hefalump no.2

2268 Views 10 Replies 8 Participants Last post by MEBCWD, Oct 17, 2019

sunnybob

Discussion Starter · Oct 17, 2019

I dont usually repeat a box shape because my boredom threshold is so low :crying:

But this is a commission for a friend who saw the first one and wants it for his wife's xmas present.

Made from bubinga, 10" long x 4" wide x 6" high.

Finish was 2 coats of shellac, 2 coats of wipe on poly gloss, and then micro-crystaline wax.

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kp91

· #2 · Oct 17, 2019

The like button only works once... I wanted to give it 3 thumbs up! Great looking box, beautiful piece of wood

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marecat3

· #3 · Oct 17, 2019

Beautiful job love the wood. Have you done an owl?

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sreilly

· #4 · Oct 17, 2019

I've always wanted to try to make a band saw box but have yet to try. You give compelling reasons to try...

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sunnybob

Discussion Starter · #5 · Oct 17, 2019

Doug.... thanks very much.

Marecat... I love bubinga, but sadly its now on the endangered list so will be difficult to get within a couple of years.

Yes, i have made several animal shapes;

sreilly, it was seeing a bandsaw box made that started me into this hobby. i've branched out a few times, but still enjoy making these.

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Potowner1

· #6 · Oct 17, 2019

Great job Bob. I can't see any indication of an entry point for the head draw on HUFFY 2 and the finish is outstanding.

Thanks for sharing.

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marecat3

· #7 · Oct 17, 2019

love the owls, well all of them really. We use a lot of Cherry for the stuff we laser, oak mostly for the Items on the CNC router. At home I use what ever I can get my hands on lol. I just love wood even drift wood looks great after sanding and finishing it.

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TenGees

· #8 · Oct 17, 2019

Like usual, you've made it too nice Bob... Now everyone will want one.

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DesertRatTom

· #9 · Oct 17, 2019 (Edited)

Liked it the first time. The wood is beautiful. Our home started with the feel of European homes in Africa, so the elephant theme is appealing. Back in my journalism days, I spent an afternoon with the Ringling Bros. famous animal trainer Gunther Gebel-Williams and a couple of friendly elephants.

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sunnybob

Discussion Starter · #10 · Oct 17, 2019

Potowner1 said:
Great job Bob. I can't see any indication of an entry point for the head draw on HUFFY 2 and the finish is outstanding.

Thanks for sharing.

The cut is from the inside top of the trunk, horizontal left into the bottom of the drawer. the benefits of bold grain (lol) cut and shut and the grain takes it away. Even holding it in your hand and looking close you cant see it.