Our turning club has two TVs and sound system . We added two new microphones, a mixer and a PA speaker this month. The old DeWalt drill box is not large enough to handle all this so I set out to make a box which I fear is a bit oversize . However there will be padding added. measures about 18 l x 7.5 h x 12.5 deep.

Did not want it to be too heave so planed the oak sides down to 3/8. As usual forgot pictures till done so staged on on the jig.

 

This is what will go into the box plus the sound mixer.

 

 

Router setup for finger joints. Had to change the clamps for 3/8 wood and didn't quite get it tight for first one and had to make a new end board

That take care of and tight clamps left no problem.

 

 

Laid out to check dado for continuity . The hard part here for me is to remember the order So I mark the corners to match.

 

 

Test fit for sides. Now to make the top and bottom and hope I remember to take pics.

Looks like a great start!

I like it. The box joints will really set it off.

Today Things went almost as planned.

 

Dry fit looked great except one end and the bottom did not fit in easily , but we have our ways.

 

 

Glue up was great also but I had planned to stain that ply top . Oh well there are ways around that also. Worked on the handle but it needs a lot more work to get where I want it.

 

 

9 hours ago, Gerald said:

Dry fit looked great except one end and the bottom did not fit in easily , but we have our ways

Sounds like you didn't have enough donuts on hand.

 

Great to see you working in the "flatlands" again.

Looks like those Woodcraft clamps are about at their limit 

Yep and I have some from Peachtree also. Found I liked the Jorgenson best and they closed up shop. By the time someone reopened I was done with most flatwork.

Sanded the box and ripped off the top. 

 

A little question here. When doing finger joints or dovetails ripping the top leaves one or two fingers shorter. Is there a solution or is it just accepted. 
 

 

 

Had thought I would dye the top and bottom black. Then came across this old gel stain Georgian Cherry by General Finishes. 
 

 

Unless I change my mind I will not stain the sides. 

17 hours ago, Gerald said:

A little question here. When doing finger joints or dovetails ripping the top leaves one or two fingers shorter. Is there a solution or is it just accepted. 

Haven't done many, but I lived with it. On a couple small boxes, I glued a thin strip of contrasting wood.

 

17 hours ago, Gerald said:

Unless I change my mind I will not stain the sides. 

I like the stain choice. Any particular reason you're not staining the sides?

Looking good overall.

For dovetails, I try to center the cut on a tail or a pin (if wide enough). Also use a thin kerf saw blade.

 

 

Of course always make sure there is a complete set of connections (tails, pins, fingers) for the two halves. Don't ask I how I know...

6 hours ago, Grandpadave52 said:

 

I like the stain choice. Any particular reason you're not staining the sides?Looking good overall.

Actually today After seeing how well the stain took on the oak I stained the whole box. Did not get a pic but will tomorrow. Plan is to spray some gloss poly tomorrow.

Here it is with full stain and one coat ploy

Looks awesome Gerald. Very fitting case (no pun intended) for the audio equipment. Retro look. Leather handles and brass hinges???

Finished today. Waiting for hooks to mount a strap and have to attach the handle. Then pad inside and make dividers.

Very cool. Love it!

Nice work!

Handle is on and ready to go

Excellent. I like it a lot. Perfect look for audio equipment. 

Pretty sweet Gerald.

Nice, Gerald.