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  1. Thread: Three Wand Boxes

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    Thanks I like the diffindo concept and yeah I...

    Thanks
    I like the diffindo concept and yeah I could have got away with that with the youngest. But the other 2 no way
  2. Thread: Three Wand Boxes

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    The colours were hand painted with acrylic artist...

    The colours were hand painted with acrylic artist paint and the label was printed out and stuck on to the lids with pva. Then clear matte spray coat

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    Thanks for that
  3. Thread: Three Wand Boxes

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    Three Wand Boxes

    For the 3 gk's for Christmas. All mad hp fans. I started just with the wands, the boxes were an after thought. I hope they like them!
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    i'm guessing cranky myrtle

    i'm guessing cranky myrtle
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    Well done Ruddy, especially the way the lid is...

    Well done Ruddy, especially the way the lid is nested into the front as well as the sides - and the lift tab part of the lid rather than an attachment
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    Paul/ericks Sorry for the late reply, just got...

    Paul/ericks
    Sorry for the late reply, just got back from 4 weeks OS (hard life !) Now I am in the process of researching the best CAM software to use with Mach3. I have previously run a few basic...
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    Thanks Fletty Hope it is the right way to go....

    Thanks Fletty
    Hope it is the right way to go. Time will tell after I have connected up a soon to be acquired pc (mac family here)
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    For anyone who is interested, I have now...

    For anyone who is interested, I have now purchased a Chinese 3040 CNC Router
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    BUT the trick is finding the right bit of kit...

    BUT the trick is finding the right bit of kit that will meet my needs
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    Aaah woodPixel, I should have included this basic...

    Aaah woodPixel, I should have included this basic piece of info. I would probably not exceed 25 boxes in a year.
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    Dead right Fletty, the economics are in my...

    Dead right Fletty, the economics are in my favour, even with my modest output.
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    CNC Router Purchase for a box maker

    Before I plunge into a purchase, I thought it wise to seek the advice of this forum.
    Firstly, my needs are quite specific and they are:

    1. I make jewellery boxes
    2. I want to include a...
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    Dengy Yes that is correct, It takes a bit of...

    Dengy
    Yes that is correct, It takes a bit of care applying the CA to avoid marring the finish particularly along the adjoining underside edges of the lid and topside edges of the base but the plus...
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    Dengue I firstly use a brad awl I think they are...

    Dengue
    I firstly use a brad awl I think they are called. I have re ground it so that it fits the holes for the strap hinges I use . After marking the centre I use a simple, small jewellers...
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    Like John T, I glue the hinges both sides first...

    Like John T, I glue the hinges both sides first and carefully align the box edges, I use CA glue sparingly. Once dry (overnight to be certain) I then drill pilot holes and insert screws.
    John S
  16. Thread: Watch Box

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    Dengy Yes you're right - it might have been...

    Dengy
    Yes you're right - it might have been easier, but in the manner you suggest, I don't like the potential for gaps to become visible between a lid insert and the box sides. I also went the way I...
  17. Thread: Watch Box

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    G'day Dengy I did't allow for expansion, the...

    G'day Dengy
    I did't allow for expansion, the method I chose is one I have used for many years and so far I have not experienced any issues. I can't say it won't happen but a box I made this way 12...
  18. Thread: Watch Box

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    Thanks Kerry, much appreciated

    Thanks Kerry, much appreciated
  19. Thread: Watch Box

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    Damn- sprung again

    Damn- sprung again
  20. Thread: Watch Box

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    Haven't tried the Osmo Might give it a go when...

    Haven't tried the Osmo Might give it a go when the Minwax is all gone. Also haven't tried spray on shellac. Is that easily got? Also should mention that after rubbing back with lubricated 400 I...
  21. Thread: Watch Box

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    Thank you Mr Brush - as for the finish - I hope...

    Thank you Mr Brush - as for the finish - I hope this isn’t too long winded.

    I used a 3 part finish with lots of hand rubbing (and I mean lots��) between each. To get what I like (to see the grain...
  22. Thread: Watch Box

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    Thanks for that

    Thanks for that
  23. Thread: Watch Box

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    Thanks Brian. It is actually the clamping knob...

    Thanks Brian. It is actually the clamping knob from a very old and damaged marking gauge.
    cheers
    John
  24. Thread: Watch Box

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    Watch Box

    Just completed for a friend's son. Bit fiddly doing the inserts but I wanted to keep the watches constrained laterally as well a providing them with enough height for ease of removal. Cushions were...
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    Wipe on poly will also do the job and is easy to...

    Wipe on poly will also do the job and is easy to apply with a cloth. Two coats would do it.
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    Ditto Alex and Dengy I also have a small Jet...

