challagan

Wish I had some time to turn! Been working on the kitchen remodel. Got some nice 4 x4 Cherry blocks waiting to be turned into something. Also itching to do some new pens..... but I am itching to do some more flatwork boxmaking first! Be nice to have a week off to do some power woodworking!

Corey

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karateed

Just went to a tool sharpening course, about 4 hours. Learned a lot about sharpening various different turning tools and techniques. I'm right in the middle of turning a new box out of yew (same stuff I used to turn that goblet that isn't garnering any votes in the turning section - but didn't expect it too, heck didn't even vote for it myself...LOL)....I've got the thing down to size now just need to shape and part the lid and do the inside. As with you, time is an issue....sigh, find something that's very enjoyable and life will find a way to keep you from it. However, I need to make a steady jig before I turn the rest of it. Just from what I've been doing and seeing, the jig will help keep gouged out items much steadier and have better finish (I hope).

After that, I'll work on some more small boxes....I'm a slow learner but once it's learned it stays learned.

KarateEd......:-)

challagan

Oh those turned boxes are as habit forming as the ones I do in flatland The qwest for the suction fit. I get that about every other one but even if you don't get it they are still fun and look neat. And you can afford ably use some exotic wood and it doesn't break the bank. Be sure to post them!

Corey

karateed

Exotic wood? Heck, I feel fortunate that someone gave me the Yew....he found it lying around in the forest so it's great to use. I'll probably turn him a box for thanks for the wood....it's the least I can do. Right now my finances leave a lot to be desired so I use pallets, old firewood wood and anything people can find for me....I'm also fortunate that my brother and Dad have given me some wonderful Oak wood...an old handrail from my brother (actually 2 of them, 8 ft. long) 4 pieces of 1 x 1 ft 1 in. thick planed oak and from my bank during a renovation, 1/2 round various lengths of oak trim. I have 8 or 10 pieces of that so I feel very fortunate. My friend also gave me some teak from his friends boat (the friend was doing a reno and I became a recipient) so again, I feel very fortunate. My friend has a frame now that he is using as a holder of items at flea markets. Anyway, happy turning.....:-)

challagan

Well if you can turn that oak you can turn about anything then karateed. That's stuff can really work you over when it dry! Take care,

Corey

BernieW

Here are a few lidded boxes that I turned. I really like doing them. Especially when the lid is a suction fit. One of these days I would like to learn how to do threaded lids. Oh well so many idea's and so little time.

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BernieW

Also here are a couple of boxes I did with inlays. These pictures do not do them justice. First is Ash with purpleheart inlay. The second is maple with purpleheart inlay.


Hallagan old buddy. It is time to crank the Pro up and get after it.


Bernie

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Dr.Zook

Nice looking BW. I especially like the second box in the first post. Way cool.

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Joe Lyddon

Hi Bernie,

Great stuff!

Question: Pic.#1 - Ash w/ Purpleheart inlay... How did you INLAY around the circle?

Did you just glue-up a thin strip(s) where you wanted it... so, all you had to do was just turn around it?

challagan

Excellent Bernie! Great stuff, love turned boxes!

corey