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A simple box with mild sculpting…
I had these pieces of Cocobolo that were not nearly as nice of a grain configuration compared to some others I have. They kept getting pushed back in the pile…but then I decided to use it create a fast and easy box and play around with my new lift configuration. It only took a few hours to complete it (not counting glue drying time).

The bottom is lined with alligator leather and the finish is lacquer.
12×8x5"

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I really like the design. Very subtle on the carving… it looks elegant I guess. The recess for a handle is a neat idea, too. Do you have any health problems carving cocobolo? I just bought a piece and I'm almost scared to use it due to most people's reactions.
 

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Very nice Greg.
That lift recess will suit your sculpted boxes beautifully…. not to say it doesn't work here, it does, most elegantly.
 

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Nice box, Greg. I like the straight on view which shows the symmetrical lines of the lift. Nice wood also. I thought it was Chechen due to the color.
 

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Every project you post is always beautiful. You are very talented
 

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Very classy looking. Love the wood.
 

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Thanks for the most generous comments. I really enjoy what I do so very much and every little bit is fun…

bobasaurus…Other than a slight rash that happened only one time I have never had any problems with Cocobolo…and I don't know for sure if the Cocobolo caused the rash since I have so many different wood types in my shop.

Paul…thanks…I am satisfied with the recessed lift for now but always looking for something different to keep it interesting…

Robert…thanks…I have never had a piece of chechen wood before…they don't carry it at that lumberyards I go to.

kdc68…thank you…it is all about having fun and enjoying what I do…

Monte…I think the photo makes the wood look nicer than it is in person….it is really kind of a yucky brown.
 

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Greg one man's "yuky brown' is anothers "choclate gold!" Well crafted by the master box sculpor!
 

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WOW!!! I really like this one!!
Man I've said it before and I'say it again YOU HAVE TALENT!!!! PURE TALENT!!!
Keep it up!!!
 

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I think simple here is good. The gorgeous wood and careful construction are more than enough.
 

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Greg; The nice thing about cocobolo, the grain is always interesting. You can take any piece of wood and create something beautiful.
-don
 

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I would love to have that yucky brown wood! This box works just right with the grain of that wood. And I love the new lift design! It works on the sculpted and unsculpted boxes equally well.
 

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Great looking box, especially for a quickie. Thx for sharing.
 

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yea greg you are right , this wood here is pretty off, you better just send it on to me , ill handle it for ya..no problems, what are buddies for anyway…:))
 

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Another beautiful box! This one's very elegant, and sometimes it's nice to let the wood speak for itself.
 

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Your boxes wow me. Another beaut!
 

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I bet someone who likes things a tad more simple,will snatch it up. Always good to give customers a choice.
 

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Greg, Another Gorgeous Box!!

Thanks for sharing
 

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At first glance, I though, "Why, that doesn't look like one of Greg's boxes at all". But then I actually LOOKED at it, and your touch is all there.
I don't know what you mean by 'not nearly a nice grain configuraiton', this is a beautiful peice and the light carving allows the wood to really shine through.
 

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Greg:
Ditto to all the above comments
I will certainly add this to my want TO DO list
Tell us a bit more on the handle and how you achieved it?
Bruce
 
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