Sand_Storm
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Depends on whether the varnish is water or solvent based. Water based should be ok, solvent based would most likely cause the ink to run
Hellraiser Puzzle Box
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Depends on whether the varnish is water or solvent based. Water based should be ok, solvent based would most likely cause the ink to run
bradisdrab
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I see a seller from Brazil on ebay currently selling a movable resin box, definitely doesn't look to be as high of quality as the ones here, but I'm curious if anyone has experience with them;
Hellraiser Lament Configuration Puzzle Box | eBay
Hellraiser Lament Configuration Puzzle Box | eBay
WelshSith
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Have to say I agree, that box looks bad (and not in the good way 
). I have a solid walnut box with stunning etched brass panels that has the same movement as that resin one and it cost me a lot less than $180 (also on eBay, though about 12 years ago now!). Good ones do still come up now and again, I'd hold out for one....
). I have a solid walnut box with stunning etched brass panels that has the same movement as that resin one and it cost me a lot less than $180 (also on eBay, though about 12 years ago now!). Good ones do still come up now and again, I'd hold out for one....
TheDarkPope
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I'm currently working on that same design. Of course it won't be made of whatever that is made of, but instead, of mahogany. I was thinking of doing a separate WIP thread, but haven't done so yet. Here is version 1.0 - first attempt.
Sizes weren't cut correctly. Angles were off. It's taller than it is wide. Basically a bunch of goofs that could've been corrected had I known what I was doing Once I make some jigs and get the angles correct, I should be able to reproduce them without too much hassle.
Sizes weren't cut correctly. Angles were off. It's taller than it is wide. Basically a bunch of goofs that could've been corrected had I known what I was doing
Once I make some jigs and get the angles correct, I should be able to reproduce them without too much hassle.
Cool! It's a start!
jimmydellamorte
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WickedBanshee
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Oh wow! Very cool, I love the black and silver!
You can see my giant 12"X12" Puzzle Box and Pinhead here....go on, you know you want to see
http://wickedbanshee55.deviantart.com/
You can see my giant 12"X12" Puzzle Box and Pinhead here....go on, you know you want to see
http://wickedbanshee55.deviantart.com/
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TheDarkPope
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That's not a silly question at all. I can't give an absolute answer, but I can give some ideas.
First is that the metal is wildly thin - .005 inch. It doesn't take much to bend the pieces, and if they get a crease, or bent just enough out of flat, they will never be straight again - and the crease will always be seen. That's my guess as to why a mill would be out. It may be possible, as I'm not a CNC milling guy, that would be my guess.
I've worked with doing some etching and cutting on acrylic with lasers and my guess would be 2 things. The first is that the more common lasers are not capable of cutting metal. The ones that do are really expensive, and therefore cost prohibitive. If metal cutting with a laser is anything like cutting acrylic, the edges may need cleanup. Brass that thin doesn't clean up very well.
Since I do know photoetching, I can say that it produces clean edges as well as keeping the metal thin and unbent. The cost of startup and equipment for photoetching is very low in comparison to the other options. That usually makes the pieces cheaper on the buying end.
First is that the metal is wildly thin - .005 inch. It doesn't take much to bend the pieces, and if they get a crease, or bent just enough out of flat, they will never be straight again - and the crease will always be seen. That's my guess as to why a mill would be out. It may be possible, as I'm not a CNC milling guy, that would be my guess.
I've worked with doing some etching and cutting on acrylic with lasers and my guess would be 2 things. The first is that the more common lasers are not capable of cutting metal. The ones that do are really expensive, and therefore cost prohibitive. If metal cutting with a laser is anything like cutting acrylic, the edges may need cleanup. Brass that thin doesn't clean up very well.
Since I do know photoetching, I can say that it produces clean edges as well as keeping the metal thin and unbent. The cost of startup and equipment for photoetching is very low in comparison to the other options. That usually makes the pieces cheaper on the buying end.
I have the plastic kit made by Screaming from many years back. But if I ever upgrade it is go with puzzle box maker.
I recently ordered the music box version from Pyramid Gallaries but the wait time is a few weeks so not here yet, I'll post pics when it arrives.
Looks great! Just like how the box would look like, after it's saved from that fire... Great that it still works, too...
Shataan
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Thx. I was going for the look of something old, as apposed to a Box that looks brand new. It seemed appropriate considering when it was actually supposed to have been made..... all those years ago. And considering how many hands it would have passed through during its history. ;p
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Danhorse
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Thanks man. I have been thinking about this and as a i need a new project to get my teeth into, I have decided to make my own, maybe some variations too. I see that Xane had the plate schematics for anyone to use but cannot locate them - can anyone help please?
The UK has no native box makers as far as I can tell, so its possible I could provide them for sale over here once I have perfected the process.
Are you thinking of metal etching?
