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I had a request for a small box to keep mementos of a lost loved pet.
I'm not an experienced box maker by any means and I wanted something special but did not have a lot to go on.
I spent three days thinking on it and came up with this concept, design.
Applying the concept was a real challenge for me. Getting everything square and aligned is tough. The band saw cuts worried me the most, if they did not cut straight the box was doomed or days of added work would be involved. I tuned the band saw up best I could, put on a new 3/16" blade and it cut great. I was so relieved.
Figured Maple, Walnut, Purple Heart, Ebony.
Well there's my first serious box attempt, hope you like it, thanks for looking, Jack….................

Yin-yang entry explanation.
Just a box, it does have some dark and light contrasts, however the yin-yang effect come in when it is put to its use by the owner.
As a holder of the memories of the heart, of a lost loved one, feelings of the greatest joys and the deepest sorrows assail us. The best and the worst life has to offer. Lightest of light to darkest of dark.

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Great Job Jack! I like the design and the figured Maple is outstanding.
 

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Jack, That's one AMAZING box, keep up the great work. I know it will be treasured for many many years.
 

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that's a neat design and nice woods too.
 

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Excellent piece of work. That is an original and creative design and the workmanship is first class. Hope you don't mind if I copy it.
 

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i agree with everyone … great

original , creative and beautiful
 

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What a great original design… count yourself as a box maker…
 

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Thanks folks!!
Rich, you go for it!
 

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First box? Nice work. I like the originality. Glad you shared with us
 

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I really like your design, its such a nice blend of woods and yet so whimsical. Reminds me of something from Disneyland. It made me smile.

p.s. you should tag this "box" to be sure it shows up on the searches :)
 

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Nice job Jack! You even used my style of hinge, I am a hardware hater:)
 

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Awesome job on the box, I really like the design. Keep up the good work.
 

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Yep, that one fine box. You obviously overcame the challange to get it square.
 

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Nice looking piece. Thanks for posting.

God Bless
tom
 

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Very well done! Your first one, really? WOW!!!!!
 

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You folks are very kind and I really appreciate your comments!

Ken, not really my first box, but my first serious box. Where things mattered.
 

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I can't tell you how much I love boxes.! I think we should have a lumberjocks box store!!! THis is particularly beautiful!
 

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great looking box you have crafted.. definately one of a kind… well done…
 
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