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My father requested I make these for his mining company so they are able to display the core samples from his mining companies latest property. They are constructed out of Red Oak and the corners are joined using a box joint to resemble the old dynamite boxes. The hardest part of the project was cutting the stopped dados for the deviders in the ends. This picture does not show it well, but they are still in need of several more coats of the poly/oil finish. Had to rush it a bit to get them to a show in Reno on time. Like my dad says “looks good to the man in the airplane”. I’ll complete the finish after the show!
-- Loving what I do, while I do it for Christ !
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Andraxia
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posted 340 days ago
Very nice!
-- The wood slayer - Yes dear I did plan to make more kindling out of that wood I have been drying for the last year - honest!
TraumaJacques
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posted 340 days ago
great looking cases nice job.
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rickf16
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posted 340 days ago
Really nice. I like the “rustic” look you were able to achieve.
-- Rick
Mark A. DeCou
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posted 340 days ago
very nice. I recently did a carrying case, and I like yours much better. Nice detail on the corner joinery. Where do you get your clasps and handles?
M
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woodworm
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posted 340 days ago
great project with meaningful purpuse!
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Dick, & Barb Cain
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posted 339 days ago
Nice boxes, & great craftsmanship.
I once worked on a mineral exploration drill, way back in 1950-51.
Some people built garages sheathed with those old dynamite boxes.
-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1
1stump
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posted 339 days ago
Thank you all very much!
To Mark: I purchased all of the hardware from Rockler, I was looking for one supplier I could get it all from quickly. Also I am very impressed with your work and have never done any inlaying or scrimshaw work. I’ll leave that to you artists. I am mearly a “wood butcher”!
-- Loving what I do, while I do it for Christ !
Rustic
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posted 339 days ago
Beautiful work. I could see those also being used for poker chips (with a few modifications)
-- There is no such thing as a mistake. Its called a design modification Rick Kruse, Grand Rapids, MI