    Ditto Alex and Dengy I also have a small Jet drum sander and i find it indispensable for ease of use, low noise level and after bandsawing stock for lids and sides, getting consistent accurate...
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    N.S.W. This item has been SOLD to pach shep1

    This item has been SOLD to pach
    shep1
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    N.S.W. JET 6in Long Bed Jointer

    Very little used. Excellent working order. As a box maker, I don't use this enough to justify the floor space in my small shop. Will sell for $325 ONO. Pickup only from Balgownie (just north of...
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    I should add that the device is very easy to...

    I should add that the device is very easy to clean and the filters are readily available from the supplier I mentioned
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    I have one of these Resp-o-rators. Had it for 5...

    I have one of these Resp-o-rators. Had it for 5 years and it works extremely well with my full face beard. Does not obstruct vision, I can wear with glasses without them getting fogged up, ear...
  31. The PVD coating finishes are extremely...

    The PVD coating finishes are extremely interesting. It would be useful to know if the same finish could be applied to the screws, although that may be technically difficult from the manufacturing...
  32. Ditto Brian's comments above. I am a definite...

    Ditto Brian's comments above. I am a definite starter to purchase solid brass side rail hinges to suit 10mm box sides and I too prefer 6mm wide. Good luck with the project !
    John
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    Nick I tend to agree. Here is another example...

    Nick
    I tend to agree. Here is another example in a slightly less showy stone (azurite). I used ceramic sandpaper on this stone, sourced from an auto paint shop. I also used more fines.
    398343...
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    Peter I think it's turquoise. Not entirely sure...

    Peter
    I think it's turquoise. Not entirely sure as it was in a packet that I've had for many years. The stone was actually pre drilled for use as jewellery and I crushed it inside a pipe with a...
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    Thanks for the comment. Here is the link to the...

    Thanks for the comment. Here is the link to the first part - Lid feature experiment
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    Lid experiment part 2 - stone inlay

    I have a cupboard at the back of the workshop where I keep box rejects and other stuff. Rummaging through to find something else, I spotted an unfinished box with a cracked lid and got to thinking...
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    Thanks 3 toed, i will put up another post when I...

    Thanks 3 toed, i will put up another post when I try the next step.
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    Lid feature experiment

    I really like the combination of wood and stone. In the past I have used the occasional piece of stone in lids, sometimes inset and sometimes as the lid handle. During a visit to Melbourne last...
  39. fletty Nice to see a cleverly resolved design...

    fletty
    Nice to see a cleverly resolved design that doesn't require extra hardware (hinges, stays etc)
    shep
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    Thanks Fletty - will see what I can do about pics...

    Thanks Fletty - will see what I can do about pics ! :U
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    Thanks for that and yep, I will definitely be...

    Thanks for that and yep, I will definitely be presenting this gift personally.
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    Potpourri of species

    Visiting the US in April and staying with my wife's cousin in Texas. He has very kindly offered us the use of his twin cab pickup to tour around (the only condition was don't take it to Mexico!). As...
  43. Thread: RIP Box

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    looks like I have transgressed but you probably...

    looks like I have transgressed but you probably got the message
  44. Thread: RIP Box

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    Fletty after reading your quote I am reminded of...

    Fletty
    after reading your quote I am reminded of another that goes "no matter how hard you polish it, a is still a " applies to box making quite well methinks
  45. Thread: RIP Box

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    Stevo very true sentiments, my big mutt is...

    Stevo very true sentiments, my big mutt is currently asleep ON my feet. I like the idea of getting back to basics with a handmade box, particularly when I don't have to purchase any hardware (i.e....
  46. Thread: RIP Box

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    thanks Peter - the fine chamfer was more a happy...

    thanks Peter - the fine chamfer was more a happy coincidence than planned :D
  47. Thread: RIP Box

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    thanks Fletty - the loss was my sister in law's...

    thanks Fletty - the loss was my sister in law's little pooch and not our own family dog who is still very much here monopolising chairs, couch, floor space and pretty much anything else.
    Hows the...
  48. Thread: RIP Box

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    RIP Box

    Its been a long time between posts, as I was reminded by Fletty and week or two ago.

    The brief:
    To construct a small box to contain the ashes of much loved family pooch "Jordan".
    Materials:...
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    Fletty with a box gouge of course:rolleyes: Shep

    Fletty
    with a box gouge of course:rolleyes:
    Shep
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    OK Bob Iunderstand your point:-. The fact is the...

    OK Bob Iunderstand your point:-. The fact is the base is not solid timber I have to confess, although it is the only non solid timber in the construction. The base is 6mm mdf with a Tas Blackwood...
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