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Sample briefcase

Project by johan posted 213 days ago 640 views 5 times favorited 17 comments Add to Favorites Watch

I made this briefcase to hold my samples,and as a presentation tool when i go and see my clients.Its made out of 35 different woods to show what is available.Its amazing the response when u see somebody and half the marketing is already done by the time you opened the briefcase.

-- Johan, South Africa, www.wildwoodboxes.co.za


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Branlon

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posted 213 days ago

One of a kind ! A labor of love. Priceless.

-- Branlon, Board Director, South Central Indiana

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PeteMoss

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posted 213 days ago

Sweet! Definately a showcase.

-- PeteMoss

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sry

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posted 213 days ago

Wow, that’s a fantastic piece of work
I especially like the detail of the latches

-- Steve -- Cleveland area, Ohio

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Max

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posted 213 days ago

Now that is impressive work. Very nice.

-- Max "Desperado", Salt Lake City, UT

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Chris Cunanan

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posted 213 days ago

Can’t think of a better idea to make use of scraps and help your marketing! no question what you do when someone sees you walking with that kinda briefcase, lol

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mtnwild

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posted 213 days ago

Skills, wood, design, original, incredible, fantastic show case for your talent. WOW!

-- mtnwild (Jack), It's not what you see, it's how you see it.

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kewald

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posted 213 days ago

Now I know what my next major project is! Wonderful work and a great marketing idea!

-- Always do the Right Thing the Right Way the First Time - if you can figure out what that is! Ken, Spring Branch, TX

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Dennis Zongker

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posted 213 days ago

Very nice Parquetry!

-- Dennis Zongker

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mmh

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posted 213 days ago

What a great idea! I’d like to see one with darker trim to accent the different woods even more. I like the latchwork. Very ingenious. (Jeeesh, another project for my list of “Want To Do’s”.)

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

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mmh

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posted 213 days ago

What type of wood is the sample in the 1st photo, Right side of case, #4 from the left (Red & Brown)? Can you give us a list of all of the woods on that side of the case? (6 samples pieces)

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

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majeagle1

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posted 212 days ago

Wow, I agree with Pete…...” A real Showcase” and you are right, half the marketing is done when they see this! A piece of artwork !

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

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woodworm

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posted 212 days ago

Beautiful wooden briefcase indeed.
Your are right Johan, the first impression is the crucial marketing strategy does better than advertisement and usually last longer.
You remind me this tagline at a noodle stall in my place “tell your friends if you’re happy with our food, tell me if you’re not”.

Good luck!

-- Regards, Woodworm - KL, MY.

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kolwdwrkr

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posted 212 days ago

That’s awesome

-- ~ Inspiring those who inspire me ~

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trifern

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posted 212 days ago

Very cool…

Thanks for sharing…

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

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Bob A in NJ

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posted 212 days ago

Wow, very creative idea, excellent construction, exteremely interesting. How long did it take to make?

-- Bob A in NJ

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miles125

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posted 212 days ago

I love it!

-- miles125, Alabama.."Architecture is frozen music""

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johan

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posted 212 days ago

The woods from left to right
1)Terblanche wood. very scarce out of the Knysna forest
2)Milkwood
3)White alder
4)Kiaat
5)Lemonwood
6)Camphor
It took me about 3 weeks to do inbetween my other work, I changed the inside a few weeks ago to fit my new jewellery range of boxes.

-- Johan, South Africa, www.wildwoodboxes.co.za

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