Project by Patrick May | posted 01-08-2011 05:46 PM | 3145 views | 19 times favorited | 17 comments | ![]() |
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A jewelry box made with Spalted Maple sides , book-matched quarter-sawn Bog Oak veneer top, solid Bog Oak trim,with brass pin in hasp.Lined with black velvet. . The 5,000 year old Bog Oak dug up from the peat bogs of Ireland and England . Finished in Danish oil and wax. 11” x 7” x 4”
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DaddyT
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#1 posted 01-08-2011 06:04 PM
Thats AWESOME! I cant help but think that it would have made a nice cigar humidifier. Love the hinges, and the clasp…...heck I love the whole thing! Can you tell me where you got the wood? Id love to have some of that
-- Jimi _ Measure twice, cut once.......@#%#$@!!!......measure twice, cut....
cajunpen
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#2 posted 01-08-2011 07:01 PM
That is a beautiful piece of historical wood. You didn’t mention the hinges, I don’t think anyway, but they are one of my favorite p;arts of the box – along with the clasp.
-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/
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#3 posted 01-08-2011 07:11 PM
Great looking design and even better looking craftsmanship ! I really like the look of this, it stands out with all the attention to details. Awesome work and thanks for sharing !
-- Rob,Gaithersburg,MD,One mans trash is another mans wood shop treasure ! ;-)
grizzman
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#4 posted 01-08-2011 07:13 PM
what a beautiful box…great woods to use also…very nice touches with the hinges and such…i to would like to know about this bog oak and where you get some..grizz
-- GRIZZMAN ...[''''']
Chip
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#5 posted 01-08-2011 07:24 PM
Gorgeous wood and box Patrick.
-- Better to say nothing and be thought the fool... then to speak and erase all doubt!
dub560
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#6 posted 01-08-2011 07:53 PM
very nice box p you got there..the latch are beautiful too—nicely thought out
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cut3times
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#7 posted 01-08-2011 09:47 PM
Nice job Patrick! I started working on box joint hinges before Christmas and got side-tracked on other projects. I need to get back to them after seeing yours.
-- And Still Too Short - "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans." John Lennon
helluvawreck
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#8 posted 01-08-2011 10:08 PM
That box is so unusual and also beautiful. You did a great job on the hinges and catch and I think that the woods you chose contrast in a wonderful way and enhance the design of the box very well.
-- helluvawreck aka Charles, http://woodworkingexpo.wordpress.com
BritBoxmaker
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#9 posted 01-09-2011 12:33 AM
A fascinating series. Sensitive, economic use of the Bog Oak with some good knot carving. Interesting contrast of Spalted Maple. Whats not to like. An excellent piece and a good post, Patrick.
-- Martyn -- Boxologist, Pattern Juggler and Candyman of the visually challenging.
SteveKorz
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#10 posted 01-09-2011 02:36 AM
Wow, really like this… nicely done
-- As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. (Proverbs 27:17) †
Cozmo35
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#11 posted 01-09-2011 02:50 AM
That is a beautiful box!
-- If you don't work, you don't eat!.....Garland, TX
TelescopeMaker
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#12 posted 01-09-2011 05:42 AM
Nicely, nicely done. I love the hinges, but the clasp is astonishing. you must have carved it after separation, because the knotwork shows no room for a kerf.
-- Telescope Maker, Woodworker, Brewer, Gizmologist, Gardner, Lawn Mower
Paul_F
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#13 posted 01-09-2011 04:42 PM
Great project and presentation.
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Maveric777
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#14 posted 01-09-2011 04:46 PM
Ohhhh that killer clasp set up on the front just makes this piece IMO…. Man! I really like that….. Very cool!
-- Dan ~ Texarkana, Tx.
SgtSnafu
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#15 posted 01-10-2011 04:54 PM
Great looking box – Well done on the latch and hinges.
Thanks for sharing
-- Scotty - aka... SgtSnafu - Randleman NC
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