Looks like a craftsman job. Very nice work. where did you get the lock? also how do you wrap the box dividers? are they glued onto the base of box? I am interested in making a case also. so far I have the box made and lid attached in same manner as show in photo. have not stained wood or done any thing to interior, other then layout a few mock up option. any suggestions or tips would be welcome.
Dividers are glued to the bottom of the box as they are made from same wood as the rest of the box. That way you get really sturdy dividers. Than you lay felt at the bottom, and after that you tailor wraps around each divider and glue them. I find this most time consuming part in entire project. As for the box itself my advice is to go with the best possible wood you can get, and keep your chisels really, really sharp all the time. There is no need to practice on less quality wood because end result will please you more, and it is easier to work with more dense wood. My next one will be mahogany Luger box.
Lock work is solid brass and nothing on this box is made in China.
Source of this quality brass parts I’ll keep it for myself if you don’t mind.
Felt as well is only genuine wool felt.
Now how much for 3 of them.
If you really serious we can always work out something. But be aware that price can not be anywhere near cheap boxes as on eBay.
Beautiful box, and very authentic! Wonder how much it would cost to get one built for my Walker (hint, hint)...
Here's a thread you might be interested in if you want to replace the label on your cap box:
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=275301
Once again, excellent job. I'm jealous...
Thanks for the hint, really appreciated, let me know how much you are interested, and THANKS for the labels.
shieeet i wish i had the 25 hours of time to devote
Actually I was doing it at pace one hour per day. I have full time job, and two small kids.:banghead: Only possibility for me to do this was between 9 and 10 pm. I have a wife as well
you know.
But for all of you guys who would be interested in such a project please PM – me. If I could make a list of what you want I would be able to work out the price for you, and timing. So far I have measurements for 1849, 1851 and P 08. All others you would have to provide measurements.
Thanks for kind words all of you!
) Even so, your results look alarmingly unflawed.
