1 Box of Drawers

O my goodness man!

That’s just crazy beautiful and skillfully made!

Wow! Congratulations.

-- Paul, Texas

I’m floored. Beautiful…just breathtaking.

-- http://www.woodsongsfurniture.com

Gary

Amazing, I’ve no doubt this will become a heirloom for generations to come! Well done.

Good Health
Tony Ward

-- Bandsaw Box Plans

Man that is incredible – those full extension dovetail slides are genius!

-- JC - Central PA - www.affyx.com

Daaang! Do you ever sleep? That is awesome!
I am overwhelmed by not only the detail involved here, but the AMOUNT of it…
I would have been burned out after making ONE drawer.

-- Jon

jeez…

-- "Bordnerizing" perfectly good lumber for over a decade.

That is fantastic. The detail, the wood, the engineering. A most impressive box, although calling it a box is like calling a Picaso a drawing.

-- When you give someone a chance it may well be their last.

Very beautiful box.

-- Still learning everything

That is one hell of a project Gary. Beautiful job.

-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python

WOW!

-- Greatness is not found in possessions, power, position, or prestige. It is discovered in goodness, humility, service, and love.

one heck of a box !

amazing work.

-- work from your heart and your spirit will live forever

That is just ridiculously amazing. ((((shaking head))))

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

Beautifully fitted inside the size rule of the competition Gary, and exquisite in its design and execution. A stunning piece of work!

-- Res severa verum gaudium - True pleasure is a serious business. http://www.folksy.com/shops/TreeGems

My word! Gary, I think you are up for a two-fer on these contests. This is just incredible. I am flabergasted!

-- Thos. Angle

Gary,

Your box project blows me away. It must have been a long four weeks of work. Great design, beautiful work and finish.

I can only dream of this kind of project.

Congratulations,

Dalec

Way to go Dude!! Makes all the wood in my wood rack all tingly wanting to be a part of something so incredible!!! Fantastic job Gary!!

-- Les, Wichita, Ks. (I'd rather be covered in saw dust!)

Damn, that is cool! Now I just have to figure out if I want to show that to my wife or not.

-- Tom, Southwest Florida

Speechless. Words would minimize it.

Gary. A fantastic box. A great job. Congratulation on finishing it.

-- Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

This is simply amazing. I can’t imagine the imaginative effort and woodworking ability it takes to create a work of art like this. I will be honest with you though- to use it as a sewing center almost seems sacrilegious. This is akin to using the Hope Diamond to crack nuts.

By the way your photographic techniques are outstanding as well.

I hope your wife has a tool wish list from you because you certainly have earned anything on it.

thanks for sharing.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

I think that we may have a winner here. Gary, this is absolutely incredible craftsmanship and design. I love the full extension dovetail drawers. The wood combinations and details are way over the top. Good for you – you are an incredibly talented craftsman- WOW!!!

-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/

This is Incredible!!! I’ve never seen anything like it! I don’t know what else to say. Just amazing.

-- Check out my new website! http://www.blakeweberwoodworking.com

YOU DAWG ! you buried the bone on that one ! wow your just an amazing talent ! incredible job !

Incredible…and crazy amount of work…but well worth it! Truly inspirational.

-- Patrick, Chicago, IL http://www.TenonAndSpline.com/blog

Ladies and Gentlemen…....We have a winner!!!!

-- Woodworking is not a destination....it's a joinery !!! http://smilesrus.com/pages/woodgallery.html

Gary it’s people like you that keep me comming back to this sight. You really inspire us all to strive for a fraction of your skills. Excellent Job.

-- Billp

Gary, you’re my hero!

-- You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation. (Plato)

WOW!

I don’t think anyone can top this.

Boy! you must’ve had an amazing dream, with this dream of a project.

Beautiful artistic craftsmanship.

-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1

Gary,

I think you just “nuked” the competion with this one. I couldn’t even “imagine” this project, let alone build it. You are a very talented fellow.

