Melinda Box Wip - finished

[Melinda_dd]

Yep! ! no one can say i lack dedication!

 

[Melinda_dd]

Tonight when I got home I attached the hinges which look nice, but still not sure I like the function of them. They do look the part though. ( went with the originals)

I attached the loop for the latch ...... I had to inset again as the catch wouldn't sit how I wanted it

I also attached the feet. I had to dowel them. I wanted to screw from the inside but where I wanted them lined up with the sides so couldn't.

When it got too cold I moved inside and re cut the veneers. ....... again. Other ones I cut were too small.

Nearly done!!!

 

[Melinda_dd]

I've added the veneer to the front tonight. ... sanded everything and given it all a coat of Danish oil.

Time permitting I'd like to add another coat tonight and wax tomorrow after work then final assembly but that's if the deadline is tomorrow night.

 

[Melinda_dd]

Ok people, so here it is, my humble finished box.
It's not perfect, there's a million things wrong with it but im proud of it.
Finished with 2 coats of Danish oil and a coat of wax

 

[Mr_P]

3. 5 hours to spare

Love that central panel

To infinity and beyond as Buzz would say

but im proud of it.

Surely thats the only criteria that matters and so you should be.

 

[carlb40]

Well done Melinda. It has a nice contemporary feel and look to it

 

[RogerBoyle]

I do like that Very nicely done =D> =D>

Roger

 

[Gary Morris]

Beautiful looking box

 

[deserter]

Very nice veneer work.

I would be very proud of that indeed.


~Nil carborundum illegitemi~

 

[Roughcut]

Looks fantastic to me!
Good effort. =D>

 

[devonwoody]

Good project and taking the weather into consideration and working conditions you deserve more than two pats on the back. (hammer)

 

[DMF]

Great result no wonder your pleased with it, fair play to you!

=D> =D>

Dean

 

[Melinda_dd]

Ah shucks. .. thanks guys

Lovely comments. Thanks for taking the time to look

 

[stevenw1963]

Cracking looking box that - well done

 

[andersonec]

It seems that you had no plan to start with except the one in your head and if that box evolved as you went along then it has to be said that it is an nice piece of work, some done at home, some done at work, some done in the snow, very dedicated and determined work which produced an excellent result....now get back on that lathe.

Andy

 

[Melinda_dd]

It seems that you had no plan to start with except the one in your head and if that box evolved as you went along then it has to be said that it is an nice piece of work, some done at home, some done at work, some done in the snow, very dedicated and determined work which produced an excellent result....now get back on that lathe.

Andy

I plan to........and to top it off we have today agreed on a new property to rent and the garage has a large boiler in it.... not big enough for a car......... plenty big enough for my new workshop though! !! Yippppppeeeeeeeee

 

[condeesteso]

Very nice indeed I think. The design and proportions, the careful choice of grains and placement, the way the relief details all work together... I'd guess you have a rather decent design eye.

 

[Mike.C]

Great work =D> =D> you must be well pleased.

Cheers

Mike

 

[Mr_P]

now get back on that lathe.

Lathe smathe , any news on the block plane project ?

 

[Melinda_dd]

No not really. ... so many ideas so little time!