This is my latest and possibly last foray into the world of miniature box making. Hence the name Omega, the last letter in the greek alphabet. I am posting this as a blog as I am extremely nervous about how the separation cut will go and I want a record of it in case anything goes wrong. If all goes well this will be posted as a project. If not then this is it!
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This picture shows the sides, top and bottom material and the lipping (if I get that far)
The sides (I always make spares) are 8.5mm wide x 10mm high x 1.5mm thick. When assembled the box, at present, is 13mm high x 10mm x 10mm. When the separation cut is done the final size is planned to be 10mm x 10mm x 10mm. For all you imperial people thats 4/10” on a side. The total volume will be 1cc (cubic centimetre) or 0.06 cubic inches (just over 1/16 of a cubic inch). Heres some more pics of the build
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Two sides joined
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All four sides joined and the bottom on.
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Top and bottom on
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Trimmed with metric rule in the background
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With a cotton bud for a sense of scale. Well at least theres a record of my work so far.
Be seeing you.
-- Martyn -- Boxologist, Pattern Juggler and Candyman of the visually challenging. http://www.theartofboxes.com

















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mpounders
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#1 posted 852 days ago
Man, that’s tiny! I’m not sure my camera is that good, much less my eyes!
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Kent Shepherd
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#2 posted 852 days ago
Awesome!—-As always
Thanks for sharing
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BritBoxmaker
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#3 posted 852 days ago
Mike, I’m using a magnifying lamp for this one. Plus I’m getting the most out of my new glasses before they wear out!
Thanks, Kent.
-- Martyn -- Boxologist, Pattern Juggler and Candyman of the visually challenging. http://www.theartofboxes.com
RogerBean
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#4 posted 852 days ago
Martyn,
Your explorations into the world of the miniature boggle my mind. I have enough trouble with big. Working this small requires a whole new set of challenges and a new mindset. I never tire of your work.
Roger
-- "Everybody makes mistakes. A craftsman always fixes them." (Monty Kennedy, "The Checkering and Carving of Gunstocks", 1952)
lilredweldingrod
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#5 posted 852 days ago
Hey Martyn, can you blow up the photos. My microscope is broke. What’s the next project, a wrist watch case? lol
I bet you have a case of eye strain after this. lol Rand
Sheila Landry (scrollgirl)
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#6 posted 852 days ago
Your new glasses you got not too long back must really be good! Holy Moley, Martyn! I like this one a lot! What a challenge this must have been! You always seem to bring things to a new level of excellence! Fantastic!
Sheila
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Dez
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#7 posted 852 days ago
Cool design! Way too small for me to try, as bad as my fumble fingers are I would drop and loose it for sure!
-- Folly ever comes cloaked in opportunity!
mafe
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#8 posted 852 days ago
You are wonderful.
Best thoughts,
Mads
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BritBoxmaker
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#9 posted 852 days ago
Update
Top seperation cut successful


Now to post the project
-- Martyn -- Boxologist, Pattern Juggler and Candyman of the visually challenging. http://www.theartofboxes.com
lanwater
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#10 posted 852 days ago
Impressive! that’s all I can think off.
David Craig
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#11 posted 852 days ago
Amazing work Martyn. I think if you try to go any smaller we would be fishing you out of drug rehab. Your nerves have to be about shot. My eyes are not as bad as my hearing. Did I hear a “Who” in that box?
David
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BritBoxmaker
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#12 posted 852 days ago
David, very probably! The ‘who’ that is.
-- Martyn -- Boxologist, Pattern Juggler and Candyman of the visually challenging. http://www.theartofboxes.com
Sheila Landry (scrollgirl)
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#13 posted 852 days ago
You must have had to drink decaf tea before making that cut Martyn! (And do some serious meditating!) Bravo!
Sheila
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lilredweldingrod
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#14 posted 852 days ago
Amazing! Now I gotta see the hinge and clasp. lol
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#15 posted 852 days ago
You are the man.
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