New jig box made from rare quilted African mahogany

[mmayo]

I found a couple of very unusual boards at Austin Hardwood in Santa Ana when buying wood for two custom jig boxes. It was unusual enough that I worried the buyer would not see it like I did, but I pulled the trigger anyway. Here are the results.

Here is is email upon receiving his new custom saltwater fishing box.

"Hi Mark ... I got the box today and it looks amazing , it absolutely pops in the sun and see what you mean about the holographic look ... Unbelievable - ANTHONY"

Nice, now back to four- six pens per day.

 

[Charlie_W]

Excellent workmanship....and fantastic quilting!

 

[SteveG]

The guy would have to be almost blind to not appreciate the beautiful wood you selected. That is a stand-out tackle box, that will no doubt accompany many a "Fish Story" for years to come.

 

[SteveJ]

That is some beautiful wood! Well done.

 

[PenPal]

Brilliant box mate..

Peter.

 

[Jim15]

Awesome work.

 

[Hubert H]

The wood is fantastic and the work matches the wood.

 

[TellicoTurning]

I don't even fish and would love that box.

 

[Bob in SF]

Beautiful!

 

[Talltim]

The fish will jump out of the water to see it. All they will need is a net.

 

[Woodchipper]

Outstanding wood. Is there a reason you used that particular hinge on it? I would have opted for brass but saltwater would be an issue for just about any metal. Thanks for sharing the story and pictures.
Forgot- what finish did you use?

 

[mmayo]

The hinge is stainless steel; they survive the salt water environment the best fir me. I use 5-6 coats of System Three Spar Varnish diluted 4:1 with mineral spirits. I wipe it in and sand between coats.

 

[mmayo]

I make pens too...

I try to complete four or more pens per day. Sorry this site's photo viewer turned this upside down twice once before and once AFTER I flipped it 180 degrees, go figure.

 

[Woodchipper]

I was wondering if it was SS. The photo is OK for those in Australia and New Zealand. I just turned the laptop over.

 

[mmayo]

Walnut too

A walnut jig box. I use these to help support times when pen sales are not as robust.

 

[mmayo]

Quartersawn quilted red oak...

This was another board that even the guys that write up your purchases at Austin took notice.

 

[mmayo]

I'll try it your way

I was wondering if it was SS. The photo is OK for those in Australia and New Zealand. I just turned the laptop over.

Wonderful suggestion from a sharp one down under.

 

[MikeL]

Outstanding joinery superb craftsmanship. I know it's built to use but I'd be afraid to put a mark on it.

 

[mmayo]

By the way

I use a very flimsy box joint jig from Rockler. It works, I get tight joints, but I will upgrade to an Incra box joint jig after some cash flow during the holidays.

 

[SD Cruiser]

That is amazing! Superb workmanship.


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[stuckinohio]

These are truly works of art. Superb