Little Boxes

[Scrawler]

This is another version of the walnut and oak box (that is what is under the veneer) I have used a walnut burr veneer for the dark wood and a birds eye maple for the light.

 

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I need to cut the box in half now I hope I dont mess it up.

 

Red leather or brown leather ??

 

Thanks for looking

Michael

Oh, that is really nice. I really understand the dilemma about the colour. Brown to match the walnut or red to contrast. A pen, especially a black one, looks nice in a bed of red velvet, so I wondering if that is also true of leather. I have to imagine it. Well I am going to be no help with that. I hope that someone else who is following your creative works will chime in. Birds eye from is caused by a disease in the wood and is quite rare and beautiful.

[my63]

This is another version of the walnut and oak box (that is what is under the veneer) I have used a walnut burr veneer for the dark wood and a birds eye maple for the light.

 

<snip>

 

I need to cut the box in half now I hope I dont mess it up.

 

Red leather or brown leather ??

 

Thanks for looking

Michael

Oh, that is really nice. I really understand the dilemma about the colour. Brown to match the walnut or red to contrast. A pen, especially a black one, looks nice in a bed of red velvet, so I wondering if that is also true of leather. I have to imagine it. Well I am going to be no help with that. I hope that someone else who is following your creative works will chime in. Birds eye from is caused by a disease in the wood and is quite rare and beautiful.

 

Thanks Scrawler

I really appreciate your input

I purchased the birds eye maple as off cuts from a chap who makes larger boxes so it was fairly cheap.

Same with the burr walnut.

I was just experimenting taking the dark v light to the next level if you understand what I mean.

I have two small boxes and the cutlery box waiting to be finished later this week.

We will see what it looks like with some finish.

Thanks

Michael

[Diver]

I met with my friend the poet today and gave him the single pen box with a Parker 45 flighter inside.

He was over the moon I have to say it was a real pleasure to see his reaction.

 

I have started shaping the multiple pen box which is 7 cm or almost 23/4 inches.

My question is how many pen slots two or maybe three.

 

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7272/7852808452_7ccbc1195c_z.jpg

IMG_1802 by my0771, on Flickr

My wife got me some help in the form of a mini shaping tool from proxxon with one or two attachments. beats a hand file by a long way

 

I know have two of these as my first effort has been rescued from its 4 legged friends without teeth marks :roflmho:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8435/7852811356_605ed8c412_z.jpg

IMG_1804 by my0771, on Flickr

 

Thanks

Michael

 

I think everyone is missing a small point here, the box was GIVEN away and with a pen. What we have here fellow pen afficionados, is not just an artist and a craftsman, but a generous person. What a lovely gesture.

 

Dave.

[my63]

Thank you Dave for your very kind words I am a little :embarrassed_smile: the poet who is the proud owner of this box is a former pro footballer from when they were paid a very small amount of money, He spends a lot of his time helping charities and it was nice to do something for him.

 

I have started finishing the walnut veneered box today although I have not cut it in half yet job for tomorrow I think.

I am pleased to say it has also found a new home with a member here and will be off on its journey soon.

 

Thanks

michael

Edited September 27, 2012 by my63

[my63]

First stage of finish for this box is shellac sealer.

The next and final stage will be wax polish.

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8459/8033551233_2e07160154_z.jpg

IMG_2135 by my0771, on Flickr

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8180/8033551294_33af2a9e80_z.jpg

IMG_2134 by my0771, on Flickr

 

Thanks

Michael

[my63]

All is not well in my little box world at the moment.

This box has caused a few problems I applied the finish before I cut the box in half.

I think I have been a little over zealous with the sandpaper in places and thinned out the veneer too much

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8460/8070451452_ff248777c3_z.jpg

IMG_2344 by my0771, on Flickr

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8176/8070455969_12623b172a_z.jpg

IMG_2343 by my0771, on Flickr

 

This is the replacement box veneer only on the top and around the inside of the lid

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8179/8070453635_3495df1e20_z.jpg

IMG_2339 by my0771, on Flickr

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8319/8070453113_7ba8a1b328_z.jpg

IMG_2338 by my0771, on Flickr

 

Thanks for looking

michael

[my63]

The finished box looks like this I have only veneered the lid and the inside edges+

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8052/8080333084_7a21056e1c_z.jpg

IMG_2360 by my0771, on Flickr

 

And the inside looks like this brown leather no magnets in this one as I thought the lid would be heavy enough on its own.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8192/8080340221_b4b7955a93_z.jpg

IMG_2361 by my0771, on Flickr.

 

I am thinking of making a larger small box to sit on a desk top and was wondering how many pens you would want in a box on your desk top.

Thanks

Michael

[fuchsiaprincess]

Three slots seem to be a popular choice, although personally, I tend to have at least 6 pens in rotation at any given time.

 

The box is coming along very nicely, Michael

[LedZepGirl]

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.

 

 

This!

 

That's what came to mind the moment I seen this thread. My grandpa always used to sing and play that song on his guitar. :roflmho:

[my63]

Three slots seem to be a popular choice, although personally, I tend to have at least 6 pens in rotation at any given time.

 

The box is coming along very nicely, Michael

 

It is finished and should be with its new owner soon he might let us know when it arrives

 

So if you were to design this box would it be light wood or dark wood and would the interior be material or leather.

Thanks

Michael

[fuchsiaprincess]

Congratulations, Michael! Where are the photos of the finished box prior to shipping?!

