Boxguy teaches boxing lessons and finishing school

what a beautiful little box, i love how the top shimmers in the light, the softer color of the box itself, , it looks like a happy little box…..., but i have one but…that chain…...a beautiful cord would look so nice…i know…ive said it before…...lol…....so shame on me…but maybe if i remind you enough…i might get you to throw of the chains that hold you bound…...free yourself from the chains of…..well…you get the jest…lol…...but as always you sure make a beautiful box…

-- GRIZZMAN ...[''''']

Nice box you did alot of work I’m working on a box for my wife I will post it when it done never did one show it’s going slow and I have been sanding to 1200 just cause i got it lol .
So far the top looks like glass I got to costs of Wipe-On Poly.
And like you sad I sanded the in side befor i put ti to gather .
Now I’m working on the in side of the box when I’m done I was thanking of lining it with something.
I’m having fun for my first box .
Yours is nice hope mine looks as good !

-- Nimkee** Joe

Grizz, Yeah, I know you like cords, but what would I do with the 50 feet of chain I bought on line? And when are you going to provide that source of cords you talked about? Thanks for the comments… and it is a happy little box with a shimmering top. Keep boxing and keep posting.

Joe, good luck on your box making, and I hope to see it on line when you are done.

-- Big Al in IN

Beautiful work of art. Be glad when the day comes where I can come close to your quality of work. Its awesome. Appreciate you posting. This give me something to work toward. You have set the goal high but that’s okay.
Take care, have a great week.

-- Tom Godfrey Landrum South Carolina (tom@thcww.com)

That is the nicest box I have ever seen or made. Well done my friend.
I would love to take lessons from you anytime :) :) :) I can not do enough :)

Arlin

-- It is always the right time, to do the right thing. Lovinghandsmemoryboxs.com

Thomas, thanks for the compliments, but remember Ken made this box with a little guidance from me. It was his first box. Nothing here you can’t do.

Arlin, What a nice comment, thanks. I hope to do an on-line class this winter. It will take me a while to get my part ready. I want to do lots of photos and not too many words. Stay tuned. At the moment you and I are nearly 400 miles apart. In the mean time, if I can help you…just ask. In the mean time, try this blog. Link

Paw, Movingui is a beautiful wood, but the figured pieces are the ones with the real fire. I was so lucky to get some movingui from a local veneer mill. These were backer boards, the last part of the log not turned into veneer. Of course I had to let them dry for a couple of years, but they sure are pretty and worth the wait.

Paul, you are so right. Sharing knowledge that we have mastered is one of life’s real joys…especially when you are sharing ideas with someone who really wants to learn what you have to teach. I know I have learned from your posts and comments. Your table blog and posting were fascinating. Hide glue is really peaking my interest. Thanks for sharing.

-- Big Al in IN

Never seen or heard of that beautiful wood. It is amazing how it shimmers on your very nicely made box!

-- Paul - The sweetest sound in my shop, next to Mozart, is what a hand plane makes slicing a ribbon.

Nice box, great story Al.
I know that I have the most fun when I’m teaching or helping someone do something new to them.
Everybody’s good at something and if we all share we can all learn from each other.

-- Paul M ..............If God wanted us to have fiberglass boats he would have given us fiberglass trees. http://prmdesigns.com/

well im sorry i thought i did send it to you, ill make sure i send the info tomorrow, maybe once you try it a time or two, it will be something you like, if not you can always use the chain, besides, 50 feet of chain would make great winter time chains for your winter tires..or pull someone out of the ditch…or stake a goat out in the front yard and cut down on your mowing…LOL…goodnight al…

-- GRIZZMAN ...[''''']

Grizz, the goat concept is good. Why, with 50 feet of chain I could stake out a whole herd of goats, have all the cheese I want, and quit mowing all together. I’ll just have to take care where I walk…wouldn’t want to trip over a stake. Sleep well.

-- Big Al in IN

the top of that box is just plain stunning great job on the finish as well.

-- no matter what size job big or small do a job right or don't do it at all.

Nice job and like the step by step process you provided.

Ken had a good teacher.

-- Use it up, Wear it out --------------- Make it do, Or do without!

I like the box: clean and simple with a fabulous finish. I couldn’t tell from the pictures how the smaller tray is supported. Did you add a small indent on which it “floats”, or did you just support it on the lower tray? Both designs work for me – just curious.

-- Whatever

A very beautiful box, and build, with a nice story to go with it. That grain is way kool for sure.

-- Roger from KY. Work/Play/Travel Safe. Kentuk55@bellsouth.net

You do great work, Al.