Thank You Box

Very nicely & tastefully done. I am still working on my box skills. Really like the mesquite. Still hope to go get some this fall.

Lovely work that does justice to the material. Someone else might have tried to work around the "flaws" in the wood; you manage to incorporate them so that every thing is just … better.

Andy…that is one mighty fine box and the Mesquite has a very good looking grain. That is one wood i haven't worked with yet and I need to try it sometime soon.
I know your friend had to be very happy with that box…who wouldn't be?

Very unique and full of character. Beautiful as always Andy

wow Andy, that is a beauty of a box, i love the wood, that figure on the front looks like a storm is brewing, with the center of it in a calm, really need bottom of the tray, very well done and im sure he will love that box forever..great job, im trying to make some other things right now, but if you don't stop showing me these great boxes, im going to have to stop and make one myself…......

Very nice Andy! I particularly like the way you preserved the logo. Very classy look to this!

You do have a talent for getting the most out of the natural beauty of the wood Andy.
Very nice.

That's another beauty. Love that grain and live edge.

Thanks for all the kind words. How many noticed that the front looks like 2 pieces joined in the center? This was some of the wildest grain I have had in mesquite. By the way, this wood does not play well with the planer. Thank God for the drum sander or I'd have wrecked this one!

Cool!

Great box and wood. I'm sure it will be ok to borrow the tractor again next time!
Jim

Lovely box Andy. I like those hinges on the side.
The grain in the Mesquite is spectacular and you have made the most of it.

That is an amazing box

Natural but tight

I'm sure the person will be elated with it.

jamie

Beautiful work, Wanna borrow my tractor?

Very nice - love the hinges.

Gorgeous box. Excellent job. I love the design.

Gotta say that is one spectacular looking piece and very solid. On the hinges you made… is it all wood or is there a metal rod/pin? The addition of the plywood w/ graphics/logo is a nice touch. Gives it that vintage/retro vibe and so much character… as if the wood didnt speak for itself.

I noticed the front panel but didnt think it was joined… I was more interested in how the same piece of wood could take the finish/stain so differently on each side. Was that intentional? I'm guessing not but it's really cool all the same.

Great job man. Very inspiring. What is it with boxes and our endless fascination with such a simple shape?

Thanks for all the comments guys. Sixstring- 1/8" brass brazing rod for the hinge pin but I recess it by 1/8" and plug it with wood so the brass doesn't show. The plug also keeps the hinge pin from migrating. There is no stain and the wood is the same color on both sides but reflects the light differently because of the grain. ie put the sun on the other side and the light/dark areas switch sides! (hope this makes sense) Greg, You need to try some mesquite. Not only is it cool looking but your shop will smell awesome!

Andy,

You certainly have perfected this box form. Very nice work. You have a keen eye for wood and grain, and it shows again in this box.

The great thing about creating with fine wood is that we get to peer into the souls of wonderful trees and be amazed by what we find hidden there. This process never ceases to fascinate me. Your work always shows the wood to its best advantage and brings out its natural beauty. Thanks for sharing that with us.

Thats a great looking box, and the live edge on the lid, Excellent work.