Project by Terry Cheatham | posted 07-31-2011 09:25 PM | 1533 views | 0 times favorited | 10 comments | ![]() |
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This my first posting on LJ. This box was my latest of 5 boxes using the same basic design. I heard that zebra wood is hard, but I did not expect it to be hard enough to chip my planer blades. The insert is black walnut with an eye. I used a wipe-on polyurethane finish. I am a beginner woodworker and make lots of mistakes. Hopefully I will learn from them.
-- Terry, Texas
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MShort
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#1 posted 07-31-2011 09:38 PM
Nice lookin’ box.
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#2 posted 07-31-2011 10:49 PM
Sharp looking Box, I like it, the knot on the lid reveals nature at it’s best, Your design is good, and execution well done, thanks for sharing
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#3 posted 07-31-2011 10:52 PM
Very nice! I have never worked with zebrawood but it sure looks nice, especially with that special walnut top. Great job!!
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#4 posted 07-31-2011 10:59 PM
i like the insert
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#5 posted 07-31-2011 11:51 PM
Nice box. I like the walnut top.
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#6 posted 08-01-2011 02:00 AM
Great looking box Terry…
That lid looks Cosmic, like you built a box to hold the galaxy!!
Real nice work… Welcome to LJ’s my Friend…
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#7 posted 08-01-2011 02:07 AM
Very nice use of the Walnut Eye!! Welcome to LJ’s! I look forward to seeing more of your work!!!!!
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#8 posted 08-01-2011 05:52 AM
A box to be proud of. I like zebrawood and that piece of walnut if not only nice but very unique. Every time I run zebrawood through my planer i get chipout. Most all of the zebrawood I get at the lumberyard has chipout from their planer also. I have learned to plane it a slight bit thicker than I need and then bring it to size with my drum sander.
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#9 posted 08-01-2011 06:06 AM
Very nicely done. The splines on the sides will make it last along time.
Arlin
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#10 posted 08-01-2011 02:09 PM
Great looking box!
I know what you mean (zebra wood is hard) It’s like a rock.
I’m making a box now out of it, and trying to inlay the hinges.
What a job.
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