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Keepsake Boxes
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This Box is made from EAST INDIAN
ROSEWOOD (Dalbergia latifolia) is in the “Rosewood” family, of which
there are over 200 species and East Indian Rosewood being one of the most
expensive. This heavy and strong, durable hardwood is grown from India and Sri
Lanka to Indonesia. Variable coloration and good stability make this a good
choice for accent furniture and fixtures, turnery, musical instruments (Martin
Guitar being a major user) and “one of a kind” boxes of all kinds. The top is
made from KINGWOOD (Dalbergia cearensis) is in the “Rosewood” family, of
which there are over 200 species and Kingwood being one of the most expensive.
Also known as Violetwood, this heavy Central American hardwood is characterized
by its rich coloration. It turns and machines well, but its dust is a serious
irritant to some people. Kingwood is well suited for inlays, decorative items
and furniture accents and “one of a kind” boxes of all kinds.
Size is approx. 5 x 10 x 3.25 inches. Item # ted_718 Cost $169.00 (Free Shipping)
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This custom “One of a Kind” Keepsake box is made from Lacewood, (Cardwellia sublimes) also called Silky Oak, this Australian hardwood is noted for its striking lacelike figure, caused by distinctive rays throughout the quarter-sawn lumber. Lacewood works well, has good bending qualities, and is well suited for inlays, marquetry and accent areas of fine furniture. The inlays are Paduak.
Size is approx. 5 x 10 x 3.25 inches. Item # ted_729 Cost $169.00 (Free Shipping)
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This custom made “One of a Kind” Keepsake box is made from Bocote, (Cordia elaeagnoides) also called Mexican or Mayan Rosewood, this attractive wood is a product of Central and northern South America. This wood is very hard and dense with a distinctive striped-to-flowered grain. This wood has streaks of Gold, Yellow and Black running thru it. Bocote is a wonderful wood to work with, has a fantastic grain pattern, and finishes very well. In recent years, Bocote has become one of the most expensive woods that I work with. Nothing matches its “grain Pattern” for beauty. Available lumber is short and generally narrow. The “Diamond” inlay is Pau Amerillo.
Size is approx. 5 x 10 x 3 inches. Item #
ted_546 Cost $189.00
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This custom “One of a Kind” Keepsake box is made from Canarywood, (Centrolobium spp, family: Leguminosae) from Panama to southern Brazil. Yellow to orange in color, typically variegated with light to dark red streaking. It has a medium to high luster. It can be some what variable in density; it is mostly a hard, heavy and strong wood. Works very easily with both hand and power tools and finishes very smoothly. This is an exceptional exotic wood from Africa. Uses: Boat building, turnery, decorative veneers, cooperage, furniture, cabinetry, and custom treasure boxes of all kinds. Canarywood is my favorite wood to work with, it’s easy to machine with all tools, finishing very smoothly but attention must be paid to sanding to get the smooth finish that shows up the beauty of this wood.
Size is approx. 5 x 10 x 3.25 inches. Item # ted_730 Cost $165.00 (Free Shipping)
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This custom “One of a Kind” Keepsake box is made from Paduak (Pterocarpus soyauxii) also called Vermillion; this decorative hardwood originates in Africa and the Andaman Islands, with one major variety native to Burma. This wood is naturally red to orange in color and some times there will be dark streaks running thru it. Works well, is used for furniture, flooring and architectural accents and “one of a kind” boxes of all kinds. Who says there are no red trees! The top is made from Canary wood, (Centrolobium spp, family: Leguminosae) from Panama to southern Brazil. Yellow to orange in color, typically variegated with light to dark red streaking. It has a medium to high luster. It can be somewhat variable in density; it is mostly a hard, heavy and strong wood. Works very easily with both hand and power tools and finishes very smoothly. This is an exceptional exotic wood from Africa. Uses: Boat building, turnery, decorative veneers, cooperage, furniture, cabinetry, and custom treasure boxes of all kinds. Canary wood is my favorite wood to work with, it’s easy to machine with all tools, finishing very smoothly but attention must be paid to sanding to get the smooth finish that shows up the beauty of this wood. The strip in the center is Paduak with sapwood on each side. A unique "One-of-a-Kind" Keepsake box signed and dated. Each Keepsake box gets 6 to 8 coats of polyurethane oil finish that is "Hand Rubbed" to give them the best finish possible.
Size is approx. 7 x 10 x 3.5 inches. Item # ted_744 Cost $169.00 (Free Shipping
This Box is made from Paduak (Pterocarpus soyauxii) also called Vermillion; this decorative hardwood originates in Africa and the Andaman Islands, with one major variety native to Burma. This wood is naturally red to orange in color and some times there will be dark streaks running thru it. Works well, is used for furniture, flooring and architectural accents and “one of a kind” boxes of all kinds. Who says there are no red trees! The top is made from Bloodwood (Satine) (Brosimum Paraense) native of Brazil is a very heavy, close-grained, strong wood. This wood is naturally red in color and twice the density of Paduak. The wood is very durable and works quite well for cabinetry, furniture and boxes. This wood is sometimes called “Cardinal Wood”. This wood has a sweet smell when machining, and is a great wood to “turn” on the lathe. Inlay are Holly and Wenge.
Size is approx. 5 x 10 x 3.5
inches. Item # ted_713
Cost $169.00
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