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14th January 2013, 05:49 AM #1
Jewellery chest
This was a small jewellery chest that I made for a Christmas Present last year and forgot to post ( I think it could be my age). Not sure of the wood as this came from my reclaimed timber pile (I like to use reclaimed wood whenever I can).
The inlay wood is mahogany strips that I have quite a bit of from another project. It is lined with the sticky backed felt sheets. Size is 12" long X 5" deep and 5 1/2" tall these are approximate sizes as I forgot to measure it before I gave it
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14th January 2013, 07:13 AM #2
Hi Diggerdelany, very nice box, love the simplicity in the design with the inlay. Most of my upcoming projects will be from reclaimed wood. Question on the ring tray (like the color) - did you use the foamcore material?
Glenn
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14th January 2013, 08:21 AM #3
G'Day Derek, You talent knows no end....Beautiful craftsmanship on a lovely box; one lucky person receiving this gift.. Cheers, crowie
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Nice Work
Nice work on the box.
Bob
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14th January 2013, 02:24 PM #5Skwair2rownd
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Well done DD!!
And for being a member of the Scroungers and Recyclers Union!
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15th January 2013, 04:05 AM #6
Thank you all like all of my woodworking projects I make things because I enjoy working with wood and also like using my hands. I will try as many forms of woodworking, toy making and turning top of the list
Yes the ring holders are foam cut into square section and to the length of the opening and the felt stuck to this in one continuous piece with enough to tuck down the end to keep it tidy.
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That is a really beautiful piece of work DD, well done.
I can't quite work out how you do the part where the ring is actually held between the two pieces of foam (or foamcore?).
Preferencesregards,
Dengy
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16th January 2013, 08:30 AM #8
I hope this helps and I don't end up confusing you.
I started with three foam blocks (top diagram) and enough felt to in length to cover at least 9 sides, hopefully it will become clear later on.
It should also be a little wider than the block length to allow for tucking down the ends to make a good looking job, I have left of sizes as if you use this method make them to suit you own measurements.
Take one block and wrap the felt around three sides (middle left diagram), then rotate this anti clockwise and put the second block right up against the first one.
Continue the felt across the join and down one side which I left out on the drawing (But look at middle right)
Take the two block you have already covered and again rotate them anti clockwise repeat the same process as you did with the first two blocks.
You should end up with something like the bottom diagram.
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I hope this is explains it, if I had taken pictures at the time it would have been much easier
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Many thanks for this info, DD, ESP the sketch. Another 1,000 words saved
One question, how do you cut the foam so neatly?regards,
Dengy
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16th January 2013, 10:55 PM #10
When cutting the foam first thing is a very sharp knife. If you use a stanley knife/Utility knife put a new blade in.
Lay a steel ruler along the cut line and hold it firm enough to stop it moving but not too hard as to compress the foam as it will distort it.
Cut along the line with gentle cuts letting the knife do the work, this may take a few passes until you have cut all the way through.
This should result in a nice cleanly cut piece of foam, don't rush it as you can ruin a great box with a badly finished interior.
Not that my work is great compared to many boxes I have seen on here, hopefully I am improving.
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17th January 2013, 03:40 AM #11
I am stunned by its beauty and design. Added to favorites.
Regards
Jack
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Thanks DD for the advice on shaping foam. Agree with your comment about a poor job can ruin the appearance of the box.
If I can make boxes as neat as this, I will be happyregards,
Dengy
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19th January 2013, 12:49 PM #13
Hi Dig'
Thanks for showing the box and how you made the ring holder. It WILL be copied!
The main timber looks like oak .... you have oak in your reclaim box?
Lovely work and, if you are getting old, then many of us are in terrible trouble !
flettya rock is an obsolete tool ......... until you don’t have a hammer!
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19th January 2013, 04:24 PM #14
I like the ring holder idea and thank you for showing your Jewellery chest.
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19th January 2013, 10:43 PM #15
Thank you all this is one reason I like forums like this we all share and learn, I learn for definite
Defiantly not Oak that is one timber I do know and I have some in the box that came from an old beam that came out of a church due to woodworm, Yes I did cut out all the infected wood and burned it.
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