Round Box

[munzieb]

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
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[heppnerguy]

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 

[RabidAlien]

Friggin' AWESOME!

[Denny Knappen]

That is not “pretty close”.  It looks perfect.  The colors are right on.

[Rockytime]

That's stunning. I love it!

[wombatie]

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

[daveww1]

very nice job

[Scrappile]

I agree, another beautiful box!  

[Ken Lotts]

Awesome work!  Really a nice piece.

[Hudson River Rick]

WOW, again.

Your work is always well thought out and the end product is superb.  Thanks for sharing!

 

Rick

[Charlie E]

Nice job!

[spirithorse]

Very nice!
Thanks for sharing and God Bless! Spirithorse

[Tomanydogs]

Beautiful as always.

[dgman]

Good looking box!

[amazingkevin]

You always did like doing your homework!!!