In this Video Workshop, watch as Michael Cullen shows you how to build his bandsawn boxes. They are quick to make, requiring no measuring, no joinery, and almost no planning. In this project series, you’ll watch as Cullen takes you through all of the steps to make three boxes, a simple four-walled box, a textured and painted saddle-lidded box, and a textured two-walled box.
Produced by Matt Kenney
Video by Gary Junken and Ben Strano
Editing by Jeff Roos
Michael begins carving the saddle lid box with his ripple pattern along the top. Then turns to his 5/30 gouge to texture the sides of the box. This isn't work…
The painting and finishing process of the saddle lid box is where it really starts to sing. Mixing milk paint, layering it, and finally rubbing out the finish bring the…
The last of the three boxes is started with the cutting and assembly of the two walled box. The simple form exemplifies the elegance of Michael's technique for these beautiful…
In the final episode of the series Michael Cullen finishes the two walled box with a carving marathon adding his signature texture the this beautiful box.
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