Bandsaw Box Help Needed

[gary]

LOML just informed me that I have to turn out 6 of these for gifts at her parents 50th anniversary party. Only problem is it's in ONE MONTH. Does anybody have a tutorial on how to make them?

[Ken Massingale]

Get this book. Lois is great at explaining the techniques. There are several patterns included. After you master these. go for your own designs.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/155...e=UTF8&s=books

The book should be at B&N, also.

[Popeye]

Hey Gary,
The book Ken linked is what I started out with and it's tops IMO. I did this alittle over a year ago. http://bt3gallery.fhauto.com/view_al...umName=album34
It might help alittle.
IMO these are more sanding boxes than BS boxes and I don't know how I would get one done without an spindle sander. If you google BS boxes there are alot out there to give you design ideas. Have fun. Pat

[drumpriest]

I agree with both of these guys, I also have that book. There are a couple of shortcuts that you can take compared to how Lois makes her boxes. If it's a simple design, you can make one in about 3 hours, discounting the finishing process. The more compicated designs will take a while.

I also use a spindle sander, which makes life a good bit easier. I cut the outside profile before ripping the front and back off, using a 1/2" blade most times, then switch to a 3/16" to do the interior cuts.