2024 Woodworking Show
Max Goldstein
Sunburst Box
Size: 8 in. x 5.5 in. x 6 in.
Wood: Walnut, Zebrawood, Purpleheart
Technique: Hipped roof lid with sunburst medallion,
four corner grain wraparound sides,
thin strip panel bottom,
mortised brass hinges
Finish: Odie's oil, paste wax
"I made this piece as an anniversary present using my wife's favorite woods.
To commemorate seven years, the sunburst pattern has seven wedges of zebrawood and
the box bottom has seven strips of purpleheart.
The sides feature a beautiful walnut offcut (which I got right here at Woodcraft)
that also resembles a sun.
The sides feature a continuous grain pattern all the way around the box."
Myrtle Burl Box
Size: 5.5 in. x 5.5in. x 5.25in.
Wood: Oregon Myrtle
Technique: Four corner grain wraparound sides, friction-fit box liners
Finish: Spray poly (the surface was too uneven for a wipe-on finish), paste wax
"This box features a complex burl on the sides of both the body and lid.
On top where you'd expect a handle, instead there's a hole from the naturally weak pith (center)
of the tree to put your finger through. I enjoyed highlighting these unique boards alongside
one of my first forays into box joints. This is a box that flaunts its so-called imperfections"
Wenge and Maple Box
Size: 6 in. x 3.75 in. x 2.5 in.
Wood: Wenge, Maple
Technique: Four corner grain wraparound sides,
friction-fit box liners
Finish: Odie's oil
"This box was built around a beautiful offcut of quilted maple,
virtually all of which made it into the box as either the top, bottom, or liners.
The wenge contrasts in both color and grain pattern. When you open the box,
the box liners are revealed, and they make for an inviting, golden-brown interior."
Red and Gold Box
virtually all of which made it into the box as either the top, bottom, or liners.
The wenge contrasts in both color and grain pattern. When you open the box,
the box liners are revealed, and they make for an inviting, golden-brown interior."
Red and Gold Box
