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Project by Gord Graff posted 782 days ago 962 views 6 times favorited 16 comments Add to Favorites Watch

Hi All,

Not all of my work is off the deep end, every once in awhile I like to do something normal.
This spalted beech and padauk box which I made from scraps laying around the shop holds the wicks for my oil burning lamps.

I guess I could have put the wicks somewhere else but hey….....................................I’m a woodworker.

All the best
Gord

-- A woodworker’s character is what he really is. His reputation is merely what others perceive him as…www.canadianwoodshopnewsandreview.com


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mot

4901 posts in 929 days


posted 782 days ago

Another great one, Gord! You have a very unique eye for woodworking creations. I really enjoy looking at your work!

-- You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation. (Plato)

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Krisztian

89 posts in 792 days


posted 782 days ago

Very nice box.

-- Krisztian VA My website: www.vacarpentry.com

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CharlieM1958

7608 posts in 1111 days


posted 782 days ago

This is normal, Gord? I am starting to get a feel for your work. When I pulled up the project page, I saw this box, but couldn’t see the name without scrolling down. I correctly identified it as yours!

Stunning!

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

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Brad_Nailor

1213 posts in 850 days


posted 782 days ago

Beautiful and one of a kind! Very interesting choice of woods and a unique design! Nice job

-- David, South Windsor, CT "I love the smell of sawdust in the morning"

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Bob Babcock

1808 posts in 979 days


posted 782 days ago

Very very nice. I love the rods. Great wood/grain choice.

-- Bob, Carver Massachusetts, Sawdust Maker http://www.capecodbaychallenge.org

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Thos. Angle

4013 posts in 855 days


posted 782 days ago

Another great piece, Gord. Keep ‘em coming. We’re good at lookin’ at pitures.
Tom

-- Thos. Angle

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Karson

25792 posts in 1293 days


posted 782 days ago

Another great project Gord.

You been doing this long?

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

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Corey

68 posts in 974 days


posted 782 days ago

Cool box, I love to make boxes and this is a little bit different design than you normally see.

Corey

-- http://woodshop51503.tripod.com/index.html

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cajunpen

5968 posts in 959 days


posted 782 days ago

I think Don is going to like this one – I know I do.

-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/

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Don

2590 posts in 1070 days


posted 782 days ago

Yes, CJP, I not only like it, but because I just love small wooden boxes, I love it!

Seriously, Gord, you work is very interesting. This is not intended to be a negative comment, because it is a box after all, and I just love small wooden boxes, but my first thought was that it was a small coffin for a pet or something like that. I’ve not seen brass rails used in the way you have – I guess that is what tricked my thinking.

Very nice work – and as Charlie implied, it has your design signature.

-- CanuckDon "I just love small wooden boxes!" http://www.hilsbiblechurch.org/

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MsDebbieP

14156 posts in 1054 days


posted 782 days ago

oh yes.. this falls into the “normal” category—ah.. not really. Very unique and stunning!

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

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WaywardHoosier

59 posts in 928 days


posted 781 days ago

It looks great!

-- WaywardHoosier - Behind schedule and over budget, but who's counting?

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Andy

570 posts in 801 days


posted 781 days ago

This is the result of thinking outside the box.Your use of brass and the contrasting woods makes a strong visual statement.Subtle this is not. Always risky, but worth it in the end. I like it!
Making small boxes allows us to explore new designs,materials,combinations of wood,hardware,etc…and that will greatly influence us in our other work.

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

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snowdog

808 posts in 876 days


posted 780 days ago

“wicks for my oil burning lamps”? you have to be kidding <grin> They must be very special wicks. It looks a little Asian to me when I first saw it.

-- "so much to learn and so little time"..

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Chip

1058 posts in 985 days


posted 780 days ago

Haven’t been on the site for a bit so please pardon my late comment on this beautiful box Gord. Outstanding design and execution. I really like pieces with an architectural feel and your work certainly has that feel, especially this box. Love it and thanks for posting it.

-- Better to say nothing and be thought the fool... then to speak and erase all doubt.

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Fingersleft

71 posts in 789 days


posted 780 days ago

Gord,

This is my favorite piece after viewing all of your projects. Chip’s posting reflects my feelings very well. I’ll add – it also has elements of design “risk”. And you’ve pulled it off very well. I would enjoy seeing more of this kind of work.

-- Bob

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