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blueonblack
03-16-2011, 09:29 PM
I made some treasure boxes for my girls this last Christmas. I love working with walnut, and it looks so great with the right inlay. My kids were both thrilled with them and have them stuffed with treasures already.
I hope that someday they can hand them down to their kids.
http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/blueonblack/Pics/1.JPG
http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/blueonblack/Pics/2.JPG
http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/blueonblack/Pics/3.JPG
http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/blueonblack/Pics/4.JPG
http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/blueonblack/Pics/5.JPG
http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/blueonblack/Pics/6.JPG
http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/blueonblack/Pics/7.JPG
Drum Thumper
03-16-2011, 11:25 PM
Wow. Well done! What would one of those run?
altec
03-17-2011, 01:12 AM
you thought about building on a bigger scale? Like large trunks.
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msmrx57
03-17-2011, 03:54 AM
Very nice indeed! :up:
blueonblack
03-17-2011, 07:42 AM
Thanks guys. :)
Wow. Well done! What would one of those run?
I'll tell you, given the time and material (mainly the time) I wouldn't make another one for less than $200. Of course, every time you make something again it gets easier. Maybe that's why I so rarely make the same thing twice.
you thought about building on a bigger scale? Like large trunks.
I've thought about it, but the construction methods I used on these wouldn't work on that scale. Not to say I wouldn't enjoy doing it. In fact, I would enjoy the challenge, but it would take a lot of hours to get it right. I may do it in the future, bigger boxes for bigger kids. (Or maybe for their kids.)
Nice work. Do you have any shots of the interiors?
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And what size are they? There's nothing in the pictures for me to get a scale of reference on.
blueonblack
03-21-2011, 09:50 PM
Nice work. Do you have any shots of the interiors?
EDIT:
And what size are they? There's nothing in the pictures for me to get a scale of reference on.
I'll get some interior shots up in a few days. My wife took off on vacation with the kids and the camera. :)
As for size, they're about a foot long. Believe it or not, I didn't measure the sides when I built them. I took a slab of walnut, looked at it and said "Yeah. *This* big." and started cutting.
I thought a long time about the latch. You've got a treasure box, you want to be able to lock it. After many many methods came to mind, I just decided to make it with no metal showing anywhere. The lids pop off, they're not hinged. The twelve 2-inch brass screws that hold it together and give it strength are hidden under the inlay. :)
BS Mods
03-22-2011, 02:21 AM
Those are real nice.
I love working with wood. It just gives you a huge sense of accomplishment when you build something cool looking. I've done a little bit of dog furniture (don't laugh) and some hope chests. Oh and a cradle for a friend. Oh ya and 3 houses. lol
Those will be cherished by the girls I'm sure. They love stuff like that. Great job.
Liquid_Scope_99
03-27-2011, 11:54 PM
Very very nice man . good work
blueonblack
04-04-2011, 10:05 PM
Interior shots and size comparison. Yes, the sides are ridiculously thick for the purpose, but they are built to last.
http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/blueonblack/Pics/Box1.JPG
http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/blueonblack/Pics/Box4.JPG
http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/blueonblack/Pics/Box3.JPG
The lids fit with a raised area on the underside, cut to fit exactly within the interior dimensions of the box. The one with the purpleheart inlay is actually a little too snug, it actually snaps into place. I need to set up my router table and shave .001 off two sides and it will be perfect. The one with the mahogany-and-holly inlay I got right the first time. :)
http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/blueonblack/Pics/Box2.JPG
msmrx57
04-04-2011, 10:15 PM
I said it before Very Nice! :up: And since when is over-building a bad thing?
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