Thread: Business Card Box - Qld Maple

Hi, Very smart box, I like the sloping lid and choice of wood. Should be a cert to get the commission.Well done.Brian.

Great idea love the wooden hinge.

Nice piece of Maple as well.


Cheers


Steve

That is a really nice box. I love it!
Would you mind explaining how you do the thin keys? What do you use to cut the slots? How thick are they? Ect. I have been trying them lately and would like some insight as to how others do them. Thanks.

Hi Gecko,
After much experimentation, Japanese saw too thin, Router Slot Cutter too large, Flat Topped Saw too large I have settled on a Slitting Saw (from Ebay) mounted on a Bench Drill for these fine keys.

A simple jig will control the work piece from jumping out of your hands. The cut is just under 1mm and I use Marquetry veneers as the key material, works a treat!

regards

looks good, just make sure you have sized it correctly as there a re a few different business card sizes

Originally Posted by ClintO

looks good, just make sure you have sized it correctly as there a re a few different business card sizes

Thanks Clint,
The majority on my desk, 60 or more, are 90mm x 55mm.
regards

Well done looks good.

Thanks! I never would have thought of that.I will be ordering one soon and try it out.

Beautiful job. Looks great and I, too, like the wooden hinge, in fact you've motivated me to try one on a magnifying glass case I'm making soon.
Just bought some Queensland Maple, too, for my next project. Looking at your finished work, I'm glad I did.
Well done. As mentioned, you should have no trouble getting the commission, (dependent on price, of course).

... Steve