The Tri-box II is the descendant of the larger tri-box jewelry box I made several years ago and which is featured in the book 400 wood boxes (be sure to check out the spine of the book!). Unlike its predecessor, its lid pivots at any of the three corners using rare-earth magnets and is much smaller.  I made this box deep enough so that it can easily hold a watch or two and is able to  store a larger necklace, bracelet or other collectible.

I chose to keep the inside of the box unlined  to show off the the beautiful  inlayed and book-matched triangle of wood on the bottom; however, I also offer Ultrasuede lining for the inside bottom  as an option for an additional $10.

Dimensions: 5.125″ equilateral triangle by 1.375″ tall

Woods: Curly Maple and Cocobolo

The Leaf Box was inspired by the leaf of the ‘narrow-leaf cottonwood’ tree found near rivers and streams near where I live in the rocky mountains. The delicate lid lifts up and is sculpted by hand to make it appear thinner than it really is. The interior of the box is lined with genuine suede leather. I finish each piece with 2 coats of lacquer followed by a top coat of paste wax hand applied with ’0000′ steel wool to enhance the natural beauty of the exquisite exotic hardwoods. The Leaf box is appropriate for watches, pens, necklaces, or whatever other collectible/keepsake you can think of.

This is a Special Edition leaf box with carved veins in the lid.  Please see the detail photos.

Dimensions: 11″x2.75″x1.25″

Woods: Bubinga

The Scallop Box was inspired by a sunset walk along a pacific coast beach in Panama. The sculpted lid represents many of the shells I found during the walk.

The shape of the scallop is known as ‘pecten’, a Latin word for comb. Pliny, a Roman philosopher, gave scallops the name because their round outline with ribs radiating outwards reminded him of a style of comb popularly used during the Roman Empire.

Each piece is painstakingly finished and individually signed using a v-carve technique. They are lined with genuine Ultrasuede leather and feature abalone/paua shell for the inlay. This box is a perfect sizes for watches, necklaces, bracelets, small desk accessories, etc.

Dimensions:  8″ x 4″ x 1.5″

Woods: Maple and African Bubinga

The Trapezoid Box, when closed, represents a trapezoid at each of its 3 sides. Each triangular compartment pivots off the brass rod running straight down the back corner of the box. The compartments are able to turn freely around a 360 degree axis and will not tip due to the weighted base (1 pound of buck-shot). The top is a secret compartment which can be accessed from underneath. The finish is the most time consuming part of making the box and consists of 3 coats of lacquer followed by paste wax hand rubbed with fine steel wool. No stains have been used on any of the woods. The compartments are lined with genuine Ultrasuede. This box is feature in the book by Andrew Crawford named Fine Decorative Boxes, Sterling Publishers, page 139. It was also featured in American Woodworker magazine, April, 1998.

Dimensions: 7″ triangular base, 5.25″ h

Woods:  Australian Jarrah and Maple inlays.