Yin Yang Earthquake Box

totally cool wow this is amazing art

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop, custom furniture maker, Riddle Oregon

Owen, did you enter this into the contest? It’s not there right now. I think you still have time to submit so be quick about it. LOL. Well done.

-- ~ Inspiring those who inspire me ~

I just got back from Haiti recently and before I left I thought it ended tonight, so I thought I was able to submit it, but the website wouldn’t let me because it said it ended at 3pm. I really thought I could enter it still. So I am pretty bummed that I went to submit it 2 hours ago and it wouldnt let me. Anyone know an Admin of the site that would let me enter it, since it is still the 31st and when I saw the contest banner before it says it goes to the 31st. That would be great if I could. I emailed Martin.

I hope they open the doors for you man. It’s a great piece and you deserve your chance in the contest. Thanks for sharing.

-- ~ Inspiring those who inspire me ~

Amazed at your dedication, creativity, and skill.

You have my vote.

Strickingly beautiful and what a wonderfull symbol of the races all coming together in their time of need….....

What a tribute and a great big heartfelt thank you for what you are doing and may do for the Haitian people.
You are to be applauded !!!!!!!!

I sure they can get this in the contest for you….........

-- Gene, Majestic Eagle Woodworks, http://majesticeagleww.etsy.com/, http://www.flickr.com/photos/majesticeagle/

Beautiful piece and a great story to go with it. Im sure they can make an acceptation for your late entry.

-- You can't stand apart unless you're prepared to stand alone. Alex, Cleveland

This has got to be the most fantastic piece and story that I have ever heard. You should auction it off as a benefit for the people of Haiti.

-- Kacy, Louisiana

Great box and what a story!!! Thank you for posting. when they let you in you have my vote!!

-- I didn't go to college, I was too busy learning stuff - Ted Nugent

you’ve put together one awesome piece!!!! very neat design idea…

-- New Project = New Tool... it's just the way it is, don't fight it... :)

So cool you have my vote

-- cut it saw it scrap it SKPE: ANDREW.CARTER69

Very well done. Great design & craftsmanship.

Very cool. Creative and pleasing to the eye.

-- -Todd

Congratulations, Brian! Marvelous work – especially as your second box effort. Whether they bend the rules for you or not, you should be very proud – of both the concept and the execution – I know I am for you. Keep up the great woodworking!

-- Dave O.

This is a wonderful box and you chose a nice set of woods for its construction. I enjoyed the story behind it as well.
Looks like a winner to me, I hope you get it in the contest.

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

magnificent piece – and story.
Thank you.
(I too was thinking about the “silver lining” of this tragedy: the uniting of our world.

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

This is an awesome bandsaw box! I was looking at the projects this morning and this stopped me in my tracks.
After reading the story behind it, this makes it a 1,000 times more special. You’ve got my vote!

-- John @ Myrtle Beach

excellent work ,
and the humanity is heart rendering !

i to thought the deadline was to midnight sunday ,

i hope martin will make this exception !

win or lose ,
you are a winner in my book !

-- david - only thru kindness can this world be whole .

Amazing, and with such a story to go along with it. If they let you in you have my vote as well.

Very Nice! Awesome Box, beautiful piece!

-- Tim, Myrtle Beach, DrTim@ONeillChiro.com- Guys DO like shopping, as long as it's for tools! :)

This is an outstanding design!
The story is very touching and keeps us focused on what is more important, and thats people.

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

I’m pretty certain that this and its story is in 1st place in all our hearts, contest or not. Thank you for your work for humanity.

-- RTB. "dumb animals are not stupid they simply can't talk "

I just got word the box was entered into the competition, so excited so thanks for your votes in advance. This box is pretty special to me and everytime I look at it, I cant help my mind drifting back to Haiti. Thanks again, you guys inspire me to be more creative.

Kacy, thanks I thought about auctioning it. I have to think about that.

Andy, you couldn’t have said it better, relationships and people matter most.

That is really neat. Surely a conversation piece.

-- ~Jason~ , Albuquerque NM

A beautifully executed box and an even more beautiful and powerful story to go with it. Best to you and your colleagues for your admirable effots to help the Haitians and those in need.

-- "They who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night." ~ Edgar Allan Poe

I think of a zipper when I see it. great yin yang entry. Great design.

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

Great looking box! Good luck to you.

-- Dennis Zongker

Beautiful – I love it.

-- Advertising Manager for LumberJocks, PR Writer and Martin's Slave ;)

Love it. Very appropriate and artistic besides being very well executed.

-- Mike, American in Norway - Do it the fun way