Simple Curly Maple & Purple Heart Keepsake.

Hey Dan, what’s not to like?
That looks really nice. The handle came out well.
I know too well about projects that are not finished. You are right to feel great about this one.

I need to grow up and try waxes also.
Steve

-- -- I'm no rocket surgeon

Now we’re cooking. Great piece Dan. The subtle curves on the bottom and edges, as well as the laminated handle with the medallion work perfectly together. Love the medallion detail by the way. And the finish too. This box was well worth the wait. Beautiful.

-- Better to say nothing and be thought the fool... then to speak and erase all doubt!

Very nice box… A good Keepsake!

Thank you.

-- Have Fun! Joe Lyddon - Alta Loma, CA USA - Home: http://www.WoodworkStuff.net ... My Small Gallery: https://www.ncwoodworker.net/forums/index.php?media/albums/users/joe-lyddon.1389/

Such a fine box.
Yes you need to be proud here!
Best thoughs,
Mads

-- MAD F, the fanatical rhykenologist and vintage architect.

Okay Dan, you can stop making me look bad! LOL!! THat is an AWESOME box. You keep one upping yourself. But,...you gotta tell me how you got that inside bottom to come out like that!

BRAVO!

-- If you don't work, you don't eat!.....Garland, TX

Dan, you came up with a very good looking box and a excellent design for the handle. I definitely find that putting a project on the back burner for a while really helps when design roadblock sneaks into the workshop..

Beautiful pieces of curly maple and purpleheart. The laminating of the handle really ties it all together. Looks great Whats going to sit on the mantle next for ideas to mature?

-- Gary; Marysville, MI...Involve your children in your projects as much as possible, the return is priceless.

A very nice job on the box, Maveric.

-- LEITH, SOUTH CAROLINA

Great example of how “less is more” sometimes Dan, Simple but with just the right touch of elegance. Balance. Perfect.

-- Paul M ..............the early bird may get the worm but it’s the second mouse that gets the cheese! http://thecanadianschooloffrenchmarquetry.com/

Great looking box, my friend! Keep practicing! I see bed-building in our future! LOL!!

-- Robert - Haven Wood Crafts

Dan…Love the grain pattern and proportions. By the way…nice pics too.

-- Bob Simmons, Las Vegas, NV, http://TheApprenticeandTheJourneyman.com

As others have said, that is a nice box. The rounding of the top was a great touch. It accents the curl of the maple. I have a box on my bench that might benefit from that detail! That bottom piece looks pretty special too. Thanks for sharing it.
Robert

-- Robert, so much inspiration here, and now time to work!!!

I’d call that poetry in wood. Excellent work!

-- Ed "Real happiness is one that you share."

Thanks for all the feedback everyone…. Its weird looking at it all finished now. With all the boxes I have going now in the shop I was surprised I was even able to get this one done by the dead line. Surprising the motivation you get when the bride is telling you “Get It Done”....lol

Hey Mike, the lining is a felt design we found at a local hobby shop. Although my intentions are to shy away from using felt in my boxes anymore I was under the gun, and had to compromise to get it done. The funny thing had to be watching me and my bride walking through the store with her holding the box like a precious baby and me grumbling “You Better Not Drop That”.....lol. We where able to match up a lining and escape without any harm to the box….. Whewww! Trust me… if you knew how graceful my bride is you would understand that was a major accomplishment….lol

Ohh and thanks Gary…. Now I am going to have to throw something together so I can get the mantle spot filled. You know… To keep the whole universal balance in order and all….lol

-- Dan ~ Texarkana, Tx.

Dan, this is a very nicely made box, love the combination and story as to its reason for being.
Well done, you should be proud!
Thumbs up on this one.
Andy

-- If I can do it, so can you.