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  1. 8th December 2008, 08:04 PM #1
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    Default A bit of old firewood

    Last year I saw what I thought was some promising split firewood in my SIL's wood heap . The grain was not as striking as I hoped but not too bad and was just enough to make this box 300x210x80.



    I am undecided as to whether I should put a handle on the top and would appreciate thoughts and ideas about that .


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    Oh, that is a beautiful box, well done. I love it.

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    Very nice
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    Top job, Peter.
    I wouldn't put a handle on the lid - it would probably spoil the look.
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    Nice looking box mate. I wouldn't put a handle on personally.
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    Outstanding Peter
    I'm going to have a closer look at the scrap box
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    Great looking box! Personally, I would leave the handle off because I like the wood grain in the center piece. What first catches my eye though is the neat spline design. Well done!
    When all is said and done, there is usually a whole lot more said than done.
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    Beautiful box peter. I would leave it just as it is.
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    Peter,that is one hell of a box.
    If I ever get that good,I would throw a party.What finish did you use please.?
    Seems to be a lot off different joints used in this box.Have you got any WOPshots?
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    Peter beautifull work great save as for the handle it looks like just a lift of lid and great he way it is.
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    impressive work, and I'm sure you are satisfied - I would be.

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    Thanks for the comments guys. I will not put a handle on the lid as I was leaning that way anyway .
    What finish did you use please.?
    Aussie , the finish was Mirotone PC3220/60 lacquer which was then rubbed with steel wool and our sponsors Traditional Wax . I did not think to take any pics while making this box but must do this in the future because as others have said, it is interesting to follow the making process.

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    Very nice job peter, can u explain how u went about doing those spectacular mitered corners to the lid?
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    Hi Pete
    Terrific firewood you've got there Pete, clean lines, great finish and those splines add class to the box.
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    One beautiful box, love the Redgum.
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