English Castle box project, Curly Maple and QTR SAWN OAK

That is a winner!

-- http://www.woodsongsfurniture.com

Very nice. Have you gotten a Flickr or similar account?

-- We must guard our enthusiasm as we would our life - James Krenov

just got hooked up with photobucket, didn’t even know something like that exisited

-- work from your heart and your spirit will live forever

Pretty unique, thanks for sharing the images.

-- -** 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

what a surprise when it is opened up .. well thought out storage.

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Dan this is the box you spoke about during the Chat session this morning.

It’s a very interesting concept. I don’t think I’ve seen anything quite like it.

Thanks.

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

Now there is a box for Don! I wonder how long before he builds one?

-- Bill, Turlock California, http://www.brookswoodworks.com

That is a very unique and well designed box. Thanks for sharing. Sorry I missed another chat…I can’t seem to get to a computer when they are in progress.

-- Jesus is Lord!

Shortly after I listed this box, I made one of my own.
It is all cut out, sanded, dyed and sitting with a spit coat of linseed oil.
I’m going to list it as a project, but thought I could also list a couple photos here too.
The box is incomplete. Still needs shellac, stain, and more details. I’m not real happy with the way the wenge looks so, I looking for something to use in it’s place. ... link to all the photos

-- work from your heart and your spirit will live forever

Dan a very nice box. I like the Wenge. It’s a darkened window.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

oh yah. Very cool

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

also made a sketchup model this week.
sat in a motel room in Hartford with not much to do.
Model available to anyone who wants it.

-- work from your heart and your spirit will live forever

I like your interpretation even better than the original! Do you have any more information on the original? What type of wood do you think it was?

-- JP, Shelbyville, KY

original was oak. made in england. bought by a ebay antique seller that makes frequent buying trips overseas to brings back cool items to the states

-- work from your heart and your spirit will live forever

8/8/2008

well it has been almost 300 days, but I think I’m done with it.

finished with multiple layers:

light coat of water based dye

two light linseed oil coats … let soak in for 275 days

spit coat of seedlac shellac

minwax java gel stain for shading

general finishes maple oil stain

tad bit more gel stain

3 to 4 coats of seedlac shellac french polish

briwax walnut paste wax

will post photos later

-- work from your heart and your spirit will live forever

8/8/2008

not the best photos, but quick and easy. good enough for today.

finish is explained in previous post.

All the hardware is acid patina finish.

-- work from your heart and your spirit will live forever

Dan a very nice box

-- jeanmarc manosque france

click to enlarge

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Dan, thats really sweet!

The maiden looks frantic. What’s after her?

-- Scott - Chico California http://chicowoodnut.home.comcast.net

It is a Star Wars action figure. Thought the scale and theme looked right.

-- work from your heart and your spirit will live forever

Dan, I missed this one before. Very practical use of an attractive art piece.

-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python

Thanks Grump … I enjoyed my self making it.

-- work from your heart and your spirit will live forever