Thread: I know its just radiata pine...

Thanks for kind comments guys, pine was used specifically because its cheap and it dosen't matter if it gets knocked around in use, also decided oil finish for this reason as well, along with hoping it will develop a patina over time.

The end grains was done using an ex-Scribbly Gum No 3 stanley with a hock blade, thought the 80 tooth blade was giving me a nice finish until it was hit with the No 3.

I really like pine. One of my favourite timbers. All sorts of it - it has nice grain and is easy to work with. Great box, and you're a lucky man to have such a good jig to put in it!

Originally Posted by jow104

It you have trouble with the lid bowing at a later date, .................in the UK where a lot of our timber is not well seasoned.

The timber here can be quite "interesting" if I buy it and use it straight away.
Was shown early last year that the stamped barcode on radiata has the date the board was dressed also stamped, so quite apart from letting the boards sit for at least a few months, also attempt to find oldest timber I can. Which really annoys the Bunnings people as I pull apart their lovely stacks.

I tend to be a lurker and silent admirer of other exotic timbers used.

What you have done with a common timber is fantastic and much too good to use as a toolbox. That is show quality.

I like the way the knot makes a bit of a feature on the front. Did you plan it, or was it just a lucky placement?

Nice one... regardless what it's made of. Great Job!

corey