box
[mahogany box] | |
Fine Wood Working 21/2/2009 |
The makings of hako, (1)~(12), from [ workshop diary ].
Kauri Box/ 箱 (1) | |
I first made this box along with 2 other boxes for a local gallery's exhibition. Each box has its own character. The idea for this Kauri box came from the Japanese architecture style called 'SUKIYA'. | |
22/2/2007 |
Kauri Box/ 箱 (2) | |
I use these hand planes for sizing kauri. | |
24/2/2007 |
Kauri Box/ 箱 (3) | |
Kauri Box in progress/ 製作進行中 | |
26/2/2007 |
Kauri Box/ 箱 (4) | |
Kauri Box in progress/ 製作中 | |
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Kauri Box/ 箱 (5) | |
I gradually glued up each frame and the splines from the center piece. | |
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Kauri Box/ 箱 (6) | |
I used pieces of cherry veneer as corner reinforcements. | |
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Kauri Box/ 箱 (7) | |
Kauri Box in progress/ 製作中 | |
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Kauri Box/ 箱 (8) | |
Kauri Box in progress/ 製作中 | |
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before↑ | Kauri Box/ 箱 (9) |
I chose maple for the sliding tray's frame. | |
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Kauri Box/ 箱 (10) | |
I used pieces of mahogany as corner reinforcements. | |
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Kauri Box/ 箱 (11) | |
I have applied 5 coats of shellac. | |
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Completed Kauri Box/ 箱 (12) | |
After attaching the feet and tray sliders, I applied wax with very fine(0000) steel wool. | |
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