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Title: Potpourri Boxes
Post by: dgman on June 30, 2011, 02:39:33 pm

Made from 3/8" and 1/4" Sapele and 1/4" Maple. Finish is my usual 50/50 BLO mix and a topcoat of semi gloss lacquer.
Pattern from the July 2011 issue of WOOD Magazine.

Title: Re: Potpourri Boxes
Post by: Danny on June 30, 2011, 02:55:17 pm

I think your take on the Potpourri Box is Outstanding.  Of course you have already left the impression on me that your in the ranks of Professionalism.
Just a question.  You use different cool looking Hardwoods in most of your projects.  Do you spend a arm and a leg in purchasing these woods?  To me from ordering Plywood from Sloans and their prices are fair I spend sometimes more than I can afford just to do things like portraits etc.  Nothing compared to your projects.  Anyway I am still new to attempting projects that require GOOD.  Loved looking at your box Dan....  Danny  :+}

Title: Re: Potpourri Boxes
Post by: Russ C on June 30, 2011, 03:01:48 pm

Looks awesome, great job!  :)

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Post by: newfie on June 30, 2011, 03:03:08 pm

nic.e work Dan thanks for sharing

Title: Re: Potpourri Boxes
Post by: dgman on June 30, 2011, 03:23:32 pm

Yes I do use interesting woods. Fortunately, being a member of a large woodworking club has it's advantages. We have a member who goes to local furniture shops and collects their scrap woods. He used to bring a pickup truck load of scrap to each meeting. Unfortunately, He has not brought any in several months. I still have some of it, but the pile is starting to get low. So when I have a project in mind, I go through the scrap pile until I find something I can use. It won't last to much longer though.

Title: Re: Potpourri Boxes
Post by: Intarsia92 on June 30, 2011, 03:34:05 pm

Beautiful, is all I can say. Like Danny, your choice of woods and finish is outstanding.

Must be nice to have access to free wood; Lucky you!! 

Great Job, They're something I don't think I'll show my wife, I have enough to do at the present time. LOL

Title: Re: Potpourri Boxes
Post by: SheGold on June 30, 2011, 04:16:38 pm

Beautifully done.. Thanks for sharing with us... Sheila in Tx

Title: Re: Potpourri Boxes
Post by: scrollgirl on June 30, 2011, 06:16:16 pm

Really beautiful boxes!  I love the choice of wood and the finish is outstanding. :)

Sheila

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Post by: DWSudekum on June 30, 2011, 09:08:53 pm

Very Very Nice work. I love the wood choices.  Thanks for sharing them with us.

DW

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Post by: heiko rettberg on July 01, 2011, 01:31:49 am

Looks grate, i like it. I think i will do something like this to. Nice wood you take.

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Post by: Marcellarius on July 01, 2011, 05:42:12 am

you're throughly a master Dan. excellent job.

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Post by: frankorona on July 01, 2011, 08:49:21 am

Great, another great success in your work, congratulations and thanks for sharing

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Post by: beginner on July 01, 2011, 10:32:55 am

Dan, Fantastic work and choice of wood.

Title: Re: Potpourri Boxes
Post by: marmoh on July 01, 2011, 11:04:59 am

Fantastic looking boxes .... another beautiful quilt also ...