I bought a Lee Valley scratchstock to make various beading on boxes, etc.

But then I wanted a nice box to put it in for storage. So I made this one.

I beaded it on top for a decorative feature and hand cut dovetailed corners all around. The hinges and snap catch are brass.

The wood is Spalted Maple and some of the prettiest I've found. Everytime I reach for the box I look forward to using the scratchstock.

Thanks for looking!

Cheers!!

MrRick

Edited February 9Feb 9 by MrRick

You must have gotten a pretty good discount when you were a Lee Valley employee 😁

@lew Yep. That's why so many employees splurged! 🙂

Edited February 9Feb 9 by MrRick

When doing Easy Wood Tools demos, I got to talk to lots of employees. I can see why retired wood workers have great tools!

That's true. LV retail stores are mainly comprised of retired people. It's a good place to work.

Nice tool. That is one beautiful box. You are right, some gorgeous spaltec maple.

Funny how when we get a nice tool we have to make a box. I have some boxes but really like to use drawers with kaizan foam for the tools I use regularly. I thought that was enough for good storage but after the move I had one plane with a little rust, Guess I am just not using it enough. Nice box and by the way can you show us how to use the tool ? I am more used to beading planes that scratch stock.

@Gerald

OHHH that looks like a lot of work. Guess I'll just stick to my lathe beading tools and the router.

9 hours ago, Gerald said:

OHHH that looks like a lot of work. Guess I'll just stick to my lathe beading tools and the router.

@Gerald Not really. As I remember it only took me a few hours to do.