Bubinga Inlaid Box

[Ron in Drums PA]

Bubinga Box with Maple Burl and Ebony inlay. About 4" tall

Thanks for looking

 

[fiferb]

Now that is an exceptional box. Beautiful work!

 

[VisExp]

That is beautiful. I love the way the grain flows down the lid into the box. Great work.

 

[alamocdc]

Absotlutely beautiful, Ron!

 

[DKF]

WOW, now that is a beautifully turned box!

 

[laurie sullivan]

beautiful, beautiful, beautiful.......[:0]. I can't think of any other words

Laurie

 

[thetalbott4]

The shape, materials, and finish are all great! Really compliment each other well. What is the finish?

 

[louisbry]

Beautiful and artistic work, Ron!

 

[jhs494]

Excellent work Ron. Awesome job all the way around. The inlay work turned out fantastic.

Thank you for sharing it with us.

 

[Ron in Drums PA]

Thanks everyone

Scott, I use Waterlox from the red can for the outside.

 

[igran7]

Good choice of woods. Your finish looks flawless, Great work Ron!

 

[JohnU]

Thats Outstanding! great shape, wood selection and combination, and a great finish. Ive never turned anything but pens, but seeing this makes me think about buying a few more accessories to expand my turning abilities. Thank you for sharing!

 

[R2]

Beautifully done!![^]

 

[Ron in Drums PA]

Originally posted by JohnU

seeing this makes me think about buying a few more accessories to expand my turning abilities. Thank you for sharing!

Now that is a nice compliment (not to say the others weren't great). It's always good to expand your skills.

There is a good chance you might already have what you need to get started. But that shouldn't stop you from buying more accessories.

For a straight sided box, all you need is a skew and a gouge. A scroll chuck makes life easier, but not necessary.

 

[Dario]

Ron,

I fine example of your talent. That inlay work is amazing!

Is the Ebony a solid/single piece? If it is...I know you put a lot more work on this than others may appreciate.

Great job!

 

[ahoiberg]

stellar ron!

 

[Ron in Drums PA]

Originally posted by Dario

Is the Ebony a solid/single piece?

Yes, it is a solid piece of ebony. I have some ebony that measures 3"x3"x18" that I slice off a 1/8" piece like one would slice baloney. I do the same with the burl.

I mount these slices on a wooden face plate using double stick tape and use a parting tool to cut the ring. I just have to be careful of my dimensions, otherwise this is probably the easiest way of making the inlays.

 

[NavyDiver]

Ron, that is a fantastic piece of work!

 

[wdcav1952]

Guys and gals I have seen Ron's inlaid box work in person, and he makes some awesome boxes.

Ron, if I get over to Drums again, I'll buy a whole one of those pizzas for a box lesson!!

 

[jwoodwright]

Wow! That is one fine example. Not only a top notch Printer (love the business cards), but an accomplished and talented turner.

 

[Glenn McCullough]

Ron,
It's amazing how the inlaid lid attracted my attention until I really looked at how the lid flows to the base. Absolutely stunning!

 

[KenV]

Verry nice work by a master.

 

[DocStram]

That is a beautiful example of your craftsmanship. Dang. I wish I could pick it up.

 

[Ron in Drums PA]

Thanks again everyone, I'm really glad you like this one.

What Cav neglected to mention are all the screw-ups laying around in my shop.
(sound like a deal to me William )

 

[Nolan]

WOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!

 

[alxe24]

Awesome looking piece. The finish look great as well. I like the whole thing the color combo shape bla bla bla
Congrats

 

[Mather323]

Great work on the box!

 

[Tanner]

Oh yeah, that's freeking beautiful!!!!!!!!! Awesome craftsmanship!!!!!!!!

 

[Rmartin]

It's incredible. I'm mesmerized by it's beauty. I'm having difficulty getting my head around how the cut was made separating the lid and base. Also, why is it called a "box"? I don't think of boxes as being round.

 

[DocRon]

Thats ni-i-i-i-i-ce!
Ron

 

[Ron in Drums PA]

Originally posted by Rmartin

It's incredible. I'm mesmerized by it's beauty. I'm having difficulty getting my head around how the cut was made separating the lid and base. Also, why is it called a "box"? I don't think of boxes as being round.

Thanks Richard.

I've always wondered why it was called a box also, historically that's what they have been called. One time, 100 years ago, these forms where mostly made from boxwood. Maybe that has something to do with it. To me it looks like a jar.

I separate the lid using a very thin parting tool. Then I turn the tenon on the base. The trick is getting the grain to align, which is more luck than skill.

 

[GaryMGg]

I'm glad this popped back up -- it's a fabulous piece of work. Masterfully done!