Captains Log Steambook

This is a Steampunk inspired paper note receptacle perfect for using ink or other products to  make a mark for future referral back to. We all need a place to keep our plans for overworld domination, now you can have one! This sea weathered steam punk Captains log book will let you keep track of where you have been, so you never have to go back and also plans or maps or even recipes for home made smoke bombs. Whatever it is, you now have a proper place to keep track of it. 

Step 1 Materials:

Build Materials:

1/4"x6"x2' Red Oak. - $6
Brass hinges-aged - $3 
Round slot head brass screws - $2
Brass corner pieces - $1
Post Screws/ Chicago Screws - $5
Leather FREE- take apart a purse
Glue - Gorilla glue from around the "shop"
Paint - $7 Hammered Copper
Sandpaper - had around the "shop"
Paper to fill. 


Shop Materials:

Drill
Saw
Square
Clamps
Pen/ pencil 
Sharpie/black paint
Brush for glue/ toothpick 
Utility knife/Blade to cut leather
Screwdriver- for assembly/ dis-assembly 

Age Brass:

Sandpaper
Acetone
Vinegar 
Salt

Comments

[Winged Fist]

This is a great design and very attractive finished product. I saw a book that looks almost exactly like this in the NYC Police Museum. It's a hundred year log book. So you did a great job on antiquating this, if it looks just like one that's really 100 years old!

[bryanwithaytx]

SWEETNESS!!! Very cool~ thanks, I would love to see pix of that log-book :)

[sperry10]

Love this project! What did you use for the corner pieces in this build? Looking at the pieces in the parts list, I can't see how they would look like the finished project corners... It looks like you used something else?

[bryanwithaytx]

The corners were cheap metal corner covers that I colored with a black sharpie and then sanded back off~ think they were like $1 at Michael's or something~~ hope this helps! :)

[carnivalesque]

This is so awesome. Seriously awesome. <3 LOVE IT.

[Thees]

Have you ever tried tea dying paper before? It gives paper an aged look and I think it would go great with this!

[bryanwithaytx]

I have not tried it yet but will when I put a refill in there~ thanks!!

[GailC]

You can also use instant coffee...and to give a different effect you could burn the edges of the paper...kind of looks cool..if you're going with that effect.

[poppiesbirchtree]

Hey I love it! especially the aged hinges, very creative idea! Looking forward to seeing more!!!!!!

[tommyt755]

Great job! Especially for your first effort. Looking forward to seeing more projects from you soon.

[Kaptain Kool]

SWEET!

[lewis.sa]

The perfect accessory for any mad scientist...or in my case, mad pirate. Excellent craftsmanship and attention to detail!

[WalScrap]

Very nice and well built.
You could have prepared tea, put the papers in, let them dry, and put them afterwards in your log...
One question : where did you find the ''Brass hinges-aged - $3'' ?
I know where I can find brass-hinges, but do you have any advice on how to make them look old ??

[bryanwithaytx]

In Step 5 I have detailed how I aged my brass. -old paper, the one thing I forgot!!

[WalScrap]

Thanks, I should have read better.
Brilliant !
What is next project ??

[valhallas_end]

That looks quite good, and very well built. I like it. Kudos.