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I call it “Unconventional” because it breaks from a traditional or reproduction type of piece in the use of dovetail joinery, brass hardware, and a sliding inner till.
I finished this piece in August of 2011, If you want to see or read more about it all of my blog posts have been collected here:
http://insidetheworkshop.blogspot.com/search/label/Unconventional%20Bible%20Box
It is made of Red Oak with Black Walnut as an accent / contrasting wood. The dimensions are 18” across by 10” deep by 6 1/2 ” tall.
This was my real start at learning and working at the 17th century carving techniques I learned from Peter Follansbee’s video. All the carving work was done by hand as was 90% of the construction and joinery. I am really proud of this one.
-- Oldwolf - http://insidetheworkshop.blogspot.com/
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dakremer
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#1 posted 528 days ago
that looks great! the carving is wonderful!
-- Hey you dang woodchucks, quit chucking my wood!!!!
kiefer
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#2 posted 528 days ago
Beautiful looking box dovetails and carving and all.
A very period looking box.
Kiefer
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3Gwoodguy
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#3 posted 528 days ago
terrific carving! Well done!
-- "The beatings will continue until moral improves" -- Bart Ridings, Illinois
jjw5858
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#4 posted 528 days ago
Great carving and wonderful blog as well. Inspiring!
-- "Make something you love tomorrow...and do it slowly" JLB
EyeOfTheJen
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#5 posted 528 days ago
I like the blog and the box is impressive. Thanks for sharing.
-- Jen ~ Happiness is being covered in sawdust.
Woodwrecker
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#6 posted 528 days ago
That came beautifully my friend.
I too follow Peter’s work, and yours is a very nice salute to his teachings.
An heirloom piece for sure !
-- Eric
spud72
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#7 posted 528 days ago
Wow, great carving job!
-- Guy,PEI
a1Jim
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#8 posted 528 days ago
Beautiful bible box with wonderful carving.
-- W James Brokenbourgh Custom furniture maker http://artisticwoodstudio.com/
Northwest29
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#9 posted 528 days ago
And proud you should be! Very nicely crafted and the carving is just to wonderful – you learn well.
Ron
-- Ron, Eugene, OR, "Curiosity is a terrible thing to waste."
doncutlip
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#10 posted 528 days ago
Beautiful, very consistent carving.
-- Don, Royersford, PA
stefang
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#11 posted 528 days ago
I can see why you are proud of this box. It is beautiful and the carving really adds a lot to the look.
-- Mike, American in Norway
RGtools
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#12 posted 528 days ago
The brass on the interior is a very nice touch.
-- Make furniture that lasts as long as the tree - Ryan
Dave Haynes
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#13 posted 528 days ago
And pround you should be…..........haven’t went down the carving road yet, but got the tools, time and the wood. No guts I guess.
Great looking box and fantastic first carving experience!
-- Dave Haynes, Indiana, http://www.oldaveswoodshop.com
Maveric777
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#14 posted 528 days ago
Awesome work Derek…. Very handsome box my friend.
-- Dan ~ Texarkana, Tx.
BertFlores58
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#15 posted 528 days ago
Wow! You deserve to be proud for making this box. Carving, dovetailing, finishing, etc.. all in there. Thanks for posting.
-- Bert
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