First finger joint box.

• First finger joint box.
  Posted by Pitchy on 10 Nov, 2019 13:22
• Made a finger joint box today for the first time, used a regular table saw blade but have a Dado blade on order.
  It`s kind of a pain in the butt with all the flip here and turn there but we got er done.
  Plan on making a couple pistol boxes.
  
  
  
  
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• #1 Reply
  Posted by Nick on 10 Nov, 2019 13:23
• Very Nice! and Very Impressive!
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• #2 Reply
  Posted by Pitchy on 10 Nov, 2019 13:29
• Thanks Nick, i gotta fit the top a little better but though it was a aggravation the first time it should be easier next time.
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• #3 Reply
  Posted by Nick on 10 Nov, 2019 13:36
• I like the idea of pistol boxes, please share those pics when you make them 
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  Posted by Scorpion2nz on 10 Nov, 2019 13:37
• very nice joints .
  A little bit of useless help
  I used to glue the top to the sides so a completely. Sealed box
  Scribe lines for hinges  the with table  saw  cut the lid off with a little bit of the  side  1/2 inch or so down .
  This gives a good fit and helps to prevent the lid warping .
  
  Cheers
  Dennis
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• #5 Reply
  Posted by Pitchy on 10 Nov, 2019 13:45
• Thanks Dennis. 
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  Posted by classixs on 10 Nov, 2019 15:01
• Would never have suspected that this was a first, very well done Lenn !!!
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  Posted by Pitchy on 10 Nov, 2019 15:20
• Thanks Jan, i got lucky.
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  Posted by RedRyder on 10 Nov, 2019 16:20
• I agree .... very nice especially first time trying.
  
  
  A fellow once said it always good to be very good and even better to be very good and lucky!
  
  
  Well done, Lenn!
  
  
  Gil
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• #9 Reply
  Posted by jkbixby on 10 Nov, 2019 16:49
• That turned out good Lenn - looking forward to seeing your pistol boxes.
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• #10 Reply
  Posted by Pitchy on 10 Nov, 2019 18:52
• Thanks fellers. 
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  Posted by St Paul Steam on 10 Nov, 2019 19:31
• very fine joinery Lenn, would have never suspected it was your first venture in this area.
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  Posted by Pitchy on 11 Nov, 2019 06:16
• Thanks Bruce, it`s not to hard after getting the jig set right and ya figure out the sequence of turning and flipping them.
  I`m going to try some more today and it will be neat when i get the Dado blade so i can make wider fingers.
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• #13 Reply
  Posted by Pitchy on 11 Nov, 2019 13:49
• I`m no pro for sure but take a look at my 1911 box.
  
  
  
  
  
  
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• #14 Reply
  Posted by classixs on 11 Nov, 2019 14:01
• Looks great Lenn
  
  Perhaps put some green felt fabric on the inside?
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