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This is another of the boxes I made as a gift for a niece about to wed. The inspiration came from a japanese fishing tackle box – sort of. Once I got into designing the box it became large, heavy and complex. This is really two boxes. The set of drawers lifts out completely to reveal a layer underneath. Obviously the top opens. To accommodate access to the inner set of draws the front drops down. I had wanted to felt the inside of this drop leaf to make a tray, but it just didn’t work esthetically or mechanically.
The box is heavy, so it needed the brass handles to make moving about on a dressing table possible. Perhaps that’s why, subconsciously, I made the inner box removable. Whatever. The box ix walnut from Gramps’ farm. The pecan top is from Amy’s Isabel tree. Karin loves the box even though her hubby is fast becoming an extraordinary woodworker in his own right.
-- Whatever
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Scott Bryan
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posted 204 days ago
This is a nice box that is even more special given the story of the wood that went into its construction. I have often said that the story behind a project is often as important as the piece itself. I think it was a good idea to include the beefier hardware due to the weight of the box as well.
Nice job.
-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.
Tony
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posted 204 days ago
The side’s gentle curves are nice. I really like this piece.
-- Tony, Sacramento
croquetman
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posted 204 days ago
The Japanese box that inspired this project was also tapered. In this case the tapering was done with a spokeshave after the basic box was built. This box has a tremendous amount of storage. Four drawers, a double tray on top and an egg crate tray over the full bottom. Everything is felt lined. Knowing Karin, I very much doubt she will fill this with jewelry. That’s OK. I just want it to be used.
-- Whatever
CharlieM1958
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posted 204 days ago
Very complex piece. Well done!
-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"
stefang
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posted 203 days ago
I like everything about this box. The shape, the hardware, and finishing touches. I’m sure it will be used, if not for jewelry, then something else. A real heirloom piece.
-- Mike, American in Norway
jack1
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posted 203 days ago
Unique.
-- jack -- measure once, curse twice!
ND2ELK
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posted 203 days ago
That is quite the box. Thanks for posting.
God Bless
tom
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croquetman
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posted 203 days ago
Thanks to all for the kind comments. I must say this was an enjoyable project: start to finish nothing went according to plan (What plan?).
-- Whatever
blackcherry
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There so much to this box, storage , finishes , wood grain and unique compartments. A gem of a box a true family heirloom. Thanks for posting …Blkcherry
a1Jim
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posted 203 days ago
Most excellent box I too like the curved sides, but the whole design is most outstanding and great build.
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degoose
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posted 202 days ago
Spectacular!!
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grizzman
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very nice project…im sure it was recieved with affection….i am working on a mega jewlrey case myself and can appreciate the work involved…good job…
-- The Grizzone