| Project by longgone | posted 07-27-2013 05:30 AM | 2242 views | 3 times favorited | 24 comments |  |
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This is the second of 2 Wenge’ and Padauk boxes I made this week. This one has a different texture and slightly different design. I really like this wood combination and definitely see me using it more in the upcoming future.
The finish is 10 coats of lacquer. I use the Deft Satin spray cans. Even the satin has a somewhat gloss and I an not a big fan of real glossy finishes..
The bottom inside is lined with a thick brown leather. My favorite is the alligator…but i do need to have a variety.
I am getting ready to re do part of my display shelving for my upcoming shows, so I have to spend time doing something other than making boxes…ugh.!
Time flies by so very quickly and before I know it the next shows will be here…and we are also taking a 10 day Montana vacation (also known as Shop Withdrawal) in a few weeks.
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lanwater
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#1 posted 07-27-2013 06:00 AM
The combo is striking for sure.
Cool box.
-- Abbas, Castro Valley, CA
WoodenFrog
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#2 posted 07-27-2013 06:05 AM
Dang, Greg! Everything you make is just down right AWESOME!
Very cool Box, I really love this wood combination too.. I also like your Rosewood boxes really well..
Well keep up the great work and thank you for sharing.
-- Robert B. Sabina, Ohio..... http://www.etsy.com/shop/WoodenfrogWoodenProd
Monte Pittman
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#3 posted 07-27-2013 06:20 AM
Very awesome. Love the finish.
-- Nature created it, I just assemble it.
CalgaryGeoff
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#4 posted 07-27-2013 07:01 AM
Wow, outstanding craftsmanship. The color real go together very wll.
-- If you believe you can or can not do a thing, you are correct.
DocSavage45
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#5 posted 07-27-2013 07:50 AM
You got it!
-- Cau Haus Designs, Thomas J. Tieffenbacher
aussiedave
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#6 posted 07-27-2013 12:03 PM
You never cease to amaze me….now you can actually make sculpted boxes in duplicate…beautiful work as always Greg.
-- Dave.......If at first you don’t succeed redefine success....
fredj
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#7 posted 07-27-2013 12:04 PM
Awesome work. Your boxes look alive, like they could scamper off on their own !
-- Fredj
FloridaArt
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#8 posted 07-27-2013 02:47 PM
Striking! At first I thought you painted the red/orange band around the top. I agree, this is a nice wood combination. Very nice!
-- Art | Bradenton, Florida
ShopTinker
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#9 posted 07-27-2013 02:48 PM
I really like that combination. I’m not sure what you call these scampering box creatures, but this one is the king.
-- Dan - Valparaiso, Indiana, "A smart man changes his mind, a fool never does."
longgone
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#10 posted 07-27-2013 03:04 PM
Much appreciated feedback guys…!
One thing about the Wenge’ is it sure splinters a lot.! I do so very much hand sanding and need to constantly dig splinters out of my fingers. I think I have several more splinters remaining.
steliart
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#11 posted 07-27-2013 03:14 PM
very impressive!
-- Stelios L.A. Stavrinides: - I am not so rich to buy cheap tools, but... necessity is the mother of inventions !!!
deon
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#12 posted 07-27-2013 03:25 PM
Looks great!
-- Dreaming patterns
shipwright
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#13 posted 07-27-2013 04:13 PM
Always a treat Greg.
-- Paul M ..............the early bird may get the worm but it’s the second mouse that gets the cheese! http://thecanadianschooloffrenchmarquetry.com/
MrFid
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#14 posted 07-27-2013 05:02 PM
Very well done. It is cool to see such a talent! What do you finish these with?
-- Bailey F - Eastern Mass.
crashman
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#15 posted 07-27-2013 05:03 PM
Greg, This box is awesome!!!!!! Always enjoy your your work, thanks for sharing.
-- Jack R. Ellis
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