Classic chip carved box ready for a finish

WOW. That’s is super super nice! I am jealous of your talent with the knife.

-- Kerry Drake, Loudon NH, http://thenickedfinger.wordpress.com/

Thanks, Kerry!
I think his son will be very happy with this box and appreciate it more as he grows older. I’ve carved boxes for his other two kids for their 13th bd. Their dad knows how to make becoming a teen special!

-- Marty, https://www.MyChipCarving.com, 866-444-6996

that is beautiful… so clean ..

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Marty,
Very nice work. Very nice indeed.
Roger

-- "Everybody makes mistakes. A craftsman always fixes them." (Monty Kennedy, "The Checkering and Carving of Gunstocks", 1952)

that’s a saweeeeet looken box.

-- Ike, Big Daddies Woodshop, http://www.icombadaniels@yahoo.com

Thanks for the encouragement, everyone!

-- Marty, https://www.MyChipCarving.com, 866-444-6996

That is some beautiful work. Makes me want to dig out my chip carving stuff and dust it off. Those are some very nice looking borders….and I really like the pattern. Making an inlayed chip carved box is one of the items on my wish to do list…..I just need to allocate some time to learning and practicing the cuts…

I’m sure the youngster will enjoy the gift….it is very special.

-- Woodworking.....My small slice of heaven!

Marty,

Your work is spectacular! You WILL post it when it is finished? YES!? I dream of some day being able to carve like that (but I’m an old lady already and haven’t even begun learning). ;-(

L/W

-- Jesus is the ONLY reason for ANY season.

This box and his brother’s are complete. All finish is sprayed using an airbrush. Two coats sanding sealer, amber shellac until desired color is uniform, two coats satin lacquer. I’ll mail them to the boy’s dad and he can hide them away until they turn 13.

-- Marty, https://www.MyChipCarving.com, 866-444-6996

Marty,

Thanks for showing the finished boxes. They certainly will be an heirloom!

L/W

-- Jesus is the ONLY reason for ANY season.