This one received my stunner designation.
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Excellent craftsmanship as usual. Stunning piece of wood!
.....................Lou
Agreed...definitely stunning!
Ooooo :o I like - alot :)
Excellent craftsmanship.
Beautiful job Mark! I like the way you match the grain pattern, especially on the back side of the box.
You do some amazing work.
Sal
Wow, Mark, that's absolutely gorgeous! Any idea how many hours you have into something like this?
Sid
Quote from: sdlehr on June 25, 2017, 11:25:55 AM
Wow, Mark, that's absolutely gorgeous! Any idea how many hours you have into something like this?
Sid
It took me three months, but I rarely work all day. There is no way to make anything but a third world wage when making such a box. I am happy to put in the hours when it comes out right.
Nice work! Should last a lifetime!
Andy
A+ Stunner for sure!
Stunning...almost too purdy to fish with!....Almost ;)
A new walnut series 7 box is in progress. Walnut is far more expensive than African mahogany and requires rare wide boards and more grain matching but..
It is very nice when you put in the effort. Photos will follow.
Love the box. Reminds me of the giant black walnut tree outside my back door. There is nothing like something well crafted out of wood.
Frank
I see a little bit of fiddleback, love the tight knots on the front, really great piece of wood. Is the box cover on the front a piece of plywood or did you glue up a panel that thin?
Good, tight joinery, as always.
Have you ever considered using a gasket or flange on the lid?
I really love it. As a old-time gun nut, I'd love to see some rusted blue steel on there.
Ron
Quote from: Ron Jones on March 15, 2018, 03:07:44 AM
I see a little bit of fiddleback, love the tight knots on the front, really great piece of wood. Is the box cover on the front a piece of plywood or did you glue up a panel that thin?
All wood is solid walnut, usually from 1-2 boards. I make a four sided case that includes the top. I add the back and then the top front. Once the door and bottom front hinge mortises are routed I attach the bottom front.
Good, tight joinery, as always.
Thanks
Have you ever considered using a gasket or flange on the lid?
I have thought of it, but not yet. My stuff has been dry for years even when it rains or we get big waves over the house that wets all the gear. I pity the guys with nylon tackle boxes.
I really love it. As a old-time gun nut, I'd love to see some rusted blue steel on there.
Ron