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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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    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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    Veneered Jewellery Box

    I started to line the drawers today, and aim to finish it off tomorrow.

    I usually use 300gsm paper for the backing to the lining. In this instance I used velvet fabric since I couldn't get pink...
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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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    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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    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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    Some progress for the weekend. All surfaces...

    Some progress for the weekend. All surfaces veneered and the lid chopped off.

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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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    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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    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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  11. You can see my brass tube in action in this post...

    You can see my brass tube in action in this post

    Yet another walnut box
    Yet another walnut box
  12. 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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    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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    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].

    She likes light / white timber...
  15. Thread: Watch Boxes

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    Lovely work, they are truly unique.

    Lovely work, they are truly unique.
  16. 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.

    I wanted to put some magnets under the holders to keep the chisels in place while seated and had to play around with some...
  17. 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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  18. 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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    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...
  20. 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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    Thanks Dallas Sent from my iPhone using...

    Thanks Dallas


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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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    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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    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...
  25. 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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    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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    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...
  28. Thread: Chisel box

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    Chisel box

    May you have a happy and prosperous 2023 everyone.

    I was fortunate to order a set of Veritas PM-V11 bench chisels in July 2021. After continuous stock outages it finally arrived around September...
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    Love those dovetails [emoji106]

    Love those dovetails [emoji106]
  30. 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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    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...
  32. 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...
  33. 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.

    This box is a bit of a trial and error for me. I figured a...
  34. 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.

    Jacques Botes on Instagram
  35. 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.

    I used contact adhesive to glue the lid...
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    I like.... [emoji16][emoji106]

    I like.... [emoji16][emoji106]
  37. 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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  38. 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.

    It will be standing still for a while though as we’re off to get some sun your way. The kids has...
  39. 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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  40. 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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  41. 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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    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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    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.

    The dimensions are in the attached photo.
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    Thanks Brian, it’s just the photo

    Thanks Brian, it’s just the photo
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    All done ...

    All done

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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?

    I tend to agree with the handles, I need to get something...
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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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    Thanks Dallas

    Thanks Dallas
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    Getting there ...

    Getting there

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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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