52 boxes, 52 weeks: Boxes 46-52
May 02, 2016
Box 46
Here they are. The last six boxes. And so it comes to an end. I did it. I made 52 boxes in 52 weeks. To be honest, I never doubted that I would. However, I was unsure of how good the boxes would be. On the whole, I think they turned out very good, and some of them are fantastic. There are few less-than-grand boxes in the mix, too. At any rate, I hope you enjoy these. If you’d like to read more about one of them (or see more pictures), click the link and go straight to the blog post about each one.
It was tough to make another box after box 45, but I think I did alright. I like the pull on this one, and the feet. The painted edge of the lid is cool, too. It’s designed to hold tea packets.
This box was made with the same dimensions (and even from the same board) as box 46. I wanted to see if I could make two boxes that had the same dimensions but where nonetheless unique. This one has a different base, and the lid was done differently. It’s good, but not as good as 46.
This is the first square box that I’ve ever made. I actually made two of it. One for me and one for a friend’s daughter. It’s vertical grain Douglas fir and very cool.
Mike Pekovich once told me about a samurai’s inro box that he saw in a musuem. It inspired this box. These three boxes stack on top of each other.
Using the same dimenions I used in box 49 as a starting point, I angled the sides in slightly to make a box that I really like a lot. It’s small, just 3 in. by 6 in., but very elegant.
Without question this is the best piece (box or otherwise) that I’ve ever made.
Another stacking box inspired by Japanese inro and bento boxes. I went square this time, and the individual boxes are shorter, too. This one, I think, is better than box 49.
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Box 46
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Box 47
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Box 48
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Box 49
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Box 50
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Box 51
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Box 52
Comments
What a fun trip this has been. Congratulations on making it to #52. Thanks!
Seconded. Congratulations and when does the book come out?
Only one question - what the heck did you do with all these boxes?
BlackBurnt - Most of them are in a cube here in the office
When will the book be published?
What a project. Wow and double wow
Why I am so impressed is that my proclivity is toward the eastern "way" Do . As you well know simplicity and quality go hand in hand for the Japanese carpenter. You have my utmost respect.
Wooden boxes are great decorative items in your home, and at the same time, good for portable storage. These are great ideas to make some for the home! I would make a variety to suit the spaces at home.
Box 45 is by far my favorite one. I can get so much use out of it for storing any fishing tackle inside except the rods as they might be a bit longer. Anyway, the light tackle might actually get in there as well...
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