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23rd March 2024, 02:53 PM
Thread: Smart Box Maker Hardware
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Expensive but oh so nice and easy to install...
Expensive but oh so nice and easy to install [emoji1303]
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10th April 2023, 01:12 PM
Thread: Veneered Jewellery Box
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And it's been done. My first attempt at the...
And it's been done.
My first attempt at the ring holder started off good but the super glue I used to glue the foam strips down failed when I tried to wrap the cloth over and around it.
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8th April 2023, 02:04 PM
Thread: Veneered Jewellery Box
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Veneered Jewellery Box
I started to line the drawers today, and aim to finish it off tomorrow.
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7th April 2023, 05:21 PM
Thread: Veneered Jewellery Box
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Getting there. Currently building a few coats of...
Getting there. Currently building a few coats of Danish oil.
I should be able to get the hardware done tomorrow.
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20th March 2023, 05:04 PM
Thread: Veneered Jewellery Box
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Thanks. I don’t, and remarkably this build has...
Thanks. I don’t, and remarkably this build has gone very smooth thus far.
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20th March 2023, 05:03 PM
Thread: Veneered Jewellery Box
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Just some basic pre cut B/C or worse pieces from...
Just some basic pre cut B/C or worse pieces from the local Mitre 10.
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19th March 2023, 12:56 PM
Thread: Veneered Jewellery Box
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Some progress for the weekend. All surfaces...
Some progress for the weekend. All surfaces veneered and the lid chopped off.
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14th March 2023, 03:25 PM
Thread: Veneered Jewellery Box
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Birdseye Maple. I’m planning to give it a white...
Birdseye Maple. I’m planning to give it a white wash after so should turn out quite unique.
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14th March 2023, 03:23 PM
Thread: Veneered Jewellery Box
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Hi Lyle, yes and I quite like it. Will probably...
Hi Lyle, yes and I quite like it. Will probably end up getting one as I’m sure it beats clamping between cauls, especially for curved surfaces.
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13th March 2023, 04:51 PM
Thread: Veneered Jewellery Box
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A little progress on the box this weekend. I...
A little progress on the box this weekend. I ended up just clamping the veneer down which seemed to work just fine.
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9th March 2023, 03:15 PM
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You can see my brass tube in action in this post...
You can see my brass tube in action in this post
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9th March 2023, 03:08 PM
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I’ve got 2 options for you. Firstly one of those...
I’ve got 2 options for you. Firstly one of those diamond drill bits you get to drill a hole into tiles. Get a 5/6mm one to suit the size of your dowel and your good to go. Alternatively I used a...
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7th February 2023, 05:35 PM
Thread: Veneered Jewellery Box
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Does anyone have any recommendations on a entry...
Does anyone have any recommendations on a entry level veneering vacuum bag kit in either New Zealand or Australia?
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6th February 2023, 02:43 PM
Thread: Veneered Jewellery Box
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Veneered Jewellery Box
My daughter asked me to make her a jewellery box so here goes. I have a lifetime of veneers so figured it’s a good opportunity to practise some veneering [emoji3].
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31st January 2023, 11:23 PM
Thread: Watch Boxes
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Lovely work, they are truly unique.
Lovely work, they are truly unique.
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31st January 2023, 08:16 AM
Thread: Chisel box
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I finally got around to do a little more on the...
I finally got around to do a little more on the box and finish it.
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15th January 2023, 04:30 PM
Thread: Chisel box
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Little progress for today. Made the inserts for...
Little progress for today. Made the inserts for the chisels.
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9th January 2023, 03:31 PM
Thread: Chisel box
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Yep, it was a job to dig the little buggers out. ...
Yep, it was a job to dig the little buggers out. Fortunately I didn’t glue them in [emoji3]
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9th January 2023, 02:43 PM
Thread: Chisel box
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Hi Dallas, they are little 3mmx3mm magnets to...
Hi Dallas, they are little 3mmx3mm magnets to keep the lid closed. They are too weak though and I ordered some 5mm ones to replace them with. I also plan to use the 5mm ones to keep the chisels in...
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8th January 2023, 02:21 PM
Thread: Chisel box
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Todays progress. I fitted the lid using brass...
Todays progress. I fitted the lid using brass pins recessed into the sides. I don’t like these hinges since the only way to fix it if anything goes wrong is to drill out the brass pin but I guess...
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8th January 2023, 02:12 PM
Thread: Chisel box
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Thanks Dallas Sent from my iPhone using...
Thanks Dallas
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7th January 2023, 04:01 PM
Thread: Chisel box
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Thanks for the tip, I’ll remember it. Does it...
Thanks for the tip, I’ll remember it. Does it sand easily?
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7th January 2023, 01:58 PM
Thread: Chisel box
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Thanks Derek. I used wood dust left over from...
Thanks Derek. I used wood dust left over from sawing the pins mixed with wood glue to fill the gaps between the dovetails.
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7th January 2023, 11:59 AM
Thread: Chisel box
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Good news, the plan worked. [emoji3][emoji6] ...
Good news, the plan worked. [emoji3][emoji6]
I ended up opening up all the pins to create some wiggle room in the joints. I undercut them to keep the visual impact as little as possible and that... -
6th January 2023, 06:20 AM
Thread: Chisel box
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Chisel box
This is where my head is at. If the warping is due to an off-square board alignment when setting out and marking the dovetails then the fix is to correct the alignment. The way I think to achieve...
