Llama Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 I picked up some maple and walnut from Kettle Moraine Hardwoods this morning. It was super busy!! These are for a commissioned job. The project calls for ten boxes, five maple and the other walnut. They will be stackable. I haven't 100% decided how they will stack. I think I'll do something like in the attached pic. This may change as I'd like to use plywood for the bottoms. Anyway, here is a quick shot of my haul today. I wanted to get more wood, but being so busy I decided I'll go back in a few days for the stuff I want for my stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlinwi202 Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 Glad to hear they were busy, they are good people. On a side note, what table saw do you have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted February 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 They are awesome people. Even though they were too busy to breath, (literally running back and forth) they still took the time to deal with me. I have the Ridgid TS. I am sure it is the current model... I've had mine for about 2 years now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pghmyn Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 Rabbet on top and bottom, but on opposite sites? Maybe 45 degree angles on top and bottom like French cleats would act? Just thinking out loud. Nice picks, by the way. Resawing, or are they wide enough? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted February 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 Here's the final sketch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 How you gonna build those without a workbench? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southwood Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 How you gonna build those without a workbench? Ouch!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted February 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 Yep! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 At least youre not building without friends. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted February 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 At least youre not building without friends. I ask questions because I don't know everything. I take crap because, well, I deserve it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 I just wanna see the FrankenShaker come to life! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted February 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 Me too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 I just wanna see the FrankenShaker come to life! He's got to build the boxes so he can reach the top first.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted February 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 What the hell is going in here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southwood Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 What the hell is going in here Me thinks it's your weekend in the barrel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris H Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 I think you can use plywood bottoms and get your stack-ability. I can't tell from your sketch up, but cut equal rabbits on top and bottom of the box, make it about half the depth of your plywood (assuming 1/2" ply, 1/4 rabbit.) Then you just cut the plywood to fit inside the rabbits, and theoretically, they should stack nicely. You may need to sand the ply just a bit so the fit isn't too tight, but production should be really easy this way, just two dado cuts down each side of your side boards (before cross cutting) and you will have perfect joints, and boxes. Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted February 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 I got my lumber thicknessed today, well tonight. busy day, but managed to get something done in the shop! I have decided (with some coaxing, thanks TIODS) to miter and spline these. Here is a test piece I did in poplar to get over my hesitance with mitering these... I was overthinking them way too much! The Incra 1000HD is a genius! Well, here's some wood... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 Nice! Happy to toss ideas around with you Mel.. I look forward to seeing them when complete! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopnhack Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 Going to look nice, the miter and spline will be very strong. How large is the bottom? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted February 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 Thanks!! The inside dimension is basically 12x12". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 You sumbitch I told you to spline! Even went so far to suggest a dovetailed spline as a much more exciting option. Where's my credit brah 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted February 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 Crap... Um, Freddie said it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 You sumbitch I told you to spline! Even went so far to suggest a dovetailed spline as a much more exciting option. Where's my credit brah Crap... Um, Freddie said it too. Sure Freddie, steal all my thunder 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopnhack Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 Well I was thinking it!!! :-P You guys are too much :-) Mel, are you using a 1/4" ply for the bottom or some other alternative? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted February 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 I'm thinking of 1/4" ply, or hardboard with a piece of felt on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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