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Ironic Box

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Ironic BoxOn the 14th of this month I posted a left over box – The left overs was from the box in picture #1. There's not too much to say about the larger box other than the fact that I don't do schetchup or even a hand drawing of a project. I just start cutting and hacking away usually with the intent of saving as much precious wood as I can.
That ususlly involves resawing a piece so that I can use all of the wood instead of planeing it down to a given size. In this case the dims were dictated by what was left after the resaw. As mentioned with the left over box that what it was, left over wood from this box.
The only reason I made the box to begin with was to shelter the hinge mortising jig I got for quadrant hinges from Rockler. In my frugal attempt at saving lumber I ended up with a box wall thickness that wasn't thick enough for a quadrant hinge – thus the IRONIC label
So I ended up with a couple solid brass hinges that I had in storage for 10 years or so, even had brass screws.
The box is curly Koa and 13 1/4” x 10 1/4” x 2 7/8” high and it has the 12ga twisted wire encased in resin on all 4 walls. I also put some imitation leather on the inside for tool comfort. Again, I had my local graphics shop make a copy and install the Rockler box top, another $20 well spent.
BTW – Linda's question was “you're going to leave that in the shop ?” Guess whare it's going to live until I can sneak it out to my shop ? (on the table with lamps, bowls, and all things nice so visitors can get a glimpseof it)
Thanks for looking and I'm sure somebody will remind me to at least make a pencil drawing with a plan of attack on my next project.



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Simple Ambrosia Maple Wall Clock

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Simple Ambrosia Maple Wall ClockYesterday, looking over my 5 1/2” Ambrosia Maple, I was thinking of doing another skinny clock, but then saw the potential for a different kind of clock. The three boards I recently bought are highly patterned, and I think the wood speaks for itself over any fancy design.I might do another of these today!A few things I did. I did round the corners. I also applied a black stain to the edges and, though it wasn't the intent, the black sides seem to accentuate the “floating” effect that I was going for (similar to what I've done with the skinny clocks).It's about 14” by 5 1/2”.There are no embellishments to this board… no “extra” patterns drawn in with touch-up pens or pencil.Everything you see was in the wood.Sometimes staying simple, when the wood speaks for itself, is the way to go.



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I Am a Couch Builder

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The best measure of success comes in the doing. I don't know if I am alone in this matter, but I have to admit that quite often I consider myself a couch builder. Maybe you know the drill yourself. You …Source

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Bench Jig for Thin Pieces

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Most of the time, the end vise on my workbench is more than adequate to secure workpieces between bench dogs. Occasionally, though, I need to work with thin wood at the front edge of the bench (such as when using …Source

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Deconstructed Ambrosia Maple Wall Clock

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Deconstructed Ambrosia Maple Wall ClockSo, there were a few ideas I've been wanting to try for some time. Now, most people are going to either dislike this clock or hate it. That's fine. I've decided that I'm going to make what I want to make and not worry so much about whether or not it will sell. I want to let my creative side make the decisions.I've had this idea for a deconstructed clock and, so yes, this does take three clock movements to make… and three batteries. That doesn't worry me… I just wanted to try it, and the post modern English student in me kinda digs it.My favorite artists were always the Jackson Pollocks… slapping paint on a canvas on the floor and pushing the limits on the idea of what can be considered art.I've been watching the clock for the past 20 minutes, and it is keeping accurate time.Also, I think a few people on here mentioned the idea of doing one of these clocks horizontally… so I tried that with this one. I think it works with the clock's concept.Like the other clock I posted today, I rounded the corners and stained the edges with black stain.Because of the three clock movements, the “clock” has my desired “floating” effect.One of the things I noticed is that this Ambrosia Maple often darkens up a bit when the poly is applied. (See today's earlier clock).So, I applied two coats of Dead Flat Varnish before applying anything else. If you want to keep a piece of wood from darkening from a polyurethane application, you should get some of this stuff. It really helps the wood keep its original color during the finishing process:The clock is about 15.5” wide and 5.5” tall.Don't beat up on me too much!



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