Pics of my first bandsaw box

[Ryan Bess]

Hello all,
I know everyone here likes pictures, so I thought I'd throw some in the mix. I was asked to build a bandsaw box as a gift, so I dived in and gave it a try. It turned out to be a rewarding project and I intend to build more. I made this one from quarter sawn cherry and finished it with Minwax Tung Oil Finish (4 coats). Any comments or suggestions from other bandsaw box builders?
Ryan

[Grant Wilkinson]

That is very fine, indeed, Ryan.

I've done a few now, but nothing as artistic as yours.

How did you do the drawer? From the pic, I can't quite tell if it is one piece or a glue up.

[Ryan Bess]

Grant,
I sawed through the "raindrop" section along the grain to hide the cut line. Then I took the "drop" piece and resawed the sides off and cut a bowl out of the middle. (Which is how I assume most are built?) It is difficult, as you know, to hide the glue up lines, but I enjoyed the challenge.
Ryan

[Larry Fox]

wow - that is really, really cool. Nice work.

[Don Bullock]

Ryan, that's a beautiful box. The design, wood selection and execution are great. Congratulations of your first piece.

[Jim Becker]

Very nice work, Ryan!

[Peter Stahl]

Ryan, Very nice, I really like the design!

[Ryan Bess]

Thanks, guys! I really appreciate the compliments from fellow woodworkers.

[Michael Schwartz]

How did you start the cut on the inside of the first peice, The only way I can think of is that you broke the blade and brazed it back together.

[Alan Tolchinsky]

Ryan, I love that box, the shape and finish are great. One thing I do with mine is add a contrasting drawer pull. With cherry I use walnut or maple. They are fun to do but the sanding.... Do you have an osscillating sander? Great job! Alan

[Ryan Bess]

Michael,
If you look very closely (pic 1031a) at the point of the "raindrop", you will see the grain line does not line up perfectly. This is because I simply cut into the "raindrop" area, removed what would become the box, and glued the joint back together.
Ryan

[Ryan Bess]

Alan,
I think contrasting wood handles would be beautiful. I decided not to put a handle on this box because the overall scale is so small. I would love to see pics of any of the boxes you have made. I wonder if there is a small "cult" of woodworkers out there that love making these little boxes?
I do not have a spindle sander....yet. If I make even a couple more of these I should probably invest in one.
Ryan

[Alan Tolchinsky]

Ryan, Here are a couple I did awhile ago using cherry and walnut. I've given most of mine away to my kids. I like to use flocking inside the drawers. I like the way it looks and it cuts down on the sanding. Oh, these are from Lois Ventura's (?) book on bandsaw boxes.

[Pat Germain]

Well, aint I the biscuit. I've never heard of a bandsaw box before, but boy do I like 'em! These are just the kind of projects I would like to make.

I'm sure glad I found this forum. I used to look for projects and most of what I'd find was downright lame.

Now I just have to buy that bandsaw. My local Woodcraft just got a new Rikon 14" in stock last week. Hmmmm...

[Ryan Bess]

Alan,
Great pics & great boxes! The result with walnut is beautiful. I have lots of 8/4 walnut in my storage room - I guess I know what I'll be working on this weekend.......
Ryan