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Otis · 19 June 2006, 10:00 PM

Finally, finally had some spare time, accumulated over several weekends, and decided to build myself a box for some of my bits & pieces. Well, build is a little bit generous, it was more like re-build. It's been ages since I've done anything with my hands, so it was fun to get crafty again. The finished product is far from perfect (so was the original box, as a matter of fact!), but it doesn't really matter. Had fun doing it!

Before

After a sand, re-stain, re-oil and building all the interior shelves etc.

And some of the family in their new home. There's some older watches I never wear under the front shelf, as well as all the extra straps, tools, links etc.

Eat your heart out messrs. Buben & Zorweg!

Now all I need is somewhere to store the old boxes, manuals, cards....

Prince · 19 June 2006, 10:08 PM

Very nice job, Otis. A superb finish on the box!!!

padi56 · 19 June 2006, 10:20 PM

Excellent work Otis new life to a broken box,and much more pleasure
knowing you done the work yourself.

Rockrolex · 19 June 2006, 10:29 PM

Very nice, Otis. Beautiful finish on that wood.

Now would like to come over to my place. I've got a few projects that need doing.

19 June 2006, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Very nice, Otis. Beautiful finish on that wood.

Now would like to come over to my place. I've got a few projects that need doing.

Yeah, I have a century old oak table that needs some TLC. I'll supply the beer!

Great job, btw!

gforce · 20 June 2006, 12:39 AM

damn.. I want one!

JJ Irani · 20 June 2006, 04:48 AM

Excellent work, Otis...now all that box needs is a new Rolex !!

mamas · 20 June 2006, 05:14 AM

good work and nice watches !

mailman · 20 June 2006, 07:48 AM

Excellent work Otis.

Nice watches too.

Otis · 20 June 2006, 08:45 AM

Thanks guys!

I was pleasantly surprised myself by how well the finish came up, especially after about 20 coats of danish oil!
I'd love to do some more woodworking, but I just don't have the time.
It's terrible, i can start something, then i run out of weekend and it doesn't get finished until 3 weeks later

Hmmm...oak table eh? sounds nice. Supply the beer and an airfare & i'll do it!

And JJ....don't tempt me even more! I'm in limbo at the moment, can't decide between 3 watches, so I'm going to leave it for a while, and see what I like in a few months. Maybe I'll be able to get more then one then.

Prince · 20 June 2006, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Otis

...It's terrible, i can start something, then i run out of weekend and it doesn't get finished until 3 weeks later

...

LOL - been there, not done that!!!

19 June 2006, 10:00 PM	#1
Otis "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Real Name: Urs Location: QLD AU Watch: Omega x 2 Posts: 2,046	Build me a box! Finally, finally had some spare time, accumulated over several weekends, and decided to build myself a box for some of my bits & pieces. Well, build is a little bit generous, it was more like re-build. It's been ages since I've done anything with my hands, so it was fun to get crafty again. The finished product is far from perfect (so was the original box, as a matter of fact!), but it doesn't really matter. Had fun doing it! Before After a sand, re-stain, re-oil and building all the interior shelves etc. And some of the family in their new home. There's some older watches I never wear under the front shelf, as well as all the extra straps, tools, links etc. Eat your heart out messrs. Buben & Zorweg! Now all I need is somewhere to store the old boxes, manuals, cards.... __________________ Rock the Casbah!

19 June 2006, 10:08 PM	#2
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	Very nice job, Otis. A superb finish on the box!!! __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

19 June 2006, 10:20 PM	#3
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,018	Excellent work Otis new life to a broken box,and much more pleasure knowing you done the work yourself. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

19 June 2006, 10:29 PM	#4
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,936	Very nice, Otis. Beautiful finish on that wood. Now would like to come over to my place. I've got a few projects that need doing. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

20 June 2006, 12:39 AM	#6
gforce "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Real Name: Gabriel Location: las vegas Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 425	damn.. I want one! __________________ -GFORCE SEA-DWELLER 4000 ft = 1220 m BTS TATTOOS

20 June 2006, 04:48 AM	#7
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Excellent work, Otis...now all that box needs is a new Rolex !! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

20 June 2006, 05:14 AM	#8
mamas "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 792	good work and nice watches !

20 June 2006, 07:48 AM	#9
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,501	Excellent work Otis. Nice watches too.

20 June 2006, 08:45 AM	#10
Otis "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Real Name: Urs Location: QLD AU Watch: Omega x 2 Posts: 2,046	Thanks guys! I was pleasantly surprised myself by how well the finish came up, especially after about 20 coats of danish oil! I'd love to do some more woodworking, but I just don't have the time. It's terrible, i can start something, then i run out of weekend and it doesn't get finished until 3 weeks later Hmmm...oak table eh? sounds nice. Supply the beer and an airfare & i'll do it! And JJ....don't tempt me even more! I'm in limbo at the moment, can't decide between 3 watches, so I'm going to leave it for a while, and see what I like in a few months. Maybe I'll be able to get more then one then. __________________ Rock the Casbah!

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