dmpmassive 0 Posted March 15, 2013 Made this over the last week or so. Solid zebrawood frame. Velveteen lined. Velveteen pillows. Room for fifteen pieces and straps in the back. Haven't done the lid yet. I'm torn between continuing the zebra across a solid top or going with zebra frame and glass. If I did a solid top, I'd go with a veneer and do a nice angled "V" pattern mirrored grain right up the centre. If I go for a glass display top, do I bring the wood frame out on the back to cover the straps? Dunno... Thoughts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kal-el 0 Posted March 15, 2013 Waw that looks fantastic. And yes cover the straps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrvolt 0 Posted March 15, 2013 I really like DIY Well done As for the lid, I personally follow my rule #3 Solid top - married RWG members Glass top - single or divorced RWG members Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acid_luving 0 Posted March 15, 2013 can you send me the dimensions I would like to make one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmpmassive 0 Posted March 15, 2013 Waw that looks fantastic. And yes cover the straps. Thanks Kal. So you'd go with Glass but cover the straps. I really like DIY Well done As for the lid, I personally follow my rule #3 Solid top - married RWG members Glass top - single or divorced RWG members Current box is covered Rainer. May stick with covered to keep things matched up. Rules #1 and #2 please. can you send me the dimensions I would like to make one Sure! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter679 0 Posted March 15, 2013 Wow Great job!!!! Giving me some ideas... Beautifully done! -P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mario24601 0 Posted March 15, 2013 Made this over the last week or so. Solid zebrawood frame. Velveteen lined. Velveteen pillows. Room for fifteen pieces and straps in the back. Haven't done the lid yet. I'm torn between continuing the zebra across a solid top or going with zebra frame and glass. If I did a solid top, I'd go with a veneer and do a nice angled "V" pattern mirrored grain right up the centre. If I go for a glass display top, do I bring the wood frame out on the back to cover the straps? Dunno... Thoughts? I like it, did you add glass? Id actually buy one...just what im looking for. I have found similar ones but for 24 or 27 watches. I want about a 15-20 watch box with glass...if anyone has recommendations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigBuys 0 Posted March 15, 2013 Wonderful job! And the answers are YES and YES. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rixxter 8 Posted March 15, 2013 Nice job, the miters look smart. Personally I would have gone for a darker, less grainy wood. but Ive got to get some watches to put in it first..... Great collection. Well done Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmpmassive 0 Posted March 15, 2013 Wow Great job!!!! Giving me some ideas... Beautifully done! -P Thanks! I like it, did you add glass? Id actually buy one...just what im looking for. I have found similar ones but for 24 or 27 watches. I want about a 15-20 watch box with glass...if anyone has recommendations. Glass? Not yet at least... Did you read my post? Loads of options if you want to buy. Check out www.acetimer.com. Wonderful job! And the answers are YES and YES. Cheers! Nice job, the miters look smart. Personally I would have gone for a darker, less grainy wood. but Ive got to get some watches to put in it first..... Great collection. Well done Thanks! Zebra is up there on the hardness scale, so it's pretty unforgiving with your miters. If I do another one, I'll do it with something easier to machine and just veneer the whole thing. I used zebra because every watch-box I see seems to be "darker, less grainy wood" which IMO is :Yawn: The worst part of this project was making the dividers. Period... Glue fumes and tedium... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scorpion 0 Posted March 15, 2013 Got to say I like it - love the wood. But.............................you made a big error................it full already Time to make another eh! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cb_5150 0 Posted March 15, 2013 Wow! Whatta fantastic job you did. Let me know when you want to part with one!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheSav 2 Posted March 15, 2013 Looks great and I love the grain of the wood. I'd be leaning towards a timber lid personally. Good job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acid_luving 0 Posted March 15, 2013 Dimensions if you wish Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmpmassive 0 Posted March 15, 2013 Got to say I like it - love the wood. But.............................you made a big error................it full already Time to make another eh! Crap! You're Right! Seriously though. Not my only watchbox. Just filled it for the photo. Wow! Whatta fantastic job you did. Let me know when you want to part with one!! Thanks mate! Not for sale though Looks great and I love the grain of the wood. I'd be leaning towards a timber lid personally. Good job. Cheers. I'm leaning that way right now as well... Dimensions if you wish At work currently. I'll send you something later. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheSav 2 Posted March 15, 2013 The reason I say timber lid is that I think if you had a glass lid, with the straps covered, I think it would look a bit dicky being that the glass would not be centred. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baz1872 27 Posted March 15, 2013 Bloody hell that looks great. Congratulations!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xebryus 0 Posted March 15, 2013 Box looks great DMP. Zebrawood is a great tonewood as well. Looks great. I'd say go glass top. Unless you are getting a veneer from the same batch of wood, you're grain patterns and colors might be off, and that would just away from it. Also, veneer isn't the strongest of materials... Enjoy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmpmassive 0 Posted March 15, 2013 The reason I say timber lid is that I think if you had a glass lid, with the straps covered, I think it would look a bit dicky being that the glass would not be centred. Good point. Thanks! Bloody hell that looks great. Congratulations!! Cheers Box looks great DMP. Zebrawood is a great tonewood as well. Looks great. I'd say go glass top. Unless you are getting a veneer from the same batch of wood, you're grain patterns and colors might be off, and that would just away from it. Also, veneer isn't the strongest of materials... Enjoy! Thanks! I have loads of veneer from the same batch. Not too worried about that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
myaz 3 Posted March 15, 2013 Splendid workmanship. As you said, glass all the way (covering the straps). A lot of the pleasure is being able to see the watches. Alternate: removable square wood cut out that drops over the glass. You get 2 choices that way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lev 6 Posted March 16, 2013 That looks great man! What do ya think all the materials ran you altogether? More or less expensive than buying one? Obviously you have more freedom when making it yourself! Congrats though anyway! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheSav 2 Posted March 16, 2013 The reason I say timber lid is that I think if you had a glass lid, with the straps covered, I think it would look a bit dicky being that the glass would not be centred. Good point. Thanks! Bloody hell that looks great. Congratulations!! Cheers Box looks great DMP. Zebrawood is a great tonewood as well. Looks great. I'd say go glass top. Unless you are getting a veneer from the same batch of wood, you're grain patterns and colors might be off, and that would just away from it. Also, veneer isn't the strongest of materials... Enjoy! Thanks! I have loads of veneer from the same batch. Not too worried about that. Stop replying to everyone and make the damn lid already. I want to see as I'm sure everyone else does too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
myaz 3 Posted March 16, 2013 Stop replying to everyone and make the damn lid already. I want to see as I'm sure everyone else does too. ....but hey, can't rush a good thing like that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmpmassive 0 Posted March 16, 2013 No worries! As a male of the species I can easily multitask and reply to topics on my iPad while simultaneously using the the compound miter sawWWW OH MY GOD MY HAND! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
