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Very nice. Did you have any problems with the Padauk bleading into the maple? I have had a problem expecially when sanding. Once the sawdust gets on the maple it is hard to remove it.

-- "A goal without a plan is a wish."

Great box, Greg!

I guess you’ll have to make an ugly one if you want to keep it for yourself. :-)

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

What a great box! I love the stripes and the figured top.

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I have had that problem in the past, especially in the end grain. I found if I keep going through the grits down to 220 or 320 if I’m using an oil finish and use my shopvac to remove the dust. I try real hard not to wipe it into the grain.

-- Greg - Charles Town, WV

I like the molded edge on the box top.

Thanks for sharing

-- Kip Northern Illinois ( If you don't know where your goin any road will take you there) George Harrison

Beautiful creation.

Padauk is correct, I looked it up, because I was curious.

Picture is from Wikipedia.

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Beautiful!!!

-- Dennis Zongker

Great looking box Gregg….and great choice of woods! Thanks for posting it.

-- Martin, Kansas

Excellent job Greg. Great design.

-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python

Just plain beautiful Greg. Thanks so much for the post and I’m glad you are “back”.

-- Only the Shadow knows....................

Beautiful work Greg!

-- Odie, Confucius say, "He who laughs at one's self is BUTT of joke". http://woodstermangotwood.blogspot.com/ (my funny blog)

the maple to awesome, looks great the way you matched it against the red paduck

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

nice boxes greg

-- ~ Inspiring those who inspire me ~

it’s ok…..i guess. Just Kidding. That is awesome and yes, your photography is getting much better.

-- Adrian ..... The 11th Commandment...."Thou Shalt Not Buy A Wobble Dado"

Love this box!

-- "That Government is Best that Governs The Least."-Jefferson

Gorgeous box Greg. I look forward to seeing your box, after you out do your wife’s. Thanks for sharing.

-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.

Beautiful box, The figured maple is just beautiful. Great job.

Woody.

-- Woody, UK

I`m glad you are back. This is a great one to come back with.
The design and execution is something.
Thanks for sharing.

-- ''Carry on my wayward son''

welcome back :) It must feel good to be home haha
gorgeous box… absolutely gorgeous.
I’d be wanting it for myself as well, I have to admit.

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

Hi Greg;

It’s a great compliment to have your wife claim it as her own, and I don’t blame her!

You did a great job, from choosing the woods, designing the box, and making it.

This is very fine work.

Lee

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Greg great job. Look like the new tools has improved your working ability. LOL

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Hey Greg. The box looks great. Enjoyed seeing you while you were in TN. Hope you make it back soon.

-- Pyromedic602, free wood is always good wood

Very nicely done!

-- "They who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night." ~ Edgar Allan Poe