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Another oak and pao rosa combo, keepsake box.
Dimensions: 34cmL X 10cm W.
The 2 small side lids are held in place with 5×2mm R.E. magnets.
Lined with padded silk velvet.
Spray laquer finish.

The back side does not have the pyramid details.

This was the first time using rattle can laquer, and I can honestly say, I hate it; and likely will not use it again.

Enjoy!

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beautiful imagination and execution, however I'm not too fond of the 'handle'.
in my eye it takes away from the overall image of one stunning box
 

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You've been busy. Keep up the good work!
 

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This box has a few bells and whistles, it gives it a lot of character. Nice work.
 

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Another great innovative design. Cool features and the magnets are clever. I like the pyramids.
Thanks for sharing.
Jon
 

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Very ornate and detailed! Plenty of eye candy everywhere.
You really love to sand don't you 8^)
 

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You really love to sand don t you 8^)

- splintergroup
A necessary evil.

I´ll tell you a secret, one that might make many fine-woodworkers cringe: and that is, I start with 80grit, then go straight to 180grit, then do my finish, whatever that is. I do the really fine sanding as the finish progresses.

Shhh, dont tell anyone:))
 

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beautiful imagination and execution, however I m not too fond of the handle .
in my eye it takes away from the overall image of one stunning box

- recycle1943
But, Dick, notice how perfectly all the angles line-up and are symmetrical!

And ya gotta admit, that little cove detail is wicked cool.

I guess you wont be the one to buy this box, hahaha…........
 

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beautiful imagination and execution, however I m not too fond of the handle .
in my eye it takes away from the overall image of one stunning box

- recycle1943

But, Dick, notice how perfectly all the angles line-up and are symmetrical!

And ya gotta admit, that little cove detail is wicked cool.

I guess you wont be the one to buy this box, hahaha…........
- wildwoodbybrianjohns
OK Brian - I did notice quite a lot but did I say anywhere in the text that I didn't like ? Overall (as usual) it's definitely off the charts ‹(•¿•)›
 

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Very creative. Congrats on your DT3

Can you explain how you make your pyramids? I take long stock and cut my 45º angles and then cut a pin to attach it to whatever. I always wish I had 2 table saws so I wouldn't have to switch from 45º to 90º for the pins. It always seems so tedious, I'm sure you have a smarter way to accomplish this.

 

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Can you explain how you make your pyramids?

- awsum55
Sure.
But i dont know about "smarter."
I layout for and cut all of the pins first, using a crosscut sled and an ftg blade. Then I cut 45ºs for a pyramid on the mitre saw, on both ends of the stock piece. Chop them off on the mitre saw, using a zero-clearance fence/table combo, repeat. I clamp a little box (special for this purpose) to the right of the blade on mitre saw to catch the off-cut as it goes flying- usually!

If Im doing, say, a 1cm pyramid, I cut alot extra, then have them stockpiled.

So yeah, I wouldnt call that smarter, just "done."
 

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OK Brian - I did notice quite a lot but did I say anywhere in the text that I didn t like ? Overall (as usual) it s definitely off the charts ‹(•¿•)›

- recycle1943
I was totally joking, Dick. It might take folks around here awhile to get in tune with my sense of humor!

So, does that mean you want to buy it? I give you good price, because you were the first to welcome me to LJs.

Thats me, joking.
 

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wow thats a wild design,very creative.
 

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Incredible, unique design….choice of colourfull wood…details…I like everything about this box!!
 

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That's stunning…nice work!!!
 

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OK Brian - I did notice quite a lot but did I say anywhere in the text that I didn t like ? Overall (as usual) it s definitely off the charts ‹(•¿•)›

- recycle1943

I was totally joking, Dick. It might take folks around here awhile to get in tune with my sense of humor!

So, does that mean you want to buy it? I give you good price, because you were the first to welcome me to LJs.

Thats me, joking.

- wildwoodbybrianjohns
Brian, I haven't bought any projects from this site - HOWEVER - I have traded projects with many on here. My bowls have made it to quite a few countries and 3 of my projects are in the Vatican.
 

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Very creative. Congrats on your DT3

Can you explain how you make your pyramids? I take long stock and cut my 45º angles and then cut a pin to attach it to whatever. I always wish I had 2 table saws so I wouldn t have to switch from 45º to 90º for the pins. It always seems so tedious, I m sure you have a smarter way to accomplish this.



- awsum55
John, that's exactly how I make them. The "trick" is to cut a bunch of sticks, trim them all to the same length with a stop block on the miter gauge, then cut your points. You can flip them end for end to get two per stick. Set the blade to 90, then same process to get the necks. A simple jig to hold the stick and a sharp hand saw frees the part without any power saw tossing it into the vast void when the cut is complete.
 

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HOWEVER - I have traded projects with many on here. My bowls have made it to quite a few countries and 3 of my projects are in the Vatican.

- recycle1943
No doubt, your work is most excellent, 1st rate, Dick.
 

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John, that s exactly how I make them. The "trick" is to cut a bunch of sticks, trim them all to the same length with a stop block on the miter gauge, then cut your points. You can flip them end for end to get two per stick. Set the blade to 90, then same process to get the necks. A simple jig to hold the stick and a sharp hand saw frees the part without any power saw tossing it into the vast void when the cut is complete.

- splintergroup
Now thats somewhat smarter. I cant do the points on my tablesaw though, because my mitre gauge sucks, too much wobble; nor can I upgrade it because it is not a standard mitre-slot on the bosch gts10xc. Someday, someday, someday, I will make a crosscut sled for 45º and then Im good to go. Until then, its not like I am a production shop or anything, I dont have to be efficient.

But cutting the points off with a handsaw, now thats pure genius! Why didnt I think of that, hmmm…....
 

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But cutting the points off with a handsaw, now thats pure genius! Why didnt I think of that, hmmm…....
- wildwoodbybrianjohns
Thanks to both of you for the info.

Brian all I can say is maybe we depend on power tools too much, I never thought of it either.

Splinty, now I feel foolish. Thanks for opening my eyes.
 
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