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More junk boxes

Same wood as the others, made as a pair but they are slightly different sizes due to splits in the original panels. The tops were glued on then the lid cut at an angle and hinged. Starting wood - varnished on one size, painted on…

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Boxes

A few boxes made from "junk wood" for storage of various tools etc. in my workshop. This little one is simple pine and for storing a few blow-torch related tools. These bigger boxes were made from the back panel of a large wardrobe.  One still…

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Boxes

Little tray from a split bit of "fire wood" From same "junk wood" (douglas fir?) as the bucket. Too dry (soft?) for joinery... BLO for some colour and shellac. Box with lid fits a few packs of cards.

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September Boxes

Made with a hard wood for a pleasant change (maybe silky oak? originally from a drawer from a sideboard) Pine base (top), hardwood drawer bits for sides & drawer front became the lid Groove for base One finished with beeswax, one still raw

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Bathroom cabinet shelf insert

A small divided box for storing medicines etc. in bathroom cabinet. Made from reclaimed pine & plywood, finished with shellac. Board from bed frame Planed Resawn Planed Cut to size, dovetailed and stopped dados for dividers. Dry-fit Glued up and finished

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