I'm about to drop off a few of my boxes to a couple of local galleries and thought I'd snap some pictures before I separate them. Some of you may notice a never-before-seen bandsaw box that I call "St. Louis." More details and photos of this box to come as it's still drying from a fresh coat of oil. Most of these bandsaw boxes can be purchased on my Etsy page.
My inventory for Saturday's Maker's Mart at Artomatic 419! This will be my second official indie craft show here in Toledo. Items include cutting boards, wine displays, pencil holders, bandsaw boxes and Super Mario made out of wood.
Maker's Mart is a one day indie craft fair that will feature over 50 handmade vendors from all over the Midwest. Maker's Mart is produced by your favorite crafty friends at Handmade Toledo.
Maker's Mart will be held inside of Artomatic 419! at 830 N Summit Street in Toledo, Ohio. Saturday, April 20, 2013 from 11 a.m - 11 p.m.
Twitter friend Cory Hoehn makes his own version of my Fresno and Tennessee bandsaw boxes. Made from walnut and plywood with flocked interiors. Looks great, thanks for sending me pics! If anybody else has pictures of bandsaw boxes inspired by me, please send them my way. I'd love to share them with everybody.
I'm about to drop off a few of my boxes to a couple of local galleries and thought I'd snap some pictures before I separate them. Some of you may notice a never-before-seen bandsaw box that I call "St. Louis." More details and photos of this box to come as it's still drying from a fresh coat of oil. Most of these bandsaw boxes can be purchased on my Etsy page.
My inventory for Saturday's Maker's Mart at Artomatic 419! This will be my second official indie craft show here in Toledo. Items include cutting boards, wine displays, pencil holders, bandsaw boxes and Super Mario made out of wood.
Maker's Mart is a one day indie craft fair that will feature over 50 handmade vendors from all over the Midwest. Maker's Mart is produced by your favorite crafty friends at Handmade Toledo.
Maker's Mart will be held inside of Artomatic 419! at 830 N Summit Street in Toledo, Ohio. Saturday, April 20, 2013 from 11 a.m - 11 p.m.
Twitter friend Cory Hoehn makes his own version of my Fresno and Tennessee bandsaw boxes. Made from walnut and plywood with flocked interiors. Looks great, thanks for sending me pics! If anybody else has pictures of bandsaw boxes inspired by me, please send them my way. I'd love to share them with everybody.
I’m always trying to find new ways of designing bandsaw boxes using techniques and styles that nobody else has done before. So today I came with the idea of designing one from the side and not the front. I also want to incorporate a bowl on the top to make it multi purpose.
I’m always looking for inspiration in other objects to incorporate into my designs and today I thought about trying to work in the profile of a whale. As you can see from the sketch below, my design started with a shape similar to a whale but morphed into something else, something more geometric. I always start with a pencil and paper and once I finalize a design, I move into Adobe Illustrator. This may not be final design but it’s a start that I plan on modifying and shaping into something I find visually pleasing.
I plan on updating this post throughout the day as I come up with new ideas. My goal is to finalize a design and start glueing up the bandsaw blank this evening. If all goes well, I want to have this box completed before I take off for Woodworking in America next Thursday.
After staring at the above drawing for a couple of hours I wasn't convinced that the design was good enough. So I decided to ditch the idea and come up with a design from the top down. This new drawing is a perfect circle with 4 pizza slice like drawers. This would be affixed to a lazy Susan base and spin around. The drawers would need to be cut and assembled piece by piece unlike a traditional bandsaw box drawer. This design could also lend itself to some veneering which I've been looking to do.
I'm about to drop off a few of my boxes to a couple of local galleries and thought I'd snap some pictures before I separate them. Some of you may notice a never-before-seen bandsaw box that I call "St. Louis." More details and photos of this box to come as it's still drying from a fresh coat of oil. Most of these bandsaw boxes can be purchased on my Etsy page.
My inventory for Saturday's Maker's Mart at Artomatic 419! This will be my second official indie craft show here in Toledo. Items include cutting boards, wine displays, pencil holders, bandsaw boxes and Super Mario made out of wood.
Maker's Mart is a one day indie craft fair that will feature over 50 handmade vendors from all over the Midwest. Maker's Mart is produced by your favorite crafty friends at Handmade Toledo.
Maker's Mart will be held inside of Artomatic 419! at 830 N Summit Street in Toledo, Ohio. Saturday, April 20, 2013 from 11 a.m - 11 p.m.
