Shallow Walnut Box

[kludge77]

Shallow walnut box

3 1/2 x 1 or so. Danish Oil

Some sanding marks on the inside (I'll best them sooner or later)... but I'm still pleased with the end product.

C&C welcome

 

[IPD_Mr]

OK Peter, the grain looks like the lid and body match perfect, yet there is a lip on the body to hold the lid in place. How did you do that?

 

[animefan]

Great job on the box. The finish and grain pattern look great. As far as the sanding lines, I still have those too.:redface: Try using a cordless drill for power sanding.

 

[kludge77]

The thinner the kerf the better the grain match... Kinda a cool effect. It's more noticeable with a burl or wild grain. There is about an 1/8 gap but it still matches pretty well due to the straight grain.

If you look at the knot you can see it the missing section.

 

[IPD_Mr]

Either way you go it still looks good to me. I still need to find time to play with bowls. You guys that do, I am envious of.

 

[bitshird]

Very neat looking box, lidded boxes are fun to make.

 

[PaulDoug]

That is a great piece of turning and a very pretty result. If I had to critic (and you asked) I'd have spent a little more time on the sanding and gotten rid of all the tiny circular lines. I know that is being nit-picky, and I don't think I could do any better, but I do see lines. Not even sure how you get rid of them, other than a little grain direction sanding. I read that you have already notices this. I think black walnut is one of the harder ones to get rid of lines from.

It is a very beautiful turn. Only wish I could do as well.

 

[kludge77]

Paul-

I totally asked. And I appreciate it. I always want to improve. I might try some hands sanding and see what happens...

 

[kludge77]

Do over...

 

[nava1uni]

Peter,
This is a very nice looking bowl. I have found that sanding with either oil (walnut or mineral) or a mixture of mineral oil and wax. I was at a meeting with Mike Mahoney and he uses walnut oil for sanding and it really makes a big difference.

 

[David Keller]

Nicely done, Peter! The wet sanding technique suggested above is one that's served me well... I use BLO usually. I like the form, but I'm a bit concern that the thin tenon would be at risk for breaking with heavy hands. If the lid fits loosely, it's not as big a concern.

 

[el_d]

I like it Peter.

I got some chunks of Walnut from you that I havent gotten around to yet but this makes me want to go look thru the box.

 

[islandturner]

Really nice, Peter. Anyone -- man or woman -- would be pleased to have this on their desk to hold a variety of knick naks....

 

[wb7whi]

Do you also sand across the scratches like you would with a pen? From the center out by hand.

 

[kludge77]

fixed...

 

[bensoelberg]

Peter, the resanding was definitely worth the effort. It was a great box before, but now it is stunning. Well done.

 

[kludge77]

thank you very much.

 

[Fred]

Yep, Peter, your second sanding has really made a big difference to an already very nice turning. Ya done good, Dude!