davewyo Posted July 20, 2015 Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 Coop asked for this...so blame him. I am always hesitant to post a project journal. It puts the pressure on for me to complete something that is presentable to the forum, plus I figure that it will be uninteresting to most people who have a modicum of woodworking skills since it's only a basic box. Still...here we go again. I hope you enjoy. If I ruin the thing, and never finish, don't be surprised. Plenty of my projects don't come to fruition. Many times I screw something up which I can't repair and at the same time I can't tolerate the look of the mistake and therefore I don't try to salvage the project. Most times I start over, sometimes not. Sometimes I engage in an immediate do-over, but it can also lead to moving on to the next project (and the next series of screw-ups). With all that said... I'm feeling the pressure. My plan was to make a couple of gift boxes for a couple of weddings I had coming around. In October it's my brother's turn. The last gift box needed for the month of June turned out well, so I have been mulling over how to complete a second "wedding worthy" box. My solution to the dilemma of doing good enough and getting it done soon so the finish can gas off before it makes its debut is to make a few boxes and perhaps one will be good enough. Right now I'm working on a Bocote box which is directly based upon my successful box. I've cut the four sides and I think I may be decided on a bottom, but I'm up in the air about the lid. I started out with this lumber: http:// and I'm working on some lay-out for a possible lid. http:// Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted July 20, 2015 Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 I think you put too much pressure on yourself! It's looking great! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlinwi202 Posted July 20, 2015 Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 Don't point out what could go wrong. It will look great and we are glad you are sharing. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted July 20, 2015 Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 Very nice, Dave. I am jealous if those clean miters. This should turn out beautifully! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneymack Posted July 20, 2015 Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 Looking good Dave ! Im sure it will turn out great!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted July 20, 2015 Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 This better be finished I want to see that grain come to life 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinF Posted July 20, 2015 Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 This better be finished I want to see that grain come to life NOW DROP AND GIVE ME 20 CROSS CUTS!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madkrafter Posted July 20, 2015 Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 It's all going to be just fine! "Slow is Fast" as they say. In 30 years of woodworking, I still manage to make mistakes. It's how you recover and cover up those mistakes that makes you a good woodworker! On many projects, the best thing I've discovered is to take a break, think ahead a bit and consider the next move (or 2). Good luck. Looking good so far. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted July 20, 2015 Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 Dave, I think others are wrong and you're right. The Pressure is definately on! But you've put yourself in front of a pretty non critical audience so that will help. All kidding aside, as good as the last one turned out, I'm definately looking forward to this one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinF Posted July 20, 2015 Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 Dave, I think others are wrong and you're right. The Pressure is definately on! But you've put yourself in front of a pretty non critical audience so that will help. to expand on coops "help" let me remind you how expensive that exotic wood is... Don't screw up, it'll cost you a fortune! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted July 21, 2015 Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 Suweetttt. I absolutely love the look of bocote. I've never worked it but do look forward to it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted July 21, 2015 Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 Looking good ! Bocote can be polished to a shine without any finish. It's so hard and dense . But watch out for chip out on unsupported cross cuts . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewyo Posted July 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 I worked a bit on the lid inlay. ">http:// ">http://http://s722.photobucket.com/user/davewyo/media/IMG_1088_zpsmfeflref.jpg.html'> 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 I like that pattern, Dave! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Cancelleri Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 I love that lid inlay. Simple and elegant, with a slight chamfer or roundover it'd be badass! Don't give pressure yourself to make it look like a million bucks. I've made errors during a build, I highlight my errors and discuss how I fixed them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 I like your style. I just used that pattern on a box top recently also. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 I worked a bit on the lid inlay.">http:// ">http://I likes it a whole bunch! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 Ensure kind of wood is the top? I've got some lace wood with that pattern but wrong color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 Very cool! That will look awesome with finish! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewyo Posted July 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 Ensure kind of wood is the top? I've got some lace wood with that pattern but wrong color. Yeah that's Lacewood. I think "Lacewood" has several different varieties. This is sort of a pale pinkish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewyo Posted July 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2015 Today I glued up the box: http:// Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted July 25, 2015 Report Share Posted July 25, 2015 That top really looks like it's going to pop awesome with finish! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted July 25, 2015 Report Share Posted July 25, 2015 That top really looks like it's going to pop awesome with finish! Agreed. Can't wait to see it come to life. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted July 25, 2015 Report Share Posted July 25, 2015 Ensure kind of wood is the top? I've got some lace wood with that pattern but wrong color. You may have leopardwood then. Looks just like lacewood only it's darker. Like this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted July 25, 2015 Report Share Posted July 25, 2015 Eric I think you may be right. Mine is much closer to your picture. A bit lighter but small looking formations. Not large ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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