This is my entry into the 2018 IAP Bash Pen Box Contest. It is a replica of a Grand Piano. It is a combination pen box and music box. The box was constructed using various tools and jigs. The interior is finished in a Cardinal Red flocking. The keys were cut from pieces of white and black acrylic pen blanks.There is a brass plate behind the keys. The top has a clear plexiglass insert in the center to show off both the pen and also the musical movement that plays Elvis' "Love Me Tender" theme. It plays when the box is open and shuts off when closed as most music boxes do. There are musical themed decals on the top of the glass to enhance it. The box was finished in black lacquer. This was a fun little box for that special pen. Hope you like it. 

no amount of compliments will do that justice..

Outstanding,WOW

Herb

I am at a loss for words, it is so unique and beautiful!

I don't like it...I love it. A superb tour de force of talents and creativity.

OMG! What everyone else has said, too!

4 hours ago, Gene Howe said:

A superb tour de force of talents and creativity.

And don't forget PATIENCE! Love it!

John

Edited February 27, 20188 yr by HARO50

what can I say but WOW

17 hours ago, jttheclockman said:

Hope you like it.

My goodness, what is not to like about this? Exquisite in detail and perfection.

Best fortune to you in the contest. Ya' got my vote for sure!

Thanks for sharing with us...sorry for the drool stains all over it.

22 hours ago, Stick486 said:

no amount of compliments will do that justice..

unreal, wow!

I want to thank everyone for the kind words and no I did not win. I took second place. Seems people do not know what they are looking at. The difference is you all are woodworkers to the core and realize what goes into a project like that. Those that voted are basically pen turners and they like to see colors and the project that won was a simple box with exotic woods used. Not yelly sour grapes but I am happy with what I did. Next year I may just make an elaborate simple box and see how it plays.

DARN!!!!!

41 minutes ago, jttheclockman said:

no I did not win. I took second place.

Well if it's any consolation, you're a WINNER in our book!

Your case presentation was over the top!

 

50 minutes ago, Grandpadave52 said:

Well if it's any consolation, you're a WINNER in our book!

Your case presentation was over the top!

 

 

yes!!!