THERMOPYLAE BOXES

As usual Tom you work is amazing and spectacular, These boxes just scream made by a master. Great great job.

-- W James Brokenbourgh Custom furniture maker http://artisticwoodstudio.com/

Great work. I love the silhouette of the spartan soldier!

-- Adam - Langley, British Columbia (Canada)

Hi Tom,
The theme idea is a nice one, and your banding and marquetry are a perfect fit. A nice pair.
Roger

-- "Everybody makes mistakes. A craftsman always fixes them." (Monty Kennedy, "The Checkering and Carving of Gunstocks", 1952)

Very nice work Tom. Are the marquetry pieces Boulle cut from one set of veneers for both boxes? It looks that way but the photos aren’t completely conclusive. I love the theme and the Greek key banding is a perfect accent. I like them both.

-- Paul M ..............If God wanted us to have fiberglass boats he would have given us fiberglass trees. http://prmdesigns.com/

Absolute perfection.

I love the birdseye maple. It is so understatedly beautiful.

Excellent craftsmanship.

-- Use it up, Wear it out --------------- Make it do, Or do without!

Wow, I can only imagine the time and effort that went into making them. What a great job.

This earns you the “master box maker” badge in my book!

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

Tom you have created two stunning beauties and I am impressed by your workmanship.
I love the interior finish and the beautiful hardware makes them complete.

Kiefer

-- Kiefer 松

Tom…..you have outdone yourself. These two boxes are spectacular. I can’t imagine the time and patience that these works of art took. The Greek key banding alone is a tour de force, and the warrior figures are amazing. Artistry and craftsmanship have a happy meeting.

-- jbschutz

Tom, those are two absolutely beautiful boxes. You ‘have’ outdone yourself with these two. I love the spartan and the homemade inlay around the top – just super!! Did you make these for yourself or a client?

Ron

-- Ron, Eugene, OR, "Curiosity is a terrible thing to waste."

Great works, nice homage to the past heroes as well. :-)

-- Sneaking up on the line....

Just a big WOW Tom, these are some wonderful boxes which showcases your mastery of veneering type boxes. Outstanding craftsmanship thanks so much for posting your friend in woodworking Blackcherry

Spectacular craftsmanship Tom.

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

I can’t imagine the time and patience it took do those, very nice.

Also who did you buy the faux leather micro fiber? It looks great.

-- Anyone who isn’t totally confused just doesn’t understand the situation.

Nice work Tom – and a nice theme.

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