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Bruce Edgar
Greentree, Quirindi, NSW
The Joey Box
Birdseye river redgum
380 L x 230 W x 165 D
A lockable jewellery
box made of kiln dried birdseye river
redgum. The timber was sourced from Cockatoo
Creek Timbers, Dundurrabin, via Dorrigo
NSW. The concept of the project was to
construct a useful box, by hand, using
natural Australian timber.
I understand the river redgum grew on
the banks of the Namoi River in North
Western NSW and that the death of the
timber was believed to have been caused
by the extensive use of agricultural chemicals
in the area.
The top left hand front edge of the box
incorporates a rippled natural feature
of the timber.
The box is constructed by hand with hand-made
dovetails.
Glue:
Garrett Wade 202 GF.
Finish:
Danish oil.
The top and bottom trays measure 345 x
200 x 30mm.
The bottom tray has five compartments
for bangles and necklaces. The top tray
holds eighteen rings (nine each end) in
two removable compartments. Each 40mm
wide plus twelve compartments for other
assorted items. Below the bottom tray
there is a clearance of 40mm for extra
storage.
The right hand rear foot has a 90 degree
movement security key recess.
Photos: Web Computers,
Quirindi
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