| Project by Roger Gaborski | posted 04-16-2016 09:46 PM | 1261 views | 3 times favorited | 9 comments |  |
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The shape of this wooden box was inspired by diatoms, a common class of algae which have a wide variety of interesting shapes. The box is made from South American Mahogany and American Black Walnut.
This box measures approximately 5.5” (width) x 2 1/4” (deep) x 2 1/2” (height)
It took a few tries to get the cover to fit just right. The finish is hand rubbed poly and wax.
Roger
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DonSol
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#1 posted 04-16-2016 10:42 PM
Very unique, at first I thought of a clam, then I read your post. Beautiful box and great craftsmanship.
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JimRochester
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#2 posted 04-16-2016 10:52 PM
Good look and an interesting design. Willing to bet yours is the only project in here with that inspiration.
-- Schooled in the advanced art of sawdust and woodchip manufacturing.
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#3 posted 04-17-2016 12:57 AM
Very interesting and beautiful box Roger. Like the design definitely a one off.
-- Bob C, Australia. Your best teacher is your last mistake.
Betsy
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#4 posted 04-17-2016 03:03 AM
Beautiful. I really like the shape.
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Ivan
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#5 posted 04-17-2016 07:45 AM
Another fantastic, odd shaped box. I’m realy looking forward to see more of them.
-- Ivan, Croatia, Wooddicted
leafherder
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#6 posted 04-17-2016 05:39 PM
Beautiful box, just right for holding a string of pearls. (I could have sold a lot of these when I worked at the jewelry store.) Thanks for posting.
-- Leafherder
helluvawreck
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#7 posted 04-17-2016 06:17 PM
Roger, this is so beautiful.
helluvawreck aka Charles
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Jim Jakosh
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#8 posted 04-17-2016 11:43 PM
Outstandingly unique.. I love it….............Jim
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Roger
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#9 posted 04-18-2016 12:40 PM
Super nice Roger. Reminds me of a bear claw.
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