"Stylish Box, without Carving & Marquetry"

Gorgeous! Well done Dennis!

-- As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. (Proverbs 27:17) †

Wow, well done and what an honor you are willing to bestow on some lucky lumberjockers. I’ll see if I can find some time to do something and try my hand at it.

-- Dan Wiggins

My first reaction when I saw the thumbnail on the ‘Projects’ page was “ooohh, nice box…”. It only got better when I zoomed the project. Thanks!

-- Chris

“Stylish!” That leaves me out, but your box is Sharp! I’m looking forward to your book.

-- http://www.woodsongsfurniture.com

Thanks so much for posting the process on how to make one of these.

I really like the design with or without carving or marquetry this box is a looker!!

Job Well Done Dennis !!

-- Rj's Woodworks,San Jose & Weed Ca,

Wow! I’m really looking forward to this. Thanks.

-- Rich, Seattle, WA

A beautiful box! Well done! I like the smooth lines, the flow!

-- Never board, always knotty, lots of growth rings

Gee a before and after picture.

How did you put all of the marquetry on after it was all assembled.

LOL

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

Fantastic work as always, Dennis. You know you’ve got some copies of the book sold for sure already!

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

Great looking box! The execution is fantastic.

Well done.

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

Dennis, you are 100% correct…it looks fantastic…with or without the carving. What a great complimentary box to it’s “first cousin” you posted several months back!...and a great idea for a book too.

How can I reserve a copy of your book? I’d love to have one.

Thanks for posting this.

-- Martin, Kansas

Another beautiful box and to be topped off with an outstanding xtra of the complete process in a book!!!
Wow…............. I also want to reserve a book , signed by the artist of course!

To be considered for the last pages of your book:
Can it be a completed project? or a project in progress, with the progress anotated?
Does it have to be “carved” or “stylish” ? Is there something “specific” that you would be looking for to compliment your already wonderful book?

Thanks so much for posting this Dennis

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

Your work has to be some of the best in the world. I really don’t know woodworking, but seriously, can this be improved on? I don’t see a way.

-- Scott - Katy, Texas

As always you do beautiful work Dennis, I love the way you show both boxes with and without embellishments as not everyone’s tastes are the same, I know this from personal experience, my wife says less is more and I always say more is more :-) It looks to me as this book will include techniques that could be used on projects of a much larger size. I really look forward to your book.

-- Paul Sayre Creativity is a drug I cannot live without. Cecil B. DeMille (1881 - 1959)

Wow, As usual, this is simply gorgeous. True and awesome talent! It is ALWAYS a pleasure to look at your wok. Thanks for sharing!

-- Allison, Northeastern Ca. Remember, Amateurs built the Ark. Professionals built the Titanic!

Beautiful box, I am very impressed. If you are accepting woodturned boxes I will submit. Maybe one day down the road I could send you a turning to for your enhancement if you are in the mood to collaberate.

-- Dale

Elegant boxes. Look forward to seeing the book.

Now, this is a box!...Simply beautiful….. Where do I sign up for the book?....

-- Happy and safe woodworking, Flcopper169@aol.com

Beautiful curves on that box. How about a cabachon of quilted maple? Hmmmmm? I’d even donate a piece for your cause.

I may need to start making boxes now. What a wonderful idea and generous offer.

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

Very beautiful work~~ The box looks great even without all the carving and marquetry~~ You have a magic touch with woodworking ~

Thank you everyone for your kind words. The kind of boxes I’m looking for can be any style of a box. If you are interested it might be better to post a widgets right here in your comment. Here is some examples that I’m interested in.

-- Dennis Zongker

Hi Bigwoodturner, Yes I would like to have a couple of turned boxes. With your talent it will probably be incredible. When your done just post it here by copy & paste in the left hand corner widget.

-- Dennis Zongker

congratulations on this project!! I, too, look forward to the end result. I hope you get lots of LumberJocks answering the call.

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

GREAT IDEA DENNIS. VERY NICE BOX AS WELL

-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python

beautiful…

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

Very sharp !!Makes we want to try my hand at a few boxes.

-- Scott NM,http://www.shangrilawoodworks.com

Hi Denis;

As always, your talent is screaming!

Your work is amazing.

I guess that 17’ table doesn’t quality as a box, huh? I mean after all, the leaves are stored inside.

Good luck with your book.

Lee

-- by Lee A. Jesberger http://www.prowoodworkingtips.com http://www.ezee-feed.com

Hi and thanks for the offer. Of course I am interested in being in your book.

Thanks so much for asking.

Best regards, Ellen

-- Ellen -- www.goodadvertising.com/woodwork

Hi Scott, Thank you. Maybe you could make some kind of box/chair or a chair/box. You never know it might be a big hit!

-- Dennis Zongker

Hi Lee, Thank you for your inspiring words. I like your idea of storing the leaves insde the table. Do you have any pictures, showing how you store the leaves?

-- Dennis Zongker

WOW i’m blown away, such a beautiful box, and tons of luck on the book.

-- Wood and Glass they kick (well you know) Have a great day - Dug

Hi Dennis

Your are truely blest with your God given talent. Looking forward to seeing your book and more of your beautiful work. Thanks for posting.

