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ptc

15th July 2005, 11:13 AM

a piece of huon scrap 220x95x95
knob to fit, a lot of sanding to do
Then finish with eee and hard shellawax.

AlexS

15th July 2005, 01:18 PM

Nice shape PTC. Should look good when finished.

You may find its quicker to remove the bandsaw marks and smooth the outside using a scraper.

knucklehead

15th July 2005, 01:47 PM

a piece of huon scrap 220x95x95.
I didn't know there was such a thing as huon pine scrap.http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com.au/images/icons/icon10.gif

ptc

21st July 2005, 01:16 PM

Finished.
knob on draw is myrtle scrap
next one is a myrtle burl.

Wood Borer

21st July 2005, 01:26 PM

What a beautiful little box. Thanks for sharing it with us.

silentC

21st July 2005, 01:28 PM

Yeah, nice one :D

RufflyRustic

21st July 2005, 02:23 PM

Love that sheen and contrasting handle!

cheers
RufflyRustic

Sir Stinkalot

21st July 2005, 02:28 PM

Great job ..... I feel enspired however I am stuck in the office.

What blade was used on the BS?

wonnie

21st July 2005, 04:47 PM

great box, can you show us a pick of it open. i was wondering how much of the draw you took away...

Suresh

21st July 2005, 05:07 PM

Love the box, what blade did you use?
when i tried to do something similar with a 1/8th blade, the blade snapped. i have not been game to try it again, scared the crap out of me when the blade snapped the back of my hand.
I could only look on in horror, I thought that I had ripped the back of the hand open and need multiple nerve and tendon repairs. I was fortunate to not even have a scratch. I assume that the back of the blade struck me.
Suresh

ptc

21st July 2005, 06:42 PM

3/16 blade 10 tpi. from Henrey Bros i got two for $30.
I wind it up realy tight it twangs nicely. about 1/2 inch movement to left of top wheel.
Still trying to cut clean. but it must come with practice ( i hope )
Alf recomended 4" thickness.
Wonnie.
pick of it open, made a stuff up of the liner.

Auld Bassoon

21st July 2005, 07:38 PM

Finished.
knob on draw is myrtle scrap
next one is a myrtle burl.
Ptc,
Excellent jobhttp://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com.au/images/icons/icon14.gif I really like that slightly left-field thinking when using what most folks would just see as scrap.

Cheers!

ptc

30th July 2005, 11:37 AM

Second box, getting to like this.
design courtesy of Alf Thompson (who's help has been wonderfull )
Myrtle Burl " local stuff " box 220x 125x 95.
The body broke in half, and draw faces broke in to several pieces.(the natural faults in the burl)
got it all back together ok ( i think )
now the sanding and eee and hard shellawax

zenwood

30th July 2005, 03:43 PM

I love these boxes, PTC. The lutre and shape of the huon pine were wonderful, and the burl looks good too.

I think I can understand how these things are made, but I'd like to see some progress shots, if possible. Now that I''ve got a bandsaw, I might have a go at one.

Sir Stinkalot

30th July 2005, 05:59 PM

zenwood,

I am in the same situation as yourself .... ready to take the plunge into the first bandsaw box. I was given the following book which has some great plans and easy to follow, in depth step by step instructions. Although they don't appear difficult to make the book would still be worth a read/purchase.

"Building Beautiful Boxes With Your Bandsaw"
Lois Keener Ventura
14 Step by step projects and patterns.
isbn: 1-55870-522-8

zenwood

30th July 2005, 08:24 PM

"Building Beautiful Boxes With Your Bandsaw"
Cheers, Sir Stink. Have a greenie.:)

Studley 2436

31st July 2005, 07:00 PM

Hey Zenwood
When did this Golden Member thingo happen. Seems just the other week you were an apprentice

Studley

zenwood

1st August 2005, 08:52 AM

Dunno, m8. I just make posts, and stuff happens.

As Homer Simpson once said, "Don't ask me to explain the economy."

ptc

2nd August 2005, 06:42 PM

nearly finished,
only the draw to line (waiting to get some, not available localy.)

zenwood

3rd August 2005, 10:14 AM

nearly finished,
only the draw to line (waiting to get some, not available localy.) Love it. Do you smooth out the bandsaw marks with a drum sander?

ptc

3rd August 2005, 10:56 AM

Zenwood.
A bit with belt sander, and rest by hand.
Have an electric knife, must get round to glueing sanding paper on it.
Alf put me on to it as being very handy ( Wife picked mine up at a garage sale
$10. like new.)
i bought a GMC palm sander,difficult to hold, but ok for back and bottoms.
have not got a drum sander.

zenwood

3rd August 2005, 02:58 PM

Zenwood.
Have an electric knife... That's an interesting idea. Is it described in the forum? I'd imagine the blade would bend fairly easily under stress...?

ptc

3rd August 2005, 06:45 PM

Zenwood.
Don't forget there are 2 blades (Stainless steel )Quite rigid.
i have to get the teeth ground off (Other wise could be dangerous)
i do not have a grinder. so will get a mate to do it for me.

zenwood

3rd August 2005, 09:20 PM

Another question: how do I convince SWMBO that she doesn't need it in the kitchen any more (even though it's been unused for the past 7 years)?

tonysa

3rd August 2005, 10:33 PM

very nice boxes ptc, damn clever idea
i am suitable inspired to have a go with my recently acquired and pre-loved bandsaw. my list of projects is growing at an almighty rate

just need to get some suitable blades and there will be no stopping me

how did you hollow the drawer or did you bandsaw it out and glue front, back, sides and bottom together ?

cheers
tony

ptc

4th August 2005, 10:16 AM

Zenwood, tell her its dangerous not safe in house. (prone to electrical fault not having been used for so long !!!)

Tony.
Only cut back and front off. then on bandsaw cut out the centre piece, and glue back .

tonysa

4th August 2005, 10:24 PM

easy as that, now why didn't i figure that one out ?
must be getting slow in my old age
cheers
tony

zenwood

19th August 2005, 01:01 PM

I got Ventura's book, and it's great. The templates are starting to look familiar...;)

One question, though: when cutting off the backs and fronts of things (box as a whole or drawers), do you need to sand (or plane) them flat before glueing them back on. The book doesn't mention it, but if you just tried to glue the raw bandsawn sliced back, don't the saw-ridges lead to a crappy joint?

ptc

19th August 2005, 06:06 PM

I have only made two boxes so far,
i dont do any thing to the cut surfaces before glueing.
i think the type of glue is the secret.I will quote from Alf,(sure he will not mind me passing this on)
"Never sand any Surface you are going to Glue back together"
He uses GarretWade 202gf because it is the best"
i am unable to get it over here, and i am using Triton yellow P V A.

Utuk_Xul

21st August 2005, 06:54 PM