Japanese Box - My Take

Very nice box Jeff. I have to warn you though these things are addictive and success, such as this, only fuels the addiction. But with a few more of these you will be up there with Ryan and Miles, I am sure.

By the way I can tell that your wife enjoyed receiving the box. Putting it on the dresser by the children’s pictures draws a lot of attention to it, as it should.

Thanks for the post

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Nice Work Jeff! There is nothing to be humble about there, you did a great job and the wife just HAD to be impressed!

What I find most interesting is that all of the interpretations I’ve seen of this box are smaller than mine….funny how the internet pics can distort proportion. What does yours measure?
Mine is approx 12” l X 7” w X 5 1/2” tall.

Ryan

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Nice box and whatever it takes to justify new tools. I may have to build one or two so I can purchase a bandsaw.

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

great job. i know that your wife will be impressed. keep up the posts.

I like the design. Looks like you put a lot of thought into it. It shows how much you think of your wife.

-- Ron in Osseo, Minnesota

Good call on saying they’re addictive, Scott. Just got a call from my Mom wondering where her’s is. Guess those templates will come in handy sooner than later.

-- Jeff, South Carolina

Thanks Ryan. My guess off the top of my head is that it measures in the ballpark of 8” x 4” x 4”. I scaled it with the thought it might end up in a bathroom and hold soaps or potpourri, but it made it’s way to the armoire. The cocobolo was very close to that width to begin with as well. I’ve heard oily woods are a little less strong after glue ups. This doesn’t seem true as I think you could use acetone or like chemical before adding the glue. Either way, I avoided it.

I chickened out on your elaborate drawer system. Maybe next time.

-- Jeff, South Carolina

Very good job! I like the legs and the way they flare toward the bottom.

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

Beautiful job of it, Jeff!

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

must say I’m impressed with your box and your posting. A lot of effort in both.

nice shapes !

beautiful kids too !

Regards
DAN

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Jeff,
Very nice job you interpretation of the design is very good.

-- Chris

Wow – thse are beauties (the kids) and your box is a beauty also. I really like the shape and your wood choice is excellent, I just love Cocobolo.

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

Neat feet! I like the whole box, but the feet really distinguish it.

-- Maplewood, MN

Nice job! I like the scale. It looks nice in that small size. It turned out just fine, we would never have noticed the “flaws” or as I like to say, the “customizations.”

-- Dust collectors suck.

Love it, I really like japanese and egyption style looks. Great “interpretation”

-- Tyler, Illinois

and you have some really cute kids too!

-- life can always be weaved into a song.

Very nice job your wife must be thrilled.

-- Billp

Hi Jeff;

I’ve been slipping in keeping up with the projects posted here on lumberjocks. It’s just growing too fast to keep up with everything.

Your box is flat out awesome! Incredibly graceful and flowing. The design, proportion, the colors are just perfect.

Looks like you waited just long enough for using that prized piece of wood.

Beautiful.

Lee

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Just now saw this. You go dude! Looks great!

-- miles125, Alabama.."Architecture is frozen music""