Bigger Boxes

[ajzeller]

If you clamp a piece of wood on the top and bottom of the thinner board when using that bit, you should get cleaner cuts

[my63]

Thanks ajzeller that is a good idea

I might just do that if the hole saw does not show up in time

thanks

Michael

[my63]

Ok so I acquired an auger bit of the correct size I went with 20mm as I may cover this wood with suede.

I have not cleaned the holes yet.

 

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7301/9458821281_cc5c691aaf_z.jpg
IMG_4360 by my0771, on Flickr

 

 

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IMG_4363_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

 

I am starting to think that I might stain and French polish this piece of plywood it is veneered in oak I may try out the ebonising process.

The alternatives would be suede or felt the inner base will be felt then the plywood panel will act as a false floor the upper parts will be lined in suede as will the inside of the lid.

 

if anyone has any ideas I would love to hear them

 

Thanks

 

Michael

[my63]

I have fitted a piece of felt into the base and smoothed off the holes I have also cut the card for the upper section,

I have wrapped this in suede, Nothing is fixed in place yet.

I will wait until I have decided what to do with the outside.

 

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7373/9465581707_05e21c516c_z.jpg
IMG_4366_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

Thanks for looking

 

Michael

[my63]

I did not want to put suede on the ink holder in case of spillage.

I have been reading about ebonising oak with white vinegar and wire wool.

My first attempt looked like this a little too grey

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3714/9479637891_557fe0a67a_z.jpg
IMG_4369_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

The veneer sample looked like this inky blue black it would have gone darker with more coats.

 

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5506/9486135834_f98abc4dfd_z.jpg
IMG_4395_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

Both after 1 coat of the solution it was clear that even if I could get the veneered ply to go darker I would still have to do something about the inside of the holes.

 

So I opted for the ebony stain

 

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5518/9479652371_e01176a35d_z.jpg
IMG_4379_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

I also decided to stain the upper parts of the box that were not being wrapped in suede again with the ebony

 

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3784/9479649541_b9c9c3b5a1_z.jpg
IMG_4377_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

So at this point I had green felt inside the base with the lower inside plain wood upper inside stained ebony and suede etc.

It just looked wrong

 

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7291/9483334823_3f9cc737d2_z.jpg
IMG_4393 by my0771, on Flickr

 

Out goes the green felt to be replaced with black felt the lower inside sections have been stained ebony.

Next I need to decide on the top and sides I am thinking of red oak and I have a small piece of Brazilian walnut the same as the first project in this thread alc3261s box.

Thanks

Michael

[my63]

This box has taken me longer than I expected veneering the steps was more difficult than I thought

 

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IMG_4424_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

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IMG_4423_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

You might notice there is a difference in colour between the top and bottom pieces this is because the top has been sanded the bottom has not

 

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3705/9509558101_c34ab64065_z.jpg

IMG_4422_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

I have started making the dividers for the inside I will need to resize these once the lining for the interior is fitted.

 

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2848/9512354834_b5a8ff1191_z.jpg

IMG_4427_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

 

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7384/9509566851_34e71fcd30_z.jpg

IMG_4429_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

Thanks for looking

 

Michael

[my63]

I have made the inner dividers for the upper section of the jewellery box today I have also cut the card for the backing for the suede liner.

This is the top

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7415/9541387270_110edf5fd7_z.jpg
IMG_4489 by my0771, on Flickr

 

The drawer

 

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2852/9538594255_9bd861ae0f_z.jpg
IMG_4486_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

The inner edges of this box are black so after rubbing them down I have stained them with ebony wood stain,

I still have more sanding to do before applying the finish.

My wife has chosen cognac coloured suede for this box and it has arrived.

 

Thanks for looking

 

Michael

[scrivelry]

Those steps look quite finicky. That is going to be an amazing jewelry box when it's all done.

 

T

[my63]

Finicky is a good word it was very,difficult to get the veneer to stick it is even harder to sand it.

I am really looking forward to doing the interior of this box it is my first jewellery box but might not be my last.

 

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5485/9538600611_bc5e5c6939_z.jpg

IMG_4491 by my0771, on Flickr

 

I am also experimenting with my ink box as I could not decide which veneer to use I decided to stain the whole box ebony.

I guess I am trying to show that everyone could make a box like this for very little money

 

Thanks

 

Michael

[scrivelry]

I guess I am trying to show that everyone could make a box like this for very little money

 

Well, you have inspired me to at least try with the restoration.

 

My problem with posting pictures has to do with the software in my computer - I will probably get that sorted in a few weeks, but in the meantime I can say I have not given up searching out candidates. The most recent one is a wood box with a lithograph on top, and the litho is in imperfect but not trashed condition and I like it, so I will be trying to see if that can be kept somehow. I think I have to call the North East Center for Document Conservation (or whatever order they've got the words in) to ask their advice.

