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Edmund Charles Rutherford
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So, despite having to put my thumb-drive project on temporary hold, I have gone ahead with another project I had in mind. I wanted a box to keep my table-top gaming tools in (dice, figures, etc). I am also planning on using the experience from this project to create a complete set of alchemical boxes, chests, etc for my Steampunk laboratory. I purchased a marvelous cigar (Drew Estates "Tabak Especial 'Colada'") and since it was the last cigar in the box they let me take the box for free. It was such a great box that I decided to use it in my project. I sanded the top, front, and two sides, but I left the bottom and back alone. I then wood-burned an alchemical circle into the top (The circle is based on the anime "Full Metal Alchemist". I found the exact design on "Deviant Art"). I then used the darkest wood-stain I could find to give the box a close-to-original color. I finished it with some Tung Oil. Then, I placed antiqued nickel feet and corner protectors, and an oriental-style clasp on it, and I replaced the original lid-chain with a smaller, more decorative one. Below are pictures of the finished project.     |
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Slaínte,
Edmund
Some men see things as they are and ask why. Others dream things that never were and ask why not.
~George Bernard Shaw
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Capt James Salt
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« Reply #1 on: March 04, 2012, 07:05:06 am » |
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Neat.
I like it !!!
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ElecTinker
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« Reply #2 on: March 04, 2012, 07:06:15 am » |
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Looks awesome, I'm sure even some of the ladies around here would love it as a jewelry box. I always liked how the simplest mods can really make a project stand out nicely
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Edmund Charles Rutherford
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« Reply #3 on: March 04, 2012, 07:22:08 am » |
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Thanks guys! I'm very proud of this project. It is simple, yet elegant...and it was fun. I can't wait until next week's D&D game where I can show it off, lol.
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« Reply #4 on: March 04, 2012, 02:33:14 pm » |
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Nicely done.
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Professor J. Cogsworthy
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« Reply #5 on: March 04, 2012, 03:48:53 pm » |
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hmmmmm.... I can't see the pictures and I try to copy the address of the pic and go directly there I get a security warning from Google......
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No, no no, a thousand times no. Its pronounced - lah-BOHR-ah-tor-ee
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Will Howard
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« Reply #6 on: March 04, 2012, 04:43:15 pm » |
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Very nice work...as usual!
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Dr. Ironbeard
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Avoid the rush....PANIC NOW!!
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« Reply #7 on: March 04, 2012, 05:31:18 pm » |
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Well played!! Simple yet quite elegant. I love the antique legs. Thank you for sharing your project with us!
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Uncle Arthur
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« Reply #8 on: March 04, 2012, 07:43:14 pm » |
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Very nice.
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If at first you don't succeed , CHEAT!
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Edmund Charles Rutherford
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« Reply #10 on: March 04, 2012, 09:34:48 pm » |
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hmmmmm.... I can't see the pictures and I try to copy the address of the pic and go directly there I get a security warning from Google......
Professor Cogsworthy, I am not certain why you cannot see the pictures, or why Google would give you a security warning. I am truly puzzled about it. To everyone else, thank you all so much for the compliments. It took quite a bit of work, with skills I haven't used in years, so I am pleased with how well it turned out and with all the compliments I have received. I intend to make a few more of these eventually, as well as an "apothecary chest". I want to make a small portable alchemy lab and with as well as this project turned out, I am sure the lab will be perfect when I'm done with it. |
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Lt. Thomas Corvidae
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« Reply #11 on: March 05, 2012, 03:39:23 pm » |
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To everyone else, thank you all so much for the compliments. It took quite a bit of work, with skills I haven't used in years, so I am pleased with how well it turned out and with all the compliments I have received. I intend to make a few more of these eventually, as well as an "apothecary chest". I want to make a small portable alchemy lab and with as well as this project turned out, I am sure the lab will be perfect when I'm done with it.
Well done sir. I have been researching alchemy type designs for a few years now and have a friend who is planning on making a brewery/alchemy lab in the near future. Keep us in the loop on further projects! Can't wait to see them. |
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Edmund Charles Rutherford
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« Reply #12 on: March 06, 2012, 10:45:57 am » |
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I have also begun doing quite a bit of research into alchemy, if for no other reason than to employ it as part of my Steampunk persona. Also, although I don't have pictures yet, I have begun working on another smaller box.
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Alice Jernigan
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« Reply #13 on: March 06, 2012, 05:02:32 pm » |
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Really nice!
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Lynks
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« Reply #14 on: March 07, 2012, 07:13:48 am » |
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very nice. One question where did you find the feet and corners?
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Edmund Charles Rutherford
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« Reply #15 on: March 07, 2012, 12:38:26 pm » |
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I got the feet and corners at Michaels Arts & Crafts supply store. I've also seen them online at Amazon and ebay. They're "Jim Holtz idea-ology" brand.
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« Reply #16 on: March 11, 2012, 05:17:34 am » |
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Thanks I have used some of his other parts.
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« Reply #17 on: March 12, 2012, 09:56:14 pm » |
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On topic but a bit sideways if I may. I've found that the larger-higher end grocery stores here in the Midwest (USA) likely have a tobacco counter and will generally be happy to give one the accumulating empty cigar boxes at no cost, dedicated tobacco stores do-will charge for such.
I have a small collection of many wonderful wooden boxes that sort out my small tools and bits but such could be utilized for the OP's purpose.
Good Hunting !
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