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Robert brought me this wood about three weeks ago and challenged me to a contest to see who could make the better box out of the same wood for the sides so I told him ok. The wood is red wood but the top could be what ever so this is my box. I desided to round over the top and bottom of the lid and the top of the box to give it a different look and make it easy to open the design was free handed and I was able to make two boxes from the design I did but I can only show this one. Robert and I are good friends so which ever way it turns out its ok with me because he has my vote. So check out Robert Triplett page also to see his box and then vote for one or the other.
We want to thank everyone that helps us Dennis

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well….............I have seen them both and declare a tie in my eyes.

I do like the lid stop on this box. New to me but almost everything is new to me.

Good job Dennis
 

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Nice design Dennis. You also used the light colored Redwood. the two go well together. I think the wood on the top is Walnut. It was old and cheap, with a lot of sapwood. You made it look good. I used hinges that open part way, but your stop works well. I should know because I have copied it before!
 

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Stared at both for a while. Guess I slightly favor Dennis box. Aesthetic looks only.
 

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See my comment on Robert's post for my vote. Dennis- how did you achieve the color difference using all redwood on your box sides? Stain? And the winner of this contest gets…...? I vote for more wood!
 

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No stain two different colors
 

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I love the idea behind your contest, as well as the two boxes you made. Choosing between them is a matter of taste, not a judgement on craftmanship for you are both exelent woodworkers.
Since I prefer blondes my vote goes to Robert. The wood he added gives the box a lighter appearance.
 

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Dennis,

I too love the idea behind your contest, what a great way to have fun and sharpen your skills!!!!

First, your box is beautiful. I particularly like the curl in the light colored wood against the redwood. I also like the tray. I do however have to vote for one, and that is for Roberts. I think his attention to detail was did it for me. What I mean is his selection of other woods, raised top and figured bottom. Keep up the great work!

Very Respectfully,

Nate
 

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Andy, the Redwood was two different pieces. The dark wood came from Mendocino, CA and the lighter came from Chico, Ca. the lighter colored wood was actually very dense and heavy. I was told it was 'compression' wood from the bottom of a BIG Redwood. Dennis did a good job using them as he did. I saved my piece of the light colored wood for a different box. robert
 

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Dennis i told the other that is was hard to decide they are both great ,but i thing his is a little on top,i will have to vote for his but yours looks beautiful i wish i could do one that good
 

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Nice build Dennis, but it's hard to beat a box with a great top. So maybe the secret to a nice box is it's top.
 

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Kool little contest. You both are winners. You both have gr8 boxes, designs, details. My .02
 

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Both boxes look great, I think I actually enjoy this look more than the other. So on asthetics this one wins. But the other box has more complex craftsmanship. This is my winner if you were picking looks alone. The other is the winner if you were looking for craftsmanship.

Id be thrilled to have either box and I think I might try to make something similar to this box sometime.
 

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See my post on Robert's site!
 

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I vote for this one.
 

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sorry robert, but dennis has my vote!. yours is attractive, but the one dennis made is outstanding, especially the way he used the two different color of woods!!
 

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Thanks for the reply. Interesting contrast between the 2 redwoods (in both color and grain).
 

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tough call, I have flipped back and forth for the last 10 minutes. But Robert gets my nod.

What did it for me, is the way your lid fits, Dennis, it looks like you routed a round over on the top outside edge of the box before installing the lid. Funny shadow line.

But for the record- in the relatively short time I have been following this forum, your work has improved tremendously. I bet a similar contest next year will have different results. You are both better than I am, at this time. But watch out- I'm learning!
 

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Hey, want a hint? next time, shoot your picts with an old quilt over the bench. the wood grain and look of that nice bench detract from your box photo.
 

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Both are fantastic
 
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