Traveling Watch Box Redo!

Hello Everybody!

I feel like I've let y'all down on the Traveling Watch Box....Here's an update...

Well, I wasn't happy with the details of the original Traveling Watch Box.  So what did I do? I spent last night up until God knows when thinking about it...Then again on the drive to and from work.  That alone is two hours of thinking time! :)  I about thought it into the ground!

When I got home I threw on my "work clothes," shorts and a t-shirt (sometime a ball cap just to cover up my bald patch!  Never know who might come out to the boonies to see ya!), left my clothes lying in the floor and ran to studio to cut more chipboard for a total rehaul!  Don't get me started!! LOL! I think this is a much stronger, cleaner box.  It's made as I do most of my boxes by covering the chip with a single sheet of paper rather than "structure strips" this time around.

Here's the new improved uncompleted version I was able to get done tonight.

 

 

Here's what we are going for...A mini version of my G45 Audition Watch Case pictured below.  This mini will hold two watches, have a handle and several latches to enable you to toss it into luggage and pull it out in the hotel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

An Aside: Yep!  I'm a watch Freak!  I keep telling myself they are for my nephew when I go to Glory! That somehow makes it OK...right?

 

Let me start by at least giving you all something to gnaw on...I know there are quite a few of you who will just be able to take the measurements and run with it, so here we go...

I used med. weight chipboard for the Traveling Watch Box.  I wanted it to be beefy so each piece  is doubled in thickness.  Once the pieces were cut I taped it's mate back to back.

Here are the measurement for cutting the chipboard pieces.

Remember this is the doubled recipe!  :)

Exterior Box:

Left Side Top  2 - 3 x 6 inch pieces

Left Sides  4 - 3 x 4 3/8

Left Side Bottom  2 - 4 1/2 x 6

Middle Section 2 - 4 x 5 3/4

Right Side Top 2 - 7/8 x 6

Right Sides 4 - 7/8 x 4 3/8

Right Side Bottom 2 - 4 1/2 x 6

Interior Boxes: (not shown in picture above)

Small Tray Short Sides 4 - 7/8 x 3 5/8

Small Tray Long Sides 4 - 7/8 x 5 1/4

Small Tray Bottom  2 - 3 3/4 x 5 1/4

Watch Box Short Sides 4 - 2 7/8 x 3

Watch Box Long Sides 4 - 2 7/8 x 5 1/4

Watch Box Bottom 2 - 3 3/4 x 5 1/4

Sorry to draw this out for so long but it's all I can do at the moment.  Thanks for understanding!

Y'all have an excellent night!

Thanks for looking!

Jim

The Gentleman Crafter

 

 

Comments

[JudithC]

A Ha. Just when I have made my box and started to cover it you post another version... Ah well I will just have to make another one later. Thanks for posting this Jim Love your stuff, just beautiful and so inspiring

[Paul]

Ahh I just love to see a perfectionist at work and the thoughts behind him. I'm in awe. I wish I had that gift that you do. My "it'll do" attitude is the reason I'm not allowed to touch the DIY jobs in the house. I'll be the one who hits a nail in, with the back of a screwdriver rather than find a hammer lol. That's why this project and ALL your creations, look stunning. Pxx

[Cassandra]

Ow Jim, you poor thing! You sound a bit stressed out about this watch box and you are doing it all out of the goodness of your heart!
I say if people really want it, they will wait no matter how long it takes. I mean we do all have jobs as well and can't be crafting 24/7 (although we wish we could lol). Your stuff is sooooooooo worth the wait!
Take your time and remember to do things for you xo

[Seline]

Jim, it is very generous of you to buy all those watches for your nephew. And to try them out to make sure they work well before your nephew gets them is soooooo sweet of you! LOL Been there, done that, just not with watches! Stampartfloozy

[heidig]

Wow, that is a beefy box! I can't wait to see the finished version. Thanks for the measurements. Now I just need the paper!

[Kate]

This I awesome! Love what you did! What a watch collection! Good luck on the audition! I think you will make it all the way. Your art is amazing.

[LoriC]

Can't wait to see the end result! I always love how you dress things up. Isn't it horrible to be obsessed with something. It keeps your brain in shape!

[June-Marie (mermaid49)]

Hey Jim...thanks...going to make this one for my niece to hold some of her precious little items....btw...do you even have a life outside of work and scrappin!.....lol

[Shawn]

You could never let us down. Just look at what you gave us today! Looking forward to tackling this box. Enjoy the rest of your day. We'll still be here. :-)

[Lori]

I love watches, too! Can I just buy a box from you - it's beautiful!

[Barbara Albrecht]

I really have to laugh at the watch box...which I would use for something else other than watches. "Why?", you ask...I own 1...yes ONE watch...so I don't need a box for it...LOL!!! (and you know how much I need a laugh right now)

However...you can send me the "bad" version....I know I can find "stuff" to put in it. ;-P

Can't wait to see the finished updated version.