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When I heard you use the term " thickness describer ",
well, that was just funny ! Like the high tech tools you used
for the arc also . Fun watching you work : ) . Very , very
nice design .

Mike,

That box is a real treasure. The hinges and clasps are especially unique. Thanks for sharing.

L/W

“Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.” Benjamin Franklin

Beautiful design! You really become one with the creation. Thanks for posting.

this is one of the most beautiful boxes ive seen made mike, i just love that you made everything…it sure does inspire me to make some nicer boxes when i get that way again, thanks for sharing so much of the build, a great box, i hope who gets it will appreciate all the work …

"the grizz" [''''']

Thanks for the Kind Words my Friends!
The College was edited in the story to reflect the proper meaning of the letter on the front…
It was pointed out to me, that there are two Universities with Michigan in their titles, and I surely didn’t want to say the Man went to one when he actually went to the other!!

Mike, in Concord, NH - A candle loses none of its flame by lighting another candle...

Wonderful design and build Mike, a unique box.

woodworking classes, custom furniture maker

I never saw this until now, I love this box. The hardware and design is just fantastic. Great work bud.

.................. John D....................

Thank You John!
I wrote a seven-part blog in real-time while building that
on the LJ site...
If you have a few minutes to kill, and are interested, you can find it
beginning on this page, towards the middle of the page...
Re-read it tonight myself :)

Mike, in Concord, NH - A candle loses none of its flame by lighting another candle...

Nice box
Nice to see Griz again
I am sure patron would approve too.

Just to keep the legend alive.


Regards Rob

fantastic box, and no glue, impressive. ill have to check out your blog, im interested how those lid latches work. love the proud box joints. your a real master at doing wood hinges.

working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.

What a wonderful, well built box. The wooden "hardware" is a great touch. I'm going to look at your build.