My old box had gotten way to small, so i picked me some cypress out of the bin and built a new one.
The box is sawn, planed and joined by hand.
This is a simple build. I have only waxed the box.
I also show an old wrench and horse shoe I removed the rust from with electrolysis.
I intend on hanging the shoe above my anvil upside down. But that is another story.
Thank yoou for your time and please comment.
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Why a horseshoe is lucky.
Sorry Dave,
My brain must be rusty, as I don’t have a whitty reply. Perhaps I am in need of an electrolysis bath for my head!!!
You do make the dove tails look easy to do. I guess that is what happens when you get good!!!
I didn’t see safety cat, hope all is ok!!!
Randy it will come to you later and you can save it for the next time. I kinda get tired of them after so many. I want to do a hope chest and that will be a lot. Safety is fine, he is out in the yard with the other cats having a grand ole time.
Thank you.
Smokin hot! Wait…..that just don’t sound right! I love the top piece. Waste not want not.
Don when they sold me the cypress she said “and some is a bit pecky.” I love the terms for knots, rot and bug holes. But I do love “inclusions” they give the wood character.
Thank you Don
Very nice Dave….dovetails look great….like the floating bottom…..
Tip of the day…..don’t drink the electrolysis water……..:) The wrench cleaned up nice, the horse shoe still looks well worn, but should still serve it’s purpose……….may the forge be with you…..
I was wondering about safety cat as well…….what’s up?
Thank you Jeff that plow is a pain to get to work. It has so much slop in it. I need a new “old” one. I will find me a good one.
The shoe was found on an antebellum plantation field. I suspect it is well over 200 years old. Rought iron will rust to a point then develop a rust barrier that slow the deterioration down on the rest of the piece. That is why so many old tools are still around.
He is fine I will post a picture latter.
Thanks
Nice box. Nice hand cut dovetails. Keep on keepin on.
We will Roger. Aint nuthin for a few ole LHCB’s