A new box

[MarkW]

I made this box for my son's girlfriend. The wood is walnut and cherry and while I think it turned out decent, I sure learned a few more things. One being that solid brass hardware is very costly.

I wish I had a better camera set-up so you could see it better, but alas I can't ever seem to justify one. I hope you can see enough to tell how it looks. Thanks for looking.

 

[DaveO]

Very nice, I love the feet. A half mortise lock also, you spared no expense, she must be a good catch for your son (daughter-in-law material :eusa_thin ) Beautiful work, she will cherish it. :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

Dave

 

[cskipper]

That is really sharp!!!

 

[dtomasch]

BeeeeUtiful. Nice cherry top. Looks greqt:eusa_clap

 

[Monty]

VERY nice!!!

 

[cpowell]

Mark, I hope she's a keeper because that box certainly is. That is very impressive. I love the wood selection and finish. The interior is perfect, too. Nice!! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

Chuck

 

[NCPete]

Nice box Mark, I see you let it get good and comfortable in the easy chari

 

[NZAPP1]

Mark
The box is beautiful :icon_thum excellent work:eusa_clap What did you use for the finish?

 

[skeeter]

Great looking box!

 

[Grgramps]

Simply stunning! That's a gift that won't be soon forgotten.
Roy

 

[MarkW]

Thanks for the nice responses, I apreciated each one. The finish I used was just laquer. I applied 2 coats then wet sanded to 400 then another 2 coats and wet sanded to 800 then 1 coat.

As to his girlfriend, keeper or not I do not know as yet. But I hope he can wait until after college to decide. But like alot of youngsters he makes it clear that I have no say. :BangHead:

 

[sapwood]

That's really nice Mark. You put in a lot of effort on the details of the hardware and interior and it shows. Regardless of her future with your son, she won't forget this gift:icon_thum

Roger

 

[toolferone]

Wow! Great box. I think she will flip out when she gets it.

 

[fivestring]

Great design; especially the feet!

 

[Travis Porter]

Very nice. I like the tray coming out. I know what you mean about brass costs. It puts me in sticker shock. You would think you are buying gold.