It’s good to have you here on this site in case any of us ever get a little proud about the stuff we make. One look at this box, and it’s instant “HUMILITY.”

-- Tom, Surfside Beach, SC - Romans 8:28

I think your math is wrong… don’t you mean 4 WEEKS of thinking, and MONTHS of building.

WOW.

NICE!

-- I am always doing what I cannot do yet, in order to learn how to do it. - Pablo Picasso -- http://blanchardcreative.etsy.com -- http://snbcreative.wordpress.com/

DANG!

-- My digits count!

Wow! Gary I’ll go with rikkor “Speachless”

-- Can't never could do anything, to try is to advance.

Hi Gary;

Once again I’m forced to hate you! LOL

Spectacular. From the looks of some of your projects I see you follow the same guide lines as I. If it isn’t almost impossible you’re not interested.

Great work.

Lee

-- by Lee A. Jesberger http://www.prowoodworkingtips.com http://www.ezee-feed.com

WOW… Just plain WOW…. that’s cool

-- Brian's Table Top Toys http://home.mountaincable.net/~bgraham/

Gary, me thinks you’ve got too much time on your hands. When I grow up I want to be just like ya…lol. Simply amazing!!! What you need is a house full of kids.

-- Carl Rast, Pelion, SC

wow…gray…just amazing…its going in the favorites for sure!!!

-- Matt, Napa, CA...sanity...has arrived...JUNE-JULY-AUGUST...

it looks functional. woow

-- Do it right the first time. Becuase fixing it is a wast of time.

Thank you for all your kind comments. I appreciate them.

It really means something coming from all of you!

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

U da man G.

-- The significant problems we face cannot be solved by the same level of thinking that created them

To quote the dialog from a popular television commercial…....”DUDE!!!!”

-- Woodworking is not a destination....it's a joinery !!! http://smilesrus.com/pages/woodgallery.html

I wouldn’t believe it unless I saw it – even then… Terrific!

-- CanuckDon "I just love small wooden boxes!" http://www.canterburybaptist.org/

A cube! 3D! Yeah, like Dazzling, Diabolical and DY-NO-MITE!!! Great piece Gary!

-- Rob (A) Waxahachie,TX

I just stopped back for another look, and I still can’t believe it!

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

Holy Crap! I think I just wet myself.

GREAT WORK!

holy cow, man thats one nice box.

-- bryano

You have my vote, Gary. Absolutely fabulous.

-- http://dustynewt.com

I don’t know what to say that hasn’t been said already… that’s pretty dang impressive.
congrats on a job well done!

-- ~ www.darrylmasterson.com ~ www.darrylmasterson.etsy.com ~ www.woodworkingdungeon.blogspot.com ~

Incredible use of the space criteria. Truely inspirational work! Thanks for sharing your skills and ideas!

-- Michael, Fort Worth, TX. "I wood if I could!"

I’m blown away! That’s Awesome

-- Illegitimis nil carborundum - Don't let the bastards grind you down http://woodworkingtipsfrompop.com

All that, out of one 2×4! Amazing! You must have done a lot of dye work.

But seriously – what a great invention! All the woods really join forces in this piece…

But my favorite aspect in terms of the design of this piece is the pattern/s in the set of drawer fronts you created…

It’s really fantastic, in the true sense of the word. Mesmerizing!

If I may cut and paste (it’s lonely down here after 50 comments or so without any pictures):

-- Dorje (pronounced "door-jay"), Seattle, WA

amazing work patience gets it done

-- I cut it twice & it was still too short

I couldn’t resist coming back for yet another look. It still looks great.

-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/

Gary, these works of yours are extraordinary! I have not seen this much talent rolled up into one person before.
I have to admire your patience and ability to see the finished piece in your head.
The crafstmanship is stunning.

Bob

-- A mind, like a home, is furnished by its owner

HOLY MOLY! That is just FINE. Truly an insperational piece of work.
Didn’t you just build a birdcage that took like forever? Do you ever sleep?
I am humbled.

