I Need To Stop Making Boxes, Or, Buy More Guns.

[edgarspencer]

Ok, So now I've made a couple more, in American Walnut. Interpreting some previous comments, I switched from Finger (box joints) joints to true dovetails.
This box, made for a 30", 1 Frame Grade 3 Lifter action 12 gauge, was edged and partitioned similar to the British Oak & Leather boxes, but I think I still prefer American, cloth covered edging.
I like this new Wool cloth, and bought enough to do 3-4 boxes.
What is special to me is the stop hinges, or as they call them over there, Stand Up hinges. Wendy Dyson (see Peterdyson.co.uk) hand makes these from waxes, to the foundry for casting, and then hand finishes them. They are fairly pricey, but not as much as US made stop hinges ($57/pair). Wendy is 78 years young, and I think it's nice to have a bit of old world craft in my box. I fear it won't be long when she won't be making them.
I am still in a quandary over a suitable hasp. I've found one, but at $45ea, have held off. Handles are another issue. I have several leather, brass, and luggage style, but am not in love with any of them.
I have one Walnut box, unlined, but finished with hinges, without the lockset mortised in, I will sell, unless a good hammer gun knocks on the door soon.