Box of wonders...

It’s a nice little box with some impressive figure. I recently made a little sliding box that’s quite similar, albeit smaller. I had a whole lot of fun making mine too.

-- My dad and I built a 65 chev pick up.I killed trannys in that thing for some reason-Hog

Both the lid and sides have a very nice pattern to them. The design is nice too. I’m sure someone will find something to put in it. What kind of wood is it?

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

Thank you both. Rance, it’s all quilted maple.

-- Kyle

That grain is hypnotic. I love it.

Can always use another box. :-)

Nice work. The best side may be on the inside, but it still looks good to me.

-- Shameless - Winner of two Stumpy Nubs Awards

Very nice! I especially appreciate the detailed joinery.

The dovetails are very impressive. What did you use to stain the box? The quilt pattern just shines right thru.

-- Flaws are only in the eye of the artisan!

beautiful box and grain patterns (and finish) bummers about the dovetails inside out though

-- ㊍ When in doubt - There is no doubt - Go the safer route.

Thanks, guys.

Amagineer,the dark stain is transfast water based dye at half strength, brown mahogany. I didn’t use a stain for the lid or the bottom. I put boiled linseed oil on the whole thing, wiped it off and then covered it with shellac and then finished it off with paste wax.

-- Kyle

Nice box well built with some pretty wood. I make a similar style box for dominoes ,they make great gifts.

-- Paul , Calfornia

Very nice. I wish I could get my hands on some quilted maple!

-- Tony

Amazing figure in that maple!

I have a few pieces I have looked at for years and cannot bring myself to cut into it. That type of figure is very hard to come by here.

-- Randy "You are judged as much by the questions you ask as the answers you give..."

The upside of having the nice quilting on the inside is that it will put a smile on your face every time you open the box. It’s simply that stunning.

-- "People's lives are their own rewards or punishments."

Thanks again guys…

Whitedog, Dominoes are a great idea! I’ll have to see if the fit will be good. Did you make your own dominoes to go with it?

Tbone, gotta love the quilt.

Jusfine, just don’t send it through your thickness planer and if you do… pray it comes out in one piece.

Brad, it sure does put a smile on my face.

This website is exploding with inspiration.

-- Kyle

Wow that is some beautiful wood! Great project!

-- Ken, "Everyday above ground is a good day!"