Steve

-- Stevethepeeve -- I'm no rocket surgeon

Thats an amazing box Gary! I figure you musta left out any gold leafing cause you didn’t wanna get too fancy? Heehee….Just awesome.

-- miles125, Alabama.."Architecture is frozen music""

I love boxes with tons of drawers, but wow, are they a ton of work!

Truly outstanding Gary!
That is an intimidating piece of work, but you did a wonderful job.I am sure your wife appreciates all your hard work.Very kind of you.

-- " If I can make it,so can you" ANDY

That might just be one of the most beautiful pieces of furniture that I have ever seen. That is amazing. That is a piece of art!

-- www.robneves.com

Wow….that is skillfully engineered and beautifully executed. Tremendous craftsmanship and selection of materials. It is both functional and a true craftsman piece. Congrats on a museum quality project. Makes me want to Sketchup it!

-- David, South Windsor, CT "I love the smell of sawdust in the morning"

Holy $#@% Batman! Amazing Gary…..

-- Bob, Carver Massachusetts, Sawdust Maker http://www.capecodbaychallenge.org

ooooooh my goodness…....... that’s jaw-dropping amazing.
ditto to everything that has been said above!!!!!!!
Unbelievable

oh did I miss it: what does your wife think of it? Does it serve the purpose ?

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Simply beautiful. Amazing..really! GaryK’s got mad skillz.

HEY…. YOU COPIED THAT FROM ME!!! Yeah Right….. ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE!!

I agree with everyone… jaw dropping AND… it should not be commisioned for a sewing center!! Needs a better purpose to show it off… You definitely have my vote!!!! Great Job Gary…. you are extremely skilled.

I can’t believe I missed this! I didn’t know about it until Dennis posted a a message in the forums. I, too, am simply in awe. A true masterpiece.

Did you use and Incra jig to make the drawer slides? I never would have thought of making slides like that, thanks for sharing that with us.

-- Owen Johnson - aka IowaWoodcrafter

Damn that’s hot. Damn hot. Hot damn!

-b

wow, thats an amazing box. impressive work.

-- Perth, Australia

once again, you have blown me away with your work.

-- making sawdust....

Hey Gary.

Umm, yeah. Words escape me. I’m truly envious of the skill you possess that enables you to make such amazing work. Thanks for sharing (and inspiring all of us).

-- Jeff, St. Paul, MN

Gary, I think this has taken on a life all its own. Congratulations!!!!!

-- Thos. Angle

gary , do you want to sell your old bandsaw ?? lol

Hey Gary. I usually don’t log onto LJ in the morning, as I find that I get caught up and then don’t get to the shop like I should. BUT, after reading Dennis’ blog praising this box, I had to go see it. If this box doesn’t make into a box book at some point, I’ll be a monkey’s uncle. And that doesn’t represent anything about my neice and nephew.

This is just too cool. Way slick engineering. Wonderful detailed inlay, and beautiful woods, all for the purpose of a gift to the wife. Can’t beat that in my book. This should clean your slate for a few days, maybe even get you breakfast in bed.

Well, I gotta get logged off before I get caught up again. Great work, just really great.

-- Mark DeCou - Kansas Flint Hill's Artisan

OH, yah, I saw that in last month’s edition of “Simple Boxes for New Woodworkers” magazine. I was waiting for someone to try that…haha!

Man oh man, that is absolutely gorgeous! I can’t believe you came up with the design in 4 days…that in itself is incredible! Beautiful design…beautiful work! My mother does a lot of cross-stitch and embroidery and she WILL NOT see your pictures (yes, that is a compliment!)

Awesome!

Chris

-- Antiques made, while you wait

I don’t know what to say! I’m speechless and all I can say is thank you all for you comments.

I’ll think of something by the time I get home from California.

