Thread: Schwarz inspired chainsaw box WIP

Finished the box off today, the inside has been fitted out and the handles fixed
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Mrs Phil wants me to strip it out so she can use it inside the house.

I haven't decided on the finish yet a clear finish or Milk paint

Should I send the pictures to Ryobi and tell them to supply decent boxes

I'm glad you restuck the handles!

And exactly how much do you want to pay for the Ryobi.

Originally Posted by Christos

And exactly how much do you want to pay for the Ryobi.

Worked out the cost of the box based on an hourly rate and the time spent making it i reckon the box would be worth $900.00 and the Ryobi was worth $420.00 I think so that makes it in total worth $1320.00, should look good sitting on the front lawn when I am pruning the garden. Don't have to worry about anyone knocking it off it is too heavy.

dare I suggest it looks a tad like a coffin?

Originally Posted by Sawdust Maker

dare I suggest it looks a tad like a coffin?

Some one else said that but it is too short, I had been thinking of making my own coffin later and I could put a tool rack in it, take my favourite tools with me so I would have something to do in the afterlife.

Originally Posted by Sawdust Maker

dare I suggest it looks a tad like a coffin?

Handles are in the wrong position.

Originally Posted by Phil Spencer

Some one else said that but it is too short, I had been thinking of making my own coffin later and I could put a tool rack in it, take my favourite tools with me so I would have something to do in the afterlife.

The reason of owning some fine tools is to also pass this on to the next generation. Also should mention tools already supplied in heaven.

Originally Posted by Christos

The reason of owning some fine tools is to also pass this on to the next generation. Also should mention tools already supplied in heaven.

I am going to heaven???!!!!!!

After losing the discussion about what will go in the box and where it will live, I applied the finish today, two coats 1/4lb cut Garnet Shellac and two coats of wax.
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My wife says "it's beautiful and belongs inside". You've done a great job. Now all you need to do is build a box for your chainsaw.

Guess you have to make a new box for your chainsaw then?

How are us "young blokes" meant to know any better than what we've been taught, you should be having a go at the blokes who taught us what we know (or lack there of)

Originally Posted by Irvs

How are us "young blokes" meant to know any better than what we've been taught, you should be having a go at the blokes who taught us what we know (or lack there of)

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