Writing Slope Dilema

[my63]

I freely admit that I am not a desginer some times things happen and they look right I have glued the lid in place (last night).

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8515/8504192028_daa21f4695_z.jpg

IMG_9871 by my0771, on Flickr

 

The walnut edging sits about 1mm above the veneer it makes a shadow line that I think looks good

 

Would it look better with a light piece along that edge like this

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8389/8503075499_d72e16e6e8_z.jpg

IMG_9861 by my0771, on Flickr

 

Edit

I have looked at this all afternoon and it just does not work I will sand it flush as per the origional plan.

Thanks

Michael

Edited February 24, 2013 by my63

[my63]

There was too much to sand so I have planed the edge trim flush with the top of the veneer.

If you ever do this be careful as the veneer is easy to chip if you catch it with the plane blade :embarrassed_smile:

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8231/8504904000_a07139f046_z.jpg

IMG_9874 by my0771, on Flickr

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8532/8504904998_0213daa6be_z.jpg

IMG_9876 by my0771, on Flickr

 

Walnut shavings have a wonderful smell I wish I could share it with you all.

I am looking for a new block plane Lie-Neilson is top of the wish list but I keep thinking how many pens I could buy for that much :roflmho:

 

Michael

Edited February 24, 2013 by my63

[esterbex]

I am looking for a new block plane Lie-Neilson is top of the wish list but I keep thinking how many pens I could buy for that much :roflmho:

 

Michael

 

I'd say your priorities are skewed a bit.....How many more pens could you buy after selling the boxes you perfect with the plane?

 

 

 

[my63]

Esterbex I do understand what you mean I am still in the early days of box refurbishing and box making so I try to keep the cost of the boxes as low as possible.

This also means I do not have loads of boxes taking over the house...... well as long as you dont count the nine writing slopes awaiting restoration oh and a couple of large cutlery boxes and the three small cutlery boxes that I had forgotton about until now.

I dont offer boxes for sale after I had problems with the sale of the first writing slope which is now in the garage.

Some of the FPN members who have my boxes have been kind enough to add to my Parker collection which is my favourite method of payment.

Best wishes

Michael

[my63]

The top of the Alc box has now been smoothed off I have not sanded the top completly flat it is very tactile.

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8379/8510058845_026bca2013_z.jpg

IMG_9890 by my0771, on Flickr

 

I have not removed the veneer this is the bottom of the box I collected the extra walnut to finish the bottom and the oak for the trays today.

I dry fitted the base in place and glued the final walnut strip to the base.

The base is such a tight fit it will not come out I am sure it will pop out when the box is cut in half.

I will be applying a sanding sealer after another few hours of sanding

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8372/8511160782_95eb1088c9_z.jpg

IMG_9881 by my0771, on Flickr

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8102/8511164560_7a468f5670_z.jpg

IMG_9886 by my0771, on Flickr

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8107/8511165424_5ca1c79264_z.jpg

IMG_9887 by my0771, on Flickr

 

The edges of the walnut need to be sanded flush with the oak and the box is ready for cutting.

If I have not explained before the box is made four sides a top and bottom in one piece.

when complete it is marked and cut into two pieces lid and base which means the grain matches and the two pieces are a perfect fit.

 

Thanks

 

Michael

[OakIris]

Another beautiful storage box on its way to completion. Wonderful as always, Michael!

 

Holly

[my63]

Another beautiful storage box on its way to completion. Wonderful as always, Michael!

 

Holly

 

Thanks Holly

I have just taken in a delivery of very unusual American Madrona burr veneer for a special box I can now start.

Regards

Michael

[OakIris]

Another beautiful storage box on its way to completion. Wonderful as always, Michael!

 

Holly

 

Thanks Holly

I have just taken in a delivery of very unusual American Madrona burr veneer for a special box I can now start.

Regards

Michael

 

:bunny01: (And I noted the "American" part of the tree's name - I really lucked out then!)

 

Holly

[my63]

Yesterday morning I started making trays for alc3261s box there are three trays so I clamped my cutting box to my bench, I then cut two blocks of wood to act as stops one for the long length and one for the short length.

