| Project by CharlieM1958 | posted 12-15-2016 01:08 AM | 2138 views | 0 times favorited | 20 comments |  |
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It’s been a while since I posted a project, but I haven’t gone totally idle in the shop.
These are boxes I made for two coworkers who are retiring after twenty-plus years of us working side-by-side. Materials are walnut and spalted maple, with some maple and sycamore trim. Finishes are BLO and satin wipe-on poly. To give an idea of scale, the larger box is just big enough to hold a CD jewel case with a bit of room to spare.
And while I’m at it, Merry Christmas to all my LJ friends I haven’t seen for a while!
-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"
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Redoak49
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#1 posted 12-15-2016 02:02 AM
Real nice looking boxes.
oldsawtooth
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#2 posted 12-15-2016 02:33 AM
very nice box friend!
-- James,Alabama,http://www.woodworkerJames.com
mmh
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#3 posted 12-15-2016 03:50 AM
Beautifully crafted and a wonderful gift that will be cherished forever!
-- "They who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night." ~ Edgar Allan Poe
grizzman
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#4 posted 12-15-2016 07:27 AM
nice boxes charlie, i havent been in the shop much myself, due to my body probs…..
-- GRIZZMAN ...[''''']
Dutchy
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#5 posted 12-15-2016 07:27 AM
Looking good.
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Ken90712
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#6 posted 12-15-2016 09:06 AM
Those are really good-looking box’s Charlie. Great job.
-- Ken, "Everyday above ground is a good day!"
Mark Wilson
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#7 posted 12-15-2016 11:35 AM
Fantastic pieces, Charlie. Inspiring, really.
-- Mark
Ivan
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#8 posted 12-15-2016 11:51 AM
Your wood combination on your boxes always amaize me, especialy usage of spalted wood.
-- Ivan, Croatia, Wooddicted
Blackie_
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#9 posted 12-15-2016 11:57 AM
Great looking boxes and gifts.
-- Randy - If I'm not on LJ's then I'm making Saw Dust. Please feel free to visit my store location at http://www.facebook.com/randy.blackstock.custom.wood.designs
CharlieM1958
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#10 posted 12-15-2016 01:18 PM
Thanks, everyone.
-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"
david38
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#11 posted 12-15-2016 03:06 PM
nice boxes
woodworm
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#12 posted 12-15-2016 03:17 PM
beautiful boxes.
-- masrol, kuala lumpur, MY.
cajunpen
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#13 posted 12-15-2016 05:14 PM
Charlie those are some good looking boxes – they should be appreciated and will make an awesome retirement gift. Merry Christmas to you and all of the other Lumberjocks.
-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/
Peteybadboy
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#14 posted 12-15-2016 08:57 PM
Very Nice, Merry Christmas right back.
-- Petey
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#15 posted 12-15-2016 09:05 PM
These are outstanding boxes and your retiring coworkers will cherish them always. Merry Christmas, Charlie.
helluvawreck aka Charles
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-- helluvawreck aka Charles, http://woodworkingexpo.wordpress.com
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