Oak Park Jewelry Box in Cherry & Leopardwood with Mahogany slips & Brass hardware.

This is your best one yet. Nice joinery. The leopardwood is absolutely stunning.

-- Depend on the rabbit's foot if you will, but remember it didn't work for the rabbit.

As with all your boxes, God is in the details, and you got ‘em all right! Your portfolio is stunning.

-- http://www.grandprairiewoodworks.com

Another great looking box!

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

Very nice! There is no room for error in a peice like that is there. exelent work.

-- Hope Never fails

Tom, you have the right stuff. Great hardware wrangling. I’ve never done a full mortise lock. Blog?

-- "Bordnerizing" perfectly good lumber for over a decade.

Wow, I second what Doug said. Your hardware mortising is perfect!

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

Gorgeous. I’ve used that same lid stop before, they sure are nice and worth the price. The Leopardwood sure is “rich” looking. Beautiful job.

-- Dust collectors suck.

I really like the contrasting woods

-- Grant...."GO BUCKEYES"

You have made a fantastic looking box fit for the purpose. The brass hardware is superb and matching and so is your joinery. Let many more such projects come from u.
Sharad

-- patanjali

Tom,

This is another beautiful box. The leopardwood adds a nice contrast to the cherry.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

Hi Tom,

Each box that you have done is truly a work of functional art! I am not sure I could pick a favorite, is it the Oak Park, the St. Charles, The Eola, or the Rockford?...they all are just beautiful.

-- Brian, Folsom, CA

Tom, great work once again. You are motivating me to become a focused box maker. Very impressive!

-- Paul D, Atlanta GA

Excellent work Tom. Some day my boxes will look as good as yours(i hope)

Thank you all for your kind words… I just enjoy making them when I have time and most are from simple scraps that I have on hand.

-- Anybody can become a woodworker, but only a Craftsman can hide his mistakes.

Clean lines, perfect execution. I like the smoothing on the panel, really makes it flow well.

-- Peoria, AZ where the wood is always dry...

Incredible looking box. The detail and craftsmanship is above par.

-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/

Tom – that’s another very fine box – excellent standard of workmanship.
I’ve been thinking about leapardwood for a box top for a while now – I think you’ve made up my mind for me.

That is a very nice box. I need to find some of that leopardwood. Beautiful throughout, materials, workmanship, hardware – I especially like the lock. Anything deserving of that box should be locked up, besides I think it adds mystery to have a locked box. Was it difficult to mortise it in?

-- A thing of beauty is a joy forever... - Keats

mmm-hmmm! Great work here! Gorgeous.

-- Dorje (pronounced "door-jay"), Seattle, WA

Exquisite. Very fine craftsmanship on display.

-- Maplewood, MN

Hi Tom

All your boxes are wonderful! You are a true craftsman in this art. As Rikkor said : EXQUISITE!!!!
Thank you for posting.

God Bless
tom

-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa

wow that is beautiful. i like the brass hardware. thanks for the post.

Very nice!Great work

-- jeanmarc manosque france

Tom- how did I miss this?

This is a great lookin’ box! The Leopardwood top looks fantastic! I really like how the lock and hinge support recesses are the same, very sharp!! The splines are nice lookin’ too! Great job!

—Steve

-- As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. (Proverbs 27:17)

Great box. Reminds me of my visit to Oak Park. I would recommend a visit to Frank Lloyd Wright's home to any woodworker.

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