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Started by Larry, November 25, 2014, 08:19:59 PM

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Larry

The boss suggested I had probably made plenty of ammo boxes and could switch to something more feminine just any time.







A bit harder to build than normal and I made a couple of mistakes.  She hasn't seen it yet...maybe I'll surprise her as I think we have a holiday coming up. :) 

I'll crank out a few more, than back to ammo boxes :D.
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WDH

Catalpa and walnut  ???

Very beautiful, Sir. 
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tule peak timber

Very nice...elegant. Ash and walnut ?
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POSTON WIDEHEAD

How jew do dat Larry?  say_what
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Dave Shepard

Looked more like black locust to me, but I've never seen any catalpa lumber.
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beenthere

Very high quality. Catalpa pops into my mind too.
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Larry

Yes, it is catalpa.  I've been playing around with using it the last few months as I've never used it before.  Finish is SW pre-cat CAB acrylic lacquer in gloss sheen.  It imparts no color or tint to the wood so its pretty natural.  First time I've ever used the gloss, but I've used massive amounts of the duller sheens.

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WmFritz

Absolutely Stunning, Larry.

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beenthere

How much ammo will it hold?
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Larry

Actually I was thinking it would be a nice box to put on the nightstand with her gun in it. :D :D  She wouldn't appreciate that gesture. ;D
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Magicman

Nice lines and very elegant.   :)
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Bill Gaiche

Very nice Larry. If the word get out about the box, then its going to be a while before you do any amo boxes. bg

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WDH

The wooden pull is a classy addition.  It is all so nicely made.
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gimpy

Can't call that feminine. I'd be proud to own one.
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CHARLIE

Absolutely beautiful and great craftsmanship.  Everything I make has mistakes in them. I just don't tell anyone and no one seems to notice them but me.  :)  I like your design and especially the handle. Two thumbs up! 8)
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LaneC

That is one fine box. That is an understatement, but that is all I can think of. I have to ask. Is the opener glued on the box? Even the opener with the metal in it is super nice.
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Larry

The aluminum between the walnut slices has a 1/2" long tab on it.  I filed teeth on the edges of the tab and glued it with epoxy into a mortise on the top.  In real life, it looks like the ellipse pull is floating on the top.
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Lud

As said by others, nice lines, quality design and subtle touches.  Bravo! 8) 8) 8)
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LaneC

That is an excellent idea and very nice.
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jamesamd

What to say? It is a work of Art!
Another great job,Larry ;)
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hackberry jake

Very nice! I need to come and get some more of that catalpa from you!
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Andries

I'll add to the Bravos, sir. Craftsmanship in every detail.
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Larry

I raised the table saw blade the max and cranked it over 10 degrees.  I tried a couple of different angles and 10 just looked the best.  My table saw is right tilt.  I made a quicky fence to put on the left side.  It was extra high so I could safely hold the top.  That worked fine.

The side inserts are also ripped to the same 10 degree angle.  They were so small I could neither safely or accurately rip them on the saw.  I can do the same thing using the edge sander with a jig.  It's safe and easy so that's how I will do the side inserts on future boxes.

Larry, making useful and beautiful things out of the most environmental friendly material on the planet.

We need to insure our customers understand the importance of our craft.

Andries

Thanks for the reply, and the boss will be happy I'm sure.
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terrifictimbersllc

Very nice, inspiring too, to get back to my workbench.   Your photos are also excellent, do you have a booth set up or how do you get that background condition?
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Jemclimber

As others have said, it's beautiful.  Can I ask how you joined the end grain mitered corners?
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Larry

The shop is evenly illuminated with fluorescent fixtures.  The background is a piece of roll paper available in different colors at places like Hobby Lobby.  For supplemental lighting I use two cheap clamp on reflectors with CFL's.  One was on each side of the box and I just adjusted them until the shadows were visible but not too harsh.  I also sharpened the detail and optimized the size for the forum  using Gimp software.

How to make the corners was a puzzle.  As we all know, end grain glue ups are not that strong.  I built a jig to rip a vertical slot in the miter using the table saw.  It did work but there was error in my jig or setup and the joint came out skewed.  It was not acceptable.  Next I cut the slots with a router bit in my Bridgeport milling machine.  That worked great but it takes time to crank the Bridgeport head over to a 45 degree angle than back to vertical.  That's how I did the box pictured.

On future boxes I thought a lock miter would be the ticket so I bought a shaper cuter.  I've been trying it the last few days and not all that happy with it, mainly because of the way it looks.  Right now I'm back to messing with the Bridgeport.  I found a cuter I can use to duplicate the shape of biscuit.  With the biscuit being completely hidden and the Bridgeport accuracy in cutting the joint, I'm going in this direction on the next boxes.
Larry, making useful and beautiful things out of the most environmental friendly material on the planet.

We need to insure our customers understand the importance of our craft.

Delawhere Jack

What Larry didn't mention is that the box was not built in inches or centimeters, but in Eley Tenex 50rd cartridge box increments.  :D

That is a fine piece of craftsmanship.

Jemclimber

Thanks,  I guess I need to buy a Bridgeport now.  ;D
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Just Me

Very nice Larry! I like that it is of a unique design, and the pull is a nice touch.

PM me your address and I will send you a piece of Cocabolo for your next pull. It needs no finish at all, just sand finely and take it to the buffing wheel. I make entry door pulls out of it on commercial doors and it never shows wear.

Larry, the other one....

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