2024 Woodworking Show

Frank Ramsay


Custom Magnum Wineboxes


"XX" release box - Walnut with Maple inlay

"XV" release box - African Mahogany with Walnut inlay




Box opened to show blocks holding magnum of wine

Size: 6in. v 6.5in. x18in.

Technique: Splines
Finish: Water based poly

Specification requirement was that no hinges or catches were to be visible

Both use magnetic catches
The "XV" box uses stopped hinges which have 0.125in.of the hinge showing at the back,
The "XX" box uses SOSS hinges that are completely invisible



Dalbergia Cochinchinensiss


Size: 13.5in. x 17in. x 1in.
Based on size that used to be use for botanical drawings
Wood: Dalbergia Cochinchinensis on Hard Maple with Cherry frame
Finish: Wipe-on polyurethane


"My contribution to the wonderful botanical drawings of yesteryear"