Little Boxes

[Cognaticrotty]

these are some GORGEOUS boxes you are making Michael!

Thanks

you are most welcome. i converted an old cigar box in to a pen storage.. doesnt look nearly as nice as yours do, and i need to figure out what i am going to do now with all my new FP finds, i have almost 8 that are now homeless.

 

here is how mine turned out.

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s189/rcrott1/IMAG0362-1.jpg

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s189/rcrott1/IMAG0363-1.jpg

[my63]

I really don't know if the rules apply to small items, but after the way the Australian authorites got up tight about dirt on our shoes when we went on holiday I wouldn't be so sure...

 

Regards,

 

Richard

It does apply to small items. A friend emigrated to Australia and she took a pencil box which contained a pencil made from a twig. She was given a choice of paying $300 to have it irradiated or having it confiscated and burned.

 

I have looked at their website and they dont allow anything with bark my box will come in the solid wood with plywood and veneer.

I am sure that Fuchsia Princess will be along soon to keep us right.

I might include a description of its construction in the packaging.

Michael

[Scrawler]

I really don't know if the rules apply to small items, but after the way the Australian authorites got up tight about dirt on our shoes when we went on holiday I wouldn't be so sure...

 

Regards,

 

Richard

It does apply to small items. A friend emigrated to Australia and she took a pencil box which contained a pencil made from a twig. She was given a choice of paying $300 to have it irradiated or having it confiscated and burned.

 

I have looked at their website and they dont allow anything with bark my box will come in the solid wood with plywood and veneer.

I am sure that Fuchsia Princess will be along soon to keep us right.

I might include a description of its construction in the packaging.

Michael

Aha. The twig pencil had bark

[my63]

these are some GORGEOUS boxes you are making Michael!

Thanks

you are most welcome. i converted an old cigar box in to a pen storage.. doesnt look nearly as nice as yours do, and i need to figure out what i am going to do now with all my new FP finds, i have almost 8 that are now homeless.

 

here is how mine turned out.

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s189/rcrott1/IMAG0362-1.jpg

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s189/rcrott1/IMAG0363-1.jpg

Yes I remember reading your thread I liked the way you wrapped each dowel I think you we're going to make a journal.

Michael

[Cognaticrotty]

Yes I remember reading your thread I liked the way you wrapped each dowel I think you we're going to make a journal.

Michael

Still planning on it just have to get the materials and get to work. Trying to find the best place to get them other than a Joann's and michaels.

[stevesurf]

Thanks Scrawler

I hope that the Lady concerned will be Happy I am going out in search of hinges this afternoon.

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8352/8423137477_2ee6a77213_z.jpg

IMG_9668 by my0771, on Flickr

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8327/8424225288_b83e183513_z.jpg

IMG_9658 by my0771, on Flickr

 

Thanks

Michael

 

You've really taken this to another level - amazing!

 

That surface is just such high style!

[my63]

I thought you all might like to know the Dark princess box made it in one piece to Australia and the lady was most pleased.

 

In the process of making this box I actually made two the second box has a couple of minor blemishes which I should be able to sort.

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8383/8570034480_8b12ede9a0_z.jpg

IMG_0114 by my0771, on Flickr

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8226/8568934593_459b263407_z.jpg

IMG_0111 by my0771, on Flickr

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8367/8570017212_67c03d7701_z.jpg

IMG_0103 by my0771, on Flickr

 

I am experimenting with a different method for creating the pen slots using molding rather than dowel.

I think I might use light green leather to line this box.

 

It is not perfect but will be very nice when finished.

 

It is looking for a home if you are interested please let me know.

Thanks for looking

Michael

[fuchsiaprincess]

Hi Michael,

 

I actually like the look of the wood. It would be a shame to cover it all up, although I understand you want it protect the pens from scratches.

[OakIris]

I thought you all might like to know the Dark princess box made it in one piece to Australia and the lady was most pleased.

 

In the process of making this box I actually made two the second box has a couple of minor blemishes which I should be able to sort.

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8383/8570034480_8b12ede9a0_z.jpg

IMG_0114 by my0771, on Flickr

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8226/8568934593_459b263407_z.jpg

IMG_0111 by my0771, on Flickr

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8367/8570017212_67c03d7701_z.jpg

IMG_0103 by my0771, on Flickr

 

I am experimenting with a different method for creating the pen slots using molding rather than dowel.

I think I might use light green leather to line this box.

 

It is not perfect but will be very nice when finished.

 

It is looking for a home if you are interested please let me know.

Thanks for looking

Michael

I really like your idea of using molding instead of dowels to make the pen slots/cradles, Michael. I may "appropriate" that idea for my next project, if you don't mind - and depending upon how you get along with gluing in the lining. Light green leather sounds lovely. I await your next photos detailing your progress.

 

I am sure you will find a good home for the box - wish I could say "Mine" but I already have more storage than I have pens, and that's even without the Ryman's box you are modifying for me, so I will be good and let some other lucky person say "Mine!"

 

Holly

 

Holly

[my63]

Thanks Holly

You are welcome to try it on your box I was shown it by Henry (truffle finder).

I hvae added the leather the 15mm wood is too thick I now have the next size down to try.

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8514/8572135270_f7e5d4cc26_z.jpg

IMG_0123 by my0771, on Flickr

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8103/8572134382_5716254e32_z.jpg

IMG_0122 by my0771, on Flickr

 

There is still some finishing to do before it is finished

 

Michael

[Kate10]

How beautiful. I would love something just like that

 

 

Thanks for the support Ruth.

