Art box

Looks pretty good to me.

-- If all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail!

Looks good nice box

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

Very nice! If you have a long way to go, then I have even further to go. Andy, what did you use for finish on this beautiful box?

-- Kevin, Vancouver, WA

If you want to make a box that looks exactly like Andy’s then perhaps you have a way to go. But if your goal was to make a great looking box that is inspired by Andy’s design – then mission accomplished!! I think this is a great design and well executed.

-- James - What's your excuse this time??

Andy will be proud!

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

it’s a beauty … i like it

-- Paul , Calfornia

This is great.
Much better than my first attempt.I like your wood selection and the two tone handle is very nice.
Thanks for the credit,and I am glad my instructions were clear enough.
You are definitely on the right track and I agree with Walnut Weasel (James),this is your design,so there isnt any right or wrong,its self expression,something I encourage.
I look forward to seeing more.

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

Great job

Holy smokes. That is beautiful! Thanks for sharing and inspiring.

-- Behind the Bark is a lot of Heartwood----Charles, Centennial, CO

Man, I better get my butt in gear and try one of these. Andy we can’t thank you enough, and gbear, GREAT JOB. I like the handle. Everyone that follows Andy’s tutorial, should try to put something a little unique in just to let the ideas flow. The handle was a nice touch. Has anyone thought of a different shape, oval, diamond, using Andy’s same techniques? I’m thinking about using some of Bibbs’ rosewood for the lid for those of you who were lucky enough to grab some of that…

Andy, I hope you know what your post has done for so many of us. and Gbear I’m very impressed.

On another note, I’m at 334 days on LJs (almost one year). About 1.5 years ago I had a circular saw and a jig saw. Now I’m so addicted, I actually tell people I’m a “woodworker”

I’m not trying to get too sentimental, but I haven’t been this affected by anything (excluding marriage/kids etc) since the invention of fantasy football, which says a lot!

Keep up the great work everyone!

-- Tom, Simsbury, CT

You did a great job and Andy did a great job with his tutitorial.

-- Billp

Thanks to all for viewing and the comments. Vulture…the finish is lacquer. Cocobolo is a very oily wood and difficult to finish as those with oil will not dry. Thanks again.

-- gbear, Carmichael, CA

Great job gbear! Beautiful woods and well executed. You’re right, Andy’s tutorial is wonderful. I also made a box following his blog which I hope to have posted in a day or two. Again, beautiful work gbear and thanks for posting!!

-- Brad, Oregon- Wood, it's what's for dinner.

Great box, well executed, that Andy sure can inspire us.

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

Well done! The lines and woods are exquisite. I love the contrasting splines on the corners…..the handle and the top.

Great inspiration…

-- Woodworking.....My small slice of heaven!