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17th September 2017, 07:56 AM #16SENIOR MEMBER
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It's looking really great. Looking forward to seeing the finished product.
cheers,
ajw
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17th September 2017, 08:22 AM #17GOLD MEMBER
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Good work, Fumbler!
I like the clean understated look. Inlay banding on the sides ties in well with the lid, too.
What type of finish will you use?
Brian
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17th September 2017, 08:25 AM #18GOLD MEMBER
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Hi Fumbler,
Looking great so far,a nice box indeed.
Regards Rod.Rod Gilbert.
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17th September 2017, 06:51 PM #19GOLD MEMBER
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I'll probably use Livos oil, as I've heard it's a nice and easy finish. I can't afford the time to keep messing it up like a box that I wanted to give as a gift over a month ago and have kept massing up the lid. 4 times I have taken back to bare wood. And as the jobs/requests keep stacking up I don't want to be spread over several jobs at the one time.
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17th September 2017, 08:13 PM #20
Fumbler, what a MIGHTY haul of inlay you have!!!!!! That tube!
As for finish, my new, absolute favourite are two things: Livos Kunos (most things) and if I want beautiful shiny finishes then Poly.
With the poly, its a quick process. Dead easy.
-- Spray a light tack coat
-- Wait 5 minutes, spray a decent coat
-- Wait 1 hour, spray another decent coat.
-- Let harden.
-- Sand using a block and 400 grit to knock off the nibs
-- Use a 3M Extra fine pad (white) on the bottom of the ROS and polish that poly!
The 3M pad does ALLLLLL the hard work and you are left with a flat shiny surface in no time flat.
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18th September 2017, 04:39 PM #21GOLD MEMBER
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21st September 2017, 04:54 PM #22GOLD MEMBER
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Splines are in, I used matching silky oak for the carcass and Purple Heart for the trays which will match the purple suede tray lining.
there isn't a spline at the base as I thought it might be too busy. And had I had my thinking cap on I should've done them scaled down 15mm wide, 10mm wide and 5mm wide at the base but Harry Hindsight is a wonderful thing. The base which is glued into a slot should stop the bottom/legs from splitting anyway.
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27th September 2017, 05:02 PM #23GOLD MEMBER
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Ok, I've sliced the lid off, used my new concealed barrel jig that is custom made for the hinges. Routered out the back edge, just past centre to get greater than 90deg opening. And oiled the trays, just have to trim the linings as a tad over sized, then oil the box.
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Oh oh and matching picture frame from the off cuts.
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Mother in law will be well chuffed.
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28th September 2017, 10:19 AM #24GOLD MEMBER
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Lovely box, Fumbler. I particularly like the inlay banding around the inner edge and the subtle 'feet'.
How are you fixing in the linings? Double sided tape? And the top tray dividers - how are they held in place - glue and a friction fit?
One lucky Mother-in-law there!
Brian
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28th September 2017, 10:55 AM #25GOLD MEMBER
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As you asked before about the bottom tray being fixed, it's not now, but it is a very (very) snug fit, so I might sand first to fit. It won't be coming out that's for sure. I sprayed acid free spray adhesive on the card then affixed the felt, then sprayed around edges of the card underneath and the material for double bond. The linings are snug and done need any tape but I will use a small amount of super thin double sided tape that I have.
i did have an extra 4 pieces of banding but not sure if they will be any good due my steaming 4 at once. I steamed them to take the twist out but steamed too much and now the black has elf through. If I'm lucky it will sand out. If not it's no love lost as it was free. (Please note the orange quiver in first pics).
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5th October 2017, 09:47 AM #26GOLD MEMBER
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Day 2, second coat of Kunos Livos oil. So far so good. I'm loving this finish, so easy and great results.
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I finished the trays yesterday and have 4coats on.
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8th October 2017, 08:56 AM #27GOLD MEMBER
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3rd coat now on. On the first and second coats I used the same piece of rag which had been soaked from the first, then wrapped in plastic and stuffed inside 2 zip lock sandwich bags to keep moist and on the third coat, I just put the rag on the bottle top and tipped the bottle up. Hardly any at all and buffed in moderately. Done Friday morning. I also drilled the magnet catch holes yesterday, recessing them just below the surface to weaken the grip as quite strong little buggers.
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So next round will be completed pics.
As coming to an end and and idle mind is dangerous, i am about to head in to the shop and turn this Dai Sensei created block into a few rings, which should look fantastic (all going to plan that is)
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final pics of comleteted box tonight.
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8th October 2017, 04:30 PM #28GOLD MEMBER
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Finito...... pics of completion
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Thanks to all for your tips and comments, but please feel free to knock if u must. I'm pretty sure that the mother-in-law will be over the moon, as much as I am for how it turned out.
Richard
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12th October 2017, 06:18 AM #29GOLD MEMBER
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ÎSorry, one more pic with the matching picture frame. Just had to adjust the kids photo's for Safety reasons...???!! The wife said I shouldn't post their faces so to keep me safe from her i thought I'd comply.
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15th October 2017, 07:52 AM #30GOLD MEMBER
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Very nicely done Fumbler,
Beautiful box and frame I agree the MIL will be very pleased indeed.
Regards Rod.Rod Gilbert.
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