document box

[Wardy]

I used plans purchased from sydney wood show to make this doco box. timber is blackbean and I finished it with danish oil and beeswax.mortice and tenons and floating panels were used to make the box
L490 W270 H265


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[Simomatra]

Very nice Wardy

Nice looking box there

[Lignum]

Wardy, thats a ripper:D well done. I see that as a family heirloom. Blackbean is one of my favourite timbers. Just plain beautifull. How did you go with it? any reactions with your breathing and/or skin?

[rimmer]

Very nice ! What are the approximate dimensions ?


Also, wasn't the Sydney WW show on last weekend ? If so, You sure don't muck around.

[Wardy]

Wardy, thats a ripper:D well done. I see that as a family heirloom. Blackbean is one of my favourite timbers. Just plain beautifull. How did you go with it? any reactions with your breathing and/or skin?

thanks, thats what i intend doing, handing it down through the family.found it good to work and yes the dust did irritate my nose but not my skin
Cheers Wardy

[Wardy]

Very nice ! What are the approximate dimensions ?


Also, wasn't the Sydney WW show on last weekend ? If so, You sure don't muck around.

2004 I purchased the plans( this years show is 2-4 June) Sizes L490 W270 H265
Cheers Wardy

[labolle]

I like. I like.

[keith53]

Good stuff Wardy. Very neat work.

[chrisb691]

Very Nice!!.:cool:

[Carry Pine]

Wardy, well done. Looks like it's built to last. Do you put a message on your stuff like built in .... by.... for.....?
I'm finding stamps, signatures and addresses on old furniture that I'm doing up. Sure makes it special when you find stuff like that.
Carry Pine

[Auld Bassoon]

Super work Wardy! That document box is a lovely thing; well done indeed http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com.au/images/icons/icon14.gif

[Andy Mac]

Yep, nice work there Wardy, looks really slick. Blackbean does come up nice doesn't it?!, and it gets that sapwoody light colour coming through.

Cheers,

[Harry72]

Quality work Wardy!

[KRH]

Very, very nice. Aren't boxes just wonderful.

[TTIT]

Awesome stuff Wardy. Beautifully finished too:). Well worth some green!:D

[tonysa]

beeeautiful box wardy !
i like the legs
blackbean eh ? must give it a try, comes up very well.

[Tex79]

Wow!! What fantastic box.:D

[DPB]

Wardy - everything that has already been said, plus! I have always loved boxes with rounded edges. It softens the look and, in my opinion, makes them look more tactile. This is a beautiful piece of work - one that any woodworker would be proud of.

Only one comment - the chain distracts from the look. The picture shows the chain slack with the lid standing upright. Does the lid go farther back, or is the chain too long? In my opinion, a hidden hinge stop or a mortised brass lid retainer would have been perfect for this box.

Oh, one more thing, the key escutcheons looks super. From where do you get these?

Show us more!:)

[Wardy]

Wardy - everything that has already been said, plus! I have always loved boxes with rounded edges. It softens the look and, in my opinion, makes them look more tactile. This is a beautiful piece of work - one that any woodworker would be proud of.

Only one comment - the chain distracts from the look. The picture shows the chain slack with the lid standing upright. Does the lid go farther back, or is the chain too long? In my opinion, a hidden hinge stop or a mortised brass lid retainer would have been perfect for this box.

Oh, one more thing, the key escutcheons looks super. From where do you get these?

Show us more!:)

Thanks Don and to all for your kind words, I'm humbled.The lid can open to horizontal and I agree a brass retainer would be the way to go. That's next on the shopping list. The escutcheons were purchased from Keeler Hardware, (Wollongong) who specialize in architectural hardware
Cheers Wardy