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26th December 2020, 07:39 PM
Thread: Three Wand Boxes
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Thanks I like the diffindo concept and yeah I...
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24th December 2020, 05:40 PM
Thread: Three Wand Boxes
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The colours were hand painted with acrylic artist...
The colours were hand painted with acrylic artist paint and the label was printed out and stuck on to the lids with pva. Then clear matte spray coat
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24th December 2020, 03:11 PM
Thread: Three Wand Boxes
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Three Wand Boxes
For the 3 gk's for Christmas. All mad hp fans. I started just with the wands, the boxes were an after thought. I hope they like them!
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15th July 2020, 10:39 AM
Thread: What timber is this?
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i'm guessing cranky myrtle
i'm guessing cranky myrtle
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17th April 2020, 09:47 AM
Thread: Some beautiful Rosewood.
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Well done Ruddy, especially the way the lid is...
Well done Ruddy, especially the way the lid is nested into the front as well as the sides - and the lift tab part of the lid rather than an attachment
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31st May 2019, 04:13 PM
Thread: CNC Router Purchase for a box maker
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Paul/ericks Sorry for the late reply, just got...
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Sorry for the late reply, just got back from 4 weeks OS (hard life !) Now I am in the process of researching the best CAM software to use with Mach3. I have previously run a few basic... -
29th March 2019, 01:22 PM
Thread: CNC Router Purchase for a box maker
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Thanks Fletty Hope it is the right way to go....
Thanks Fletty
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29th March 2019, 10:25 AM
Thread: CNC Router Purchase for a box maker
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For anyone who is interested, I have now...
For anyone who is interested, I have now purchased a Chinese 3040 CNC Router
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14th March 2019, 08:02 PM
Thread: CNC Router Purchase for a box maker
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BUT the trick is finding the right bit of kit...
BUT the trick is finding the right bit of kit that will meet my needs
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14th March 2019, 08:00 PM
Thread: CNC Router Purchase for a box maker
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Aaah woodPixel, I should have included this basic...
Aaah woodPixel, I should have included this basic piece of info. I would probably not exceed 25 boxes in a year.
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14th March 2019, 07:58 PM
Thread: CNC Router Purchase for a box maker
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Dead right Fletty, the economics are in my...
Dead right Fletty, the economics are in my favour, even with my modest output.
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14th March 2019, 11:49 AM
Thread: CNC Router Purchase for a box maker
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CNC Router Purchase for a box maker
Before I plunge into a purchase, I thought it wise to seek the advice of this forum.
Firstly, my needs are quite specific and they are:
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10th January 2019, 05:58 AM
Thread: Gluing hinges in position temporarily?
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Dengy Yes that is correct, It takes a bit of...
Dengy
Yes that is correct, It takes a bit of care applying the CA to avoid marring the finish particularly along the adjoining underside edges of the lid and topside edges of the base but the plus... -
9th January 2019, 07:46 PM
Thread: Gluing hinges in position temporarily?
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Dengue I firstly use a brad awl I think they are...
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I firstly use a brad awl I think they are called. I have re ground it so that it fits the holes for the strap hinges I use . After marking the centre I use a simple, small jewellers... -
9th January 2019, 12:25 PM
Thread: Gluing hinges in position temporarily?
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Like John T, I glue the hinges both sides first...
Like John T, I glue the hinges both sides first and carefully align the box edges, I use CA glue sparingly. Once dry (overnight to be certain) I then drill pilot holes and insert screws.
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Dengy Yes you're right - it might have been...
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Yes you're right - it might have been easier, but in the manner you suggest, I don't like the potential for gaps to become visible between a lid insert and the box sides. I also went the way I... -
G'day Dengy I did't allow for expansion, the...
G'day Dengy
I did't allow for expansion, the method I chose is one I have used for many years and so far I have not experienced any issues. I can't say it won't happen but a box I made this way 12... -
Thanks Kerry, much appreciated
Thanks Kerry, much appreciated
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Damn- sprung again
Damn- sprung again
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Haven't tried the Osmo Might give it a go when...
Haven't tried the Osmo Might give it a go when the Minwax is all gone. Also haven't tried spray on shellac. Is that easily got? Also should mention that after rubbing back with lubricated 400 I...
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Thank you Mr Brush - as for the finish - I hope...
Thank you Mr Brush - as for the finish - I hope this isn’t too long winded.
I used a 3 part finish with lots of hand rubbing (and I mean lots) between each. To get what I like (to see the grain... -
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Thanks for that
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Thanks Brian. It is actually the clamping knob...
Thanks Brian. It is actually the clamping knob from a very old and damaged marking gauge.
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Watch Box
Just completed for a friend's son. Bit fiddly doing the inserts but I wanted to keep the watches constrained laterally as well a providing them with enough height for ease of removal. Cushions were...
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4th March 2018, 02:37 PM
Thread: Finishes for trouser stand?
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Wipe on poly will also do the job and is easy to...
Wipe on poly will also do the job and is easy to apply with a cloth. Two coats would do it.
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4th March 2018, 10:38 AM
Thread: Who uses a drum sander for boxes?
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Ditto Alex and Dengy I also have a small Jet...
