Mesquite & Koa box

[Gecko]

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 that the Board had decided a couple of weeks before to cancel the show and that they were closing their brick and mortar store. I must say this news saddened me very much.This show had become one of my favorite holiday events. Anyway, I present the Mesquite and Koa box for your viewing pleasure.

Description:
This box is made from Mesquite with a figured Koa top panel. It was designed with a four corner grain match allowing the grain to flow around the box smoothly. The dimensions are approx. 9 x 4 x 3 1/4" overall height. The whole box has been finished with a drying oil and buffed out with Caranuba wax. The hinges are made by Brusso. The liner is a synthetic.

$150

[BrokenOlMarine]

Great job. I miss making boxes in the shop, I love the top on that one. Every detail looks perfect.

I have the beginnings of a spaulted maple box still sitting on the bench. It was started the first week of September, just before my fall and thebright femur break.

[TomFromStLouis]

That is sad news about the gallery. I felt they were one of the few bright lights in woodworker show spaces.

I really like the box - it is hard to beat a nice Koa piece - but your price is way low to me.

[Steve N]

[Phil S.]

Beautiful box.  I have some mesquite I picked up in Phoenix to make a box to hold some mementos from some javelina hunts west of Tucson.  I'll be pleased if is half as nice as yours.

Phil

[Woodenfish]

That's a Blue Ribbon winner in my book! 

[Ray Newman]

Impressive. Took the time to look at the other boxes on your web site --http://www.geckosboxes.com/index.asp. Very nice work. The "tutorials" were very informative. Great web site

[daddo]

Mesquite can be difficult to match sometimes. One piece may be red, another brown or yellowish or very dark. You did good.

[Gecko]

Thanks. I appreciate the comments.

[arw01]

Got to meet Gecko a few years back packing lumber from one side of the state to the other for little buddy dave.
Saw a couple of his boxes in the shop there, might fine work he does.

Did you find a source for the Brusso hinges?  At my local woodycraft I want to say they push $40 after tax..