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  0 Thread: Free Alder
Post: Free Alder

I have a stack of Alder I am looking to get rid of. It has been stacked and stickered for quite a few years. The stack is about 15' x 4' x 42" tall. While it has been awhile since I last tore into the...
Gecko Tool Swap N' Sell 1 705 07-29-2022, 01:37 PM
  0 Thread: Jewlery Boxes
Post: RE: Jewlery Boxes

Very nice. I like the  pull-out drawer idea.
Gecko Woodworking 10 5,544 12-22-2018, 10:36 AM
  Smile Thread: Alder & Western Maple in Seattle
Post: Alder & Western Maple in Seattle

It is that time again. I have the wood un-stacked. I have for sale Alder & Western Maple. This is rough cut lumber. Maple is 5/4 thick w/ lengths from 3' to 6'. Widths from 4" to 11". $2.50 per boa...
Gecko Tool Swap N' Sell 1 1,771 08-14-2017, 09:16 PM
  0 Thread: A gathering...
Post: RE: A gathering...

You know the kid and I would be there. Always a great time.
Gecko Woodworking 5 3,477 04-07-2017, 06:07 AM
  0 Thread: movement in crotch wood?
Post: RE: movement in crotch wood?

It is a floating panel.  Spot glued in the center of the short side. Grooves are cut a touch deep on both the frame and the panel to allow for expansion/contraction.
Gecko Woodworking 14 7,938 03-07-2017, 07:10 AM
  0 Thread: Building a box questions
Post: RE: Building a box questions

Not much time for posting right now but this might help answer some questions. For Elizabeth (Tutorials) (http://www.geckosboxes.com/misc.htm)
Gecko Woodworking 15 8,977 02-20-2017, 07:10 AM
  Smile Thread: Small padauk box
Post: RE: Small padauk box

Very nice! I love the look of Padauk. (I also love the smell of it.  https://www.forums.woodnet.net/images/icons/smile.png ) The proportions look very balanced.  Your grandson will treasure it forever...
Gecko Woodworking 5 3,567 12-21-2016, 11:12 PM
  0 Thread: Western Maple Box
Post: RE: Western Maple Box

Thanks guys. I use a full four corner grain match on almost all my boxes. I think it adds a nice touch.
Gecko Woodworking 6 4,308 12-20-2016, 07:15 AM
  0 Thread: Western Maple Box
Post: Western Maple Box

A box I just finished for a friend. This is to be given to his girlfriend for Christmas. Description: This box is made from one single piece of Western Maple. It was made with a four corner grain...
Gecko Woodworking 6 4,308 12-18-2016, 09:30 PM
  0 Thread: Mesquite & Koa box
Post: RE: Mesquite & Koa box

Thanks. I appreciate the comments.
Gecko Woodworking 10 6,460 12-12-2016, 09:45 PM
  0 Thread: Mesquite & Koa box
Post: Mesquite & Koa box

I made this box a couple of months ago for entry into The Northwest Woodworkers Gallery box and Container show. Unfortunately, when I went down to drop it off the second week in November, I was told t...
Gecko Woodworking 10 6,460 12-10-2016, 02:43 PM
  0 Thread: I made a box
Post: RE: I made a box

That is really beautiful! Great design. I love the handle.
Gecko Woodworking 15 8,627 08-07-2016, 10:03 AM
  0 Thread: Walnut box for work
Post: Re: Walnut box for work

Really nice. That top panel is really cool.
Gecko Woodworking 7 4,318 05-29-2016, 10:27 AM
  0 Thread: Walnut & Live Side Quilted Maple Box
Post: Re: Walnut & Live Side Quilted Maple Box

Thanks
Gecko Woodworking 5 2,951 05-26-2016, 06:13 AM
  0 Thread: Walnut & Live Side Quilted Maple Box
Post: Walnut & Live Side Quilted Maple Box

Here is the latest live side box. I used the last of the live edge Maple on this. Hopefully I can find more of it as I really like these.[br][br]Description:[br]This box is made from Walnut and has a ...
Gecko Woodworking 5 2,951 05-22-2016, 12:21 PM
  0 Thread: Purpleheart Jewelry Box
Post: Re: Purpleheart Jewelry Box

Thanks all. I hate working with Purpleheart but it sure make a nice looking box.
Gecko Woodworking 7 4,467 05-10-2016, 06:10 AM
  0 Thread: Purpleheart Jewelry Box
Post: Purpleheart Jewelry Box

It has been awhile but here is my latest project. This is one of the most challenging projects I have done. A lot of good things came together on this and a few things went south. One thing that came ...
Gecko Woodworking 7 4,467 05-08-2016, 04:56 PM
  0 Thread: Claro Walnut & Quilted Maple Box
Post: Claro Walnut & Quilted Maple Box

And the fourth.[br][br]Description:[br][br]This box is made from Claro Walnut with a Quilted Maple top panel and miter keys. It was made with a four corner grain match allowing the grain to flow aroun...
Gecko Woodworking 2 1,963 09-17-2015, 07:16 PM
  0 Thread: Input needed - dye/leave alone
Post: Re: Input needed - dye/leave alone

I say no dye. I like the natural look myself and only use dye to "pop the grain" on figured maple.
Gecko Woodworking 11 6,188 09-17-2015, 02:07 PM
  0 Thread: Tigerwood & Quilted Maple box
Post: Tigerwood & Quilted Maple box

The third of five for the show.[br][br]Description:[br][br]This box is made from Tigerwood with a Quilted Maple top panel. The dimensions are approx. 8 1/2x 3x 2" tall. It was finished with a drying o...
Gecko Woodworking 0 1,082 09-16-2015, 05:27 PM

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