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The hinges are really nice. I like the design. I also like the design of the handle. Overall a very nice experiment.
 

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That has a very handsome look to it. I think it looks nice.
Wooden hinges are always something to worry about, but fun to use.

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Chris,
This box has a really warm, inviting feel to it. The woods work well together to make you want to pick it up and look inside.
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Good design, proportions and material thickness.

Re: the hinges, we all learn from our mistakes.

Overall impression is 'friendly'.
 

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sweet!
 

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Love the look of it, nice from every angle
 

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That is a very nice design. I would not have expected that wood combo to work that well together (but it did!). The hinges are excellent. I did a Shipwright hinge of redwood and it worked but I really worried about it until it was finished. Jatoba makes really stout hinges.
 

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Thanks to all! It's due for a coat of wax and then it's time to gift it out. I am going to post a couple of other, older boxes as well. I am about to give them away and want to do this beforehand.

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Chris,

There are several good thoughts here. I like the handles and the idea of the curve continuing after the top-cut is a nice innovation. The top has possibilities but all different widths and materials make it seem a bit too random.

All that said, it is still fun to play with ideas and see what they look like after we dream them up. The great thing about boxes is that they are not so time and money intensive that we are afraid to be experimental. It's no problem to say…"I'll fix that on the next box I make." After all, it is just a box and play is important for adults too. I had to re-learn that from my infant grandson.
 

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Nice looking box, I like all the different woods you used, yet it looks like they all belong, well done.
 
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