Simple Memory Boxes, pic

[Jim Shaver, Oakville Ont]

Hello,

Here are two simple maple memory boxes I made this week. They are made from some scraps of figured maple I had in the “Maybe” box in my shop. We all have that “Maybe “ box, you know the one, with cut offs to precious to discard, just in case……Maybe you can do something with them.

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The lids are also from the same box, they are lacewood trimmed with a curly cherry pull edge.

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The other night while working a flat project I found a piece of maple square stock and made this in an hour.
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The basic box is a mitered candle box, with my concept of a sliding lid, from the side rather than the end.

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The finish is several coats of Watco Natural, a few wipe on poly coats and a final rubbed out finish with a wax finish.



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They are about 10 inches by 5 inches……and they were a great way to get some lovely wood out of the shop.

Take care,
Jim

[Ken Garlock]

I like the boxes, and I especially like the way you integrated the sliding lid. Slick Idea, nice wood, great craftsmanship. I is also nice to see someone use their miter saw

[Glenn Clabo]

Nice work Jim...
It's always nice to find something worthwhile to make out of scrap. This one is an excellant example of creative work.

[Jim Shaver, Oakville Ont]

Nice work Jim...
It's always nice to find something worthwhile to make out of scrap. This one is an excellant example of creative work.

I do appreciate you posting the Canadain Flag, you really know how to get to a guy!

Take care,
Jim

(Who's two brothers are in the USN and USAF, and who's dad served 10 years in the USN 1944-1954.....go figure)

[Jim Young]

They look great Jim. Makes me want do search through my "maybe" half of the shop.

[Kevin Gerstenecker]

Those boxes were born from the infamous "Maybe" Bin, but there is no maybe about them.....................they are Fantistic! Nice design idea, the sliding lid is a very neat idea.........I had never thought of incorporating a sliding lid into a box quite like that, but I really like how it works out. I will have to keep that concept in mind for future reference! Great contrast in wood as well, and the finish looks great. Nice work Jim, thanks for sharing! I am kinda partial to boxes, don't ya know!

[Bob Lasley]

Great boxes Jim! You just never know what may be lurking in the "maybe box". I too, like the sliding lids. Might have to try that myself.

Bob

[Halsey MCCombs]

Nice job Jim,I like the lid idea and if you don't mind may try it myself. One question did you the make the lid like a raised door panel? Halsey