I've finally got the workshop to a standard where I can comfortably start making stuff other than workshop related storage.
I need to fill some box orders that I've had for a while so I thought I better get stuck into them.
First up is two display boxes. I purchased the timber from the Sydney wood show and knew straight away when I saw them that they were destined to be boxes. Initially I thought it was American Oak (figured) but now I'm doubting that and now I'm thinking it may be European beech? Either way it's very nice timber.
Box construction will be dovtails with a floating frame and panel lid. Ideally I'd like to make exposed bridle joints for the lid but I'll see how I go. Alternatively I'll just use dominos.
Inside will be a dovetailed tray with pig skin leather. I'll use Alex S technique to apply the leather.
As the box material is figured I don't want the lid to be too busy so I'm thinking a simple huon pine or rosewood lid to highlight the figure in the box.
Today I milled, cut to size and sanded to 320 to save time later. I will however give it a final sand before the initial shellac coat goes on.
Thanks for looking!
I need to fill some box orders that I've had for a while so I thought I better get stuck into them.
First up is two display boxes. I purchased the timber from the Sydney wood show and knew straight away when I saw them that they were destined to be boxes. Initially I thought it was American Oak (figured) but now I'm doubting that and now I'm thinking it may be European beech? Either way it's very nice timber.
Box construction will be dovtails with a floating frame and panel lid. Ideally I'd like to make exposed bridle joints for the lid but I'll see how I go. Alternatively I'll just use dominos.
Inside will be a dovetailed tray with pig skin leather. I'll use Alex S technique to apply the leather.
As the box material is figured I don't want the lid to be too busy so I'm thinking a simple huon pine or rosewood lid to highlight the figure in the box.
Today I milled, cut to size and sanded to 320 to save time later. I will however give it a final sand before the initial shellac coat goes on.
Thanks for looking!
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