Boxes. we use them around here for everything – textiles, papers, stuff in the kitchen like candles, batteries, phone chargers, books, collections of shells & bones, who knows what else… I’ve made lots of boxes like these. Lots.
I hate the phrase “think outside of the box” I often think of the song “Little boxes, little boxes” and of course, “a box of rain to ease the pain…” (whatever that means)
I finished one of these desk boxes for the video (it will come out when Lie-Nielsen puts it out, is the answer to “when will it be out?”) last week. I have another 2/3 done. I have to shoot it for real soon…but these two quick shots give you an idea of what it looks like.
BUT while we shot that process, I added in some “regular” box stuff too. So in that case, I built this medium-size oak box, with pine lid & bottom. Maybe 15″ wide, 12″ deep. 6″-7″ high. (the blog title is to distinguish this box from the slant-lidded desk above)
And then there’s the Alaskan yellow cedar box I made while teaching up there.
I’m over-run with the things, I’m going to photograph some, and post them for sale soon. Meanwhile – there’s several chances for students to come learn how to make your own.
First is a 2-day version – in this Lie-Nielsen class, we’ll bypass splitting the log into boards and go right to carving, then joinery (rabbets & pegs) – it’s coming up in early June. We have spaces left, so if you have just a little time, this is a good choice. It will be a small class, so we’ll have some chances to get some details in… https://www.lie-nielsen.com/workshop/USA/61 I brought up some outrageously good white oak last week – I might even make another box just because the wood is so good.
The full-blown, split-the-log-make-the-boards-then-make-the-box version is a 5-day class. http://www.newenglishworkshop.co.uk/ In England, it’s happening twice – July 13-17 in Warwickshire College then the next week, July 20-24th at Bridgwater College in Somerset. I’m hoping to get out & see some oak carvings while in England, it’s been a while since I was there. 10 years…
Back in the States, the full-bore class is happening in October at Marc Adams’ school – http://www.marcadams.com/ Oct 19-23. My first visit here…
“Here come old flat-top, he come groovin up slowly…”
Very much looking forward to the Marc Adams full-bore event, Peter…
It’s such a pitty your Euopean courses are at the same time as the yearly family holliday. Can’t be in two places at once, but I would have loved to join.
If you need a south eats uk tour guide when your here, give me a shout.
Beautiful craftsmanship! Love the stories that go along with the pictures.
In Great Britain they have a holiday called “Boxing Day”. Its the day after Christmas when they “box” their gifts.
Due to the Roman Catholic Church’s liturgical calendar, the same day is known as St. Stephen’s Day to Catholics.
Great song! Great boxes too, It is nice to see the slant-top finished. I signed up for the October class; looking forward to “gooving up slowly”
Welcome in advance to Warwickshire. If it hasn’t already been organised for you, try to schedule a visit to Baddesley Clinton, just a few miles from Leamington Spa, and close to where I live. It’s a Tudor house with some beautiful carved oak furniture. Packwood House is another 5 minutes away and well worth a visit. Both are National Trust properties. Let me know if you want any more information.