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Thread: October 2014 Project of the Month - Floral Fascination Box

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    Default October 2014 Project of the Month - Floral Fascination Box

    Hello,

    The Floral Fascination Box project will make a wonderful gift for any special occasion! The design features two separate storage sections. The two tongue and groove sliding lids will protect the contents of whatever “fascinating” items the recipient chooses to stow (jewelry, accessories, knick-knacks or even candy).

    All components are carved and cut out using just the 1/16" Carving Bit and the 1/8" Cutting Bit. No other bits are required.

    The completed project is about is about 4" tall x 7" deep x 12" long.

    Main items you will need:
    1) The Project Files (included):
    • All_Side_Panels.mpc
    • End-and-Middle_Panels.mpc
    • Lid_Layout.mpc

    2) Board with the following dimensions:
    Side Panels: 0.75" x 9" x 24"
    End & Middle Panels: 0.75" x 9" x 19"
    Lid_Layout: 0.75" x 7" x 18"
    Box Bottom Panel*: 0.25" x 10" x 4.875"
    *(Not an MPC - cut the box bottom yourself from 0.25" MDF, hardboard or Plywood )

    Do not use boards that are smaller than specified above unless using an appropriate jig.

    3) A candle, wood glue, sandpaper, 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.

    Apply your choice of finish.

    Here’s what I used on my own “Floral Fascination Box” made from Select Pine:

    • Wiped on Rust-Oleum Traditional Cherry stain onto select areas on the main box and “handles” on the ends of the sliding lids (no stain was applied inside the box, in the slots, nor the end panels)

    • Brushed on three coats full-strength SealCoat on all parts, sanding between coats, as required

    • Several light coats Zinsser Bulls Eye spray Shellac

    • Several light coats of Krylon Clear acrylic spray after completing box assembly
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    Michael T
    Happy Carving!


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    Great project and a lot of thought into it Michael. Contrasting wood will make this a wonderful project.

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    Outstanding project Michael !!!!!
    Happy Carving

    Robert D.
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    Very unique Michael. My wife will love it. Thanks.

    Mike
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    Looks great Michael!!! I'll have to wait until I get 2 hands again & able to work in the shop again. Happy Halloween Michael!!!

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    Great project Michael!!

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    Thanks, everyone! This particular project has been on my ta-do list for years (i.e., listed as "make a sliding top box"). I forgot all about it until I spotted it again when perusing over one of my idea folders. I should jot the dates down when I put ideas on my lists so I can see exactly how long they've been "waiting".
    Michael T
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    Quote Originally Posted by mtylerfl View Post
    Thanks, everyone! This particular project has been on my ta-do list for years (i.e., listed as "make a sliding top box"). I forgot all about it until I spotted it again when perusing over one of my idea folders. I should jot the dates down when I put ideas on my lists so I can see exactly how long they've been "waiting".
    Great project Michael and also I want to get the owl pencil holder I see its not in the pattern store yet what the holdup
    Henry

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    Michael this month and last months as usual are great . Appreciate the time you put forth on these. Makes the cost well worth it Thanks again.
    Mike

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