The Cube

[Para]

I wanted something different and for my desk and didn't want it to look like every other wood box mod so....The Cube

Variable Volt with built in meter. The black switch turns the juice on and off to the meter so it only lights up when I want it to light up. I used the cheapo $7.50 vv chip/board and 16340 batteries. I've still got a little finishing work to do on the box, but I really like the way it turned out.

Since the meter will be on the bottom almost all the time I mounted it in a recess for protection. The button switch might not last, but I like the minimal look and if need be, access to change it out is easy. Cedar with several coats of Tung Oil and put a poly top coat for durability.

That's about it for this one. Need to think of some new projects now that this one is almost done.....

 

[slumgunner]

nice. you could hook up a clock and usb power for a usb passthru/ alarm clock lol

 

[seven]

The question is......

Does it play mp3's? Just playing

Looks good parall!!

sent from my rooted HD2

 

[AttyPops]

I love the woodwork with the tung oil/poly finish. Sweet looking working desk ornament.

 

[squirrel64]

That is beautiful work Parallex ! I was really inspired by your first cedar mod an started building this walnut box just to set on my desk. I had set it aside for a while and not fooled with it. Fitting 18650's on the other side. Really one of my first mods and I didn't think far enough ahead before I started. But just took a bunch of different ideas from many modders here and especially owe you for inspiration on the wooden box. Hope my next one looks half as good as your yours !!

Edit : I am starting a new one soon and doing away with this. Just velcro'd the board in there. Nothing glued permanent

 

[asdaq]

The black switch turns the juice on and off

My heart skipped a beat on that fragment

Charming mod Parallex, and beautiful woodwork. I don't see why the meter would usually be on the bottom, when in use wouldn't the atty point upwards? Being a cube, does the door allow for closing in different orientations, so the meter is upright?

 

[utak3r]

Love the wood finishing
How it lays in your hand?

 

[warbdan]

Another beautiful mod, Parallex2! Awesome finish.

 

[Para]

My heart skipped a beat on that fragment

Charming mod Parallex, and beautiful woodwork. I don't see why the meter would usually be on the bottom, when in use wouldn't the atty point upwards? Being a cube, does the door allow for closing in different orientations, so the meter is upright?

Since the wire leads to the meter are soldered on, the meter isn't fixed to the lid in case I need to get the lid out of the way. It's held in by friction so it's just a matter of popping it out and reversing.

Feels nice in the hand and, once again, that cheap chip does a really good job

The hardware is oriented the way it is to keep it as much out of sight as possible...no successful, but from a number of angles it looks like a plain wood cube...that's why the meter is on the bottom

 

[ec!gg]

Now I have to say, that is one interesting mod. The wood work is awesome too.

 

[Java_Az]

Nice job parallex you always do clean work. Professional looking. Whats your day job? I am guessing a skilled trade.

 

[Uma]

Beautiful mod OP!

 

[gormly]

I wanted something different and for my desk and didn't want it to look like every other wood box mod so....The Cube

Variable Volt with built in meter. The black switch turns the juice on and off to the meter so it only lights up when I want it to light up. I used the cheapo $7.50 vv chip/board and 16340 batteries. I've still got a little finishing work to do on the box, but I really like the way it turned out.

Since the meter will be on the bottom almost all the time I mounted it in a recess for protection. The button switch might not last, but I like the minimal look and if need be, access to change it out is easy. Cedar with several coats of Tung Oil and put a poly top coat for durability.

That's about it for this one. Need to think of some new projects now that this one is almost done.....

Do you know where I might pick up a hand sized box, yours is SO nice I am inspired to make one that I can hold!
I am not good with wood so it would need to be an actual rectangle.

 

[Eddie.Willers]

That, Sir, is one fine looking piece of work!

 

[Youssefa]

That is awsome....did you make the bos from scratch?

 

[QueenofHearts]

Hey Para, The Red Queen Loves "The Cube"!!! Queen Would Love To Etch One, And Then Paint It With Gold, Enamel Paint To Make It Look Like "The Hell Raiser", Puzzle Box... Ya could also paint one to look like a "Rubic's Cube" to travel with too...

 

[hairball]

I love the whole idea behind it. If you worked in a place that didn't allow vaping, it kinda resembles a small clock. Beautiful work.

 

[boban]

your hipster box is one of cooler mods i´ve seen on internet, great work Para!

 

[r2ricks]

With out question . First class