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Simple and Fun Flower Boxes
I again was looking for something different to do so I've been building some Flower boxes. The CNC Carving definitely adds to the outcome. I figured I could sell these but have been giving them...
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Lockable Box
This is a lock box as requested by my grandson, to "keep his sister out of his stuff". Well the design took off and this is the result. I an a retired design engineer so I just could not stop. I put...
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Design journal: A tea box gets a face lift
2 commentsRevisiting an old design is a great opportunity to push the envelope, even if you were happy with the first try.
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Jewelry Box Recycled White Oak and Cedar
1 commentThe box was made from recycled white oak flooring and offcuts from a cedar fencing project. New to box making I wanted to test my latest shop jig for cutting mitres. I joined the sides using the...
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Arts & Crafts Box
3 commentsAn Arts and Crafts box of quarter sawn white oak with spladed sides The spladed dovetails were very challenging as saw guides weren't really practical. Square pins are ebony. Finish is fumed...
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McGregor's Box
Traditionally called Lady's Workbox. The piece was designed for modern use. It has two compartments for keys, watches, wallets and purses. Made out of Mahagony, Birds Eye Maple, Curly Maple, and...
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Action Figure Cabinet
1 commentIt's a custom furniture ordered by our client, Mr. Yono and family. It is special made for his son who loves to collect action figures. When we thought about "action figure" we thought about...
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Shane's Backyard Workshop
This blueprint consists of a overall close to perfect workshop. As you can see I laid out all of my machines and materials in a orderly fashion in a letter C shape. Starting at the bottom you pick...
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Decorative Boxes
1 commentDecorative Hardwood boxes, made with a minimal amount of tools. Each box takes at least 5-7 days to cut, glue and sand. I use maple, Peruvian walnut, honduran and other types of rosewood, cherry...
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Rope handle spices up a tea box
7 commentsJust a simple dovetailed box with a rope to keep it closed.
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Signature series one of a kind boxes
2 commentsWe create one of a kind exotic wood boxes, some are combined with copper repousse. We select the most unusual hardwoods for their color and figure to create our sculptural and functional...
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Built-In Cherry Office - Baby Huntboard
Tabletop baby huntboard for all those little things that get lost during the busy workday. A part of a larger rear desk of a full floor matching home office in Brookline Ma. Cherry handrubber...
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Dovetailed Walnut Keepsake Box
This dovetailed walnut box was a gift to celebrate a neighbor's second child and presented as her baby's keepsake box. Generally inspired by early English arts and crafts designs, the shape and...
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Walnut & Bloodwood Necklace Chest
3 commentsBuilt to match a smaller jewelry chest of the same design and materials, this chest was made at the request of a client who wanted a larger chest made expressly for necklaces. The chest is made of...
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Walnut & Spalted Maple Box
1 commentThis is a simple walnut and spalted maple box that offers an interesting twist. To highlight the beautiful piece of walnut from which the box is made, the legs of the box arenbspcarved...
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Ash & Walnut Jewelry Chest
2 commentsThis jewelry chest is made of ash and walnut with bloodwood handles for the seven interior trays. The case and the trays are lined with dark-brown suede cloth. The chest sits within...
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Brookwood Box
7 commentsWHITE OAK MACHINIST BOX Zebra wood with custom aluminum handles. Box lid latches internally and secures the drawers by a quarter turn on main knob. Side handles are built into the frame to...
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Blanket Chest
A raised panel blanket chest done in red oak with hand carved tree designs in both end panels. Stiffeners are attached using a tapered sliding dovetail.
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San Diego guild show shines again
The San Diego Fine Woodworkers Association put on another great woodworking expo at the Del Mar County Fairgrounds this year.
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Dog Crate
Red Oak and Maple Ply with Formica interior. Stained with Minwax and 3 coats of Clear Shellac. Door lifts like the old garage doors before they had multiple hinges. Simply place thumbs on...
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