tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4743847827965835115.post7246962449154654081..comments2023-06-26T03:54:57.083-07:00Comments on The Joiner's Apprentice: [Schoolbox] End in Sightupriverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16831787533348044017noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4743847827965835115.post-71786765783833274912012-10-09T20:25:02.431-07:002012-10-09T20:25:02.431-07:00I've tried vinegar to age new hardware on a fe...I've tried vinegar to age new hardware on a few projects, even gone so far as to brush on muriatic acid. Both methods have achieved acceptable results, but for projects such as yours, ones in which you have taken great care, it might be nice to have hardware that is authentic. Have you tried http://www.blacksmithbolt.com/ They can, most likely, supply just what you are looking for. At a cost of just pennies per screw, they are affordable, but shipping costs can be prohibitive...<br /><br />Anyways, I'm enjoying your blog. Your care, passion, and devotion to authenticity are an inspiration.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08249298850393796715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4743847827965835115.post-69861081660592116652012-04-04T10:01:04.783-07:002012-04-04T10:01:04.783-07:00Grumpy- I suppose a box is the intersection betwee...Grumpy- I suppose a box is the intersection between platonic perfection of simplicity in joinery and flexible utility. We are such a stuff-obsessed society that we end up with places like The Container Store. There is such satisfaction in building your own storage solutions, it is no surprise that boxes are often used to teach basics.upriverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831787533348044017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4743847827965835115.post-85309620764191355632012-04-03T19:17:51.840-07:002012-04-03T19:17:51.840-07:00Looking good :0)
And it's funny, boxes are so...Looking good :0)<br /><br />And it's funny, boxes are so useful, from the totally mundane to the meticulously built beautiful one. <br /><br />I built a very fast, ugly box of particle board tonight. I needed a box to safely lug some tools around this weekend... <br /><br />And I've spent the last week working on a much nicer, painted box with individual compartments to keep all of my planes safe.<br /><br />Woodworkers and their boxes...Grumpy Badgerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04892378462455520349noreply@blogger.com