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Oak and sapele keepsake box. Dimensions: Hexagons are 15cm diameter, bridge section is 17×7cm.

This project began as me wanting to do a hexagon box. While I was cutting parts, I thought, why not make parts enough for two boxes. When I had them dry assembled, and was planning out how to approach gluing, I thought, why not connect them with some sort of bridge. And thus, this box is what became of those ideas.

The hexagon lids were originally intended to be hinged, but a router misshap cancelled that, and I had to redesign.

Lined with peel and stick velour, finished with 2 x L.O./mineral spirits mix, then multiple coats of shellac exterior. Interior is oiled and waxed.

The pullout trays should have had a rim to keep whatever is on them from falling off when removed; and though I dont want to, I will likely add that, some day.

The handles for the hexagonal lids are okay, IMO, but when I look at them, I think they should extend about a centimeter or so with a curving taper.

Enjoy, Bri…

An editors note: all of the grain patterns here are VERY carefully thought out. The hexagon sides are continuous, and the tops and bottoms are flowing in the exact same directions.

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What a crazy wonderful box this is. Can't say I have seen a bridge box before. Those handles are great, and I like boxes with guts in them, Bi-level storage is always good.

I agree with the rail to keep items tend to rolling from doing that as you lift the top tray off.

Neat box, thanks for sharing.
 

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Brian, I think you have found your niche….there is a wonderful architectural quality to your boxes. I am inspired by others' boxes, and yours certainly inspire me.
This box has me thinking about possibilites, and I thank you for that.
 

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Wow!
So much to like here. I especially like all the handles and pulls and the architectural qualities that JBSchutz mentioned. Great build and very innovative!!!
Jon
 

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Thank you all for those kind words. It is very motivational for me, coming from the likes of you all!!!

Perhaps those 2 years of architectural drawing in high school were a benefit afterall??? when I would have rather been out back of school "puffin," and maybe kissing Victoria if she was cutting class also.

But seriously, I am motivated to REALLY push this thing as far as I can take it.
 

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A-O-A! (All of above)

Very neat design-sometimes our "mistakes" turn out to improve our designs a lot.

I do think that this is a very wonderful box/es.
 

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Very cool idea combining these pieces. Sort of the beginning of a jewelry chest town 8^) The shelf inserts are always very popular, definitely consider adding the boarder. The wood combination is awesome, very decorative effect!
 

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Love the symmetry and the organic look of the knobs. Very nicely planned and executed.
 

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Sort of the beginning of a jewelry chest town 8^)

- splintergroup
Basically what my wife said about this one, quickly followed by: now sell it!

Thanks
 

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WOW…I love it. That is a work of art!!

Cheers, Jim
 

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WOW…I love it. That is a work of art!!

Cheers, Jim

- Jim Jakosh
More or less my direction, boxes yes, but more than boxes also.

Thanks Jim.
 
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