Clayton717 Posted September 28, 2014 Report Posted September 28, 2014 I have been able to spend quite a bit of time in the shop this last week and most of the weekend. Working on a large Christmas order for friends in Tennessee. I'm making sure it's done ahead of time as we are going there for thanksgiving and will be taking it all with us. She ordered these four boxes are for her granddaughters. They are cut from box elder and cherry. She also wanted a box for her grandson for his lego people. This one is made from maple and purpleheart. Quote
Scrappile Posted September 28, 2014 Report Posted September 28, 2014 The flamed elder is one of my favorite woods. Very pretty boxes. I'm sure they will all be very pleased. Clayton717 1 Quote
Clayton717 Posted September 28, 2014 Author Report Posted September 28, 2014 thanks Paul. I like using flamed box elder too. Each piece is unique. Quote
LarryEA Posted September 29, 2014 Report Posted September 29, 2014 You make me want to cut them. Beautiful boxes Clayton717 1 Quote
Fish Posted September 29, 2014 Report Posted September 29, 2014 Great work, they are going to love them. Clayton717 1 Quote
lawson56 Posted September 29, 2014 Report Posted September 29, 2014 I like em.They are Quit Awesome. :thumbs: Clayton717 1 Quote
amazingkevin Posted September 29, 2014 Report Posted September 29, 2014 I'm amazed at the luscious beauty of this wood I've never even heard of! One Of GOD's best ! Clayton717 1 Quote
DWSUDEKUM Posted September 29, 2014 Report Posted September 29, 2014 Excellent work Clayton. Those look great. Thanks for sharing them with us. DW Clayton717 1 Quote
frankorona Posted September 29, 2014 Report Posted September 29, 2014 Excellent and wonderful job, be a great present for Christmas Clayton717 1 Quote
ike Posted September 29, 2014 Report Posted September 29, 2014 those are beautiful elder boxes . I have never seen that lumber used like that, Thanks for showinf IKE Clayton717 1 Quote
Wilson's Woodworking Posted September 29, 2014 Report Posted September 29, 2014 I love the flaming box elder and these boxes really look great made out of it! It gives me some ideas for some pieces I resawed out of a friend’s tree. Thanks for sharing!!!! Clayton717 1 Quote
Clayton717 Posted September 29, 2014 Author Report Posted September 29, 2014 Thanks for the comments Quote
Phantom Scroller Posted September 29, 2014 Report Posted September 29, 2014 Lovely boxes,you on a box frenzy Clayton. Roly Quote
Clayton717 Posted September 29, 2014 Author Report Posted September 29, 2014 Lovely boxes,you on a box frenzy Clayton. Roly Thanks Roly, it seems that way just doing what the customer wants. Phantom Scroller 1 Quote
wombatie Posted September 30, 2014 Report Posted September 30, 2014 I love all of them and I love the wood. I have written the name of the wood down in case I ever come across some. I think your friend will be very happy with her order. :thumbs: Marg Clayton717 1 Quote
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