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Arched-Top Keepsake Box

Blog entry by John Nixon posted 749 days ago 1485 reads 4 times favorited 16 comments Add to Favorites Watch

I just finished a video that details the construction of a neat little box I made for my wife as an anniversary gift.

This box has some unique features that make it special. Check out the video and leave a comment on the site and let me know what you think of the project.

The video can be accessed here:
http://www.eaglelakewoodworking.com/post/Keepsake-Box-Cocobolo.aspx

I actually made two of this style box (one as prototype). Here’s a link to the photo galleries of each box:

Cocobolo Keepsake Box Photo Gallery:
http://www.eaglelakewoodworking.com/post/Keepsake-Box-Cocobolo.aspx

Oak Keepsake Box Photo Gallery:
http://www.eaglelakewoodworking.com/post/Keepsake-Box-Oak.aspx

Here’s a few Pictures of the two boxes:
p1
p2
p3

p5
p6
p7

Thanks for checking this blog out!
John

-- John Nixon - Buffalo, NY - http://www.EagleLakeWoodworking.com


16 comments so far

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Karson

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posted 749 days ago

A great looking box John. They are beautiful.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

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Douglas Bordner

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posted 749 days ago

Nice work, the top is really special and the quadrants really make it better still.

-- "Bordnerizing" perfectly good lumber for over a decade.

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Todd A. Clippinger

5631 posts in 992 days


posted 749 days ago

These are just striking.

-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com

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mot

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posted 749 days ago

Really a nice box, John. I’m just headed to watch the video.

-- You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation. (Plato)

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Todd A. Clippinger

5631 posts in 992 days


posted 749 days ago

I went to watch the video and started checking out your site. It’s great and I need to spend a little time over there.

-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com

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mot

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posted 749 days ago

John, a great video tutorial on making that box. You continue to meet a high standard that you have met for yourself. Thanks, it was good video!

-- You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation. (Plato)

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cajunpen

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posted 749 days ago

That is a very informative and well done video on a great project. I also like your motorized router lift. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/

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John Nixon

167 posts in 956 days


posted 748 days ago

Thanks guys!
I apprecite all of you checking out the video or pictures and commenting. I love sharing my work and techniques, and having friendly fellow Lumberjocks to share it with is great!

-- John Nixon - Buffalo, NY - http://www.EagleLakeWoodworking.com

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jockmike2

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posted 748 days ago

As someone we all know would say “blimey, now thats a great lookin box, and you all know I like boxes” LOL, really though, thats a beautiful box, nice job. mike

-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com

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Andy

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posted 748 days ago

Thats quite a project John. It has the look of a seamans chest.Your joinery is very well done.

-- " If I can make it,so can you" Andy in Oregon

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furnitologist

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posted 748 days ago

Hey John…......excellent video. I love watching your command of your tools.

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shaun

360 posts in 798 days


posted 748 days ago

this is one for the favorites. I’ll be needing to bookmark your website too!

-- I've cut that board three times and it's still too short!

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barry barry more

2 posts in 748 days


posted 748 days ago

hello im a joke yay
i love ur wood

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John Nixon

167 posts in 956 days


posted 745 days ago

The quote of the Blog was JockMike’s paraphrase of the box lover.
Thanks to everyone for checking out the blog pictures and/or video!!!

-- John Nixon - Buffalo, NY - http://www.EagleLakeWoodworking.com

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Mark Mazzo

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posted 745 days ago

John,

Very nice boxes and video production. The end products look great! I’ll bet your wife was very please with the gift.

-- Mark, Webster New York, Visit my website at http://thecraftsmanspath.com

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DAN

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posted 745 days ago

both are great. hard to choose which one I like best.

-- work from your heart and your spirit will live forever

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