Ditto Alex and Dengy I also have a small Jet drum sander and i find it indispensable for ease of use, low noise level and after bandsawing stock for lids and sides, getting consistent accurate...
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10th February 2018, 10:46 PM
Thread: JET 6in Long Bed Jointer
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N.S.W. This item has been SOLD to pach shep1
This item has been SOLD to pach
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9th February 2018, 02:12 PM
Thread: JET 6in Long Bed Jointer
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N.S.W. JET 6in Long Bed Jointer
Very little used. Excellent working order. As a box maker, I don't use this enough to justify the floor space in my small shop. Will sell for $325 ONO. Pickup only from Balgownie (just north of...
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3rd December 2017, 06:17 AM
Thread: Half-face respirator good for beards
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I should add that the device is very easy to...
I should add that the device is very easy to clean and the filters are readily available from the supplier I mentioned
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3rd December 2017, 06:08 AM
Thread: Half-face respirator good for beards
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I have one of these Resp-o-rators. Had it for 5...
I have one of these Resp-o-rators. Had it for 5 years and it works extremely well with my full face beard. Does not obstruct vision, I can wear with glasses without them getting fogged up, ear...
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5th April 2017, 05:24 PM
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The PVD coating finishes are extremely...
The PVD coating finishes are extremely interesting. It would be useful to know if the same finish could be applied to the screws, although that may be technically difficult from the manufacturing...
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4th April 2017, 02:09 PM
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Ditto Brian's comments above. I am a definite...
Ditto Brian's comments above. I am a definite starter to purchase solid brass side rail hinges to suit 10mm box sides and I too prefer 6mm wide. Good luck with the project !
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28th October 2016, 10:13 PM
Thread: Lid experiment part 2 - stone inlay
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Nick I tend to agree. Here is another example...
Nick
I tend to agree. Here is another example in a slightly less showy stone (azurite). I used ceramic sandpaper on this stone, sourced from an auto paint shop. I also used more fines.
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28th October 2016, 09:53 PM
Thread: Lid experiment part 2 - stone inlay
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Peter I think it's turquoise. Not entirely sure...
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I think it's turquoise. Not entirely sure as it was in a packet that I've had for many years. The stone was actually pre drilled for use as jewellery and I crushed it inside a pipe with a... -
25th October 2016, 11:43 AM
Thread: Lid experiment part 2 - stone inlay
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Thanks for the comment. Here is the link to the...
Thanks for the comment. Here is the link to the first part - Lid feature experiment
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24th October 2016, 08:49 PM
Thread: Lid experiment part 2 - stone inlay
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Lid experiment part 2 - stone inlay
I have a cupboard at the back of the workshop where I keep box rejects and other stuff. Rummaging through to find something else, I spotted an unfinished box with a cracked lid and got to thinking...
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6th October 2016, 06:23 PM
Thread: Lid feature experiment
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Thanks 3 toed, i will put up another post when I...
Thanks 3 toed, i will put up another post when I try the next step.
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6th October 2016, 10:40 AM
Thread: Lid feature experiment
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Lid feature experiment
I really like the combination of wood and stone. In the past I have used the occasional piece of stone in lids, sometimes inset and sometimes as the lid handle. During a visit to Melbourne last...
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10th April 2016, 03:34 PM
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fletty Nice to see a cleverly resolved design...
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Nice to see a cleverly resolved design that doesn't require extra hardware (hinges, stays etc)
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23rd March 2016, 01:22 PM
Thread: Potpourri of species
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Thanks Fletty - will see what I can do about pics...
Thanks Fletty - will see what I can do about pics ! :U
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18th March 2016, 08:40 PM
Thread: Potpourri of species
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Thanks for that and yep, I will definitely be...
Thanks for that and yep, I will definitely be presenting this gift personally.
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10th March 2016, 10:45 PM
Thread: Potpourri of species
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Potpourri of species
Visiting the US in April and staying with my wife's cousin in Texas. He has very kindly offered us the use of his twin cab pickup to tour around (the only condition was don't take it to Mexico!). As...
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looks like I have transgressed but you probably...
looks like I have transgressed but you probably got the message
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Fletty after reading your quote I am reminded of...
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Stevo very true sentiments, my big mutt is...
Stevo very true sentiments, my big mutt is currently asleep ON my feet. I like the idea of getting back to basics with a handmade box, particularly when I don't have to purchase any hardware (i.e....
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thanks Peter - the fine chamfer was more a happy...
thanks Peter - the fine chamfer was more a happy coincidence than planned :D
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thanks Fletty - the loss was my sister in law's...
thanks Fletty - the loss was my sister in law's little pooch and not our own family dog who is still very much here monopolising chairs, couch, floor space and pretty much anything else.
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RIP Box
Its been a long time between posts, as I was reminded by Fletty and week or two ago.
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26th June 2008, 09:26 PM
Thread: Australian box for an English wedding
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Fletty with a box gouge of course:rolleyes: Shep
Fletty
with a box gouge of course:rolleyes:
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26th June 2008, 09:22 PM
Thread: Australian box for an English wedding
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OK Bob Iunderstand your point:-. The fact is the...
OK Bob Iunderstand your point:-. The fact is the base is not solid timber I have to confess, although it is the only non solid timber in the construction. The base is 6mm mdf with a Tas Blackwood...