Anyone made a watchbox before
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Hi all,
I've never attempted anything like this before, so would be grateful for any advice! I have a large Champagne box which is very well made, which after drinking it last year, serves no real purpose anymore. I need a watchbox however, and it seems like a good starting point. What I'd like to do is create maybe 10 compartments inside, lined with felt and use small cushions (similar to the ones you get in Omega boxes for example) to fasten the watches to, as well as have cushioned bottoms to the compartments. Has anyone tried anything similar to this before?
I was thinking of using plywood to form the compartments, and maybe stick felt to the wood. I was also hoping to get little pre-made cushions from somewhere. I think it would be easy enough to do on a superficial level, but I would like to make it with some air of quality, so am looking for pointers.
Many thanks,
Nick
I've never attempted anything like this before, so would be grateful for any advice! I have a large Champagne box which is very well made, which after drinking it last year, serves no real purpose anymore. I need a watchbox however, and it seems like a good starting point. What I'd like to do is create maybe 10 compartments inside, lined with felt and use small cushions (similar to the ones you get in Omega boxes for example) to fasten the watches to, as well as have cushioned bottoms to the compartments. Has anyone tried anything similar to this before?
I was thinking of using plywood to form the compartments, and maybe stick felt to the wood. I was also hoping to get little pre-made cushions from somewhere. I think it would be easy enough to do on a superficial level, but I would like to make it with some air of quality, so am looking for pointers.
Many thanks,
Nick
Yes,
Step one :
Get a wooden wine box from local winemongers f.o.c. Chop top 1/3rd off, use the lid to make a secret compartment once you've trimmed the edges, make compartments from 'paint stirring wood' located in shed.
Make a handle from the lightswitch you found in the bins that your neighbour threw out.
Step 2 :
Buy some crap 'button' boxes as display cases whilst candle shopping with the missus, to avoid killing yourself from the mind numbing boredom of trying new scents, fresh cotton anyone ?
Step 3 :
Buy watch pillows from some poor Chinese guy on eBay. Raise a claim after a month when they don't turn up and get your two quid back. They turn up the day later. Feel guilty.
Fill box up with watches you never wear, tidy up 'man draw', after throwing away 47 AA batteries and a remote control for a VCR you no longer own, place watch box in new 'watch draw' forget about it for a while until someone mentions a similar project on PH.
Total outlay = 2 quid and 47 hacksaw blades, possibly 1 finger if your unlucky.
Step one :
Get a wooden wine box from local winemongers f.o.c. Chop top 1/3rd off, use the lid to make a secret compartment once you've trimmed the edges, make compartments from 'paint stirring wood' located in shed.
Make a handle from the lightswitch you found in the bins that your neighbour threw out.
Step 2 :
Buy some crap 'button' boxes as display cases whilst candle shopping with the missus, to avoid killing yourself from the mind numbing boredom of trying new scents, fresh cotton anyone ?
Step 3 :
Buy watch pillows from some poor Chinese guy on eBay. Raise a claim after a month when they don't turn up and get your two quid back. They turn up the day later. Feel guilty.
Fill box up with watches you never wear, tidy up 'man draw', after throwing away 47 AA batteries and a remote control for a VCR you no longer own, place watch box in new 'watch draw' forget about it for a while until someone mentions a similar project on PH.
Total outlay = 2 quid and 47 hacksaw blades, possibly 1 finger if your unlucky.
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