Update - Custom Watch Storage - Phase 2
Happy 2023 Crunchers.
In a previous post, I shared my idea to restore an antique machinist box and turn it into a custom watch box. Over the past week, I was finally able to make some great progress. See pics below. As always, I welcome any feedback, tips or critiques.
Restoration Process:
Step 1 - Remove old hardware and salvage when possible
Step 2 - Rust removal and cleaning of old hardware
Step 3 - Clean and sand all wood surfaces
Step 4 - Rebuild a few parts (with other reclaimed wood on hand)
Step 5 - Stain wood
Step 6 - Replace hinges and age the brass to match antique look (aging in process currently)
Step 7 - Build bottom storage tray...this took some time and not yet 100% finished
a. - determine best layout for a 22.5" x 11" foam block - I was able to get 27 slots in total.
b. - make jig to cut foam evenly
c. - frame in bottom tray (not yet complete)
That is all for now, but very happy so far. I still need to build the top tray, which will hold 9 more watches and then reassemble.
Looking forward to sharing the final product in phase 3.
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Levi
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"I have $2 and ah...ah...a Casio" - Del Griffith By way of introduction my name is Levi, last name not Strauss, and I have been a so called " collector" or "enthusiast" since middle school. (13 years...
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Beautiful!
Looks fantastic so far. Looking forward to see Phase 3.
Looks great so far!
Looks great! Excited to see the final product 🔥🔥🔥
Looks great, cant wait to see the finished product.
That looks amazing even before it's finished!!
Very coo! Nicely done. I hope 2023 is the year I finally build or find a large watch box.
It's going to be really exciting seeing this come together. Great work 👍