Nice box and beautiful dovetails. Why do you need a pin to align the lid when you close it. Sloppy hinges? Get so cheap Splinter hinges. 😏 A rare earth magnet would work. As for spray lacquer, that sounds good.
Thanks DrQuackner..... I'm pretty picky about installing hinges but they are not Brusso and have a little side to side play. I peened the ends a little to tighten up but as well have done this centering pin technique to always ensure centering and flush alignment of lid to box. Even in the event wood expansion and contraction occurs.
Very nice work, used the molding planes for lid details, and the all hand work makes this the most appropriate storage box for the planes. Nice looking dovetails too.
Oldtool Very nice work, used the molding planes for lid details, and the all hand work makes this the most appropriate storage box for the planes. Nice looking dovetails too.
Thanks so much Oldtool. It's fun using all hand tools which most of the time I do. And to use tools that I've made makes it all the sweeter. Glad you like my dovetails!
Thank you Petey!! Yes.. I hand cut the 45 miters. I always do. Sometimes if needed I do a light, quick pass or two on my shooting board using my jack plane as well.
