Box 1 of 3 (maybe)

[Darkwoodecho]

I'm not sure if this is in the right section, Mods please move if not......

Following on from this thread

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=96214&highlight=


where I finished three similar blanks in three different ways, I thought I'd have a go at boxes, this is my first effort for these three, It hasn't worked out how it was in my head and I'm not sure it's worked out at all! but I thought I'd share it, even if it is a bit of a mare

I know what I was trying to do, make it different, allude to the fact that their intended purpose was fish prep, be a bit off the wall on this one etc. etc.

It's been a learn and good practice, so all is not lost and I'm glad this is "just" a hobby

I've inset a magnet under the blade so that sits OK, and interestingly, the box will not come apart even though it's not hinged, until the tab is undone, something to do with the thingonometry of the angles which was completely unintentional.
So all in all slightly disappointing, mostly with the insides, must read up on how these people make such neat linings, but worth doing as practice and education.
May revert back to comfort zone on the next box!

Thank you for looking, comments/critique welcome.

Elliot

 

[dwardo]

That is wonderful work. Fit and finish look great to me and it is "different".

 

[Perrari]

Beautiful boxes mate !

 

[JAG009]

Very very nice ,looks the biz



Jason

 

[shaggystu]

lovely work there mate, well done

cheers

stuart

 

[blacktimberwolf]

Very nice indeedy.................I've looked, re-looked & re-re-looked at the pics & still can't see whats bugging you....

 

[ex member pyrophil]

lovely box, well done.

 

[Dreadhead]

thats superb great bit of work there love the leather strap too

 

[Outdoordude]

That is a thing of beauty and you SHOULD be proud!

 

[HillBill]

Sweet that Elliot

 

[Darkwoodecho]

Thank's Guys. pepped me up a bit that. cheers, was having one of those "self doubty" moments

 

[Anzia]

Nice work! I've been squinting at the pics trying to figure out what these mythical flaws might be and I can't see anything wrong. It's lovely craftsmanship, and I'd be very proud if I made anything half that good

 

[grey-array]

Looks superb real showpiece quality there.
and love the though of a dressing knife, ps I also love the inlay/ stand on which the knife and sheath are presented
Yours sincerely Ruud

 

[Skaukraft]

Thats what I call gift wrapping!
Very nice indeed.

 

[Darkwoodecho]

Cheers for all the positive comments guy's, No2 is progressing so I'll posy some pickies when done, anyone have experience lining boxes with felt, can't seem to get a good neat "crisp" result at the edges, and using copydex at the mo, but not sure it's the right stuff,
Cheers
Elliot

 

[Lister]

Lovely box, will the outside of Mk II match the styling of the knife handle?, that'd look gorgeous if the first had, not to say i don't like the fish artwork but if it matched the handle styling it'd look even more awesome

 

[HillBill]

I did suggest he make the box coffin shaped

 

[Lister]

I did suggest he make the box coffin shaped

I was thinking more the colouring/pattern but now you mention the coffin shape.....

 

[Darkwoodecho]

I did suggest he make the box coffin shaped

Yea, and you got me into trouble!!
Lister, mate I don't need encouraging but in answer, yes, I'm working on it now and hopefully it'll be sympathetic to the knife

 

[HillBill]

Trouble? How so?