I started making Banks out of old Post Office Box Doors in the Spring of 2005.

Now, this not a original idea, my spin on this was to use antique lock box doors and then construct a box out of exotic woods. I then put a hand rubbed finish on the wood. There is  labor intensive work done on the finish. I achieve this finish through different sanding processes from 60 grit sanding to 600 grit sanding. I then steel wool the grain to achieve a super slick feel to the grain and sheen to the wood. 

The construction of the boxes themselves is box-jointed and glued.  Although I am set up to do this process, I am constantly experimenting with different techniques and joint styles. So this means every box I make is a little unique and one of a kind;  thus making it special to me and who ever the future owner maybe, hopefully you!

Now this wood is expensive; it is not like buying a piece oak at Home Depot.  But at the same time, I have some less expensive pieces. The doors come from all over.  I do not have a direct source for these, I buy them. They are antique in nature - U.S. Postal Service Doors taken out of service and range in age from 25 to 100 years old. The older the door, the more it costs to produce. Each door is one unto itself in markings and aging.  It can be a key or a combination lock with different manufactures.

Take a look at my inventory and hopefully you can find a safe you like and enjoy for years to come; then hand down as an air loom for your family -- this is my goal!