Valet box size 12 x 8 x 3 This valet box is constructed of goncalo alves (tigerwood) with wenge dovetail splines at the mitered corners, The lid is a veneered walnut burl panel with a wenge frame and a bocote knob. The inlay banding is wenge and bocote. The box comes with a removable divider.This box is signed and all the woods used are listed on the bottom. Bottom lined with suede cloth. This box as shown is available immediately. I can be built with any combination of exotic or domestic hardwoods.
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New England wood artisan Donald Boudreau started his life's dream in 1992 when he and his wife Carol sold everything and moved aboard their 49 foot sailboat "Domicile" and started an around the world cruise.
During their many adventures, one thing in particular captivated Don. It was the beauty and unique qualities of the tropical hardwoods, which he found in Central & South America and the South Pacific.
Six years and 25,000 miles later, they found themselves in New Zealand with an extensive wood collection and a yearning for shore life.
After settling in South Florida, Don started building boxes using some of the woods he encountered on their adventure.
No dyes or stains are used, only the beauty of the wood is visible through the hand buffed oil and wax finish.
Since box making has endless possibilities, Don is constantly searching for new and exotic woods to incorporate into new designs. Don was invited to show his work at the prestigious Smithsonian Craft Show.
Many of Don's boxes have won Awards at Art and Craft Shows.
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Don is a member and past president of the South Florida Woodworking Guild.
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