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When I pick wood for boxes, I like to find interesting wood. It is not that easy to do. Here is a box made from a small board of zebrawood. This box differs from most that I make because it's smaller and has a panel top. I usually glue on the tops. I think these are actually easier to construct, and should last a long time with little wood movement.


No splines… depending on my titebond molding & trim glue. The top and bottom panels are mahogany. I think it's a good match color-wise.


Zebrawood is neat stuff!!

I also made it with more of a square appearance. The tones are pleasing and I like the overall feel of this one.


Thanks for looking!

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Great looking box Jerry…the Zebrawood is sure some nice wood and it gives a unique look with the grain running at an angle. What finish did you use? It looks darker than lacquered finished zebrawood..
With good tight miters and good glue the splines are not necessary…with todays glues being so strong. I've made hundreds of boxes with out splines that are rock solid.
 

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Jerry,

Greg said it for me! Great design, nice execution.
 

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Thanks Doc…
Greg I used minwax tung oil then two coats of minwax poly (high gloss). I usually use satin, but tried the gloss on my last batch of boxes. I like it. Don't put it on so thick as to look plastic, but nice thin, even coats. Of course, sanding with fine steel wool between coats.

Thanks for the input on the glue… in fact when I built this I thought back to the Louisville show, where you told me that the glue is strong enough. Thanks!

I wish I could find more of this wood…it's tough to find here.
 

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Beautiful color. I really like the look of it.
 

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Beautiful! Where do you get your Zebra wood?
 

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So what kind of glue is it? ...I have a good sized piece of zebra wood that I haven't used yet…this inspires me. I do find it pretty easy to find here in the metro Atlanta area though. Woodcraft usually has some or I can drive across town to Peachstate Lumber in Kennesaw. Peachstates prices are fantastic also…
 

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I agree with Greg that the slant to the grain looks cool. I like Zebrawood, but not the smell. I have had issues with miters coming apart without the keys, but that was probably my technique of the glue-up. Nice box, but you do seem to be going small lately. Not that this is bad!
 

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Beautiful box!
 

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great looking box. I like how you have slanted the zebrawood striping.
 

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A very snazzy looking box Jerry.
 

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Very nice. It all fits together perfect.
 

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Jerry, this is a great box. I like the color match as well. That coat of Tung Oil really brings out the richness of these woods. Enjoyed seeing your shop. It is really organized and neat. Zebra Wood is one of my favorites. You sure made the most of this piece. Keep boxing and keep posting.
 

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Beautiful! There's an heirloom!
 

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great looking box! the angled grain of the zebrawood gives an aesthetic appeal that makes this whole thing stand out.
 

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Cool box with greatwood.
 

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Zebra wood is one of my favorites and you did it proud with your project!
 

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Very nice looking Box
 

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Very eye catching indeed
 
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