Popular Post krtwood Posted June 13, 2014 Popular Post Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Did some experimenting with hand plane shavings in epoxy for the inlay, and the curved drawers are something I haven't seen before. It takes a little getting used to how they move, but they work just fine. The inlay turned out better than I thought it would for the first time trying it. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Cool idea! Thanks for the video! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMarcel Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Love it... excellent creative idea with the plane shavings! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wouldwurker Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Very cool inlay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckkisser Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Nice wish I had some copper curls like that the copper or aluminum would look cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 That is just too cool. Excellent execution and the video was well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krtwood Posted June 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Thanks guys! Nice wish I had some copper curls like that the copper or aluminum would look cool. Those curly shavings that come off a metal lathe might work. I was thinking maybe colored paper or poster board might work too. The tint in the epoxy really soaked into the wood which kind of hid the difference between the maple and cherry so it might just have to be clear epoxy, or coat the paper beforehand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 You could put a layer of black epoxy in the bottom, then add the shavings and top it off with clear epoxy. A few layers of masking tape around the inlay pocket would act as a tiny dam and make sure the epoxy was void free and above the surface . Very original design! The magnets are a nice touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krtwood Posted June 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 You could put a layer of black epoxy in the bottom, then add the shavings and top it off with clear epoxy. A few layers of masking tape around the inlay pocket would act as a tiny dam and make sure the epoxy was void free and above the surface . That might work. I think it's easier to put the shavings in first before dealing with the epoxy but it'd be worth it to get other effects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckkisser Posted June 14, 2014 Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 i do alot of stone inlay and to make the stone stand out a bit i paint the bottom of the depression first i bet if you did that you could hide any defects or make it stand out better. rather then use black epoxy on the bottom just paint it first with a sealing paint. i think that no matter what you use to coat the paper the paper will soak up the epoxy. but that could work for you if you found a paper that the dye washes off in the epoxy you could color your epoxy with the colors coming off of the paper so it could look like it s maybe tiedyed. or add coloring agents right at the paper so that one spot is red and another is blue and another is green ect... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indy Cindy Posted June 14, 2014 Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 Kevin, Beautiful project. Your video is outstanding, too especially starting from the original layout and carrying us through the thought process and execution. Well done. Thank-you for sharing, lots of inspiration and ideas for us in this project. I'm going to use your magnet trick on a bandsaw box I have in the works.to keep the drawers from sliding out. I like Dan's idea of using copper or aluminum curls, too, even starting from actual wire. I love your curved drawers. very elegant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie Posted June 14, 2014 Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 I was thoroughly moved by this project and video. Awesome ideas and outcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapid Roger Posted June 14, 2014 Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 I love your box and especially the various ideas on construction and design. I have been using the buried magnet idea on my boxes for some time but my "Block-O-Wood" boxes are not at all as ornate as yours. One thing I will mention to anyone who might try using magnets in a similar manner, make SURE the magnets are orientated to ATTRACT and not REPEL each other when you install them! DAMHIK. Rog 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krtwood Posted June 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Interesting ideas, Duck! Roger, I think I showed the stack of magnets stuck on the one already in place with the two pieces in the same orientation. That's how I make sure they are going the right way. I didn't learn that the hard way either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapid Roger Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Well, as I said, my "Block-O-Wood" boxes are quite different than your box. They are made from a single block of wood and I install the magnets from the inside of the box one at a time and don't have to plug the hole after the fact. These boxes were made for my grandchildren for Christmas this year. They just love the "SNAP" when they slide the lid closed. I have made some nicer (more finished) boxes in the past and did experience an OOPS! on one of the earlier versions. But, it was not a big job correcting the problem, just embarrassing at the time. Rog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhl.verona Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Very well thought out box, and very well thought out video. Please supply very well thought out popcorn next time. Thank you! John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m1k3 Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 What an awesome idea. This comes at just the right time. I am about to start a jewelry box for my daughter's birthday. I have been looking for something whimsical to add to it. This is perfect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 Well, as I said, my "Block-O-Wood" boxes are quite different than your box. They are made from a single block of wood and I install the magnets from the inside of the box one at a time and don't have to plug the hole after the fact. These boxes were made for my grandchildren for Christmas this year. They just love the "SNAP" when they slide the lid closed. I have made some nicer (more finished) boxes in the past and did experience an OOPS! on one of the earlier versions. But, it was not a big job correcting the problem, just embarrassing at the time. Rog Roger, is that a sliding dovetail lid? I can't tell from the photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Jimerfield Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 Wow, super cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapid Roger Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 Roger, is that a sliding dovetail lid? I can't tell from the photo. Yes, that is a sliding dovetail lid. I am a scroll sawyer and did both the name inlay and the sliding dovetail feature with the scroll saw. Rog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 Nice. I made a similar box, but my lid slides all the way through. Never tried an inlay like that. Mine has some chip carving on top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krtwood Posted June 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 Well, as I said, my "Block-O-Wood" boxes are quite different than your box. They are made from a single block of wood and I install the magnets from the inside of the box one at a time and don't have to plug the hole after the fact. Nice job on the inlay, I would have to use the cnc for that I've done magnets on lids before, but it was always just the magnets doing all the work as opposed to having it in addition to something mechanical. I didn't think of the magnets until the end so I had to drill from the bottom. It was also nice to not have to worry about alignment, just drill it with the drawer in the right place and it's got to work. It would have just been an extra something to worry about as I was fitting the drawer to the box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdjms1 Posted July 30, 2014 Report Share Posted July 30, 2014 Nice video with some great tips along the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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