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  1. 29th November 2017, 12:17 PM #1
    Canisbellum
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    Default My 1st box WIP

    I am making a box to hold some custom chef knives I had made for my daughters wedding present. Starting with a Salmon Gum log I harvested while I was living in Kalgoorlie. This has been a steep learning curve and I have pretty much moved from one disaster to the next it hasn't helped that I have a deadline, and need to get it to NZ soon. The hinges I bought are to big so I am waiting for others and I still need to flock the knife cut outs. The name plate was engraved by a talented young engraver I know in Orange NSW.

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  3. 29th November 2017, 04:29 PM #2
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    Thanks for sharing this build .... great to see the stages

    It s a fabulous design and sensational wood.

    That plaque really sets it off

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  4. 29th November 2017, 09:02 PM #3
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    Very nice
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  5. 29th November 2017, 09:43 PM #4
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    That is very remarkable, well done. Who did the engraving plate for you?

    Paul
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    I didn't read it properly, an engraver in Orange, very nice

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  7. 30th November 2017, 01:25 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by Pauls321 View Post
    That is very remarkable, well done. Who did the engraving plate for you?

    Paul
    Thanks, Engraving by Danae did the engraving , she is very talented I have had a bit of work done by her. She has a FB and Instagram account.

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  8. 4th December 2017, 07:14 PM #7
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    After a few more catastrophes it's done. Couldn't get any stays or brass chain before it leaves for NZ so the stay is 40lb Flourocarbon leader.

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  9. 4th December 2017, 11:00 PM #8
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    That box come up very nice. What sort of finish did you use

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  10. 5th December 2017, 10:04 AM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by Pauls321 View Post
    That box come up very nice. What sort of finish did you use

    Paul
    Thanks, used the below products. About 8 coats of lacquer with a green scotchbrite rub between every 3 or 4 coats. Then 1200 grit wet dry followed by the Restor a finish and then the ubeaut polish the 1st coat applied with the white Scotchbrite pad. With several more applied with bits of a old t-shirt.
    It's a lot of work but it's a subtle shine which I like.

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  11. 6th December 2017, 02:53 PM #10
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    A very nice box indeed. Stunning bit of wood that Salmon Gum.
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