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Heres one of the largest Celtic boxes I have made.It measures 10-3/4" deep x 14-1/2"wide x 4-1/4" tall.

The sides are quilted maple . The top is pencil line spalted big leaf maple. I found this log next to railroad tracks someone had dumped it there. I noticed the spalting so I brought it to a local sawmill.

The black wood is Missouri Bog Oak. It was discoverd by a farmer buried 15 feet below the ground. It is thousands of years old.The log was buried by some dramatic natural event. The tannins in the oak reacted with the soluable Iron present inthe ground water turnning the Oak black.

The finish is 3 coats of natural Danish oil than wax.

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Beautiful wood and wonderful craftsmanship.
Just doesn't get any better.
 

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Your inlays of the knots impress me the most. Then I look at the hinges and wow. The the story of the wood. I hope this box will have a special purpose.
 

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Somehow, bog wood cannot be any righter for a Celtic inspired project. Great wood, great job.
Love everything Celtic.
 

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Inspirational Patrick. Lovely work, great design and executed with skill…..Love it
 

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Superior Work on a Beautiful Box Patrick!!
I was going to tell you what I liked best, but then I realized…
What's not to like?!
Very Well Done Sir…
 

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Wonderful box. The way the woods work together and your craftsmanship are fantastic. And thanks for sharing the stories of the wood sources.
 

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Amazing work! Love the contrast. That dark oak was a real treasure find!
 

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Materials, craftsmanship and design come together to make this one special box.
 

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Nicely done.
Roger
 

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Patrick,

I was going to comment on the quality of your work, design and material selection but looking closely I got "bogged" down and could "knot" decide how to express my admiration.

Keep up the excellent work!

Be Careful!

Herb
 

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Great job !
 

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What a Beautiful Box, Majestic and Bold, Classy with superb craftsmanship, love the carved handle, wood hinges, and carved inlay, these additions really make this project an eye-catcher, great job, thanks for sharing
 

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I love this box. Its like Littlecope say "What's not to like" Thanks for sharing it.
 

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nice box.
 
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