 

I did find out online the other day that hide glue is the same thing as unflavored gelatin - now THAT was a revelation! Somehow woodwork with jello seems far less intimidating that woodwork with a mystery substance. (Yes, I am odd this way, but my mother loves me anyway! )

 

T

[my63]

Hi Scriverly

I take the pictures from my camera to my pictures folder in windows and from there upload them to flickr (a hosting site) where the pictures stay I then post a link on here to the picture on the flickr site.

My that does sound complex

 

I am really pleased that you have decided to have a go yourself.

 

You will have to sort the pictures out so we can share in your success.

[my63]

Having just finished a writing slope to be donated to the dog rescue where our three Springer Spaniels came from (Diesel is my avatar)

I do have another big project which I will be starting next week,

I have joined the group ink purchase organised by Fionafish and wanted to find a way to say thank you to Fiona for the work she was doing on our behalf.

I offered to make Fiona a box like mine but as she has 100s of samples it was not going to work out then I remembered this

 

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5441/9486574815_a5c58f4a6b_z.jpg
IMG_4399_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

It is a former cutlery box that I bought earlier in the year my daughter work out the maths for me it will hold over 200 sample bottles.

As the project has turned into something larger Fiona has insisted on paying for the materials.

The colour will change slightly as it is going to have burr walnut on the top the sides / feet will be ebony and the inside will be the finest nappa suede in turquoise.

 

The inside of the box will be split into three compartments to stop the ink moving around too much.

 

More pictures will follow

 

Michael

[my63]

My ink sample box was going to be ebony, The ebony stain took forever to dry I kept looking at it and thinking it is very plain.

I looked in my scrap veneer box and found some birds eye maple pieces.

I trimmed them up and glued them to the centre of the lid I touched the ebony stain with the hot iron in places transferring stain onto the maple

I had bought some inlay last week and thought this would be an ideal time to try it out.

 

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2809/9559662823_ffb988e635_z.jpg
IMG_4508_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3705/9559663929_9019b1b5cc_z.jpg
IMG_4509_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

Once the inlay is fixed I will find something else to go around the outside.

Thanks for looking

Michael

[my63]

For want of something better to go around the outside I joined some more pieces of maple together and added them around the outside.

 

Plenty of masking tape in use here

 

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3778/9562167243_d801bc486e_z.jpg
IMG_4511_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

Every time you add a joint there is more chances for things to go wrong

 

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7326/9563367553_ab7539838b_z.jpg
IMG_4514_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7394/9566160660_e8e0dc6838_z.jpg
IMG_4515_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

This is my first attempt at inlay and I think I have really got the bug

 

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3809/9566158460_82c25011a9_z.jpg
IMG_4513_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

I have just received a sample pack of coloured veneer watch this space.

 

Michael

[fionafish]

Looking good Michael,

 

So exciting to see the start of mine appering on the thread. Thank you so much for making this for me.

 

Fiona

[my63]

Thanks Fiona

Your mega ink box has progressed as well.

 

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7417/9563584961_0495e64509_z.jpg
IMG_4520_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5550/9566365780_e12ac824a4_z.jpg
IMG_4517_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

I have removed the side pieces ready for stain once I am happy with the joints of the veneer I will stick it in place.

I have the suede ready for the interior I will need some wood for the inside dividers it will come together very quickly.

 

Michael

[scrivelry]

Wow! You got the stain off the maple?

 

Another Wow! for the look of the box in general!

[my63]

Fiona s box is coming along nicely now I have done something a little special for the inside of the lid I hope Fiona likes it.

 

The inside of the lid now clean and sealed ready for the interior

 

[http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2817/9577100012_d35ec9cb02_z.jpg
IMG_4521_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

Inside base cleaned ready for fitting of the dividers and suede

 

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IMG_4522_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

 

Thanks for looking

 

Michael

[my63]

Fiona asked for her box to have the top veneered in walnut and therefore I needed to change the colour of the rest of the box to match as close as I could.

 

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5483/9576162579_493e6e5ab9_z.jpg
IMG_4540 by my0771, on Flickr

 

I have added a little ebony stain to the sides which also act as feet.

 

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5337/9576171173_401858c023_z.jpg
. by my0771, on Flickr

 

Nothing has been polished or waxed as yet tis is the bare finish.

 

This is the inside of the bottom with its suede base dry fitted the inner part of the lid is also finished But I am not going to show that as yet I am trying to keep it as a surprise.

 

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2873/9576170813_a72945aa5c_z.jpg
IMG_4533_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

Thanks for looking

 

Michael

[my63]

Fiona s ink box now has an interior these are the final dry fit pictures.

 

The first picture gives a better idea of the actual colour of this suede it looks blue in some pictures but is definitely turquoise.

 

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2828/9579317631_bce7e10229_z.jpg
IMG_4545 by my0771, on Flickr

 

The interior has been made with card which is then wrapped in suede.

 

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7430/9582102794_aa71fb7864_z.jpg
IMG_4543 by my0771, on Flickr

 

I have made two dividers these will be an option they will be a tight fit and flexible enough to be moved if required.

I cant fit them until the interior is fitted and dry, The interior cant be fitted until the exterior is finished which will hopefully happen this weekend.

 

Thanks for looking

Michael