Cracked box

That’s really unique. I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything like it.

Very nice. I like the concept.

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great looking box..the stripes really add to it…well done!!!!

Outstanding! I agree that you really made the design unique. Good choice of contrasting woods, the stripes, hidden drawer, etc. Nicely executed too. If you don’t mind, please share how you accomplished the “stripes”.

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I like it. It also has potential as a guitar head stock.

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Very cool, great wood combos.

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Excellent idea! Looks great!

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Thanks for the nice comments. The stripes were added before laminating everything by cutting curves into the front maple piece on the bandsaw, sanding the cuts smooth and gluing it back together with a strip of purpleheart sandwiched in the cut. Curves have to be gentle to avoid breaking strips (found that out the hard way) and strips quite thin. Heat or steam may help them bend easier, I haven’t tried that yet. Fun to experiment though.

My favourite bandsaw box style. Looks pretty realistic crack. Nice wood colours.

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Very nice project!!!
”My first attempt at adding stripes”
That stripe adds that extra bit of wow to it.
I like the way the stripe doesn’t go all the way though the box, very cool and just adds that little bit of different.

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I love the cracked box you made. I have never seen any bandsaw boxes like this. The colors of the wood are fantastic as well.

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It’s very creative. Nice work.

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You did a wonderful job on that design. Always loved making one of those

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Absolutely beautiful. Great job

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That’s the coolest bandsaw box I have ever seen. Nice job. The stripes are a great addition.

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