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Thread: My first attempt at a box!
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4th January 2009, 03:46 PM #1
My first attempt at a box!
At the last woodworkers show I acquired an Incra LS positioner system and wanted to give it a go... The box is made from fiddleback(?) Tassie Blackwood and fiddleback(?) WA myrtle. The bottom is lined with a scap of genuine pool table felt. The finish is a couple of coats of Gilly Stephenson's Clear Restoring and New Timber Polish and a final coat of Gilly Stephenson's Cabinet Makers Wax.
Most of the joints suck but I'd appreciate your thoughts...
Rob
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4th January 2009, 08:15 PM #2
As a first attempt I would be so happy with that. As I was told once you learn from your mistakes & that you as the box maker are more likely to pick the job to bits because you know what they are
Regards Michaelenjoy life we are only here a short time not a long time
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4th January 2009, 09:42 PM #3
Rob,
Welcome to the forum and M8!
Lovely looking box, and as this is your first, I look forward to seeing your next ones.The secret to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources.
Albert Einstein
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4th January 2009, 10:36 PM #4SENIOR MEMBER
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That's a very pleasant box to look at.
Keep at it my friend.
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4th January 2009, 10:40 PM #5
I don't know about the joints because I can't see them but that timber is beautiful. I think the box looks great.
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5th January 2009, 06:47 PM #6SENIOR MEMBER
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i love it. looks great
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5th January 2009, 08:49 PM #7Senior Member
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what a great first attempt, i think it looks good
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5th January 2009, 11:16 PM #8SENIOR MEMBER
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I think it is a great box Rob. My only suggestion for the next one is to use your great grain wood more sparingly. A nice piece of that lovely grained wood framed in some contrasting less grained timber would look absolutely fantastic.
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5th January 2009, 11:30 PM #9
Looks pretty good from the photos for a first box - well done.
Why do the joints suck?
How did you make the joints?- Wood Borer
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