I left this box on my desl for a day or so and then thought it needs to be finished.

So here we go

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8173/7948159752_98fac7eb3d_z.jpg

IMG_1923 by my0771, on Flickr

 

As I dont have a band or table saw I had to cut the box by hand it was very hard to do as the box is quite small.

I have some rare earth magnets which have been fitted into the edge of the box these edges were then veneered with walnut.

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8031/7948156850_0d550539ac_z.jpg

IMG_1915 by my0771, on Flickr

 

In this picture you can see a spare magnet sitting on top of the fitted one which is now hidden by the veneer.

The interior is a piece of leather with a piece of dowel glued to each side which will be glued in place when the finish has been applied.

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8306/7948158274_9e722c2961_z.jpg

IMG_1920 by my0771, on Flickr.

 

I need to find a set of hinges for this box sand it and apply a finish and it is done.

 

Oh and then find a pen that is 12.5 cm (5 in)long to put in it :roflmho:

 

The two pen box is comming along as well.

Thanks for looking

Michael

[warblerick]

Looks like a nice piece or work. Congratulations. Just wish you had chosen a different title to the thread. Can't get that song out of my head........little boxes on the hillside and they're all made out of ticky tacky and they all look just the same. 1962 - wow - that's 50 years ago.

 

 

Well, that is a great song. the version I know is by Pete Seeger, and he sings it so very well!

[my63]

How beautiful. I would love something just like that

 

 

Thanks for the support Ruth.

I left this box on my desl for a day or so and then thought it needs to be finished.

So here we go

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8173/7948159752_98fac7eb3d_z.jpg

IMG_1923 by my0771, on Flickr

 

As I dont have a band or table saw I had to cut the box by hand it was very hard to do as the box is quite small.

I have some rare earth magnets which have been fitted into the edge of the box these edges were then veneered with walnut.

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8031/7948156850_0d550539ac_z.jpg

IMG_1915 by my0771, on Flickr

 

In this picture you can see a spare magnet sitting on top of the fitted one which is now hidden by the veneer.

The interior is a piece of leather with a piece of dowel glued to each side which will be glued in place when the finish has been applied.

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8306/7948158274_9e722c2961_z.jpg

IMG_1920 by my0771, on Flickr.

 

I need to find a set of hinges for this box sand it and apply a finish and it is done.

 

Oh and then find a pen that is 12.5 cm (5 in)long to put in it :roflmho:

 

The two pen box is comming along as well.

Thanks for looking

Michael

Thanks Kate

 

I have not made any single boxes for a little while the box pictured above now lives in Canada.

I do have this box which is the same inside but it has been veneered in burr walnut and birdseye maple.

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8263/8621110307_700928ba2e_z.jpg

IMG_3356 by my0771, on Flickr

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8259/8622210306_19ace6a153_z.jpg

IMG_3353_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8542/8622211236_3a9e10aa5c_z.jpg

IMG_3355_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

It is not perfect but if you want it you can have it for a nominal fee.

 

Michael

[fuchsiaprincess]

How beautiful. I would love something just like that

 

 

Grab this one while you have the opportunity, Kate! Michael is a superb craftsman

[my63]

I am not able to work on my main projects at this time so I thought I would share something I made earlier if you remember it looked like this

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8509/8367570751_4b1262033e_z.jpg

IMG_3137_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8334/8368638922_23a12a1824_z.jpg

IMG_3142_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

It now looks like this

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8256/8625142262_b06b9a9513_z.jpg

IMG_3367 by my0771, on Flickr

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8398/8624035691_bbca12fe55_z.jpg

IMG_3363 by my0771, on Flickr

 

This box has no finish as yet it has just been sanded and sanded I will wax it eventully.

Thanks for looking and for the positive comments.

 

Michael

 

PS

The background colour is supposed to be fuchsia pink I am not so sure.

[fuchsiaprincess]

How did you manage to get hinges that are high enough to accommodate the thickness of the leather, Michael?

[my63]

Well spotted fuchsiaprincess they are called barrel hinges.

They are trickey to fit the holes have to be spot on.

In this case the holes were too far apart so I had a gap I was going to put leather in the slots then veneer the edges but I liked the leather so I went with it.

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8530/8626280585_c7e82c0dc6_z.jpg

IMG_3368 by my0771, on Flickr

 

By the way that is the fuchsia pink leather in the background I told you about.

 

Michael

[my63]

Some of you may remember this dark princess box.

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8514/8572135270_f7e5d4cc26_z.jpg

IMG_0123 by my0771, on Flickr

 

Well sometimes things just dont look right the large moldings did not suit this box at all so does anyone need any fire wood :roflmho: .

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8249/8641546544_290663c864_z.jpg

IMG_3370 by my0771, on Flickr

 

 

Thanks to those who have sent good wishes I am feeling better now and will be starting my projects again soon.

 

Thanks

Michael

[fuchsiaprincess]

Was wondering why you were so quiet. Hope everything is on the mend.

[my63]

Thanks

I have made a new insert it still needs trimming.

I will do something with the inside edges before fixing the insert in place.

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8241/8642928602_7a8afa0885_z.jpg

IMG_3373 by my0771, on Flickr

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8383/8641829827_dcebbec538_z.jpg

IMG_3374 by my0771, on Flickr

 

Michael