Thread: New to Box Making.

TTIT is correct. If the lines are only in some spots they are probably where the grain is a bit knotty. Sometimes it is easier to remove them using a cabinet scraper very lightly. You need to sand very thoroughly, especially with the coarser grades. I sand through the grades to 800, others here go even finer.

Hi crocy
A quick question if you don't mind.
I think you said one of the pieces of timber you kindly offered was suitable for the box lid.
I assume it is the first picture here, not the second which seems quite different.
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Top one Russ, mist it with alcohol to see the pattern.
Crocy.

Done!
I'm largely happy with it.
Learnt a lot. Made some mistakes, most of which I recovered from.
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Finish is blo followed by wax.
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I wanted to keep the box fairly deep, so rather than what seems to be traditional "cut the top off", i left the lid as a single board, with pins into the end as hinges. It worked, sort of.
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Much thanks again to you Crocy.
I should do another before I forget what I learned.

Great result. You'll be well & truly hooked now. That timber came up very nicely.
Well done Crocky for your generous sharing.
I use Kunos oil over sanded shellac as a finish. Every one seems to have a favourite that they recommend. Looks like you've had a good result with the BLO.

That is very nice Russ, interesting how you did the lid and the finish looks good. You do know this can be addictive?
For anyone new to boxmaking that wanted to make some boxes, I will be repeating this as soon as I sort out more of the stash.
Rgds,
Crocy.