butterfly box

That is a really lovely little item. The layering and combination of woods is very attractive. A really special gift for someone special. No apologies needed Bob, any one of us would be proud to have produced such a terrific butterfly. I haven't produced a bandsaw box I'd post here, at least, not yet.

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Hi Bob, That is the best Butterfly Box.Congratulations for having the fortitude to finish it because it must have been a real "B"to make.James

It was hard to make as I dont do any measuring, just work by hand and eye. And then of course I can reach a stage when I think "oops, wish I'd made a plan first". Many times with this one.

Bob, you always amaze me with your workmanship and the beauty of your products. It is always a pleasure seeing what you have done next. Malcolm / Kentucky USA

Beautiful work. Results of your labor and frustrations are outstanding. Gorgeous box.

May have fought you every step of the way Bob, however, the results speak for themselves.

Well done!

Elegant! Beautiful work and choice of woods.

More patience and skill than I got. Great job!

That's just gorgeous, Bob! I've made a few bandsaw boxes but they were very plain, especially compared to yours. I may have to try one again someday.

David

Absolutely beautiful, Bob. I've always loved the work you do with complimentary colors of layers. What were the woods you used?

I cant do proper joinery, my brain just cant plan far enough ahead. But the boxes test me every step of the way purely because i dont plan.
I started another project and the mrs said "whats it going to be?"
I answered "either a wall clock or a fruit bowl, I'll let you know when its finished".

Chessnut.... this one is layered walnut and bubinga with padauk drawer fronts.

What a magnificent job, the only thing you could have done better would have been to take photographs showing HOW you made it.

harrysin said:

What a magnificent job, the only thing you could have done better would have been to take photographs showing HOW you made it.

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Harry, something else I cant plan for.

I know I've said it before but *Bogglement!* and a Holy Hanna! thrown in for emphasis...

Bob , that is truly a masterpiece. You have some mad skills there

Absolutely a lovely box.

ob I think it was well worth the effort you put into it. :smile:

sunnybob said:

I cant do proper joinery, my brain just cant plan far enough ahead. But the boxes test me every step of the way purely because i dont plan.
I started another project and the mrs said "whats it going to be?"
I answered "either a wall clock or a fruit bowl, I'll let you know when its finished".

Chessnut.... this one is layered walnut and bubinga with padauk drawer fronts.

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I may not be able to sleep again until I’ve seen a wall clock that stores fruit, I can’t wait to see what it looks like. About the best compliment I can give you for your butterfly box is, the Missus is sitting next to me, saw it, and now wants one. Sure came out better than the corn hole game I made for my kid, but that was my first project, I expect a large learning curve. I like your process.