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Opinions on new box design, please

Jimjam66

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I had one of those eureka moments about a new 'clamshell' box design - nothing revolutionary but something new to me. All of my family and friends are saying the new design should replace my current one (see Alex's thread here for one of those).

What do you think? I made a single and a double box, the double has monogramming just to show what's possible. They are surprisingly simple to make and unlike the current ones can be made from timber that's only a half inch thick. (Which means I can turn matching pens and boxes in most timbers, whereas before I was restricted to oak and cherry for the boxes because I needed 45mm thickness.) The clamshells are held together by tiny neodymium magnets which are surprisingly strong.

Dimensions are Single 170x50x25mm (Closed), Double 170x75x25 (Closed).

Opinions please!

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Oh, and Farhan, if you're reading this - No, I can't make you these for less than a tenner. Thanks for asking, though ...:face:
 

bellringer

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Well i like the both for a very special gift i think the one you made for me is better for a special set but i do like both
 

Jim

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I do like this David shape David, one of the reasons is that i haven't seen one like this before and the fact how you have to open it using the two edges .. Nice piece of art ... :thumbs:

Were they done on the CNC or by Router btw ... :thinks:
 

Grump

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Very nice young David, I have used magnets on my boxes for years.
It always seemed the obvious choice to me, you can save even more there by just using one magnet against a steel blank.
Slice a Nail with your dremel give it a try init?
 

paulm

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I don't normally swear in public but they're 'kin lovely. I hope to get a cnc in the new year and I'll be knocking on your door for info on what to do with it David :thumbs::thumbs::thumbs::thumbs:
 

edlea

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The originality and uniqueness are top drawer David ..you should patent the design.:thumbs:
 

Penpal

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David, love both boxes easy to accessorise as you did Alexes Box, a step sideways that looks great as well is a natural edged top that comes out proud of the base goes down a treat on small jewel boxes over here. I have problems with those skinny round hinges.

Kind regards Peter.:thumbs:
 
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