Bigger Boxes

[my63]

Treasure box

I made a treasure box for my wife to use in her school my niece asked me to make her one for use in her school so here it is.

 

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2822/9687848632_6951b9f995_z.jpg
IMG_4836_1 by my0771, on Flickr

complete with skulls and cross bones and a treasure map x marks the spot

 

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5526/9687849856_d6a89ca41d_z.jpg
IMG_4837_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

Simple interior

 

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3675/9684607881_9c041e514a_z.jpg
IMG_4833 by my0771, on Flickr

 

Thanks for looking

 

Michael

[scrivelry]

All the boxes are amazing, but the one that makes me smile most is the treasure box for school - the kids will love that! Is it used for little treats the children earn, or is it part of some activity by itself?

[my63]

Thanks scrivelry no treats I am afraid it is part of a structured activity I am not sure what the activity is my wife did the creative stuff I just stained it and made the interior.

her next design is a lot more complex and involves multi coloured veneer in small pieces harlequin style.

[my63]

Here is my new concept I think I will call it a desk box well until I come up with something better,

It looks like it will hold 14 large pens.

 

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3737/9777835524_a1da34d9d3_z.jpg
IMG_4898 by my0771, on Flickr

 

It needs a lid which will be edged in walnut with maybe a maple veneer then I need to think about the inside I like the idea of embossing logos or names inside the lid but as this box does not have an owner as yet I am trying to think of something for the inside of the lid.

ideas anyone.

Thanks for looking

Michael

[my63]

I am planning on offering this desk box for sale in the classifieds section at around the cost price.

Does it seem ok to list the unfinished box to allow a choice of colour,name or motif.

Thanks

Michael

[alc3261]

I am planning on offering this desk box for sale in the classifieds section at around the cost price.

Does it seem ok to list the unfinished box to allow a choice of colour,name or motif.

Thanks

Michael

I'd say yes.

[my63]

Thanks for the input Alc3261

The next step is to decide on veneer for the top here are the choices I wanted to keep it as simple as possible

 

Light Chilean Laurel Burr

 

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3822/9815186876_d00c601d99_z.jpg
IMG_4903 by my0771, on Flickr

 

Dark Walnut Burr

 

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3732/9815159204_aef0a3fd12_z.jpg
IMG_4902 by my0771, on Flickr

 

If anyone wants to help I would appreciate it

Michael

Edited September 19, 2013 by my63

[Luma]

Light Chilean Laurel Burr!

[fionafish]

Hey, I am loving the next box, I also think the light chillian laurel. It is very pretty. For the inner I am wondering about brands of the pens to be stored in it. Would you fit in an embosed brand for each of the 14? It could even be asperational for the eventual owner

 

Fiona

[my63]

Two votes for the Chilean laurel so here it is

 

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2836/9822666016_8e9f9b58dc_z.jpg

IMG_4905 by my0771, on Flickr

 

If I cant get the joints better than this I will have to order some more

 

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7451/9822736263_0d6f3ff94f_z.jpg

IMG_4909_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

Thanks Luma

 

Fiona I don't know if I could fit 14 logos into the inside of the lid but it is an interesting idea.

 

I might have a wander into the leather supplier tomorrow and see if I can get some suede for the interior I am trying to keep the price of this box to around £50.

What colour do you think would suit.

 

Thanks for the help

 

Michael

Edited September 19, 2013 by my63

[alc3261]

Two votes for the Chilean laurel so here it is

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2836/9822666016_8e9f9b58dc_z.jpgIMG_4905 by my0771, on Flickr

 

If I cant get the joints better than this I will have to order some more

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7451/9822736263_0d6f3ff94f_z.jpgIMG_4909_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

Thanks Luma

 

Fiona I don't know if I could fit 14 logos into the inside of the lid but it is an interesting idea.

 

I might have a wander into the leather supplier tomorrow and see if I can get some suede for the interior I am trying to keep the price of this box to around £50.

What colour do you think would suit.