Gary

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

yup—still stunning. Hasn’t changed any since yesterday :)

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Okay, it took a day to get over speechless. This is too good for the Readers Gallery in FWW. This is feature article, back cover and Master Class and How They Did It good, and then Associate Editor good. I think you should consider granite countertops to match your new saw.

-- "Bordnerizing" perfectly good lumber for over a decade.

What? I was going through the box entries and I came to this one and stopped dead!

How can someone compete with that! That has to be the most amazing thing I have ever
seen, even in the magazines. Still shaking my head.

-- It's better to have people think you're stupid rather than open your mouth and remove all doubt.

Dude, I had to come back and look at this thing again. I think you have issues! Anybody that can come up with this can not be right! Just kidding, it’s just a beautiful piece and I wish I could see it in person. Again, Great job

-- Illegitimis nil carborundum - Don't let the bastards grind you down http://woodworkingtipsfrompop.com

Gary, I too have to keep coming back to look. Aside from the engineering accomplishments, it is just so pretty to look at. Once again, it is a beautiful box.

-- When you give someone a chance it may well be their last.

I’ve been lurking for some time on LJ, and this is the first time I’ve wandered out of the shadows to comment on anything. But I could sit idly by no longer. I am awed by so many of the wonderful contest entries, but this one stopped me dead in my tracks. I can only hope that one day I have learned enough to execute craftsmanship like this. As for reaching the point where I could actually visualize such a project of my own design … well, that’s further away than I care to think about.

It’s posts like this that have me reticent to post my own meager projects. And yet I know I’ll learn tons from the many experts on this site. So I guess it’s time to take some photos of some old projects and get them posted.

Again, stunning work Gary!

-- Dublin, OH

Gary, I had to come back for another look. It still is as awesome as when I first looked. By the way my wife happened by, saw the box, and wanted to know if I could build her something like that. Needless to say I had no answer to give her.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

Gary,
Rikkor said it best. I hope you consider submitting this to FWW in their gallery section or perhaps an article on this piece.

-- Brian, Folsom, CA http://www.brianfullerdesigns.com

Some projects excel so far beyond the norm that they define the concept. Your box definitely fits this category. Words don’t stand a chance of doing it justice. It’s as impressive an accomplishment as any. Congratulations on such a successful project. And thanks for sharing it with us.

-- All the test cuts in the world won't stop you from cutting the outside when you meant to cut the inside. doh!

I’m not even going to embarrass myself by trying to put words to this project. I’m just going to bow reverently and pay homage to it’s creator.

-- I've cut that board three times and it's still too short!

Man, that is frickin awesome! Nice work. I hope to do stuff that well some day.

-- Tony, Ohio

Thanks again for all your comments. You don’t know how much it means to me.

I am sitting at the airport waiting for my flight home. Reading this is a great sendoff.

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

Unbelievable. I can’t imagine the number of hours this must take. Congratulations on a masterpiece.

Kerry

-- Alberta, Canada

Gary, this is some of the most amazing woodworking I’ve ever seen. You’re my hero! grin

-- Robb

Gary – This is such a fantastic piece of woodworking. The design all the way down to the skill it took to create such an amazing piece. Congratulations on an incredible job. I can’t wait to see what you come up with next.

Unbelievable piece of work.
Sharad

-- patanjali

Congratulations Gary..
and what does the Mrs think of her famous storage unit?

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Debbie – She is tickled about it. She keeps wanting to move it to different places until she finds one she likes.

It’s amazing how much wood there is in there. It weighs 57 pounds!
I had no idea it weighed that much when I was dealing with pieces, but when I went to pick the whole thing
up I got quite a surprise.

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

so you hope that she find “the” place soon.. so you can stop lugging it around :)

She might consider putting it at the front door for everyone to see )

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Gary Congratulation on the great piece and on the well deserved win.

Well done my man.

-- Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

Truely a work of art Gary! – Absolutely stunning! – Congrates!

-- The Gnarly Wood Shoppe

Gary! congratulations! Long after we are no longer here on this earth, people will still be amazed at what you have created. What a wonderful community to be associated with!

