| Project by shiney5757 | posted 584 days ago | 511 views | 1 time favorited | 14 comments |  |
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This was a strange request,a lady had a christmas tissue box but missed it after it was put away,so i was asked to make a box.
My instructions were -it had to be rough.
So it suited me (roughs my middle name),
But i got to thinking, this is in a home sitting on a coffee table or other, its going to be handled perhaps a lot.
So it had to look rough but in the mean time be user friendly.
So i began, mind you not knowing what i was going to do.
I had an oak log drying in my shed which i hollowed out and left to dry further in my house.
i made a plywood box using the original as a template and used small magnets to hold the bottom on.
A few weeks passed and several other projects when i remembered about the log.
Its in the hot press where you put it, and i’ve been triping over it for the last six weeks. says my loving and tollarant wife!
I cut two sides from the log glued them onto the ply box,
I then took the rough bark off using a gouge chisel and sanded with a soft sanding pad then veneered the box with oak.
The finish is two coats of sanding sealer and seven coats of tinted wax, which really shows out the grain,and then buffed to a shine, finally i put a crushed velvet base to protect any surfaces its placed on.
I think i acheived a rough looking box which should be easely kept clean.
I really enjoyed this project,small but gives you heart.
-- I cut it twice & it was still too short
14 comments so far
Scott Bryan
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posted 583 days ago
Hi Shiney,
This is a very interesting box. It certainly is unique and the rustic look of the box gives it a lot of character. I am sure that your client enjoyed the box.
Thanks for sharing this project.
-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.
Betsy
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posted 583 days ago
I like it. Rustic yet user friendly and unique. I’m sure she’ll be happy with it.
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shiney5757
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posted 583 days ago
I left it with a friend to deliver it last night and kind of nervous awaiting reply.
but i will post as soon as i know.
thanks for looking.
-- I cut it twice & it was still too short
MsDebbieP
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posted 583 days ago
She must be thrilled!!
Fantastic job – great combination of rough and smooth.
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GaryK
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posted 583 days ago
That looks great! Nice job.
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shiney5757
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posted 583 days ago
Just got word back, she loved it and was better than she first thought.
thanks for your kind comments.
-- I cut it twice & it was still too short
Scott Bryan
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posted 583 days ago
Congratulations, Shiney.
I had no doubt that she would like it but I can tell you were somewhat apprehensive. You did a good job. What is not to like about it!!!
-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.
shiney5757
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posted 583 days ago
cheers scott thanks for the support.
-- I cut it twice & it was still too short
Blake
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posted 583 days ago
This is really cool. I think its a great idea, because it is a box that has such a good excuse to be near by (especially around allergy and cold season).
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davidtheboxmaker
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posted 582 days ago
Nice box, clever design.
Dusty56
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posted 476 days ago
Very useful and unique design….Great job indeed
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janice
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posted 304 days ago
Hi Shiney,
I love the tissue box. You just gave me something to do with my cedar, that will work great for the cabin. Nice benches too.
-- Janice
Bovine
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posted 193 days ago
I’ve got to agree, a very clever design. I hope your customer likes this as much as I do.
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a1Jim
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posted 193 days ago
It’s cool an unique
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