Jewelry box, my first project

For a first project you really trapped yourself into a corner. You know you can’t post any crappy ones now! LOL!

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Love that walnut. Great firs project.

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Very nice.
I especially like the inlays in the top. The colors of the wood complement each other.

-- Jeff - Pflugerville, TX

Very cool project! Hard to believe it was your first!

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Gary, I just love small wooden boxes!

This is a fine example of the boxmaker’s craft. I don’t believe I’ve ever seen anyone install four brass hinges in a box like this before – interesting. I think the grain is beautiful; I like the way you have it flowing around the box. And I particularly like the four dowel-like inserts at each vorner of the inlay. Very nice.

-- CanuckDon "I just love small wooden boxes!" http://www.hilsbiblechurch.org/

Yeah…what Don said! And describe the inlay for us.

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

Beautiful! It must have been one of the reasons she said yes!

-- Jesus is Lord!

Beautiful walnut box, I have’nt heard say extraordinary. Like Tom said thats going to be hard to beat. jockmike

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I wish my LAST project was as nice as your FIRST. I certainly didnt think walnut, but rather swirly mahogany. I have a quantity of that in veneer and would be my pleasure to send you some for a new project, provided that you post it for all of us to appreciate

-- Dan

Incredible box – great first project.

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

That is such a nice box. I haven’t been brave enough to try inlay work. You did a beautiful job on your first try! You make it look easy, and you have created something with the caliber of a seasoned professional. What a classy box!

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My goodness Gary….this just came up on roll the dice and it is superb ! What did you make her for your 10th anniversary ? I also noted the four hinges and it made me wonder what size the box is or if you just used them for longevity reasons . They look great though : ) This one is going straight into my favorites : )

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