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Hi All
This is my latest commission – it is made from black walnut with sycamore inlays. The lid is made from bandsawn veneers with the grain running front to back. The flap is held in place in the close position with 2 spring catches and the box is lined in mulberry suede. Finished with several coats of blonde shellac followed by wax. Fitted with nickel hardware.
Cheers
Ian
-- The Boxmakers Jewellery. Neat Hinge - Neat Lock - Neat Screw - http://hawthornecrafts.com/box-hardware/
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rkoorman
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#1 posted 705 days ago
Wow, nice one Ian!!!
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RogerBean
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#2 posted 705 days ago
Ian,
I always look forward to seeing your next piece, and you never disappoint. This one is no exception. A pinnacle of good taste and restraint. Flawlessly crafted. Very nice drawer and front design. The drop down is a neat and effective way to handle drawers and eliminate exterior clutter.
Roger
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Ken90712
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#3 posted 705 days ago
Amazing work. Flawless!!! I just love it.
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CharlieM1958
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#4 posted 705 days ago
Wow!
Everything Roger said. I particularly like the drop-down feature, and, of course, the spectacular attention to detail.
-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"
shipwright
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#5 posted 705 days ago
Classic, elegant, beautiful.
Very nice work Ian.
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itsmic
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#6 posted 705 days ago
Very Fine Jewelry Box, Great design and shape, beautiful wood and excellent craftsmanship, Your consistency of perfection is an inspiration, thanks for sharing
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Roger
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#7 posted 705 days ago
very kool design. that purple interior really looks elegant with that beautiful Walnut
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Randy Price
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#8 posted 705 days ago
Ian -
Absolutely beautiful workmanship.
Thanks,
Randy
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majeagle1
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#9 posted 705 days ago
Superb example of elegance and fine craftsmanship!
I just love to see each piece of work that you present…. they are such fine examples
for boxmakers like myself to aspire to and learn from.
I also really like the drop down lid and the details of the drawers….. and of course, the
absolutely “fine” detail of your beautiful inlays…... such fine work !
Thanks Ian
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Ian Hawthorne
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#10 posted 705 days ago
Many thanks guys – it was very enjoyable making this box and I hope to do some more with the drop down flap.
Cheers
Ian
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Greg The Cajun Box Sculptor
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#11 posted 705 days ago
Innovative and creative to say the least. Like everyone else, I like the drop front alot. What keeps it in place? Am I seeing ball catches in the photo?
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Greg The Cajun Box Sculptor
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#12 posted 705 days ago
Hello Ian,
I just yesterday orderred a pair of your HQ-php hinges and was interested in a box lock but noticed the hinges are not yet available in nickel and the lock set is only availanle in nickel…which will not allow for a matching set.
Any input as to when the nickel HQ-php hinges will be available? I personally prefer the look of nickel over brass.
Thanks!
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twokidsnosleep
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#13 posted 705 days ago
Magnificent in every way shape and form
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bigike
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#14 posted 705 days ago
Now that is a very smooth box, I love it!
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Dusty56
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#15 posted 705 days ago
Details , details, and more fine details !! I think you hit all of them 100% !!
Love the Nickel / Walnut look and the inlays are superb as well .
Right into my favorites with this one : )
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