Comments

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   CaptFerd | Mar 23, 2009 12:22am | #1

   Beautiful work! Ace has inspired me with his finishing techniques. Ive tried them on my own projects and I'm amazed at my results. Thanks for your help and keep up the great work.

   CaptFerd from the Charles Neil Forum.

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   JerseyRebel | Mar 23, 2009 12:45am | #2

   Ace's paitence and determination truly show in his work

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   Ace_HoleInOne | Mar 23, 2009 05:13pm | #3

   Thanks for the support guys, working with highly figured wood like that was a first for me. Still have chip-out nightmares.

   -Ace-

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   308defense | Mar 24, 2009 01:23am | #4

   I is wonderful to see someone take the time to go through large stacks of material and pick out such a beautiful piece and them turn it into something as beautiful as Southern keeper box. The detail is great, and the feet are outstanding. Some day I hope I have the patience and skill to do this level of craftsmanship.
   A Virginia Woodworker

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   Ace_HoleInOne | Mar 24, 2009 02:59am | #5

   308…

   In all honesty I can only take credit for the last part of your statement. My friend, Bob Kloes of Wisconsin, Give him the credit for the beautiful Tiger Maple. He has many species of U.S. hardwoods on hand.

   Just go to his website BobKloes.com

   Like I said, this is the first time for me using a highly figured wood, took it slow. I had only one chance to get it right. Or the box would keep getting smaller and smaller.

   -Ace-

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   Ace_HoleInOne | Mar 27, 2009 01:59am | #6

   Well the contest is over, rats I didn't win :)

   I would like to give a special thanks to professional woodworker Charles Neil. For all the help you have given to me and many others through your educational woodworking DVD's. You have an amazing gift in your ability to teach me and others like me. You make the complicated uncomplicated.

   Thanks to everyone at the Charles Neil Woodworking Forum for the support.

   Thanks to Bob Kloes (BigBob on the forum) for the beautiful wide tiger maple boards, the maples do grow nice up in the North.

   Thanks to Charles Neil (again) for the kick in the pants to give water based finishes a try, I wouldn't of believed for a moment they were that good (well certain ones hehehehe)

   Will get em next time!

   -Ace-

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   teenagewoodworker | Mar 31, 2009 03:18pm | #7

   just beautiful ace. i know what you mean about chip out nightmares. mine is out of figured walnut and i have bad dreams about it and wake up screaming just about every night now. its hard to tame a tiger ;)

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   Past_Shelf_Life | May 07, 2010 01:35pm | #8

   Great piece Ace. The Queen Anne style feet work very well with this piece. Beautiful tiger maple figure and fantastic clarity from both stain and finish you used. Keep up the great work!

   Sal Marino

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   MaryDBerumen | Mar 04, 2016 06:23am | #9

   Thumbs up!