Project by gfadvm | posted 09-17-2012 10:33 PM | 2159 views | 1 time favorited | 24 comments | ![]() |
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I sawed up an elm log from one of my clients pastures and the first slice cupped/warped badly. When I got it flat it was only a 1/2” thick so these boxes resulted. Dimensions: 9 1/2×5x2 3/4”,walnut dovetail splines, finished with Deft semi-gloss rattle can lacquer. Shipwright/Yorkshire Stewart hinges are 3/8” thick with live edge.
-- " I'll try to be nicer, if you'll try to be smarter" gfadvm
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Roger
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#1 posted 09-17-2012 10:40 PM
Fantastic twins Andy.
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ruddy
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#2 posted 09-17-2012 10:57 PM
Nicely done Andy. Love those hinges you make.
-- And my head I'd be a scratchin'
Granddaddy1
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#3 posted 09-17-2012 11:16 PM
Good job. I like the dovetails and the hinges.
-- Ron Wilson - maker of fine firewood!
Monte Pittman
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#4 posted 09-18-2012 12:18 AM
Good job. If not dried enough elm is terrible for twisting all over. Patience is essential.
Beautiful boxes.
-- Nature created it, I just assemble it.
bowtie
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#5 posted 09-18-2012 12:28 AM
very nice boxes Andy, like those live edges
-- bowtie,.....jus passin thru....
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#6 posted 09-18-2012 12:35 AM
Beautifuly done. Very very nice. They finished out great too !
-- Use it up, Wear it out --------------- Make it do, Or do without!
Grit
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#7 posted 09-18-2012 01:04 AM
Really cool, and very creative. The work is masterful, and the finish came out great.
Inspiring!
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JoeyG
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#8 posted 09-18-2012 01:17 AM
Nice job Andy. I really like the one with the knot. I hope you have been well lately.
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grizzman
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#9 posted 09-18-2012 01:31 AM
beautiful boxs andy, i love the wood, and ill always love those hinges, one of these days im going to break down and make some…glad to see you doing a few boxes, things have not felt right without you doing some…kinda felt like things were off kilter…lol
-- GRIZZMAN ...[''''']
balidoug
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#10 posted 09-18-2012 01:34 AM
You have a knack for producing startling results. Great pair of boxes.
-- From such crooked wood as that which man is made of, nothing straight can be fashioned. Immanuel Kant
lanwater
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#11 posted 09-18-2012 02:44 AM
Good job on those boxes.
The hinge came out really nice.
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HillbillyShooter
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#12 posted 09-18-2012 02:53 AM
Very nice and beautiful grain—great hinges.
-- John C. -- "Firearms are second only to the Constitution in importance; they are the peoples' liberty's teeth." George Washington
gfadvm
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#13 posted 09-18-2012 03:27 AM
Did anyone notice the grain continuation from one box top to the next? I thought that made these a pair. I am becoming a big fan of elm as it has some really interesting grain/color. It is a little stringy (like sycamore) to work with but seems easier to finish. Thanks for all the kind words from my fellow woodworkers.
-- " I'll try to be nicer, if you'll try to be smarter" gfadvm
longgone
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#14 posted 09-18-2012 03:52 AM
Very great set of twins Andy…it is always a pleasure to see your creations…The first thing I noticed was the continuation of the grain from one box top to the other…I think it means you should definitely not separate the siamese twins.
Arlin Eastman
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#15 posted 09-18-2012 04:00 AM
I love the figure on the elm top boxes, the Dove tails and the live edges.
-- It is always the right time, to do the right thing.
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