Thread: a spot for the Elliot twins

Great work Shaun! I try to collect in two's so this has peaked my interest. I'm horrible at making boxes. Give me something to turn instead....

Thanks Chris. It is funny how even in the small area of woodwork we find our little areas that we can do quickly and easily and sort of hang out there. I have a thing for making boxes, especially small ones. I wanted to go with the leather covered because it seems so traditional for straight razors. I have quite a few pairs and fours that need boxes. I also have a lot of stuff that i get sick of just sitting around in plastic storage boxes. Today I was thinking i need to figure out a way of marking what is in the boxes. Hopefully I can execute something a little more classy than a label maker.

Elegant! You could continue the journey into marquetry and make an image of the contents! Although, I'm sure this guy cheated and did not put a guitar in his box.......Seriously, your boxes are very cool and befitting some venerable blades. I had a friend years ago who began his woodworking making replicas of Shaker boxes.....and in some hoity toity gift shops I have seen some nice boxes so there seems to be a market for them as well as a practical use.

Originally Posted by RezDog

Thanks Chris. It is funny how even in the small area of woodwork we find our little areas that we can do quickly and easily and sort of hang out there. I have a thing for making boxes, especially small ones. I wanted to go with the leather covered because it seems so traditional for straight razors. I have quite a few pairs and fours that need boxes. I also have a lot of stuff that i get sick of just sitting around in plastic storage boxes. Today I was thinking i need to figure out a way of marking what is in the boxes. Hopefully I can execute something a little more classy than a label maker.

Originally Posted by WW243

Elegant! You could continue the journey into marquetry and make an image of the contents! Although, I'm sure this guy cheated and did not put a guitar in his box.......Seriously, your boxes are very cool and befitting some venerable blades. I had a friend years ago who began his woodworking making replicas of Shaker boxes.....and in some hoity toity gift shops I have seen some nice boxes so there seems to be a market for them as well as a practical use.

That process of marquetry is most intriguing for sure. It is possible. I bought some small pieces of bone slabs with the thought of using those, I also have a friend that does art with metal etching, so maybe a n etched copper plate. I will figure it out later. Thanks for the idea. No saying they all have to be marked the same.