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Very nice combination of woods. They look really great together.
 

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Excellent work. Can't tell that this is a first effort. Very nice gift.
 

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I like it!
The wood combo and attention to detail are great.
Nice work!
 

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great looking box with some very nice wood and hardware. Excellent work.
 

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Maple with that kind of curl is really hard to end poorly. Good to see that maxim is still accurate. Nice box.
 

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Excellent work. Can t tell that this is a first effort. Very nice gift.

- Madmark2
I have to admit I did do some trial runs putting in the splines and cutting the hinge mortises
 

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The maple and walnut combination is a winner.
 

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Nice! Got to love curly maple, and walnut is never out of style.
 

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That's an awesome result for a first attempt! I never tire of seeing maple and walnut paired in a project.
One piece of constructive criticism, if you're open to it: I'd shoot for thinner sides next time, 5/8" max.
 

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That s an awesome result for a first attempt! I never tire of seeing maple and walnut paired in a project.
One piece of constructive criticism, if you re open to it: I d shoot for thinner sides next time, 5/8" max.

- Calmudgeon
Those sides are actually 5/8". I do agree, 1/2" might look a little nicer
 

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Much better than my first attempt at a box! The curtly map and splines really just pop.

Well done!
 

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Great looking box, especially for being your first attempt. The joints and finish look top notch.
 

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Very nice. I like the little indent in the front to allow finger to reach in to open. What did you use to create this indent?
 

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Great looking box, I like the finger indent as well. I noticed a comment about the thickness of the sides… It's your box and it can be any way you want it. I usually make my sides about 3/8 inches thick, but it just comes down to preference, and if the wood is really nice like yours, I try to stretch it as far as I can ;-)
Your fit and finish really shows your craftsmanship.
 

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Very nice and good wood choice, I think. The strong figure in the maple stands up well to walnut.
 
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