AUSTRALIAN MARQUETRY BOX: Post V

The AUSTRALIA BOX: Marquetry

Friday 29/08/2014

Not much time today, got up this morning and,

Blue sky,

Nothing but, blue skies.

And after a visit from the painter the pool is empty again, he pumped out nearly a meter (3 feet), which means we have had nearly a meter of rain in three days, hope it stays dry long enough for him to paint this time.

After breaking and then fixing Skippy, I coated it with super glue to give it some strength. I then scraped the surface smooth, I won't sand until it is glued into the lid of the box.

Next I wrapped tape around the top of the box.

Using my marking gauge/knife, I scribed around the box for the lid.

Securely clamp the box.

Using a good quality saw (old saw), carefully cut around the scribed line.

I use a small piece of veneer, to stop the cut closing and keep the saw cut clean.

Clean up the edges, the tape helps to an extent, just a light sanding should be enough.

Measure and cut the inside marquetry panel to fit.

Apply PVA glue to both surfaces.

And clamp securely.

The Wood Hinges

I have chosen this piece of Red Cedar for the hinges.

I cut two pieces 5mm (1/4") thick.

Tape one end.

Mark out the hinge.

Cut on wast side of mark. 

Cut out waste.

Cut the pieces in half.

Mark out as you would for a box joint.

Cut out matching half.

Mark the position for the hinge pin.

With a small press drill, drill the pin holes.

Using a piece of wire.

Round over the ends.

And shape, so the hinge works in a 180 degree arc.