First box - Woodworking Talk

Dvoigt · 07-01-2009, 01:07 PM

here is the first box that I have made.... i plan on making many many more.... it is Oak with a Walnut top, and oak handle. I had some trouble getting the bottoms to sit in nicely. They are 1/4 oak and I cut a dado in all the sides, I had a slight alignment problem and the bottom was alittle warped.... but all in all it came out ok. It is about 3ish" high, and 8ish" long

I made 2 and gave one to my dad as a fathers day gift. My dad had given me the wood, which he got from my grandpa after he passed away about 8 years ago. My dad gave it to me as I got more involved in wood.

JEC559 · 07-01-2009, 03:44 PM

Nice Job! I love walnut. With the wood being from family members I am sure it makes it extra special.

rocklobster · 07-01-2009, 06:19 PM

Good lookin' box. I made a photo box a while back with a bottom like yours and had similar issues, but it also came out okay. The joinery on your corners looks nice and tight.

Rob

jdixon · 07-01-2009, 06:34 PM

That looks really nice and I'll bet your dad was very happy to get it. Great use of wood that had been in the family!

john

Jason W · 07-01-2009, 08:24 PM

Thats a good looking box and a very nice way to compliment your dad by using some wood he gave you. Great job!

firehawkmph · 07-01-2009, 09:18 PM

DV,
Nice looking box, everything came out nice, along with a touching story.
Mike Hawkins

red · 07-02-2009, 09:53 AM

Very nice!

Red

Kenbo · 07-03-2009, 08:14 AM

Looks great!! I'm sure that your father loved it, especially knowing where the wood came from. That's 3 generations of wood owner there. Sentimental value is high on that one I'm sure.
Ken