Found this at a local antique store. Being fond of boxes and the 1-buck price it flew home with us. I thought at first it was a recipe box but after getting it home, I noticed that the hinges aren't on the same side as all the others I've seen. Soooo, it becomes a little reel display. Refinishing is in progress. I'll post when it's done.
I've been wanting to make a reel box and I think this will be a small-scale model to ponder about.
If anybody has seen one like it and knows what its original purpose was, I'd like to know. My guess is it's part of a set of various-sized boxes that were inside of a bigger box.
BTW, not making fun of Little Reels...it a Little BOX...for...well, you know....those.
Great Re- Purposing of an Old Item there.
I bet it was a Recipe Box and quite well built with the hinges put in that way.
Here is one Quite Similar on Etsy
(https://i.etsystatic.com/34272421/r/il/6efd5a/3744774810/il_794xN.3744774810_qak9.jpg)
Looks like an original old reel display box to me! 😁
I vote reel display. Dominick
I like it ! I would have paid twice as much for it...
I had a chair w/ similar design, that flipped up / unfolded into a step-ladder
box looks strong enough for that, but too small
Sounds like a high school wood shop reunion recipe box / scroll saw box and the convertible chair / ladder
I'm thinking recipe box, but it's sure making a cool reel display box!
All finished, loaded, and parked.
Looks great!
Nice display.
Best, Fred
Nice. A pleasant look back before going out the door into the "reel" world.
I like the look of the drift wood lure display !!!
Thanks! Bingo's, Humps, Mirrolures, etc. The wood comes from the beach. Pretty versatile to use inside or out in the landscape.
Nice job !
About time we've had a plinth thread around here again!
The Man
Showed it to the wife and she loves the display. Me too! Bill
If driftwood is preferred for inside use, I strongly suggest pressure washing, then let it dry in the sun. There's a thin layer of stuff on it from being in the water. The pressure may also carve out the soft wood between the grain and add texture. You can stain it, but it usually comes out pretty dark.
If you get it from the beach, keep in mind that it is salty inside. Metal hardware that penetrates the wood will eventually experience some corrosion.
If you're crafty, it's fun to work with and usually plentiful...just gotta spend some time at the beach and use your imagination.
Here's the "B" side of the larger one. The texture comes from being burned, then washed out to sea, then it found me.
Quote from: Reeltyme on August 05, 2022, 11:11:27 PMLooks like an original old reel display box to me! 😁
;D
I like cool boxes too. I justify them to my wife by calling them "a useful sort of box to put things in", after Winnie the Pooh. :) That one does make a nice display box. Nice find.