Another Custom Box

Mike Mathieu

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Midlothian,Va
Hi Everyone
Here are a few photos of another box I just completed, A little different from my usual style but was still a fun project.
Made from Walnut and measures 13" x 13" x 6".
I used 1/4 sawn walnut for the lid with holly framing the lacewood with inlayed Peruvian Walnut lettering.
The lettering was laser engraved using a reverse image technique.
The inside of the lid has bloodwood framing the Lacewood with Peruvian Walnut lettering using the same reverse image laser technique Solid Brass hardware for the recessed handles,95 Degree stop hinges and full mortise lock.
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On to the next project-custom keepsake box with a civil war based Intarsia on the lid. Should be a fun one.
 
Nice work Mike.

I like how you embraced the joins between the pieces of wood on the lid and made the deliniation between them part of the design. It works really well and provides a lot of nice texture to the piece. The inlay is, as usual, outstanding.

Not quite as sure about the contrasting splines, but that's probably just me being overtly conservative design wise :D
 
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