Tree of Life Scroll Saw Box Tiger Maple and Black Walnut

Very nice David. I have always been intrigued by the Tree of Life items I have seen. Beautiful interpretation of the design.

Ken

-- • "I have noticed that nothing I have never said ever did me any harm."....... Calvin Coolidge

it’s LOVELY and I enjoyed your blog as well.

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

That is great looking and you did a fine job on it. i love the wood contrast.

-- Tim - I usally measure twice after I cut......then I know for sure that I cut it short.....

Thanks Ken. I find religious, mythological, and folklore pieces intriguing as well. I like the idea of a story being embodied in an object such as a box, hammer, chair, other common household item. To me, the people who added these decorations to practical items, desired to be conscious of their practices, beliefs, customs, etc. at all times. Such items were not only for the purpose of decoration, but to remind them that even their everyday tasks were something to be conscientious of and that every detail of their lives were an expression of their religious and cultural beliefs.

Ms Debbie – Thank you again for your kind comments. You continuously give us your soul and encouragement. That is never taken lightly.

David

-- There is little that is simple when it comes to making a simple box.

Thank you for viewing Time. I do appreciate the encouragement.

David

-- There is little that is simple when it comes to making a simple box.

I like this, David.

-- Martyn -- Boxologist, Pattern Juggler and Candyman of the visually challenging. http://www.theartofboxes.com

As I said on your blog, this is very nice piece of art. Well done David.

-- Bob C, Australia. I love sharing as long as it is not my tools

Very well done , David : )

-- When did quiet and quite become the same word ? I'm guessing about the same time as your and you're did.

You should be heartened; the results are so nice that I’m going to go dust off my scroll saw and see what I can make. Love that design.

-- http://www.etsy.com/shop/Ossian

David,
I’ve been finding it very hard to get on the computer these days, so I haven’t seen the blog yet. The box looks great and I am looking forward to seeing the process.

P.S.
I’m sorry if some of my comments seem a little late or out of order…... I have 479 emails to catch up on and most of them are LumberJocks.

-- Cheers and God Bless

I really like this box, you did a great job!

-- ----- www.KNWoodworking.com ----- --

that’s a great “Tree-of-Life” project. BUT, it’s sitting next to a “Bowl-of-Death” ash-tray….. no,no,no… give them cancer sticks up. I did 30yrs ago

-- Roger from KY. Work/Play/Travel Safe. Kentuk55@bellsouth.net

Freedom of choice?

I don’t smoke anymore but it should be up to the individual, surely.

-- Martyn -- Boxologist, Pattern Juggler and Candyman of the visually challenging. http://www.theartofboxes.com

I am away from home currently but will return tonight and thank those that responded properly. I will not defend my habit here and would prefer my project posting to not turn into a debate over the use of a legal substance. Thank you Roger for reminding me that I need to be more conscientious of what lies in the background of my work photos. Until I create a setup for more proper presentations, I will make sure that objects that promote debates over health and morality are absent from my pictures.

David

-- There is little that is simple when it comes to making a simple box.

Point taken David, sorry.

-- Martyn -- Boxologist, Pattern Juggler and Candyman of the visually challenging. http://www.theartofboxes.com