These boxes were made out of african blackwood and the top out of an extroadinary piece of austrailian blackwood.This i had to keep together with epoxy to hold it together before cutting and finishing. -- Johan, South Africa, www.wildwoodboxes.co.za /www.knysnawoodworkers.co.za
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13 comments so far
RogerBean
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#1 posted 235 days ago
Johan,
Nicely done. Striking piece of wood on the lid. African blackwood is a favorite of mine, but never used Australian. Lovely choice. Always look forward to your postings.
Roger
-- "Everybody makes mistakes. A craftsman always fixes them." (Monty Kennedy, "The Checkering and Carving of Gunstocks", 1952)
BTimmons
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#2 posted 235 days ago
Beautiful example of letting the wood speak for itself. I like them.
-- Brian in Arlington, TX
Andy
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#3 posted 235 days ago
These are outstanding!
I would love to get a hold of some of the Australian blackwood.
Thanks for posting.
Andy
-- If I can do it, so can you. www.artboxesbyandy.com
gfadvm
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#4 posted 235 days ago
Never saw either one of those beautiful woods before. You did them proud.
-- " I'll try to be nicer, if you'll try to be smarter" gfadvm
Boxguy
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#5 posted 235 days ago
Johan, Wow! This Blackwood is spectacular stuff. I have never worked with these woods, but you have certainly shown their beauty to full advantage in your work. I am curious as to what is on the inside of these boxes. They certainly are well crafted. Thanks for sharing this with us. Keep boxing and keep posting.
-- Big Al in IN
aussiedave
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#6 posted 234 days ago
Very nice Johan…two great looking black woods combined making two excellent boxes…
-- Dave.......Keep calm and make more sawdust....
mmh
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#7 posted 234 days ago
The contrast of the woods is quite beautiful!
I would like to see a close up of the cover, as it looks like it has a lot of texture.
-- "They who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night." ~ Edgar Allan Poe
WoodenFrog
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#8 posted 234 days ago
Very Beautiful Boxes!
Great work on them! Keep up the great work.
-- Robert B. Sabina, Ohio..... http://www.etsy.com/shop/WoodenfrogWoodenProd
BritBoxmaker
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#9 posted 234 days ago
Beautiful boxes, Johan. The Australian Blackwood is striking and well worth your efforts in holding it together before assembly.
-- Martyn -- Boxologist, Pattern Juggler and Candyman of the visually challenging. http://www.theartofboxes.com
LookingGlass
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#10 posted 234 days ago
Beautiful….especially the top.
-- Take care.....Ed
Dave777
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#11 posted 234 days ago
Really like what you have created from such outstanding wood. I am a fan
Dave
-- the stone rejected by the builders will become the capstone
HillbillyShooter
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#12 posted 234 days ago
Beautiful work, outstanding wood and nice build.
-- John C. -- "Firearms are second only to the Constitution in importance; they are the peoples' liberty's teeth." George Washington
Fishinbo
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#13 posted 232 days ago
Wonderful boxes! Simple design but the wood choices are incredibly beautiful. Outstanding work!
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