For years now I've been wondering about making larger cross-grain lidded boxes. I haven't seen many boxes larger than 4-5 inches across, though. Seems like working with a single piece of wood would help mitigate the effects of the movement. Have any of you seen larger cross-grain boxes with lids? I'd love to look at some examples if you know of any. Clear vertical-grained wood would give me a more consistent seasonal movement. Burl might randomize the movement. Turning in stages to allow the wood to flex between operations could also help.
Basically, I'd be curious to hear any of your experiences about making large (say, wider than 7-8") cross-grain lidded boxes.
Kalia in Sebastopol
Basically, I'd be curious to hear any of your experiences about making large (say, wider than 7-8") cross-grain lidded boxes.
Kalia in Sebastopol