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This was made for a co-worker who’s daughter died at age 10. Its walnut and zebrawood with a curly maple inlaid top, and a walnut diamond inlaid into the inlay. The finish is danigh oil and brushed lacquer.
Icarved the cross out of walnut and carved out a matching recess for it to fit into. The underside of the lid is routed out in the form of a sunrise, and gold and silver leaf applied.
This was my second attempt at making a box. Perhaps going for compound miters was a bit overly ambitious, as there were several “desiogn changes” along the way, but Ilearned as much from my mistakes and from my successes.
-- "I learn more from my mistakes than my successes....so I learn quite often."
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jaykaypur
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#1 posted 373 days ago
You have done a great job for a second attempt at box building. You’ve really incorporated some nice designs in this piece. I am sure your co-worker will be very thankful to receive this.
Good job and welcome to L.J.’s project page.
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#2 posted 372 days ago
Beautiful project and thoughtful gift. I just wish it were for a happier occasion.
Welcome to LJ’s.
-- "Man's ingenuity has outrun his intelligence" (Joseph Wood Krutch)
helluvawreck
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#3 posted 372 days ago
Sorry about the loss but it’s nice work. Welcome to Lumberjocks.
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a1Jim
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#4 posted 372 days ago
Welcome to Ljs Steve
This is a very nice box for a very sad cause. A very fine memorial for your friends daughter.
-- W James Brokenbourgh Custom furniture maker http://artisticwoodstudio.com/
gfadvm
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#5 posted 372 days ago
Steve – That looks like it came from the heart! You did a good thing here.
-- " I'll try to be nicer, if you'll try to be smarter" gfadvm
Martyroc
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#6 posted 371 days ago
Exquisite looking box, sorry to hear about the co-workers loss, its obvious a lot of kindness went into this box
-- Martin ....always count the number of fingers you have before, and after using the saw.
Boxguy
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#7 posted 371 days ago
Steve,
Nice progress on box making. I like your sense of style.
The death of a child is a great tragedy for any parents.
-- Big Al in IN
Dave Dufour
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#8 posted 139 days ago
Great job Steve
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