Thread: Voodoo Pistol Box

Hi Jim. Super job. I really like the combination of selected timbers. What process did you use to make up the slotted keyway joints on your miters.

planemaker.

Hi Planemaker,

I created a jig which holds my boxes with a corner down to my table saw. I then use a Diablo "Dado" saw blade set to cut the slots for the keys: http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?PID=2187177&jspStoreDir=hdus&catalogId=10053&productId=100086071&langId=-1&SID=taIUY4svMXlaXxYnXrcQMc8lvEUBjeaJ&AID=10505125&storeId=10051&cj=true

Afterwords I cut the keys with my scroll saw and glue 'em in...Pretty simple!

I will try to post pictures of my jig when I get a chance...

Brilliant love the use of the piano hinge.

Cheers


Steve

Yeah, I used to use two separate smaller hinges, but they were a pain to get the lid lined up with the base perfectly...So, I started using the piano hinges and I've got to tell you, much, much easier!

Nice work Jim, and a good choice of timbers. Did you do the lettering freehand? Did a good job on it.

Gorgeous curly maple! You made it pop like that with four coats of tung oil? How come mine doesn't do that?

Originally Posted by Sgt_Lobo

Hi Planemaker,

I created a jig which holds my boxes with a corner down to my table saw. I then use a Diablo "Dado" saw blade set to cut the slots for the keys: http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?PID=2187177&jspStoreDir=hdus&catalogId=10053&productId=100086071&langId=-1&SID=taIUY4svMXlaXxYnXrcQMc8lvEUBjeaJ&AID=10505125&storeId=10051&cj=true

Afterwords I cut the keys with my scroll saw and glue 'em in...Pretty simple!

I will try to post pictures of my jig when I get a chance...

Hi Jim. Look forward to you posting your jig set up.

I have used a biscuit cutter to do the same job, in the past.

The box sits flat on the workbench, and a biscuit cutter is pushed into each corner.

To change the height of each slot, packers are then added to the underside of the biscuit cutter.

Masking tape over the box corners before you start, helps prevent the problem of tear-out on the outfeed side of the slot being formed.

Not as good as your method.


planemaker.

Here's a rather well-used one PlaneMaker. Mine rides against the fence and that bottom board used to be solid so you can see how many times it's been used. It's still structurally sound though because of the cradle holding it together. I made it from scraps.

Thats a stunning piece of craftmanship jim, well done mate. I love contrasting miter splines. I made up a cradle very similar to the pic that Cisco posted to do the job & it works like a charm.

Originally Posted by ciscokid

Here's a rather well-used one PlaneMaker. Mine rides against the fence and that bottom board used to be solid so you can see how many times it's been used. It's still structurally sound though because of the cradle holding it together. I made it from scraps.

Yep, that's pretty much what mine looks like...Thanks for saving me the trouble of posting the pictures!

Beautiful box Sgt.

Good afternoon gentlemen, and ladies of course.

I'm a brand new memebr here and I actually joined because of the wooden box I saw here. I must say that even though I've been on the Internet since 1994, I am still constantly amazed at the wonderful workmanship that can be found here on the World Wide Web. Your work on this wooden box is no exception sir. It is beautiful. Now, for the real reason I came here. Although I do dabble a little in woodwork, my woodworking abilities match nothing I've seen up here.

Is there a possiblity that you or someone here would make one for me? Or, if not, maybe point me in the direction where I can find similar craftsmanship in a box like yours that I could use to hold a Colt 1860 Army Revolver? Anyone else do this sort of thing?

Many thanks if you can help, and thank you for an opportunity to join a group where there is so much talent and beauty in your work.

Bud M.

Originally Posted by Sgt_Lobo

My latest project is this "pillow top" pistol box I made for a good friend of mine.

Bud,

I sent you a private message... Thanks.

Jim

Hey Lobo, GREAT JOB. What kind of foam did you use, it looks like pick-n-pluck. It's amazing how expensive it is to buy foam. I think it's actually cheaper to buy a cheap case from Walmart just for the foam.

I love the maple top and the use of the piano hinge. I've been thinking of using piano hinges on my cases. For now I use hot clue to set my hinges and to make sure the lid and base lineup. Once I have them lined up I center punch pilot holes, remove the glue and drive the screws.