Walnut and cherry shaker oval boxes

Very nice! Did you follow plans? If you did, which one?

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Agree, very beautiful boxes.
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MaFe

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Very beautiful boxes! Great work.
Thanks for sharing.

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I think that those boxes are super nice – especially, however, since they were your first. John, I think that you have done a great job on those.

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nice job for firsts. I find them fun even tho I have made 100’s. I like the quiet work on these..few machines..slower pace. Good job (just a nitpick: the shakers would never have 2 pieces join in the middle of their lids. Always one piece lids)

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Very well done. Love making these myself. The different wood combinations are endless. What got you interested in these? Do you build any other Shaker projects? Keep at it they make beautiful gifts. Thanks for showing us such beautiful work.

Ken

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Ken, I have been wanting to make some of these for several years now. I finally decided it was time. I’ve made a few shaker style end tables and wall clocks.

Sorry I’m late in responding. We were in Canada on a cruise.

Was able to purchase a jewelry box made by Brent Rourke as we were in New Brunswick where he lives. Beautiful work and very inspiring. Have made a couple Shaker tables ane one clock myself. Love their sstyle. Been to a couple of Shaker sites and you get wrapped up you don’t want to leave. One near me in Stockbridge, MA

Also some north of me in both VT and New Hampshire. My goal is to go to Charlotte, MiI and take a class with John Wilson. Took one here locally and the gentlemen teaching was tremendous instructor. Hope you get as much enjoyment from it as I do

Ken

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I have had John Wilson’s class, and it is time well spent. He knows Shaker boxes.Nice work on the different woods.

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