BeerBrewer Posted February 15, 2017 Report Posted February 15, 2017 My son is being married this summer and they have asked if I could make them a box that they could use to store their wedding cards. Rather than just make a simple box, I'd like to make them something more decorative, possibly using fretwork, but I can't seem to find any patterns or plans. I have seen a few pictures on the web of what I'd like to build, but not details. Does anyone know where I can find one? Your help is appreciated. Quote
Chachi111769 Posted February 15, 2017 Report Posted February 15, 2017 You may want to look on Steve Good's site or here in the library.. Quote
MrsN Posted February 15, 2017 Report Posted February 15, 2017 I don't have any scrolled examples or ideas, but I did just make a card box for my wedding. Something to consider (Or Not ) One of the things that the wedding sites tell people is that you want to make sure that people can't easily get into the card box (steal from it) I am not sure how much of a problem missing wedding cards is, but it might be something to consider. The type of box that has an inner box slightly smaller than the outer lid box would probably work fairly well in the security aspect. at least it isn't a quick in and out type of thing. Quote
Birchbark Posted February 15, 2017 Report Posted February 15, 2017 My son is being married this summer and they have asked if I could make them a box that they could use to store their wedding cards. Rather than just make a simple box, I'd like to make them something more decorative, possibly using fretwork, but I can't seem to find any patterns or plans. I have seen a few pictures on the web of what I'd like to build, but not details. Does anyone know where I can find one? Your help is appreciated. What thickness of wood do you have to work with, or want to cut it out of? What dimensions would you like to have it? Russell Quote
worbler Posted February 15, 2017 Report Posted February 15, 2017 I did one for my wedding a short while ago but I can't remember where the plan came from. I think I might have found it on pinterest. It had animal images in the middle sections so i just swapped them out for others. These pictures aren't the best but you get the idea. ChelCass and frankorona 2 Quote
amazingkevin Posted February 16, 2017 Report Posted February 16, 2017 I did one for my wedding a short while ago but I can't remember where the plan came from. I think I might have found it on pinterest. It had animal images in the middle sections so i just swapped them out for others. These pictures aren't the best but you get the idea. You have it all covered Timothy Quote
BeerBrewer Posted February 16, 2017 Author Report Posted February 16, 2017 Wow...Timothy....that is very nice work. I will show them your pics. Russell....great question! Finding wood is becoming a real issue for me. Unfortunately Home Depot and Lowes have forced most of the local lumber yards out of business. The ones that remain have gotten lean and mean and don't seem carry a very wide array wood. Most don't carry any solid wood in 1/2", its 3/4" or more. That said, the Lowes by me carries 1/2' maple, pine and some oak, but nothing too wide and its hard to find a flat piece. So odds are if I use solid wood, it will be at least 3/4" thick. I see sellers on line that offer 1/2" and even 1/4", but the prices aren't cheap. Has anyone used them? Quote
Scrappile Posted February 16, 2017 Report Posted February 16, 2017 (edited) Several people buy from Ocooch http://ocoochhardwoods.com/index.php I have not yet, but I have read a lot of good comments about them. I have bought several times off Ebay and received good service and products. Edited February 16, 2017 by Scrappile Quote
don in brooklin on Posted February 17, 2017 Report Posted February 17, 2017 I made a wedding box for the cards at the wedding. Box was MDF and the fretwork BB. The pattern was from Sue Mey. I stack cut and gave the other to the bride and she put on top of a photo book. Quote
Birchbark Posted February 17, 2017 Report Posted February 17, 2017 The fretwork pattern was from Bobscroll and is in the pattern library, THANKS BOB! My son is being married this summer and they have asked if I could make them a box that they could use to store their wedding cards. Rather than just make a simple box, I'd like to make them something more decorative, possibly using fretwork, but I can't seem to find any patterns or plans. I have seen a few pictures on the web of what I'd like to build, but not details. Does anyone know where I can find one? Your help is appreciated. You didn't mention what size you wanted it so i had to just wing it. I hope this will help you, the top and bottom are whatever you wanted. I figured you could nail or screw it on and then take the screws out later to empty it. Regardless, if you decide to use it i hope you'll post a picture of the finished project for us. Russell ChelCass 1 Quote
Birchbark Posted February 19, 2017 Report Posted February 19, 2017 I guess they all can't be home runs, i did give it a shot tho. Hope you find what you're looking for. Russell Kevin Latimer 1 Quote
BeerBrewer Posted February 21, 2017 Author Report Posted February 21, 2017 Russell....my son and future daughter in-law loved your pattern! How many cards will it hold as is? Quote
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