Comments

1. 
   KRASSEL | Mar 11, 2009 03:37pm | #1

   Allan, all I can say is....very, very cool. Excellant design and beautiful execution. Great job. Mike

2. 
   Sandtazam | Mar 13, 2009 05:40am | #2

   I have 3 pieces here as well but I must say this is absolutely beautiful. My hats off to you. Fantastic job.

3. 
   daveknipfer | Mar 20, 2009 01:48am | #3

   You did a wonderful job here Allan creating this piece. I've stopped by and looked at her a few times ..... You get a thumbs-up from me.

   Your design work here is outstanding ...... the 'drawer' front pulls integrated into the piece are very creative.

   I as well build boxes .... and can imagine the hours amongst the sawdust to bring this piece to life.

   I wish you would tell us what timber you used and how you finished her ..... can't tell from here.

   Very well done I say

   Best

   Knipfer

4. 
   alsieradski | Mar 20, 2009 04:34am | #4

   My thanks to KRASSEL, Sandtazam, and davekipfer for you encouraging comments. The wood is bulletwood which is described in the technical report: http://www2.fpl.fs.fed.us/Techsheets/Chudnoff/TropAmerican/pdf_files/manilk1new.pdf.
   I gave the jewelry case an oil finish, with a little Cabernet stain incorporated into the mix. I tried to be a bit sculptural with the design, as my main therapy these days is stone sculpture (which you will find on my website http://www.sieradskistudios.com). I wouldn't have gone with the design save for the fact that a friend gifted my 80 5/8"x1/4" ball-bearings.