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5th August 2009, 03:29 PM #1
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first box
First post and first box
firstly a big thanks to everyone on this board, it is a fantastic resource for a beginner such as myself, since xmass when i received a table saw.
Below is my first real wood box (built 3 mdf stuff arounds prior for practicing joins).
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Cheers.
Deevo
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5th August 2009, 03:50 PM #2
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G'day Deevo,
if you do any better on your further attempts, we'll have to send "da boys" around to have a little "talk" with you.
Seriously though........looks good mate.
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5th August 2009, 05:51 PM #3
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Streuth!
It is a cracker!
You have certainly done yourself proud here.
What is the wood? Is it an oil finish?
How long did it take?
Lets have the low down....
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5th August 2009, 06:11 PM #4
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Thanks guys. took about 2 weeks, mostly because i didn’t know what i was doing... had to build jigs etc.
basically its a mitered Jarrah cube with vic ash dovetail keys/splines. 2 coates of Danish oil applied with 400 and 600 grit paper... let dry for a week and then cabinet makers wax. self adhesive felt and frustration for the inside.
box was finished early june for wifes b'day... have since made a few more which i will get around to posting.
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5th August 2009, 07:15 PM #5
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Excellent. You have really done an outstanding job.
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Cheers John
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5th August 2009, 08:05 PM #6
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That is a great box! I thought at first that it had mitre corners that were reinforced with dovetailed splines, but then I looked at the drawer opening and realised that the apparent dovetail spline was a dummy. Whoweeee, you really have excelled in your attention to detail and execution of some pretty complicated joinery. Look forward to seeing future productions.
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6th August 2009, 09:01 PM #7
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Realy good work. Doesn't look like you need much help. Looks like you could give some
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7th August 2009, 03:38 AM #8
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Amazing bit of work. Even more amazing that it's your first! I love the way the drawers incorporate the dovetail splines and your finish appears top notch. Can't wait to see what you come up with next.
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11th August 2009, 08:24 AM #9
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if that the first
me hope it not the last top job mate well done an lookin to see more
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11th August 2009, 06:02 PM #10
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Nice box design and you must have found that a pleasure to have made.
woody U.K.
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14th August 2009, 08:05 AM #11
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Your first Box?!?! Amazing effort. Congrats,
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