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This is cool. One of the neatest things I’ve ever seen done with wood. Great job.

-- Greg - For the benefit and enjoyment of the people

What a great job, love it.

You guys keep doing so much better at this than me. Guess I need to practise more.

I would love to see a blog on your finishing technique. You can never have to many options.

Thanks for posting.

very nice
i thought you had
a box covered with a towel
but the grain kept saying no

well done

-- david - only thru kindness can this world be whole . If we don't succeed we run the risk of failure. Dan Quayle

This is really cool detailed work. Love it!

-- Bob A in NJ

That’s a beauty!
You really used beautiful wood in perfect harmony with the interesting, to explore, design with great details. That’s what it’s all about, great job…...........................

-- mtnwild (Jack), It's not what you see, it's how you see it.

very awesome Brad. the wood combo goes very well together. very nice

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

I like the joinery. The handle reminds me of an eagle beak. Great job

-- If you build it, they will come

That box is a real beauty!
The pattern & grains in it are awesome.
And your craftsmanship is top notch.

-- Eric

Great Work Brad!!! Excellent Box!!

-- Mike in Concord, NH---Unpleasant tasks are simply worthy challenges to improve skills.

Nice looking box, Brad.

-- CJIII Future cabinetmaker

Thank you all for the kind words LJ’s!
@Greg- Wow, that is quite the compliment, thanks!

@CW- That’s funny you should say that, I think the same thing when I see other versions of the art boxes.
As far as the finish goes, I just work up through the grits after grinding, 80, 120, 150, 220, 320, 400 and then 600. I blow the box off with compressed air between each grit which makes it easier to see spots I may have missed. After the 600, I rub it aggressively with Liberon 0000 steel wool. After that, another good rubbing with cheesecloth which gives it a natural polished look. I then use Minwax Antique oil applied liberally and rubbed in well over a small area because it becomes tacky rather quickly. The directions say to let it sit for about 5 minutes before wiping it off. My experiences are that, that is waaay too long. I usually let it sit for no more than a minute tops.
After the first application, allow it to dry for at least 24 hours, longer is better with more oily woods. Then, I rub it again with the cheesecloth once it has completely dried to get the sheen I want. I then apply another coat, let it dry and repeat with the cheesecloth.

Thank you all again for the generous comments, they are much appreciated!

-- Brad, Oregon- The things that come to those who wait, may be the things left by those who got there first.

Andy has presented such a unique design on box making and you my friend have made a well done interpretation. All your work has the flair and uniqueness of Andy work with a nice added personal touch, well done and as always thanks for posting…BC

Excellent job. You nailed the handle.

-- Earth first, we'll drill the rest of the planets later. Vern

Your boxes are continuously advancing in all attributes !! from design to fit and even finish, always worth the look ! Keep’em comi’n and beautiful work !

-- Rob,Gaithersburg,MD,One mans trash is another mans woodshop treasure !!

I would say Andy would be Proud! What a great box!

-- Ken, "Everyday above ground is a good day!"