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Ask Questions, get answered in the blog.
Submit photos to share with other beginning and intermediate box makers.
Ask Questions, get answered in the blog.
Submit photos to share with other beginning and intermediate box makers.
From My Blog- oiling boxes - 08/25/2021
I've been applying danish oil to boxes as you can see in the photo. The 20 boxes were made during the late spring and early summer but waited patiently while I sanded them and got them ready for finish. The finish used is inspired by the Sam Maloof formula that you can mix yourself. Mix 2 [...] - prices for boxes??? - 03/17/2018
I got an inquiry from a reader and box maker who wonders how to price the boxes he makes. If you are inclined to sell your work there are many things to take into consideration, and I cannot make suggestions on the suggested price of an individual craftsman's work. Is it one of a kind, or have [...] - mitered finger joints... - 02/13/2018
I have an article on making mitered finger joints on the Finewoodworking.com website at this link:http://www.finewoodworking.com/2017/12/07/make-mitered-finger-joints The mitered finger joint is an interesting technique that allows the use of inlaid bandings on the top edge of a box. It also offers [...] - The Box Maker's Guitar Book - 12/19/2017
If you go to Amazon.com, you'll find my new book priced at around $65.00. If hoping to buy before Christmas, please go direct to the publisher instead using this link: http://springhousepress.com/new-products/box-makers-guitar-book The point of this book is the making of box guitars, but in thi [...]
- oiling boxes - 08/25/2021