Building a walnut box

[delabodge]

wow.,,I agree with chippy,,,,think I`d have been tempted to use the sawbench,,but looks like you know what your doing,,,a work of art mate

[Woodworks]

wow.,,I agree with chippy,,,,think I`d have been tempted to use the sawbench,,but looks like you know what your doing,,,a work of art mate

 

Seriously

 

Not me I don't like the sawbench. With my old one I had it chuck a 2"x2" piece of oak straight across the workshop and embed itself in the dry lining. I have a bit of a softspot for this old bandsaw. It has proved a trust steed over the years.

 

On a practical not my reasoning for using the bandsaw is the blade is only 1mm wide so a very neat cut. The circular saws blade is 3.2mm wide so can still have a little wobble with the bandsaw and still less waste. Last box I did before I had decent blades for the bandsaw (thanks James) I cut the lid off by hand with a little Japanese pull saw.Slow but safe.

[delabodge]

my bandsaw isnt that accurate, so always use the sawbench with a new blade, I just make the box a little larger to allow for the waste, but hey,if my bandsaw was that goodI would too,,how many hours has this box taken, and is it a commission?

[Woodworks]

my bandsaw isnt that accurate, so always use the sawbench with a new blade, I just make the box a little larger to allow for the waste, but hey,if my bandsaw was that goodI would too,,how many hours has this box taken, and is it a commission?

 

Yes it is a commission.

 

How many hours? hmm a moot point as already made the top twice and frankly I am feeling pretty rusty at this having barely been in the workshop in recent times so a bit more thinking time required. I will let you know when it's done as I was wanting to ask you chaps what you think it's worth without biasing the question with how many hours have gone into it. I have always been rubbish at pricing things up but I have not given a fixed price for this job.

Edited July 28, 2013 by Woodworks

[delabodge]

it looks good mate, and Im sure its going too look great with the final finnish on it,,,I sometimes make stuff and never get the true value for it, but I just like the process in making it,,,if that makes sense,,,

[Woodworks]

Thanks for the encouragement

 

I wish I loved the process like you. When I have finished a piece I want it out the workshop as I am sick of the sighte of it. The only time I might feel a warm satisfied feeling is if I get to see my work years later when the pain of making is forgotten. This is why I spend more time making firewood instead of furniture these days.

[Chippy]

Lot of effort and unseen time gone into making it, ok you cant really charge for the veneer drying out.

Not much idea of the wood prices but all in think its got to be £400 - £500

[alex_w]

An amazing piece, I especially like the base, but maybe I am biased!

[Woodworks]

Done some last minute modification as it looked just a bit dull. Have added a piece of cherry around the key hole. For me it has made a big difference and brought it to life. The finish is Liberon finishing oil with a coat of Briwax to add a bit more of a glossy sheen as mat just looked a bit plane.

 

So what do you think it is worth? It's 18" wide to give some idea on size.

There are no wrong answers and I won't be offended if you say not allot. Its just useful for me to get an impartial view of my work.

 

After a few suggestions I will own up to many hours it has taken.

 

Thanks

Beau

Edited July 31, 2013 by Woodworks

[Gentle Ben]

that's some great work and a lovely box to show for all of your effort and skill. No idea of what it would be worth.

 

Out of interest, what is the person who commissioned it going to use it for?