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20th January 2019, 02:25 PM #1Novice
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Box making adventures, learning, experimenting and improving.
I started making boxes about 7 months ago after a pretty serious accident left me with time, boredom and limited ability to move around.
I have become addicted, watched lots of youtube videos and learnt a lot from reading posts on forums like this and also from experimenting.
My boxes I think have improved dramatically, still plenty of room for improvement but I am happy with the progress I am making and have reached a level where I think they make nice gifts.
I started out using decking boards from bunnings but then was able to find a Coffs Harbour local (Korora Specialty Timbers) where I can easily buy nice boards already dressed if need be. I have been using a lot of Silky Oak which has become my favourite, some NSW Blackwood, New Guinea Rosewood, Aussie Rosewood and redgum to name a few. I also bought a pack of veneer offcuts and have found these are great for the tops.
A few of my boxes below; Silky Oak with Jarrah Top, Silky Oak with Aussie Rosewood top, NG Rosewood with NG Walnut top and Aussie Rosewood edging, Bunnings Spotted gum box with DIY bloodwood and ?? veneer and a little partly rotten Mango box.
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20th January 2019, 02:50 PM #2SENIOR MEMBER
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Hi Paul
Some great colour contrasts and designs there.
I like the way you use the splines to strengthen the mitre joins too
Next step ... hinges
Regards
Rob
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20th January 2019, 03:47 PM #3GOLD MEMBER
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Well done Paul, some really nice combinations of timber there. As tahlee said, next step in the process is to master butt and strap hinge fitting. Keep up your good experimental work, it is quite impressive with the variety of designs and timber. You must be learning lots
regards,
Dengy
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20th January 2019, 05:12 PM #4
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20th January 2019, 07:00 PM #5GOLD MEMBER
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Good on you Paul, those boxes are definitely gift material. I started making boxes about 3 years ago and coming from a joinery background i knew the basics but lacked the machinery to be able to be precise but in those 3 years i have earned enough money from markets a website and an on line shop to buy the machinery i need to carry on and build a future. There is a big world out there and you would be surprised at the size of the market if you want to pursue it.
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21st January 2019, 12:52 PM #6
They are very nice boxes Paul. I too just started on the boxmaking journey last year but fortunately mine was by desire and not enough spare time. It is a very exacting practice and because they are usually fairly small the eye is drawn to any slight imperfection so you can't afford to be lax with any operation.
How is the panel fitted in the lid of the first box?
PS. Hope your health is improvingDallas
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21st January 2019, 02:19 PM #7Senior Member
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Hi Paul , as Treecycle said. Just remember if you don't have a plan you cannot modify it. That's my excuse anyway.
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21st January 2019, 05:28 PM #8
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21st January 2019, 09:17 PM #9GOLD MEMBER
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Good stuff, Paul!
As Alex says, it’s addictive. There’s always something to do just that bit better or a new design or a new finish or a new hinge or...........
Lots of good books out there on boxmaking. I’d highly recommend “Fine Decorative Boxes” by Andrew Crawford. Out of print but you can usually find a secondhand one on the Net.
For inspiration have a look at Andrew’s gallery at Home - Fine Decorative Boxes
Also ian Hawthorne at Bespoke Wooden Boxes and Neville O’Farrell at Lilly Grace Boxes | Luxury bespoke jewellery and gift boxes handcrafted in the West of Ireland
Work in Progress threads are especially welcome - with lots of “how I did it” photos
Looking forward to seeing more of your work!
Brian
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21st January 2019, 11:12 PM #10
Homey is exactly right. Those resources are excellent.
Another book that's just come in recently (and yet unread) is "52 Boxes in 52 Weeks: Improve Your Design Skills One Box at a Time" by Matt Kenney https://www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/1631868926 It goes through his box learning journey using a fairly aggressive production schedule.
Boxes are one of the very best ways to develop woodworking skills.... plus they are popular to sell
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