bunburyist Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 So, I thought I'd post up some pics of a little side project I've been doing when I get home from work. I have an old desktop which could take maybe 50 smokes or so, which had a nice bubinga veneer. Sadly, I'd left it in the sun when summer and the edges had faded. You can't really see, but it looked a bit odd and so I decided to revamp it. Took it apart then sanded it down with 3 different grades of sandpaper till it was nice n smooth, then gave it a coat of blue paint, followed by some stripes: Guess you can see where I was going with this... Yup, bit cliché but I thought it would look ok on my office desk as I'm getting a bit cluttered in my apartment. Note: I have minimal skills when it comes to this sort of thing, so was pretty happy with the result. I bothered to buy proper painters tape for this and you can see how sharp the lines come up if you take your time and do it properly. The star in particular was quite difficult to do. Like it? I'm pretty happy with it all in all, just needs a few coats of varnish and another sand and polish and job's a good 'un. Obviously the dimensions for the flag aren't right to fit on the box, I'm planning to have the stripes go down one side of the bottom section and the red the other, but the angles and ratios are all accurate to within a mm or so, just used this for reference. until..........anyone guess what I did wrong.....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kangaroo495 Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Possibly, when you attach the lid, the flag will be backwards? But that wouldn't be such a big problem I suppose... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunburyist Posted September 9, 2009 Author Share Posted September 9, 2009 Possibly, when you attach the lid, the flag will be backwards? But that wouldn't be such a big problem I suppose... Got it in one! You know those moments when you suddenly realise what a muppet you are...I had one last night. It will indeed be backwards...and it's one of those things that will be bug me every time I look at it, but right now I'm not sure I can be arsed to sand it down and start again..the hinges are on one side so I can't just flip it round... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kangaroo495 Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Got it in one! You know those moments when you suddenly realise what a muppet you are...I had one last night. It will indeed be backwards...and it's one of those things that will be bug me every time I look at it, but right now I'm not sure I can be arsed to sand it down and start again..the hinges are on one side so I can't just flip it round... It would also annoy me every time I'd look at it. But if you look at the lid from behind when the humidor is open, then it will appear the correct way around. So you'll be able to impress your guests when you are opening the box to share a cigar... Otherwise, when it's closed, just keep the hinges facing towards you. Looks bloody good! Don't spoil it further! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunburyist Posted September 9, 2009 Author Share Posted September 9, 2009 It would also annoy me every time I'd look at it. But if you look at the lid from behind when the humidor is open, then it will appear the correct way around. So you'll be able to impress your guests when you are opening the box to share a cigar... Otherwise, when it's closed, just keep the hinges facing towards you. Looks bloody good! Don't spoil it further! cheers mate, maybe I'll try that...although most of my fellow smokies are the types who tend to help themselves..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maalouly Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 That's a damn good job! Sorry to hear you did it upside down though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thechenman Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 I think it is a fine piece of work. I am totally unskilled when it comes to this stuff. Kanga is right though. I would not redo it, just turn it around to face away from your desk and let others enjoy the flag, or spin it around when not in use. Not to hard to do as it is only a 50-ct., right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethernut Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Nice DIY, you did a fine job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habanos2000 Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 just place it on your desk in a way that it offers your visitors a view of the flag, instead of yourself. Hey, when life gives you lemons you have to make lemonade! Nice work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolivr Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Yup, nice work. If anyone asks about it you can just say it is meant to be that way - kind of like when you close a laptop screen the logo is upside down but is right way up when open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunburyist Posted September 10, 2009 Author Share Posted September 10, 2009 Thanks for the advice guys. Unfortunately for me, I'm a stubborn git so decided to start over. Will post finished pics when I have finally battled this bastarding box and won. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rob Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Good job mate! I remember when I was engraving a plaque I'd made from stainless steel... Probably about 12 hours work.... and I ended up spelling it wrong. So, I did what you just did and decided to start again from scratch......and guess what.... I stuffed it up the second time as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kangaroo495 Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Good job mate!I remember when I was engraving a plaque I'd made from stainless steel... Probably about 12 hours work.... and I ended up spelling it wrong. So, I did what you just did and decided to start again from scratch......and guess what.... I stuffed it up the second time as well Mate, can you tell us what the word was which you spelt wrong? )) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunburyist Posted September 10, 2009 Author Share Posted September 10, 2009 at Rob... I can imagine the moment you realised you'd messed it up again.... ''AH FA F*CK'S SAKE!'' or something along those lines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rob Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Mate, can you tell us what the word was which you spelt wrong? )) I cant recall exactly... but it was a front panel for a piece of electronic equipment in a lab. The word was an identifier for something I had no idea about - something like "JQ24A". The first time I buggered it it was because I was complacent. The second time was because I was rushing to make up for lost time... It was PERFECTLY wrong both times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colt45 Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 and I ended up spelling it wrong. and guess what.... I stuffed it up the second time as well No surprises there - are you related to SmokinAl? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wil Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Guess you can see where I was going with this... My first thought was that you're a North Melbourne supporter (Australian rules football) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rob Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 No surprises there - are you related to SmokinAl? Al is a Frenchy. I'm an Italian. But at heart - we're related by Aussie patriotism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colt45 Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 we're related by Aussie patriotism. as well as by a proclivity for having to start from scratch......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunburyist Posted September 11, 2009 Author Share Posted September 11, 2009 No surprises there - are you related to SmokinAl? I was going to ask actually, if there are any pros out there do they often make this kind of mistake. I guess not..which is how they make money doing it This is going to end up being about a 6 week project... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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