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27th March 2015, 08:50 AM #1
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Huon pine / blackbean box finally completed
Hi, all this summer I have been building a box for my sister's knitting needles, with internal capacity and dimensions to her specification. Ended up 500 x 200 x 120. When asked about the number of needles she has, I got " We won't go there". But some of them were over 350mm long, I was told. Looking forward to getting a picture of it full of knitting needles
Had a bit of trouble initially after glue up and cutting off the lid, when the long box sides bowed outwards. but the lid did not. I received some great advice and suggestions from forum members which were very much appreciated. I eventually ended up sanding the outsides flat, so that you can hardly see the box/ lid join line.
Box details:
Sides: single black bean board with continuous grain around box.
Lid: Huon pine board cut into 1mm veneers and glued to both sides of 4mm marine plywood substrate
Lid inlay: Queen Ebony from Solomon Islands
Corner Keys: 2mmQueensland silver ash timber
Base: Veneered radiata pine timber on 4mm marine plywood substrate
Lining: Red pigskin spray glued on 2mm cardboard
Finish: Livos Kunos #244 natural eco oil from Germany
Tray details:
Sides: Huon pine, with huon pine divider
Corner Keys: 2mm Queen Ebony from Solomon Islands
Base: Veneered radiata pine timber on 4mm marine plywood substrate
Lining: Red pigskin spray glued on 2mm cardboard
Finish: Livos Kunos #244 natural eco oil from Germany
Hardware:
Polished brass SmartHinges by Andrew Crawford, UK
100mm polished brass Lifting Handles from Goods and Chattels, Ferny Grove, Qld
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27th March 2015, 11:20 AM #2
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Hi,
Fantastic. I hope you get a nice pullover for your efforts. Not that you should need one in Townsville.
RegardsHugh
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27th March 2015, 11:22 AM #3
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Very nice.
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27th March 2015, 03:55 PM #4
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How about that!!! Gorgeous!!!
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27th March 2015, 05:10 PM #5
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Nice box Dengue
Was over in Townsville last year for my Partners grandson's 21st
Was stunned by the natural beauty of the area, kicks the ass of Perth anyday.(am a keen photographer so appreciate these things)
Wasn't too keen on the humidity though.
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27th March 2015, 05:12 PM #6
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Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!
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27th March 2015, 05:31 PM #7
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Great work Dengue, Unfortunately for me and because I was so impressed by the finished product I made the mistake of showing SWMBO... as it transpires she is now so dissatisfied with the plastic box I gave her she wants better...
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27th March 2015, 06:13 PM #8
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Thanks for this Ari2. My missus did a big LOL and fully understands her situation
regards,
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27th March 2015, 06:25 PM #9
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27th March 2015, 06:31 PM #10
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Beautiful piece of work, Dengue. The blackbean and huon pine go so well together and all the little details are very nicely done.
I can only imagine your sis was completely blown away! Well done
PeterThe time we enjoy wasting is not wasted time.
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27th March 2015, 06:56 PM #11
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Thanks for this nice comment Peter. The box is "In Transit" to Sydney, via Aust Post. Weighed 4.2kg, but they charged me a volumetric weight of 11kg, and it was not really a big parcel - ended up costing $50, plus cost of registering and insurance. Mongrels! Wonder if it will get there before Easter. This is the same mob that is making their letter service deliberately slower, and charging us more for the degraded service. And the CEO still has a job...grrrrrr
Hope my sister likes it. I am worried the box is a bit too formal for knitting needles, but told her she can sand it back and paint it all white if she doesn't like it. OMDB, as they say
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27th March 2015, 08:57 PM #12
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Just like the supermarkets Dengy, when they change the packaging, reduce the size and maintain the same price, sneaky ba$%(*&ds.
Originally Posted by Dengue
Thanks for this nice comment Peter. The box is "In Transit" to Sydney, via Aust Post. Weighed 4.2kg, but they charged me a volumetric weight of 11kg, and it was not really a big parcel - ended up costing $50, plus cost of registering and insurance. Mongrels! Wonder if it will get there before Easter. This is the same mob that is making their letter service deliberately slower, and charging us more for the degraded service. And the CEO still has a job...grrrrrr
Hope my sister likes it. I am worried the box is a bit too formal for knitting needles, but told her she can sand it back and paint it all white if she doesn't like it. OMDB, as they say
Oh BTW superb box, well done.
Cheers, Ian"The common law of business balance prohibits paying a little and getting a lot.. it can't be done.
If you deal with the lowest bidder it is well to add something for the risk you run.
And if you do that, you will have enough to pay for something better"
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27th March 2015, 09:54 PM #13
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Bloody ripoff
damn slow service Like you say
They should sack the CEO and tell him his severance cheque is in the post
Originally Posted by Dengue
Thanks for this nice comment Peter. The box is "In Transit" to Sydney, via Aust Post. Weighed 4.2kg, but they charged me a volumetric weight of 11kg, and it was not really a big parcel - ended up costing $50, plus cost of registering and insurance. Mongrels! Wonder if it will get there before Easter. This is the same mob that is making their letter service deliberately slower, and charging us more for the degraded service. And the CEO still has a job...grrrrrr
Hope my sister likes it. I am worried the box is a bit too formal for knitting needles, but told her she can sand it back and paint it all white if she doesn't like it. OMDB, as they say
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27th March 2015, 11:54 PM #14
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Great effort Dengue, certainly looks the part, here's hoping it get there in one piece.
Regards Rumnut.
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28th March 2015, 08:42 AM #15
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Wow...that looks sensational.
Looks to be beautifully made and a nice smooth finish to boot. Love the lid too.
If your sis finds it a bit formal, she can put her needles in a shoe box and just sit and admire this one!!!
Nice work.
Steven.
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