Knowledge You Can Build On — Est. 1998
Lidded Box
Allan W
Finally got back to turning. This was turned from a small piece of cherry. This is the second try at a lidded box.
Now I need to "take my time" and do a good job of finishing. Finishing is usually where I try to rush and then it doesn't turn out as it should.
Re: Lidded Box
John lucas
Nice looking box Yes finishing is probably second only to form for the most important factor Well i count sanding as a part of finishing If a piece isnt sanded to perfection then it should be intentional and obvious to tbe viewer Other than that you should never see any sanding marks And it gets harder and harder as we get older and cant see 😂
Re: Lidded Box
John K Jordan
Ditto what John L said. I probably spend as much or more time preparing and finishing the surface as turning. Much of my sanding is by hand with the lathe off to avoid circular scratches. I like multiple small "almost point source" lights for both turning and sanding to better see the curves and scratches - far better than broad, even, diffuse lighting. I sometimes rub a cloth with naphtha on the wood which might show scratches better.
I really like the cove on the lid.
size?
Re: size?
allan w
It is 4 inches wide and 2 inches high.
Re: Lidded Box
allan w
For some reason, a lot of my bowls have coves in them. It is a form that I like and seems to help add dimension to the pieces.
Thanks, Allan...
GaryG in MD
Now it makes sense. Couldn't tell scale from the photo -- could have been 12". ;-)
Boxes are fun. I need to make more myself. I asked because I made a slightly larger one (6"), using the traditional approach, from cherry, for Beads of Courage, and it was quite rewarding. I recommend an oil finish.
