| Project by jbschutz | posted 04-18-2013 03:52 PM | 2433 views | 3 times favorited | 13 comments |  |
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Sugi Pine and Maple Box .... A new wood for me. A woodworking buddy gave me a small stick of Sugi Pine, I guess it also goes under the name of Japanese Cedar. It is rather soft and aromatic and soaks up a lot of finish. Because of the size of the stick, I resawed it into 5/16 inch strips and decided to work in the curly maple. The sugi pine top medallion is made of 16 wedges in a pinwheel pattern and gives it a tortoise-shell look. The cross grain highlights are extraordinary!
The box is approx 5.5×5.5 inches with 12 degree tapered sides, a lift-off lid and turned knob. It is finished with satin poly and lined with black suede.
-- jbschutz www.johnschutz.com
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RogerBean
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#1 posted 04-18-2013 04:02 PM
John,
I think I need to get on record quickly that I really, really like this box. I’m generally not a fan of multiple wood in boxes. But here you’ve made it work in a really aesthetic way. The layup of the woods is particularly appropriate. The medallion seems like it just belongs there. The “simple” but beautiful box is no easy thing to achieve. But you hit it here. Have I mentioned that I really, really like this little box? One of your best.
Roger
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HillbillyShooter
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#2 posted 04-18-2013 04:27 PM
Roger +1—could not say it any better, a beautiful box.
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blackcherry
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#3 posted 04-18-2013 04:37 PM
Wow hard to say what I like the best design or wood combo, great work on such a small package. Your work has always been a inspiration JB thanks for posting….BC
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#4 posted 04-18-2013 04:45 PM
OUTSTANDING box. I agree with Roger – I really like this box.
-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/
JL7
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#5 posted 04-18-2013 09:16 PM
Beautifully done….....very nice John.
-- Jeff .... Minnesota, USA
BertFlores58
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#6 posted 04-18-2013 11:01 PM
Hi John,
Very beautiful! I admire your courage in doing a tapered box and mitered corner joints. I knew how difficult to cut a compound angle in flat surface with the miter. From this difficulty, you had made it more elegant box using the right choice of color blends. Thanks for sharing…
-- Bert
tomd
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#7 posted 04-19-2013 04:15 AM
Beautiful box, love the wood, color and grain, nice work.
-- Tom D
madts
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#8 posted 04-19-2013 03:04 PM
Very nicely done sir.
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kiefer
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#9 posted 04-19-2013 03:36 PM
JOHN
What a beautiful grain in the SUGI PINE .
A very pleasing box design and I love the wood combination .
I like it a lot .
-- Kiefer https://www.youtube.com/user/woodkiefer1/videos
Fishinbo
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#10 posted 04-19-2013 09:52 PM
Amazing piece, wonderful design and wood choice. Superb work!
Roger
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#11 posted 04-20-2013 12:07 AM
Tis a beauty
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EMC
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#12 posted 04-20-2013 12:24 AM
Very nice job! Love the contrast..
Randy63
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#13 posted 04-23-2013 11:50 PM
Nicely done John. Interestingly shaped and sized box and like the combination of woods. Don’t know about the Sugi Pine but it looks wonderful.
-- Randy, Oakdale, Ca.
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