Rune set and box

[WESTGATE (GREGG)]

I made this rune set and box for my girlfriend. The box is Wenge and Cherry and the runes are Cocobolo and Cherry. Made entirely on the Shapeoko Pro 5 2x2, and lots of sanding.

[SirGariff (Gary Clark)]

That’s gorgeous!!

[Jeffish (Jeff de Ruiter)]

Looks Amazing! I really like the contrast between the different wood types. Great job!

[gdon_2003 (Guy Donham)]

That is a very nice box. I have used wenge once and never again. I got more splinters from the wenge than any other wood I have ever worked with.

What is symbolism for the runes to your girl friend?

[WESTGATE (GREGG)]

@gdon_2003

for the runes to your girl friend?

I’m really not sure. She asked me to make her a rune set, so here we are. The Wenge is really hard wood, and I had to up my bits from 1/4" to 3/8" to get the cutting time down without breaking bits.

[alandgray (Alan Gray)]

Nice, I to have made a box, for my wife, will post a picture

[WESTGATE (GREGG)]

I love the hinges and clasp. I want to try using hardware like that on my next box. Good job.

[JayGee (Jesse Glessner)]

I agree about the hardware. It makes the box stand out, looking like an old “treasure” by its self.

[SirGariff (Gary Clark)]

While I whole heartedly agree with the hardware and look forward to seeing what you create with it, the clean lines of the stand alone box is exceptional!