This is a box for a Gem 1912 and a Gold Dollar straight. I got a lot done today, but I still have a ways to go. The first picture is the box after I glued and clamped it. I layed out the razors on the top in their approximate positions.
The next picture is of the insert. I have started to carve out places for the 1912. I am going to hold off on the straight because this is not the straight that will be in the box. I have to get a tracing or a good picture of it with measurements.
In the next picture, I have put in corner bracing all around. This is before I cut the top and bottom apart.
In the last picture, I have cut the box apart. The insert is in the box with the razors in place. I still have to make a place for the straight. I will update this page with progress. I am not in a hurry though.
Update: March 28, 2019
The first four pictures are after I added the hardware.
Then I worked on routing out a place for the straight.
Next, I added some purple felt I had left over to the lid.
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| It is now ready to be finished. |
Later in the evening.
I removed the hardware, did a final sanding, and finished the box with polycrylic. I put the felt back in the lid and below the raors and handle.
Update: March 29, 2019
I added felt feet to the bottom of the box. I also lined the top and the recesses with a blue velvet material.
Update: March 31, 2019
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| This is one of my nickel Gem 1912s. |
