Tea Box Cabinet

Todd, That is very nice, great craftsmanship. That ambrosia maple is gorgeous.

Todd, this is a gorgeous cabinet that was definately worth the wait. I have no doubt that Rita loves it and it will not take her long to fill it up I am sure. You certainly are an inspiration. Now you have “shamed” me since I have a mantle that was promised several years ago. :)

This is a nice project and I enjoy seeing the wood combination as well.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

really pretty piece Todd -

-- rob

That is very nice, Todd.

-- CJIII Future cabinetmaker

This looks great! You say it is simple but it is way above my head! I think that if you would have made it “complex” it would have detracted from that great looking maple!! I am adding this to my favorite list!

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

that wood is amazing…nice execution…and the blog is really great everyone—-if you get a chance take a look at todd’s blog on this…

-- Matt, Napa, CA...fun is beautiful...just trying to have some fun...

Congrats Todd on completing a honeydo job. How many more you got??

-- Jerry--A man can never have enough tools or clamps

Hey Todd simple but very cool. I like every thing about it ,it’s a pleasure to the eye and mind.

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

Tom, It looks awsome. It is amazing what you can do using different color and contrasting woods.

-- Bill // New London NH.

My Honey-do list is a long one.

-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com

Todd, this is just my honest opinion / personal tastes kicking in. No more , no less. You know you’re my hero !
I was really admiring the drawer fronts prior to the keys being added.The Ambrosia stains had a wonderful flow to them that the keys seem to have broken up.
It certainly is a wonderful gift that you’ve made and I love the wood species that you’ve chosen and the bonus is that the LOYL is happy : )

-- You know you're getting old when you know the difference between you're (you are) and your (belonging to you) AND how to use them in a sentence .

very nice

-- Duane,matt_megan@twlakes.net

Gorgeous grain matching on the drawer fronts. The simplicity makes the wood and craftsmanship stand out. Very very cool!!

-- Sharp tools and thin whispy shavings make woodworking a joy.

Very nice Todd. Looks like you had fun on this one.

-- Dennis Zongker

That’s a beauty… the ambrosia maple is exquisite. Nice work Todd.

-- Kevin, Wisconsin

Dusty, I tend to agree with you.

I am thinking that I should have made the keys smaller and I almost did. I was thinking of using the dovetail saw but I decided to knock them out faster on the tablesaw.

I appreciate the feedback.

-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com

Todd: A beautiful case. Nice job on the construction and details.

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

Gosh, Todd, I can’t add much to what’s already been said. I’ll bet Rita is really happy to get her birthday gift. Carleen would like to get hers from 1995!!! I really do like the contrast between the two woods. Of course, there is always your understated elegance to contend with. At least the shame is gone. Congrats, Pard.

-- Thos. Angle

Doesn’t get much better than that!!

-- Debt is nothing more than the 21st Century's form of slavery.

Where can I buy that lacquer? I have been using Sherwood forever in the medium rubbed effect but have read some good reviews of the M.L. Campbells products.

-- Making Quality Homes Better!

Wow. Knocked THAT one RIGHT outta’ the park!

It really looks fantastic!

-- -- Neil

Keni – I have found the MagnaMax to be infinitely more durable than the Sherwin lacquers that I was using. I still use other Sherwin products but not the pre-cat lacquers.

Go to ML Campbell’s site and there is a locator button to find a local distributor.

-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com

Fantastic QUICK? project. haha Well worth the wait for a georgeous piece of art.

All of the wood is fantastic together. The keys set off the drawers nicely and the dark box with Ambrozia maple fronts is a nice contrast to bring out the colors and textures in both.

Fantastic design and build.

Keep up the inspirational work.

Scrappy

-- Scrap Wood's the best...the projects are smaller, and so is the mess!

Nice one Todd.

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

Very nice, great choice of natural materials for an beautiful result as always. You give me something to aspire to.

-- Terry Roswell, L.A. (Lower Alabama) "Life is what happens to you when you are making other plans."

Well done a sweet looking chest of drawers.Alistair

-- excuse my typing as I have a form of parkinsons disease

What a beautiful looking collage of wood grains.

Also as usual, great craftsmanship.

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Well I really like the way the keys “stitch” the whole project together. Really nice looking project. love the visual texture of the matching and complementing colors and patterns the formality of the equally spaced drawers and keys with the flowing spalting and the shimmering frilly chatoyance of the maple against the walnut with its more rugged character. Great project as always. I enjoy seeing your work and thanks for the blog also, that must add quite a lot of time to a project. Thanks for sharing it all with us.

-- A thing of beauty is a joy forever...

Todd,

Very nice Piece of Furnature or equiptment if this is what you call it! :)

I like how you got the Maple just flowing across the Drawers and all, of course once money comes in, you’ve inspired me to create something in the same manner to help me in my Kitchen!

Handi

-- Jimmy "Handi" Warner, http://jwarner75.etsy.com, http://handisworkshop.blogspot.com