| Project by Jim Sellers | posted 10-13-2014 03:56 PM | 3229 views | 25 times favorited | 18 comments |  |
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The paying work slowed down so I had some time to spend on some artsy stuff in the shop. Of course it’s wrapped with veneer. Wish I could get my hands on some solid plank with such figure. I had a maple burl veneer pack that I was just dying to find a use for so this is what I designed for it. Leg posts are solid walnut.
I guess it’s kind of an unconventional method of construction to have veneer just feather out to a point on a mitered corner and to have edges exposed. I think the casual observer will not know or care. Maybe I’ll try banding and borders on my next project.
Box measures 15”h x 8.5”w x 7”d. Originally I had planned on the hinged door to be for necklaces but decided it was too small so I made ring rolls lined with suede leather along with the drawer boxes. I wish now I would have shortened the door and had extended top shelf all the way across. The door sticks shut with invisible magnets embedded behind the finish. Decided not to put a knob on the door so as not to compromise the aesthetic integrity. (picked up that terminology from an architect many years ago and now finally got a chance to use it)
Finish is 3 coats of semi gloss poly but I think I’m gonna do a light sanding and put a final finish coat of satin.
-- J.C.Sellers, Norcross, Ga. Just cut it right the first time. The best carpenters make the fewest chips.
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Jim Jakosh
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#1 posted 10-13-2014 04:18 PM
That is a real cool artsy box, Jim….............Jim
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palaswood
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#2 posted 10-13-2014 04:36 PM
wow man, thats far out!
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moke
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#3 posted 10-13-2014 05:19 PM
Very creative design, great execution!
Mike
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steve_in_ohio
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#4 posted 10-13-2014 05:38 PM
wow, that is beautiful, great job
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#5 posted 10-13-2014 05:52 PM
Neat design.
Good job Sir.
Cheers, Jinky (James).
mcoyfrog
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#6 posted 10-13-2014 06:38 PM
Sweet, such a cool design
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#7 posted 10-13-2014 06:56 PM
Very innovative and attractive design and wood selection .
I agree that the upper shelf or top should span the total width .
Klaus
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#8 posted 10-13-2014 09:12 PM
Love your work! This is really unique and fascinating.
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489tad
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#9 posted 10-13-2014 09:18 PM
Fantastic design. You did a great job.
-- Dan, Naperville IL, I.G.N.
Kaleb the Swede
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#10 posted 10-13-2014 11:58 PM
You knock it out of the park again mr sellers. Incredible. Had to look at this for a few minutes to take it in
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Duckster
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#11 posted 10-14-2014 12:37 AM
Jim,
Outstanding work! The design is very unique!
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#12 posted 10-14-2014 12:45 AM
My head just exploded. I wish I had the skills to do something like this. It’s spectacular, Jim. Thanks for sharing this!!
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Andy Block
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#13 posted 10-14-2014 01:18 AM
Very interesting challenging piece especially with the veneer. It must have been a struggle to get the corners and edges to line up with all the angles and curves in this burl box. Good Job. Andy
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Jim Sellers
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#14 posted 10-14-2014 02:33 AM
Thanks for all the comments and compliments. They are very much appreciated.
-- J.C.Sellers, Norcross, Ga. Just cut it right the first time. The best carpenters make the fewest chips.
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#15 posted 10-14-2014 12:44 PM
great design, beautiful !!
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