Popular Post lew Posted November 27, 2018 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 27, 2018 Finished up my sister and brother-in-law's request. Wall mounted box. 3/8" red oak. Over measurements approximately 7.5" wide x 6.5" deep x 10" tall. Piano hinge and key lock. Golden oak stain and satin wipe on poly. Sometimes these little boxes are more difficult than the larger ones. DuckSoup, Artie, HARO50 and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DuckSoup Posted November 28, 2018 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 (edited) 12 hours ago, lew said: Sometimes these little boxes are more difficult than the larger ones. We tend to fool ourselves by thinking that it's just a little box, I can knock that out in no time flat. Then pride in your work steps in and you end up making something that's more than " just a little box". Nice work Lew. Edited November 28, 2018 by DuckSoup lew, Cal, Artie and 4 others 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Morris Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 Wonderful job Lew, as Bob said, those "little" things do take time, the miters are superb, you have your tools tuned so well! I had to do a double take on the first image, the prayer box looked as big as your Bridgwood planer! I thought at first, wow, they got a lot of prayers to offer!!! Thanks for sharing Lew, excellent work. Artie, Gene Howe, HARO50 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post lew Posted November 28, 2018 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 @John Morris Thank You! The miters were a story in themselves. My old saw (contractor style) has worn trunnions. I had to make a special jig to pull the blade parallel to the miter slot when doing anything over about 15°. @DuckSoup Thank you! Sad part about this is that they could have purchased one for $33. The hinge and lock cost that much when the shipping was added. Harry Brink, HARO50, Dadio and 3 others 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Harry Brink Posted November 28, 2018 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 I made one about a year ago and used a hasp to lock it. How does that key lock mount? I didn't want to take a chance and mess up. Cal, Grandpadave52, lew and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gene Howe Posted November 28, 2018 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 Really nice, Lew. 1 hour ago, lew said: Sad part about this is that they could have purchased one for $33. The hinge and lock cost that much when the shipping was added. But it wouldn't be done by Lew and, not as nice. Cal, HARO50, Dadio and 3 others 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted November 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 2 hours ago, Harry Brink said: I made one about a year ago and used a hasp to lock it. How does that key lock mount? I didn't want to take a chance and mess up. Harry, I used this one from Woodcraft- I wish it would have been shorter (made for up to 3/4" stock). It sticks down inside a little bit farther than I wanted. My original thought was to get the metal "finger" to engage in a small slot on the inside of the front. Because the lid was slanted, I had to bend and amputate a portion of the finger so it would fit. At that point, I realized my talent for precise slot location wasn't going to hack it. I glued a small wooden stop/catch on the inside to engage the finger. Used double sided sticky tape to position the block until I found the correct location to hold the lid down and still allowed the key to turn easily. Cal and Dadio 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted November 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 @Gene Howe Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAB Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 who steals prayer requests from a church? Cal, HARO50, Dadio and 1 other 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted November 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 9 minutes ago, DAB said: who steals prayer requests from a church? Wondered about that when they gave me the project HARO50 and Cal 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Howe Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 4 minutes ago, lew said: Wondered about that when they gave me the project Privacy? Is an offering enclosed with the request? Cal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAB Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 see, that's a question i'd ask before i started sourcing lumber? I can pray directly to God, whenever I want or need to. I don't need to find a scrap of paper, and then a pencil, and then put it in writing and then deposit in some box far away. i'm guessing that my discussion of theology would last longer than it would take to just make the box. Cal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted November 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 1 hour ago, DAB said: don't need to find a scrap of paper, and then a pencil Well, you are partly in luck. The side pocket will contain a pad of paper and pencils. Cal, HARO50, DAB and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAB Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 5 minutes ago, lew said: Well, you are partly in luck. The side pocket will contain a pad of paper and pencils. and a little sign: "thou shalt not steal" Cal and HARO50 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandpadave52 Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 Nicely done Lew. Meticulous detail on a "simple" box makes the craftsmanship stand out even more so. You checked all the boxes (no pun intended). Cal and HARO50 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted November 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 @Grandpadave52 Thank You! Grandpadave52 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Brink Posted November 29, 2018 Report Share Posted November 29, 2018 Thanks for the info Lew. Maybe next time I'll get one and play with it. I like the idea of using the strip of wood for the catch! lew and Cal 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Allen Worsham Posted November 29, 2018 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 29, 2018 (edited) Very nice job on that box! A number of years ago I made 2 offering boxes for the back of the church for donations and for prayer cards of requests. They have held up well. I also made a wall box similar to yours for the church office for the different ministry leaders to drop off payments for events or attendance cards and such. The tall boxes have 2 compartments with the top one with a lock for the donations and the bottom section for supplies of cards and other items. Edited November 29, 2018 by Allen Worsham Gerald, Grandpadave52, Cal and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post lew Posted November 29, 2018 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted November 29, 2018 @Allen Worsham Thank You! Those pieces are beautiful and I especially like the slanted tops. Several years ago my brother-in-law had me make something similar for their collection bag storage. Wish mine were designed as nicely as yours. John Morris, Grandpadave52, DuckSoup and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Thuman Posted November 29, 2018 Report Share Posted November 29, 2018 All and I mean all of you your work exemplies the talent God gave you. The reason for locks is that churches are often left open and unattended to allow anyone to pray. Unfortunately that also allows anyone to steal. HARO50, Harry Brink, Cal and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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