Little Boxes

[my63]

OK its yours

How would you like it finished ?

 

Michael

 

Thank you sooo much, Michael May I please have a wax finish? Thank you!

 

Do I need to ask about the interior :roflmho:

[fuchsiaprincess]

Red, red, red :bunny01:

[richardandtracy]

CUTLERY BOX :bonk:

 

Sorry. Just read this thread again and, well I need to fit out one of my wife's boxes as a cutlery box. I have been meaning to do it since she got it for the cutlery, erm, 18 years ago. The fancy cutley is just dropped in it at the moment. I need to put in little green baize covered dividers etc.

 

Regards,

 

Richard.

[my63]

Hi Richard

 

Sorry I dont understand do you mean that you want to use a cutlery box ........................ for cutlery. :roflmho:

 

I have an intact one somewhere if you need any pictures

 

Michael

[richardandtracy]

No, I don't. My wife loves boxes of all sorts and has decided she wants to use a lovely carved (Indian or possibly Islamic flower style) box as our cutlery box so it can be seen and regularly used. It's my problem to make it suitable.. Something I have singularly failed to do.

 

Regards,

 

Richard.

[my63]

OK its yours

How would you like it finished ?

 

Michael

 

Thank you sooo much, Michael May I please have a wax finish? Thank you!

 

Hi Fuchsiaprincess

I am sorry I have not updated you on your box I am sorry to say it was not up to a standard that I would send out.

The good news is I have made another and it is ready to be cut in half which I am planning to do on Monday or Tuesday depending on the snow . I will post some pictures soon.

Michael

[fuchsiaprincess]

No apologies required, Michael It is a hobby, not an assignment - so there is no deadline :bunny01:

 

Hope you are enjoying the weekend!

Edited January 20, 2013 by fuchsiaprincess
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[stevesurf]

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.

 

These are the most beautiful boxes!!! ...Your recent smooth versions are also wonderful, but I know this is a great idea for a gift, together with a vintage pen.

[my63]

No apologies required, Michael It is a hobby, not an assignment - so there is no deadline :bunny01:

 

Hope you are enjoying the weekend!

 

Thank Fuchsiaprincess you are as patient as ever it is ready to be cut into the two pieces,

My friend has agreed to do this for me as I am struggling with my right arm at the moment he also has a very cool table saw.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8223/8399711564_4fa35a28d0_z.jpg

IMG_9494 by my0771, on Flickr

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8491/8398628957_ee3517c033_z.jpg

IMG_9495 by my0771, on Flickr

 

I am having some problems with veneer chipping not just this rosewood the walnut veneers have also chipped badly on the edges. I might make a box with an edging strip maybe in a contrasting colour

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8512/8383046433_4185e473f6_z.jpg

IMG_3174_1 by my0771, on Flickr

I am also planning a little box with the pen trays made with this acrylic I acquired the other day.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8232/8384131612_ccaec61f2d_z.jpg

IMG_3176_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

Thanks

Michael

[my63]

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.

 

These are the most beautiful boxes!!! ...Your recent smooth versions are also wonderful, but I know this is a great idea for a gift, together with a vintage pen.

Thanks for the kind words Steve if you need a box for a special person or pen the let me know I might be able to help you out.

Michael

[my63]

This is the dark version of the Princess box I made a little while ago.

First coat of sanding sealer applied this fills the pores in the wood and stops the wax from disapearing when it is applied.

A couple of pictures to keep a certain Lady happy :roflmho:

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8326/8401338169_14c0c5f553_z.jpg

IMG_9551 by my0771, on Flickr

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8332/8401330689_a9b5003352_z.jpg

IMG_9538 by my0771, on Flickr

 

Michael

[my63]

The Princess box in dark wood is nearing completition there are a couple of minor items to finish then it is off to the other side of the world.

 

This is the pen insert in red leather as requested

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8362/8423024139_353d90ea53_z.jpg

IMG_9647 by my0771, on Flickr

 

The box itself

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8514/8423025621_aa7404ddd4_z.jpg

IMG_9651 by my0771, on Flickr

 

Finally the lid I have made this flush finished this time.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8095/8423026401_2eb82310fd_z.jpg

IMG_9652 by my0771, on Flickr

 

I need to find hinges I cant remember where the last ones came from But I am sure I will find something suitable.

Once that is done a final polish will see this one finished.

Thanks for looking

Michael

[Scrawler]

I know a Princess who is going to be absolutely delighted.

[my63]

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

[richardandtracy]

Just have a care to get the right paperwork with all that beautiful crafting.

Oz is a place that is very stringent on making sure wooden products have the correct papers. The company I work for had a very expensive box for a satellite component burnt at the dockside in Sydney because the wood hadn't been certified as being treated with an approved insecticide.

It would be a shame if customs/the post office got up tight about it all.

 

Regards,

 

Richard.

[my63]

Just have a care to get the right paperwork with all that beautiful crafting.

Oz is a place that is very stringent on making sure wooden products have the correct papers. The company I work for had a very expensive box for a satellite component burnt at the dockside in Sydney because the wood hadn't been certified as being treated with an approved insecticide.

It would be a shame if customs/the post office got up tight about it all.

 

Regards,

 

Richard.

 

Thanks for that

I have a customs declaration document it is not quite ready yet but I will make further enquiries.

Thanks

Michael

[richardandtracy]

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

[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.

[Cognaticrotty]

these are some GORGEOUS boxes you are making Michael!

[my63]

these are some GORGEOUS boxes you are making Michael!

Thanks