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This was another try for me. I have experimented with technique and also tried to incorporate few changes to the box functionality. The end result is a very good box and a lot of new stuff learned.

It is made from English Oak (sides) and Ash (top).
The splines are made from Ash and 80 years old reclaimed Acacia.

I went for a wavy design and wanted for waves to follow each other and then suddenly disperse.

I have decided to go for no handle design because it would only interfere and probably "damage" the look. The lid is opened by pressing the back part of it. Really easy.

English Oak is quite nice wood to work with and the scratches look absolutely amazing on it so I decided to leave some on. There aren't that much visible but can be noticed when looked for - look at last image.

Oh and I didn't take a picture but inside is lined with leather.

Thanks for visit

Cheers

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Really nice work
 

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Wow… very nice box it looks awesome, you did an excellent job. Hope we see more of them from you.
 

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A great look. Any advice on how to do the carving?
 

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really nice work. my only question is how does the lid function? is it just a lift off lid or are those dowels on the side a hinge?

good job on the carving too
 

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Thank you all for your comments.

@Peter1 the carving is done with angle grinder. A tedious process that involves a lot of patience.

@Tooch The lid is opened by pressing the back part of it, behind the hinges. And yes those dowels are hinges. It opens really easy and the look is untouched.
 

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Nice work
 

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Heavy, I like the look here. The wave idea is a good one. I especially like the look in the first picture where it flows down over the corner. Dimensions and an inside look help your readers get a better idea of what you have created. Nice job on the photos, but what is that corn about?
 

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very cool idea! keep up the good work.
 

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Looks very nice. The angles came out well
 

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Carving/grinding looks very good and symetrical…....definately on my to-do-list
Thanks for posting
 

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Very nice…! Keep them coming…
It is always good to see another woodworker get bitten by the grinding bug…
 

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Really nice work! Very inspiring. The wave effect is very stunning and really sets it apart.
 

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That's wild! Looks amazing. Beautiful work!
 

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Nice rendition of this style box, plenty of effort goes into this design and your payed off quit nicely.
 

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Very unique box, nice design.
 

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Beautiful job! You pulled off a ripple effect expertly!
 

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You comments and critiques are what makes me even better woodworker, and a smiling one too :). Thank you for your support.

@Boxguy the corn is for decoration of course :). Just kidding. I just placed the box on a random stool to take some pictures. I will make some with better camera soon.

@Andy - Yep it is a lot of work. And the sanding AAAAAHHHHH

@Greg The Cajun Box Sculptor - Yes the grinding bug kinda grinds into our "wooden" minds and refuses to leave.
 
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