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Boy,3-1/2 months later its finally done.My good friend is having twins and has a baby now so hes gonna need this toy box.329 pieces for the intarsia all hardwood and exotics including ebony,wenge,and cedar for the box.I wood burned his tatoo under the lid to personalize it,turned out great and had lots of fun making it.I would come home from work and make a set or two of animals on most nights.put them aside till they were done then made the ark then the box.You guys have to make one, my friend cried and gave me a big hug when he saw it.And the baby was all over it.This is my second one and I get graet feedback on both of them.

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WOW for sure! Coolest toy box ever! Amazing!! Congratulations…........
 

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This is wonderful a great gift ,what a fantastic work of art.
 

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WOW!!!! This is simply the best toy box I have ever seen. It's sure is a work of art!
Thank you for sharing !
 

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Fantastic! Definitely the best toy box I've seen.
 

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pretty cool and unique idea. Thanks for sharing
 

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that is a great toy box, a lot of work, but from your heart to a good friend, that is just great…i love making wood gifts, more then i enjoy making something for money…..i would like to apply for santa's job , but havent found where to leave my resume….lol….very good job..a family hierloom for sure….grizzman
 

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Beautiful job! It's no wonder it is greatly appreciated. The time and effort spent on this really paid off.

Thanks for posting it.
 

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WOW! That is awesome!
Love the back end of the bear going in.

Cheers,
Rob
 

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This is so… so cool ! ! ! Excellent Job ! I think I would have had a tear or two myself.

I'm adding this to my favorites.
 

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Great looking toy box! You did a beautiful job on it. Thanks for posting.

God Bless
tom
 

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What an amazing box….all that for a friend. If I make you my buddy, can I expect something like that???
 

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I have seen this pattern for a few years. ALWAYS wanted to make it but never had a reason. (No one to use it) I always wondered how it looked other than in the catalog. This is even far more beautiful! What a wonderful job. I JUST LOVE THIS!!!
Thanks for sharing!
 

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Wonderful job. The kids are going to love it and they will surely pass it down to their children when the time comes.
 

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Thanks everyone i am glad you like it.and enjoy reading you comments
 

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WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 

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great work! I only wish I had made it. Victory to Jesus…............
 

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Steve,

Do you sell or have the plans for this box….I am a newbie to woodworking.

Thanks,

CJ
 

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This is a great looking toy box. Very beautiful Nice job.
 

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I'm looking to carve some farm animals myself can anyone point me in the right direction
 
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