This was a quick project to create a simple box to store seed packets. The wood came from an old shelf unit – we are not really sure what wood it is – it’s a very light wood with a fairly dense grain – it looks a lot more solid than it is. The top was laser engraved to personalise it. The brass hinges should ideally be complemented with a brass catch but we can’t get our hands on one at the moment so a rather rough looking chrome catch will have to do for now. The box is finished in 2 coats of boiled linseed oil and 2 coats of wax.
A rather strange project. We bought a magnetic knife rack – when unboxed it was incredibly plasticky and tacky – which should not have been a surprise since it cost £2.99 So the task was to break it apart and use the magnets and metal bars as a base from which to make something a little more pleasing to the eye. This was pulled together using a small piece of burr walnut as a support for the “bars” and an offcut of indian rosewood for the surround – all backed with maple. Slightly over the top maybe for a £2.99 knife rack – did we say how bored we are?
This small cabinet was one of the prototypes for the “second project” project. After completing the introductory box building course, many people are keen to continue but don’t want to jump straight to a fairly large piece of furniture. We designed this simple one drawer, one door cabinet as a natural step up from the box building course. This version is in oak with bog oak handles – but it can also be made in ash with walnut handles. Also, not everyone has room for a new piece of furniture; the door can be fitted with a blackboard or a mirror to make it useful around the house.
