Box 2 of 3

[Darkwoodecho]

Well following on from Box 1...

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=97031

I thought I'd better show Box 2 I went for the more traditional, i guess, and was closer to my comfort zone with this one, still learnt lots, see what you think.

The knife and sheath hold securely and there is no rattle, which I'm pleased about, the retaining strap for the sheath will mellow and I'm reasonably confident will blend with the sheath as that was quite "in yer face" to begin with, All in all I'm happier with this box than No 1.
I also took the time to source a catch and some diddy hinges, 10mm English Oak, Maple veneer inlay with banding.
Comments welcome.
Thanks for looking.
Elliot

 

[Robbi]

WOW ! stunning !

 

[Lister]

Looks rather lovely that, prefer this exterior to the first but the interior layout of the first looked more complex, don't get me wrong, i like this and the way the knife is held but the first just looks more...snug (think that's the word that best fits).

Coming along very nicely, well done

 

[Anzia]

That's fantastic! Really stylish.

 

[HillBill]

Top stuff mate Me likey.

 

[Darkwoodecho]

Looks rather lovely that, prefer this exterior to the first but the interior layout of the first looked more complex, don't get me wrong, i like this and the way the knife is held but the first just looks more...snug (think that's the word that best fits).

Coming along very nicely, well done

Cheers for that, I agree in as much as the first seems more of a "box for a knife" and this one has worked out almost as a "display Box" if that makes sense? I have the advantage of just doing this for myself, so i can play around a bit and see what works, what doesn't I was trying to stay with the theme of all being the same but different and now I've kinda backed myself into a corner with No 3!!

Thanks Mark, glad you like.

 

[WULF]

Ive just spent 10 minutes looking at your other boxes,they are superb,great materials,contents,idea's and the mosaic pins to hold the knife is a great idea..Having made many boxes in the past from pine,oak etc i remember how satisfying they are to make.
Keep em coming mate,looking forward to seeing future boxes.
great thread,great job!!

 

[ex member pyrophil]

Great looking box, really like it. Well done.

 

[Baggy]

Sunning work

 

[richardww]

screw slots all linned up, class, really nice,

 

[RichardIT]

Lovely box

 

[Dannytsg]

Lovely woodwork and presentation for the knife.

 

[British Red]

I like that a lot - very stylish and some very original features....very impressed

 

[HillBill]

How did you do the banding Elliot?

 

[Lister]

Cheers for that, I agree in as much as the first seems more of a "box for a knife" and this one has worked out almost as a "display Box" if that makes sense? I have the advantage of just doing this for myself, so i can play around a bit and see what works, what doesn't I was trying to stay with the theme of all being the same but different and now I've kinda backed myself into a corner with No 3!!

Thanks Mark, glad you like.

Does that mean #3 will be coffin shaped? .......what? doghouses have corners too you know!

 

[abominable_scouse_monster]

Where did you source the furniture from? I only seem to be able to find the brass plated stuff locally.

And I have to say I love the box, I have a humidor quite like it.

 

[Darkwoodecho]

Hi Guy's,
Thanks for all the positive comments, one or two have asked where I got the hardware from, so if it's OK? and it's not a plug, and I have no connection, but he's a really nice chap; took some G###ling tho

http://hawthornecrafts.com/box-hardware/

was the catch and I'll dig out the hinges link later.
ATB
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[Darkwoodecho]

screw slots all linned up, class, really nice,

Thanks mate, OCD

 

[Rod Paradise]

was already struggling to decide which knife I preferred, now struggling with which box!!! You're not making this easy!!! Beautiful work & your friends are going to be gobsmacked!!!

 

[Darkwoodecho]

Where did you source the furniture from? I only seem to be able to find the brass plated stuff locally.

And I have to say I love the box, I have a humidor quite like it.

and these were the hinge people mate.

http://www.ironmongerydirect.co.uk/Products/hinges/Cabinet_Hinges/116/Solid_Drawn_Hinge_Brass/633728

ATB
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