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This is an EZ Mitre, Shell box with pedestal base.
Size – 100mm square by 50mm high
Materials – Ebony, Sycamore, Sapele, Birch ply and green baise.
Glue – PVA
Finish – 600grit then Wax over Sanding Sealer
Black and white diamonds midway along each top edge (pics 1 and 2). The four sided shapes at the corners align to reveal an equilateral triangle captive in a 3D box of contrasting colour (pics 3 and 4). The diamonds now have one continuous flat edge!. Note, for the base I tried a slightly looser fit so no vent grooves ( as for 'No Quarter' ).
I prefer the tighter fit.
-- Martyn -- Boxologist, Pattern Juggler and Candyman of the visually challenging. http://www.theartofboxes.com
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BritBoxmaker
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#1 posted 636 days ago
Visually challenging enough?
-- Martyn -- Boxologist, Pattern Juggler and Candyman of the visually challenging. http://www.theartofboxes.com
MShort
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#2 posted 636 days ago
Very Nice Martyn… I like the black and white contrast on this one. Another one for my favorites. Thanks.
-- Mike, Missouri --- “A positive life can not happen with a negative mind.” ---
Sheila Landry (scrollgirl)
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#3 posted 636 days ago
I love how you look at things from all angles and still see the interrelation of the angles. Very cool.
Sheila :)
-- Contributing Editor, Creative Woodworks and Crafts, Sheila Landry Designs http://www.sheilalandrydesigns.com "Knowledge is Power"
michelletwo
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#4 posted 636 days ago
the extra pics helped see this in it’s entirety. Very cool. when I look at it, it reminds me of pinwheel design quilt patterns. Very appealing box.
-- We call the destruction of replaceable human made items vandalism, while the destruction of irreplaceable natural resources is called development.
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#5 posted 636 days ago
Thanks for the visual challenge. It is a beauty.
Pabull.
-- rhykenologist and plant grower
Jonathan
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#6 posted 636 days ago
This would be a fun one to see in a video on a turntable, especially if you sped-up the video!
I do like the contrast of color, and agree that the pictures from various sides really helps one appreciate all aspects and angles involved here, not to mention the different ways it plays with the eye.
-- Jonathan, Denver, CO "Constructive criticism is welcome and valued as it gives me new perspectives and helps me to advance as a woodworker."
CharlieM1958
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#7 posted 636 days ago
Another head-scratcher, Martyn. It’s getting to where I don’t even have to see your name on a project anymore. I look at the photo and think “This could only be Martyn!”
-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"
Tootles
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#8 posted 636 days ago
Okay, you’ve done it again. That triangle was no accident, it’s there by design – and that has my mind challenged. And right at bed time too! Now how am I going to sleep?
But I like it.
-- I may have lost my marbles, but I still have my love of woodworking
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#9 posted 636 days ago
Martyn
Your boxes always amaze me! I especially like the way that the corners appear as an equilateral triangle.
Thanks for posting,
-- Cal Noguchi
itsmic
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#10 posted 636 days ago
Another Spectical of Imagination Martyn, You contiue to entertain and amaze with Your superb craftsmanship and Artistic Flair, thanks for sharing Mic
-- It's Mic Keep working and sharing
scueplain
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#11 posted 636 days ago
exquisite
-- Dave,Portland OR
patron
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#12 posted 636 days ago
another
well done wonder
a martyn for sure
-- david - only thru kindness can this world be whole . If we don't succeed we run the risk of failure. Dan Quayle
eddy
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#13 posted 636 days ago
great box
only problem now is i am going to spend the next week trying to figure out how you did it :)
-- self proclaimed copycat
SPalm
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#14 posted 636 days ago
Ha. Cool. You never cease to amaze.
I like the corner shots that show the hexagon with the triangle in it. Neat.
Steve
-- -- I'm no rocket surgeon
sras
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#15 posted 636 days ago
What a fun design. The triangles at the corners are an impressive geometrical feat! I really how the triangles look when you see them from the side – quite a difference!
-- Steve - Impatience is Expensive
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