Opinions and Help please.

[Foxfold]

Well, I've had a second attempt at making  bandsaw box and it's almost finished.  I wanted to do it for my best friends birthday in July.  Several questions if I may.

1) Do you think it's 'good' enough to be given as a present ?

2) What sort of 'handles' do you think would suit it ?

3) Can I put a wax on it ?  It's had 4 coats of Danish Oil .

4) When I flock the inside of the drawers should I also flock the hole for the drawers ?

I'd love some feedback on this as I'm a complete newbie in box making and would appreciate any criticism or pointers.

 

[loftyhermes]

A very nice box Brenda.

As for your questions, these are only my opinions, bearing in mind I've never made a bandsaw box.

1) Yes

2) Cut a little cat head with a spacer behind it

3) Yes

4) No

[amazingkevin]

 This is adorable and will appease any cat owner immensely!!! Keep producing work like this and you will have orders by the truck load!!!

[RabidAlien]

"Cat".  I have to keep reminding myself that "dark feline shape with lighter stripe down the middle is....cat."   

Yeah, I've got a wire or two loose in my head.

 

I'm with Steve/LoftyHermes on this one, mostly.  For drawer pulls, I'd do something like a cat-nose for the upper drawer, and a bow tie or something for the lower drawer.

[meflick]

Nice work Brenda. Your friend is sure to love it. I only flock the inside of the drawers themselves. As far as handles, I was thinking you could use a longer, thinner handle small curve or straight for a mouth, or a small round or heart shaped knob for a nose. If I was doing the mouth, I would add eyes and nose in someway. If doing the nose, could probably get by with just the “nose”. Look forward to seeing it finished once you decide.

[Foxfold]

1 hour ago, RabidAlien said:

and a bow tie or something for the lower drawer.

I love that idea, thanks..

[Fedido]

excellent work and for your questions, the only one I can answer is always wax wood. it makes it pop and when done, doesn't even feel like wood. 

[Foxfold]

45 minutes ago, Fedido said:

excellent work and for your questions, the only one I can answer is always wax wood. it makes it pop and when done, doesn't even feel like wood. 

Mmm, it's already had 4 coats of DO so do I still wax even though it won't touch the wood ?

 

[jollyred]

Love the box. 

I would still put on the wax.  Wax does not penetrate the wood, even if no finish is already on the wood.  It provides very little protection to the piece, but it does add a very nice look and feel.  Just be sure to let the oil dry for a week or so to be sure it is completely cured before waxing.

Tom

[Rockytime]

Really cool cat! You've done a wonderful job!

[spirithorse]

That is absolutely beautiful, Brenda!
I agree with the answers given about "good enough", "Wax", "flocking" and I really like Rabid Alien's suggestion for drawer pulls.

Thanks for sharing and God Bless! Spirithorse

[oldhudson]

15 hours ago, Foxfold said:

Well, I've had a second attempt at making  bandsaw box and it's almost finished.  I wanted to do it for my best friends birthday in July.  Several questions if I may.

1) Do you think it's 'good' enough to be given as a present ?   I can't think of a project I've done that I'd call perfect. Think back on recent stuff I can point out one or more attributes that I wish I'd done better. I give stuff away and sometimes sell my services. Only you can answer that question.......

2) What sort of 'handles' do you think would suit it ? This is just my  2 cents but you must have a button stash and I'll bet you can fashion a clever drawer pull from there.

3) Can I put a wax on it ?  It's had 4 coats of Danish Oil .  As long as the oil is fully dry and not bleeding back at all, wax should be fine.

4) When I flock the inside of the drawers should I also flock the hole for the drawers ? I don't flock, I cut and glue in felt. I think it's a better look and feel.

 

 

I'd love some feedback on this as I'm a complete newbie in box making and would appreciate any criticism or pointers.

 

 

[don watson]

An excellent piece Brenda. I would give it a wax polish. I would only flock the inside of the drawers. I would go with the RabidAlien suggestions of a cat nose and a bow tie, this is an ideal time to use the little pieces of burr wood that you have squirrelled away "for a special project"

[Jim McDonald]

No matter what finish you choose, I would put a good coat of wax on the body of the drawers to help them move in and out.

[Fedido]

On 6/18/2020 at 2:02 PM, Foxfold said:

Mmm, it's already had 4 coats of DO so do I still wax even though it won't touch the wood ?

 

Sorry for the delay as life got busy. DO especially soaks I to the grains which is why it pops so much. The wax finish gives the texture smoothness. So when feeling the wood after the wax, it is smooth as a baby’s bottom. 

[SteveS]

Love the box. Beautiful! I also like the cat and bowtie drawer pull suggestions. I like to use ebony for the pulls, just my preference. Nice work!

[wombatie]

It is beautiful.  Your friend is going to be blown away with it.

Marg

[Dan]

Yes, it will make a wonderful gift. I've never flocked the hole the drawer slides into but I've used peel and stick felt on the bottom and half way up the sides. It filled the kerf nicely allowing the drawer to slide quietly in and out. 

[John B]

What an amazing piece. WOW.
If your mate don't like it, I'll throw my hat into the ring.
They are sure to love it.

Sorry I saw this thread a little late,
if you think it requires a wax go for it, It'll be a little work but the more elbow grease you put in the better the lustre you get out.
I would be tempted to place eyes and a nose on the cat, using the nose as a pull.
Once again, a superb piece and a magnificent gift.

[Foxfold]

3 hours ago, John B said:

What an amazing piece. WOW.
If your mate don't like it, I'll throw my hat into the ring.
They are sure to love it.

Sorry I saw this thread a little late,
if you think it requires a wax go for it, It'll be a little work but the more elbow grease you put in the better the lustre you get out.
I would be tempted to place eyes and a nose on the cat, using the nose as a pull.
Once again, a superb piece and a magnificent gift.

Hi John, thank you...  I was thinking like this perhaps ?

[don watson]

You've nailed it. Brilliant job.

[John B]

5 hours ago, Foxfold said:

Hi John, thank you...  I was thinking like this perhaps ?

Brilliant. I love it.
Now you will have to make another to keep.

[SteveS]

Sorry for the dumb question but what is DO?

 

[Foxfold]

7 minutes ago, SteveS said:

Sorry for the dumb question but what is DO?

 

Not dumb at all,,  it stands for Danish Oil 

[don watson]

The only dumb question is the one you don't ask.