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    Coffee Break Edit: Michael Cullen’s Two Walled Bandsawn Box

    Sit back, relax, and watch Michael Cullen make one of his beautiful bandsawn boxes, in less than five minutes!

    Author Headshot By Michael Cullen Feb 17, 2017

    Edited by Jeff Roos

    This is an excerpt from Michael’s video workshop where he shows you in exacting detail how to make three of his boxes.

    Michael also wrote an article on his boxes which was featured in issue #250.

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    Comments

    1. BetsyE | Feb 17, 2017 10:44am | #1

      Nice! I want one.

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      DanM | Feb 18, 2017 09:38am | #2

      What kind of wood?

    3. user-5804902 | Feb 18, 2017 12:41pm | #3

      very nice what kind of wood is that

    4. u2jimbo | Sep 02, 2017 02:04pm | #4

      I recently acquired my first bandsaw. My first project was my version of your box in this video. It is made from Purple Heart. It turned out very well...I wish I could share a couple of images of it with you.

      Thank-you very much for sharing this approach and the techniques used. I found the videos and articles very easy to understand and follow.

      I have three more blocks of various woods to expand my "box collection" and hone my skills.

      1. User avater FWW Editor
        BenStrano | Sep 02, 2017 07:52pm | #5

        Post a link! I'll make sure Michael see it.

    5. Pushrod | Nov 10, 2018 09:16am | #6

      And not a word spoken. It''s the music, I guess.

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