Quartersawn White Oak Inlaid Box

looks old ,
very nice .
you had fun with this ,
and it shows !

-- david ,new mexico ,allheart

Nicely built box with beautiful inlays.
Great job!

-- masrol, kuala lumpur, MY.

Fantastic job!

Personally, I think I would like to see the contrast you tried to hide.

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

Thanks for the feedback, guys. Charlie, I almost hated to stain it, but the crazy contrast drew the eye away from the QSWO grain a little too much IMHO. Perhaps a lighter stain would have been a better choice. Ya live, ya learn :)

-- James, Bluffton, IN

Hey hackman
this is a cool box

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

I think the box looks good, but I agree with Charlie. I think inlay work is done to make a statement. Taking the contrast out and “blending it” takes the effect away a bit. Nice work though. You should inlay a real small railroad spike that looks like it fell out of the track. hhhhmmm….now my design gears are spinning.

-- ~ Inspiring those who inspire me ~

hey kol,

i never even thought of this as a RR track… hrm small square dowels for spikes… cool idea!

-- James, Bluffton, IN

Absolutely beautiful work and craftsmanship. With all the beautiful work in the lid….maybe through dovetails on the box would have accented the lid and pulled the work down the sides of the box ?? Just a maybe…it is beautiful as is.

-- Don S.E. OK

thanks don,

dovetails… yikes that is a mountain i have yet to climb. i cant bring myself to buy the jigs and router bits, cause i would feel like cheating. I’ve attempted a few by hand, dont think im quite there yet

thanks for the suggestions, perhaps i should sharpen my chisels..

-- James, Bluffton, IN

I really like the box. You did a great job.
Thanks for posting.

-- ''Carry on my wayward son''

nice piece and awesome wood selection

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