Completed the American Arts-and-Crafts-style octagonal waste paper basket project. The wood is quarter-sawn white oak. The bands and upholstery tacks are copper.
It's based on a similar antique original. I didn't have any plans, just photos.
About 15 1/2 in (39.4 cm) high, 12 in (30.5 cm) across, and 12 3/4 in (32.4 cm) diameter.
Learned a few things on this project. This was my first time working with and aging copper. I'm happy how it came out.
@Jason844 👍🏼 Excellent work with a great looking result.
One question : what is the purpose of those nails on the inside of each board?
Yes, the nails at the top are an attempt to hold a plastic bag as a liner. Not going well so far.
The bottom is a glue-up of 3 pieces of white oak.
I don't know the weight. The boards are 1/2-inch (12.7mm) thick. So it has some heft but not excessive.
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@infryq Thank you!
The nails aren't working for hanging a plastic bag. Don't know what might work better other than a separate liner. Or clear plastic trash bags.
Do differently? Locate the bottom panel a little lower. Make the decorative cuts on the sides more uniforms (same distance from the top as from the bottom). Use 2 sets of straps per band so the joints are uniform on each side (2 joints per band instead of one). Round or angle the end of the bands.
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Not a bad result for working from photos of an antique original and not having any plans (or instructions).
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