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8519/8515779448_075e64b3ae_z.jpg

IMG_9894 by my0771, on Flickr

 

Using my pull saw I cut the ends square

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8094/8515778544_9e1d052fde_z.jpg

IMG_9892 by my0771, on Flickr

 

Once cut to the correct length I used my sander to make the mitre joints on each piece.

I used the usual method of masking tape to hold everything together whilst the glue set.

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8086/8514655577_10d34068be_z.jpg

IMG_9901 by my0771, on Flickr

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8520/8514665035_6f5fc17523_z.jpg

IMG_9896 by my0771, on Flickr

 

Using a mini router I cut a slot around the inside to allow the base to fit inside the frame

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8367/8514658643_0aed751867_z.jpg

IMG_9908 by my0771, on Flickr

 

Tray number three with a trial fit of its centre divider

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8378/8514659977_85a94b3115_z.jpg

IMG_9911 by my0771, on Flickr

 

I will confess that when I made the trays I did not allow alot of clearence well to be honest i did not allow any. :embarrassed_smile:

My sander will soon sort that little problem :clap1:

 

Thanks for looking

Michael

[my63]

It is going to be a big day today as the base is now glued in place and the box is ready to be cut into its two pieces.

 

I just need to pluck up the courage to do it

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8086/8516857550_f1c0117847_z.jpg

IMG_9919 by my0771, on Flickr

 

I wanted to try and show you a close up of the veneer it is Brazilian walnut I have given it a coat of dark wax which I then rubbed off it is now ready for sealer.

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8245/8518724488_da25327901_z.jpg

IMG_9927 by my0771, on Flickr

 

Thanks

Michael

[my63]

Do you remember this it is a box from Rymans

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8081/8444514920_4f29f07817_z.jpg

IMG_9698 by my0771, on Flickr

 

It now looks like this it is American Madrona burr (burl) veneer.

Because the lid is so thin I was not able to clamp it after glueing so I used a process called hammer veneering.

The glue is applied and allowed to almost dry the a special tool called a veneer hammer and a hot iron are used to stick the two together.

A veneer hammer is a piece of wood with a strip of brass that is used to apply pressure to the veneer.

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8093/8526770503_0fc56e871e_z.jpg

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8093/8526770503_0fc56e871e_z.jpg

 

 

Holly I hope that you like it.

 

Thanks for looking

Michael

 

Sorry there is a problem with my flickr account

Edited March 4, 2013 by my63

[OakIris]

Do you remember this it is a box from Rymans

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8081/8444514920_4f29f07817_z.jpg

IMG_9698 by my0771, on Flickr

 

It now looks like this it is American Madrona burr (burl) veneer.

Because the lid is so thin I was not able to clamp it after glueing so I used a process called hammer veneering.

The glue is applied and allowed to almost dry the a special tool called a veneer hammer and a hot iron are used to stick the two together.

A veneer hammer is a piece of wood with a strip of brass that is used to apply pressure to the veneer.

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8093/8526770503_0fc56e871e_z.jpg

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8093/8526770503_0fc56e871e_z.jpg

 

 

Holly I hope that you like it.

 

Thanks for looking

Michael

 

Sorry there is a problem with my flickr account

It looks wonderful Michael. Glad that the box you are modifying for me could give you a new challenge, just what you needed, I am sure! I had not heard of a veneer hammer before so had to look that one up. For those who are curious, here is an interesting tutorial about using and making a veneer hammer: Making a veneer hammer

 

I hope your problems with your flickr account are easily fixed, Michael - we need more pictures!

 

Holly

[my63]

Thanks Holly that is exactly what a veneer hammer looks like mine is not that posh.

I have had some computer issues today as well as the issues with flickr it seems to be sorted now,

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8520/8526771109_90bf8c9574_z.jpg

IMG_9943 by my0771, on Flickr

 

If you click on the picture it should take you to flickr where you can see all of the pictures of your box.

 

Michael

[OakIris]

Thanks Holly that is exactly what a veneer hammer looks like mine is not that posh.

