Colonial Eagle Patriot Box- Project of the Month

[mtylerfl]

Hello,

Here is a preview of the next Project of the Month, the "Colonial Eagle Patriot Box". This is to provide a few details beforehand so subscribers will have time to "gather" the materials, etc. if they want to do this project.

This project features a Colonial-style eagle relief carving on the lid and five-point star accents on the box sides to enhance the overall patriotic theme.The project requires no special bits and the main components are carved and cut out with just the two standard bits that came with your machine.

The finished dimensions of the assembled Colonial Eagle Patriot Box are about 13½" wide x 7¾" deep x 6" tall.

Main items you will need:

1) The Project Files (included):
• Colonial_Box_Sides.mpc
• Colonial_Box_Top.mpc

2) Boards with the following dimensions:
Box_Sides: .75" x 11.125" x 28”
Box_Top: .75" x 9.25" x 20"

(NOTE: Do not use boards that are smaller than specified above, or if you are using a sled, you can subtract 7" from the length of the board and have the sled provide the extra 7" required)

Cut the following piece to size (not an mpc)
Box Bottom: .75" x 6.25" x 10.25"

3) Hinge(s) for lid - your choice
(I used a Brainerd 8" piano hinge # 1268XC from www.hardwareworld.com)

4) Wood chisel and/or miniature router attachment for your rotary tool for creating a hinge mortise.

5) Sandpaper, box clamp (strap), wood glue, wood stain and/or paint and clear finish

6) A Dremel-type rotary tool with assorted sanding wheels and bits to sand small details and speed up preparation for finishing.

Here’s what I used on my Colonial Eagle Patriot Box made from Select Pine:

• one very light coat of thinned Bullseye Sealcoat
(2 parts sealer/3 parts Denatured alcohol)
• sanded again with very fine sandpaper & Dremel
• Minwax English Chestnut #233 stain
• three coats Krylon Clear Gloss Acrylic spray
• three coats Minwax water-based Satin polycrylic
• Gold Rub-N-Buff to accent select details

[c6craig]

THAT IS AWESOME!!!!!! Thanks MT, I was hoping for a new box

This will be the first test of my new CarveTight.

Craig

[mtylerfl]

THAT IS AWESOME!!!!!! Thanks MT, I was hoping for a new box

This will be the first test of my new CarveTight.

Craig

Thanks, Craig! I ran this project on my machine with the CarveTight chuck also.

[unitedcases]

That is sharp! That looks like a excellent gift for any military service member. I cannot wait to give it a try. Amazing work and well suited to come out around Memorial Day.

OOHRAH!!!

[Smoken D]

That is REALLY REALLY NICE MT!!
Gonna have fun with that one. Will probably do it in Cherry maybe Walnut.

[LittleRedWoodshop]

I am planning to build a blanket chest to put my dads military gear in ... that box will be a perfect addition and also helped me pick a theme. Your box will be used to display his awards and dog tags (all the little stuff that gets lost in a large box).

Thank you and God Bless Michael you are truly awesome.

[mtylerfl]

Thanks again, all! I appreciate your encouragement!

[b.sumner47]

MT, Thank You, You always make the start of every month something to look forward to. Thank You , Capt Barry

[Griz64]

Where does one get gold rub n buff????

[Kenm810]

You can order it from places like "Blick Art Materials" or pick it up at most Craft stores
http://www.dickblick.com/products/am...llic-finishes/