-- If knowledge is not shared, it is forgotten.

I know that this is merely repeating the above comments, but I just had to say that it is a combination of art and craftsmanship I have never seen. How anyone could possibly design this project and then have the craftmanship to build it in four days is just unbelieveable. It is beautifully conceived and masterfully executed. I cannot even visualize how some of it was crafted. Congratualtions on winning the contest, you surely deserved it!

Stunning….......................Simply Stunning!

Congrats on your very deserving win! This project got my top vote! Way to go! Thanks for your input to the LJ community, Michael

-- Michael, Fort Worth, TX. "I wood if I could!"

Wow, only 4 days to figure this out? It would take me forever. Very sophisticated design, flawless craftsmanship. I tip my hat to you. Excellent.

-- Bob A in NJ

Congrats Gary – Absolutely deserving of first place!!

-- Joel Tille

Truly Awesome. Absolutely beautiful.

-- I think, therefore I am confused.

That is awesome!!!!!!!!

-- "It's easier to get forgiveness than permission"

WOW!!
You desreve to win the prize with that box. Totally awesome!

Congratulations. You worked hard for the accolades, to be sure!

God Bless,
Hawg

-- Saving barnwood from the scrapyards

There isn’t anything more I can add- just wanted to chime in with my appreciation of the skill involved both in the design and impeccable workmanship involved in making this wonderful box.

-- "So much wood. . .so little time!" www.woodworks-by-donna.com

Amazing box! Congrats on the win!! You do awesome work!

-- Dangee's Pyrography by Artist Danette Smith

That is just plain AWESOME!!

Those dovetailed sliders sure look nice… is there a trick to making them?

Great project… and performance!

-- Have Fun! Joe Lyddon - Home: http://www.WoodworkStuff.net ... My Small Gallery: http://www.ncwoodworker.net/pp/showgallery.php?ppuser=1389&cat=500"

I’ve only just joined, but I doubt I will see many projects better than this. A wonderful piece of craftsmanship

-- Gareth, Amlwch

Joe – Not much of a trick. I did use an Incra router fence and their templates to do it.
Just a double dovetail done along the length of the piece instead of on the end.

I got the idea at a woodworking show, watching them demo the fence.

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

it is amazing, isn’t it!!!!!!

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Thought I’d revisit this incredible box again to initiate the 3001st view. Still inspiring.

-- Thuan

I just had to stop by again and say what a wonderful box this is. Congratulations on your well deserved win!

It’s still the most amazing thing I have ever seen!

-- It's better to have people think you're stupid rather than open your mouth and remove all doubt.

Even better the ninth time!

definitely worth checking out again and again.

When I took the poster to the Steel City Tools display (at the wood show this weekend), Jim (VP of STC) asked me which projects were Gary’s. As soon as he saw the poster he said “oh yes,, yes… amazing stuff”. Amazing indeed.

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Gary,

What a tremendous project. I bet your wife is glad to have that! Great Job!

-- John -- Racine, WI -- Woodworking..."It's not just a Hobby, it's an Adventure"

AMAZEING. How did you make that inlay on he front. Mad Skills.

-- Tyler, Illinois

This is an absolutely outstanding piece! PERFECT!

-- Mark

Man Gary, Thats got to be the coolest box ever. Very Very nice job.

So how did you fair in the box build off?

Justin

Sweeeeeeeeet Jesus.

-- Jarrod, Taos, NM http://anthologyfinefurniture.wordpress.com

Wow, just plain WOW! This really is one of the most impressive pieces I’ve ever seen. I suddenly feel very humbled! I definitely know that I will have to create something truly stunning if I plan on entering any of these contests. :)

-- I get payed to play with power tools! What could be better than that?

how ingenious – I need one of those!!

-- Currently-from-Grand-Rapids-but-looking-to-move-to-beautiful-Traverse-City ... :)

precision … what tolerance did you use for the sliding dovetails ?

