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How not to make a Japanese style toolbox
dsquire:
Ross
I fully agree 100% with what Steve just posted. Enjoy the work, it's the journey that's important. In the end you will have that nice tool box that every one will be envious of. :clap: :clap:
I myself am more of a woodworker that a metal worker, but I enjoy both. I enjoy the journey and the compliments when it is finished. I was always taught that "Haste makes waste" so try to slow it down and plan and double check before making a cut. :smart: :coffee: :smart: :coffee: :thumbup:
:D :D
Cheers :beer:
Don
RossJarvis:
Thanks for the encouragement and advice Don and Steve :thumbup:
My motivation issues are caused by nasty and protracted issues with my employer :(, not the toolbox, which is one of the few things still keeping me sane :med:. My current approach is that by making mistakes I am learning all the time and actually enjoying overcoming these. The other thing is that I'm trying to use as few tools as possible in a primitive environment, which I think makes me less careful than if I were in a workshop with bench etc. I don't think the tray (shelf) is going badly and looks like it'll do what was intended. My perfectionist side may wince at a couple of errors along the way, but the whole project is generally as good as, if not better than I could have expected. Hopefully others are enjoying the journey as much as me.
Ross
redshift:
Ross, love you style of writing and the humour! Have you thought of making a youtube video of your projects, I am sure they would
complement Doubleboost's productions down to a tee.
Best of luck with the employment issues, don't let the barstewards grind you down !!
Regards
Dave
RossJarvis:
Once again not a lot of progress. The Hampshire Monsoon started at lunch time, but at least Hurricanes Hardly Ever Happen Round here (or so they say). However, I did finish the main body of the tray;
that’s the detail of the b********d corner. I put a couple of strips of quadrant in, wot I found hiding in the outhouse, this’ll support the tray;
…and luckily the tray fits in;
….I’m sure I don’t need to show you the spacer I had to fit in to stop the tray falling through due to miscockulation on the width of it! We’ll take it as read that that was “planned”.
…one hand braided handle later;
……. and I think we’re on the final straight. Must admit, it’s getting a bit heavy now, not sure if I’ll be able to pick it up with tools in it, but we can’t have everything can we?
RossJarvis:
--- Quote from: awemawson on October 05, 2013, 02:55:10 PM ---Ross, you are welcome to run your plane irons and chisels through my Viceroy Sharpedge any time you want. Dead easy to get a good sharp and square edge on them.
Andrew
--- End quote ---
Andrew, I've just remembered. I tried to make one of these myself a few years ago. It involved my gramophone (record player), a glass platter, double sided carpet tape and some wet n' dry. Dare I say it was not particularly effective, even when left overnight.
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