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I need a box... a particular box

A box with artwork/text relating to a shotgun preferably with the Beretta brand on it somewhere. Something along the lines of a Field and Stream box would work as well. I want to make a cbg uke with it for a Christmas gift for my father in law. He's into sporting clays and expressed an interest in another uke I was working on. If you've got anything along those lines I would be interested in looking.

I'd be willing to make a trade for a bowl with a figured wood lid and a turned neck similar to what I've been making (www.bluesbowls.com) or to pay a reasonable price for the box out right. Let me know if you have such an animal and are willing to part with it.

Thanks

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Permalink Reply by Erik Ryman on October 14, 2009 at 2:41am

I haven't got a box (sorry) but have to say the blues bowls are excellent looking...

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Permalink Reply by Tres Seaver on October 14, 2009 at 2:55am

Raymond, I don't have or know of such a box, but thought maybe you might consider taking an existing box and doing some appliqué with it (e.g., from a F&S or Outdoor Life ad).

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Permalink Reply by Paul Doug on October 14, 2009 at 3:02am

Might do a search on e-bay for "Tins" there are all kinds of tin signs for sale and many related to hunting sports and gun adds. One might work as a top to a box. Or, get some of that decal paper and print a picture you like and attach to the top of a box.

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Permalink Reply by Jkevn on October 14, 2009 at 3:02am

A start maybe...

http://cgi.ebay.com/FIELD-AND-STREAM-POCKET-WATCH-KNIFE-SET-WOODEN-...

http://cgi.ebay.com/Springfield-1911-Single-Handgun-Pistol-Wooden-B...

http://cgi.ebay.com/FIELD-STREAM-GOLF-TOOL-WATCH-SET-IN-WOOD-BOX-NE...

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Permalink Reply by Wray on October 14, 2009 at 3:53am

Man I sure wish I had a box like you need ! Those are truly beautiful instruments, great job Raymond in coming up with that style. Wray

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Permalink Reply by Tim on October 14, 2009 at 4:10am

http://cgi.ebay.com/Colt-Python-Pistol-Box_W0QQitemZ320435293368QQc...
that could be cool

for my first build i am actualy using a gun cleaning kit box. the cigar boxes i have just didnt have the right feel when i started playing around and planning.

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Permalink Reply by Mortimer Snerd on October 14, 2009 at 5:26am

You may want to find a Beretta logo, and glue it to the lid of a plain box.

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Permalink Reply by Raymond Overman on October 15, 2009 at 1:18am

Thanks for all the suggestions guys. I'm considering my options. I was thinking about talking to a friend with a laser engraver if I can't find an original box.

The applique technique might be what I end up with. I'm just hoping I can figure out a way to transfer just the logo so that the white space is wood. When I get it figured out and made, I'll be sure to post some pictures.

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Permalink Reply by Daniel Messer on October 15, 2009 at 4:15am

Maybe try a waterslide decal of the image. That might work for you.

Raymond Overman said:

Thanks for all the suggestions guys. I'm considering my options. I was thinking about talking to a friend with a laser engraver if I can't find an original box.

The applique technique might be what I end up with. I'm just hoping I can figure out a way to transfer just the logo so that the white space is wood. When I get it figured out and made, I'll be sure to post some pictures.

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Permalink Reply by Raymond Overman on October 16, 2009 at 2:03am

I talked to a guy last night that has a laser. He says he can get what I need up to 12 x 24. That should do it. Now I get to build the box. Thanks for all of your suggestions.