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Offline wutwutman

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Well I was bored...so...
« on: June 01, 2014, 06:00:46 PM »
Boredom and cash are dangerous for me LOL  Seeing all these projects forum members have done inspired me to do a mini-project, if you will.  Bear in mind I'm kind of good with craft type stuff, I'm by no means a skilled wood worker, stainer, etc.  So I went driving and ended up stopping at Michaels and Home Depot.  $20 later I ended up with the materials to make a small display box for my meager razor collection.  It's simple, but for a first attempt, I'm not too disappointed with it.

Here's the box after sanding and reassembly...


Here it is after the staining...


and here is the completed internal view...


Later I will explore embellishing the outside a bit more, plus I want to add additional side hinges to hold the lid open and upright.  Well thats it... now off to watch some old black & white serials lol


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Re: Well I was bored...so...
« Reply #1 on: June 01, 2014, 06:15:56 PM »
Excellent

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Re: Well I was bored...so...
« Reply #2 on: June 01, 2014, 06:39:35 PM »
Very nicely done.
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Re: Well I was bored...so...
« Reply #3 on: June 01, 2014, 06:59:44 PM »
Awesome!
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Re: Well I was bored...so...
« Reply #4 on: June 01, 2014, 07:14:29 PM »
Wow very nice.
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Re: Well I was bored...so...
« Reply #5 on: June 01, 2014, 08:49:55 PM »
That's really cool. Are the razors secured in the box somehow? Or just loose?
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Re: Well I was bored...so...
« Reply #6 on: June 01, 2014, 09:27:56 PM »
Very Nice!  I especially like the round mirror placed into the square space.  That is a very nice design touch.

I have a "thing" for boxes.  I have done quite a bit of traveling in my day.  Once of the things I try to buy in every country I visit is a small box.  I have dozens of them around the house.  Wooden boxes, ceramic boxes, lacquer boxes, etc. etc.

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Re: Well I was bored...so...
« Reply #7 on: June 02, 2014, 01:56:16 AM »
Boredom and cash are dangerous for me LOL  Seeing all these projects forum members have done inspired me to do a mini-project, if you will.  Bear in mind I'm kind of good with craft type stuff, I'm by no means a skilled wood worker, stainer, etc.  So I went driving and ended up stopping at Michaels and Home Depot.  $20 later I ended up with the materials to make a small display box for my meager razor collection.  It's simple, but for a first attempt, I'm not too disappointed with it.

Here's the box after sanding and reassembly...


Here it is after the staining...


and here is the completed internal view...


Later I will explore embellishing the outside a bit more, plus I want to add additional side hinges to hold the lid open and upright.  Well thats it... now off to watch some old black & white serials lol
@WWM:  That is very nice.  You might need another box with growing collection. :D

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Re: Well I was bored...so...
« Reply #8 on: June 02, 2014, 04:19:00 AM »
Very nice, sir.
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Re: Well I was bored...so...
« Reply #9 on: June 02, 2014, 04:25:15 AM »
Thats awesome bro

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Re: Well I was bored...so...
« Reply #10 on: June 02, 2014, 06:12:42 AM »
That's really cool. Are the razors secured in the box somehow? Or just loose?

They are just loose for now.  I couldnt think of a way to secure them so I didnt do anything as of yet lol  That may change. It's primarily a display box, not meant for transport or travel...
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Re: Well I was bored...so...
« Reply #11 on: June 02, 2014, 06:14:08 AM »
Very Nice!  I especially like the round mirror placed into the square space.  That is a very nice design touch.

I have a "thing" for boxes.  I have done quite a bit of traveling in my day.  Once of the things I try to buy in every country I visit is a small box.  I have dozens of them around the house.  Wooden boxes, ceramic boxes, lacquer boxes, etc. etc.

So do I!  I love wooden boxes primarily.  Always coming up with a use for them.  Real or imagined use ;)
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Re: Well I was bored...so...
« Reply #12 on: June 02, 2014, 06:16:00 AM »
Thanks guys!  This was a just a spur of the moment thing.  As Warhawk said, I'll most likely either soon outgrow this box or have to make another LOL
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Re: Well I was bored...so...
« Reply #13 on: June 02, 2014, 06:18:08 AM »
Why rush yourself....Just like you take your time with your DE shaving, take your time and build the box the way you want to!
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Re: Well I was bored...so...
« Reply #14 on: June 02, 2014, 11:40:15 AM »
Looks great, man!
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