Holiday Boxes
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Lew
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It's no wonder they're in demand. Absolutely beautiful. Your craftsmanship and creativity are inspiring.
Jim15
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Those look great.
mark james
IAP Collection, Curator
I really those, thanks for sharing. Very inspirational. 
jttheclockman
Member
I have always loved these type things. Very well done and do show us the finished product. There is many different woodworking techniques in these. I am a sucker for nice scroll saw work. Somewhere on my to do list these are and have been on it. Good way to use up alot of stock. Nice combination of woods and when a finish is applied they will jump and pop.
May I ask what do people use them for??
May I ask what do people use them for??
I have a pattern for the ribbons, I just use an appropriate forstner bit to remove the majority of the material of the ID's and then use a flush cutting route bit with a bearing to cut to final size. The outside I cut on my bandsaw and sand them to size with a disc sander. They could all be done on a scroll saw as well, but I'm not very proficient as a scroller.
Woodchipper
Member
The boxes are amazing. Motivates me to use my Rockler box finger jig. KenB259, thanks for the info. Love the ribbons!
Members, does anyone know of a video/tutorial for this? Seems I have seen one somewhere.
Members, does anyone know of a video/tutorial for this? Seems I have seen one somewhere.
jttheclockman
Member
Well Ken you fooled me. You did those and did not use a scrollsaw. Your talent is even more impressive. These were designed for the scrollsaw. There is many variations of open weave boxes as well as different shaped boxes designed to be cut with a scrollsaw. A++ man.
Hippie3180
Member
Amazing!!
egnald
Member
These are simply gorgeous. Outstanding work. I can see why you have had special requests! - Dave
Alan Morrison
Member
Very good, Ken. I've made a few boxes like that, though cut the ribbons on the scroll saw and overlaid them on the top and sides.
Laminating the ribbons in the box is a good idea, maybe will try that if I make any more.
Laminating the ribbons in the box is a good idea, maybe will try that if I make any more.
I've seen some with the ribbons on top, although they still look nice, I prefer them inlaid into the box. My new drum sander sure came in handy making these.
Mostly for decoration, but some have told me they use them for jewelry boxes and others for candy boxes. They are 6 x 6 by about 2 1/2 high, not counting the ribbons.
MRDucks2
Member
I have always enjoyed your work on these boxes in particular, Ken.
Pete275
Member
Those are absolutely beautiful. Just curious, do you sell them or just make them for friends and family?
Wayne
Wayne
I sell them, once I get retired, 29 days, but who's counting, I'll have more time and probably add them to our Etsy shop. I have very little on there at the moment.
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Woodchipper
Member
Good luck with retirement. You will wonder when you had time to work! AMHIK.
howsitwork
Member
Don't tellSWMBO you've retired for a few months ! More workshop time , less stress
Absolutely beautiful boxes as well though
Smokey S
Member
Woza! Those are just awesome…….Smokey
Woodchipper
Member
Sing in gift shop: Retirement- Twice the husband and half the money.
KMCloonan
Member
Those boxes are awesome Ken. I can't wait to see a picture of them finished.
jttheclockman
Member
Hope you show us the finished product. Also what is your Etsy shop name. Have to look you up.