The Family Tree-Take One

You make some great boxes and this one is another. Well done.

Charles, this looks pretty good. Taking the grinder to the box adds character to it and I find it visually more interesting with the changes in texture on the box’s surface. The brass pulls are a nice idea 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.

I agree with Scott, the difference in the surface textures makes you want to take a closer look. One thing you could do on the new one is to use a different type of wood for the faces of the boxes, make them look kind of like leaves.

Sort of like this:

Or this:

(Source: Woodflair)

Just a thought, something I’ve been wanting to try since I made my first few bandsaw boxes.

Edit: Just went back and looked at some of your past projects (NICE!) I see you’re well aware of this technique ;)

I am not a fan of altering woods natural color , I spent part of today in a gentlemanly contest with numerous principals in an on going project involving red dying on one of my pieces .The color red has deep oriental roots and that with your added texture make your piece pretty outstanding looking . If I were you I’d keep the grinder warmed up and look at investing in chisels . Beautiful , thanks for posting.

-- rob

very unique, I like it:-)

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Nice bandsawn box.

-- masrol, kuala lumpur, MY.

Charles, I like that design you came up with. It’s cool with the texture you gave it. I really like working with the grinder with the boxes now. There’s no end to what you can do with a square block of wood. I just finished another box and need to take some pics. and get them posted. I really like how creative you are getting with your boxes. Great job and keep up the cool ideas.

-- John @ Myrtle Beach

Very pretty bsb. I like the shape.

-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com

It’s hard to convey leaves and branches with a grinder – but I like the effect. You imply the tree without having to carve in 8 million leaves. It is a different finish from your ‘usual’ work – but it still makes me want to pick it up and get my hands on it.

-- Where did all this sawdust come from?

Well done Charles

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

Charles,

Well done. I look forward to watching how this concept develops.

Tony Ward

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