David Alison
@alisonworks.com
I hand build heirloom furniture and keepsakes from my small shop in Bethany Beach, DE. Visit me at AlisonWorks.com to learn more! #woodworking
I think resurface and re-carve is the only option. Hopefully you e got the depth to do it!
December 25, 2024 at 4:15 PM
I think resurface and re-carve is the only option. Hopefully you e got the depth to do it!
Thanks - that’s my go-to hinge style right now because they’re very hidden. For my next project I’m going to try completely hidden wooden dowel hinges.
December 25, 2024 at 4:13 PM
Thanks - that’s my go-to hinge style right now because they’re very hidden. For my next project I’m going to try completely hidden wooden dowel hinges.
Got the ambrosia maple from my local wood supplier. They had a decent selection.
December 24, 2024 at 7:07 PM
Got the ambrosia maple from my local wood supplier. They had a decent selection.
The most important part is making sure everything is perfectly square, both the outer box and then the inner trays. I made the trays 1/16" smaller than the surrounding box dimensions. Also put a liberal hard wax coating on the inside of the main box and outside of the trays to ensure it slides.
December 24, 2024 at 7:07 PM
The most important part is making sure everything is perfectly square, both the outer box and then the inner trays. I made the trays 1/16" smaller than the surrounding box dimensions. Also put a liberal hard wax coating on the inside of the main box and outside of the trays to ensure it slides.
At first glance I thought these were IEDs. Very nice gifts!
December 22, 2024 at 4:23 PM
At first glance I thought these were IEDs. Very nice gifts!
It is a huge labor saver
December 21, 2024 at 3:09 PM
It is a huge labor saver
Thanks!
Yep - I had some bloodwood from an earlier project, left over from re-sawing. It was too thin for anything else so this seemed like a good opportunity to make a couple footballs with the laser cutter and stick them on either side. That top piece is duplicated on the back.
Yep - I had some bloodwood from an earlier project, left over from re-sawing. It was too thin for anything else so this seemed like a good opportunity to make a couple footballs with the laser cutter and stick them on either side. That top piece is duplicated on the back.
December 20, 2024 at 6:27 PM
Thanks!
Yep - I had some bloodwood from an earlier project, left over from re-sawing. It was too thin for anything else so this seemed like a good opportunity to make a couple footballs with the laser cutter and stick them on either side. That top piece is duplicated on the back.
Yep - I had some bloodwood from an earlier project, left over from re-sawing. It was too thin for anything else so this seemed like a good opportunity to make a couple footballs with the laser cutter and stick them on either side. That top piece is duplicated on the back.
It’s better to make stuff you like! If you’re trying to make a living at it, chasing what people want is always elusive. In my experience, it’s better to make something that resonates with you and make it public. If it’s meant to be, people will find it.
You may be poorer, but you’ll be happier.
You may be poorer, but you’ll be happier.
December 20, 2024 at 4:12 AM
It’s better to make stuff you like! If you’re trying to make a living at it, chasing what people want is always elusive. In my experience, it’s better to make something that resonates with you and make it public. If it’s meant to be, people will find it.
You may be poorer, but you’ll be happier.
You may be poorer, but you’ll be happier.
Very nice. I thought it was scroll saw work. Really like how that turned out.
December 20, 2024 at 3:50 AM
Very nice. I thought it was scroll saw work. Really like how that turned out.
I refer to those as “over the top” lids. For that size it’s great because they are small enough that even a person with small hands can pick it up easily. Much larger, and you have to have a handle or make the lid hinged.
I do both styles frequently.
I do both styles frequently.
December 20, 2024 at 3:35 AM
I refer to those as “over the top” lids. For that size it’s great because they are small enough that even a person with small hands can pick it up easily. Much larger, and you have to have a handle or make the lid hinged.
I do both styles frequently.
I do both styles frequently.
I do a lot of smaller keepsake boxes that are 9”x5” and 2.5” tall. It’s a great size for small keepsakes, glasses and tv remotes.
Love that box - got any pics of it with the lid open?
Love that box - got any pics of it with the lid open?
December 20, 2024 at 3:03 AM
I do a lot of smaller keepsake boxes that are 9”x5” and 2.5” tall. It’s a great size for small keepsakes, glasses and tv remotes.
Love that box - got any pics of it with the lid open?
Love that box - got any pics of it with the lid open?
Uh.. thanks!
Honestly it’s a bit of a PITA, but it’s mostly hooked up to my random orbital sander, so the volume is relatively low. I have a large 2-stage system for the bigger tools that’s much easier to empty / clean.
Honestly it’s a bit of a PITA, but it’s mostly hooked up to my random orbital sander, so the volume is relatively low. I have a large 2-stage system for the bigger tools that’s much easier to empty / clean.
December 18, 2024 at 11:44 PM
Uh.. thanks!
Honestly it’s a bit of a PITA, but it’s mostly hooked up to my random orbital sander, so the volume is relatively low. I have a large 2-stage system for the bigger tools that’s much easier to empty / clean.
Honestly it’s a bit of a PITA, but it’s mostly hooked up to my random orbital sander, so the volume is relatively low. I have a large 2-stage system for the bigger tools that’s much easier to empty / clean.
Beautiful grain! Nicely done.
December 18, 2024 at 1:05 AM
Beautiful grain! Nicely done.
I really like the look of that single tile. Adds a lot of character. What did you use for grout around it?
December 17, 2024 at 3:26 PM
I really like the look of that single tile. Adds a lot of character. What did you use for grout around it?
Absolutely necessary if you want buy something other than S4S lumber all the time.
December 12, 2024 at 3:37 PM
Absolutely necessary if you want buy something other than S4S lumber all the time.
Very nice! And made from leopard wood? Looks like something you’d get from the likes of Lie-Nielsen.
December 12, 2024 at 11:14 AM
Very nice! And made from leopard wood? Looks like something you’d get from the likes of Lie-Nielsen.