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  1. 27th April 2018, 07:33 PM #1
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    Its been quiet here lately so i thought i'd bring in some traffic.

    This is a Myrtle veneer ( veneer came from the WWW show last year) box i made recently using all mitre joins. The trim and insert tray with its clear glass bottom are from Red Cedar. Dimensions are 230L x 130D x 85H and its fully lined with Black leather. The lid is hinged on Brass plated strap hinges and the finish is Organoil HBO.
    I have been using traditional wax but have found that it takes a long time to dry and doesn't buff to to the finish i like so i have trialed some newly aquired Pete's Polish which is quicker drying and buffs to the satin finish i'm looking for.




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  3. 27th April 2018, 09:02 PM #2
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    Very nice , thanks for sharing.
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  4. 27th April 2018, 10:48 PM #3
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    Stunning
    Really nice looking box.
    May I ask what was the veneer lade on too.


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  5. 27th April 2018, 11:51 PM #4
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    Very nice, the transition from veneer to solid wood has worked well.

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  6. 28th April 2018, 07:03 AM #5
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    Great box, DD.

    Very interesting tray design and I would not have thought of glass as a tray bottom. Two thumbs up!

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  7. 28th April 2018, 07:56 AM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by Simplicity View Post
    Stunning
    Really nice looking box.
    May I ask what was the veneer lade on too.


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    Veneer was laid on 12mm MDF
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  8. 28th April 2018, 08:01 AM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by homey View Post
    Great box, DD.

    Very interesting tray design and I would not have thought of glass as a tray bottom. Two thumbs up!

    Brian
    Thanks Brian. I will likely use the tray design more often but i don't know if the glass will work long term, depends on the glue.
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    Very nice! I especially like the tray design, both the 'buttress' corners and the glass bottom.
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    Thanks to Homey for pointing out that the "frame thing" inside was actually a glass bottomed tray! (I think I need new glasses)

    Very impressive DD, both design and execution.
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    There are some fantastic looking boxes on this forum .
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