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    Default hsc helpp please!!!!!!

    hello guys I jst started yr 12 this yr and i was wandering what I am going to make. i want to ask you guys do you have to buy high quality wood, or can you jst use cheap wood (radiata pine?) instead? would the quality of the wood affect the marking?
    ALSO i was thinking of making a jewlery box since its small and cheap to make, BUT does require some skills right? i asked my teacher and he goes dont make that:S im so stuck on what to make can u guys give me ideas please thanks alot

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    From what I understand it's less about the finished product than the documentation of the process to get there. This thread could go down as part of your investigative/research stage. If your teacher doesn't support the idea of a plain jewelery box why not try something like the cabinets shown below. Do some research on James Krenov and other names will come up along the way.

    Personally I would avoid Pine for a major project like this but that's your call. Keep us posted on the progress.
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    Oh I see well I have done some researching already, read couple books and took pics at the local furniture shops. I do like the idea of the inside of the cabinet, has a few drawers inside. Gives me the chance to show my skills at making dovetail joints.

    But my main problem is about the money, I only want to spend around 200 bucks which is very less but thats all I can come up with =/ Could you give me any possible timber to use that would be under the budget? Thanks for replying!

    Oh and by the way, do you have any ideas of making some sort of a secret compartment in the drawers? Ive always wanted one of those hahaha :P

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    Your school should have a thicknesser and planer to dress timber which would allow you to purchase rough sawn woods and reduce your costs. If you built a cabinet like those in my other post you could get away with relatively cheap hardwood (Tas Oak?) frame and make a couple of veneered panels in the doors to give the wow factor without adding to the cost significantly.

    I would recommend you get in contact with Greg Ward through these forums and see what he has available. I'm assuming you mean you're starting year 12 next year and not this year as you have said in your original post too?
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    Cool ...different tack....

    ... Ah, just a thought.. going back years ago... when son, who's now 30 was in his final years of schooling... decided to make him a wooden tool box... he was planing on becoming a carpenter...was hoping to encourage him... so made him tool-box / "pine"... first bought very good wood-saw.. then made the box to fit saw inside of lid... had sliding top small tray...
    My son used it ... now holds price of place in inside his office...
    He went into carpentry now has his Diploma in Building & Construction.. Managing Director of MorHome Construction... LOVE'S being a carpenter... still works every day with his team.. most importantly... the PINE box is still alive and been used... thoroughly used....

    LOL... beware "Sawdust" gets in your veins... everyone creates their own style.. his/her own individual preferences ... make wood work for you!
    My passion with wood started with recycling ... now although using many different types of wood.. I've stayed true to one ideal...making only furniture that's practical & needed. Radiatar pine maybe light .. but still strong... also doesn't blunten the tools as much.. cheaper to purchase... weights lighter. My style of decor is Country Cottage so again my choice to use pine... truly suits the whole concept. Also have done quite a few pieces that have different woods in...the dark/light combinations ... feel all woods blend.. lots of my furniture also have inlays... different texture ... I've inlayed or added such things as.. tapestry, cork, wrought iron, lace, rock-tiles, ceramic, latticed wood, used gluts in the doors...
    Enough your new found passion..
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tony_ View Post
    Oh I see well I have done some researching already, read couple books and took pics at the local furniture shops. P
    Alrighty Tony...I'll be devils advocate this time...( we get lots of hsc major work enquiries here)..( and corbs has answered your first questions)
    Firstly...what subject are you doing?
    ...Do you have an interest in it?...(because your question is a bit half arsed)
    ...IMO..google will answer all your general questions..
    ...Understand that there is a wealth of knowledge on this site...and that resource is available to you if you can convince the folk here that they should make the effort...
    my first question to you is.....shouldn't your teachers be qualified to assist in this?

    what if the hokey pokey is really what it's all about?

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    I think we should have a thicknesser and planer so that sounds pretty good. Yeah Im starting to really like that cabinet, I like the contrast of the two light and dark colours looks really good. I think I will have a go and make something very similar to this as my major. Thanks ALOT, finally decided what I will be making
    Btw, would you know how to find Greg Ward? Im only new to this forum, been looking around but Im not so sure how you're suppose to find him. And yeah hahah well technically you start Yr 12 in Term 4 so yeah.

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    LOL your son sounds very passionate!. That tool box must be something special huh. To be honest, Ive only started to have an interest in woodworking recently. Didnt really cared much but now that we have to make a major project, Im starting to get into it. I want to achieve a band 6 for this subject cause I know I can do it. I think Im ranked 1st or 2nd so that means Im doing alright although I still have ALOT of learning to do. I will have a look at your pics Kekemo thanks for the reply!


    Hey underfoot, Im currently doing Industrial Technology Timber. Yeah I know google will be helpful, but I just want a second opinion on what to make. And yeah my teacher will assist me, BUT the thing is that he has been away for the past week so no help there. AND we have this researching task which is due tomorrow so thats why Ive been asking you guys

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    Actual libraries are good too for nice big books to look at that you can't afford!
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    Yep Ive borrowed books already teaching me how to make joints and projects

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tony_ View Post
    Yep Ive borrowed books already teaching me how to make joints and projects
    Wow! Young person reads a book! I had the Krenove book from our local library for ages. Probably should buy my own copy to drool over!
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    Quote Originally Posted by tea lady View Post
    Wow! Young person reads a book! I had the Krenove book from our local library for ages. Probably should buy my own copy to drool over!
    hahahaha I shouldve gotten Krenov books myself! I really really like his style of cabinets now!! Next time when I go to the library I will get my hands on one of them

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tony_ View Post
    Btw, would you know how to find Greg Ward?
    He's a user on these forums, Greg Ward is his username. Here is a link to his profile. Shoot him a PM and see what's available. Best of luck with the project and keep us posted.
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    Greg has lots of very nice coachwood to give you the lighter colour

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tony_ View Post
    Oh and by the way, do you have any ideas of making some sort of a secret compartment in the drawers? Ive always wanted one of those hahaha :P
    An easy way to make these is to make a drawer too short and another small box which will fit in the space behind the short drawer. Embed some magnets in the box which could then be attracted by a sliding rail inside the short drawer with matching magnets. With the sliding rail pulled forward the magnets will be too far appart to pull the box, then slide the rail(s) back to attach with the magnets on the box and pull both out together. You will need to use rare earth magnets to get this to work. There's plenty of other ways to make them with different mechanisms. Look into Japanese Puzzle Boxes for ideas.
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