Mahogany/ Box Elder Burl Lidded Box - a little redemption

[Roger Chandler]

I was not happy about the way that elm box turned out [as if you couldn't tell! :D] Today I took a piece of mahogany that I picked up 6 years ago ........this was a laminated piece out of boards [I think they were cutoffs from a furniture factory that made bed posts] I have been wanting to do something useful with this for a while, and this box series I am doing seemed a good place for this piece of scrap.

I originally was going to do a flat box, but with the discovery of a box elder burl I forgot I had stashed away, I decided to make a similar one to the spalted maple/walnut that I made a few days ago........I think the proportions on this lid are better.......see what you think! It is 4-5/16 wide at the base and 4.25 tall.

I think the box elder burl lid is nicer than the walnut lid, and the contrast is good with the lighter lid and darker box on this one.

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[Jamie Donaldson]

I like this combination, and some discrete beads on the body would hide the glue joint. Ask Wally if you can borrow his magic bead tool!:D

[Roger Chandler]

Thanks Jamie.........I do not have a beading tool.........but I do know how to make them!!! It did not occur to me to hide that glue joint........I guess because it was there when I got the thing!

[Jamie Donaldson]

Sometimes the camera eye see too much!!;)

[Steve Vaughan]

That's a neat little box, but boy, I love the top and the details of the shape! Nice!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Roger I really like this box and lid. Wood combo is really nice. I do agree with Jamie a couple of beads would real do it.

[Roger Chandler]

Roger I really like this box and lid. Wood combo is really nice. I do agree with Jamie a couple of beads would real do it.

Thanks Bernie.......if we could only think of these embellishments before we finish the forms! ;)

[Kathy Marshall]

Looks great Roger! The lid looks great and I like the contrast, nice piec of burl too!

[Roger Chandler]

Looks great Roger! The lid looks great and I like the contrast, nice piec of burl too!

Thanks Kathy! One more to add to the gaggle!

[John Keeton]

Aside from hiding the glue line, this is an excellent box, Roger. Great contrast that will get even better as the mahogany ages.

[Bill Hensley]

That's a nice box, I like the detail and wood combo. I believe you are ready for your demo.

[Roger Chandler]

Thanks John, Thanks Bill!

[Steve Schlumpf]

Nice combination of woods! Instead of beads to hide the glue joint... you could always use a jam chuck and do a couple of burn lines... if you have to do something. I think it looks fine as is!

[Roger Chandler]

Nice combination of woods! Instead of beads to hide the glue joint... you could always use a jam chuck and do a couple of burn lines... if you have to do something. I think it looks fine as is!

Great idea Steve!