Thanks! I get all my supplies from www.shakerovalbox.com/online-store-1 I'd recommend starting with a kit. Not sure what size tacks I use, it's been a while.
Very nice. It’s particularly nice having a video about shaker box making that is hand-tool based. Also I’m especially grateful for the hint about using a “backup waste-piece” to support cutting out the fingers with a coping saw. This is a part that I’ve always had trouble with. Thank you. (Really enjoyed the Goldberg Variations as well ;-) )
I'm pretty sure it's kiln dried. It's been a while since I made these types of boxes. The cherry does tend to crack though, maybe one out of every five boxes.
I can say that timber, when kiln dried, has an altered molecular structure and it makes steam (or hot water) bending a bit of a lottery. My experience is much longer soaking and/or steaming helps but I haven’t found a 100% way. Air dried is obviously better for steam bending but the only reliable source that I am aware of is English Woodlands Timber in Sussex - but they are usually quite big slabs
I dont mean to be off topic but does any of you know of a method to get back into an Instagram account? I was dumb forgot my login password. I would appreciate any tricks you can give me.
@Gianni Thiago i really appreciate your reply. I got to the site through google and Im trying it out now. Takes quite some time so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
I saw your episode of American Craftsman and checked out your website. So many things I wish I had started to do earlier. Anyway I have your 3 box kit coming and I’m excited to become proficient, make gifts for my Grandchildren and add another mention to my obituary. Thanks for the inspiration!
I could saw them by hand or with a bandsaw if I had one, but these were actually purchased to save time from John Wilson who produces all kinds of supplies needed to make these boxes. Website is at www.shakerovalbox.com/
@@4martinbrownI’m sorry it’s been 5 years but I’ve only just seen the video. Timberline in Tonbridge always have the think strips in stock and in a variety of timbers. Excellent quality and they sell online. No connection; just a very happy regular customer
Very well produced video. I came across your channel this morning while having my coffee and it was a wonderful find. Ive been making Shaker Boxes myself since 2005 and am always looking to see how others make their boxes. Your the first I have seen using only hand tools and it was very interesting and probably more in line with Shaker production methods in the 1800's. I look forward to more of your videos and newsletters from your web site. Thanks so much for sharing.
Thank you for your comment, Ken! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I'm not sure exactly the tools the Shakers would have used, but I use what I have and enjoy the peace and solitude while I'm making them with only hand tools.
