My second - Oval Merbau & Camphor Laurel Box

**Humphrey9999** · 3rd January 2013, 03:27 PM

Just finished my second little bandsawn box, and my first project for 2013.
210mm long x 125mm high x 100mm deep, made from Merbau and Camphor Laurel and finished in WOP/wax. The drawer pull is also laminated Merbau/Camphor Laurel and the lining panels are self-adhesive felt stuck onto 0.5mm cardboard: -

a. Front.JPG
(Edit: See better front pic in 3rd post)

b. Side.JPG c. Rear.JPG d. Drawer Out.JPG e. Drawer Lining.JPG

I had to include a pair of runners on the bottom of the drawer to keep it properly in position: -

f. Drawer Runners.JPG

**John T** · 3rd January 2013, 08:09 PM

A very nice box well done nicely rounded over

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**Humphrey9999** · 3rd January 2013, 08:54 PM

Originally Posted by John T

A very nice box well done nicely rounded over

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I appreciate the comment, John. Thanks.

Good timing, too. I was just about to add a better indoor pic of the front - the first outdoor one looked terrible,

, like the poly had been rubbed through on the body front.

g. Front Indoors.JPG

**artme** · 3rd January 2013, 10:01 PM

That is one schmick box!! Beautifully done!!

**bosox** · 4th January 2013, 01:32 AM

That's a very unique band saw box! Good choice of finish.

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**Sculptured Box** · 4th January 2013, 08:37 AM

Well done, a nice blend of timbers, very pleasing to the eye!

**A Duke** · 4th January 2013, 08:56 AM

Very neat and tidy, also different. Is it your own design?
Regards

**Humphrey9999** · 4th January 2013, 09:34 AM

Originally Posted by A Duke

Very neat and tidy, also different. Is it your own design?
Regards

My first box was copied, so I thought I'd better design my own this time.
Started with the basic oval shape, then drew a pair of human feet and distorted/stylised them until they were barely recognisable.
Could have turned out pretty ugly, but I got away with it.

Thanks all for the kind words. Helps motivate me to start on my next. Just finished drawing up the design. Gotta finish another job before I can start on it though.

**torchwood** · 4th January 2013, 11:30 AM

That, is one beautiful box!

**Humphrey9999** · 5th January 2013, 12:36 AM

Originally Posted by torchwood

That, is one beautiful box!

Thanks torchwood. I appreciate the positive feedback.
These boxes are fun. You can really let your imagination run wild.

**mrpedersen** · 5th January 2013, 09:27 AM

Love the design and the extended feet/legs. Nice choice of material and contrast.

Glenn

**Humphrey9999** · 6th January 2013, 09:12 AM

Originally Posted by mrpedersen

Love the design and the extended feet/legs. Nice choice of material and contrast.

Glenn

Thanks Glenn.

I was a bit nervous about this design, and wasn't sure if it really looked OK, or if it was just me. Sometimes it's hard to be objective with your own projects.
I really appreciate everyone's positive comments. Gives me some confidence to try more more unusual designs.
First time I've worked with Merbau, too. Wasn't too sure about the yellow flecking at first, but it definitely grows on you. Adds a bit of interest. Love it now. I've got a huge chunk of Merbau, so it'll be featured for a few projects.

**justturnin** · 30th January 2013, 02:22 AM

Wow!! Great job. I would be proud to display that on my dresser. Thanks for sharing.

**Humphrey9999** · 30th January 2013, 12:32 PM

Originally Posted by justturnin

Wow!! Great job. I would be proud to display that on my dresser. Thanks for sharing.

Hello Chris, thanks for the comments.

Been quiet in this section lately - have to get on with the next one soon.

**sheperd80** · 9th February 2013, 01:01 AM

Beautiful and Unique!

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