Craftsmanship in Wood

Dan McC wrote:Well the router gouge kind of demoralized me a bit so I set this project aside for a couple weeks.

I sympathize with you. I have let my toolbox project lay for a few weeks because I became frustrated making the trays. I am just getting back to it now.

Oh yeah, that looks fine! Keep up the good work.

I wonder if I am the only one still working on this?!

I finished the fox wedged tenons to secure the end caps. I need to do a bit of planing on it to clean up some saw marks and tear out, then it is lid time!

I have discovered that I don't really like the black limba, it is very soft, the end grain is extremely difficult to work.

That box is looking very nice. It doesn't matter at all whether you are the only person working on the project or not - only that you are working on it. Better to try and fail than to not try at all. I still have an interior box to make for my toolbox.

Again, great job!

Dan McC wrote:I wonder if I am the only one still working on this?!

I finished the fox wedged tenons to secure the end caps. I need to do a bit of planing on it to clean up some saw marks and tear out, then it is lid time!

I have discovered that I don't really like the black limba, it is very soft, the end grain is extremely difficult to work.

Your not the only one ... I'm still at : ) Been really busy with my new born son and moving back to Hawaii for the winter ... made some progress and will post some pictures soon .... By the way excellent job on your box !!!

Charles,

Looking forward to some pictures! Glad I am not the only last one.

Right now I am working on the mortices in the lid for the dovetailed tenons. I'm still at it!

Dan

Hey, both you guys are to be congratulated for tackling the project and continuing to see it through. Well done!!

~C

Actually a bit further along than the pics show ... back in Japan till the new year so will continue with this project when I return .
All the parts are cut and ready to go . ; )

Aloha ,
Charles

Good for you - nice to see someone working on the toolbox. You're making great progress!!

Hello Chris,
I am working on the toolbox and am nearing the assembly stage for the base of the box. Available time seems to evaporate, but I am enjoying the project. I'll try to send a few pictures or send via email later.
Regards, Dean.