Toolbox
Toolbox
For Furniture Design and Fabrication, at Sheridan College, I made a Japanese-style toolbox.
For Furniture Design and Fabrication, at Sheridan College, I made a Japanese-style toolbox.
The project was to design and fabricate a storage box (with lid) that was no larger than 1 cubic foot (interior). The materials were limited to 6 board feet of 4/4 hardwood, and veneered 1/4" plywood. For joinery, our options were: internally splined miters, key splined miters, box joints, or dovetail joints.
The project was to design and fabricate a storage box (with lid) that was no larger than 1 cubic foot (interior). The materials were limited to 6 board feet of 4/4 hardwood, and veneered 1/4" plywood. For joinery, our options were: internally splined miters, key splined miters, box joints, or dovetail joints.
My box is made of solid maple, with plywood bottoms. I chose to use internally splined miters for a cleaner look. I used bark tannin plus iron oxide for the stain, and tung oil for the finish.
My box is made of solid maple, with plywood bottoms. I chose to use internally splined miters for a cleaner look. I used bark tannin plus iron oxide for the stain, and tung oil for the finish.
Putting the lid on for the first time was very exciting - it fit perfectly. Putting one of the trays in for the first time, and fitting perfectly, was friggin' amazing. And when I ran my finger across the bottom of the handle and the top of the tray to see if it was flush, and it was, I did cartwheels all around the studio.
Putting the lid on for the first time was very exciting - it fit perfectly. Putting one of the trays in for the first time, and fitting perfectly, was friggin' amazing. And when I ran my finger across the bottom of the handle and the top of the tray to see if it was flush, and it was, I did cartwheels all around the studio.
Unfortunately, the stain didn't turn out as well as I'd intended. A series of mishaps lead to a blotchy appearance. Also, I later found out that maple doesn't take staining well.
Unfortunately, the stain didn't turn out as well as I'd intended. A series of mishaps lead to a blotchy appearance. Also, I later found out that maple doesn't take staining well.
But overall, I am happy with it, and I got a good grade.
But overall, I am happy with it, and I got a good grade.