Twitter friend Cory Hoehn makes his own version of my Fresno and Tennessee bandsaw boxes. Made from walnut and plywood with flocked interiors. Looks great, thanks for sending me pics! If anybody else has pictures of bandsaw boxes inspired by me, please send them my way. I'd love to share them with everybody.
I’m always trying to find new ways of designing bandsaw boxes using techniques and styles that nobody else has done before. So today I came with the idea of designing one from the side and not the front. I also want to incorporate a bowl on the top to make it multi purpose.
I’m always looking for inspiration in other objects to incorporate into my designs and today I thought about trying to work in the profile of a whale. As you can see from the sketch below, my design started with a shape similar to a whale but morphed into something else, something more geometric. I always start with a pencil and paper and once I finalize a design, I move into Adobe Illustrator. This may not be final design but it’s a start that I plan on modifying and shaping into something I find visually pleasing.
I plan on updating this post throughout the day as I come up with new ideas. My goal is to finalize a design and start glueing up the bandsaw blank this evening. If all goes well, I want to have this box completed before I take off for Woodworking in America next Thursday.
After staring at the above drawing for a couple of hours I wasn't convinced that the design was good enough. So I decided to ditch the idea and come up with a design from the top down. This new drawing is a perfect circle with 4 pizza slice like drawers. This would be affixed to a lazy Susan base and spin around. The drawers would need to be cut and assembled piece by piece unlike a traditional bandsaw box drawer. This design could also lend itself to some veneering which I've been looking to do.
Day 1 of our “Ohio” bandsaw box build.
Bandsaw Box Build - Day 1
Bandsaw Box Build - Day 2
Bandsaw Box Build - Day 3
Bandsaw Box Build - Day 4
I’m gearing up for a craft show coming up in April so I’m making another version of my “Ohio” bandsaw box. Unlike most bandsaw boxes, the design allows for the drawer to be opened on either side. This is day 1 of what will most likely be a 4 day build. You can also purchase plans for this design here.
The line art version of the “Ohio” box.
First thing we need to do is glue up a blank. On this particular build I’m laminating 3 sheets of 3/4” baltic birch plywood sandwiched between to pieces of 3/4” bloodwood.
After a couple hours of dry time I take the clamps off and run the bottom on my jointer. This gives me a nice reference surface to work from and will require less bandsawing and sanding.
I like to cut the bottom of my paper template off and align it with the bottom of my blank. I prefer to use 3M Super 77 as my spray adhesive. I also make my templates using red lines as I find the red color easier to see than black when cutting.
I then cut the outside of the box out. My technique is to cut as close to the line as possible without actually touching it. On day 2 we will then sand down to the line using a disc sander and spindle sander. This ensures me a near perfect match to my template. After cutting the outer shape, I then cut out the drawer. I use a thicker line in my templates for the drawer. The line is just slightly thicker than the blade in my bandsaw. While cutting I try and keep my blade in the middle of this line leaving a slim red line on both the box and the drawer. On day 2 we will then sand away the line on both pieces leaving us a perfect circle.
Usually I cut with the grain from the side as my entry point for the drawer. Cutting with the grain hides the entry point pretty well in most cases but is usually visible in the plywood core. For this box I decided to try cutting from the bottom where the entry point will be hidden but I immediately regretted this decision as it made the glue-up in the next step a bit more difficult and now I no longer have a flat bottom. Oh well, I learned my lesson I guess.
Now we add some glue to the entry point and clamp the box shut. Because I made the entry point at the bottom and at an angle, the one surface would ride on top of the other surface as I would tighten the Bessey clamp so I needed to add some small hand clamps the keep the surface level.
Next we take the cutout and cut off the front and back.
We then scoop out the cutout to form the base of our drawer.
Then I glue all three piece back to gather and now our drawer starts to look like a drawer.
Now I must wait for the box and the drawer to dry overnight so we can then start sanding everything into shape. If you would like to purchase pattern for this drawer, you can find more information here. Plans are only $4 and come in PDF format that you can print out and adhere to your blank.
Day 2 of our “Ohio” bandsaw box build.
Bandsaw Box Build - Day 1
Bandsaw Box Build - Day 2
Bandsaw Box Build - Day 3
Bandsaw Box Build - Day 4
You can also purchase plans for this design here:
Ohio Bandsaw Box Plans
Now it’s time to sand, sand, sand the box and the drawer. The 12” disc sander and oscillating spindle sander speeds up the process. As you can see in some of the photos, my bandsaw blade is dull and it left a bunch of burn marks. Time to make a quick trip to Woodcraft!.
