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Beautiful boxes…both.
There are no losers in this contest.
It’s gonna take time for my mind to percolate
I’ll make my decision someday soon,
after looking at them a couple hundred more times.

-- Steve-- http://www.urbanexteriors.biz

I like both entries.

Entry # 1

form 9
joinery 10
function 9

Entry # 2

form 8
joinery 7
function 7

Please note: I would have made something more in the IKEA designs range if we’re talking about for the average home. Something that needs assembly.

Good luck to the both of you !!!!!!!

-- Oldworld, Fair Oaks, Ca

Holy pig poop !

Anybody have a coin I can flip ??

-- -- Neil

John- Thanks for the vote, but please read the instructions on how to judge. We will be adding up the total scores on all three catagories, so you have to follow the instructions for this to work. Thanks.

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Two exceptional entries! Congratulations to both builders. Stumpy – sorry to hear about your loss. Your box will be going to a good cause. I’ll cast my vote.

Form – Both are quite attractive. Box 1 has wonderful lines and materials that create a stunning result. Box 2 offers a classic shape that invites curiosity. I’m not sure about the material choice for the drawer fronts – but that is a matter of preference…

Joinery – Another close match up. Both appear to have solid and well crafted construction. The dovetails on box 2 put the joinery on display while Box 1 relies on perfect miters as the means to show the maker’s joinery skill.

Function – When it come to holding remotes and being part of the TV room, this depends on one’s needs. The capacity of Box 2 adds some practicality. Both provide an excellent alternative to the clutter of multiple remotes.

So … here are my scores

Box 1:

Form – 10
Joinery – 8
Function – 8

Box 2:

Form – 8
Joinery – 9
Function – 9

Best wishes to both entries and their builders.

-- Steve - Impatience is Expensive

Entry #1
Form & Concept: 10 – Beautiful
Joinery & Construction: 10 – Nice and tight
Function & Usefulness: 8 – Might hold 1 remote, but I have three

Entry #2
Form & Concept: 10 – Absolutely love the concept
Joinery & Construction: 10 – Flawless, as far as I can tell
Function & Usefulness: 7 – Too dang big for my end table or coffee table

I really like both of these entries, they both show skill in their conception and construction.

Box 1:
Form – 9
Joinery – 9
Function – 8

Box 2:
Form – 7
Joinery – 7
Function – 8

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Box 1
Form 9
Joinery 9
Function 6

Really beautiful box, wood, execution all very nice.

Box 2
Form 7
Joinery 8
Function 9

Nice looking box, more functional, nice wood for drawer fronts.

Congrats to you both, very good entries. Stumpy, you did well no matter which box is yours.

box 1

form 10
joinery 10
function 9

box2

form 10
joinery 10
function 7

my feelings about the function of the boxes is that both would not be as handy to use as I like, I want my remote really handy, I don’t want to have to fiddle with lids and such in order to use it, (ok, I’m lazy) other than that they are both beautiful well made boxes

-- Smitty!!!

Box 1:
Form—9
Joinery—10
Function—8

Box 2:
Form—8
Joinery—6
Function—7

-- Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didin't do then by the ones you did. - Mark Twain

Both are real nice and I think anyone would enjoy having these in their living room. Box 1 would be a universal fit in just about any decor while Box 2 is large and might stick out a bit in the wrong decor. Function wise, Box 2 is a bit more specific to the task being able to hold various items sure to be found in the TV room and the clock is both a practical and graceful addition. Form wise, Box 1 just blows me away with the beautiful wood contrast, grain enhancing finish and how the curves in the top accentuate the curves of the box sides.

Way to go guys.

Box 1:
Form- 10
Joinery- 9
Function- 7

Box 2:
Form- 8
Joinery-7
Function-8

Wow #1 is a beautiful, I am impressed!
Form- 10
Joinery-9
Function-10

#2- Sorry, I can see how it would be useful but I have never been a fan of art deco on any level. Still you can tell a lot of work went into it.
Form- 4
Joinery-7
Function-8

Box 1:
Form – 6
Joinery & Construction – 10
Function – 5

Box 2:
Form – 10 – Reminds me of the movie “Brazil”, or a Tex Avery cartoon
Joinery & Construction – 8
Function – 10

-- My broker promised me he would treat my money as if it were his own. Trouble is, he did.

Entry #1

Form- 9
Joinery-8
Function-8

Entry #2

Form- 8
Joinery-8
Function-8

I really like both of these boxes. I think they are both very well thought out and constructed. I did how ever feel they both had different weak points.

The First Entry was elegant and yet simple at the same time. When I say simple I am not referring to easy of construction or craftsmanship. I mean it has a simple concept to its functionality which gives it its beauty and eye appeal at the same time. I really loved the secret compartment and the way its held in place again holds to the simple but appealing element of this project. I thought it was over very well done but lacked in total functionality.

The Second Entry hit me with a flood of nostalgia and a feeling an old life that has long been past by. I loved it but my first impression is where is the spalted maple? Then I was flooded again when the lid was open with the spalted maple. I love spalted woods epically maple but it seemed out of place and didn’t fit. If perhaps there had been some accent of the maple on the exterior then I would have thought it belonged. Which brought to mind what type of wood is the clock mounted in?

I however did love the fact that the box was well thought out and highly fictional able to hold many items you would find on an end table. But at the same time it seem to be too large not gaudy just over sized for an end table in my opinion.

Over all I would love to have either of them in my home. But I really liked the simple beauty of the first entry the best.

-- Think it, See it, Design it. Build it, Enjoy it!

Box 1:
Form – 6
Joinery – 8
Function – 5

Box 2:
Form – 9
Joinery – 8
Function – 8