I had all the pen turning stuff in 3 places and needed a utility box to gather it all in one place. This box was made for that. It is 2 1/2" x 4 1/2" x 10 3/4" and made from 5/16" Baltic birch plywood. The sides, back and front were mitered and glued together..... then the bottom was glued into the recess in the bottom and the top was rabbeted to fit into the box and glued in. I stood it on end and cut the curve on the band saw. I sketched a wild idea for a unique handle and then made the front latch out of solid brass. The insert inside was custom made to fit the parts I have plus more bushings to be made in the future. I can do 7 and 8mm with these It is finished with clear satin enamel
Cheers, Jim ........................ Variety is the spice of life...............Learn something new every day
Nice, Jim! I’m still going with the “scattered across multiple places” for the small pen-turning accessories, though as I use up some inventory of parts, more are moving into the pen suitcase.
This box has 3 unique features of interest: the cut for the lid - not seen very often but very nice, the design of the handle - interesting, and the solid brass latch - nice work. Great features.
Thank you all for the nice comments. I like to have things organized - it makes the job so much easier if you don't have to search for a key item when you get into the work! Cheers, Jim
Cheers, Jim ........................ Variety is the spice of life...............Learn something new every day
Thanks, Bruce. I originally got started making lids that way so that the front of the box was lower than a traditional box with the same height all they way around. That way you can more easily pick things out of it!! For all those cuts I use an angle plate I made for the band saw so that the box is truly vertical and I get the same cut shape on both ends- no taper from one side to the other. It leaves minimal sanding too.
Cheers, Jim ........................ Variety is the spice of life...............Learn something new every day
Jim Jakosh ... For all those cuts I use an angle plate I made for the band saw so that the box is truly vertical and I get the same cut shape on both ends- no taper from one side to the other. It leaves minimal sanding too.
I'm Sure I'm not the only bunny that may be interested in more info on this if you don't mind, please.
If your first cut is too short... Take the second cut from the longer end... LBD
