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CanyonLands is the first in a series of boxes that will feature two new designs.

1-The first is the inset panel which wraps all four sides. I did this by routing a recess about 3/8'' deep in the walnut and inserted solid myrtlewood about 7/16'' thick. This allowed me to plane it all flat down to about 3/4'' thick. Then I mitered the corners and assembled. I developed this technique and used it first on the Radio box , aka, "Circa 1936", but I only inserted two panels of different woods in that box.
2-The second is what I call TIDE POOL trays. I first showed a sculpted tray in "Waves", but these have live edges and are dished out for earrings,etc.. I leave space between for other bits and pieces. The black velvet, negative space accentuates the trays and the free form style. These are pinned in place, but the next ones will be held secure using super magnets, which will allow easy removal and a clean bottom.

Body is Walnut
Top and side panels- Figured Myrtlewood
Handle is Myrtlewood sandwiched between black palm and cocobolo end caps.
Tray is Myrtlewood
Corner inserts are stacked copper and brass
Finish is lacquer

Thanks for looking and taking time to post comments.
Andy

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Andy,
Nice design, nice choice of materials, and exceptional detailing. The trays are a very attractive addition. I like this box a lot.
Roger
 

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Andy,
Love this box! wonderful woods, and the detailing is awesome. Again you have produced a true work of art ! Keep up the good work friend, you are an inspiration to those of us aspiring to reach new levels.
 

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What an awesome looking box Andy…! The myrtlewood has a fantastic grain and your new design for the insets and trays cause it to really stand out…
 

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This is a beautiful box. I love the choice of woods and the way their colors accentuate each other. Nicely done.
 

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Beautiful Beautiful Beautiful! Woods, finish, style top shelf.
 

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Fantastic looking box. And you are exploring new ground with the Tide Pool trays. Those add so much.

Where do you get the wildly figured woods you use in so many of your boxes?
 

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Stunning. I wish I had just part of your creative talent, and craftsmanship. Such beautiful wood / features / style / finish. I'm glad you share your talent with us.
 

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you did it again.. another favorite !!
 

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i agree with gary, stunning, this one really grabs me, i love the theme, canyonlands how so very cool is that, right up my alley, i will never be able to say enough about your boxes, to me you are a master boxman…no two ways about it…its for sure inspired me, ive got a box i want to do, and i hope you wont mind if i barrow just a hint of what you have done here, not that i could ever repeat your work….thanks andy, you made my day….
 

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Spectacular work and choice of materials
 

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Absolutely stunning!!! I love the handle design. The wood selection is gorgeous as is the craftsmanship. What is the little medallion on the side? The overall design is wonderful but the interior is just terrific and different. You are an artiste'.
 

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Superb in every detail, Andy. The design is brilliant as well. Your work is always an inspiration to me!
 

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What beautiful work! Very well done indeed!
 

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It doesn't take more than a glance to know who made this.
That said, you can look for a long time before you stop seeing new delights.
Right, it's one of Andy's!
What an eye for beauty you have with the skills to execute your vision.
Great one Andy.
 

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Thanks everyone, glad you like it.

Roger-thats high praise from the master himself.

Rance, the woods come from a local one man lumberman, that had a large operation at one time. He fell the tree, logged it out to his mill, sawed it up and air dried it to a point then placed it in his kiln. He is also a fantastic furniture maker. This guy can tell you where each board came from. He loves wood! He now has 4 small sheds with a little wood that he will part with, but he doesnt advertise or have a website or ship anything. He mostly stocks big leaf maple, walnut and myrtlewood. The myrtlewood I have been showing is extremely rare within myrtlewood itself. I have never found it anywhere else and he only has a little now and then. I cant tell you more, sorry :)

Griz- use whatever you like, glad to share.

Gbear- There is a medallion on each corner, they are 3/8'' brass tubes stacked with other tubes and a copper rod. Is that what you are referring to?
 

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Absolutely Gorgeous!!! I love the choices of wood for this. The idea for the tray is a great one as well. Beautiful work! As a woodworker this is something that I would appreciate enough to actually buy instead of looking at it and thinking to myself "I could build that cheaper"
 

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You are the wizard of boxes Andy this is beautiful and has an amazing design.
 

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Hi Andy,

Absolutely Beautiful, I love to see what new design you have come up with next. Bravo!
 
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