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  1. 15th October 2009, 09:25 AM #16
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    Quote Originally Posted by AlexS View Post
    Thank you all for the kind comments.
    I was chuffed to get the job, especially as my daughter was competing (her teams took out a gold & silver in Canoe polo).

    I didn't do a backup box, but I did do some backup pieces such as staves and ends.
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    they look great

    But you do know what comes next ... and that's selling a jig to make stave boxes !!!




    For those wondering, the story behind the Gifkins dovetail jig is that after making a stack of presentation dovetailed boxes for the Auckland Commonwealth Games, Roger decided there had to be an easier way and developed his jig
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    Terrific boxes Alex. You must have been tickled pink to score that commission… Well done.

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  4. 15th October 2009, 12:42 PM #18
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    Quote Originally Posted by boban View Post
    yeah, i don't know alex. They look like a bit of a rush job to me.

    I reckon they would have been much nice if they were turned rather than coopered. Still they did the job.

    Did you use wipe on poly for the finish, or danish oil?
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    Wow Alex! You're a master. They are fantastic.

    Nice that one of the only royals that Aus cares about got one

    What an awesome comission.

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    Alex, only just seen this thread, Congratulations.
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    Beautiful work and what a nice honor to be chosen to do it. How did you do the linings?
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    Quote Originally Posted by ciscokid View Post
    How did you do the linings?
    Two thin layers of craft foam were laminated together around a cylinder form, then the satin was stuck to the foam with double-sided tape, and wrapped around and taped behind. The liners were then stuck inside the box with contact adhesive.
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    Ingenious! Thanks. My fingers have a hard time when it comes to fussy things like satin. Looks like you've got it down though.
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    A great job well done
    how do the tops open on hinges?
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    There are pins in sleeves in the tops and the ends.
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    Beautiful display of Australian design, skill and timbers. Looking forward to the AWR article.
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