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An oak box I made

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An oak box I made

Postby Paul200 » 13 Feb 2017, 18:18

Thought you might like to see an oak box I made a couple of years ago, shortly before selling up and moving to Scotland, where I don't have a workshop but hope to start building one very soon.

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I made the box for myself (which is why I don't call it a jewellery box!). I needed somewhere to throw loose change and stuff into, but mainly to keep a lovely old silver hunter watch that my wife bought me many moons ago and has been languishing in a drawer ever since.

I've made a few boxes in a similar style but from different woods over the years, having been asked initially if I could make one for a friend for her birthday. I was apprehensive at first but after a good read of Peter Lloyd's 'Making Heirloom Boxes' (and some online help from Peter himself) decided to give it a go and was pleasantly surprised with the results.

I doubt that mine could be described as heirlooms but I really enjoy making them and can't wait to get back into it just as soon as my garden retreat/bar/workshop is up and running!

Thanks for looking

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Re: An oak box I made

Postby 9fingers » 13 Feb 2017, 18:28

Lovely work Paul :eusa-clap:

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Re: An oak box I made

Postby TrimTheKing » 13 Feb 2017, 18:29

That's very nice indeed Paul!

An absolutely magnificent introduction to your skills :eusa-clap: :obscene-drinkingcheers:

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Re: An oak box I made

Postby DaveL » 13 Feb 2017, 18:34

Very nice looking box, how did you make the section with your change in?
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Re: An oak box I made

Postby Mike G » 13 Feb 2017, 19:19

Pretty.
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Re: An oak box I made

Postby Jimmy Mack » 13 Feb 2017, 20:26

That's lovely

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Re: An oak box I made

Postby Paul200 » 13 Feb 2017, 21:15

TrimTheKing wrote:That's very nice indeed Paul!

An absolutely magnificent introduction to your skills :eusa-clap: :obscene-drinkingcheers:

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Re: An oak box I made

Postby Paul200 » 13 Feb 2017, 21:46

DaveL wrote:Very nice looking box, how did you make the section with your change in?


Dave, you know what? That's a very good question and I'm afraid I really don't remember! I've been delving into what's left of my memory banks and just cannot find that particular file. I've always been pretty good at adapting tools for other uses but in this case I can't work out how I would make it now with what I have available. It's a solid block dropped into the tray so it was carved somehow - maybe with one of these?

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This is the same blade I use to shape the lids so that would make sense. Either that or I just badgered away at it with saw cuts and chisels. Some of the boxes have complicated curved lids and the Arbortech was the only tool I could find to do the job easily.

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The final shape would have been finished on the end of the belt on my belt and disc sander.

One thing I must say is that the inspiration is all Peter Lloyd. I can't take credit for the designs at all and as such I would never make these boxes to sell, in deference to the help that Peter gave me initially. He's a very nice chap :) I just give them away once I've had my fun!
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Re: An oak box I made

Postby Stargazer » 13 Feb 2017, 21:54

I do like the flowing lid and finger grip on that last one. Very nice.

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Re: An oak box I made

Postby Andyp » 14 Feb 2017, 06:25

Oh yes. Very nice indeed. Are you using pin hinges on both of these boxes?
I do not think therefore I do not am.

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Re: An oak box I made

Postby Phil » 14 Feb 2017, 06:28

Very nice work Paul :eusa-clap:

Particularly like the curved lid.
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Re: An oak box I made

Postby Tusses » 14 Feb 2017, 09:06

Loving those Paul :-)
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Re: An oak box I made

Postby Paul200 » 14 Feb 2017, 10:02

Thank you for the nice comments.

Andyp wrote: Are you using pin hinges on both of these boxes?


Hardwood dowels Andy. There are five dowels in each end piece. Four of them are to expand the very short blind tenons on the front and back pieces and the top rear one is the hinge pin. I wax the ends, pop them in and put a touch of glue on the last millimetre before pushing them all the way home.

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Re: An oak box I made

Postby Commander » 14 Feb 2017, 12:48

Very nicely done on both accounts Paul!
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Re: An oak box I made

Postby Woodster » 14 Feb 2017, 13:12

Very nice work Paul.
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Re: An oak box I made

Postby Paul200 » 14 Feb 2017, 13:52

Thanks guys!

DaveL - I've just dug out my copy of Peter Lloyd's book and he cuts the change scoops with a bandsaw. I don't have one (yet!) but there's a good chance I may have used a jigsaw with a deep cut, good quality blade. More than one way to skin a cat, as they say. (Sorry cats :shock: )
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Re: An oak box I made

Postby Phil » 15 Feb 2017, 13:25

Paul200 wrote: Peter Lloyd's 'Making Heirloom Boxes'

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I looked at his site, some nice work, and then on G-maps to see where he lives.

http://www.finehardwoodboxes.com/
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Re: An oak box I made

Postby Paul200 » 15 Feb 2017, 20:32

Phil wrote:
Paul200 wrote: Peter Lloyd's 'Making Heirloom Boxes'

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I looked at his site, some nice work, and then on G-maps to see where he lives.

http://www.finehardwoodboxes.com/


Not a million miles from where I currently live! But I first discovered him when I lived in Somerset Phil. I like the 'authenticity' of his work - if that makes sense. My tastes, like my skill levels, tend towards basic and I think Peter Lloyd has hit the right balance between superb craftsmanship and allowing the wood to have it's say. I can only hope that one day I may be half as good as him.
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Re: An oak box I made

Postby Doug » 16 Feb 2017, 17:45

Very nice work Paul :eusa-dance:
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Re: An oak box I made

Postby Paul200 » 17 Feb 2017, 11:06

Thanks Doug - much appreciated!
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Re: An oak box I made

Postby Woodbloke » 17 Feb 2017, 11:09

Doug wrote:Very nice work Paul :eusa-dance:

...and from me. Good stuff - Rob
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Re: An oak box I made

Postby Paul200 » 17 Feb 2017, 17:02

Wow! Praise from the enemy! Praise indeed. Sorry Rob - only kidding :lol: I'll explain. Up until 3 years ago I owned a small tool shop in Bridgwater and Axminster Tools were the only competition I worried about. I watched in awe as a business not much bigger than mine grew to the size it is now without sacrificing good customer service. I've always respected that - even though you are the enemy :lol:

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Re: An oak box I made

Postby Malc2098 » 18 Feb 2017, 16:24

Really nice! Mind if I borrow some of the design ideas for when my 'shop's built?
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Re: An oak box I made

Postby Paul200 » 18 Feb 2017, 21:36

Thank you Malcolm, and carry on. The designs are Peter Lloyd's but presumably he's happy for people to copy them or he wouldn't have detailed the construction methods in his book. I've often wondered about the legality (or the morality) of copying someone's work for personal gain when that same person has published everything you need in order to do so.

I know Peter had a problem with someone in Wales not only copying his work and selling it online, but also copying the style and layout of his website! I thought this was disgraceful but it did make me wonder where you draw the line?

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