Seven Samurai

Wow…that is really a beautiful box Martyn. You always do impressive work…the curves flow nicely and the proportions are pleasing to the eye.

-- 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

Brit i wouldn’t knock it so much i would say from what I can see its pretty darn perfect! Quite the amazing box!!

-- If you can't fix it with a hammer, You've got an electrical problem.

this is a very kool box. very nice Martyn

-- Roger from KY. Work/Play/Travel Safe. Kentuk55@bellsouth.net

Martyn,

I am very impressed with your ideas and workmanship. To keep the legs identical do you cut the leg shape in one piece of wood and then slice the wood on a bandsaw to get the identical legs?
Roger

-- Roger Gaborski, http://www.gaborski.com, http://www.etsy.com/shop/RogerGaborski

Another piece of beauty to delight us with such delicate workmanship Alistair

-- excuse my typing as I have a form of parkinsons disease

Roger (Gaborski), no, they all come from one 1.7mm thick piece (sheet) of Ebony. Bandsawn individually and shaped on a belt/disc sander.

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

Another great box Martyn.

The concept and geometry of this box are quite unique.
The colors contrast nicely and are in harmony and the legs form make it elegant.
Is there a meaning to the seven faces (odd number)?

You got to be very patient to have spend 55 hours. I am pretty sure that the level of details require a lot of times.

Oh wow! That holly and ebony combination just keeps on working. Perfect or not, it’s still a beauty to look at. And a nice challenge with the seven sides, I’m sure.

-- I may have lost my marbles, but I still have my love of woodworking

Wow!! Every time you post it is such a treat. This one completely blew me away!!

-- Steve - Impatience is Expensive

Yes Tootles, the mitre angle is 51.428571° approximately.

Lanwater, the title comes from the Japanese movie The Seven Samurai which, I seem to remember, is what the other movie, The Magnificent Seven, was based on.

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

Hi Martyn, Very elegant box with the usual pizzazz and artistic flair you so admirably demonstrate on all of Your work, Very cool references to it’s inspiration as well, thanks for sharing

-- It's Mic Keep working and sharing

Great looking box, my mind has to keep telling my eyes that the legs are curved and the box sides are
straight. You really know how to make a wonderful visual presentation. I find that the more time I spend
making something the more defects I find in it, even if no one else can see them. I like your approximate
miter angle. Thank you for sharing and upping the challenge level for those who want to try something
different and elegant.

-- As ever, Gus-the 74 yr young apprentice carpenter

Love your work man very cool stuff.

-- J Wrench Syracuse New York

Martyn,
One could do much worse than be inspired by Akira Kurosawa. The Japanese tradition of architecture, art, and case goods, etc. offer a wealth of shapes and icons to work with. I admit, I’ve not had the courage to try them in my boxes, though I very much admire them. This box, and your last one, are both worthy efforts. My compliments.

Both boxes have a sort of stark shoji sort of beauty.
Roger

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

Uh…. first off….. Exquisite! Both in form and tonality. I got the Seven Samurai reference immediately… as I am a big fan of that movie and even more so, Zatoichi (my hero). Visually, your box has the delicacy of the Shoji, but somehow reminds me of a lantern. IN any case, what a box!!

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