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5th January 2023, 03:45 PM
Thread: Chisel box
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Thanks Derek and Brian. I will ponder over it a...
Thanks Derek and Brian. I will ponder over it a bit more overnight and measure a few things in the morning before deciding my next course of action. Worst case I will have to do the Wenge sides (and...
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5th January 2023, 11:50 AM
Thread: Chisel box
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So what have I learned today? [emoji3] 1)...
So what have I learned today? [emoji3]
1) Wenge is as hard as rocks. According to the Wood Database, the Janka hardness of Wenge is 8,600N. Janka hardness is measured by measuring the force it... -
4th January 2023, 01:05 PM
Thread: Chisel box
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Chisel box
May you have a happy and prosperous 2023 everyone.
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7th December 2022, 05:32 PM
Thread: Probably the last box for the year
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Love those dovetails [emoji106]
Love those dovetails [emoji106]
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3rd November 2022, 07:21 PM
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As always another beautiful box, well made and...
As always another beautiful box, well made and documented like a pro. Great work Brian. I always enjoy your posts and have learnt heaps from your box projects. Keep them coming [emoji3]
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30th October 2022, 09:53 AM
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It’s done, not perfect but done [emoji4]. I...
It’s done, not perfect but done [emoji4]. I think I need to put more thought into the drawer front next time I do it since it doesn’t close all the way. It does close properly if I push it tight but...
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24th October 2022, 12:36 PM
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Forging ahead….. I had to resort to some...
Forging ahead…..
I had to resort to some innovative clamping to get the “adaptor” glued to the folding lid. I believe every woodworker needs to own a set of 12.5kg dumbbells as part of their... -
24th October 2022, 12:21 PM
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I should’ve asked before I jumped in head first...
I should’ve asked before I jumped in head first [emoji16]. Thanks for the information Alex, I will remember that for next time.
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23rd October 2022, 03:53 PM
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Video doesn’t seem to work but you can check it...
Video doesn’t seem to work but you can check it out on Instagram.
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23rd October 2022, 03:47 PM
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Getting there. Just need to resize the drawer, ...
Getting there. Just need to resize the drawer, get the sizing of the lid sorted based on the drawer size, fit the drawer front and then apply a finish.
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16th October 2022, 02:05 PM
Thread: Queensland walnut jewellery box
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I like.... [emoji16][emoji106]
I like.... [emoji16][emoji106]
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16th October 2022, 01:51 PM
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Roll-top / tambour fountain pen storage box
I made a little progress today. I managed to draw the grooves in the cad software and cut it on the CNC. The lid seems to make it around the corners so it might just work after all.
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4th October 2022, 06:15 PM
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Started on a rolling top fountain pen storage...
Started on a rolling top fountain pen storage box. I started a WIP thread on it a few days ago.
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4th October 2022, 04:57 PM
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Can’t wait or the rest of the “series”! Perfect...
Can’t wait or the rest of the “series”! Perfect and informative as usual Brian.
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4th October 2022, 04:55 PM
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Exactly where I’m stuck. The CNC will make the...
Exactly where I’m stuck. The CNC will make the grooves perfect, as for the radius of the corners to the width of the slats for the top ratio I assume that will be trial and error.
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2nd October 2022, 01:28 PM
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Roll-top / tambour fountain pen storage box
After spending endless weekends building a new deck for the spa pool I think it’s time for some fine woodworking again.
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18th June 2022, 06:57 PM
Thread: Shaker-style Boxes
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Something different but still very nice Brian. I...
Something different but still very nice Brian. I also learned something, polyx black oil… I will need to get some [emoji3]
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11th June 2022, 05:22 PM
Thread: Rimu Jewellery Box with Drawers
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Hi Dallas, I use a hard cardboard with double...
Hi Dallas, I use a hard cardboard with double sided tape to stick on to the suede. I then double sided tape it to the box sides.
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11th June 2022, 05:18 PM
Thread: Rimu Jewellery Box with Drawers
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Thanks Brian, it’s just the photo
Thanks Brian, it’s just the photo
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10th June 2022, 02:47 PM
Thread: Rimu Jewellery Box with Drawers
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All done ...
All done
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23rd May 2022, 06:48 PM
Thread: Rimu Jewellery Box with Drawers
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I always enjoys your WiP posts Brian. Keep them...
I always enjoys your WiP posts Brian. Keep them coming.
Are those boxes pinned hinges or made with the Rob Cosman hidden hinge method?
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23rd May 2022, 05:31 PM
Thread: Rimu Jewellery Box with Drawers
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Thanks Brian. Yes, it’s Ian’s hinges and lock. ...
Thanks Brian. Yes, it’s Ian’s hinges and lock. I was going to use the bigger hinges but decided to use the smaller ones instead since it’s the same profile and size as the lock. If not used...
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23rd May 2022, 05:07 PM
Thread: Rimu Jewellery Box with Drawers
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Thanks Dallas
Thanks Dallas
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22nd May 2022, 06:32 PM
Thread: Rimu Jewellery Box with Drawers
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Getting there ...
Getting there
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4th May 2022, 07:30 PM
Thread: Rimu Jewellery Box with Drawers
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Glue up done, panels engraved and drawers made. ...
Glue up done, panels engraved and drawers made. Just need to add the false fronts, cut the lid, apply some finish and fit the hardware.
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