My latest Humidor (lots of pics)

[Bill Wyko]

I'd like to say thanks to all of you. It's nice to show my work to people that really understand the passion of wood working and the skill it takes to achieve the results. Many people will look at a piece and say that's nice but to have a conversation with them about what it takes to build it can sometimes be like talking to yourself. Granted i always appreciate a compliment, I really enjoy a conversation with knowledgable woodworkers such as yourselves. Thanks again everyone.

[Raymond Fries]

The picture says it all.

[John Revilla]

Hi Bill,
Another masterpiece eh! I really admire your imagination and craftsmanship, Sir. When I grow up, I wanna be a woodworker like you.......maybe just half of your talent is more than enough for an amateur like me. You the man. Godspeed.

[Bill Wyko]

Thanks John. One way you can start doing this type of work is invest in some Incra products. I used the Incra LS fence to make the joints on the corners, my miter1000se to make the miter cuts and the Incra hinge crafter to make the hinges. I also used my Festool Domino to join the miters and the center of the lid. I probably sound like a sales rep but I just really do like the features the tools have that allow me to do this kind of work. I get no compensation from any of the tool companies (unfortunately)

[Dennis Peacock]

Beautiful and stunning come to mind Bill..!!!!! Beautiful work my friend.

[Bill Wyko]

Thanks Dennis. I really appreciate the compliments from you and everyone. It really makes it worth doing.

[Dylan Smith]

That's purty

A very nice job.

[Mark Valsi]

Man, I am IMPRESSED !!

just making those joints on pieces of scrap wood is nerve wracking !!

trying it on great wood, would knock me out

[Bill Wyko]

I will be honest. My first try wasn't up to my standards so I cut all 4 corners off and started over. Just made the box a little smaller. Dimentionally this worked out better too. The box joints were off very slightly so they had to go. The corners I cut off might make someone nice pen blanks though.

[Will Blick]

Bill, those joints aren't in the Incra book, are they? Is this something you dreamed up? could you elaborate?

[Bill Wyko]

Bill, those joints aren't in the Incra book, are they? Is this something you dreamed up? could you elaborate?

Sure, This joint is the Double, Double Box Joint. The difference is I round it over instead of leaving it square. These are pretty tricky to get right. It took me 2 tries on all 4 of the corners on this one. Second time was a charm.

[Will Blick]

Ahh, the ol Double Double Box with Round-over, now I remember :-) I think the round-over is what tricks our visuals...

[Bill Wyko]

The customer wanted a Musical note on the Humidor. I hand made this Gaboon Ebony note. Do you guys like it with or without?

[Brian Effinger]

I like it with it. It identifies the front of the box and you know from which side it opens.

[Jack Camillo]

without the note looks better to me