Laminated box

[rdb]

I used to make these in the 70s. People liked them then, dunno about now.

This one is 3x6", six layers high. Fun little project.

I don't have any good sanding equipment, so the edges aren't perfectly smooth, but that adds to them sometimes, I guess....lol

Quite simple to make, but a little more time consuming than you think. I stacked 3x6 pieces. I used my old keyfob cutter to make the cutout. You can make the cutout any shape of course. Stack higher, etc for different sizes. This one is just leather balmed, Hi-lite, and snowproofed.

[BradB]

That is pretty cool rdb, I bet those would still sell!!

[rdb]

Thanx Brad. I hope you are right. I think I will make up a few, and see.

Do any of you know the right approach to sanding laminated stuff, like handles on knives, hammers, etc.? I've seen some tutorials awhile back, but can't remember where I saw them...probably right here....lol. Where's that search box..hmmm.

I'll have to break down and buy one of those sanding setups, with the belt and disc combos, and an assortment of paper. The local store don't sell the 600-1200 grit, but I would think that would be necessary.

[Hennessy]

I used to make these in the 70s. People liked them then, dunno about now.

This one is 3x6", six layers high. Fun little project.

I don't have any good sanding equipment, so the edges aren't perfectly smooth, but that adds to them sometimes, I guess....lol

Quite simple to make, but a little more time consuming than you think. I stacked 3x6 pieces. I used my old keyfob cutter to make the cutout. You can make the cutout any shape of course. Stack higher, etc for different sizes. This one is just leather balmed, Hi-lite, and snowproofed.

really a neat way to make a box rd lookout scrap bin eh pete.

[Hennessy]

Thanx Brad. I hope you are right. I think I will make up a few, and see.

Do any of you know the right approach to sanding laminated stuff, like handles on knives, hammers, etc.? I've seen some tutorials awhile back, but can't remember where I saw them...probably right here....lol. Where's that search box..hmmm.

I'll have to break down and buy one of those sanding setups, with the belt and disc combos, and an assortment of paper. The local store don't sell the 600-1200 grit, but I would think that would be necessary.

rd,i got a cylinder sander 4x6 that fits a drill i tie the drill down on bench set the trigger n sand all kinds of stuff from skirts to belts or wotever edge i wanna even out.i got it from a mail order co van dykes from th dakotas i think they do furniture restoring[where sander is]and taxidermy[go figger]try van dykes . com look for restorers,if no luck mail me i have a recent catalog in my shop pete

[rdb]

Glad you liked it Pete, thanx.

Yep, I know that tool, but my 6 drills already have something attached to them...lol. Nowadays, I want to make the three steps to the setup tool that's ready to do the certain thing, straight, true, and repetitive...Not saying that's the way it is in my shop, just that's the way I want it...lol

[stelmackr]

...but a little more time consuming than you think.

Something similar I made some time ago. The stacked pieces are long thin pieces that are glued with over lapping edges (like a wooden box joint). They were dyed alternating colors to accentuate the effect. Inside are leather dominoes. Nice project, but way too much time.

Bob Stelmack

[Windy]

Thanx The local store don't sell the 600-1200 grit, but I would think that would be necessary.

You should try your local auto parts store for the fine sandpaper.

Body shops use a lot of the super fine paper. Least wise the good

ones use it.

WINDY

[rdb]

Thanx Windy, I'll try that....

Stelmackr, that's a neat set! that took a little time, no doubt...

[Blak Smyth]

Interesting!

Edited September 10, 2013 by Blak Smyth