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Various Non-Bald Discussions => Autos,Toys and Hobbies => Topic started by: wutwutman on June 01, 2014, 06:00:46 PM

Title: Well I was bored...so...
Post by: wutwutman 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...
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi53.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fg44%2Fwutwutman%2FMobile%2520Uploads%2F2014-06%2F20140601_172116.jpg&hash=2f81a15c1c7a12bb422aca0ab8b727cdcb41fbe5) (http://s53.photobucket.com/user/wutwutman/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-06/20140601_172116.jpg.html)

Here it is after the staining...
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi53.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fg44%2Fwutwutman%2FMobile%2520Uploads%2F2014-06%2F20140601_180042.jpg&hash=ef4578a9ccf0d3d2fec4d8c94fa3662453f41a77) (http://s53.photobucket.com/user/wutwutman/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-06/20140601_180042.jpg.html)

and here is the completed internal view...
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi53.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fg44%2Fwutwutman%2FMobile%2520Uploads%2F2014-06%2F20140601_193930.jpg&hash=09c9cd7622cf86c6766b7de5b3abd7de8acffe7f) (http://s53.photobucket.com/user/wutwutman/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-06/20140601_193930.jpg.html)

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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Post by: 4fit on June 01, 2014, 06:15:56 PM
Excellent
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Post by: Frontier Guy on June 01, 2014, 06:39:35 PM
Very nicely done.
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Post by: Sir Harry on June 01, 2014, 06:59:44 PM
Awesome!
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Post by: K5mow on June 01, 2014, 07:14:29 PM
Wow very nice.
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Post by: Mike E. P. 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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Post by: Semi-Sly 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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Post by: warhawk 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...
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi53.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fg44%2Fwutwutman%2FMobile%2520Uploads%2F2014-06%2F20140601_172116.jpg&hash=2f81a15c1c7a12bb422aca0ab8b727cdcb41fbe5) (http://s53.photobucket.com/user/wutwutman/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-06/20140601_172116.jpg.html)

Here it is after the staining...
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi53.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fg44%2Fwutwutman%2FMobile%2520Uploads%2F2014-06%2F20140601_180042.jpg&hash=ef4578a9ccf0d3d2fec4d8c94fa3662453f41a77) (http://s53.photobucket.com/user/wutwutman/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-06/20140601_180042.jpg.html)

and here is the completed internal view...
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi53.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fg44%2Fwutwutman%2FMobile%2520Uploads%2F2014-06%2F20140601_193930.jpg&hash=09c9cd7622cf86c6766b7de5b3abd7de8acffe7f) (http://s53.photobucket.com/user/wutwutman/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-06/20140601_193930.jpg.html)

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

WARHAWK O0
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Post by: Cave Dweller on June 02, 2014, 04:19:00 AM
Very nice, sir.
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Post by: Johnz1986 on June 02, 2014, 04:25:15 AM
Thats awesome bro
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Post by: wutwutman 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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Post by: wutwutman 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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Post by: wutwutman 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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Post by: Sir Harry 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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Post by: AgentBald on June 02, 2014, 11:40:15 AM
Looks great, man!
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Post by: wutwutman on June 02, 2014, 12:56:45 PM
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!

True.. and I'm in no real rush, but I just won a PIF contest on another forum and have at least 2 more razors enroute LOL
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Post by: Goatee on June 02, 2014, 02:30:55 PM
Stunning work there! Love it.
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Post by: Robert79 on June 02, 2014, 08:00:09 PM
Looks great
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Post by: baldjoeg on June 03, 2014, 08:43:35 PM
Totally awesome box that you made to display your razors. Great job.

Take care.