Tribal Box

[FrankEV]

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?

 

[munzieb]

Frank, Your box is outstanding. I really love that Lacquer finish. Another fantastic project!

[ben2008]

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

[Frank Pellow]

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

[wombatie]

No idea what it's used for but it looks good.

Marg

[daveww1]

Terrific job

[Ken Lotts]

Great construction story.  It turned out real nice.  I have no idea what it is supposed to hold Lol!

[flarud]

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!

[Rockytime]

Excellent work on the box. Beautiful job!

[meflick]

Beautiful box. I love boxes and this one is wonderful.

[amazingkevin]

Whoah!!!

[spirithorse]

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

[rjweb]

excellent job, I think you hold your peace pipe and funny grass in it, lol, RJ 

[Fish]

Very nice!