-- work from your heart and your spirit will live forever

Nothing specific.

They were a little tight until I rubbed a candle on them. Wax is a great lubrication for wood.

Some I had to run through the router table twice to loosen them up.

Each drawer is fixed so that it won’t slide all the way out so basically each drawer slide is hand fit.

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

Gary,

The visual impact of your work in this box is breathtaking, to say the least, but I think I’m most impressed by the mental process you went through in designing the ‘box’. You’ve maintained great proportion from the smallest elements through their combination into the larger box. And, your choice of materials and the craftsmanship to incorporate them does justice to the excellent design.

Several people have published glossy books of exceptional and unusual boxes (i.e., “The Art of Making Elegant Wood Boxes”, by Tony Lydgate). Yours should be featured in the next compendium published!

-- Earle Wright, Lenoir City, Tennessee

Gary,

I just checked out your box of drawers that you made for your wife. I’m totally new at this Site, and I say Hellava Job, I feel privelaged to be able to view your projects, and have the honor of your Comments on mine, just want to say there’s some Top woodworkers out there and Then there’s GARY, Trully Awesome Work Brother…..your brother in woodworking John

-- Your Brother in WoodWorking John, Pittsburgh , PA.

Oh Gary, by the way, Tell me that you won the Contest, should have been a hands down win…...your brother in woodworking John

-- Your Brother in WoodWorking John, Pittsburgh , PA.

Gary
That is awesome good work. The full extension drawer slides are pretty similar to something I’ve been planning for quite a while (if I can ever stop working ON the shop instead of IN it). I’ve got a question on the stops. Are you able to remove the drawers or are they pretty much sealed in there? One poster on FWW’s Knots forum did something with spring loaded stops that would catch the drawer but a paperclip pushed through a pin hole in the sides of the slides would push it down into the DT slot so that you could slide them out of the case. I was mulling about a similar but slightly less complex idea but wondered how you handled it if they’re removable.

-- Use the fence Luke

Doug. The drawers are semi permament. There is a 1/8” peg press fit into the bottom of each
drawer that locks in the drawer. You just need something to push it out to remove the drawer.

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

WOW!... GARY… I have no Idea what to say… I actually stopped breathing for a bit when I was looking at the pics… slobbered a little, I think…

Wow!... I just can’t get over the pics of it… over the top NICE!! You have some INCREDIBLE talent!... If I didn’t live 2000 miles away, I’d be in your shop BEGGING you to teach me… lol…

Great job…

-- As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. (Proverbs 27:17) †

GaryK,

Simply inspiring! This is the type of work that I would like to do. I hereby will refer to you as Master Woodworker GaryK.

-- //FC - Round Rock, TX - "Experience is what you get just after you need it"

Bravo! Truely a work of art

-- Frank, Florissant, Missouri "The New Show-Me Woodshop"

Gary, that is absolutely fabulous. I’m sure glad my needleworking wife isn’t looking over my shoulder right now—no way would I attempt something as complex as that. I’m in awe!.

-- dickvn,Virginia,vannierop@urgrad.rochester.edu

Gary, Missed this when you posted it. WOW. Only 4 weeks, huh. That looks like a lifetime work in my shop. I’m with sIKE, Master Woodworker GaryK. The inlay must’ve been tedious, but obviously rewarding. Lacking the words, so simply, good job.

-- Jeff, South Carolina

hi gary Very beautiful box.

-- jeanmarc manosque france

Man, this is a work of art! Truly outstanding craftsmanship.

-- Eric - Nashville, Tennessee

Gary, I came back to look again … needed some inspiration for full-extension wood drawer glides. This project is truly amazing.

-- http://www.north40custom.com -- http://north40studios.etsy.com --

This is a whole other realm of woodworking that I’m not ready to know exists. I thought for a second, “Hey, so did he win the contest?” But I just can’t even ask that. You’ve definitely won something special, even if only the admiration and respect of all the above.

