I have observed the differently shaped boxes being made with interest. However, the lovely piece of fiddleback Qld Maple that I obtained from TG Creations seemed to require a simpler shape so that the beauty of the timber would show through.
This box is therefore a simple rectangle. First I cut off the lid, then the sides and then "scooped" out the centre. After sanding off the bandsaw blade marks I used a rasp and sandpaper to finish sand the insides, sealed them with sanding sealer then glued the sides on. I then then finish sanded the outside of the box and lid before I fitted the beautiful little brass hinges from Anton Gerner. the lid projects about 2 mm on three sides to make it easy to open and to allow for expansion and contraction. The finish is brown button shellac applied with a small rubber and skunk hair brush. Very many fine coats to maintain the transparency, rubbed down between every few coats with 1000 grit wet and dry paper.
1. First bandsaw box - Qld Maple - front and top.jpg2. First bandsaw box - Qld Maple - open.jpg3. First bandsaw box - Qld Maple - open.jpg4. First bandsaw box - Qld Maple - back.jpg
P.S. I made this box at Richard Vaughan's workshop in Brisbane and with Richard's help with the bandsaw, but the design, hinging and finishing are all mine. Hopefully, the beauty of the timber hides any manufacturing mistakes I made!:B
This box is therefore a simple rectangle. First I cut off the lid, then the sides and then "scooped" out the centre. After sanding off the bandsaw blade marks I used a rasp and sandpaper to finish sand the insides, sealed them with sanding sealer then glued the sides on. I then then finish sanded the outside of the box and lid before I fitted the beautiful little brass hinges from Anton Gerner. the lid projects about 2 mm on three sides to make it easy to open and to allow for expansion and contraction. The finish is brown button shellac applied with a small rubber and skunk hair brush. Very many fine coats to maintain the transparency, rubbed down between every few coats with 1000 grit wet and dry paper.
1. First bandsaw box - Qld Maple - front and top.jpg2. First bandsaw box - Qld Maple - open.jpg3. First bandsaw box - Qld Maple - open.jpg4. First bandsaw box - Qld Maple - back.jpg
P.S. I made this box at Richard Vaughan's workshop in Brisbane and with Richard's help with the bandsaw, but the design, hinging and finishing are all mine. Hopefully, the beauty of the timber hides any manufacturing mistakes I made!:B
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