The Baileigh Industrial "build us a box" Woodworking Contest, Win $1,600 !!!!!!

[Bill Wyko]

The contrasting woods really kick it up a notch, looking good.

[Jon Lanier]

I'd love to learn how to make a hinge like that. You must do a How-To video!!!

[Dick Bipes]

I'd love to learn how to make a hinge like that. You must do a How-To video!!!

If you're referring to the hinge in my box, I would like very much to put together a video on design and construction, but I don't think that I have enough time. Including this box, I have three projects that need to be finished in three days, as I will be travelling after that. I don't think I can complete a video by then - maybe after the contest deadline.

[Keith Outten]

Every box design so far has been incredibly creative and each has an innovative approach. Only one week left in the contest so good luck to everyone!
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[Dick Bipes]

Here's one more photo before I (hopefully!) post the completed project. This one shows the purpose of my box.

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[Jon Lanier]

Anytime would be good for a How To video. Thanks

[Matt Mitman]

That's probably the nicest router bit storage I've ever seen, sure beats my "drop them in a drawer" method I currently use

Finished the latch mechanism, hinges, and some minor inlay bits last night, so about ready to start assembling mine, just need to do another coat of finish on the labyrinth board first (since I cant once the glass is in place). Still trying to figure out what to do with the interior though...

[Matt Mitman]

Got everything in clamps now, so on to putting on the finish (probably Waterlox) tomorrow. Very nearly assembled the lid without finishing the interior. Had just put glue on pieces and started to assemble them when I realized it would be entirely enclosed and unfinishable in a few moments. Needless to say, I'd have been just a *touch* annoyed if I'd not caught that

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[Aaron Cerkas]

Every box design so far has been incredibly creative and each has an innovative approach. Only one week left in the contest so good luck to everyone!
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I second this! Very talented and creative woodworkers you have here. Surprising to see the amount of time put into some of these pieces as well. The love of woodworking runs in the blood!

[Bill Wyko]

Whew, worked into the late hours last night lining the inside of my box. I have to stay at my dads house Sunday & Monday nights so I really have to pour it on. Looking good everyone!!!

[Baileigh Inc]

Got everything in clamps now, so on to putting on the finish (probably Waterlox) tomorrow. Very nearly assembled the lid without finishing the interior. Had just put glue on pieces and started to assemble them when I realized it would be entirely enclosed and unfinishable in a few moments. Needless to say, I'd have been just a *touch* annoyed if I'd not caught that

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Holy cow! Good job

[Dick Bipes]

Surprising to see the amount of time put into some of these pieces as well.

You sound like my spouse!

[Matt Mitman]

hinges attached, latch mechanism tested to be 100% functional Little more sanding to do until I can start putting finish on, but wanted to see how things were going to look so sprayed with mineral spirits and snapped a few more shots. These'll be the last before the final non-phonecam ones when its finished.

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[Dick Bipes]

Matt, that looks awesome! I just applied the top coat finish on mine. I like to use a spray can for the top coat on small projects like this one. I'm working on a video to show some of the design and build process.

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[Matt Mitman]

yep, I grabbed a rattle can of spray lacquer yesterday for the labyrinth part, didn't want to have to clean my spray guns for that small a project.

That stain really makes yours pop, the uniform color was the one thing I wasn't a big fan of, that helped a lot with it