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Boy,3-1/2 months later its finally done.My good friend is having twins and has a baby now so hes gonna need this toy box.329 pieces for the intarsia all hardwood and exotics including ebony,wenge,and cedar for the box.I wood burned his tatoo under the lid to personalize it,turned out great and had lots of fun making it.I would come home from work and make a set or two of animals on most nights.put them aside till they were done then made the ark then the box.You guys have to make one, my friend cried and gave me a big hug when he saw it.And the baby was all over it.This is my second one and I get graet feedback on both of them.
-- steve with Grains Of Passion woodworks

































21 comments so far
mtnwild
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posted 190 days ago
WOW for sure! Coolest toy box ever! Amazing!! Congratulations…........
-- mtnwild (Jack), It's not what you see, it's how you see it.
a1Jim
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posted 190 days ago
Hey
This is wonderful a great gift ,what a fantastic work of art.
-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon
woodshaver
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posted 190 days ago
WOW!!!! This is simply the best toy box I have ever seen. It’s sure is a work of art!
Thank you for sharing !
-- My shop teacher said "You can do it".... Now I can't stop!
CharlieM1958
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posted 190 days ago
Fantastic! Definitely the best toy box I’ve seen.
-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"
kolwdwrkr
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posted 190 days ago
pretty cool and unique idea. Thanks for sharing
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grizzman
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posted 190 days ago
that is a great toy box, a lot of work, but from your heart to a good friend, that is just great…i love making wood gifts, more then i enjoy making something for money…..i would like to apply for santa’s job , but havent found where to leave my resume….lol….very good job..a family hierloom for sure….grizzman
-- The Grizzone
Woodhacker
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posted 190 days ago
Beautiful job! It’s no wonder it is greatly appreciated. The time and effort spent on this really paid off.
Thanks for posting it.
-- Martin, Kansas
mountainsky
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posted 190 days ago
That is a GREAT BOX! Nice Job!
SloLouie
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posted 190 days ago
WOW! That is awesome!
Love the back end of the bear going in.
Cheers,
Rob
-- Rob Central Coast of Ca.
Tom Goodman
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posted 190 days ago
This is so… so cool ! ! ! Excellent Job ! I think I would have had a tear or two myself.
I’m adding this to my favorites.
-- - " If you want square work, You don't cut corners. " - -- Tom Goodman, Santa Maria, CA. woodworkertom@gmail.com
ND2ELK
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posted 190 days ago
Great looking toy box! You did a beautiful job on it. Thanks for posting.
God Bless
tom
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bamasawduster
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posted 190 days ago
What an amazing box….all that for a friend. If I make you my buddy, can I expect something like that?
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-- Gary, Huntsville. May you live as long as you want and not want as long as you live.
Allison
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posted 190 days ago
I have seen this pattern for a few years. ALWAYS wanted to make it but never had a reason. (No one to use it) I always wondered how it looked other than in the catalog. This is even far more beautiful! What a wonderful job. I JUST LOVE THIS!!!
Thanks for sharing!
-- Allison, Northeastern Ca. Remember, Amateurs built the Ark. Professionals built the Titanic!
stefang
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posted 189 days ago
Wonderful job. The kids are going to love it and they will surely pass it down to their children when the time comes.
-- Mike, American in Norway
Steve Renard
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posted 189 days ago
Thanks everyone i am glad you like it.and enjoy reading you comments
-- steve with Grains Of Passion woodworks
John Gray
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posted 189 days ago
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-- Only the Shadow knows....................
dmoore
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posted 189 days ago
great work! I only wish I had made it. Victory to Jesus…............
-- Duane, Ohio
cjm
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posted 112 days ago
Steve,
Do you sell or have the plans for this box….I am a newbie to woodworking.
Thanks,
CJ
Karson
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posted 112 days ago
This is a great looking toy box. Very beautiful Nice job.
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pumpkinman
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posted 59 days ago
I’m looking to carve some farm animals myself can anyone point me in the right direction
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Please share that with the Scroll sawing magazines!!!!
Beautiful!
The Apes look like they are talking about how long the line is.
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