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wonderful a very good box
 

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Greg,

That's a pretty box. So how do you folks do the tops with that curvy stuff? I'm guessing you build a regular-ish box, secure the lid with tape, and then get after it with a chainsaw or angle grinder. Then sand through the grits. Am I close?

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Really well done. My first reaction was to want to reach out and touch it. The undulations you created in the wood are really compelling.
 

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rance,
That's pretty much it. I use a 4 1/2" angle grinder and entirely too much hand sanding. I draw an idea for a design on paper and when satisfied with the design I pencil it in on the box and grind away. I have a few that I was somewhat satisfied with and a couple that really got messed up and ended in the burn pile behind the barn. I just recently started making boxes after being impressed with the outstanding work of other Lumberjock boxmakers and craftsmen on this great website. I thrive on a good challenge and love being creative.
If you want to see the real good box creations look at this link
http://lumberjocks.com/Argyllshire
 

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Beautiful box!!
 

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Never met a bix I didn't like especially a box with walnut. And bloodwood for desert? Yum.
 

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Nice combo of woods and the waves are so neat, eye candy for sure..BC
 

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Excellent craftsmanship. The lines, contrast and finish are superb!
 

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It's good to see a fellow Who Dat representing. Awesome box!
 

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Wow! what a great looking box and ditto for the craftsmanship.
 

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Thanks for all the great encouragement. I'm definitely enjoying the building of these boxes. My wife and I are getting ready to drive down to Texas for the week. I wanted to wait until I finished this box before going and it worked out perfect cause today is our anniversary.
 

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Awesome box. Looks like fun to build

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I really like the top. Makes me think of sand dunes. I think I would like to try something like that when I get back to making boxes. Did you just glue a piece of walnut on top of the maple or is it inset?
 

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Great looking box, nice combo of woods and design of your lid, very artistic
 

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very nice
 

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Well done!! I have a soft spot for boxes and really like the wavy carved look. Having tried something similar myself, I can appreciate all the sanding that went into it!!!
 
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