 

Personally, I would for for a lighter wood with leather interior

[my63]

Congratulations, Michael! Where are the photos of the finished box prior to shipping?!

 

Personally, I would for for a lighter wood with leather interior

 

Ok so far we have a six pen box in light wood with leather interior would that be red or chocolate brown leather or would you prefer the suede side.

most importantly what would be the length and diameter of the largest pen that might live in such a box.

Thanks for the input

Michael

[fuchsiaprincess]

Pebbled side is preferable in case of ink leakage. Red>Brown. Largest pen would need to be around the size of a MB 149.

 

Are you surprising me with one for my birthday? :bunny01:

[my63]

Pebbled side is preferable in case of ink leakage. Red>Brown. Largest pen would need to be around the size of a MB 149.

 

Are you surprising me with one for my birthday? :bunny01:

 

I know I have had a little pain medication today but I dont understand "pebbled side" or red>brown.

If I was to make this box as say a prototype then yes it would be yours.

 

If I was making it I would start with four pieces of oak like this

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8325/8096736651_865b380384_z.jpg

IMG_2381 by my0771, on Flickr

 

Then I would turn them over and place them end to end and stick them together with masking tape like this

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8466/8096745240_f0c743e61a_z.jpg

IMG_2394 by my0771, on Flickr

 

I would then add a little glue and it would look like this

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8465/8096737947_d89f1c86a8_z.jpg

IMG_2396 by my0771, on Flickr

 

Add a little pressure

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8470/8096762022_cf78b3d28f_z.jpg

IMG_2400 by my0771, on Flickr

 

The inside would need a tray doweling and plywood like this

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8331/8096746660_49fee4444c_z.jpg

IMG_2398 by my0771, on Flickr

 

I hope the Mont Blanc is less than 155mm long or I will have to start again.

 

Oh and do I have a deadline for your birthday

 

I hope you like it

 

Michael

[fuchsiaprincess]

Awesome, Michael! That is just perfect :clap1: I love prototypes! I would be honoured to give your prototype box a warm and loving home. I'm sure my prototype pens would love to live in a prototype box

 

Pebbled side = right side up, ie. the opposite side of the suede

Red>brown means I prefer red to brown.

 

You have some time if it's a birthday present

[my63]

Red it is then pebble side up

I think I have some wood for the top/bottom

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8327/8099814514_fa34cfc33c_z.jpg

IMG_2409 by my0771, on Flickr

with flash looks like this

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8189/8099805769_bbe608bdc1_z.jpg

IMG_2404 by my0771, on Flickr

 

I am going to drill some holes and hide some rare eath magnets before fitting top/bottom

TFL

Michael

[my63]

Hiding magnets i did not explain that very well so here is a proper explanation

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8330/8099868727_d0ebd7dfeb_z.jpg

IMG_2412 by my0771, on Flickr

 

I found the middle of the front drilled a hole just far enough to fit one of these

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8196/8099894584_bd9b838000_z.jpg

IMG_2420 by my0771, on Flickr

 

Flip the frame over as realy it is just the sides at this point and drill a deeper hole how deep i hear you ask you will know it is deep enough when the magnets dont fall out.

A small piece of dowel is glued into the deep hole to stop the magnet moving around.

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8334/8099877276_e9de9b67c8_z.jpg

IMG_2417 by my0771, on Flickr

 

So when I have fitted the top and bottom I will make sure that I avoid the magnets that are already in the frame or it will be time to start over again

Michael

Edited October 18, 2012 by my63

[Scrawler]

At long last I have access to a camera and can show you Michael's fine work. My daughter says it looks like an ice cream sandwich. The walnut stain on the inner lip is a really nice idea. The slot turned out to be just a bit tight for a Parker Vacumatic, but is exactly right for this 1942 Duovac, which you can see in it. Sorry for the quality of the pictures. I do not take pictures very often and need much more practice.

 

 

http://i751.photobucket.com/albums/xx153/FPWriter/box4.jpg

 

http://i751.photobucket.com/albums/xx153/FPWriter/box3.jpg

 

http://i751.photobucket.com/albums/xx153/FPWriter/box1.jpg

 

http://i751.photobucket.com/albums/xx153/FPWriter/box2.jpg

 

 

 

Thanks so much for this box, Michael. It is now permanently ensconced on my desk and consequently that Duovac is going to be getting a lot more love.

Edited October 28, 2012 by Scrawler

[my63]

Thanks Scrawler it is really strange to see the box on your desk so far away from here.

I am also pleased you have a pen that fits in it.

 

I hope I dont have the same problem with this one it is desgined to hold six pens.

 

This is the box complete i have started to cut it into the two parts lid and base.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8055/8131882926_9e63452c39_z.jpg

IMG_2546 by my0771, on Flickr

This is the box in two halves.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8331/8132742952_630e1b83a0_z.jpg

IMG_2552 by my0771, on Flickr

 

This is the two halves of the box and the insert for the base ready for a trial fit.

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8190/8132745284_4963f0a6ac_z.jpg

IMG_2554 by my0771, on Flickr

 

Trial fit of the insert into the base looks fine to me

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8195/8132721785_42b6be75ed_z.jpg

IMG_2558 by my0771, on Flickr

 

If I was making this box for someone this is the point I would be asking her what type of finish she wanted?

wax or french polish?

 

Thanks for looking

Michael

[fuchsiaprincess]

Surprise me It is absolutely beautiful, Michael