minorhero Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 I recently had need of a very small box. Specifically one just big enough to hold a ring. I started with a left over leg blank from a dining room table I made for my girlfriend. The table had a live edge to it along one corner which made it bad for the leg but really good for this box. I cut two pieces that had live edge using the chop saw. I then used a hollow chisel mortiser and 3/4" bit to make a mortise in the 'bottom' and 'top' of the box. The hole is about 1" wide by 3/4". Since the parts had not exploded yet under the stress I continued. I took the pieces to the jig saw and cut off the extra wood. After that I poured 5 minute epoxy dyed black into the bottom and top, used a heat gun to make it more "liquidy" and then a brush to cover all the sides. This has the advantage of leaving a nice flatish bottom and top and covering up the mess made by the mortising machine. I then attached some tiny 5mm barrel hinges and sanded everything smooth. A couple of tiny magnets act as a clasp. Sorry I forgot pictures for most of this. But here is the finished product with some felt cushions inside. I made another box as well as a backup but it lacked the live edge. I haven't posted this sooner because of the danger that the girlfriend might see this post since she knows I post here. Bottom line... she said yes! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 Congratulations are definitely in order! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 Congrats AW and beautiful job on the box! Super touch for the special occasion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Melton Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 Well done man, on both accounts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChetlovesMer Posted November 2, 2014 Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 Way to go! Sweet project with all kinds of awesome results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wouldwurker Posted November 2, 2014 Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 Congrats!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryMcK Posted November 2, 2014 Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 Great news and a superb box to present the ring to your fiancee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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