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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































16 comments so far
mot
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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)
Krisztian
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posted 782 days ago
Very nice box.
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CharlieM1958
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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"
Brad_Nailor
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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"
Bob Babcock
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posted 782 days ago
Very very nice. I love the rods. Great wood/grain choice.
-- Bob, Carver Massachusetts, Sawdust Maker http://www.capecodbaychallenge.org
Thos. Angle
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posted 782 days ago
Another great piece, Gord. Keep ‘em coming. We’re good at lookin’ at pitures.
Tom
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Karson
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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 †
Corey
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posted 782 days ago
Cool box, I love to make boxes and this is a little bit different design than you normally see.
Corey
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cajunpen
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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/
Don
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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/
MsDebbieP
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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)
WaywardHoosier
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posted 781 days ago
It looks great!
-- WaywardHoosier - Behind schedule and over budget, but who's counting?
Andy
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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
snowdog
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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"..
Chip
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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.
Fingersleft
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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