Chip Case #3

It would be difficult to not be pleased with how this turned out. A most attractive box, Mr. Charlie. But then, I like your other boxes as well. You do good work.

-- Working at Woodworking www.VillageLaneFurniture.com

What Russel said and more!!!!

Thank you for inspiring me.

Lew

My buddy Charlie they should call you the box man you make the most beautiful boxes I have ever seen you have a gift my friend,every time you post a box it is something to see ,some nice work.

-- --<<<<<< I will not stop until I get it right. >>>>>>--

Very nice work there Charlie! I like the way you designed the trays.

-- Chris

Great job!

Thanks for the post

Callum

-- For wood working podcasts with a twist check out http://thetimberkid.com/

Thank you all for the kind words!

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

Charlie, That is one more beautiful box. great build as always

-- Mike, Bruce Mississippi = Jack of many trades master of none

Very nice box

-- Joe, Ga

I really, really (really) like the checkerboard top… that is one fantastic box, Charlie… !!

Great job, great post!!!

—Steve

-- As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. (Proverbs 27:17) †

Great looking box! One of the best I’ve seen here so far.

-- - Ray

Charlie, Very nice box, I’d be pleased with that one too.

-- Brian, Lebanon PA, If you aren’t having fun doing it, find something else to do.

Excellent, Charlie! You’ve given me some ideas of one I could make for my home group.

Also, you know I was just joking about the ‘pigeon inlay’. That was also a nice project.

Have a biegnet for me !!

-- Earle Wright, Lenoir City, Tennessee

I can’t begin to express how much I like this box. Your pattern is perfectly centered and your joints appear to be spot on. I love the finish Wonderful.

Terry

Fine birthday box, Charlie. That parquetry lid is…festive! You may end up bringing people into the fold whether they are a friend of Bill’s or not – just to get to the chip ceremony.

-- "Bordnerizing" perfectly good lumber for over a decade.

Beautiful, beautiful work as always Charlie. I like how you try different things on each of your boxes. Terrific stuff and thanks for showing it to us.

-- Better to say nothing and be thought the fool... then to speak and erase all doubt.

This is absolutely stunning! Gosh what beautiful work, Awesome!!!

-- Allison, Northeastern Ca. Remember, Amateurs built the Ark. Professionals built the Titanic!

Thank you all so much!

Chip, I could never make it as a pro if it meant turning out the same thing over and over. For me, the fun of woodworking is trying to make every piece unique.

Earle, don’t worry…..I knew you were kidding. :-)

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

Simply gorgeous. Great job Charlie. Thank you for sharing.

-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.

Outstanding and beautiful box. Great workmaship.

-- Tom D

Beautiful box, Charlie. You are truly a craftsman.
Do you use natural Danish often?
I use it quite a bit. It is a great pre finish treatmant.
Where`s the pool?

-- ''Carry on my wayward son''

Cobbler, yeah….some people think I’m nuts for using danish oil and then wiping on poly over it, but I find it adds a subtle dimension to the finish that I really like. Also, there is nothing like wiping on that Danish oil and watching a dull piece of walnut turn into a thing of beauty right before your eyes.

The pool is a real blessing during New Orleans summers, but I can’t put it in EVERY project post! :-)

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

Charlie, I’ve been off LJ for a few days and missed this one. You did a fantastice job here! That is a gorgeous box. I love the top.

Thanks for posting it.

-- Martin, Kansas

CharlieM1958,
Great looking box I really do like the Harlequin pattern top-I’m sure that’s not what it’s called but it reminds me of one any way!The contrasting woods look great along with the finish in that natural light! Oh by the way would you please share with me the unique technique used to achive such square corners on the box?

Sincerely,
Ken McGinnis

-- woodbutcher north carolina

Incredible box and the finish makes me want to touch it : )

-- 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 .

great box as usual. nice work

-- making sawdust....

Very nice box

-- jeanmarc manosque france

I really like the way you did the top. I may have to give that a try.

-- Tim from Iowa City, IA

Quality work. Beautiful design.

-- Michael A. Brailsford

Charlie, How did I miss this one? I guess I’m having a senior moment. Your projects as a whole have truly taken on a level of fit and finish that is truly craftsman level! You should be truly proud of your progress. The choice of woods offers a real eye catching appeal and when you look a little closer, you appreciate the tight jointery. Well done my friend. Keep up the good work.

Tom

-- Anybody can become a woodworker, but only a Craftsman can hide his mistakes.

Looking at your projects, this one really caught my eye. Very nice craftsmanship & design.

-- Dennis Zongker

Very nice box… I recognize the chips as I have collected a few my self over the years. Have not had to go up to get one in over 3 years thank god!. By the way I like your finishing schedule it is exactly what mine is for these type of projects . Again a really elegant box.

-- All bleeding will eventually stop.