First Run Of Band Saw Boxes

**Sir Stinkalot** · 4th November 2006, 05:32 PM

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** · 4th November 2006, 05:38 PM

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

**Sir Stinkalot** · 4th November 2006, 05:39 PM

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/c..._id=1107144873)

**Sir Stinkalot** · 4th November 2006, 05:43 PM

Originally Posted by Groggy

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

I would hope so

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** · 4th November 2006, 05:52 PM

Originally Posted by Sir Stinkalot

I would hope so

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** · 4th November 2006, 09:30 PM

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

**echnidna** · 4th November 2006, 09:58 PM

Very very nice indeed

**Doughboy** · 4th November 2006, 10:08 PM

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

Pete

**Sir Stinkalot** · 4th November 2006, 10:25 PM

Originally Posted by 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

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.

**ptc** · 5th November 2006, 11:04 AM

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

**RufflyRustic** · 5th November 2006, 03:44 PM

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** · 5th April 2007, 03:31 PM

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!

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

**pal** · 6th April 2007, 08:14 AM

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

Harold

**Sculptured Box** · 6th April 2007, 08:26 AM

Originally Posted by 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!

Attachment 43278

Attachment 43279

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The Jewelry Box shown is called Opposites made with Pine and Plywood
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 is certainly worth a regular visit.

**ptc** · 6th April 2007, 12:21 PM

ying yang very nice box.

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