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English Castle box project, Curly Maple and QTR SAWN OAK

Project by DAN posted 869 days ago 687 views 7 times favorited 22 comments Add to Favorites Watch

I noticed this box on eBay a while back. I saved the pictures for future reference. Box is probably 100 years old and came from England. It sold for $1200.

link to 20 more photos

7/20/2007 Started making my own version of this castle box. Curly soft maple. Will post when complete.

-- work from your heart and your spirit will live forever


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dennis mitchell

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posted 869 days ago

That is a winner!

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WayneC

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posted 869 days ago

Very nice. Have you gotten a Flickr or similar account?

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DAN

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posted 869 days ago

just got hooked up with photobucket, didn’t even know something like that exisited

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Dick, & Barb Cain

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posted 869 days ago

Pretty unique, thanks for sharing the images.

-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1

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MsDebbieP

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posted 869 days ago

what a surprise when it is opened up .. well thought out storage.

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

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Don

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posted 869 days ago

Dan this is the box you spoke about during the Chat session this morning.

It’s a very interesting concept. I don’t think I’ve seen anything quite like it.

Thanks.

-- CanuckDon "I just love small wooden boxes!" http://www.hilsbiblechurch.org/

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Bill

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posted 869 days ago

Now there is a box for Don! I wonder how long before he builds one?

-- Bill, Turlock California, http://www.brookswoodworks.com

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oscorner

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posted 868 days ago

That is a very unique and well designed box. Thanks for sharing. Sorry I missed another chat…I can’t seem to get to a computer when they are in progress.

-- Jesus is Lord!

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DAN

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posted 762 days ago

Shortly after I listed this box, I made one of my own.
It is all cut out, sanded, dyed and sitting with a spit coat of linseed oil.
I’m going to list it as a project, but thought I could also list a couple photos here too.
The box is incomplete. Still needs shellac, stain, and more details. I’m not real happy with the way the wenge looks so, I looking for something to use in it’s place. ... link to all the photos

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Karson

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posted 762 days ago

Dan a very nice box. I like the Wenge. It’s a darkened window.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

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MsDebbieP

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posted 762 days ago

oh yah. Very cool

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

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DAN

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posted 758 days ago

also made a sketchup model this week.
sat in a motel room in Hartford with not much to do.
Model available to anyone who wants it.

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jpw1995

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posted 758 days ago

I like your interpretation even better than the original! Do you have any more information on the original? What type of wood do you think it was?

-- JP, Shelbyville, KY

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DAN

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posted 758 days ago

original was oak. made in england. bought by a ebay antique seller that makes frequent buying trips overseas to brings back cool items to the states

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DAN

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posted 475 days ago

8/8/2008

well it has been almost 300 days, but I think I’m done with it.

finished with multiple layers:

light coat of water based dye

two light linseed oil coats … let soak in for 275 days

spit coat of seedlac shellac

minwax java gel stain for shading

general finishes maple oil stain

tad bit more gel stain

3 to 4 coats of seedlac shellac french polish

briwax walnut paste wax

will post photos later

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DAN

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posted 475 days ago

8/8/2008

not the best photos, but quick and easy. good enough for today.

finish is explained in previous post.

All the hardware is acid patina finish.

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jeanmarc

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posted 475 days ago

Dan a very nice box

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DAN

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posted 475 days ago


click to enlarge

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ChicoWoodnut

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posted 475 days ago

Dan, thats really sweet!

The maiden looks frantic. What’s after her?

-- Scott - Chico California http://chicowoodnut.home.comcast.net

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DAN

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posted 385 days ago

It is a Star Wars action figure. Thought the scale and theme looked right.

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Grumpy

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posted 385 days ago

Dan, I missed this one before. Very practical use of an attractive art piece.

-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python

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DAN

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posted 385 days ago

Thanks Grump … I enjoyed my self making it.

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