Members Brokenolmarine Posted March 19, 2023 Author Members Report Posted March 19, 2023 Next up, I glued in the inlay for the top of the letter box. It's coming together. So this is what you would see when you open the box, once I actually get hinges and a latch for the thing installed. You have the letters and such in the bottom, and the "Box of Chocolates" reference in the lid. I am pretty happy. The closed box is pretty attractive with the grain matching up and looking pretty good. I may have to use my syringe and needle combo and inject a touch of glue under that top inlay. There may be a touch of an edge rolling up just a tad. OR, it could just be a shadow. I put pressure all around the edges to set the glue. I got Miss T's sewing box top inlay in the clamps before I finished that session, and her box is almost done as well. That one will have some awesome grain. Quote
Members Brokenolmarine Posted March 19, 2023 Author Members Report Posted March 19, 2023 Went out this morning and looked thru the available hinges I had, and nothing that fit, looked like it would handle the weight of the mahogany lid. So, I took a three foot section of brass piano hinge on hand, trimmed it to length, rounded the end corners and Boom. Hinge. It works well and should last a long time. The box is done and other than a coat of wax now and then will be a working addition to the leather bench. I moved on to Miss Tina's sewing box, and formed the guides that will center the top when she removes and replaces it each time. I have them glued in place and am waiting for the glue to set. Then I'll oil the walnut and take some pics. Her box will be done, other than a couple coats of beeswax as well, then on to the next project. Scabbard? Gunbelt? Knife? Who knows, something to keep busy. Quote
Members Brokenolmarine Posted March 19, 2023 Author Members Report Posted March 19, 2023 Back out to finish Miss Tina's sewing room box. The glue had said, and a coating of oil was applied to the whole box. Can you say, Ooooh... I love it when a plan comes together. In the picture below, you can see the walnut guides attached to the inside edges of the bottom tray. The ensure the top will be in proper position when Tina puts it back on. It will only go one way, all she has to do is match the grain pattern on the front if she mixes up the top and bottom alignment. She really loved the box, and said the beautiful grain in the spalted maple really compliments the grain in the mahogany. Now both boxes are complete other than a couple buffed out coats of wax. Most of my projects are started with a basic idea, and done on the fly, with the planning done as I go. I love the flexible work and the freedom it gives. I can work from the templates or rigid plans, but had to for my first career, and enjoy this so much more. Color this one done. On to the next.... Quote
Members Brokenolmarine Posted March 21, 2023 Author Members Report Posted March 21, 2023 Last work on the project. Went out this morning and applied a good coat of wax to the wife's sewing room box. It glows softly and looks good. I'm done. I like the grain and contrast on her box even better than the letter box. I'm jealous. But then, shouldn't the boss get the nicer things. Quote
Members Gezzer Posted March 21, 2023 Members Report Posted March 21, 2023 VERY NICE work on both boxes and thank you for taking me along on this build !!! Quote
Members Brokenolmarine Posted March 23, 2023 Author Members Report Posted March 23, 2023 You are all welcome to comment, helpful critiques are appreciated. Thanks to those who have.... jim Quote
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