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Thread: My Learning Curve Box!
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4th September 2006, 01:39 AM #1
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My Learning Curve Box!
After reading the posts here, I just had to have a go. The box is about 6"x4"x2", hinged and lined, to contain a folding pocket knife as a gift.
As always, you can read all you like about doing something, but you only get to learn by doing! And I certainly learnt a lot from even a simple box like this. I've got the bug now, and want to have a go at another
The box is cherry, with a thuya burr insert in the lid.
Sorry I dont have more pictures.
(Actually, I took a lot more pictures, but when I downloaded them, they were pretty awful:confused: . By this time, the box is wrapped and in the mail
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4th September 2006, 02:15 AM #2
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Stunning!
That burl insert is that a veneer or a peice? anyway its a beauty!
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4th September 2006, 02:45 AM #3
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Aye, that Thuya burl is lovely stuff and the plain, cherry sides set it off nicely.
Good first piece.
- Andy Mc
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4th September 2006, 03:28 AM #4
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The thuya is a slice. It was slightly tapered, so I had to pack it out the one end.
Originally Posted by Wild Dingo
I think it is a beautiful wood - it sanded to an ultra smooth surface. I wish I could have finished it with something to bring out more of the shine!
Any suggestions?
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4th September 2006, 07:57 AM #5
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Nice lookin box there!
Effigy
A nice looking box.
You ask about finishing - well our host knows all there is to know about finishing www.ubeaut.bizTony Ward
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4th September 2006, 02:52 PM #6
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Very nice result, Effigy. You are correct - box making is addictive.
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4th September 2006, 04:24 PM #7
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top effort effigy , great combination of timber to. thuya burl looks stunning.
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5th September 2006, 03:55 PM #8
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Well done Effigy. And the burl looks great. It makes my plywood and veneer tops look ordinary.
Carry Pine
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5th September 2006, 03:57 PM #9
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