Trim Molding Box

[munzieb]

When we bought our house, the builder left a lot of 8' sections of window trim molding in the actic. I have used some in the past for various projects. I decided to make an 8 sided (octogon) box. The height was 3.5" and I cut the width the same with my mitre saw at 22.5 degrees. I had routered a 1/4 groove on the inside of the bottom of the  whole piece before cutting the individual pieces. I made a base and glued and strap clamped it all together. Since wood was pine and finger joint connected, I decided to paint it all black lacquer. The top was also pine and I routered a recess on the bottom to fit into the base. I added some trim pieces to the top to give it a nicer contour. Added felt to inside of base and bottom of top. When my wife's foot gets better and is able to get up to her studio over the garage, she'll add some of her wonder painting to the top.

[barb.j.enders]

That's lovely

[Scrappile]

Another very beautiful box.  Is your wife going to do some her awesome painting on it?

[munzieb]

18 minutes ago, Scrappile said:

Another very beautiful box.  Is your wife going to do some her awesome painting on it?

When her foot gets better.

[rjweb]

Another beautiful box, RJ

[wombatie]

Lovely.....

Marg

[MarieC]

That is an excellent idea for extra trim....thank you for sharing!

[munzieb]

Nothing like checking out the atic or basement or walking the isles of Lowes or Home Depot in the trim department for inspiration.

[munzieb]

On 11/15/2023 at 12:04 PM, meflick said:

Beautiful piece as always.  I hope your wife's foot heals soon so she can add her special touch to your box.  You guys always do awesome work together.

 

On 11/16/2023 at 9:52 PM, meflick said:

I understand the long healing process, especially in the feet recently. My husband broke both of his heels on Oct. 1. Doctor said he smashed one, and really smashed the other. Both heels had to be rebuilt. Surgery was delayed when he got pneumonia. We are now 4 weeks out from his surgeries. He is non-weight bearing for at least 3 months and thus in a wheelchair since it occurred. He is doing well all things considered. I pray that she and he both heal well.

 

On 11/14/2023 at 4:42 PM, munzieb said:

When we bought our house, the builder left a lot of 8' sections of window trim molding in the actic. I have used some in the past for various projects. I decided to make an 8 sided (octogon) box. The height was 3.5" and I cut the width the same with my mitre saw at 22.5 degrees. I had routered a 1/4 groove on the inside of the bottom of the  whole piece before cutting the individual pieces. I made a base and glued and strap clamped it all together. Since wood was pine and finger joint connected, I decided to paint it all black lacquer. The top was also pine and I routered a recess on the bottom to fit into the base. I added some trim pieces to the top to give it a nicer contour. Added felt to inside of base and bottom of top. When my wife's foot gets better and is able to get up to her studio over the garage, she'll add some of her wonder painting to the top.

Finally finished the top for the box. Initially, my wife was going to paint it but found a rose pattern she like instead.  Cut 1/8" BBPW. I was concerned cutting the feathering. Everything was very fragile so I stack cut it and it turned out well. Wife painted it with gold pencil and glued to top with CA glue.

[Scrappile]

Love the Rose.  Beautiful box!   What a team you two make.

[rjweb]

Beautiful work for the both of you, RJ

[Roberta Moreton]

That’s beautiful!  I like the box too!

[meflick]

Thanks for showing us the finished piece. I agree with Paul, excellent teamwork. It’s beautiful.