#1 MAPLE AND MAPLE BURL SHAKER OVAL BOX

This size # 1 Shaker Oval Box is handmade following time honored Shaker box-making methods. After producing the bands, the bands are soaked in hot water then bent around a wooden form. After removal from the form, the swallow-tail fingers are secured to the band with copper tacks. Shapers are then placed inside the box to hold the shape while the band dries. After drying, the Maple Burl top and quarter sawn pine bottom are carefully fitted into place and secured with wooden pegs and the handle attached.

The box is finished with a clear finish and lacquer and  wax  top coat. The box  is  a size #1 which is approx. 4 1/2 inches long x 2 3/4 inches wide x 1 1/2 inches deep.