More sanding.
Next I use my smallest round over bit in my router table to break the edge. I do this to both the box and the drawer.
More sanding. I start at 120 grit and move up to 220.
Next I pre-raise the grain with a wet paper towel. Not usually necessary when finishing with oil but it helps me find and hidden blemishes and gives me a good idea on what the finished project will look like.
If you like this design, you can purchase plans for the box here:
Ohio Bandsaw Box Plans
Day 3 of our “Ohio” bandsaw box build.
Bandsaw Box Build - Day 1
Bandsaw Box Build - Day 2
Bandsaw Box Build - Day 3
Bandsaw Box Build - Day 4
You can also purchase plans for this design here:
Ohio Bandsaw Box Plans
More sanding after pre raising the grain on day 2. I'm sanding up to 320 for a super smooth finish.
After sanding I mask off the box and drawer in preparation for flocking.
Here's the box and drawer after flocking. This will need to dry overnight before adding a finish.
If you like this design, you can purchase plans for the box here:
Ohio Bandsaw Box Plans
Day 4 of our “Ohio” bandsaw box build.
Bandsaw Box Build - Day 1
Bandsaw Box Build - Day 2
Bandsaw Box Build - Day 3
Bandsaw Box Build - Day 4
You can also purchase the pattern for this bandsaw box here:
Ohio Bandsaw Box Plans
A plug cutter in the drill press makes for easy drawer pulls.
Drawer pulls.
Next I use a bead of wood glue and attach the drawer pull. Next time I'll pay special attention to make sure the grains run the same direction. No need for clamps. Just apply hand pressure for about 30 seconds and let dry.
Next I add the first coat of oil finish. I'm using Highland Woodworking's Masterpiece Wood Finish.
If you like this design, you can purchase the pattern for this box here:
Ohio Bandsaw Box Plans
Purchase plans for this bandsaw box in my store.
Glue and clamp the pieces for the bandsaw box blank. I'm using 3 pieces of baltic birch plywood sandwiched between 2 pieces of bubinga.
I like to flatten the bottom of my bandsaw boxes by first cutting a straight line on the bandsaw followed by a few passes on the jointer.
Using spray adhesive and the Chicago Bandsaw Box Template I attach the pattern to my blank.
I then cut out the outside shape on my bandsaw using a 3/16", 4 TPI, skip tooth blade from Highland Woodworking. I cut as close to the red line as possible without touching it. We will sand down to the line later.
Next I cut out the drawer for my band saw box. This time instead of cutting to the line, I split the line in two going right down the center.
I then take my drawer and cut off 1/2" what will be the front and backs on my bandsaw using a fence.
I then freehand draw a line on what will be the inside of my drawer and cut it away.
With the inside cut away we glue the front and back pieces back on the drawer. I find it easiest to clamp mine to my workbench.
Using my disk sander and spindle sander I sand down to the red line on my pattern.
Using my rasp set I round over all the corner on my bandsaw box and drawer.
I then drill a hole and use doll stock as the drawer pulls.
I like to flock the inside of my bandsaw boxes using black Donjer and the Mini Flocker.
Apply the finish and that's it! If you want to learn more on how I finish my boxes check out my article on my oil/poly blend finish.
"Fresno" bandsaw box made from walnut and baltic birch plywood. The inside of the drawer and box is coated with black flocking. Finished with boiled linseed oil and polyurethane. The was made as a gift and given away.
A step by step tutorial on how to make a bandsaw box. Made from Mexican ebony, maple inlay and baltic birch. The drawer is lined with a soft black fiber flocking making it perfect for jewelry or valuable items. It could also be used on your desk to store earbuds and office supplies. The maple inlay was made on my CNC router (ShapeOko 2) and that video will be available soon.
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First thing we need to do is clamp up all our pieces. I'm using 3/4" baltic birch plywood for the core and Mexican Ebony for the outside. I try and use as many f-style clamps as I can to distribute pressure.
Now I'll take my printed template and attach it to my blank using Elmer's spray adhesive.
Then I'll cut the outside shape of the box on my bandsaw.
Once the outside has been cut then it's time to cut off the back. I'm using a 1/2" Woodslicer blade from Highland Woodworking.
Now I'll switch back to my 3/16" 4 TPI Skip tooth bandsaw blade and cut out the inside drawer.
