First Boxes

[Seer]

I have been trying other things in my shop and picked up a book called Box by Box and made these. Nothing special just a couple from some scrap wood I had. The larger and lighter one with no lid is Beech and the other is a Mahogany with a Walnut lid. Nothing special just the first 2 I made from start. I used hardboard for the bottoms of both boxes and the splines are made with a home made jig I got from the book. Yrying to expand my knowledge and skills.

 

[GaryMGg]

You're off to a good start.
What are the dimensions and how thick are the sides to those?

 

[Seer]

The smaller is 1/2 and the larger is 3/4 not sure of the dimensions will get them and post them later. Thanks

 

[plantman]

Great start !! I always like making custom pen boxes for people. Jim S

 

[Seer]

Here are the finished boxes. The larger box is 8x5 3/4x3 inches The smaller with the lid is 4 7/8x 4 5/16 x 3 1/2 inches with the lid.

 

[GaryMGg]

They look real nice. Funny thing; I'm flippin' thru projects on LJ's and there's this project "My First 2 Boxes" by Seer and I'm thinkin' that's odd--same name, similar boxes but better pictures.
So, I came back here to see what's what and here's the same pics.
I see lots of great boxes in your future. :biggrin:

 

[toyotaman]

Excellent looking first boxes.

 

[edstreet]

Nice box there. Have you thought about using these type joints?

It is a lock mitre router bit

 

[rizaydog]

Very nice box.