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  1. 7th March 2008, 04:55 PM #1
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    Default Project 3 - She Oak Box

    This is the third of the Grandchildren projects. My Grandson requested that I make him a box to keep some of his special things in. The box is made from WA She Oak with a spalted sassafras lid. The divider can be removed and is held in place by removable dowels in each end of the box.

    The finish is wipe on polly followed by EEE.
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    now thats fantastic Bob that Sassafras is incredible

    I have 2 pieces similar about 300mm x 100 x 70 if thats what it would look liked sawn then WOW supper thanks for the idea Bob.
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    Very nice box Bob. I like the two lidded approach. What size is it? Is it WA She Oak or Rose Oak? I think the later, I have some of both and find the WA Oak to be much darker. I may be wrong.
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    That is an absolutely gorgeous box. I take it that dowels are let into the sides at each end to swing the lid. That is very precise geometry to get them so neat - any tips?
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    Top job Bob and nice choice of timbers
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    Well done, thats a sensational result - your grandson will no doubt be delighted!

    Can you tell us where you got the spalted sassafras?

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    Great job and lovely combination of timber

    Grandson should be happy and proud!
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  10. 7th March 2008, 06:42 PM #9
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    Thanks for the responses.

    Billyboydes - the dimensions are 241 x 178 x 76 at the ends. The timber was sold as WA she oak. It was the nice lace figure that got my attention. You will notice that there is light (sap wood?) at the top of the box that makes for a nice transition to the lighter sassafras.

    Fencepost - The lids are swinging on 3mm brass rod. No secrets here. The smaller the piece the more accurate the measurements and cutting. As anyone will tell you, a marking knife makes for more accuracy than a pencil.

    Thornburn - I picked the spalted sassafras at last years wood working show. Can't remember who the vendor was. I will be looking for some more this year, though I still have some.
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    The timber looks amazing. Good work again Bob.
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    Default bob's box

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    Bloody Beautiful, excellent use of an exceptional bit of timber.

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    Your box reminds me of a comment I heard by James Krenov

    "if I can't find the right piece of timber for the door, there is no point building the cabinet".

    Your lid certainly makes an impact.
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  15. 13th March 2008, 11:31 PM #14
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    Thanks Scally.
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    Wow, brilliant. Some very thoughtful design details there. Thanks for posting.
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