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This is a keepsake box that I finally completed a couple weeks ago. It was supposed to be completed for Sean, my grandson, for his first Christmas. I was only a little late. I made it out of substrate covered with walnut burl veneer. Working entirely in that walnut veneer was challenging. The curved top was fun and I had some advice from one of my buddies on LJ. Since he is only 9 months old now, I don't think he will remember that it was late. That is unless his mom, my daughter, tells him.

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Geezum Lousie!!!! That box is beautiful. Rest assured he will always treasure it. Man that is gorgeous.
 

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Absolutely gorgeous! A real family treasure and I'm sure your grandson will forgive you for being late (-: Where did you acquire the walnut veneer it is beautiful?
 

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Steve, I hope his mom keeps this in storage and gives it to him for his high school graduation so he doesn't tear it up. It is beautiful work. You have done a really great job on this.

Make him another simple box for fun and play now. Maybe something to hold Thomas the Train tracks and engines after he has learned to roll over and walk.
 

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Thats a beauty Steve.
Nice matches in that lovely burl and nice work on the inlays (marquetry) as well.

Thanks!
 

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Outstanding! The bookmatch of the veneer is perfect! I would make him a pine knock off until he is old enough to appreciate this one.
 

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The veneer work and all the details are gorgeous ! Well done !
 

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Man that is a beautiful box! I'm sure he will really appreciate it, when the time comes.

Until then, I agree with the others-save it for an important date in the future. For now give him something inexpensive to play with.
 

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Beautiful wood and use of it!!
 

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Beautiful veneer and great workmanship.
 

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beautiful box and nice veneer work. the most under rated project of the day. Should be in top 3.
 

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Hi Ron, thanks for the kind words. I think i purchased the veneer from veneersupplies.com.
 

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Realy nice box, inlay, curves etc…
 

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Hi Ron, thanks for the kind words. I think i purchased the veneer from veneersupplies.com.

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Thanks Steve -
 

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Steve, absolutely beautiful build. I love the inlaid top and walnut burl.
 

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Wow, I can't believe I missed this! Fantastic veneer work, and wonderful french polish finish! Definitely going to be treasured for a lifetime!
 

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Wow, I can't believe I missed this! Fantastic veneer work, and wonderful french polish finish! Definitely going to be treasured for a lifetime!
 
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