First tool box project
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3 December 2015 at 12:35 am #132838
Salko,
You have the fever.
I really appreciate your time and the renderings look great to me. The tea pot really illustrates the potential of the software. I thank you again for your time. However, I apologize if you feel I have imposed any time constraints. When it’s done it will be done.
This is a busy and fantastic time of year. Enjoy!3 December 2015 at 12:53 am #132839No worries mate it’s not you imposing but it’s me my own nature when I start something I can hardly concentrate on other things because I know it will never get done due to the million tasks I set upon myself and my own current orders that I’m waiting to begin pending payment. What get’s me is that they wait till the last minute and then expect it to be done within a week. Hey I work with hand tools how can anyone expect multiple orders to be done within a week so these are the set backs that I have to work around in, that’s why it’s so hectic around here and I try to fill in the gaps every chance I get.
It is a pity I stopped working with max for so long but the reality of time consumption over family time was too overwhelming and I’ve been trying to make up for it ever since. However this software in the right hands can produce can produce unbelievably realistic renderings and is used by many professionals in the film industry but Inventor is definitely the way to go for woodworking, metal work and so forth which is why I have never been a fan of sketchup not that it doesn’t do it’s intended function but it’s just me coming from an industry well let’s not get into that.
7 December 2015 at 11:21 am #132973Here it is I certainly hope it was worth the wait, this tool box contains no fancy joinery techniques it’s just plain and simple glue and nails. You will have a lot of ripping and crosscut work, planing the end the grain to final dimensions, hand sawing the top to make the lid then planing it smooth and level and some decorative work by rounding over components with your hand plane. For round over refer to Paul’s clock making video. It’s very straight forward work and a great first project, once you learn how parts go together you can then concentrate on dovetails and other advanced joinery.
I have also included a how to guide.
A note on nails – Do not be concerned about it’s structural integrity, this toolbox if taken care of will last you your lifetime and beyond. I have seen a toolbox on the woodwright show held together only with nails, it is 150 year old box and the nails were still holding only the wood in certain areas began to rot.
I wish all the best and don’t forget to post your progress. I’m sure your tools will out grow this box and you will be confident come time to build a bigger and better box.
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You must be logged in to view attached files.8 December 2015 at 2:35 am #132993Salko Safic my friend, what a great gift. Thank You very much for your time and consideration. I shall try my best to do your plans proud and in doing so I hope you will accept that as my sincere appreciation for your kindness.
All the best to you and yours! Progress posts to follow… -
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