[sunnybob]

This box has taken longer than any other I have made. It's fought me every step of the way and been so close to being scrapped so many times....

But its as finished as i can get it, and am not embarrased by it, so heres my latest.

Built of layers of walnut and bubinga. the drawer fronts are padauk.

Forgot to add dimensions; 10" wide x 6" high x 6" deep

 

[DesertRatTom]

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.

 

[JOAT]

What Tom said.

 

[jj777746]

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

 

[sunnybob]

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.

 

[kywoodchopper]

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

 

[Gene Howe]

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

 

[TwoSkies57]

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

Well done!

 

[Knothead47]

Elegant! Beautiful work and choice of woods.

 

[honesttjohn]

More patience and skill than I got. Great job!

 

[difalkner]

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

 

[chessnut2]

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

 

[sunnybob]

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.

 

[harrysin]

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

 

[sunnybob]

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

Harry, something else I cant plan for.

 

[DaninVan]

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

 

[RainMan 2.0]

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

 

[Gaffboat]

Absolutely a lovely box.

 

[hawkeye10]

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

 

[artman60]

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.

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.