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Curly Maple & Purpleheart Jewelry Box

Project by majeagle1 posted 386 days ago 1284 views 8 times favorited 19 comments Add to Favorites Watch

This is a smaller version that I am making. I really love working with Curly Maple, especially when you can find a piece that has a curl that really pops out. This box is also finished with Watco Danish oil and Black Bison wax and lined with suede cloth. Dimensions: 9×6 x 3

-- Gene, Majestic Eagle Woodworks, http://majesticeagleww.etsy.com/, http://www.flickr.com/photos/majesticeagle/


19 comments so far

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Douglas Bordner

3421 posts in 958 days


posted 386 days ago

Very nice. You do some fine work. Gotta love that maple.

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

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ChicoWoodnut

895 posts in 709 days


posted 386 days ago

That is one sweet looking box. I have a few pieces of figured maple left over from a cabinet. Maybe just the right thing for those left overs.

Thanks for the post.

-- Scott - Chico California http://chicowoodnut.home.comcast.net

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Dominic Vanacora

504 posts in 763 days


posted 386 days ago

From the pictures you have taken it looks perfect. The wood blend together as if there were grown just for you’re box. Nice project. What a great gift.

-- Dominic, Trinity, Florida...Lets be safe out there.

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Woodhacker

1145 posts in 617 days


posted 386 days ago

Very nice Gene. I’ve also used the maple/purpleheart combination.

Thanks for posting it.

-- Martin, Kansas

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brianinpa

1365 posts in 617 days


posted 386 days ago

Great looking box with the contrasting colors. I have been looking at purple heart at my local WoodCraft, but I guess it is time to buy some and use it.

-- Brian, Lebanon PA, If you aren’t having fun doing it, find something else to do.

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darryl

1392 posts in 1220 days


posted 386 days ago

the contrasting colors do look fantastic.
I really like the look of the splines.
I also like the design of the handle for the lid.
nice work.

-- www.darrylmasterson.com ~ www.darrylmasterson.etsy.com

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woodworm

8219 posts in 484 days


posted 386 days ago

Deserves the name majestic !

-- masrol, kuala lumpur, MY.

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trifern

7894 posts in 661 days


posted 386 days ago

Excellent choice of materials. Nice design and craftsmanship. Thanks for sharing.

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

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davidtheboxmaker

372 posts in 699 days


posted 386 days ago

That’s a very nice box. Good choice of wood and design, and then well made.

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thetimberkid

1944 posts in 597 days


posted 386 days ago

Very nice box!

Thanks for the post

Callum

-- For wood working podcasts with a twist check out http://thetimberkid.com/

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Randy

64 posts in 567 days


posted 386 days ago

That that is really awesome! I really love the Walnut and the little walnut keys in the corners.

-- If you have gone through a whole day without learning something new, you wasted it.

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Bartee

14 posts in 638 days


posted 385 days ago

Excellent work..

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jockmike2

7302 posts in 1140 days


posted 385 days ago

Very nice bunch of boxes, an expert I know says they are one of the hardest things to make right, I agree with him. You’ve done an exquisite job on all.

-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com

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John Gray

1753 posts in 779 days


posted 385 days ago

You make beautiful boxes! THANKS for the post.

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

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woodyone

234 posts in 485 days


posted 385 days ago

beautiful, well done.

Woody.

-- Woody, UK

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Blake

2755 posts in 768 days


posted 385 days ago

Your boxes are beautiful. Really nice work. I love working with curly maple too.

-- Check out my new website! http://www.blakeweberwoodworking.com

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woodup

145 posts in 837 days


posted 376 days ago

I like the contrast in wood!

-- Michael, Fort Worth, TX. "I wood if I could!"

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John M

41 posts in 94 days


posted 85 days ago

Very nice. I’m a big fan of boxes. : )

-- John, Ontario, Canada

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a1Jim

16769 posts in 471 days


posted 82 days ago

Wow clean and cool box

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

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