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17th June 2013, 09:54 PM #1
Another from the cabinet cock-up!
I posted my 3rd box a while back which was made from the case of a tiny Rose Mahogany cabinet I was making that ended up too small and this one is from the door of the same mess. Couldn't bear to throw it out after cutting all those fingers joints but it was a bit shallow so I decided to add contrasting strips of Norfolk Island Hibiscus top and bottom which added 8mm and allowed me to attach the bottom below the lower strip in a rebate in the top side of the foot moulding - ended up with a passable 55mm depth - just enough to add a tray the night before I had to submit it for entry in our show - told them to leave the lid up as the oil was still damp .
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I had wanted the lower Hibiscus strip to show above the velvet liner insert but the insert ended up thicker than expected - but you can still just see it which highlights the differences nicely.
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The lid insert is a piece of River Oak burl which I just can't get to show properly in photos - it has amazing figure and colour in real life
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The lid frame and foot moulding mitres are dominoed .
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The Smart hinges finally turned up on the Friday, show entries to be submitted Sunday . With the lid and case having different dimensions/profiles I couldn't follow the recommended fitting procedure so I was shipping bricks when fitting the hinges - so sure I would mess it up - but they fitted beautifully and look very slick Had to modify some screws to fit them to the lid as it's only 10.5mm thick.
Comments and critique welcome.
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17th June 2013, 10:15 PM #2Hobbyist
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Another from the cabinet cock-up????
TTIT
This is a brilliantly built & presented box and the River Oak burl insert just tops it off - Well done!!!
Ray
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17th June 2013, 10:18 PM #3
I love it. That must be the type of result people who say a mistake is an opportunity hope for.
RegardsHugh
Enough is enough, more than enough is too much.
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17th June 2013, 10:20 PM #4Cliff.
If you find a post of mine that is missing a pic that you'd like to see, let me know & I'll see if I can find a copy.
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17th June 2013, 10:38 PM #5
I am sorry but you lost me at the shipping word.
This really does stand out quite a lovely box.
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17th June 2013, 10:44 PM #6
TTIT, that box, and its timber, is one of the most beautiful I have ever seen. The top seems to glow from within. I have even run out of words .....!
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17th June 2013, 11:12 PM #7GOLD MEMBER
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Great work
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17th June 2013, 11:36 PM #8
Aw shucks Thanks guys - pretty happy with it myself. Judges liked it too - 1st prize and a Highly Commended
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18th June 2013, 09:53 AM #9
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18th June 2013, 11:19 AM #10
TTIT
Just a short question , where did you get the smart hinges from? , I've been looking at these but can only find them in the US , was wondering if there is a local distributor
Cheers
GlennCheers
Glenn
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18th June 2013, 01:15 PM #11
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18th June 2013, 01:24 PM #12
Hi Glenn,
The website below is the manufacturer but it might still be a good idea to compare the price from the US as well. Long story told short....
they were made in Australia
production transferred to UK
many delays
happily available again!
smartHinge | Smart Box Maker
flettya rock is an obsolete tool ......... until you don’t have a hammer!
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18th June 2013, 03:15 PM #13Senior Member
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Hi, TTIT. Your cabinet cock-up has given birth to an absolutely beautiful box. congrats.Brian.
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18th June 2013, 08:50 PM #14
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18th June 2013, 10:19 PM #15