African blackwood & austrailian blackwood boxes

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)

Beautiful example of letting the wood speak for itself. I like them.

-- Brian Timmons - http://www.BigTWoodworks.com

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.

Never saw either one of those beautiful woods before. You did them proud.

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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

Very nice Johan…two great looking black woods combined making two excellent boxes…

-- Dave.......If at first you don’t succeed redefine success....

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.

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Very Beautiful Boxes!
Great work on them! Keep up the great work.

-- Robert B. Sabina, Ohio..... http://www.etsy.com/shop/WoodenfrogWoodenProd

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.

Beautiful….especially the top.

-- Take care.....Ed

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

Beautiful work, outstanding wood and nice build.

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Wonderful boxes! Simple design but the wood choices are incredibly beautiful. Outstanding work!

Johan, I know this is an old post of yours. I just saw it. Very nice box and Great wood. Have you made any more boxes out of this wood that you can post? Thanks

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