Alan Morrison
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Literally. Nearly finished this box for my wife. She might put all the pens that she has snaffled in it.
Christmas Box
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Lew
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Love the details. Nice box
Woodchipper
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A work of art! Thanks for sharing. Let us know her reaction, please. Or we might hear hear her reaction.
KMCloonan
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Very nice! I really like the corners/feet. Did you cut those with a bandsaw?
egnald
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Nice. I really need to build a few boxes myself, but I haven't started yet. I suppose I will start with Pine or something so I can get some practice before I jump into nice hard woods. Very cool box - and a cool use for it as well! - Dave
jttheclockman
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I like it. Nice proportions. I too need to carve some time out for some box making. Having seen a few here lately has given me the bug to try a few. I like breaking things up and doing different projects. Right now I am doing many casting of pens and it has been fun it just maybe time to take a break from that. Boxes maybe the thing. Thanks for showing. I am sure she will love it.
howsitwork
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Nice work Alan,
Whats she bought you to make you feel so guilty ???
Whats she bought you to make you feel so guilty ???
SteveJ
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Nice box. I like the corners/legs
Alan Morrison
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Thanks Kevin.
The legs were scrollsawn, but you could use a bandsaw ( very carefully )
Alan Morrison
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I believe I'm getting a couple of jumpers, but no guilt!
I have wanted to make a 'nice' box for a while so no better time than Christmas and no better person than the wife.
That's gorgeous. Way better than the paintbrush holder I made my wife!
Alan Morrison
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Thanks for giving me a good laugh.
The finish came out alright. I did the Japanese sho sugi ban finish on ash. What I wish was better was that the holes weren't as clean as I would have liked. Wife was still happy with it though. She is much more forgiving than I am in terms of defects/quality.
Burnpile
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Very nice box, I like the legs and the inlay top. I've been making what I call keepsake boxes for a while now and was given a piece of Spalted Ambrosia Maple. The legs and the lid are from Claro Walnut. It's currently in inventory because I'm running out of family, friends and charities to give things to.
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That is beautiful. I enjoy making boxes. Boxes are a woodworking project that may appear simple, but they have to be precise. I think I have learned the most about woodworking from making boxes. Yours is really nice and I'm betting it will be treasured.
Alan Morrison
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There's nothing wrong with that at all, Eric. I laughed because I thought you were just giving her a pot. I like the Shou sugi ban treatment.
I did a wee bit in the past with dyed timber. It's very effective.
Alan Morrison
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I like your box.
On my to do list is a pen presentation box that can be used subsequently as a keepsake box. Yours fits the bill.
Alan Morrison
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Thanks Ken. Yes, it seems that the smaller the object the more noticeable the errors.
I had a neighbour came today with a large plank of Mahogany that he got after tearing out a fireplace on a job. I now have a mahogany keepsake box to make for his wife after he saw my box.
jttheclockman
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Pen boxes. Yes lets see them!! I really need to get back into doing woodworking of that nature again. It would be a way of eating up some of that lumber I have sitting around. This way the family can get rid of projects more easily when the time comes. Need to get those creative juices flowing again. I have had a pen box sitting in my brain for a long time that I want to make for my brother along with a special pen. It will be my way of thanking him for all the years of helping me with my craft shows. Does not look like I will be returning to the circuit any more.
Alan, mahogany is some of the nicest wood to work with so I look forward to seeing what you come up with.
Alan, mahogany is some of the nicest wood to work with so I look forward to seeing what you come up with.
Alan Morrison
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Yes indeed, John. I will be making some more boxes in the new year, especially as I have a friendly tree surgeon neighbour supplying timber.
I'm looking forward to seeing what you come up with as well...I've seen some of your lovely box creations in the archives.
In the meantime, have a great Christmas and a healthy 2024, John.
jttheclockman
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Same to you my friend.