Rycotewood

[wizer]

Rob, do you have any closer pics of the other boxes on this table?

Sorry Tom, no, but they were as exquisite as the big one. Some pics of his smaller boxes and other stuff in his book...worth getting hold of a copy if you're into that sort of stuff - Rob[/quote]

Shame, the others look nice. The big one is fugly, craftsmanship notwithstanding....

 

[matthewwh]

Yes, no one has mentioned the rather nice long paring chisel hiding behind the cup, in the previous picture.

David C

Best damn coffee stirrer I've ever used.

 

[woodbloke]

Shame, the others look nice. The big one is fugly, craftsmanship notwithstanding....

RI's designs are an acquired taste and some, I have to agree, are hideous. As a design, I can take or leave it, my comment was really about the sheer precision and quality of the workmanship which when you eyeball it up close is gobsmackingly brilliant...he even made all parts of the lock - Rob

 

[wizer]

I don't doubt Rob. Looks like a great deal of work has gone into it. Was it made for a client? Or did he make it to his own design to sell?

 

[jhwbigley]

I don't doubt Rob. Looks like a great deal of work has gone into it. Was it made for a client? Or did he make it to his own design to sell?

Think its was made for an Exhibition????

JHB

 

[wobblycogs]

I chatted with him for a while, apparently it was made for an exhibition in the states. When it became apparent how much work it was going to be to make one he decided to make three each with a different combination of wood. Total time build was about 2 months solid work 14 hours a day! I really liked it but I can understand that it wouldn't be to everyones taste.

 

[TrimTheKing]

Rob, do you have any closer pics of the other boxes on this table?

I had a fiddle with them all Tom, is there something specific you wanted to know?

 

[wizer]

Just wanted to see their design. I have boxes on the brain at the moment whilst building the wife a jbox. I'm finding the process enjoyable and I'd like to explore box making for a bit, for various reasons.

 

[OPJ]

Just wanted to see their design. I have boxes on the brain at the moment whilst building the wife a jbox. I'm finding the process enjoyable and I'd like to explore box making for a bit, for various reasons.

Did you not finish it in time for Sunday, then??? :shock:

If you did... Where are the photos??? :roll:

 

[wizer]

It's for our anniversary which is this Saturday. Although I honestly thought it was the week after, so I've no chance of completing it. I'm making good progress tho. She will understand, I hope

 

[Tony Spear]

It's for our anniversary which is this Saturday. Although I honestly thought it was the week after She will understand, I hope

During both of my marriages I always knew exactly when our anniversary was, mainly due to the surly silence, punctated with sighing and mumbling on the very day! :shock:

 

[wizer]

I'm taking her away for the weekend to the Hotel we were married in for some spa treatments while I read woodworking magazines in the bar.... She's not expecting a present, so I should get away with even more brownie points, despite it not being finished