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  1. 24th October 2004, 09:37 PM #1
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    The better half has finished the first painting she has done in years - nice work

    And I've managed to finish a wedding present - box from fiddleback blackwood. Wish I knew what the veneer on the top was. Really nice stuff - luckily I have some more.

    Finish is Danish oil & wax.
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    One gold star and a smilie stamp for the both of you. Very nice work.

    The veneer on top would have to be Huon pine.
    Did it smell like those lolly bananas?
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    Great job darryl! I too am making some boxes as christmas presents. hopefully they turn out as good as yours.
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    I've seen both the painting and the box in the flesh, and they are both magnificent. Great work D & D.
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    Why not combine both, for a truly unique gift.
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    Yo Darryl!!

    Excellent from both of you...... this is the part where you & aforementioned Mrs. feel VERY proud

    By the look of the veneer it's birds-eye Huon Pine, I've only seen 2 examples of it & it was in board form. The gent (who's name escapes me now) who owns & runs the Huon Pine salvage in Strahan had the boards. I dare say it would be worth a small fortune
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    Veneer: Birds eyeHuon pine.
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    Daryl, both look great. Saw both in person as Termite did and agree that they look even better when seen close up.
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    Daryll,

    Great box.
    How did you make the lid? I realise its veneer on mdf, but how is this joined to the frame?

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    Great work. Boxes are something that I have not attempted. I recently purchased some champhor with the intention of turning it into a box after seeing one made from the same timber. Looked good. Just hope my effort looks as good as yours.

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    Thanks guys

    The wedding was on the weekend, and the box was definitely appreciated.

    The top is pretty simple. The outer frame is solid wood with a rebate to fit the veneered top, just mitred at the corners and then glued. Plenty stable enough.

    I ran the bits for another 6 boxes at the same time for Xmas presents - sides in huon pine, silky oak and American black walnut. Tops in more of the birdseye huon pine, fiddleback myrtle, fiddleback Qld walnut, and a couple different burls. Should keep me busy for a while
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