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Redwood, soft maple and elm box # 6
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My fourth post in a series of nine box art projects using reclaimed redwood. Each posting features a unique box in the main pictures and a narrative focused on a different step in the process. Sometimes including photos from parts of other projects in the series; click on “my next or previous project” to read the whole series.Redwood, soft maple and elm box # 6

6×9 x 4.25 inches
Box joints with a skip pattern
Four-way book matched burl top
Soft maple trim, splayed feet and hinges
Sliding, removable tray
Brass knob and clocked, sculpted hinge screws
Ribbon lock in dark purple

Reclaimed Redwood, a gift from my sister, plus soft maple trim and Redwood burl purchased from Rare Woods & Veneers – Carlton McLendon, Inc.Pictures and comments during making of the splayed feet:
Objective: a bit of Mid Century modern look and enough room under the box to easily pick it up.Cut 1/2 inch square pieces:

Using a quarter round bit and stop blocks at the router table, I formed dowels in the center section of the square stock by rotating 90 degrees on each pass (safety first):

Cross cut at 25 degrees and 3/4” long:

Built a fixture for the drill press to hold pieces at compound angle 25 degrees and 45 degrees:

Drilled 1/2 inch holes into corner of would be mounting blocks, 3/16 inch thick, using a protective piece of scrap above and below to accomplish clean holes:

Cut the mounting blocks to size, rounded over the edges that would show and dry fitted to each box:

Tuned the fit on sanding board, glued them into the mounting blocks with CA glue:

Signed and tied up with a bow:

Thanks for reading my post. The main pictures in full resolution are also posted at https://www.flickr.com/photos/mrlaughingbrook/albums/72157712543557228. Comments or questions are welcome. I'll post the next one in a day or so…

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<img alt="Redwood, soft maple and elm box # 6" src="http://lumberjocks.com/assets/pictures/projects/2260617-196x130.jpg" />My fourth post in a series of nine box art projects using reclaimed redwood. Each posting features a unique box in the main pictures and a narrative focused on a different step in the process. Sometimes including photos from parts of other projects in the series; click on “my next or previous project” to read the whole series.Redwood, soft maple and elm box # 6<ul><li>6×9 x 4.25 inches</li><li>Box joints with a skip pattern</li><li>Four-way book matched burl top</li><li>Soft maple trim, splayed feet and hinges</li><li>Sliding, removable tray</li><li>Brass knob and clocked, sculpted hinge screws</li><li>Ribbon lock in dark purple</li></ul>Reclaimed Redwood, a gift from my sister, plus soft maple trim and Redwood burl purchased from Rare Woods & Veneers – Carlton McLendon, Inc.Pictures and comments during making of the splayed feet: Objective: a bit of Mid Century modern look and enough room under the box to easily pick it up.Cut 1/2 inch square pieces: <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/vs-lumberjocks.com/q447zse.jpg" alt="" />Using a quarter round bit and stop blocks at the router table, I formed dowels in the center section of the square stock by rotating 90 degrees on each pass (safety first): <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/vs-lumberjocks.com/q44806v.jpg" alt="" /><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/vs-lumberjocks.com/q4480oh.jpg" alt="" /><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/vs-lumberjocks.com/q44815i.jpg" alt="" />Cross cut at 25 degrees and 3/4” long: <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/vs-lumberjocks.com/q4481jo.jpg" alt="" />Built a fixture for the drill press to hold pieces at compound angle 25 degrees and 45 degrees: <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/vs-lumberjocks.com/q4481uw.jpg" alt="" />Drilled 1/2 inch holes into corner of would be mounting blocks, 3/16 inch thick, using a protective piece of scrap above and below to accomplish clean holes: <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/vs-lumberjocks.com/q4482az.jpg" alt="" />Cut the mounting blocks to size, rounded over the edges that would show and dry fitted to each box: <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/vs-lumberjocks.com/q4482rm.jpg" alt="" />Tuned the fit on sanding board, glued them into the mounting blocks with CA glue: <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/vs-lumberjocks.com/q44839z.jpg" alt="" /><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/vs-lumberjocks.com/q4483kc.jpg" alt="" /><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/vs-lumberjocks.com/q4483wk.jpg" alt="" /><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/vs-lumberjocks.com/q44855m.jpg" alt="" />Signed and tied up with a bow: <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/vs-lumberjocks.com/q4485e5.jpg" alt="" /><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/vs-lumberjocks.com/q448kt6.jpg" alt="" />Thanks for reading my post. The main pictures in full resolution are also posted at <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mrlaughingbrook/albums/72157712543557228">https://www.flickr.com/photos/mrlaughingbrook/albums/72157712543557228</a>. Comments or questions are welcome. I'll post the next one in a day or so…<div class="feedflare"><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/lumberjocks-projects?a=v2f91bc8Sfc:Y64qC-uBd7E:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/lumberjocks-projects?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/lumberjocks-projects?a=v2f91bc8Sfc:Y64qC-uBd7E:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/lumberjocks-projects?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/lumberjocks-projects?a=v2f91bc8Sfc:Y64qC-uBd7E:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/lumberjocks-projects?i=v2f91bc8Sfc:Y64qC-uBd7E:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a></div>

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