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Michael Johnson, Brooksville, FL, US
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Birthday: 09/17/1950

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Purpleheart and Maple Box

Jan 7, 2012
1 comment

I used purpleheart for the carcass of this box, with maple for the lid and maple for the featherslips. Inside, i finished the bottom with black velour. The toughest part was setting the 105 degree...

Redheart Drawer Box

Apr 24, 2011
1 comment

Redheart on Cherry frame.  About 6" x 6" x 4".  Finished with Tung Oil and Paste Wax.

Bocote Hinged Box

Apr 15, 2011

Maple sides and Bocote top.  The top has concealed hinges.  Inside there is a bottom of black velour.  The featherslips are Bocote.  Easy and fun to make.

Slider Box

Apr 12, 2011
1 comment

Cocobolo top with Maple sides.  Cocobolo featherslips.  Black velour bottom.  The center decoration is a slice of a Hickory nut from a tree on our property.  8.5" x 5.5" x 2.5"

Wavy Box

Apr 1, 2011

This is a small box I made from Purpleheart and Maple. The featherslips are maple, too. The tops swing open on both sides, at the wavy line. The bottom is black velour. The finish is Tung oil...

Oak Urn

Mar 26, 2011

This Oak urn was a commission piece.  It encapsulates a metal urn, and is bottom loaded.  The circular parts and feather slips are Cocobolo, and the feather is Oak.  The top is a...

Maple Box

Feb 7, 2011

Maple sidewalls and top.  Interior (not shown) is thin Zircote., and I used Zircote for the featherslips, too.  Inside bottom is black velour.  Bottom is quarter inch ply for...

Cocobolo and Ebony box

Feb 4, 2011
2 comments

Carcass is Cocobolo with Ebony top and "snakeskin" interior inserts.  Inside, the floor is black velour fabric.  Bottom is Oak ply for strength.  Oil and wax finish.  This became...

Peruvian Walnut and American Maple Box

Jan 31, 2011
1 comment

Carcass is Peruvian Walnut with Maple featherslips.  Top lid is Maple with Ebony handle, which is attached with wood dowels.  Front decoration is semi-inlaid river rock, glued in with...

Cocobolo Box

Jan 25, 2011
3 comments

Carcass made of one continuous Cocobolo board.  Top and hinges also Cocobolo, with brass rod through two (uneven) hinges.  Oak ply for bottom,  Inside is black velour wrapping...


Recent comments


Re: The Cedar Chalet

Incredible design. Amazing.

posted: 5:17 am on May 12th  

Re: Bandsaw Project

Beautiful. Useful. Amazing.

posted: 5:13 am on May 12th  

Re: Leo's Pyramid

Have you traversed some astral planes in that pyramid?

posted: 5:07 am on May 12th  

Re: Maple & Walnut endgrain cutting board

Your design is excellent.

posted: 5:04 am on May 12th  

Re: Arts & Crafts Box

The use of outside legs is quite nice. The overall sense I get from this box is that's it's old and from a period gone by. Keep up the good work.

posted: 4:59 am on April 28th  

Re: Build a Tablesaw Sled for Precision Miters

I use a digital "tilt guage" thing to set my sawblade to 45 degrees. It has worked flawlessly. Sometimes the new stuff is better! It is accurate to 1/10th of one degree, and that's more than most people can see.

posted: 6:01 am on February 9th  

Re: hall table

Craftsmanship aside (and you are clearly talented there), the design is what makes this table great.

posted: 6:31 am on February 4th  

Re: PS Nessmuck Bench

This belongs in an art shop. Fine work. Excellent design. Unique "drop off" effect, too. You get first place in the art show!

posted: 7:31 am on January 7th  

Re: Coffee table

For goodness sake, people... Lighten up. It's a beautiful piece of wood. Maybe the leg design needs work, but I love the finish and the overall effect. I think the piece would have been better put to use as "an object d'art" for the wall or something, but it's still nice.

posted: 7:22 am on January 7th  

Re: Walnut Candle Box

Nice joints!

posted: 7:14 am on January 7th  

Re: Hickory Rocker

I'd fall asleep in that chair in a quick minute. Nice work.

posted: 7:08 am on January 7th  

Re: Walnut Box

Nice selection of wood for front and top. The handmade hinges are also a nice touch.

posted: 7:04 am on January 7th  

Re: Custom Built-in Office Wall

Nice work! And excellent use of space.

posted: 7:01 am on January 7th  

Re: More Bonkers Boxes

Yep. Definately a Peter-inspired box. Nice.

posted: 3:38 am on October 22nd  

Re: Alice the Tiny Box

Small boxes are a great way to try out style ideas and see if something works. I make them all the time. Nice work.

posted: 5:41 am on May 14th  

Re: Wenge and Oak Box

I'm impressed by the design and the contrasts. Well made and interesting.

posted: 5:55 am on May 7th  

Re: DECO II - an un-turned bowl

Great design. The more I make in wood... design is everything, and you invented a great design!

posted: 6:16 am on April 30th  

Re: Cherry Stash Box

Great design. I like the repeating stripes on the handle, and the gradual inversion of the sides. The tray is also a nice touch. Well made.

posted: 4:15 pm on April 18th  

Re: anti-symmetrical

Nice work. Tons of sanding.

posted: 6:13 am on April 12th  

Re: Steps Jewellery Box

Very nice detail and design. I think the hinges and lock really compliment things.

posted: 6:04 am on April 1st  

Re: Dresser

Cool dresser. I'm glad I stopped drinking long ago or this might have looked "normal."

posted: 6:01 am on April 1st  

Re: Double-Duty Box

I like how the featherslips continue into the carcass, and the handles are a nice contrast, too. Good job.

posted: 5:38 am on April 1st  

Re: Custom made Memory Keepsake Boxes

Nice work. And nice variation for the three boxes.

posted: 5:36 am on April 1st  

Re: RED 'N' CURLY

Love the design. The description does not mention the size of the table. Is it quite tall?

posted: 5:30 am on April 1st  

Re: cypress and walnut cox

I like the design of this box. I know you must have spent years sanding it to completion, too. Well done.

posted: 5:51 am on March 26th  

Re: Cherry-Walnut stash box

Very nice design. Love the tapering, and the repeat of the top handle that looks like the legs. Nice job.

posted: 6:19 am on February 4th  

Re: Couples Urn

Nice job. Beautiful, elegant design.

posted: 7:35 am on February 1st  

Re: My Mother's Urn

Very nice work. Shows lots of talent in both design and craftsmanship.

posted: 7:31 am on February 1st  

Re: Cantilever Jewelry Box

Love the joinery, especially since it was hand done. Nice effort and good effect.

posted: 7:39 am on January 31st  

Re: Memorial Box

Intresting design. Will go great in a childs room!

posted: 7:37 am on January 31st  

Re: Cocobolo Box

Thanks for the kind comments. I used a MinWax Wood Sheen "Natural" rubbing oil and once dried, I applied three applications of Goddard's cabinetmaker's paste wax. It's now over a year old and I don't see any signs of problems. The term "neutral" here is the same as "natural"- in that it is not adding color, only depth.

posted: 9:55 am on January 25th  

Re: End Table

Beautiful piece. Just wondering... does the top lift up? The design suggests it.

posted: 6:57 am on January 25th  

Re: Ribbon Box

Great design. This is the type of gift where the box eclipses the gift!

posted: 6:29 am on January 25th