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19th March 2007, 07:19 AM #1
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prototype box with legs
Been wanting to build a box with legs. It has a bubinga body with kingwood legs and a maple top. The top has some really nice flame, but once again I have failed to come up with a finish that makes it 'pop'. This is also my first attempt at captive hinges. Just a couple pieces of 4mm brass. Finish is an oil blend. The legs taper 4 degrees and the arches were much easier to cut once I realized the bandsaw teeth were pointed up. Couldn't figure out why a new blade was burning the wood.
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19th March 2007, 07:41 AM #2
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Aaah Cisco!
Very nice "prototype"
Is the design from the David Freeman book?
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Noel
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19th March 2007, 08:47 AM #3
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Yup that's a pretty one cisco! I like that a lot! Some beautiful stock in that bubby and curly maple. Did you use mortise and tenons at the legs?
Corey
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19th March 2007, 09:14 AM #4
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No, it's from the David Freedman book, "Box Making Basics".
Originally Posted by watson
Just kidding, Watson.
Good book. I recommend it. Some creative stuff in there.
He credits one Mike Jagielo from Almond, Wisconsin with the design. I bought the book for ideas, but this box appealed to me. Later versions may incorporate some of my trademarks to make it more my own. And, of course, I will be switching wood combinations as I am wont to do.
Corey asked, "Did you use mortise and tenons at the legs?"
Sorry, Corey, I would have to have talent for that fancy stuff. I used a biscuit joiner.
I did design and build my own taper jig for the legs though. All I need is a toggle clamp to make it perfect. Right now, my fingers are a little too close to the blade for my comfort. I play guitar - I need them all. I have another in progress out of tiger maple with padauk legs and top. If it turns out, I will post more photos.
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19th March 2007, 09:21 AM #5
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Good Looking box there! I'm running out of the house right now with SWNBO'd so I'll comment in a moment.
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19th March 2007, 10:09 AM #6
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Nice colour contrast and easy on the eye
good work
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19th March 2007, 10:24 AM #7
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Nice work Cisco. I have made three of these with different wood combinations. I found getting the lid sized to fit with a small gap that did not bind a bit of a challenge at first. There is no way I would have used the leg jig without a clamp. Your nails must be trimmed by now
Bob
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19th March 2007, 11:07 AM #8
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[quote=ciscokid;481103]Sorry, Corey, I would have to have talent for that fancy stuff. I used a biscuit joiner.
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Me neither Cisco
I would have used my min-biscuit joiner as well. Love that box. I have the Freedman book as well, forgot about that one. You did good!
Corey
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19th March 2007, 01:28 PM #9
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Nice one, Corey.
Re the finish, have you tried using a thin shellac coat as a sanding sealer before you oil it? I sand to 800, give it a coat of thin shellac wiped on, then lightly sand to 800 again. Follow this with as many coats of oil as you like 'til it has the gloss you want, and finish off with a coat of Ubeaut trad. wax. I use Kunos oil cut 50/50 with Bio thinners.
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25th March 2007, 02:46 PM #10
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I have thought about doing that box but haven't gotten around to it. I like the choice of woods you used.
And about the teeth, been there. My boss called me when I was on my way home to tell me I put the blade in upside down. I argued you couldn't do that. I have been replacing blades for 20 years and never checked before without problems so it couldnt be true. . I ended up turning around and going back..... to eat crow. LOL
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