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Old 08-02-2014, 09:09 AM
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Wooden box for my scope

I've been dressing some old floorboards I pulled out of a brothel (or "whoreboards" as the 17 yr old has nicknamed them!)

First project has been to make a scope for the scope.

A few more coats of varnish and a cradle for the scope to sit on and it should be done.

Here's a few progress shots

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Old 08-02-2014, 09:12 AM
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Another photo

Note- seems like the iPad likes to display the thumbnails upside down but the full picture the right way round...?
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Old 08-02-2014, 09:15 AM
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Old 08-02-2014, 09:24 AM
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Looks solid and heavy! I made mine out of 9mm ply.

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Old 08-02-2014, 09:55 AM
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Actually not that heavy.

Here's the timber i started with - 1" boards buzzed down to 15mm
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Old 08-02-2014, 11:15 AM
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Looks great ! Was the first pic taken in the US?
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