Author Topic: Maple range box - getting there (Read 4860 times)

Mike Lyons · « **on:** September 17, 2019, 02:32:16 AM »

First time I’ve ever hand cut dovetails. I left out the half tails. Figued it wasn’t a drawer getting pulled on and it’s only decoration. I’m making the box and then cutting along the clued lid after completing it. I didn’t realize the work that goes into these things.

Greg Pennell · « **Reply #1 on:** September 17, 2019, 03:47:43 AM »

Mike, that’s coming along nicely. One thing about the muzzleloader hobby, there is ALWAYS something else to make! I love it!

Greg

B.Barker · « **Reply #2 on:** September 17, 2019, 04:07:12 AM »

Mike are you using one of those gizmoes to mark the angle of the dovetail? Looks like your coming along pretty good so far.

Mike Lyons · « **Reply #3 on:** September 17, 2019, 04:25:18 AM »

Quote from: B.Barker on September 17, 2019, 04:07:12 AM

Mike are you using one of those gizmoes to mark the angle of the dovetail? Looks like your coming along pretty good so far.

I made one like the wooden one that’s 8/1 but I also bought one like the black one. They sent two, so if you’d like one, send me your address. Supposedly cutting tails first makes it easier. It wasn’t too hard and the experience of inletting gun stuff helps a lot.

rich pierce · « **Reply #4 on:** September 17, 2019, 04:36:48 AM »

Waaay above my pay grade. Looking good.

Marcruger · « **Reply #5 on:** September 17, 2019, 04:26:07 PM »

Mike, you never cease to amaze me. You are soooo good at most anything you try. I expect Jim Kibler will be calling you soon with a job offer in the shop. :-) God Bless, Marc

Cades Cove Fiddler · « **Reply #6 on:** September 17, 2019, 05:59:00 PM »

... Well done, Mike,... !!! ... Fine piece of maple you're using too,... when I see great stripes, I always think,..."what a waste of good gunstock wood,... !!! ... (I think that about fiddles, too,...!!!)... However, ...Tiger-maple is pretty on any wood project,... Congrats, and post progress,... CCF

Tim Crosby · « **Reply #7 on:** September 17, 2019, 06:03:32 PM »

Looking Good Mike, wide tails and narrow pins.

Tim

Mike Lyons · « **Reply #8 on:** September 19, 2019, 01:49:34 AM »

symbol of aluminium chloride

It’s a little bit closer. I love the transition from plain wood to iron nitrate and then BAM!! I still have the tray and hardware to go.

Stoner creek · « **Reply #9 on:** September 19, 2019, 02:51:21 AM »

You're going to make a great blacksmith.

Mike Lyons · « **Reply #10 on:** September 19, 2019, 02:58:55 AM »

I have so many hands in the fire right now with rifles, bags, horns, etc. I don’t know if I’m coming or going. Haha. I guess it’s keeping me off the streets.

I am interested in blacksmithing.

B.Barker · « **Reply #11 on:** September 19, 2019, 05:04:27 AM »

Just don't miss any important things like grandbaby births.

Mike Lyons · « **Reply #12 on:** September 19, 2019, 05:29:13 AM »

1st ones at that. I had to fit that trip to Stoner Creek in somehow. I found a couple hour slot and ran with it.

Tim Crosby · « **Reply #13 on:** September 19, 2019, 03:17:59 PM »

Look'n good Mike. Everything about the culture is addictive, somewhere along the line you have to give everything a try.

Tim

Marcruger · « **Reply #14 on:** September 19, 2019, 04:44:14 PM »

That is beautiful. Just beautiful. How much would shipping be to my house? 🙂
God bless, Marc

Clark Badgett · « **Reply #15 on:** September 19, 2019, 07:19:10 PM »

Quote from: Marcruger on September 19, 2019, 04:44:14 PM

That is beautiful. Just beautiful. How much would shipping be to my house? 🙂
God bless, I

Oh no, no, no. He needs to ship it to my house

BOB HILL · « **Reply #16 on:** September 20, 2019, 04:09:42 AM »

Taut is so true, Tim. So true.
Bob

Mike Lyons · « **Reply #17 on:** September 23, 2019, 01:43:50 AM »

I got the hardware on and started on the tray today.

Greg Pennell · « **Reply #18 on:** September 23, 2019, 03:22:11 PM »

Mike, you'll be making period furniture before ya know it...

That is certainly a loud piece of lumber...when I get my current pile of projects whittled down I need to search out a few boards...I think I'm gonna build a few dulcimers...

Greg

Mike Lyons · « **Reply #19 on:** September 23, 2019, 11:10:46 PM »

Woodworking is fun but I'm finding out that it takes some space. There's too much sawdust produced to work in my garage. I have dust everywhere and I worry about clogging up the filter in my a/c and heating unit. One of these days, I'll have a building dedicated to my hobbies!

Tim Crosby · « **Reply #20 on:** September 24, 2019, 12:52:14 AM »

A question; did you make the box with Four pieces and then cut the top section off? I find that makes it easier and a good match. I usually make the box, with top and bottom and then separate them.
Nice looking box.

Tim

Mike Lyons · « **Reply #21 on:** September 24, 2019, 01:35:49 AM »

Quote from: Tim Crosby on September 24, 2019, 12:52:14 AM

A question; did you make the box with Four pieces and then cut the top section off? I find that makes it easier and a good match. I usually make the box, with top and bottom and then separate them.
Nice looking box.

Tim

That’s exactly how I did it. The boards are 6” and I added a 2 1/4” lid. Then I enclosed the entire box and cut on the 2 1/4” line to make the lid. I’m glad I did it that way. It would be a nightmare to try to make a separate lid fit.

Top Jaw · « **Reply #22 on:** September 25, 2019, 01:25:46 PM »

Nice work Mike!! And good choice of wood to go with it.

RoaringBull · « **Reply #23 on:** September 25, 2019, 02:22:33 PM »

I love the clasp on the front, that's very cool!

B.Barker · « **Reply #24 on:** September 27, 2019, 04:46:10 AM »

Mike your box turned out really well. I like the hinges that you used and looks much better than my old plywood box.

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