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This was a hard one to name. Inside out, Inside/Outside the Box, Fun With Hinges, etc, etc, etc.
But when the dust settles you gotta tell it like it is … Just Foolin' Around.

It started out as an exercise to see if I could build a reversible box, two boxes in one if you wish.
Three corners have cut off pins and the fourth has a pin with a little bend on the end for a handle. If you pull that pin you can swing the box inside out exposing all the sides that were previously "inside the box". Flip the bottom, close the lid and reinsert the pin and you have a second box, which through the magic of Boulle style marquetry, is the exact negative of the first. The front panel is classic cut because of the number of different veneers.

As I was playing with it (and it is really hard not to play with) I realized that you can actually get sixteen different configurations if you are willing to pull the other pins.

So Voila! Sixteen boxes in one.

EDIT: As I was looking again I noticed that if you invert the bottom the number doubles to thirty-two.

All the hinges are built as those in my blog: http://lumberjocks.com/shipwright/blog/series/4096

Thanks for looking, I hope it makes you smile.

Paul

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Hi Paul, It looks like your getting that Marquetry skill level better & better. Great looking box! I really like your two boxes in one idea. Keep up the excellent Craftsmanship!
 

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Just foolin around huh?!!! I wish I could "fool around" that good. This is the ultimate of creativity!
Your marquetry is perfection and skill are the same….... beautiful box Paul !!!!
 

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You knew this one would get my attention didn't you? That is very innovative. Not sure of the practical value but I too like to do stuff because I can. Nobody does hinges and marquetry like you so you should flaunt it! Another great Shipwright project. Keep inspiring us .
 

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Great looking box, Paul !!!
 

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Wow Paul very cool fooling around. Outstanding box.
 

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Paul,

You're simply amazing. This is quite clever and a beautiful box any wood worker could admire but only a few could hope to execute. Your marquetry skills just keep getting better and better.

This really did make me smile!
 

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Sigh…...you are amazing. Wait a minute, didn't I say that before? Or is there an echo in this room? Heavens to Betsy, you are one prolific and incredibly talented guy! Frankly just knowing you makes me a better woodworker because I know greatness is possible if you just put your mind to it. I am creating some pretty cool stuff right now, but not as cool as this box. It is lovely. Well done sir….......
 

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Ok, you win.
This is fantastic. I just reminds me of someone having a lot of fun, with the skills to pull it off.

Very very nice,
Steve
 

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Outstanding!!

Thanks for sharing
 

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Paul, great looking box. Your craftmanship is inspirational. Love the ribbon on the box. I know nothing of marquetry, but would love to learn some day.
 

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Paul, This is awesome. I am having difficulty on making just one hinge (your style) and yet you have made it 5 times in this box. Addition to that attraction is the marquetry. Really good work.
 

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well paul, i like this fooling around…i think its perfect for this project..its beautiful and quite interesting very cool concept, when you stop fooling around…man i wanna be there…i wanna see it…....hows your golf game going, my oldest son just got a new golf cart, but hes in utah..otherwise i would send him your way…great project …grizz
 

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Amazing work. Your craftsmanship is always top notch. This concept is incredibly unique.
 

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Paul,
This one really makes me smile. I love it. Your ingenuity never disappoints.
Roger
 

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Yep, another nice one Paul. great job and inovation.
 

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Now you are talking…what a great idea… and love the execution of this fine project.. well done…
 

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Well, if you were hoping for a smile - you got one!

I saw the thumbnail and thought "that looks like something Paul would make" - then I saw it was made by you!

Cool idea Paul.

You could make a story box out of this: follow a line that leads from the outside of the box to the inside. 12 panels to tell the story.
 

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CathyB,

I'm sure Betsy will chime in with her own praises any time now…

Paul,

Another amazing project. From concept to completion, just unbelievably excellent.

Herb
 
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