First Run Of Band Saw Boxes

[Sir Stinkalot]

Ok .....

Here are my first batch of band saw boxes. The first has already been shown here however the remainder were made in a batch for this weekends woodcraft exhibition.

It is quite clear that the boxes all come from ....
"Building Beautiful Boxes With Your Band Saw" (Lois Keener Ventura)
which cant be beaten when you are just starting out on the boxes. With a few under my belt I am keen now to try my hand at designing a few to develop that original touch.

The timber is all unkown. Previously used as packing creates for the Ford Motor Company here in Geelong. Most likely Southern Aisan timbers ..... all of which was going to landfill before it had a second chance of life as a box.

[Groggy]

Very nice! Did I see them on display at the show? The wood looks familiar.

[Sir Stinkalot]

The blanks were first glued up and then I resized a heap of plans from the book at Office Works to get a design to fit the blank. Most are slightly smaller than the book with #2 being at least 50% of the original design.

The handles are all custom sketches at the last moment .... not 100% happy with many but it was a last minute thing. The boxes were finished the night before setup at the show.

Finish is Rustins Danish Oil ..... 2-3 coats (Very easy to apply) .... final coat cutback with EEE .... and then finished with U-Beaut traditional wax. The EEE and wax were applied with a U-Beaut Swansdown mop. The internals of the boxes are finished with black flocking powder.

(Note: See Jim Carrolls Website for the all of the finishing items in one place http://cws-store.yahoostore.com.au/cgi/index.cgi/shopfront/view_by_category?category_id=1107144873)

[Sir Stinkalot]

Very nice! Did I see them on display at the show? The wood looks familiar.

I would hope so :D

When I arrived just after 12.00pm a few had sold already which was good ..... It is suprising that the one that I like best, and the one the Stinkette likes best, are still available. We will be quite happy to bring them home. ;)

[Groggy]

I would hope so :D

When I arrived just after 12.00pm a few had sold already which was good ..... It is suprising that the one that I like best, and the one the Stinkette likes best, are still available. We will be quite happy to bring them home. ;)I was impressed which is why I remembered them. I particularly like the spalted handle.

[Sculptured Box]

Well done, with that experience is it time to move to the next level of bandsawn box making?

[echnidna]

Very very nice indeed

[Doughboy]

Well done Stinky

I like the form and fluidity of your boxes.

.......... and thankyou the missus just had a look over my shoulder and has requested one for her-fine-self. Hmmm I reckon this means I need to go buy a bandsaw!!!! Great excuse and after all she wants the box not me....;) ;)

Thanks for that:D

Pete

[Sir Stinkalot]

Well done Stinky

I like the form and fluidity of your boxes.

.......... and thankyou the missus just had a look over my shoulder and has requested one for her-fine-self. Hmmm I reckon this means I need to go buy a bandsaw!!!! Great excuse and after all she wants the box not me....;) ;)

Thanks for that:D

Pete

Pete ..... they are priced very competitively and I may even throw in free postage just to save you the hassle of having to get your own bandsaw. :D :D

[ptc]

Great.
If thats packing cases.
With real wood they will be a sight to see.
wait till Wendy see's them

[RufflyRustic]

:D I'm trying to decide which would be my favourite, and yep, I can't decide :)

Lovely Work Sir Stinkalot! Congrats on selling them.

cheers
Wendy

[Mystic Mtn]

Hello Everybody,
:)
Just joined and wanted to show my latest Bandsawn Box. I would really appreciate any comments and would hope that we can share idea's and maybe some secrets! :cool:43278

43279

43280

The Jewelry Box shown is called Opposites made with Pine and Plywood
http://www.mysticmtndesigns.com (http://www.mysticmtndesigns.com/)

[pal]

Unlike your name (Sir Stinkalot) your work is great , love the boxes a big thumbs up


Harold

[Sculptured Box]

Hello Everybody,
:)
Just joined and wanted to show my latest Bandsawn Box. I would really appreciate any comments and would hope that we can share idea's and maybe some secrets! :cool:43278

43279

43280

The Jewelry Box shown is called Opposites made with Pine and Plywood
http://www.mysticmtndesigns.com (http://www.mysticmtndesigns.com/)

Hi Mystic

Welcome to this Forum, the best Bandsawn Box Maker's Forum internationally.

I like your original designs, shows real talent.

http://www.mysticmtndesigns.com (http://www.mysticmtndesigns.com/) is certainly worth a regular visit.

[ptc]

ying yang very nice box.

[Don Mc.]

Very nice boxes, love the shape of the handles. If it's not a rude question how do you arive at a price for your work, I start at $35-00 for a single draw and add $10-00 for each extra draw then I consider the value of the wood and the appearance of the finished box. I am out of action for a little while as I have had a ? thing removed from the back of my left hand.
Don Mc.
P.S. Can anyone tell me if there is a spell check for these threads. My computer can't spell.

[pal]

Hi Don Mc top right hand corner ABC with a tick under it.

Pal

[ss_11000]

http://www.mysticmtndesigns.com (http://www.mysticmtndesigns.com/) is certainly worth a regular visit.
:iagree:

nice looking site...awesome work on it mate:2tsup:
and welcome to the forum..

[Mystic Mtn]

The way I Price my work is Basically the amount of time it takes to do and the type of woods used. . I have just now realized that I have accidentally started my Post and Sir Stinkalot's Thread and do apologize!! I will be starting a new Thread in the next couple of days with a new Design, Another for Spell Check is if you use Mozilla Firefox for your Browser it comes with it!! See you on a new thread soon