| Project by Steve Griffin | posted 579 days ago | 447 views | 1 time favorited | 9 comments |  |
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I created this book for my girlfriend for Christmas. She’s a great poet and I thought how cool it would be to cement her poems in a beautiful wooden book with permanent pages. The frame is black walnut, and the cover is Coco Bolo. The hinge is made out of a leather belt that i’ve had for almost ten years.This is the first “fine woodwork” I’ve done and look forward to creating many more and developing my skills all the way to the grave.
-- Steve, Beaverton, OR sgriffin44@yahoo.com
9 comments so far
GaryK
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posted 579 days ago
Interesting idea. Nice job!
-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.
Ad Marketing Guy - Bill
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posted 579 days ago
Nice Gift, Nice Idea and Very Nice Craftsmanship
-- Bill - - Ad-Marketing Guy, Ramsey NJ
Billp
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posted 579 days ago
Very creative, I think your going to be a great woodworker. Keep up the good work.
-- Billp
Steve Griffin
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posted 579 days ago
Thanks guys! Your comments are very encouraging.
-- Steve, Beaverton, OR sgriffin44@yahoo.com
Scott Bryan
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posted 579 days ago
Steve,
This is a nice project. I love the look of the coco bolo. It is such a gorgeous wood.
Thanks for the post.
-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.
MsDebbieP
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posted 579 days ago
what a beautiful gift and gorgeous creation!
-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)
moonroc
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That’s a gift from the heart. Can’t buy that in a store. Nice job!
-- Richard http://www.LearnFineCrafts.com
Jayjaylove
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posted 195 days ago
Bet she loves it! I would!
-- crafty ladies love wood too!
a1Jim
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posted 195 days ago
Interesting project
-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon