Bandsaw boxe's

[Bob Reilly]

Anybody making these?

[Ted Shrader]

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[Halsey MCCombs]

Nice job,what wood did you use? I am going to try one next week.Halsey

[RJ Schuff]

Very nice work. Might we see a picture with the drawer open?
:p

RJ

[Bob Lasley]

now that I've seen yours, I don't want to embarrass myself.

Nice job Bob!


Thanks for the pix,
Bob

[Joe Tonich]

I like it! I made a couple of the "Tsunami" (Cherry w/Walnut pulls and Walnut w/ Canarywood pulls) and now need to make a couple more. I'm gonna try the "Lotus" (I think thats what it's called, the big one on the base) after I do them.

Joe

[Bob Reilly]

Halsey,the wood is sap wood Cherry.

RJ here's one of the drawer open,and it's lined with suede tex.

[Brad Hammond]

can you give some info on the finish?

[Doug McLeay]

Sorry wrong picture, and wrong size. I was trying to hard to get it right.

[Jerry Todd]

Those are fantastic!
Jerry

[Mark Kauder]

I ended up doing about 15 at Christmas. Still have two sitting in my closet, just in case I need them, and got so tired of sanding them, I still have one left at about 80% in the shop.

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Poplar

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Poplar showing SuedeTex interior

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Outside ones are Mahogany w/ Ambrosia Maple Pulls. Middle one is Ambrosia Maple with Walnut face on the drawers.


Mark

[Lee Schierer]

How do you cut out the drawers so they are hollow?

[Mark Kauder]

Here is the basic process: (Short answer)

1. Glue up the block.

2. Cut 1/2" off the back "face" of the block with BS.

3. Cut out the drawers from main block

4. Sand the inside of where you cut the drawers out.

5. Glue the back, back on to the main block, being careful to match up the grain.

6. Cut 1/2" off the front "face" of the drawer, and 1/4" off of the back "face"

7. Lay drawer on it's Front or back, and cut out "U" shaped hollows for the drawers.

8. Glue the front and back, back on to the drawers.

9. Sand all.

10. Attach drawer pulls.

11. Finish


Long answer - read Lois Keeners book


http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1558705228/qid=1045777766/sr=2-1/ref=sr_2_1/103-8007356-3819845[/URL]


Mark

[Halsey MCCombs]

Thanks Bob. Also thanks Mark I went to a demo Sunday and that is just the way he did it except front of draw was only 1/4 but I think 1/2 may be better. Halsey

[Bob Reilly]

It's 1/4" off the back off the blank for the first cut,then when you cut the drawer face off it's 1/2" and the back of the drawer is 1/4"

You can buy the book a lot cheaper at www.bestwebbuys,com/books/ pretty sure it's $15.00 shipping included.

Brad H, the finish is Danish oil followed by a wax buffing.

[Brad Hammond]

GREAT thanx

[Brad Hammond]

GREAT thanx

[Patrick Smith]

Those boxes look awesome! Great form! About how long do you think it would take a beginner to do one, start to finish minus the flocking?

Thanks,
Patrick

[Tim]

Great box Bob! What did you think of the suede tex? Have you used it before. I haven't used it, but it looks interesting. I've been a bit leery because I thought the proper technique might take a while to develop. I'd appreciate your impressions of it.

[Mark Kauder]

You're right - I was going off the top of my head, and it has been a couple of months.

Anyway those dimensions are not critical, and I think after the first box or two, I stopped measuring, and just scribed a line and cut.

I did find that since I was using my routertable and a roundover bit to round over the edges before sanding, that I needed the a little more thickness in the drawer fronts and backs, so that the pilot bearing had something to ride against.

Thanks,

Mark

[Bob Reilly]

Patrick,it's hard to say how long a box would take, i'd try the smallest one and would guess about 3-4 hours total would do it,it should go much faster after you get the hang of it.


Tim, the Suede Tex is a piece of cake,doesn't take any time and there is really no knack to it, spread the glue,spray the flocking on and that's it your done. And no i had not used it before.

[Walt Quadrato]

suede tex is a no brainer, figuring the most effective use of cuts and grain is another matter. somehow certain pieces of wood just have a life of their own. don't be afraid to use the pics in the book as a guide some wood will have it's own form.
http://pic3.picturetrail.com/VOL19/927905/1733683/20469934.jpg
piece of burl that had a life of it's own..after that I gave up on the book and just cut freehand, came up with this:
http://pic3.picturetrail.com/VOL19/927905/1733683/20469940.jpg
bocote in an interesting shape. then I tried some Valentines gifts:
http://pic3.picturetrail.com/VOL19/927905/1733683/20469927.jpg
http://pic3.picturetrail.com/VOL19/927905/1733683/20469742.jpg
first was burl heart then a zebrawood/oak/cherry lined with suede tex. if these pictures don't come out can someone please help?

[Doyle Alley]

Hey Bob, when are you going to visit the local woodworking club? We'd love to see some of these boxes in person.

[Bob Reilly]

Hey Doyle,where are you guy's?

[Bob Oswin]

Boy Oh Boy! do I ever like your style!
I've seen these before but really with amatuer designs and finishes.
Have you got any precautions for a first timer on these trophies?
What size blades work best for you?
How did you get that even finish?

Boy Oh boy I just gotta make a couple of these!

cheers Bob
;)

[Bob Reilly]

Dr Bob,thats not my design,it belongs to Lois Keener Ventura,and yes they are very nice,the finish i used was Danish oil,then buffed a coat of wax on them,best blade to use is a 3/16" 10 tooth per inch

[Dave Hammelef]

Wow all those boxes look awesome. Now I just need to get a bandsaw.

[Doyle Alley]

Bob, it looks like you've got your email blocked out. Drop me a line at my work email and I'll give you the local club information.

doyle.alley@vertexinc.com

[Diane Maluso]

Here are a few that I've made and one extra made from the scrap of the fish-shaped box. It was an easy project for me and had a lot of fun. In fact, when I get back into the shop this spring, I'm planning on making a few right away. I use Tried and True Original Finish on mine and haven't yet found a liner I care to use. I guess I might try some flocking but am guessing I'll be a klutz with it!

Diane in Ithaca

<img src=http://www.theworks.baka.com/wood/cherrybox.jpg>

<img src=http://www.theworks.baka.com/wood/snakebox.jpg>

<img src=http://www.theworks.baka.com/wood/fishbox.jpg>

<img src=http://www.theworks.baka.com/wood/spatula.jpg>

[Bob Reilly]

Nice work Diane, give that suede tex a try,i know you won't goof it up, as it's the easiest thing there is,just paint the glue on then spray the flocking onto the wet glue,what could be easier.