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this is the final jewel box for a niece. they have now all officially been taken care of. next will be on to sisters and sister in-laws. this box is made from purpleheart and curly maple +/- 10’ x 4.5” x 3.5” high. the finish is hand rubbed poly. thanks for comments and suggestions.
-- kevin from ne alabama: please lets keep the digits where they belong
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helluvawreck
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#1 posted 945 days ago
That is a wonderful jewelry box and you did an excellent job on it. One of the nicest things about woodworking is that we can make nice things for our loved ones.
-- If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away. Henry David Thoreau
Roger
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#2 posted 945 days ago
Great project! Wow! that top is really awesome. Those nicely cut dovetails really jump out there too. Looks great
-- Roger from KY. Work/Play/Travel Safe. Kentuk55@bellsouth.net
CiscoKid
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#3 posted 945 days ago
Looks like you got hold of some very nice maple. What did you use to pop the grain? Your niece will really love this.
-- Al, Culpeper VA
chevyman137
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#4 posted 945 days ago
i did nothing to the grain other than sanding and using poly it was just naturally this way. i believe it came from the stump of the maple
-- kevin from ne alabama: please lets keep the digits where they belong
Gator
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#5 posted 944 days ago
That grain is wild.. very nice job.. and I am sure she will love it.
Gator
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#6 posted 944 days ago
Sweet Maple you found for the lid, Kevin!!
Great Job!!
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Ken90712
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#7 posted 944 days ago
Great looking wood and box. Your dovetails look great, as does the rest of the box. Well done!
-- Ken, "Everyday above ground is a good day!"
Nick_Osbourne
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#8 posted 944 days ago
Nice jewelry box! I’m working on my first box right now but with mitered corners, it’s not easy. Good job!
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#9 posted 944 days ago
BEAUTIFUL LOOKING BOX, THE TOP IS AWESOME.
-- (You just have to please the man in the Mirror) Mike from Michigan -
Moby
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#10 posted 944 days ago
That lid has some incredible figure!
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#11 posted 944 days ago
Beautiful wood, great job.
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#12 posted 944 days ago
AWESOME! Great Work!!
-- Robert B. Sabina, Ohio.....
Chip
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#13 posted 944 days ago
Great job Kevin. And a beautiful choice of woods. A real gem.
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#14 posted 944 days ago
I wasn’t going to sign in. I only have time for a quick look before I get to the shop. BUT, that is nice! The contrast on the sides works and that top is beautiful. Those two elements of the grain of the maple plus the curl really catch my eye. You have a good eye for what makes an appealing box.
Robert
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#15 posted 891 days ago
very nice box, love the contrasting woods.
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