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Archive 2024 · #1149 Black Walnut & Birch Bark

  
 
James Markus
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I made these boxes as gifts. The massive black walnut tree I cut down, and the birch died of old age. (it was about 6 feet in diameter when it blew over in a storm). I cut the walnut into 4.5" thick planks with a chainsaw attachment, and the birch bark I nailed to three-quarter inch plywood. Then I had to wait years for it all to dry. I made 12 of these boxes, but didn't keep any for myself. When my brother died in 2021 - this one was on his dresser.




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Oct 22, 2024 at 12:56 PM
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p.1 #2 · #1149 Black Walnut & Birch Bark


Thats super cool. Black walnut is my favorite wood. I love the dead birch on top...Great look and craftsmanship!

Joel



Oct 22, 2024 at 03:08 PM
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J. Pow wrote:
Thats super cool. Black walnut is my favorite wood. I love the dead birch on top...Great look and craftsmanship!

Joel


Thanks Joel for the kind words, and like




Oct 22, 2024 at 09:25 PM
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p.1 #4 · #1149 Black Walnut & Birch Bark


Superb craftsmanship!! That would make a fantastic gift. Nicely photographed, too
Cheers,
Brent



Oct 23, 2024 at 07:40 AM
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bnfotografie wrote:
Superb craftsmanship!! That would make a fantastic gift. Nicely photographed, too
Cheers,
Brent


Thank you, Brent




Oct 23, 2024 at 09:40 AM
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p.1 #6 · #1149 Black Walnut & Birch Bark


A very nice image, and a beautiful box and backstory.

Jon



Oct 23, 2024 at 12:23 PM
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jbush wrote:
A very nice image, and a beautiful box and backstory.

Jon


Thank you Jon



Oct 23, 2024 at 06:04 PM
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p.1 #8 · #1149 Black Walnut & Birch Bark


Beautiful Jim!
Black walnut is a superb wood!
Dan



Oct 24, 2024 at 10:11 AM
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p.1 #9 · #1149 Black Walnut & Birch Bark


Danpbphoto wrote:
Beautiful Jim!
Black walnut is a superb wood!
Dan


Thanks Dan. I've been making items out of that tree for decades. Down to the last few planks now.




Oct 24, 2024 at 10:26 AM
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James Markus wrote:
Thanks Dan. I've been making items out of that tree for decades. Down to the last few planks now.


Superb dovetail joints Jim! Wonderful stain!

Dan




Oct 24, 2024 at 10:33 AM





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