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I've been wanting to revisit my reversible box almost ever since I first posted it. It was, as many of my projects are, a prototype to see if I could do it and as such was a little rough around the edges. These four may not be a lot better but they were built to a schedule.

In my neck of the woods if you hold out any hope to sell the things you make they better be ….. let's say inexpensive. With that in mind, I set out to see how quickly I could make passable reversible boxes making use of Boulle style to cut multiple sets of marquetry at once. They took 22 hours, complete (5 1/2 hours each).
(There are 32 separate marquetry motifs in he four boxes.)

As for the motifs, I have always thought that the Yin Yang symbol was made for Boulle style, representing as it does opposing but complementary forces. It also perfectly suits a reversible box. The anthemion is a classic and a favorite of mine for the wonderful way it comes to life when sand shaded and the front heart and ribbon was just something I sketched up.

To improve the strength of my signature hinge I replaced the 1/8" hinge pin with a 1/16" pin and cut the rebate for the pin with a 1/16" thin kerf circular saw blade. I also have the grain oriented along the faces of the sides at right angles to the hinge pin. This makes for a sturdier unit.

The photos show the four boxes, close ups of the motifs, the removable pin and the "studio" in front of my chevalet where the following dramatic presentation was filmed. This was a ton of fun and it was unbelievably easy to do. It only took a couple of hours including editing in Movie Maker and it's my first try. You just gotta love the technology we have to play with these days.



Thanks for looking in.

Paul

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Man those are really nice boxes,Paul. They don't look inexpensive!!!!!!!!
You sure make professional projects!!!!!!!!!!.............Cheers, Jim
 

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That is one of the cutest videos yet. You goof.

Nice work Paul. Or rather fantastic work. I am humbled.
The yin yang is perfect.

Steve
 

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Your boxes are awesome! I want one but I do not think I could wrap my mind around even beginning to make one myself. Would you be able to ship to Oregon?
 

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Way kool, Paul. Very kool
 

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Applause applause….oh wait , its not polite , well i guess it is.. in a petite clapping sort of way…lol…great job paul, always love your work
 

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Mighty fancy boxes Paul…the detail work is exceptional and very clean looking.
 

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COOL boxes…

COOL video…

Thank you!
 

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Nice work Paul and an entertaining video. You're very prolific these days. But it's more fun than work yea?? I've saved your blog on your box hinge technique (from way back) and will be sure to incorporate it on a future project. Thanks for all your advice and instructions.
 

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That is almost unbelievable production time for these intricate boxes and I think I now your secret now ,just got the stuff a little while ago and will give it a try soon .
That is a cool video that you produced and you should package one with every box ,that would be a winning combination .
Good luck with your new venture and I know you will do well I just hope you can keep up with demand .
 

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Love em all Paul.
 

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Super fast production time Paul. The only thing I can make in a day is a boiled egg. More importantly, they are amazing quality with fantastic details, and they are sure to sell well with the marquetry and reversible feature. My hat is off to your great ingenuity and also to your ever present wonderful craftsmanship. I also want to compliment you on the way your anthemion turned out. The shading really makes it sing.
 

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Beautiful and creative as always.
 

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Once I saw the projects in the show case and whos name it was that created it I could hardly wait to look and read about it. Yor work is always amazing. Great job as always. Love the colors and details on these. I can see no reason these would not sell for what ever price is set on them, great post!
 

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As always, awesome job
 

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Like the song goes, "You've got the magic touch…........" Really nice work Paul.
 

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You are one of the craftsman I often look forward to viewing project posts. Your work is incredible.

You, like many other talented woodworkers here, really inspire this weekend warrior to want improve upon my skill level (or lack there of) and try new things…..

Excellent work!
 

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Great looking boxes, always enjoy seeing your projects…and fun video too, very creative.
 

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Great looking boxes, always enjoy seeing your projects…and fun video too, very creative.

Damn done it again, accidentally made a double post and can't get rid of the second one…sorry.
 

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Love the boxes… love the video. Great work as usual, Paul!
 
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