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Made this box from a piece of rough sawn tamarack that was all twisted and had only small areas of knot free sections but was nicely suited for this box .
I like building rustic items but find it hard to come up with the right look and combination of design features and this one was no exception.
After deciding to use the tamarack I figured a large box joint would work for this but rather than cutting it by hand I quickly made a jig that attaches to my table saw sled and that worked out well and saved a lot of time .
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The inward slope of the top lends itself well to the centre hinged lids giving it good acess to both sides .
The frame and panel lids originally were supposed to be a raised panel wood design but I run short on lumber so I opted for leather that I fitted with a backing made from plywood giving it a raised panel look .
The lid frames are lightly carved with my rotary tool and carbide burr just to add a little accent around the leather panels .
I added walnut pegs to further anhance the joints and hinge boss for the simple wooden hinge which is a 1/4" dowel and works quite nice .
The box is finished with Watco walnut oil and has the sheen just right for this .
Size is about 14"x4 1/4"x 7 1/2"
Thanks for taking a look and comments good or not alway welcome .

Klaus

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Very nice. I like everything on this. Really like how you "added" pieces to get the width of the lids right. Just adds to the rustic ness of it. Great job. The leather looks good too.
 

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Now we get to see what your sled was for. That is a very nice box. A great design that fits perfectly with the rustic look. I like the sloped lids and the leather compliments the rustic look. Another great creation.
 

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Really nice piece Klaus. Although diverse in design all your boxes have a very distinct "kiefer style" ambiance.
I mean that as a sincere compliment. You have a cohesive and recognizable body of work that seems to be growing and developing with each new addition and there is no end in sight. We are all lucky to be in the LJ grandstand to watch the show.
 

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Another Top 3?
Always thinking, creating, innovating! It's Kiefer-esc Triggering some thoughts!
 

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Klaus….great design and materials marriage! The heavy box joints and leather panels, along with the walnut pegs, give it a very masculine feel. The rough wood further enhances that vibe.
 

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Excellent how the design complements the aged wood and leather combination. This would be a great dresser top men's valet. Matching the design to the wood has become your trademark. Keep em coming.
 

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It's has very old look.Nice project!
 

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Nicely done Klaus,
I like the leather in the lid, it has a nice look to it. I think running out of wood for the raised panel was a good thing. But that's just my 2 cents! Anything you do always turns out well!
 

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Keifer, that box reminds me of so many different things yet it is something I have never seen. I really like the center drop angle and the leather is a great choice for that wood. I have got to say that my favorite feature is the joinery in the corners. The rounded dowels are inspired.

It's a good thing you are a master woodworker. How else could you keep up with your designs?
 

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This should be in the dictionary beside the definition of rustic, Klaus. Really like everything about it. Thanks for sharing.
 

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Looks great, how did you attach the leather?
 

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I like the rustic look as well as the functionality. Looks great to me Klaus.
 

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I believe you captured the rustic look on this one. The finish is a perfect match too. You really nailed it with the protruding peg idea. I will be using that idea. Thanks Klaus
 

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Love this one. Absolutely beautiful
 

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Very nice Klaus.
How is the hinge mechanism constructed?
Jim
 

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I think shipwright nailed it. So ditto from me. Tamarack is a swamp pine, and used around here for fence posts, and for outdoor items. Unusual to find it in an indoor piece, let alone an "art" box. So kudos too for the unusual wood choice.
 

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Very deluxe box. I like the leather on there. The design is way cool also.
 

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Another great box design with a lot of interesting details Klaus. It looks real good from any angle too.
 

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Thanks all for the nice comments and compliments .
It looks like that this box is rustic enought to pass .
To answer the questions that were ask ,here are the answers.
The leather is glued to the raised plywood panel and the edges tucked into the dado of the lid frame .
The hinge is a made from a piece of hardwood glued into a dado on the edge of the lid and the end is shaped round to fit into the the 1/4" holes of the hinge boss .

Klaus
 
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