Lois Ventura Lotus bandsaw Box????

Lois Ventura Lotus BS Box???? · 08-08-2009, 05:14 PM

Have any of you folks made the Lotus bandsaw box in Lois Keener Venturas first book?

I've got a few questions if anyone can answer them.
Thanks

PChristy · 08-08-2009, 06:40 PM

Hey Ken, I have not made it or any other bandsaw box - sorry I can't help - but why don't you go ahead and ask the questions and someone might be able to answer them - your problem with the box might be simpler to another makers problem that they have had - JAT

ChrisMathes · 08-11-2009, 01:22 AM

That is my favorite box...although I haven't tried it yet simply b/c of the amount of sanding involved. Do ask your question and I bet someone can help you. A pic of a finished Lotus may help those who don't know what it looks like. Best of luck!

Chris

Ken Massingale · 08-11-2009, 12:30 PM

Phillip and Chris,
Good suggestion.
My questions were 1.) A couple of cuts leaves the bandsaw blade trapped in drawer cavities if the wood has tension and firmly closes the kerf made to cut out the drawer. With a lot of pucker factor I got out of this without breaking the thin/fragile drawer wall.
2.) This is the only design she had with the drawers hanging out in the air. I questioned whether to cutoff a complete back or just make individual backs for the drawers, or let the drawers slide both directions without a back. I usually don't install the back till the sanding between compartments is done so I can sand from both sides.
I decided to cut out the exterior forms, lay the boxes on a blank of 1/4" thick stock and outline the box and saw that out and glue to the boxes frames, then sand to fit.
This/these boxes are a bear. I know why I have waited 2 years to tackle one, and am having second thoughts how the spalted Ambrosia Maple is going to 'fit' with the design.
For those who haven't seen the Lotus here's a pic. (not mine)