Thread: What Material for Box and Tray Bases?

I myself use 4 or 5mm silky oak it has very stable & relatively strong structure especially inserted cross grained. The inner base of the tray is usually covered in felt or suede. Silky Oak was used extensively in windows & doors very easy to obtain from the timber recyclers all you need to do is remove the paint. rarely will you find any good 1/4 sawn with big rays. I usually have to glue together about 4 to 6 pieces to get the required length.

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Cheers.

Originally Posted by RGP

Silky Oak Box 6.jpg

RGP - what marker / pen are you using for your labelling on the bottom of your boxes?
And are you doing it before or after finishing?

I use these PIGMA MICRON PN｜SAKURA COLOR PRODUCTS CORP.,
most art supplies have them

I use a 0.4mm Artline permanent marker, good stationary stores carry them. I also write on the box well before I apply any finish.

for box bases i use 4mm Tas Oak ply from Sharp Plywood. If it's going to be a pricey box ill laminate somer QLD Maple over a 3mm MDF.

Hi David,

All of my boxes have either ply or MDF bottoms - in all cases they are veneered both sides, usually the same timber both sides. I make up a batch from time to time, all a little larger than needed so when I need one it's simple to grab one and trim to size.

Best regards,

Brian