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This was a project I saw in an old issue of WOOD magazine, and I liked it so much that I made myself one. Next thing I know some of my friends, co-workers and even my mother wanted one for themselves. I took a trip to Woodcraft for some 1/8” exotics and started working. These were a lot of fun to make, and once you’ve made one the rest just go that much quicker. I made several more than are pictured, but if I remember correctly I used Walnut, Purpleheart, Bubinga, Cherry, Mahogany and Rosewood as well as several others. It’s a nice little piece to carry around to show off your skill when an entertainment center won’t fit in your pocket.
-- JP, Shelbyville, KY
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Kaleo
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#1 posted 2278 days ago
These are great, I remember that article also, and I made myself and then about 15 others one also. The work great and look great. I actually have seen these at galleries being sold. They usally are getting about 30-50 dollars apiece. I’ve often thought of making a short production run ad make 50-100 at a time and see if they would sell. I think they would.
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Karson
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#2 posted 2278 days ago
Do you know the issue of Wood that this was in?
-- I've been blessed with a father who liked to tinker in wood, and a wife who lets me tinker in wood. Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †
schroeder
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#3 posted 2278 days ago
Those look great! What a good idea!
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HickoryHill
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#4 posted 2277 days ago
The Woodworking Index shows one in 9/04 and one before that, but I know it’s the latter (9/04) because I just saw it scanning through my magazines the other day. I don’t have the earlier one.
-- Jim, Michigan
Bill
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#5 posted 2277 days ago
Those are great looking card cases JP. Like Kaleo said, I think you should produce a small run and see if they will sell.
Let me know if you find that article. I would like to make some as well.
-- Bill, Turlock California, http://www.brookswoodworks.com
oscorner
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#6 posted 2274 days ago
Those are neat. I remember seeing that aritcle, too. I’ll have to look it up, again.
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MsDebbieP
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#7 posted 2273 days ago
they’d sell.
definitely!!!
hmmm logos on the front—sell several to a company…
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Don
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#8 posted 2272 days ago
Yes, please locate the article. This would make great gifts.
-- CanuckDon "I just love small wooden boxes!" http://www.hillsbiblechurch.org/
jpw1995
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#9 posted 2272 days ago
TaterSalad is correct. The article is in the September 2004 issue (no. 157) of WOOD Magazine. There is a downloadable acrobat plan available on the Wood Magazine website for $3.
-- JP, Shelbyville, KY
Dan'um Style
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#10 posted 2027 days ago
Real deal. would love to make some myself. got a list going already !! my boss, his boss, her boss, friends, business associates, suppliers ….
-- keeping myself entertained
Dan'um Style
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#11 posted 2027 days ago
-- keeping myself entertained
Kevin Violette
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#12 posted 2027 days ago
I have got to make some of these! They would definitely help show off your talent to a client.
-- Kevin -- (http://www.furniturebykevin.com)
Jon3
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#13 posted 2022 days ago
Anybody do a blog/design/cutlist on these?
mbulla
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#14 posted 558 days ago
good job!
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