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    The final stages of the teachers boxes this is the dark box


    IMG_3725_1 by my0771, on Flickr

    Ready for the interior I have stained the inside of the oak a darker colour to match the exterior.

    IMG_3722_1 by my0771, on Flickr


    IMG_3719_1 by my0771, on Flickr

    The light box is also finished on the outside


    IMG_3728_1 by my0771, on Flickr


    IMG_3729_1 by my0771, on Flickr


    IMG_3731_1 by my0771, on Flickr


    IMG_3733_1 by my0771, on Flickr

    I have made the inserts for this box and just need to wrap them as the wax has been applied

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    Beautiful!
    De pen is machtiger dan het zwaard - de pen wordt nog gebruikt, het zwaard hangt aan de muur...

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    Ditto. I'm jealous.

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    The hide i am planning on using for this box is very fine goatskin I have had problems in the past when using fine suede where small imperfections have shown through.
    To reduce this as much as possible I start with a piece of card


    IMG_3736_1 by my0771, on Flickr

    It is cut to the correct width but not length I then form it around the shape of the insert and stick the suede to the card


    IMG_3737 by my0771, on Flickr

    Then I dry fit it into the box no glue yet

    IMG_3739 by my0771, on Flickr

    I then cut strips of card to fit into the bottom of the ink bottle slot and wrap the card for the base and sides


    IMG_3742_1 by my0771, on Flickr

    Before I fix any thing in place I need to add the piece of suede that joins the top and base together and cut card for the inside of the lid.

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    I wanted to get these boxes finished today so with an early start this is where they are now

    Light box

    I have placed two bottles into the slot we have ordered black and red ink to start them off.

    IMG_3770 by my0771, on Flickr


    IMG_3766 by my0771, on Flickr


    IMG_3758 by my0771, on Flickr

    As the outside of this box is red oak burr my daughter chose a burgundy coloured suede for the inside.

    Finally the dark box


    IMG_3754 by my0771, on Flickr

    Since I took this picture I have stained the piece of oak seperating the pen area from the ink area the same colour as the inside of the box


    IMG_3748 by my0771, on Flickr

    All that is left is to do is add a fet base and give both boxes a vac and final polish oh and of course sort out the pens to go in them.
    My daughter is planning on giving them to her teachers next week.
    Thanks for looking I hope that you enjoyed it.
    Michael

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    Both boxes are very beautiful. Lucky teachers!
    De pen is machtiger dan het zwaard - de pen wordt nog gebruikt, het zwaard hangt aan de muur...

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    Quote Originally Posted by mhguda View Post
    Both boxes are very beautiful. Lucky teachers!
    +1 Very lucky teachers, indeed - and they will be getting Parker Duofolds and Diamine inks in addition to beautifully made pen and ink storage boxes. Wonderful work as always, Michael! Thank you for continuing to share the process of your projects with us.

    Hope we get to see a photo of the completed boxes with pens and ink in place - (insert "drool" emoticon which I can't seem to locate here on FPG.)

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    Very well done, and a great idea to say thank you to your daughter's teacher's - Thank you for sharing!
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    Amazing project. Thanks for sharing the various stages of construction. I would echo the sentiment that these are very lucky teachers indeed.

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    Thanks Holly
    Yes I will post a final pic with pens and ink I have pens from 50 s I just need to sort 1979 pens
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    Its wonderful to see the creation of these boxes unfold, thanks for sharing these. I hope the teachers appreciate how lucky they are to receive these, especially since they are hand made.

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    Here are the finished teachers pens in their respective boxes with sample bottles of Diamine Onyx and Scarlet ink.
    I am not an expert on Parkers the blue and black duofolds for the male teacher both have a 4 on them and are areometric fillers I had assumed it was 1954 but am not so sure now.
    The lady teacher is quite a bit younger than I thought and I have struggled to find pens from 1979 that were good quality and I could afford to give away so I decided on two blue juniors.
    As the teachers do not know about my origional idea of pens made in the year they were born I will not mention it just need to sort instructions and they can be delivered to my daughter for wrapping.


    IMG_3813_1 by my0771, on Flickr


    IMG_3809_1 by my0771, on Flickr

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    Impressive! Enjoy giving the gift...
    De pen is machtiger dan het zwaard - de pen wordt nog gebruikt, het zwaard hangt aan de muur...

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    I am pleased to report that both boxes were received today and both teachers have been in touch to say how delighted they were and how they are looking forward to using the pens.
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    I thought i would give you a little update on the NESSR charity box I have been working on.
    As you may remember I had some problems with the veneer which I have tried to repair it still has a couple of scars but I am not trying to make something that looks brand new.


    IMG_3846_1 by my0771, on Flickr

    My plan was for the grain pattern to flow from the top over the front I think I have achieved that


    IMG_3847_1 by my0771, on Flickr


    IMG_3854_1 by my0771, on Flickr

    As this picture shows I have rebuilt both leaves they are ready for fitting.

    But

    And there is always a but, the hinge (only one) that was fitted to the box was scrap and it was an unusual size, After much searching I have managed to find a foundry in the UK that can supply a pair of brass hinges that will fit.

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    I am progressing with my writing slope project I have hit a stumbling block with the hinges.
    I have started making three small boxes for sale as an experiment in the past I have either given boxes away or made them to order.
    So here is the first in the early stages as usual it is an oak frame with marine plywood top and bottom.

    IMG_0520 by my0771, on Flickr

    The box was then veneered in wenge


    IMG_0556 by my0771, on Flickr

    Then quite a few hours of sanding followed by the first two coats of wax


    IMG_0563 by my0771, on Flickr


    IMG_0565 by my0771, on Flickr

    I am not sure about the colour of the interior it will be suede.

    I need to look at the rules for selling on here.

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    What's the problem with the writing slope hinges, Michael?

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    Quote Originally Posted by AndyT View Post
    What's the problem with the writing slope hinges, Michael?
    Hi Andy
    The hinges I need are 3/8 in x 2in or 10mm x 50mm I have managed to find some but they are made from very thin brass which I don't think will hold the weight of the lid.
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    Aha! I could probably come up with a UK source for solid drawn hinges, let me know if that might be any use to you. If memory serves, "L" shaped hinges are the usual choice for slopes: more strength, and more *ahem* fun to fit. Something like this:

    http://www.rodnaylor.com/shop/products/hinges-15/

    If they're to be covered by a leather skiver you might have more luck finding a quality item by using quadrant stay hinges (they tend to be very good), and removing the quadrant. Alternatively, and I realise that this is probably going to be unhelpful at this stage, you could simply make the back of the box out of thicker timber and use heavier straight butt hinges. A secret dovetail would be the best way to get around the change in section, but you could just cut a step instead.

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    Thanks Andy
    This box came with strap hinges that link is excellent they have a pair that may do the job this will be the third set but it has to be right.
    It is going to be sold for a dog rescue charity who need the funds so there is a need to get it finished but I will not let it go from here until it is right no matter how many hinges I have to buy
    On this type of box the skiver does not cover the hinges they are visible the last set I bought are the right size but are thin and look cheap there is no way I could fit them.
    I agree the 'l' shaped hinges are interesting to fit fortunately these are straight strap hinges.
    Thanks again
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