Popular Post munzieb Posted January 21, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 (edited) I wanted to try something different. The top scroll pattern was not too complicated other than shrinking it in my printer to make the pattern fit. Cutting sides were tougher. It is made of 1/2" thick 16 poplar segments. Formula calls out 22.5 degrees per unit or 11.25 degrees per side. Height is 5.5" I wasn't concerned with grain orientation since it would be painted. I had a larger board and it was easy to cut and flip to get all the angles on the table saw. My Wixie digital angle indicator works great! I blue taped all the segments together against a straight edge and then made sure that it actually made a circle with no gaps. "pretty close". I laid it down again and then 2 sided taped a piece of wood strip the length and then cut off the top section (about 3/4") with table saw. Then Routered a 1/4" groove on the inside for the bottom. I cut a disc for the base and then removed the 2 sided tape and wood strip and assembled sides with base with titebond glue. I used the blue tape and rubber bands to hold it all together. I drew a circle on top and bottom of both the base and top and used my oscillating sander to sand to the line. I waited to glue the top so I could sand the inside even (to the line) so the router could follow a even circle. I have a Yonico multi size rabbiting bit to create the inside/outside groove on the top and bottom plus some sanding to make it fit right. I mounted a 1/8" disc top and painted everything with black lacquer and then glued the scrolled plaque on top. I have a compass rose I made a few years ago and may try to make a larger box with some better wood to show the grain. Edited January 22, 2021 by munzieb Spelling Birchbark, new2woodwrk, goldfish and 13 others 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 workmanship, personified. But then I would expect that kind of results from you. You always amaze me with your skills. Nice addition to your home. Dick heppnerguy munzieb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RabidAlien Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 Friggin' AWESOME! munzieb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Knappen Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 That is not “pretty close”. It looks perfect. The colors are right on. munzieb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted January 22, 2021 Report Share Posted January 22, 2021 That's stunning. I love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted January 22, 2021 Report Share Posted January 22, 2021 You always go above and beyond Bernd. Another fine piece, well done, well worth the effort. By the way I love your table runner. Marg munzieb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted January 22, 2021 Report Share Posted January 22, 2021 very nice job munzieb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted January 22, 2021 Report Share Posted January 22, 2021 I agree, another beautiful box! munzieb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Lotts Posted January 22, 2021 Report Share Posted January 22, 2021 Awesome work! Really a nice piece. munzieb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudson River Rick Posted January 22, 2021 Report Share Posted January 22, 2021 WOW, again. Your work is always well thought out and the end product is superb. Thanks for sharing! Rick munzieb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie E Posted January 22, 2021 Report Share Posted January 22, 2021 Nice job! munzieb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spirithorse Posted January 22, 2021 Report Share Posted January 22, 2021 Very nice! Thanks for sharing and God Bless! Spirithorse munzieb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomanydogs Posted January 24, 2021 Report Share Posted January 24, 2021 Beautiful as always. munzieb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted January 24, 2021 Report Share Posted January 24, 2021 Good looking box! munzieb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted January 27, 2021 Report Share Posted January 27, 2021 You always did like doing your homework!!! munzieb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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