 

Thanks for the help

 

Michael

Mid Grey suede? Edited September 19, 2013 by alc3261

[Luma]

Hmmm.... deep burgundy or almost wine-looking color? Perhaps a nice olive green? Just my 2 cents worth

 

As for the joints, have you tried scuff sanding them? If I remember correctly, you take some of the existing sawdust from the veneer and with a tiny bit of glue fill in the joints. afterwards it can be sanded down. It been a while since I did any woodworking though so others might have a different opinion

Edited September 20, 2013 by Luma

[my63]

Thanks for the colour ideas I am a little more confused now I think the best plan will be to finish the box without interior and then put it in the classifieds and see if there is any interest.

 

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7374/9838097536_96b107e054_z.jpg
IMG_4916_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

The joints in the veneer are still visible but to be honest I like it that way it looks natural

 

I have made a walnut frame and the veneered panel will sit inside that frame at the moment I am planning on adding a small inlay piece around the edge of the two pieces like this one I have ordered a selection.

 

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5510/9838325273_ed4f61b18e_z.jpg
IMG_4918_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

Thanks again for the input.

 

Michael

 

[Luma]

I like the different combination of wood... Great job so far Michael!

[scrivelry]

So far stunning, but I can't say that surprises me. At this point, whenever I see burled wood I think of you and your work.

 

T

[my63]

The post arrived this morning with a tube of mixed inlays so I selected a suitable pair and started cutting I want the veneer to be flush with the inlay so I need to remove the edge of the veneer.

 

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3702/9851872885_04837d80eb_z.jpg
IMG_4941 by my0771, on Flickr

 

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5489/9851985784_0aa0829c33_z.jpg
IMG_4942 by my0771, on Flickr

 

I have cut all of the inlay and laid it out the clamps are holding the frame to the panel and by pushing the inlay in place I can mark where I need to cut the veneer.

I have purchased an inlay saw for this type of project it is designed to cut veneer and inlay

 

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2860/9852077273_337b6703b0_z.jpg
IMG_4943 by my0771, on Flickr

 

Thanks for looking

Michael

[my63]

I have cut the edges of the veneer to allow the inlay to lay flush to the veneer this is not for the faint of heart. especially after the glue had set.

 

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5544/9854056924_4f106454ed_z.jpg
IMG_4946 by my0771, on Flickr

 

The inlay has been set into the edge of the veneer

 

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2816/9854233595_85a4154ee6_z.jpg
IMG_4947 by my0771, on Flickr

 

I am now waiting for the inlay to dry before working out how I am going to attach the outer frame to the veneered panel.

 

Thanks for looking

 

Michael

[my63]

I have not had a lot of time today but I have cut the dowels for the other side and completed the inserts.

 

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7417/9878408355_dceb4debc6_z.jpg
IMG_4958 by my0771, on Flickr

 

I am looking at finishing the lid next.

 

I think I will list this box in the classifieds and let the buyer decide on the interior colour.

Thanks for looking

Michael

[my63]

I have finished the top and the bottom and think the hinges are sorted I am going to either put in some screws or dowels in the sides to make sure there is no movement.

 

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3696/9881007203_f7e07d4847_z.jpg
IMG_4968 by my0771, on Flickr

 

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2843/9880906544_355f5373f1_z.jpg
IMG_4965 by my0771, on Flickr

 

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5496/9881011723_13cb04e68f_z.jpg
IMG_4969 by my0771, on Flickr

 

I am not going to put the hinges on until I have the lining material

 

Thanks for looking

 

Michael

[fionafish]

That is looking lovely Michael. If it was for me (but sadly it will not be this time), I would be very tempted by a grey also. My first thought was dove grey would look lovely, and since that thought I have mentaly moved darker, but still in the grey tones.

 

So I was thinking more about the embossing, and I began to think of wavy lines to show up the tones in the suede. Then I had another look at the box, and wondered if you could put in a tree motife in the lid?

 

I just love the box and hope that the new owner loves it.

 

Fiona