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I just thought I would post something quickly, I forgot it was Valentines day tomorrow, hence a rush job today between the “power cuts”
The box is 3” x 4” x 1 1/4”, made from Mahogany. Band/Fretsawn shape glued together. sanded to 400grit. The finish is shelac and wax.
The box lid is held in position with rare earth magnets (an after thought), hence the mistake on the base. Luckily it is not seen in normal operation.
The box took about 3 hours to make, including the finishing – I just have to findsomething to put into it tomorrow morning.
Why do photographs always pick up the small flaws and never show the real beauty of the wood?
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12 comments so far
daltxguy
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posted 161 days ago
Excellent Tony. I made one like this last year for my sweetie and she loved it. Hope yours does too.
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GaryK
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posted 161 days ago
I like that Tony. The magnet is a cool idea.
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Blake
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posted 161 days ago
Nice, Tony. As far as what to put in it, try filling it with diamonds. That would be appreciated, I’m sure. Isn’t mahogany great for small bandsawn boxes like that?
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cabinetmaker2
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posted 161 days ago
Nice box, looks like a great gift. havent picked up a gift for my wife yet either, got her a new snow shovel for XMASS,what else can you get for a woman that has everything…....
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Scott Bryan
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posted 161 days ago
At least you remembered in time. Great looking box.
Thanks for sharing.
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Grumpy
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posted 161 days ago
Nice job tony. The magnet should give a good feel to the lid.
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rikkor
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posted 161 days ago
Good job. I am sure she loved it.
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Napaman
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posted 160 days ago
looks grerat tony!!! is the “peg” or “leg” the magnet or is it the small circles that are the magnets…hard to tell in the photos…if the peg is not the magnet—-is it just metal or some kind?
I am sure your wife will love it!!!
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Bob #2
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posted 160 days ago
Tony, what did you put in it you big suck! <vbg>
Bob
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WayneC
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posted 160 days ago
Well done. : ^ )
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Tony
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posted 160 days ago
Matt – the pin is made from metal (5/16” shelf support), the magnets are the round disks.
Bob – Just some nice sweeties. “It is better to suck and LIVE, than to be cool and DEAD”
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Bob #2
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posted 159 days ago
Man Tony , you certianly have that right! ;-)
Bob
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