Schnoz Box Tissue Cozy - Project of the Month

[mtylerfl]

Hello,

Here is a preview of the next Project of the Month, the Schnoz Box (for Oct. 2010). This is to provide a few details beforehand so subscribers will have time to "gather" the materials, etc. if they want to do this project.

The Schnoz Box is a rustic, whimsical enclosure for “cube” tissue boxes. A very large schnoz is positioned above the tissue dispenser opening that will make a truly long-lasting impression on those who see it!

The project requires no special bits and all components are carved and cut out with just the two standard bits that came with your machine.

The finished dimensions of the assembled Schnoz Box are about
5½" wide x 9" deep (including the “schnoz”!) x 7¼" tall.

Main items you will need:

1) The Project Files (included):
• 3D_Nose.mpc
• Front_and_Top.mpc
• Sides_and_Back.mpc

2) Boards with the following dimensions:
3D_Nose: .75" x 6" x 16"
Front_and_Top: .75" x 7" x 21"
Sides_and_Back: .75" x 7" x 29"

(NOTE: Do not use boards that are smaller than specified above, or if you are using a sled, you can subtract 7" from the length of the board and have the sled provide the extra 7" required)

3) Sandpaper, clamps, wood glue, wood stain and/or paint and clear finish

4) A Dremel-type rotary tool with assorted sanding wheels and bits to sand small details and speed up preparation for finishing.

Here’s what I used on my Schnoz Box I made from Select Pine wood:

• Minwax Golden Pecan #245 stain
• three coats Bullseye Clear Shellac spray (to seal)
• Minwax English Chestnut #233 stain overall, then wiped off to yield a more rustic appearance and add more contrast around the lettering
• three coats Minwax water-based Satin polycrylic, sanding between coats with very fine sandpaper

[pkunk]

Bravo!!! I love it!

[Old Salt]

I love your sense of humor
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[Capt Bruce]

When I set this up I'm going to have to make three or four for all the boxes around the house. Masterful design. Going to be fun.

[chebytrk]

Very Cool..... will make EXCELLENT Xmas gifts! Thanks.....

[earlyrider]

That'snot what I was expectorating for an October suprise! Could be customized to be a Bob Hope or Carl Mauldin style, or whatever fits your hand. If big noses run in your family, then this is the one to pick! (Yes, I know the punnishment is too much to bare.)
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[lhanner]

You are assume dude.

[James RS]

Cool, but please don't do one for toilet paper lol

[mtylerfl]

Thanks, everyone! I hope you'll have fun with this one!!

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Cool, but please don't do one for toilet paper lol

Uh oh, James. Now you got me thinking....

[rcdages]

Michael,

What can one say?

You just keep pulling a rabbit out of the hat. I am so glad that I am now a member of the POM.

Love the NOSE.

This is a great project for Christmas gifts. I am thinking I might do one for the office here at work then have a free drawing for it.

Great job once again.