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06-06-2019, 11:54 PM
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I'm just getting back into woodworking after a 15 year break. My first attempt after setting up a shop. I used to make these back in the mid 90's and this was my first try so it's far from good. I can't figure out how to insert an image in the post, so I put in this link instead. I was planing on using some spray in felt for the inside but I like looking at the clara walnut burl.
https://postimg.cc/gallery/2nbevk5zg/
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Nice box, beautiful wood!
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Really, really nice!
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Very nice box.
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I think the box is wonderful. If you don't want to "lose" interior burl, how about a felted removable liner like a cigar box with Spanish Cedar(?) liner, or secret compartment? What types of wood did you use?
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06-07-2019, 08:22 AM
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(06-06-2019, 11:54 PM)Smashedfinger Wrote: I'm just getting back into woodworking after a 15 year break. My first attempt after setting up a shop. I used to make these back in the mid 90's and this was my first try so it's far from good. I can't figure out how to insert an image in the post, so I put in this link instead. I was planing on using some spray in felt for the inside but I like looking at the clara walnut burl.
https://postimg.cc/gallery/2nbevk5zg/
Very nice piece of work. Must have been challenging working with that grain. I agree, spray-in felt would not do the piece justice.
My box-making abilities wouldn't match up to this, again, good work!
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(06-06-2019, 11:54 PM)Smashedfinger Wrote: I used to make these back in the mid 90's and this was my first try so it's far from good.
Ain't nuthin wrong with that attempt. It's beautiful!
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Very nice! No way would I cover up that wood with anything.
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I would not cover the bottom. Too beautiful.
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Nice work!!!
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Nice work! You did the wood justice, let it speak for itself.
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