Deco Box

Gorgeous. Great work!

-- Matt - My Websites - http://www.bestinwood.com - Hand Tools :: http://www.workshopgarage.com - Small Shops

Man, that is fantastic! Great design, beautiful wood, super details. One of the best boxes ever. Thanks…...........

-- mtnwild (Jack), It's not what you see, it's how you see it.

Impressive.

Another great job, Andy… I do love the wood…

Rob

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

A beautiful box with style and grace! Outstanding craftsmanship!

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

A very beautiful box you have made Andy. Yes it does have a nice formal look to it.

-- Paul & Kathy Allen

Looks like your planer needs some work——Just kidding. I love the sculpted look. I’ve played with it , and now you have given me some great ideas.

Also, thanks for the photo tips. I’ve been having trouble with that.

-- Kent Shepherd * The goal is-----More Tools!

Wow, wow, wow what else can one say!!!
Just beautiful…..... I love the wood combination and contrast, really neat idea with the front lid lift and the spline.
How is the lid done? meaning, is it a floating lid or is the reveal routed in? also, the maple inlay, is it in fact an inlay? or is that floating also?

Again, just a wonderful job, you have taken box design to an all new level and are truely an inspiration, thanks for posting and looking forward to your tutorial.

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

That’s a beautiful box. I never thought of using ribbon for the lid support, may have to steal that idea. Very well done.

-- ~ Inspiring those who inspire me ~

the dividers are like a signature to your piece… along with all of the other elements on this box , it all says great box.

-- Paul , Calfornia

WOW! Andy, that is stunning! Remarkable work as usual!

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

I love the boxes and that is SWEET! Nice work….can I have one?

-- Uhhh...I forgot what i was going to say.

I’ve missed your work, Andy. You’ve taken your already-gorgeous boxes to a new level!

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

Thanks everyone for taking time to post such nice comments!
@majeagle1- The lid is a raised panel, with a recess routed 3/8’’ deep to receive the Maple medallion.I carefull cut the medallion to exact size and shape the corners by hand,test fitting constantly.It is then glued into place.I hope I explained that well.
@kolwdwrkr-I am glad you like it.I didnt have any 95 deg stay butt hinges or brass lid stays(which I dont really care for anyway) and I didnt think it a good idea to borrow one of my wifes chains,so I got to thinking and came up with this.

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

Great craftsmanship.

-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/

Stunning! One of the best I’ve ever seen, beautifully executed.

-- Joe,Texas,www.woodworkerJoe.com

Man, this is fantastic! All-around wonderful job!

-- Frank, Mississippi, http://www.stoutwoodworks.com

Very nice, as usual, & superb craftsmanship.

-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1

WOW!!! Excellent Job, Andy! I love your design.

-- Dennis Zongker

Awesome design and craftsmanship!

-- Les, Wichita, Ks. (I'd rather be covered in saw dust!)

Andy, this is another stunning box! Absolutely beautiful.

It’s great to see you posting boxes again.

Thanks for posting it.

-- Martin, Kansas

I have to agree with everyone else. That is a fantastic piece of work!

Andy, this may sound silly but is there any concern regarding wood movement of the maple inlay?

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

That’s a really nice box.

Wow….that’s really impressive. Nice job!

Paul and Kathy- I missed your comment earlier,thanks a lot!
Dennis-Thanks Dennis,thats high praise from a guy with your talents.
@majeagle-Thats not a silly question at all.But,wood movement isnt a problem in this design because the center lid panel is one piece,not a frame and panel like the frame it sets in.And the Maple inlay is set into the Wenge with the grain running the same direction,so expansion and contraction are very similar. I know that all woods expand and contract differently from specie to specie and even within a specie depending on what part of the tree it came from.I personally have never had a problem with this technique…so far anyway.But we are talking about wood,which is never static,so I make no guarantees :-) Also,I have learned to avoid flat sawn wood for the lid,since routing out the recess aggravates its tendancy to cup.I have been successful using flatsawn,because glueing in the medallion
reinforces it against cupping,but its still risky.
I hope this helped.

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

Thanks so much for the tips Andy, much appreciated…..........
You are truely an inspiration, keep it up !

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

Beautiful box and great work! Thanks for posting.

God Bless
tom

-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa

I knew who made this box as soon as i saw it. Really beautiful box Andy!

-- miles125, Alabama.."Architecture is frozen music""

@ majeagle-Thats high praise for a guy who makes boxes as nice as you do!Thanks again.
@miles- Thank you,but maybe it time to change my style. :-)

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

Andy, your work goes from strength to strength. Without the eye of an artist, that sculpting could easily have destroyed what is already a really fine box. You’ve enhanced it and made it finger-runningly inviting.

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

Thanks deeply for that kind comment Stewart.I really have to be in a zone to make it all work,and sometimes everything just clicks.I have learned to back off when I feel pressure.Its supposed to be fun…right :)

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

Beautiful

-- Shrub G. , Dalton Georgia

Congratulations. Beautiful box.

-- Jiri

Another great box, very cool

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

unbelievable

how did u do it?

-- Ike, Big Daddies Woodshop,www.icombadaniels@yahoo.com