Wood Working Plan

I havent had a chance to work on the case in the last couple of days but I was able to get to Sketchup last night and make a drawing of it.  There was a definite learning curve but Im finding that it really helps with the design process.  I was able to figure out some of the dimensions much easier and even found a design element to add.  Im hoping to get some work done on it this weekend and plan on having a new vlog update tomorrow night.  In the meantime I posted the sketchup file in the download section.  Feel free to download it and let me know what you think!

I was gone most of last week on vacation so I didnt get to work on the case much but I got a lot done the last couple of days.  I stopped by Rockler and picked up 2 hinges, 2 clasps, and a handle for it.  I go them all in bronze because that was the only color that I could find all the pieces in.  I would have preferred the aged nickel but oh well.  The outside of the case has 3 coats of Danish oil and now 2 coats of Polyurethane.  The inside tray has 2 coats of Danish oil that needs 1 more day of drying time.  It will then get 2 coats of poly as well.  I trimmed the Lego plates down to fit the inside of the case and have some self adhesive sheets of felt for the insides of the case and the bottom of the tray.  Everything should be ready for my sons party on Saturday.  If all goes according to plan I should have a video out on Monday for the project.