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  1. 22nd December 2006, 06:14 PM #1
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    Smile 3 Tier Box

    Hey all,

    This is a box that I have made for my Mum for Chrissy/birthday (8 Jan).

    The design is from the latest Aust. Woodsmith, just smaller and a different lid.

    Dimensions of each tier are 125 x 125 x 50, including the footing.

    The external timbers are Tea Tree (a big thanks to Shedhand for sourcing it for me. I still have one board left!) and English Oak. The lining is also oak. The lid is a slice from a Grass Tree root. Finish is Trad Wax.

    Have a great Xmas a prosperous new year all
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  3. 22nd December 2006, 06:26 PM #2
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    Default Great job, well done

    I am seriously impressed by your box, especially the lid which I find really appealing. I started to make the same design, but ended up opting for something much simpler. Hopefully mine will turn out half a well.
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    Nice work. The timber in the middle box reminds me of a freshly cut field of wheat.

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  5. 22nd December 2006, 06:41 PM #4
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    A very nice example of the craft. I'm impressed with the Grass tree root. Is it stable enough to stand the test of time. It looks like a cross-section of manfern a bit.
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    is the grass tree root, a hard or soft timber ?
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    very nice indeed gaz, have a greeny.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gumby View Post
    very nice indeed gaz, have a greeny.
    Don't trust him gazaly, he wears his hat on a funny angle! :eek:

    Well done on the box! Your mum will be VERY pleased with it.
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    Nice work Gaz, never seen grass tree before.
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    I too am very impressed with the boxes. That wood is absolutely beautiful.

    I do have a question about the boxes. In the first picture it looks like you have a smaller top on each lower box which the next box sets on. I didn't see how you did that in the other pictures.

    Could you explain for this poor old Texas boy how you did that. It looks great.

    Thanks
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    Very nice box, never seen one like that before. Great job!

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    Beautiful wood. Nicely done box joints. All in all, a winner!
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    Thanks all

    To answer a few questions:

    DPB: Didn't see that, but can now. I thought it looked like a wave rolling into the shore!

    SH & Billylad: The grass tree is soft, but dense, if that makes sense? I was able to plane it without any trouble. I think it should be OK for a while.

    MLSA: See the picture attached. What you see as smaller tops is the base.

    Again, Thanks heaps guys and gals
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