Project by Ian Hawthorne | posted 03-21-2012 02:09 PM | 8662 views | 14 times favorited | 33 comments | ![]() |
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Hi All
This my latest commission, its a fully veneered ripple sycamore over an MDF core.. The lid has been bookmatched and bordered with walnut. The escutcheon is mother of pearl again bordered in walnut – it has a single lift out tray and the interior is lined in mulberry suede. It has been sealed with several coats of shellac andthen waxed for a silky smooth touch, it is fitted with my brass hardware which can be found here http://hawthornecrafts.com/box-hardware/ The hinges are based on the side rail hinge with a a few changes and there is no ugly square knuckle poking out the back.
Cheers
Ian
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blackcherry
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#1 posted 03-21-2012 02:29 PM
Outstanding box, crisp clean lines with wonderful grain flow I like this one a lot thanks for posting.
a1Jim
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#2 posted 03-21-2012 02:57 PM
Blackcherry took the words out of my mouth ,beautiful. wonderful job.
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Philip
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#3 posted 03-21-2012 04:09 PM
Another great box, well done!
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Enoelf
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#4 posted 03-21-2012 04:24 PM
That bookmatched top really stands out. It creates a flow for the entire piece. I think those hinges are sweet too!
Thanks for sharing.
Well done.
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#5 posted 03-21-2012 05:30 PM
Exquisite workmanship and a beautiful grain on the veneers..
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#6 posted 03-21-2012 05:47 PM
Ian,
Wow. A crisp, super clean box design. As always, your box is flawlessly executed. I also really like the scalloped tray dividers. I always struggle to come up with something interesting to do with the trays. And, always, how do you pick them up? Anyway, I love these. The simple walnut line is perfect, as with the repetition on the lock escutcheon. While our styles may differ, that doesn’t mean that I can’t admire yours. Nicely done indeed. I always look forward to your next post.
Roger
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#7 posted 03-21-2012 06:02 PM
This is superb, thanks for posting
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#8 posted 03-21-2012 06:56 PM
Very nice Ian.
Lots of sweet features in there.
I guess those hinges hold fast using an MDF core. I have not had luck getting screws to hold.
Good job,
Steve
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wooded
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#9 posted 03-21-2012 07:00 PM
Me too! ;-J
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Ian Hawthorne
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#10 posted 03-21-2012 07:02 PM
Thanks Guys
Roger – the tray is just lifted by one of the dividers.
Steve – the screws go through solid sycamore as I have created a MDF/Sycamore sandwich, so that when I separate the box lid and base it shows solid wood at the separation and saves me having to lip the inner edged.
Cheers
Ian
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Picho
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#11 posted 03-21-2012 07:21 PM
amazing work!
Roger
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#12 posted 03-21-2012 07:55 PM
Beautifully done Ian.
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#13 posted 03-21-2012 08:06 PM
First class construction and resulting beauty! Nice work.
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#14 posted 03-21-2012 08:15 PM
Beautiful. Your design lets the wood speak for itself. Extremely well done.
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#15 posted 03-21-2012 08:20 PM
Why, that is Very fine. Nicely designed and executed, Ian.
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