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Standing Heart box

Project by Ellen posted 1262 days ago 1548 views 5 times favorited 13 comments Add to Favorites Watch

Every year, I donate a heart shaped object that benefits a local charity event. This year, I wanted to use most of my tools. The lathe, band saw of course and other tools. Again, I sand this to 4000 grit for that smooth satin feel and finish it with tung oil.

This made of purple heart, bird’s eye maple, cherry and mahagony. Instead of laying this down, I stood this one up. It stands about 12 inches tall. The “chopstick” locks the front on this box. This looks like someone shot a fat arrow through this box and the back of the arrow got stuck in the back. I liked this illusion.

I appreciate all comments.
Thanks, Ellen

-- Ellen -- www.goodadvertising.com/woodwork


13 comments so far

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TonyWard

285 posts in 1224 days


posted 1224 days ago

Great work, great to see the boundasries of bandsaw box making extended.

-- Bandsaw Box Plans

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mike

46 posts in 1206 days


posted 1203 days ago

Ellen

The box is really gorgeous. I’m a scroll saw nut and boxes fascinate me as a project. Have yet to produce something that is of this caliber.

Cheers Mike

-- Mike, Maryland, www.thewoodenquill.com

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gbear

104 posts in 995 days


posted 989 days ago

Ellen, the box is truly beautiful. Someone got a great gift!

-- gbear, Carmichael, CA

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dennis mitchell

3790 posts in 1210 days


posted 989 days ago

Her work is all just awsome! It has me in awe.

-- http://www.woodsongsfurniture.com

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Ellen

79 posts in 1342 days


posted 989 days ago

You guys are so nice. Thanks so much for all the compliments… I am in good company here.

Hugs to you all!

-- Ellen -- www.goodadvertising.com/woodwork

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MsDebbieP

14160 posts in 1057 days


posted 989 days ago

mouth open in awe
brain spinning with questions
creative gene begging to be able to do the same.

You are a true artist and master craftsman.

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

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Dick, & Barb Cain

7040 posts in 1196 days


posted 989 days ago

Some more imagination in the right place. Beautiful!!

-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1

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Don

2590 posts in 1073 days


posted 989 days ago

Don’t know where this ones been hiding, Ellen. Just lovely!

-- CanuckDon "I just love small wooden boxes!" http://www.hilsbiblechurch.org/

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Karson

25803 posts in 1297 days


posted 989 days ago

This is beautiful Ellen

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

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Dusty56

3470 posts in 584 days


posted 539 days ago

GREAT PIECE OF CRAFTSMANSHIP !

-- You know you're getting old when you know the difference between you're (you are) and your (belonging to you) AND how to use them in a sentence .

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Ellen

79 posts in 1342 days


posted 539 days ago

Dusty, I just visited your site and was amazed with your flash skills. The work on your site is awesome. It is all about the wood!

Thanks for the feedback, Ellen

-- Ellen -- www.goodadvertising.com/woodwork

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mcoyfrog

824 posts in 490 days


posted 486 days ago

Beautiful box, i love it…

-- Wood and Glass they kick (well you know) Have a great day - Dug

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matt garcia

722 posts in 568 days


posted 331 days ago

Ellen,

I you were a composer, you would be right up there with Strauss, and Beethoven. I say we build our own Louvre, right here in the good ‘ol USA, and feature your work in it. You are just awesome!!

-- Matt, Houston Texas

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