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Having made one ‘pencil box’ with a sliding lid, I decided it would be nice to make some boxes of this style with contrasting lids and bodies. These three have black walnut bodies and tops from goncaloe alves, elm and wenge. Size is 7” x 4” x 1 3/4”. The goncaloe alves was a little undersize so I reduced the box size to fit.
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HAP HANSON
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posted 186 days ago
David these are nice – I like the contrast. What finish did you use on the goncaloe?
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davidtheboxmaker
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posted 186 days ago
Doc – you didn’t waste any time before making a comment!
The finish is 6 coats tung oil after sanding to 240 grit and using sanding sealer.
CharlieM1958
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posted 186 days ago
Beautiful little boxes, David.
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Scott Bryan
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posted 186 days ago
Hi David,
These are gorgeous boxes. I would be hard pressed to pick a favorite between the three. I can well understand why you are enamored with making boxes. Like turning, once you get started on this path it is difficult to get off.
Thanks for the inspiration and the post.
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Hawgnutz
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posted 186 days ago
Very nice collection of some finely crafted boxes. I am sure the recipients wil be very happy!
God Bless,
Hawg
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trifern
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posted 186 days ago
Extremely cool!
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thetimberkid
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posted 186 days ago
Very nice boxes, great job. Thanks for the post
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GaryK
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posted 186 days ago
Those are great little boxes!
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Blake
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posted 186 days ago
Good to see you are living up to your name (theboxmaker)! These are excellent.
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Jimthecarver
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posted 186 days ago
Beautiful work!....I would like to see how you make them.
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FosterFurn
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posted 186 days ago
Great boxes. I like the sliding dovetail tops. Great woods too…
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