikesscrollsaw]

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.

[DWSUDEKUM]

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

[Oges]

wow they look great well done

[mikesscrollsaw]

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[wombatie]

Thay are all really great, you did a wonderful job for your first attempts. Practise makes perfect. Very well done.

 

Marg

[Firedkm]

For the first time making these boxes you did a awesome job. I am sure your daughter will cherish her box for many years.

[Vector01]

They all came out great The baltic birch might be inexpensive but makes wonderful projects.

[Marshall]

My Hats off to you , fine work here ....keep it up ......

[toolbeltman]

Good job on the boxes Mike....thanks for sharing