I have had some computer issues today as well as the issues with flickr it seems to be sorted now,

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8520/8526771109_90bf8c9574_z.jpg

IMG_9943 by my0771, on Flickr

 

If you click on the picture it should take you to flickr where you can see all of the pictures of your box.

 

Michael

I think the box is going to be beautiful, Michael! Thank you for the photos!

 

Holly

[alc3261]

It is going to be a big day today as the base is now glued in place and the box is ready to be cut into its two pieces.

 

I just need to pluck up the courage to do it

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8086/8516857550_f1c0117847_z.jpg

IMG_9919 by my0771, on Flickr

 

I wanted to try and show you a close up of the veneer it is Brazilian walnut I have given it a coat of dark wax which I then rubbed off it is now ready for sealer.

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8245/8518724488_da25327901_z.jpg

IMG_9927 by my0771, on Flickr

 

Thanks

Michael

I look forward to further pictures!!

[my63]

I have to be honest I have had some problems with the Art Decco box That I converted for Esterbex I made a mistake with the size of the trays.

I will be fixing the problems but it has knocked my confidence a little.

 

So although I don't have pictures alc3261 I have cut your box into two pieces all of the trays are complete and fit inside and the lid closes. Once I have started the lining process the trays will be double checked and finish applied.

The hinges I selected are out of stock in both uk suppliers so I am looking at alternatives.

I will take pictures ASAP.

 

Holly your veneer is beautiful but it will take some time to complete as it is quite intricate

 

Thanks

 

Michael

[my63]

This is Alc3261 s box if you look closely you will see the cut it was cut by hand as my router was not powerful enough.

I kept the lid shallow as there are three trays inside if the lid was too deep it would catch on the upper tray.

Pictures as promised

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8110/8532439456_f59258c0c1_z.jpg

IMG_9976 by my0771, on Flickr

 

This is the inside all thre trays in place I have not started smoothing the edges of the box as yet.

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8245/8532431390_d316a2803d_z.jpg

IMG_9956 by my0771, on Flickr

 

Middle tray the sides, top and bottom will all be lined with cobalt blue suede so everything that fits now will need to be refitted after lining

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8532/8531323367_fccbac1a8b_z.jpg

IMG_9958 by my0771, on Flickr

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8381/8531324655_f24f011bc9_z.jpg

IMG_9967 by my0771, on Flickr

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8237/8532441612_28625e1343_z.jpg

IMG_9980 by my0771, on Flickr

 

Please remember you are seeing an unfinished raw product it has had a little sanding I have not squared up the saw cut as yet.

I need to sand the inside ready for the lining.

Thanks for looking

Michael

[mikalehtinen]

Absolutely great boxes, all of them!

Michael don't stop making and refurnishing them. Your doing a superb work!!

Cheers, Mika

[OakIris]

alc3261's box is looking good, Michael.

 

As for my American Madrona box, no worries, take the time you need. I will be here waiting patiently and perhaps drooling a bit!

 

Holly

[alc3261]

This is Alc3261 s box if you look closely you will see the cut it was cut by hand as my router was not powerful enough.

I kept the lid shallow as there are three trays inside if the lid was too deep it would catch on the upper tray.

Pictures as promised

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8110/8532439456_f59258c0c1_z.jpg

IMG_9976 by my0771, on Flickr

 

This is the inside all thre trays in place I have not started smoothing the edges of the box as yet.

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8245/8532431390_d316a2803d_z.jpg

IMG_9956 by my0771, on Flickr

 

Middle tray the sides, top and bottom will all be lined with cobalt blue suede so everything that fits now will need to be refitted after lining

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8532/8531323367_fccbac1a8b_z.jpg

IMG_9958 by my0771, on Flickr

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8381/8531324655_f24f011bc9_z.jpg

IMG_9967 by my0771, on Flickr

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8237/8532441612_28625e1343_z.jpg

IMG_9980 by my0771, on Flickr

 

Please remember you are seeing an unfinished raw product it has had a little sanding I have not squared up the saw cut as yet.

I need to sand the inside ready for the lining.

Thanks for looking

Michael

Lovely!!