Category Archives: Lidded Finger Joint Box

Mortises Two Ways

Posted on October 22, 2013 by woodworksbyjohn

Well, I suppose this title shows you I’ve been watching too many episodes of Chopped where they prepare the mystery basket ingredients two ways! While finishing up the last series of boxes I needed to cut mortises for the lid … Continue reading →

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Macacauba Box Complete

Posted on October 18, 2013 by woodworksbyjohn

Ever find that whenever you think you’ve completed a project you stop and say “‘except for ……..!” That’s what just crossed my mind as I put in the title to this post. I need to line the bottom of the … Continue reading →

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Work Continues — Planes, Raised Panels, & Routers

Posted on October 10, 2013 by woodworksbyjohn

Now, that’s what I like seeing — a pile of shavings made with a bronze smooth plane. No dust or no noise (other than the radio) and a shimmering piece of wood! What I’m doing here is smoothing both the … Continue reading →

Posted in Lidded Finger Joint Box, Lidded Finger Joint Box, Types of Boxes | Tagged Black Limba, Etsy custom order, Lie-Nielsen Rabbet Block Plane, Lie-Nielsen Smooth Planne, Raised Panel Lid, Stanley #271 Router Plane, Wood Whisperer | 2 Comments

Forgot about the Complexity!

Posted on October 8, 2013 by woodworksbyjohn

Here’s where I am on the current series of boxes. The custom order one is the reddish colored Macacauba with the clamp on it. Next to it is a speculation project that is made of Birdseye Maple. In the background … Continue reading →

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Latest Custom Order from Etsy

Posted on October 4, 2013 by woodworksbyjohn

Just as I thought I was getting a break and could concentrate on the upcoming Summerlin Art Festival I had a request from the Etsy store for a custom box. Really, this isn’t a complaint — I love getting those special … Continue reading →

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