To nice for words to describe. Please keep us informed on your projects?

-- Only the Shadow knows....................

I guess we won’t be seeing Norm build one of these any time soon on TV !!! I’m overwhelmed with the details you have put into this sweet invention of yours … Great job to say the least : ) I actually had to go get my ruler to look at 17” and I just can’t believe you were able to construct such an elaborate box on such a small scale ! Happy Fourth of July to you Gary : )

-- You know you're getting old when you know the difference between you're (you are) and your (belongs to you) AND how to use them in a sentence .

Well, it looks like Fine Woodworking is not interested in my box.

The following is the reply I got from them.

“This piece was a difficult one for us to evaluate because it is very complex. It’s very personal and not something we would do a project on, and it won’t work for the gallery because we’d have to show too many photos to get the point across. If we can squeeze in one detail shot with a piece we’re lucky.”

Oh, well.

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

How bittersweet.

On the bright side, if “Fine Woodworking” says you’re piece is too good for their readers to comprehend, that has to put the rest of us in especially elite company…

Q

-- I don't make sawdust...I produce vast quantities of "Micro Mulch."

Holy crikie you are when heck of an engineer, planner, designer, whatever. This is awesome.. Dug

-- Wood and Glass they kick (well you know) Have a great day all Dug

Hi Gary—I’m new around here—

That thing is awesome—kinda paradigm-breaking. Had me fooled from the first picture.

Don’t worry about FWW—I’m so tired of seeing that one reproduction secretary (Townshend, I think)—they’re not getting it like they used to.

-- Chuck, Pullman, WA

I must add to the long list of compliments. I tried to navigate away from this page but my fingers typed this before I had time to react!! LOL

Keep it up!!

-- Lane Custom Guitars and Basses

I forgot how cool looking this box is. I’m still amazed!

-- It's better to have people think you're stupid rather than open your mouth and remove all doubt.

Gary, You have raised the bar on the quality and the coolness of projects on LumberJocks.
Absolutely beautiful work,

-- Wade, Nashville, www.casetn.com

I am definitly impressed and made the error of showing this to the wife.

Thats a LOT of dedication and perserverance, self dicsipline…......exceptional.

I’m not a fan of piano hinge but all the same, I could forgive it, in this example.

Cheers

-- http://www.furnituremann.ca/

WOW!! You must have the patience of Job!!

-- Debt is nothing more than the 21st Century's form of slavery.

Since Fine Woodworking doesn’t want to put this box in their magazine I am going to enter it into their Box contest they currently (3-2009) having.

We shall see how they judge it.

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

TopamaxSurvivor…...............a client asked my name once not knowing my name nor did he know that the cheque he made out to me…...........was indeed me so I told him my name was “Job” and he asked me if that was like “Job”in the bible and spelt the same and I replied yes. He went on and asked if my name “Job” was like the same guy in the bible who got swallowed by a whale and again I replied “Yes”. He went on again and asked me if I believed in that biblical crap and I replied “When I die and go to heaven I’ll ask Job if its true” and he replied “What if Job went to hell” and I replied “Then you ask him”

GaryK…...................I hope you win and have always wondered why “some” pieces get into FWW and others dont. Gotta wonder about what judge is working what day and what they did the night before judgment!

-- http://www.furnituremann.ca/

Your in a league of your own! To count you as a fellow jock is an honor!

-- spanky46 -- Never enough clamps...Never enough tools...Never enough time.

Gary, you win “Joe’s” Creative Design Award, “Joe’s” Tedious Workmanship Award, “Joe’s” I Wish I Had Your Talent award and most of all…

“Joe’s” prestigeous WTF Were You Thinking trophy!... :)

A beautiful piece. Congratulations on the recognition which is obviously well deserved.

Joe

-- JMP

Innovative, original, and extremely well executed… I think you have a winner there.

-- Festool4

Totally incredible!!!!!!

-- -- Doug H, MI