These are a follow up to a previous project which sold out fairly fast. I used inlay resin that time and with my small stash of dyed veneer I figured it was time to raid the cutoffs boxes and make s'more. For something different, I wanted to freshen up the Charles Makintosh "rose" design that I used for my last mirror project.
Now I wonder if Charles is related to our James? They have almost the same surname and "stash" and produce A&C style stuff....
Well, maybe not, no cowbells.
Anyhoo, these boxes (about 2-3/4") were made with the lock miter bit. I just selected some scraps where I could get four sides from the same strip of walnut and cherry, ended up with enough for six boxes. 3/8" thick sides, as thin as the bit allows. Nothing special for the box, the lids were what I was aiming to make different.
Began with a layer of white contact paper, sticky side up, fastened to a section of 3/4" melamine.
Design was for a 2" x 2" image onto piece of thin plywood. The plywood was going to be dadoed into a frame so I needed to add a bit for a veneered border to make the panel/frame blend in. Laser was fired up to cut holes for the borders out of kraft paper which was then attached to the contact paper. This makes the puzzle easy to lay out accurately. All the bits were laser cut from veneer. Begin with the border of grey dyed maple. Add some more bits, working from the outside in. various mystery woods. Finish up with the flowers, kote veneer which is quite vibrant. Worked out ok with the color choices, but more ideas for next time.
Ring roll added and top rabbeted for the lid. All lids have a walnut frame. I left the underside of the plywood as-is.
Thanks everyone! Fun to make, BUT even with the outer dimensions all within 0.010", fitting each lid was a pain in the gitalong. A few thousandths was the difference between lid not fitting or lid falling off. I did put a slight taper into the rabbet, but setup for the first one ended up too small (lid falls off). Had to add a layer of veneer and then sand that back.
Beautiful box’s Splinter. Great job on the miters and overall execution. I’m honored to be included. Are you sure Ducky didn’t write this?
I’m sure Charles does have a cowbell hanging from his tie? I’m sure Ducky could reveal it. We all could use more cowbells. I still want my commission. Many years ago I joined a questionable web site and posted my photo. Guess what happened? Ducky happened and took that photo and placed it on a very handsome cow with a beautiful cowbell. Here’s the original photo. Notice no cowbells.
There was a "Simpsons" episode where they were brewing Duff's Beer. The brewmaster took a sample from the vat the dogs were swimming in and said "it needs more dog!"
So could it be you are adding cowbells and now, more Dog?
Real nice boxes, Bruce. When I want to hold on a lid and don't wan to spend the time for the high tolerance clearance, I put a couple of magnets in there.
Cheers, Jim ........................ Variety is the spice of life...............Learn something new every day
"A few thousandths was the difference between lid not fitting or lid falling off. I did put a slight taper into the rabbet, but setup for the first one ended up too small (lid falls off). Had to add a layer of veneer and then sand that back."
I've done this in the past, and yes, it's a real pain.
Fine job Mr Splinter. Is the design on the top a form of Marquetry? If your scrap box runs any lower we’ll have to use a magnifying glass to see your next boxes.
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