I wrote out a blog post for the lid panel design a while ago and this is the "application" I came up with for it.
Actually, the first panel had a slight twist in the plywood which probably would telegraph to a framed version, so I whipped out another for this box.
Similar to some of my others except I decided on a drawer to go along with the standard box. Lid is 10" x 10" so overall it is about 11" x 12" x 4"h. The sides are 7/8" thick, everything else is about 1/2"
Sides are QSWO that got a fuming, lid frame is walnut and the box a drawer face are Bolivian Rosewood (bookmatched)
I had amassed collection of the 2"x2"x12" blanks from sales at rockler and woodcraft, they are problematic to find uses for, but work well for these things.
Lift/pull are Ebony.
Used the last of my 10% "Janitorial Strength" ammonia and now every hardware store I checked no longer sell it. Just the 1% stuff. Maybe a janitorial supply place will have some next time I get close to one.
Interior has some leftover commie red fuzzy fabric, Karelian Birch lid bottom (veneer) and a floating walnut ring bar tray.
Same turquoise mica knot hole fill that seems to be needed on these things
Lid pivots on 3/16" brass rod. Back of lid is 1/2-round routed so it'll stay open against the back panel at about 95 degrees.
Surprisingly "weighty" , but there be some dense woods in it
Finish is Osmo Polyx. First time I've tried these hard wax oils. Really just barely drained a tiny amount from the $25 0.125 Liter can. Tried to get some Odie's, but Peachtree never would deliver it after 6 or so weeks so I gave up on that for next time.
The Osmo dried at about the same rate as regular Danish oil (3 days here), but the Mfg. info says complete cure after 10-14 days (ouch!)
Wow, what a nice combination of woods, formed into a beautiful box! I'm going to have to working down my stash of boutique wood before I die and it goes into a fire pit.
killed it, again, as usual. Nice work!!! Oh, if you can't find a use for the 2x2x12 blanks, let me know, I'm sure I could find a home for them. I have a couple of large drawers full of blanks waiting o be turned or used on A&C mosaics.
Nice, Splint! Last I checked, our hardware store here had the good ammonia. I’ve also got a source for 30% acetic acid, for $0.20/ounce (by weight), bring your own bottle.
Totally Commied this one up. Red lining, and Karelian Birch. Still looks pretty sweet. Love the interior. Only thing missing is a hammer and sickle on the lid. ;-)
I see you tried to disavow the Motherland with that artsy fartsy stuff you camouflaged it with. We see you.......
Steven: "Botique wood", I like that! (because it is what it is!)
Earl: I'm always in a bind trying to expand my veneer color pallet, I can't imagine the collection you have amassed to get the materials for your work to come alive as it has.
Pottz: hey how do you have time to do this ! but cant do the beer swap ? 🤔
I do it for the orphans at Sister Guido's! 🤠
Dave: I've been haunting the small town hardware/lumber yards where all their "Cleaning supples" aisles are 1" thick in dust over product not touched in 20 years. I was "tricked" at my usual Ace Hardware when I bought a jug with the same labeling, just slightly different. It was a lot cheaper, but when I got home and opened it, just barely a whiff of ammonia. Label MSDS said 1-10%. I'd guess maybe 1% - 2% at best. I can get strong stuff on line but with shipping, etc. instead of the usual $6/gal. it's about $50. I can get similar results with dye, but at $20/bottle it was better with the 10% ammonia. Now dye is looking sweet!
George: The recent return of Brian and his mention of commie red in his guitar pick box was an "ah-ha" moment when I realized what I had used.
MrRick. Arm-r-seal is on my bucket list. Typically I'll spray precat lacquer, shellac, or poly if the project can be finished after assembly. If not, then it's wipe on stuff or a lot of masking to protect gluing surfaces.
