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26th February 2014, 09:13 PM #1
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Sydney Blue Gum, Brass and some wooden hinges.
This is a document/keepsake box I have made for my Godson and it is made from some recycled Sydney Blue Gum that was recovered from a very old factory demolition. The original piece was a support post about 2 mtrs by 150mm square and this was recycled into 12.5 mm boards.The box dimensions are 375mm x 285 mm wide x 130 mm High.
I have always liked the combination of oiled hardwood and brass and my intention was to get this contrast in this design.
The box is constructed using box joints on the corners and edged with square brass which is pinned and epoxy glued to the rebated edges.
The hinges are made from Purple Heart and flush inlaid and again epoxy glued.The Brusso lid stays ensure that the hinges are not subject to stress when the box is opened.
The central inset in the lid is an Elm Burr veneer and there is a brass engraved nameplate inlaid in the sandwich.The tray and box are lined with green leather suede.The box has been finished with Organoil and waxed.
box4.JPGback2.JPGbox2.JPGtray.JPGopen2.JPGopen.JPGAnd my head I'd be a scratchin'
While my thoughts were busy hatchin'
If I only had a brain.
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26th February 2014, 09:23 PM #2
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A top Job as usual.
RegardsHugh
Enough is enough, more than enough is too much.
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26th February 2014, 09:25 PM #3
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Nice work I like the brass contrast
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26th February 2014, 09:25 PM #4
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Magnificent
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26th February 2014, 09:27 PM #5
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Lovely, lovely work Ruddy!
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26th February 2014, 10:32 PM #6
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26th February 2014, 10:54 PM #7
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Excellent job..
JimSometimes in the daily challenges that life gives us, we miss what is really important...
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27th February 2014, 01:13 AM #8
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It's a beautiful box!
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27th February 2014, 01:50 AM #9
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What can I say?
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27th February 2014, 08:13 AM #10
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superb
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27th February 2014, 09:11 AM #11
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This is quite a nice looking box. Very well done.
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27th February 2014, 07:36 PM #12
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Wow, that is one sensational looking box.
I also really like the brass edges, not to mention the purple heart hinges, the burr inlay, the internal tray.......
Beautiful....
Steven.
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27th February 2014, 09:55 PM #13
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Just another day at the office eh Ruddy!?! Beautiful box. Love it!
My favorite look too!
Originally Posted by Ruddy
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27th February 2014, 11:06 PM #14
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Wow, that is absolutely fabulous. Amazing what a bloke can knock up in an afternoon.
A barrow load of brownie points coming your way.
Alan...
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28th February 2014, 09:20 AM #15
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A truly wonderful piece of craftsmanship Ruddy!!!
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