Popular Post FrankEV Posted February 9, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 9, 2021 In another post under “Scrollers Q&A” I asked about what projects I should/could do with some beautiful Walnut and Soft Maple I just acquired. A box, made of a combination of Walnut and Maple, was suggested in a number of the replies. The walnut plank was 3/4” X 17” X 8’ but had a large knot hole in one end. I was able to cut about 14”off the end with the hole and cut the cut off up into a number of pieces. I was able to cut up the cut off into the various sized pieces I needed for this project and actually re-sawed them into 1/4” thickness on the table saw. (I do not have a band saw so, not the best way, but my only choice). This nominal 5" X7" Tribal Box is a Steve Good pattern which I followed, but not really. I did not cut the boxes from thick material but instead formed them from the 1/4” material I salvaged from the cut off pieces. I did use the fret work patterns except that I stack cut and only cut half of the top pattern and opened it like a book to apply to the top. I also stack cut the bottom scroll work also. The top projecting pediment was the only piece that was a single layer. I mitered the corners of the boxes and bottom fretwork at the vertical belt sander and used my strap clamp to hold it square while the glue dried. I rounded the corners of the boxes and the Maple top and bottom slabs at the sander. After some hand sanding with 100 and then 600 grit paper I applied a coat of Lacquer sanding sealer, then finished sanding with1500 grit paper and finally applied multiple coats of spray clear gloss Lacquer. OK, so does anyone know what a Tribal Box is used for? stoney, Woodrush, jollyred and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munzieb Posted February 9, 2021 Report Share Posted February 9, 2021 Frank, Your box is outstanding. I really love that Lacquer finish. Another fantastic project! FrankEV and danny 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben2008 Posted February 9, 2021 Report Share Posted February 9, 2021 2 hours ago, FrankEV said: In another post under “Scrollers Q&A” I asked about what projects I should/could do with some beautiful Walnut and Soft Maple I just acquired. A box, made of a combination of Walnut and Maple, was suggested in a number of the replies. The walnut plank was 3/4” X 17” X 8’ but had a large knot hole in one end. I was able to cut about 14”off the end with the hole and cut the cut off up into a number of pieces. I was able to cut up the cut off into the various sized pieces I needed for this project and actually re-sawed them into 1/4” thickness on the table saw. (I do not have a band saw so, not the best way, but my only choice). This nominal 5" X7" Tribal Box is a Steve Good pattern which I followed, but not really. I did not cut the boxes from thick material but instead formed them from the 1/4” material I salvaged from the cut off pieces. I did use the fret work patterns except that I stack cut and only cut half of the top pattern and opened it like a book to apply to the top. I also stack cut the bottom scroll work also. The top projecting pediment was the only piece that was a single layer. I mitered the corners of the boxes and bottom fretwork at the vertical belt sander and used my strap clamp to hold it square while the glue dried. I rounded the corners of the boxes and the Maple top and bottom slabs at the sander. After some hand sanding with 100 and then 600 grit paper I applied a coat of Lacquer sanding sealer, then finished sanding with1500 grit paper and finally applied multiple coats of spray clear gloss Lacquer. OK, so does anyone know what a Tribal Box is used for? To hide your wampum FrankEV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Pellow Posted February 9, 2021 Report Share Posted February 9, 2021 (edited) I like your box very much Frank. My guess is that such a box is made following "tribal" traditions and can be used for whatever the "tribe" that created the box deemed appropriate. For example, here is a photo of a bentwood box that I made and out of a single white cedar plank using traditional Haida sawing, steaming, and carving techniques and traditions: Edited February 10, 2021 by Frank Pellow munzieb, danny, FrankEV and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted February 10, 2021 Report Share Posted February 10, 2021 No idea what it's used for but it looks good. Marg FrankEV and Ken Lotts 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted February 10, 2021 Report Share Posted February 10, 2021 Terrific job FrankEV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Lotts Posted February 10, 2021 Report Share Posted February 10, 2021 Great construction story. It turned out real nice. I have no idea what it is supposed to hold Lol! FrankEV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flarud Posted February 10, 2021 Report Share Posted February 10, 2021 21 hours ago, FrankEV said: In another post under “Scrollers Q&A” I asked about what projects I should/could do with some beautiful Walnut and Soft Maple I just acquired. A box, made of a combination of Walnut and Maple, was suggested in a number of the replies. The walnut plank was 3/4” X 17” X 8’ but had a large knot hole in one end. I was able to cut about 14”off the end with the hole and cut the cut off up into a number of pieces. I was able to cut up the cut off into the various sized pieces I needed for this project and actually re-sawed them into 1/4” thickness on the table saw. (I do not have a band saw so, not the best way, but my only choice). This nominal 5" X7" Tribal Box is a Steve Good pattern which I followed, but not really. I did not cut the boxes from thick material but instead formed them from the 1/4” material I salvaged from the cut off pieces. I did use the fret work patterns except that I stack cut and only cut half of the top pattern and opened it like a book to apply to the top. I also stack cut the bottom scroll work also. The top projecting pediment was the only piece that was a single layer. I mitered the corners of the boxes and bottom fretwork at the vertical belt sander and used my strap clamp to hold it square while the glue dried. I rounded the corners of the boxes and the Maple top and bottom slabs at the sander. After some hand sanding with 100 and then 600 grit paper I applied a coat of Lacquer sanding sealer, then finished sanding with1500 grit paper and finally applied multiple coats of spray clear gloss Lacquer. OK, so does anyone know what a Tribal Box is used for? It holds your Peace Pipe. Now you have to make a Peace Pipe! FrankEV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted February 10, 2021 Report Share Posted February 10, 2021 Excellent work on the box. Beautiful job! FrankEV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted February 11, 2021 Report Share Posted February 11, 2021 Beautiful box. I love boxes and this one is wonderful. FrankEV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted February 11, 2021 Report Share Posted February 11, 2021 Whoah!!! FrankEV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spirithorse Posted February 11, 2021 Report Share Posted February 11, 2021 Fantastic job, @FrankEV I like that very much and the legs on the bottom really accent it and add a lot to the over-all aesthetics. As far as a Tribal box, I think the name Tribal is just referring to the cutting style such as this link scroll saw tribal patterns - Bing images and you can see quite a variety of patterns if you type something like Scroll Saw Tribal Cat, Scroll Saw Tribal Wolf, or Tribal Horse or what-ever may seem interesting to you. I would just consider it a trinket box with tribal like embellishments. Thanks for showing your wonderful project and God Bless! Spirithorse FrankEV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjweb Posted February 11, 2021 Report Share Posted February 11, 2021 excellent job, I think you hold your peace pipe and funny grass in it, lol, RJ FrankEV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted February 11, 2021 Report Share Posted February 11, 2021 Very nice! FrankEV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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