Here I'm using my bench vise to clamp the outer shell back up with some Titebond II glue.
Switching back to my 1/2" Woodslicer Resaw Blade I'll cut off the front and back of the drawers.
I'll now switch back on final time to my 3/16" 4 TPI Skip Tooth blade to cut out the inside of my bandsaw box drawer.
Next I'll glue on the front and back to the drawer. Here I'm using Bessey K Body parallel clamps and clamping directly to my bench but you could easily just use the f-style clamps.
And now it's time to glue the back on to the outer shell using the f-style clamps.
Here I'm sanding the outside of the drawer on the 12" disc sander.
Here I'm sanding the outside of the box on the 12" disc sander.
I choose to use a rasp to give a slight roundover to all the edges.
I'll now apply a couple coats of boiled linseed oil and then a final coat of spray lacquer.
I'll then coat the inside of the box and drawer with black flocking fibers and black adhesive using the Mini Flocker.
And finally I'll drill a hole to insert my drawer pull.
Day 1 of our “Ohio” bandsaw box build.
Bandsaw Box Build - Day 1
Bandsaw Box Build - Day 2
Bandsaw Box Build - Day 3
Bandsaw Box Build - Day 4
I’m gearing up for a craft show coming up in April so I’m making another version of my “Ohio” bandsaw box. Unlike most bandsaw boxes, the design allows for the drawer to be opened on either side. This is day 1 of what will most likely be a 4 day build. You can also purchase plans for this design here.
The line art version of the “Ohio” box.
First thing we need to do is glue up a blank. On this particular build I’m laminating 3 sheets of 3/4” baltic birch plywood sandwiched between to pieces of 3/4” bloodwood.
After a couple hours of dry time I take the clamps off and run the bottom on my jointer. This gives me a nice reference surface to work from and will require less bandsawing and sanding.
I like to cut the bottom of my paper template off and align it with the bottom of my blank. I prefer to use 3M Super 77 as my spray adhesive. I also make my templates using red lines as I find the red color easier to see than black when cutting.
I then cut the outside of the box out. My technique is to cut as close to the line as possible without actually touching it. On day 2 we will then sand down to the line using a disc sander and spindle sander. This ensures me a near perfect match to my template. After cutting the outer shape, I then cut out the drawer. I use a thicker line in my templates for the drawer. The line is just slightly thicker than the blade in my bandsaw. While cutting I try and keep my blade in the middle of this line leaving a slim red line on both the box and the drawer. On day 2 we will then sand away the line on both pieces leaving us a perfect circle.
Usually I cut with the grain from the side as my entry point for the drawer. Cutting with the grain hides the entry point pretty well in most cases but is usually visible in the plywood core. For this box I decided to try cutting from the bottom where the entry point will be hidden but I immediately regretted this decision as it made the glue-up in the next step a bit more difficult and now I no longer have a flat bottom. Oh well, I learned my lesson I guess.
Now we add some glue to the entry point and clamp the box shut. Because I made the entry point at the bottom and at an angle, the one surface would ride on top of the other surface as I would tighten the Bessey clamp so I needed to add some small hand clamps the keep the surface level.
Next we take the cutout and cut off the front and back.
We then scoop out the cutout to form the base of our drawer.
Then I glue all three piece back to gather and now our drawer starts to look like a drawer.
Now I must wait for the box and the drawer to dry overnight so we can then start sanding everything into shape. If you would like to purchase pattern for this drawer, you can find more information here. Plans are only $4 and come in PDF format that you can print out and adhere to your blank.
Day 2 of our “Ohio” bandsaw box build.
Bandsaw Box Build - Day 1
Bandsaw Box Build - Day 2
Bandsaw Box Build - Day 3
Bandsaw Box Build - Day 4
You can also purchase plans for this design here:
Ohio Bandsaw Box Plans
Now it’s time to sand, sand, sand the box and the drawer. The 12” disc sander and oscillating spindle sander speeds up the process. As you can see in some of the photos, my bandsaw blade is dull and it left a bunch of burn marks. Time to make a quick trip to Woodcraft!.
More sanding.
Next I use my smallest round over bit in my router table to break the edge. I do this to both the box and the drawer.
More sanding. I start at 120 grit and move up to 220.
Next I pre-raise the grain with a wet paper towel. Not usually necessary when finishing with oil but it helps me find and hidden blemishes and gives me a good idea on what the finished project will look like.
If you like this design, you can purchase plans for the box here:
Ohio Bandsaw Box Plans
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