Where the **&$## are my keys??!!!

[Charles Freeborn]

Gauging interest in a handsome desk / dresser top box to hold your wallet and keys.
Script and racing stripes are laser engraved. Version shown is in Walnut. If there's ample response I'll do a run. Haven't run cost numbers yet but my seat of the pants guess is they'll come in around $125

[Amail]

Ooh, that's nice! Hinges look stout, joinery looks tough. Looks like a really solid box! I don't have the disposable cash for it, but I'm sure several here will. Good luck!

[ckelly78z]

My keys are in my pocket unless I am in bed....then they are next to me on the nightstand. The box looks like a quality built unit, and you shouldn't have much trouble selling some.

[Joe Bob]

Cool stuff, Maynard.....trade for product?

[daepp]

I'd be interested.

Everyone has an opinion, though; myself included. I think you'd sell a lot more if you could get beneath the 3 digit barrier.

[look 171]

Maybe Charles can provide two prices, one with finish one without so the buyers can oil, lacquer or fook it up themselves . Finishing those take time. Love the joint.

[rusnak]

I have an uploadable font that you might be interested in.

I'd trade you for advice on how to fix my favorite teak coffee tables that my friend's dog chewed up.

As far as feedback on the product, I think I'd prefer more room, say a small hallway table with a hidden drawer like one that you have to push to release.

[Crowbob]

I asked my girlfriend that same OP question.

She suggested I consult my colonoscopy guy.

[sixbanger]

Please don't send them to China to be made in order to lower the price.

[look 171]

Who's this guy? ^

[Charles Freeborn]

Thanks all!

Originally Posted by Joe Bob

Cool stuff, Maynard.....trade for product?

What do you have in mind?

Originally Posted by daepp

I'd be interested.

Everyone has an opinion, though; myself included. I think you'd sell a lot more if you could get beneath the 3 digit barrier.

Not without trimming the budget somewhere. Most likely place is to swap the solid wood top panel for a veneered one.

Originally Posted by look 171

Maybe Charles can provide two prices, one with finish one without so the buyers can oil, lacquer or fook it up themselves . Finishing those take time. Love the joint.

Nope. I pre-finish the insides and both top and bottom panels, so the finish is integral to the construction process. The corner joint is a "lock miter" which has enormous glue surface so it's exceptionally strong, but it's extremely fussy to set up the machine (shaper) to cut it accurately.

Originally Posted by rusnak

I have an uploadable font that you might be interested in.

I'd trade you for advice on how to fix my favorite teak coffee tables that my friend's dog chewed up.

As far as feedback on the product, I think I'd prefer more room, say a small hallway table with a hidden drawer like one that you have to push to release.

Can't say about the teak table - other than get out your glue and sander... The font I used is "Porsha". I'd be interested in a more accurate version.
I'm thinking a larger version too. This one was a sample run to try out the corner joint and to work out the engraving interface (production sequence). I'll work out one that's big enough for wallet, keys and cell phone, with a discreet slot for the phone charger cord to enter. I've done many hall tables - one of my favorite pieces too - just that's a much larger project... but maybe soon...

Originally Posted by sixbanger

Please don't send them to China to be made in order to lower the price.

Never happen. Handmade here in the US of domestic materials.

[87911jon]

Love the box, not loving the text as pictured... possible to offer a version sans text?

[Charles Freeborn]

Originally Posted by 87911jon

Love the box, not loving the text as pictured... possible to offer a version sans text?

Yes, will also offer other model numbers. I'm not going to use any badge or name that could get me into trouble with Porsche, though....

[Charles Freeborn]

Fooled around with the lettering, numbering. Interesting that the number 1 isn't the number character but is the letter "i" in lower case.
I'll also try changing the size of the lettering to about half it's size as shown to make it a little more subtle. May also try different colors in the lettering (this one is black) depending on the wood color. The fellow who does the engraving is a very talented sign maker, so we'll put our heads together to see where we can take it.

[wdfifteen]

Very nice work. I like it.

[Salty Springs]

Any pics or prices on the hall tables? Would love to have one!
Dave

[Rodsrsr]

I like it. I'm always misplacing my keys.

[Charles Freeborn]

Originally Posted by SCadaddle

Where are my keys? Usually atop the back of the chair behind the cushion with the peanut, cheese puff, pistachio, the stick and other coveted items when the Jaybird lived with me!

I've got a cat that could solve your lost keys problem....... !

[look 171]

The amount of work that's put into building the box and the cost of materials, that price is cheap. That includes the engraving and finishing. It all takes time. The actual run is fast but the set up takes 3 times as long. Its a good buy guys.

I have a 1/14" shaper that has been fired up one time in the past four to five years. I stop taking those jobs. It was used to make some custom entry doors. My door fab guy was booked solid, so I had to do it myself. When I grow up, I will get back into real woodworking like you.

[Mrmerlin]

nice looking box ,
I would suggest to remove key pictures,
as its quite possible to make duplicates from your pictures.
thus someone that you might not/ might know could be taking your machine for a test drive
EDIT photo shop can be used to change or obscure the key blade