Just a simple little box of Cherry

[steven c newman]

Resaw some boards of Cherry, hand cut some finger joints, make a raised panel for the top.....Just a small, simple box...
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Brass plated laych to close the lid
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Some brass hinges for the back.
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Three coats of finish....1st, BLO/Varnish, mixed @ 70/30, then two coats of a clear gloss varnish, with a rubbing out after each. Needs the final rub down before the delivery, next Sunday...

[Jay Aubuchon]

Nice. What did you use for the bottom?

[steven c newman]

Bottom was a glue up of some pine 1xs I had on hand..
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And used a Stanley 45 to add tongues on the sides. They match the groove the same plane made( different cutter) in the sides.

[Jay Jolliffe]

Great job on the box...I like the cherry..

[Frederick Skelly]

Very nice Sir. Loved that shine!

[John Huber]

This box is a great example of beauty-in-simplicity. The wood, the proportions, and the finish make a beautiful heirloom!