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This design is very similar to the last box I created. My wife suggested that I make one like it but in a lighter wood. i value her input..so here it is. I do like the cherry and bloodwood combination even though it does not have the highly figured grain as other woods…but then again different is good especially since everyone has different tastes.
So far I have 4 of the seven coats of lacquer on it but I decided to take the photos after buffing it down with 0000 steel wool…hopefully less glare even though I use a satin finish. The photos did seem to come out wwith less glare by doing it this way…so maybe I have found a better way to photograph them.
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SisQMark
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#1 posted 445 days ago
Another totally awesome box Greg! Make way for another daily top 3 for this one too!!!
Mark
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a1Jim
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#2 posted 445 days ago
Put this on your list of very fine boxes,great job.
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grizzman
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#3 posted 445 days ago
very beautiful greg, you sure do have the shaping down to perfection with these boxes, i look at all of the curves and shapes, i sure would like to see your new room you have for this work, any chance you will post a few pictures… i love this box…you will have quite a showing when you go to the wood working show…good luck…i know you will do well….....grizz
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Dusty56
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#4 posted 445 days ago
No end in sight to these treasures : )
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CalgaryGeoff
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#5 posted 445 days ago
Hey great box again Greg. How about making a video of you carving a box on YouTube. I would enjoy watching a master in action. Cheers.
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Tokolosi
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#6 posted 445 days ago
You are a master!
I would love to see a full size cabinet (i.e. armoire or end table) done like this.
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grosa
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#7 posted 445 days ago
Very nice, I really like it.
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Monte Pittman
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#8 posted 445 days ago
To Tokolosi, check his website at www.FineArtBoxes.com and the tables are there. Every bit as beautiful as the boxes. I would like to see a how-it’s-done video. Even though the perfection is beyond my current shill level.
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robert triplett
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#9 posted 445 days ago
Greg, that is just excellent! I like Padauk a lot, but this is a good combination. The detail around the lift is very nice and I can see more details of the sculpting. Hope the show crowds are appreciative.
-- Robert, so much inspiration here, and so little time!
gfadvm
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#10 posted 444 days ago
Greg, You’ve done it again! Another great choice of woods. I like the contrast but the cherry will likely darken with time for lessdramatic contrast but it will still be beautiful. When you come to Tuksa for gumbo you can give me a sculpting lesson (outdoors!). I’ll furnish the box, beer, shrimp, and gumbo while you furnish the skill/expertise.
-- " I'll try to be nicer, if you'll try to be smarter" gfadvm
WoodGuyNC
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#11 posted 444 days ago
Nice wood contrast. I like the uniform carving I think a little better than the other style. Great job.
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tomd
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#12 posted 444 days ago
Another beautiful box, you have this style mastered. Great craftsmanship.
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Martyroc
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#13 posted 444 days ago
Awesome carving and the light against the dark gives it beautiful contract, very fluid, great job.
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deon
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#14 posted 444 days ago
Great work!
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Philip
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#15 posted 444 days ago
Another winner Greg! I echo Monte- tutorial!
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