"the Module Has Landed!"

**DPB** · 10th April 2006, 03:31 PM

That's what she said when I showed her this one. "Put it in your office - I don't like it." she said.

So I want your opinion. Does this work for you? It's not my design as you can see from the book cover below. It's based on Tony Lydgate's design. He calls it simply, "Box on Stilts".

The four sides and lid is Huon Pine, the legs and lid handle is Macassar Ebony. The sides are first mitred, glued up, then the tapers were cut on my table saw. The curved top was shaped on a sanding WASP. I haven't applied a finish - I don't want the colour to change, so am leaning toward a shellac finish - any suggestions?

The body of the box is 180mm high, 75mm square at the base of the box and 65mm square at the top. The overall height including the lid handle and 'stilts' is 270mm.

**Andy Mac** · 10th April 2006, 04:10 PM

Hi DPB,
While I like the box, and legs look great, I'm not cinvinced about the knob...too tall in my opinion. The whole thing is already very attenuated and the long knob just keeps it going, up and up and up!

I think Lygate's version works because of the wider looking knob, it spreads the shape horizonatlly and terminates the tall shape better. Or do I speak tripe!?!

Cheers,

**silentC** · 10th April 2006, 04:19 PM

I'm not cinvinced about the knob...too tall in my opinion

To be honest that's the first thing I thought too and before I had read your comment.

Otherwise I kinda like it. I would give it a couple of coats of Neil's sanding sealer and three coats of Traditional Wax.

**CameronPotter** · 10th April 2006, 04:41 PM

I quite like it and I don't mind the concept of a tall "handle", but I reckon that it should have been wider at the base - like the Empire State Building Spire...

Cam

**BobR** · 10th April 2006, 04:53 PM

Just to show that there are many tastes - I like it! I don't have a problem with the handle.

**Termite** · 10th April 2006, 04:57 PM

With the right knob on top it would look fantastic in any modern home, it's a nice piece of work.
Unfortunatly with the tall handle it looks like a flash dunny brush.

**Gumby** · 10th April 2006, 05:02 PM

I'm not sure Don. I'll reserve judgement until you bring it to the next meeting but initially the first impression was good. I think you've spoilt her

(don't tell her I said that though

) She's getting fussy 'cos of all the great stuff you've made over the years.:eek:

However, I'm wondering what you would put in a box of that shape. It's deep, but narrow. Pens maybe ?

**Shedhand** · 10th April 2006, 05:16 PM

Originally Posted by Gumby

I'm not sure Don. I'll reserve judgement until you bring it to the next meeting but initially the first impression was good. I think you've spoilt her

(don't tell her I said that though

) She's getting fussy 'cos of all the great stuff you've made over the years.:eek:

However, I'm wondering what you would put in a box of that shape. It's deep, but narrow. Pens maybe ?

Cigars or Gumby's head.

**CameronPotter** · 10th April 2006, 05:17 PM

Originally Posted by Gumby

However, I'm wondering what you would put in a box of that shape. It's deep, but narrow. Pens maybe ?

Good point - how big is it? I was imagining it to be about 30 cm tall or more...

If it is only small, great - I think it would make a top desk box. If it is very big, the bottom would be relatively useless I guess?? Unless you have a use in mind.

Still, I reckon it is a top looking piece of work anyway.

Cam

**Clinton1** · 10th April 2006, 05:21 PM

I like it, but.....

Actually if the legs were even thinner then I'd like it more (maybe, seeing it in the flesh is better than on a 'puter screen).

Love it or hate it, it makes you do more than give it a passing glance, so there's a win!

**DPB** · 10th April 2006, 05:32 PM

Originally Posted by CameronPotter

Good point - how big is it? I was imagining it to be about 30 cm tall or more...
Cam

Cam, read the first post.

Originally Posted by Gumby

However, I'm wondering what you would put in a box of that shape. It's deep, but narrow. Pens maybe ?

The more I dabble in box making, the more I begin to believe this hobby is more akin to art than woodworking (not that woodworking isn't an art). If a finely crafter wooden box serves a purpose other than just being pleasing to the eye, that is a bonus, but not a necessity. Most vases are purchased as art rather than flower containers.

But, it could be an urn for ashes

, or with the lid removed, how about dried grass and a single dried flower?

**CameronPotter** · 10th April 2006, 05:53 PM

Originally Posted by DPB

Cam, read the first post.

Ahhhh. I just read the articles I don't look at the pictures - or the other way around?!?:confused:

That might make it just slightly deep for a pen box.

Do you have any plans for it or was it made for art's sake. As for Clinton's point:

Love it or hate it, it makes you do more than give it a passing glance, so there's a win!

I reckon that is about right in all respects (although nobody has said they hate it - yet...

**ptc** · 10th April 2006, 05:57 PM

I wanted to give you a greenie.
but not allowed at this time.
put a slot in it for a money box.

**Bodgy** · 10th April 2006, 06:31 PM

Really like the box and colours, but agree with the rest on the handle. Altogether too spindly. I think you need something chunky on top, same timber, but sort of mushroom like.

Can see HI's lunar module reference.

You could keep cigars in it, maybe 4 of those long cheroots that Clint Eastwood smoked in the Spag Westerns.

**Auld Bassoon** · 10th April 2006, 06:40 PM

Hi Don,

I've read all the above comments, but I really like it.

IMO a good looking box doesn't have to be used to contain things, and this one makes an elegant statement on its own. Good stuff

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