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I was trying to break away form making something that was square. The oval sides are Wenge and the main box is made of an mdf core with black limba veneer on the exterior and anigre on the inside. the hinges are from Horton brass and the chian that holds the lid I picked up at a craft store. the feet are made of Wenge and Purple heart glued together and then cut out on the scroll saw. I do have a question for all the box makers out there. Do you know where I can get a good quality antique brass chain? Though the chain that I used in this box looks nice, I felt that it was cheap. Let me know what you think. Constructive criticism is always welcome.

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Nice! The purpleheart/wenge feet are such a stricking color combination. Lots of nice features here.

I'm not sure, but I think I got some chain through Lee Valley. They may have an antique finish (mine was bright).
 

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Definitely not a square box. I like it!
 

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Cool box, lots of features to draw the eye to. Thanks for sharing.
 

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Nice design, nicely done. I like the shape and you did a nice job on the marquetry.

Thanks for posting this.
 

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Nice way to break out of square!
 

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Amazing box ,very cool design and build.
 

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beautiful box, great veneer work!
 

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Wow! You definitely came up with a unique design. It's very impressive.
 

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Beautiful craftsmanship.

If you want a true antique chain you might have some luck at actual antique shops or a place that sells reclaimed architectural fixtures but be prepared to pay a high price. If you just want an old chain try a second hand shop or a thrift store. Or you could just go to your local hardware shop and buy a new brass chain then drop it in some ammonia to give it an aged appearance. Good luck.
 

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I picked some brass chain at a clock repair shop for a reasonable price.
 

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Beautiful. Nice shape and nice choice of woods. What's the actual size? We think a lot alike. I've never built a regular 4 sided square box. Have you considered using stop hinges? they open to just past 90 degrees. Then you wouldn't even need the chain.
 

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A very thoughtful project. I like it. I would however, second Jim Sellers thought that a chain stop, regardless of the quality of the chain is less than this box deserves. The stop hinge solution would be much superior. Sorry, probably shouldn't let my general dislike of chains show through, but it's nice work, and calls out for better than a chain. But that said, it's your box, and you should do what you think best.
Roger
 

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Very beautiful work. Well done.
 

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Now that was thinking outside of the square box
 

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Awesome compass !!! I love it. Great job
 

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Outstanding craftmanship. Amizing inlay on top,legs look great!
 

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Very nice box, love the design. Excellent workmanship, not a fan of chains.
 

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When I read the title I thought that you might have found some of my boxes as mine are supposed to be square but rarely are!

I like the looks of your "unsquare" box. I have not found any good brass chain but instead I have used mono filament, regular fishing line, and kneaded dental floss. These last long and are unobtrusive.

A possible source for chain

The design and wood combination makes it a real standout!
 
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