It Takes Me Back

Paul, I can see that this box has alot of heart and alot of emotion put into it. To build something that has so much meaning is priceless. Great job as usual.

-- Every step of any project should be considered your masterpiece if you want the finished product to reflect the quality of your work. http://www.FineArtBoxes.com

Again, such stunning marquetry work Paul. And I still love those hinges. So what is that white thing under your Chevalet? I assume from the Rapidographs that you do Pen & Ink? I’ve tried my hand at it. About the only kind of drawing I can do. Oh, and it looks like you used to dye your hair dark in your younger days. Ha ha. :) Very well done on the box.

-- Backer boards, stop blocks, build oversized, and never buy a hand plane--

Paul,
This is amazing… a result of your memorable time. Anyone can always see the details of a ship because you actually been a shipbuilder. I like the box too specially the hinge style. Thanks for posting.\

-- Bert

Paul, that is fantastic work as usual! I really like the way the burl grain dips in the foreground, like it is resisting the lifting of the net. Great job on the video too. Looking good there cutting with that chevalet!

-- You either think you can, or think you can't. Either way you are right. Henry Ford

You just keep us one step behind Paul, another stunner going forward. Love the “burl sea” that is a focal point to my eye, it just seems to set the rest of the scene plus thoes hinges of yours.
Fabulous work :)))
BTW you’ve managed to stand the test of time not too bad :::::——))))))

-- Pete G: If you always do what you always did you'll always get what you always got

Beautiful work Paul, well done, I love it.

-- Tom D

I am always impress by good marquetry. Some day I want to learn how. Nice job

-- Shameless - Winner of two Stumpy Nubs Awards

Wowwww!

Paul, The box is great; but in all honnesty I was totally captivate by the marquetry of the fishing boat.
It is so realistic. I always marvel at great marquetry and I paused on yours for a long time, looking at boat, the mat and the net.
There is someting about the 2 dark spots on the net that looks like eyes that makes you look at it from different perspective and imagine many different things.
The water seems to also have several characters in it, a drowning fisherman? Maybe an illusion…

Paul, The images here are simply stunning. Your work past and present is just amazing. You honor the past and celebrate the present in your life’s work. I can’t imagine being in the possession of such a fine piece of hand work. Keep ‘em comin. \

-- Dr. Ken, Florida - Durch harte arbeit werden Träume wahr.

OH MY GOD!!!!!!!!!!!! You are absolutely amazing. Paul your work is just a delight to me at the end of a long, long day. Thanks for lifting my spirits. Another wonderful piece. Keep them coming…......

-- cathyb, Hawaii, www.cathyswoodworking.com

Thanks everyone

Rance, The white thing under the chevalet is a piece of countertop laminate I had lying around. It’s there to make it easier (possible) to find tiny pieces that sometimes fall before I can get a hold of them.
Good eye on the Rapidographs. Those are actually a couple of my pen and inks in the box. The one you see on top is a streetlamp in Venice.

-- Paul M ..............If God wanted us to have fiberglass boats he would have given us fiberglass trees. http://prmdesigns.com/

Nice indeed. I am always anxious to see your next post, and they never disappoint!
Roger

-- "Everybody makes mistakes. A craftsman always fixes them." (Monty Kennedy, "The Checkering and Carving of Gunstocks", 1952)

Very beautiful job.

-- Kevin, Blue Springs, MO

What a wonderful box, and a wonderful write up.
Looks like a nice place to work too.

You got skills, my Man.
Steve

-- -- I'm no rocket surgeon

Superb craftsmanship, Paul. Beautiful picture, wood choice and finish. Those hinges looks very elegant I must try some. A classic post, thank you.

-- Martyn -- Boxologist, Pattern Juggler and Candyman of the visually challenging. http://www.theartofboxes.com