Pop Boxes

[Charlie E]

My grandkids loved their Pop Boxes.  The drawers have several compartments, including a couple of secret ones. I put a few cool things in them to get them started, like a small metal top that will spin for over 5 minutes, a magnifying glass, a yo-yo, a cool rock, a 2 dollar bill, and one of those 4 color Bic pens that I wanted so badly when I was a kid.   Hopefully they'll fill them with many treasures over the years.

 

[JTTHECLOCKMAN]

Job well done. I am sure they will be treasured for many years to come. Hope they fill them with their own dreams too. Not a small project for sure but you did great. I love the wood chosen and the color of stains. Time to get started on next year's project. Sure looks like everyone is happy with this one. Thanks for showing.

[rjweb]

Excellent work all for a beautiful family, they will enjoy them, RJ

[Charlie E]

2 hours ago, JTTHECLOCKMAN said:

Job well done. I am sure they will be treasured for many years to come. Hope they fill them with their own dreams too. Not a small project for sure but you did great. I love the wood chosen and the color of stains. Time to get started on next year's project. Sure looks like everyone is happy with this one. Thanks for showing.

Thank you. I was very happy with the water based lacquer you recommended. The only issue, which was my fault not the lacquer, was I sprayed it in my shop and with such a large amount of spraying there was a LOT of white, baby powder like overspray on everything. It didn’t just vacuum up but I just had to brush over it with my Webster dust/spider web broom first.  I didn’t have a choice at the time due to the weather. Lesson learned.

[JTTHECLOCKMAN]

32 minutes ago, Charlie E said:

Thank you. I was very happy with the water based lacquer you recommended. The only issue, which was my fault not the lacquer, was I sprayed it in my shop and with such a large amount of spraying there was a LOT of white, baby powder like overspray on everything. It didn’t just vacuum up but I just had to brush over it with my Webster dust/spider web broom first.  I didn’t have a choice at the time due to the weather. Lesson learned.

Yea I always like to do large spray projects outside. I understand the weather situation. We all should have a spray booth. I guess we can dream. Again lots of work in them but well done. I hope you signed them and dated them somewhere so they can look back and remember. My Dad made lots of small toys for us over the years and also full size projects like desks and storage boxes and always wish he had dated them. We can still guess the dates but the grandkids will never be able to. Just a thought. 

[Charlie E]

25 minutes ago, JTTHECLOCKMAN said:

Yea I always like to do large spray projects outside. I understand the weather situation. We all should have a spray booth. I guess we can dream. Again lots of work in them but well done. I hope you signed them and dated them somewhere so they can look back and remember. My Dad made lots of small toys for us over the years and also full size projects like desks and storage boxes and always wish he had dated them. We can still guess the dates but the grandkids will never be able to. Just a thought. 

I burned POP BOX in the back, really because I like the name and selfishly they will never forget who made them that way. I didn't get a chance to do it yet but I'm planning to get some 2024 pennies and countersink them into the back to date them all. 

[barb.j.enders]

Beautiful heirloom pieces.  Such great smiles on everyone's face.

[JJB]

Those are awesome Charlie!

[Scrappile]

Great boxes and the Grandkids will treasure them.  You are very fortunate To have close gandchildren.  I have to borrow other people grandchildren to make things for. 

[Mike Crosa]

Wonderful job.  Wish I had the skills and tools, and space to build some like that.

[GPscroller]

Great work on a wonderful idea, they will be treasured for years.

Jeff

[Bill WIlson]

Those are great!  Nice job.  Making stuff like that for the kids and grandkids is one of the greatest joys in life.

[Gonzo]

 Very cool!