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Plaquerd · 05-28-2008, 11:44 PM

Here are some boxes I made. I think the pattern was in SSWC mag a while back, but I'm not sure......anyone know for sure? Please post if you know.
Clockwise from top left, Sassafras 7 1/2' X 10" X 3 1/2"h, Ambrosia Maple same size, Ambrosia Maple 5 3/4" X 8" X 3 1/8"h and Walnut 5" X 6 3/4" X 2 1/2"h. I reinforced the corners with corner blocks.
I really like Ambrosia Maple, it has nice coloring. Critique please.

greatdane2 · 05-29-2008, 12:15 AM

Critique?? I will gladly say what I do not like about these boxes. NOTHING, they look great! That Ambrosia Maple looks like real nice wood for all sorts of uses. This forum is sure a great place to see things that others make. Sort of like the magazine, so many new things to try. I need more hours in the day.

Wood Dog · 05-29-2008, 12:41 AM

Outstanding Plaquerd..........those Ambrosia Maple sure are sweeeeet looking. Love them all. Did you use spirals for the veining in the leaves? If so what size?

Powakee · 05-29-2008, 02:22 AM

Dave
Those are simply . . . . beautiful! What a treasure I could keep in one of those boxes!

John

Big_red_S · 05-29-2008, 08:58 PM

Looks great.
I'm currently making my first box and if it comes out half as good as yours I'd be happy.

Plaquerd · 05-29-2008, 09:17 PM

Thank you all for the kind words.

Alan
Yes, the Ambrosia Maple is a very nice wood, it lends itself well to many projects. It is also easy to cut and finish.

WD
I used a spiral on the large Ambrosia Maple one (top right), a Sears/Craftsman .032 diameter spiral, I don't often use spirals so I don't stock many. The other Ambrosia Maple one has no details, I liked the wood too much to cut it all away. The other two are veined with a FDPS #2/0, the same blade I cut them with.

Jediscroller · 05-29-2008, 09:58 PM

Not sure how I missed these. Wonderful work there Dave.

workin for wood · 05-29-2008, 10:04 PM

Great looking boxes Dave.

thecopperfish · 05-29-2008, 11:13 PM

Those are great Dave!!! Beautiful work!!!
Chris

Khalid · 05-30-2008, 03:43 AM

Dave
very beautiful intricate work

Good job done

05-29-2008, 12:41 AM	#3
Wood Dog Senior member--Absolutely Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: MA USA Posts: 3,929	Outstanding Plaquerd..........those Ambrosia Maple sure are sweeeeet looking. Love them all. Did you use spirals for the veining in the leaves? If so what size? __________________ WD

05-29-2008, 02:22 AM	#4
Powakee Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Northern Edge of the Great Sonoran Desert Posts: 528	Dave Those are simply . . . . beautiful! What a treasure I could keep in one of those boxes! John __________________ I've Still Got A Lot More To Learn About Leaving Battlegrounds Alone ~~ Molly Venter

05-29-2008, 08:58 PM	#5
Big_red_S Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: The People's Republic of New Jesey Posts: 881	Looks great. I'm currently making my first box and if it comes out half as good as yours I'd be happy. __________________ Zohar - probably the only one. Living well is the best revenge Visit my gallery

05-29-2008, 09:17 PM	#6
Plaquerd Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Northwest New Jersey Posts: 1,333	Thank you all for the kind words. Alan Yes, the Ambrosia Maple is a very nice wood, it lends itself well to many projects. It is also easy to cut and finish. WD I used a spiral on the large Ambrosia Maple one (top right), a Sears/Craftsman .032 diameter spiral, I don't often use spirals so I don't stock many. The other Ambrosia Maple one has no details, I liked the wood too much to cut it all away. The other two are veined with a FDPS #2/0, the same blade I cut them with. __________________ Dave "Tight's tight, too tight's broken" www.lakeviewscrollsawing.com

05-29-2008, 09:58 PM	#7
Jediscroller American Crafstman Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Galaxy far, far away Posts: 3,164 Blog Entries: 6	Not sure how I missed these. Wonderful work there Dave. __________________ Kevin Scrollsaw Patterns Online Making holes in wood with an EX-30, Craftsman 16" VS, Dremel 1680 and 1671

05-29-2008, 12:15 AM	#2
greatdane2 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vancouver Island, BC. Canada Posts: 2,298	Critique?? I will gladly say what I do not like about these boxes. NOTHING, they look great! That Ambrosia Maple looks like real nice wood for all sorts of uses. This forum is sure a great place to see things that others make. Sort of like the magazine, so many new things to try. I need more hours in the day. __________________ Alan and Rafi. In our house, if you have to bend over to pet a dog it ain't a real dog!

05-29-2008, 10:04 PM	#8
workin for wood Master Scroller Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Eaton Rapids Michigan Posts: 2,447	Great looking boxes Dave. __________________ Jeff Powell

05-29-2008, 11:13 PM	#9
thecopperfish Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oregon USA Posts: 1,145	Those are great Dave!!! Beautiful work!!! Chris __________________ What! There's no coffee?!!

05-30-2008, 03:43 AM	#10
Khalid Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Pakistan Posts: 316	Dave very beautiful intricate work Good job done __________________ http://my-woodcarving.blogspot.com/

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