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I got the inspiration for this project from a fantastic box called My Nightmares and Dreams posted on the following web site http://lumberjocks.com/projects/25067 by Triumph1

Having asked permission to produce my own version I decided to feature my box on a Scottish King from a long long time ago, Robert de Bruce: http://www.longlongtimeago.com/llta_history_bruce_page03.html . A great fable whether true or not!

The shortened version of the story is that the defeated Robert, whilst in hiding in a cave, watched a spider try and try again to spin a web. Watching the spider never ever giving up gave him the encouragement to once again attempt to defeat the " Auld Enemy" the "English" Which he did!

The legs are made with the top cradle material being walnut joined onto Buffallo horn legs. I dowelled the two together using cocktail sticks and epoxy resin.

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Hello Colin

A beautiful piece

A fanstastic work and a very good idea with a lot of humor

Thanks for sharing
 

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That rocks! how did you make the lettters and web? thanks1
 

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Great story, great box, and I remember the original post… you have done it proud…
 

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Great job Colin, my Dad was an old scotsman, I remember this quote very well.
BTW Not too many 4 legged spiders about these days though :: ))))))
 

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Excellent looking box and a really nice build. Where did you get the buffalo horns to make the leg bottoms? I don't see many around my area. they almost look like ebony.
 

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Unique and interesting box!
 

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So creepy yet SOO very beautiful!!!!!!!!
 

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Very Cool Looking Box, Skill sets galore on this one all done with perfection, this sequel is worth the admission, great job, thanks for sharing
 

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Thanks for all your kind comments, this box always generates lots of discussions!

B13 The letters were traced from a Gothic alphabet sheet and copied onto the wood with carbon paper, the web I drew freehand. I then chip carve the lines before adding a gel stain to give the definition.

Greg Yes the legs look like Ebony which is what I wanted, however apart from the finial on the top and the drawer handles I didn't have enough Ebony. You need to source a local stick or shepherd crook making club, they will have lots of different horns that you can use. Horn is a great material to use, easy to shape and finish.

Colin
 

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This looks wonderful and is very well done. It's an unusual piece and you showed a lot of creativity and imagination. Congratulations.
 

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Aw Man! You beat me to it. This looks Awesome! I have a similar project in the works
 

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WOW! That is something else. The design is unique and very creative. Great job!!!
 

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Colin…just sent you a pm but still wanted to comment on the project page. This looks amazing. I really love how you changed up the design to make it your own. And the chip carving…I wish I had your skills! Beautiful job. Are you lucky enough to get to keep it or is it going to a someone elses private collection?
 

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Hello Jeff, thanks for your comments, this box is staying with me, I put too many hours into the finished project to let it go, its a great discussion piece.
 
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