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this little project started a few weeks ago….
i am the proud owner of a little HITACHI SV12SG 240V palm sander….if you want a review….its great…done..
using a home made fingerjoint jig and a little dewalt lamiate trimmer made a snug little box to use for my sander…..the corners are fingered together at a size of 10mm…the base is rebated in to place just like the top….the handle is laminated then a full length sliding dovetail will ensure even if the glue fails…the joint wont…
i recycled a old tool box catch and fixed into place…but the box did not look right….cue the wire brush…lots of elbow greece…...a health dollop of dark rich polish…..erm….and one more little touch…erm…..oh yes….blow torch….it went up a treat….with a firm brush and a few more burnings i was happy with the distressed look…will post some updated pictures of inside and when its not on fire

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Here, I was thinking the sander caught fire inside the box. Nice idea for finishing touches
 

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lol…
i can happily say the sander was not in the box at time of cooking and i can aslo say its a tough little bugger…..many cabinets and stair cases and till going strong..
 

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Ok, first time I have ever seen this finishing technique! Glad it worked out for you, but I think I will pass!
 

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Cool finishing technique, I learn something new everyday! Nice box too.
 

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I assume you put the fire out before the box "finished" into ashes. Nice touch though, just keep the extinguisher close at hand when using this method. Looking forward to the final pictures.
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Most my stuff looks like that and I don't have set fire to it!
 

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Is that called "heat treating"?

Cool….er, Hot!
 

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"i am the proud owner of a little HITACHI SV12SG 240V palm sander….if you want a review….its great…done.."

This literally made me laugh out loud, very loud… haha
 

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You did not say what type of wood the box was made from. it looks like it could be ash…....whatdoyareckon?
 

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Awesome…
I have to try that.
Nice box.
 

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I believe you have our undivided attention here. On fire? What a great finishing technique for something other than furniture.
Call me prophetic, call me visionary but I see this making it into the Hot Projects list quite soon.
gene
 

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Very kool pic o them flames
 

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very unconventional finishing idea and a very nice result. Looks great.
 

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If this was done in canada, someone will call 911…
 

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I now have a big Smile :)

Thank you

Jamie
A wet & windy day in Scotland
 

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I, for one, did not expect this little tale to have a happy ending! I am looking forward to the final finished pictures - it looks you got a really nice appearance with this technique.

I am guessing it does not burn hot or long enough to damage the hardware?
 

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Strange, but authentic and natural.
 

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I used the same polish/torch technique on my combat boots. Works great.
 
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