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This is a Crawford style box made of walnut burl veneer, this is one of the best walnut burls I have been able to purchase in a while, it is very tight burl pattern so I let the wood show on most of the interior only lining the bottom. The bottom and tray are lined with burgundy velvet. On the interior of the lid is my entry into marquetry, I have wanted to try marquetry and this was an opprotunity to try it. It took three tries to get a swan but I’m still not real good at it. The finish is shellac.
-- Tom D
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Hacksaw007
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#1 posted 708 days ago
Amazing! You are so far out of my league that I have to laugh. Wonderful craftsmanship. I call you master! Thanks for sharing!
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DocWithManyHats
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#2 posted 708 days ago
Stunning
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#3 posted 708 days ago
Very nice box Tom.
The burl is lovely, the corners are superb and the marquetry works very well. If that’s your first try at marquetry, then you’re on your way.
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#4 posted 708 days ago
For such a first try…WOW..Excellent
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#5 posted 708 days ago
I just got Andrew’s book – I am a loooong way away from even trying something like this. Your version looks fantastic!!
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#6 posted 708 days ago
Great work that venner is stunning and even better is the finish!!!!! shellac!!!
im so glad its not poly!!! i really like the traditonal finish, keep up the good work!!!
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ruddy
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#7 posted 708 days ago
Tom.
Superb…and I love the swan. When you open the box it is a feast for the eyes.
Love your work
regards
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#8 posted 708 days ago
great job down to the finish.
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#9 posted 708 days ago
Absolutely spectacular!
Beautiful work from top to bottom !
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#10 posted 708 days ago
Great work well done.
Ian
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#11 posted 708 days ago
Hey Tom,
‘Outstanding”
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#12 posted 707 days ago
Thats beautiful really wonderful box. Alistair
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TopamaxSurvivor
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#13 posted 707 days ago
Awesome!!
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#14 posted 707 days ago
Even if I had the time, I don’t yet or may never be skilled enough to build such a nice piece.
Fantastic work!!!
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#15 posted 707 days ago
hi tom that is one beautiful box outstanding craftsmanship
love the swan
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