Pencil box

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This box measures 10.5” long, 2.5” tall and 3.5” deep. It is made with zebra wood and mahogany. The top opens on brass pins left slightly proud. I made the bottom too thin to be able to drill a coin into it, so it's not the best way to add my logo.
I made myself a punch to cut out leather cushions for the feet.

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

15 Comments

nice john !

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

Nice John!
That is some Purdy zebra wood nice and tight pattern.

Great idea about punching out feet. I have a set of punches that would work well on leather.
I've always used the heavy felt feet. They are cheap, but I also think they look "cheap". Leather is a great solution.
Good looking box..   Like the lift for the lid.   Well done.

Ron

Really nice!  Like the grain wrap.  What finish did you use?  Looks great.
Nice looking box, turned out great.
Nicely done!

Ryan/// ~sigh~ I blew up another bowl. Moke told me "I made the inside bigger than the outside".

Love a good pencil box with wrap around grain 
Love that box!

Well done!


Petey

Like that flipper lid, the wood is so very nice, and it floats so nicely around the corners, Nice work John.
This looks great! The attention to detail paid off.
Just beautiful. My favourite type of box.

...woodicted

Pottz
nice john !
Thanks Larry

SplinterGroup
Nice John!
That is some Purdy zebra wood nice and tight pattern.
Great idea about punching out feet. I have a set of punches that would work well on leather.
I've always used the heavy felt feet. They are cheap, but I also think they look "cheap". Leather is a great solution.
Thank you Bruce.

987Ron
Good looking box..   Like the lift for the lid.   Well done.
Thank you Ron.

BB1
Really nice!  Like the grain wrap.  What finish did you use?  Looks great.
Thanks Barb, I used spray lacquer.

MikeB_UK
Nice looking box, turned out great.
Thank you Mike.

RyanGi
Nicely done!
Appreciated Ryan.

Scrappile
Well done. 
Thanks buddy

Tom Regnier
Love a good pencil box with wrap around grain 
Thanks Tom, I felt it was almost mandatory. Grain matching really shows when using zebra wood.

Petey
Love that box!
Well done!
Thank you friend.

GeorgeWest
Like that flipper lid, the wood is so very nice, and it floats so nicely around the corners, Nice work John.
Very nice of you to say, thanks George.

Steve Rasmussen
This looks great! The attention to detail paid off.
Thank you Steve.

majuvla
Just beautiful. My favourite type of box.
Thanks Ivan.

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

Pretty fancy pencil box - Excellent job.
Thank you Mel, not really sure what this box will be used for, just wanted to make something with the zebra wood.

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