Project by MrLaughingbrook | posted 04-10-2022 07:53 PM | 642 views | 3 times favorited | 17 comments | ![]() |
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Seeking Mandelbrot 1/4
Simulated fractal in 4-way book matched redwood burl
- Redwood and Red Oak
- 7×10 x 5.5 inches
- Book matched top and body
- Splined miters
- Wood hinges
- Folding stays
- Magnetic latch
- Splayed feet
- Fabric lined
Your comments, questions and suggestions are appreciated. What do you think?
-- MrLaughingbrook
17 comments so far
Jerry
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#1 posted 04-10-2022 08:13 PM
It’s a beauty for sure. I love your hinges and the lid stays are extra special.
-- There are good ships and there are wood ships, the ships that sail the sea, but the best ships are friendships and may they always be. http://www.geraldlhunsucker.com/
Vandon
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#2 posted 04-10-2022 09:29 PM
Wow! Very nice. Are those Incra hinges?
pottz
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#3 posted 04-10-2022 09:30 PM
nice,i love the wood hinges and latch,very unique.
-- working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.
splintergroup
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#4 posted 04-10-2022 09:52 PM
A lot to like!
The lid stay is really cool being wood and functional.
Nice!
MrLaughingbrook
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#5 posted 04-10-2022 10:42 PM
@pottz yes. Incra hinges.
-- MrLaughingbrook
987Ron
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#6 posted 04-10-2022 10:42 PM
Beautiful to look at and beautiful work. Nice.
-- Ron
EarlS
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#7 posted 04-10-2022 11:37 PM
Such a simple looking box with so much to look at and appreciate. The front lock made me look and re-look, then look again.
-- Earl "I'm a pessamist - generally that increases the chance that things will turn out better than expected"
pottz
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#8 posted 04-10-2022 11:41 PM
my jointech system came with a jig to make them just never have.
-- working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.
AJ1104
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#9 posted 04-11-2022 12:45 AM
Simply elegant! …that we know is not simple to achieve. This is a beautiful piece. Congrats on another beautiful box, it is really inspiring.
-- AJ
Eric
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#10 posted 04-11-2022 12:57 AM
Beautiful Craftsmanship, and so much to look at, wooden hinges and latch. The stays are wonderful too. Well done.
-- Eric, building the dream. the "Loft"
MrWolfe
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#11 posted 04-11-2022 01:23 AM
Beautiful work and the wooden hinges and latch are great.
Love the fractal bookmatching.
Great attention to detail.
therealSteveN
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#12 posted 04-11-2022 02:29 AM
Wow beautiful piece. That Sonar corner wrap is as eye candy as the top. Nice work.
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Peteybadboy
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#13 posted 04-11-2022 09:58 AM
Beautiful work.
-- Petey
MrLaughingbrook
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#14 posted 04-11-2022 10:39 AM
Yes, I used the Incra Hingecrafter jig.
-- MrLaughingbrook
Calmudgeon
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#15 posted 04-11-2022 01:39 PM
It has an understated beauty. Simple lines. Lovely wood. Fine craftsmanship. Well done.
-- "As are the things we make, so are we ourselves." - Lin Yutang
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