I recently watched a comedy called Murderbot on Apple TV. It was a good show, and for some reason, when I finished this design, it reminded me of the bot, hence the name.
This box was pure fun to make, it measures 7.5 x 4.75 x 2.75. I just let loose and followed whatever caught my interest in the moment.
As usual, I have no idea what woods I used. I select by look and feel, and unless the wood is store-bought, I rarely know what species it is. There are no stains, just the natural colors, which I know will probably shift over time. The top design is a mix of store-bought veneer and some homemade pieces.
For the case, I started with a design using different-sized box joints, but the box ended up too tall and didn’t look right. I cut it in half, so now I’ll have the chance to make another similar box with a different top.
I’m especially happy with the bow tie splines. I used my laser to cut the mortices and the bow ties. They’re just under 3mm thick, so they actually work as structural elements.
The finish is Danish oil followed by lacquer. I like how the top looks with just a touch of shine, it really brings out the colors.
I used dark green suede leather on the inside and also for the pads to prevent scratches.
