bobj3

Hi Mike

I would recommend makiing the box the normal way But put in a dado around the inside the box that would hold the new walnut top (insert type) because the new part is 7/16 " thick it should look great as a lid insert type, then once you have the lid glued in place band saw or slot the top off and then put in the hidden type hinges in place.(round Barrel type hinges) (3/8" OD) Rockler for about 8.oo per pair.
NOTE*** because the lid is only 7/16" thick and it is only 1/8" thick in the center (low spots) of the craving it will need all the support it can get with the dado slots.\ maybe a 1/4" wide rabbit around the lid to help with the support but then it's hard to hide that type of joint if it's off by .005 or more.

I use Bob and Ricks way on many of the boxes I make, with the dado on the outside of the box and on the inside of the box for a lip for the top once it opens but the type can't take on any hinges, I should say it can but it's tricky the lip can't be more the 1/8" max on both parts, if you use a 1/4" bit to put in the dado it works but it needs to be dead on and then use the SMALL barrel type hinges.

Hardwood I have tried, Oak,Walnut, the real nasty particle board,the nasty MDF, Poplar,Maple, I have some cherry but have not tried it yet..
I have almost all of them in 1/4",3/8".1/2",3/4",1", and some in 1 1/4" thick and in 6" to 12" wide boards most of them are about 8ft to 10ft long the norm.

I think the best way to ship them is via. US Mail I will just drop and wrap them up and slip them into the box.

Just need your address and they are on the way

Bj

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PM sent. Hinges are not required, and the "Magic box" method will work fine. I have some nice quilted maple that should create a wonderful surround for a walnut insert.

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Hi Mike
Got the PM and will ship to that address..

Here's link to some small magnetics I use all the time,they work great,I use the 1/8" dia. ones and the 1/4" dia. alot of the time, it keeps the lid down without any hinges or latch,a little hole and some glue and your done.
I use one in the top (lid) and one in the main box the norm.
I also use a dowel centers to get the holes just right.(on center)

He will sell you just what you need no min. buy.
K&J Magnetics - Products
http://www.kjmagnetics.com/products.asp?cat=10

The Maple should look great, be sure to send me a snapshot once you have it done, or post it on the forum

Bj

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Bob,

If you want to email the pic to me, I will see what I can do to blank-out the background for you...

bobj3

Hi Joe

Go back up in this post to number #9 Mike did post the snapshot of him and Sue, that's the picture he used to make the MPC I got from him.

Just open it and right click on it and select save as on your PC.

Bj

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Very good, Bob...
I'll see what I can do & get it back to you... (when I can... asap)

Don't hold your breath though... I work slow around here... why rush?

I don't like to RUSH anymore...

DO YOU WANT IT "WHITE"???

Mike

Joe, there is no reason to work on the photo. BJ has made the test and finish cut for me. The Router Forums banner sign is the one to play with. Thanks for the thought.

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Hi Joe

Gray Scale works best

No Rush I'm not going to make anymore of that one, It was a one time thing.
BUT it would be nice to see what you come up with, playing with some ones picture is not my bag . now if it did it for money well I would do the work but a freebe no way, plus it's fun for me and not a job and I don't want to make them for sale .

http://www.routerforums.com/tool-swa...html#post41554


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BJ, is there anything you would like a photo of to work with? I have taken some excellent shots over the years.

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Hi Mike

Not yet but thanks, I have been downloading tons of PTN and MPC files to use at this point... I also download a great PDF file you may want to take a look at.

VA 3D Collection.pdf google it and then download it ,it's a 9.7mb. file.

Many like the one below ▼ in the PDF file..
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MIKE ▼

NEAT picture and a Neat sign ,I need to make a Weather Station Like that ONE With my luck the ROCK would be gone all the time some one walking off with it.

Bj

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