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  1. 15th October 2007, 05:53 PM #1
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    Just finished first knitting needle box for SWMBO. Have to make 3 more of these for friends of SWMBO. Australian Cedar with N.Z. Beech trim. Needles on top are Casurina. Had lots of trouble with the swinging trays in the lids. Took many trials to get correct size, placement and weight.

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    Very good
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    DIY gee's mate you nearly had me in deep there
    LOML just strolled past lucky she kept going often sticks her nose in spots me checking out stuff

    Like your swmbo she'll tell freinds then all will want one got to hide that one deep

    by the way excelent work guess she has no excue now for leaving them lying round so you can sit and get jabed in places that would bring to your eyes.
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    Beautiful job Dan!!

    and remember the old saying? KISS... mate KISS... elsewise you end up having to figure out how the blue blazes your gonna do all that again and again and again and again on and on... just keep it simple and stylish... great job!
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    excellent work dan,that cedar looks great
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    Great work. lot of thought gone into that design. I like it.
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    Love the box! Hope you decide to post a detail of the swinging trays, they were a great idea.
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    Simply brilliant, excellent match of wood color tones with the shapes of the box. Well done, indeed.

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    It is simply a beautiful box.... great design... and the swinging drawers are a excellent
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    The trays look like they would have been a nightmare to do.

    Love the result though. The colours are great, and in 200 years time, the decoration on top will still identify it as a knitting needle box.

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    swmbo want to know where do you store the circular needles ??

    or are you aking a round box for them
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    Dan! Brilliant ideas. Love the knitting needles on the top. I'm so going to have to try your idea and stash it in my sincere flattery file, if ok with you.

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    Love the concept. In fact it's such a good idea you got me thinking about all sorts of variations. IE router bits, fishing tackle, carving tools.........etc etc etc. This is such a great site for inspiration.
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