Working the Angles

I never noticed how big your fingers were before… they’re HUGE !!!

And like usual, your box is a masterpiece. Just out of curiosity, about how long does it take you to make one?

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That Walnut Burl is beautiful, well the whole box is. Those are interesting hinges.

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Quote Obi: ”...about how long does it take you to make one?”

Michael, it’s difficult to answer this question because I have no need to keep track of my time. Furthermore, I don’t usually work continuously on each project. I tend to work in fits and starts because there always seems to be other demands on my time.

So this is a guess – about 16 hours.

-- CanuckDon "I just love small wooden boxes!" http://www.hilsbiblechurch.org/

Don.
Another beauty, I love the grain figure in the veneer, it looks like a painting. It would be nice to see a larger full view of the top.

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Don, absolutely gorgeous work. The angled sides really give nice delicate balance to the box. The walnut burl is spectacular. Where did you obtain those intersting hinges? Thanks for sharing this project.

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Quote Dick: It would be nice to see a larger full view of the top.

Thanks, Dick – here’s a close up of the top.

Quote David: ”Where did you obtain those interesting hinges?”

David, I purchased them from Veneer Inlay Australia. This is a very good supplier – their hinges are close in quality to the much more expensive Brusso Hinges.

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that wood is fantastic! The box ain’t too shabby either :)

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Great job on the box! Those hinges may be cheaper for you but the shipping will probably negate the savings!! I wish I could find an alternative to the Brusso’s but I have yet to find any of quality that stop at 95 degrees like yours do. At $20.00 a pop the Brusso’s get expensive!

Don, thanks for the hinge resource. More importantly, thanks for the awesome photo of the walnut burl veneer! The depth and figure are beautiful.

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Don-

Beautiful work Mate. We just spent a couple of days learning and figuring out Pyramid trig. how to figure out at what angles to cut what to make things slot upward. Very interesting stuff. But the walnut looks really nice. Is that Tasmanian Myrtle? It doesn’t look as pink as when I last used it.

Looks great though Don, keep it up mate

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Quote Kaleo: ”Is that Tasmanian Myrtle?”

Yes, I believe that it is. I actually milled this wood over a year before using it in this box. I believe the wood oxidized somewhat, because I too thought that the normal pink tone of the Tasmanian Myrtle had become more subtle in color. I was fortunate to find this walnut veneer. My supplier runs a back yard operation, and doesn’t seem to be that concerned about spending an hour with a small customer as I pick my way through flitch after flitch.

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I think I need to start doing some veneer work. That’s gorgeous.

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Your work never ceases to amaze me. Such craftsmanship. Truly, thou art a master.

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Obi, you are very kind and very wrong. There’s only one master and we both know Him.

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One last comment and then I promise to stop bothering you with old projects. Great piece, beautiful wood, outstanding craftsmanship. Ok, I’m all caught up on your posted work.

So when can we expect another box? (ok, so I fibbed about one last comment ;-)

-- Better to say nothing and be thought the fool... then to speak and erase all doubt.

Chip, I appreciate your comments and your questions.

I’m embarrassed to say that I haven’t been getting in much shop time recently. Other distractions in my life have forced me to make some temporary changes to my priorities. (Note, these are only temporary. LOL)

I hope to finish up a long dragged out project by the end of this month, but that will be the last project until June.

Then I will start on a cradle (similar to this one) for my fifth grandchild due in August. I also have to finish working a fix to my rocking chair.

-- CanuckDon "I just love small wooden boxes!" http://www.hilsbiblechurch.org/

Mann your craftsmanship is phenomenal every one of your pieces are just ammazing

-- Wood and Glass they kick (well you know) Have a great day - Dug

sweet box love all the angles and the work that went into makeing the whole thing nice.

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A box that shows your vast experience in box making This one has all the bells and whistles.

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

How are you doing these days Don? Not seen you in a while. Lots of new boxes around here missing your stamp of approval.

-- We must guard our enthusiasm as we would our life - James Krenov

Thanks, guys.

I’ve definitely got to dust off my equipment. Got a hall table to make for my daughter’s new home. Starting next week.

I’ve become involved in another website – nothing to do with woodworking. http://www.hillsbiblechurch.org/

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