God Bless
tom

-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa

wow the first thing i noticed was the splines look to be dovetailed?
will you outline that process in the book?
i have a few boxes i have made but not of the caliber of what you have made
thanks for the inspiration

Hi Dennis, I sent a PM but thought I’d follow up here too. I would consider it a privilege to be included in your upcoming book. Thanks for asking. I’ll send additional information to one of the email addresses mentioned above.

Take care.

-- Martin, Kansas

Hi Eddy, yes I will have good detail pictures, and explaining each step. The idea of the book is to show a lot of different joinery ideas. That way a craftsman could add some new joinery to his box.

-- Dennis Zongker

Hi Woodhacker, Thank you for adding it to this project page. It will be easer for me to keep track. Also if you could add a widget in your comment box. That way I can see your box. I also wanted to thank you for inspiring me with your box. I think it is beautiful.

-- Dennis Zongker

Is there a limit on the box size? I am currently working on a blanket chest for my wife’s grandfather that he gave me some myrtle wood he obtained from Oregon. He asked me to make him one and his only 2 requests were that I included the myrtle wood and use 3-5 different kinds of woods. It should be done by his birthday next weekend the 25th or at least by the 1st of may. By the way the chest is 32” long, 18” tall and 18” deep.

Hi tooldad, A blanket chest would be fine. When you are completed, just widget it here on this page with your comment. So I make sure that I get a chance to see it. Thank you for being interested.

-- Dennis Zongker

Exquisite boxes Dennis! I’ll need to add your book to my library. Here’s one on mine for your consideration…

-- Res severa verum gaudium - True pleasure is a serious business. http://www.folksy.com/shops/TreeGems

Hi YorkshireStewart, Thank you for the complement. Great looking box, I really like the natural look & the wooden hinges. Thank you for putting a widget here with your comment. This really helps me keep track.

-- Dennis Zongker

Hello Dennis – I might have one that you can use.

and even a hope chest:

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

Hi Gary, Thank you for putting your boxes here in the comments with widgets. You do incredible work. This will help me out when I have to pick 20 boxes.

-- Dennis Zongker

Dennis, Thanks for considering my box. I would be honored to have it included. Please let me know how else I can help.

You may be interested in my Fibonacci shaker box:

Tim Pastore

Hello Dennis, Here is a unique bandsaw box for your consideration. I wish you the best of luck with your book.
!!

I love your book idea,showing how a good design will showcase even a modest wood,such as this beauty,or how careful carving,inlay,and marquetry,done by skilled hands will give it an entirely new look. A little like Cinderella.
Feel free to use one of my boxes, if it fits into your plans.Thanks to all my fellow Jockies,”Rachels Box” is still on the first page of ”most favorited projects” page.Thats 19 months so far !!! Thanks everyone.

I dont envy you the task of sorting through all the great choices on LumberJocks :)

-- " If I can make it,so can you" Andy in Oregon

Hi Andy, Thank you for posting your boxes with a widget. I love all your boxes. I will have a hard time trying to pick just one of your beautiful boxes. Thank you for your encouraging words.

-- Dennis Zongker

The box I just posted (Karin’s Wedding Box) is a unique design, but it might be somewhat less refined than some of the other entries. If you have time, take a look. Thanks.

-- Whatever

I love a challenge. I’ve been wanting to make a box for my beaded jewelry pieces and I guess now’s the time to start. Please keep us updated on the deadline.

Some work from my former interests: http://www.geocities.com/meiliemh22/jewelry1.html

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

Hi mmh, you make some beautiful canes, I’m sure you will make a super nice box. Can’t wait to see it. The box I’m making right now is testing my abilities in marquetry. I’m slowed down a lot right now. I broke my foot and hurt my back. I can’t wait until I get healed.

-- Dennis Zongker

Sorry Dennis, call me brain dead. I hope I’m not too late with these. You honor us all with your proposal. Here is my web site if more samples are needed: http://www.dustnlint.com

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-- Odie, Confucius say, "He who laughs at one's self is BUTT of joke". http://woodstermangotwood.blogspot.com/ (my funny blog)

Hi Odie, Thanks for widgeting your boxes in your comment for me, they are beautiful. Their still is a lot of time left, around 6 to 8 months left. I still have two more boxes to make for the book. I’m working on the next box right now. I should be done with the next box in about two months.

-- Dennis Zongker

Hello Dennis, here is one for your consideration….

-- Tom, Simsbury, CT

I am new to woodworking and boxes are my favorite are. I don’t think I have the vocabulary to tell how inspiration you designs are. This art in wood. Fantastic work, thank you for sharing it.

Thank you Flier, LumberJocks has been a big inspiration to me.

-- Dennis Zongker

Hi Dennis,I just posted a new box with a secret compartment that you might consider.
Thanks for looking.Andy

-- " If I can make it,so can you" Andy in Oregon

Hi Andy, Great looking box!!! Excellent secret compartment. Thanks for putting it here, this really helps me keep track.

-- Dennis Zongker

hi dennis :
you are to be complimented for your work , and for inspiring so many to participate in this project !
and yes , im sure the book will be as well done as your projects , count me in for a book also .
i still don;t know how to do the insert picks. thing .
good luck to you and all who participate .

-- david ,new mexico ,allheart

Thanks for your kind words on this box too.
Thanks for considering my work.

-- " If I can make it,so can you" Andy in Oregon

All of these boxes are so beautiful! Each one has it’s own lovely character and the woods are delicious! I best get to work on my attempt!

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