The "Tuff" Box - Project of the Month JULY 2012
Hello,
Here is a preview of the next Project of the Month (for JULY 2012), the "Tuff" Box!
The Tuff Box project features a unique, pivoting lid configuration using an offset hinge design. The “industrial metal” appearance of the box makes it look heavy-duty and “tuff”! The project uses just the 1/16" Carving Bit and the 1/8" Cutting Bit. No other bits are required. The sample shown is finished to look like ‘aged metal’, using metallic paints and patinas. The final dimensions of the Tuff Box are about 7½" W x 6" D x 5½" T.
Main items you will need:
1) The Project Files (included):
• Tuff_Box.mpc
2) Boards with the following dimensions:
Tuff_Box: 0.75" x 11" x 27"
(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) Ninety-four (94) ¼" button-head dowel caps, one #14 x 1½" round-head screw for the pivot hinge (the screw should be about 7/32" diameter), two #10 washers.
4) Sandpaper, box clamps, wood glue, wood stain and/or paint and clear finish
5) A Dremel-type rotary tool with assorted sanding wheels and bits to sand small details and speed up preparation for finishing.
Apply stain/paint and clearcoat of your choice. Here’s what I used on my Tuff Box made from Select Pine:
• 2 coats of Bullseye Sealcoat
• painted the parts with Sculpt Nouveau products...
• 2 coats Iron B on all, plus Vista Rust applied on last coat while it was still wet
• Silver B applied “strategically” to highlight panel areas, the dowel heads, and some edges here and there (I used dry-brushing techniques as well as my index finger to apply!)
• I “aged” all the parts by applying Sculpt Nouveau Black Dye Oxide Patina via brushing and stippling it on with a disposable chip brush, then wiping and “dry-brushing” it off to create variation in highlights and dark areas.
• 2 coats Krylon clear Acrylic spray as topcoat
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