A Little Box to put things in....

[skiprat]

It's Mothers Day here in the UK and the kids are away at Uni and I'm about to hit the road, so I made a little box for my much better half 'to put stuff in'. ( do you remember who said that?:wink: )
Anyway, it's a beautiful casting by George Watkins of course. I'm a massive fan of his stuff so bought this a while back. I wanted to have a threaded lid but also didn't want to lose too much of the matching halfs ( halves?) so added metal threads.
It's my very first box and also my first of George's blanks. Not the last!!:biggrin:

My wife and I cruised George's web site to find a style she liked. She wanted the ringed barrel with a slightly pointy top.

She loves it, so all is good....:biggrin:

Thanks George!!:wink:
I hope you all like it too.

 

[Charlie_W]

That is a WOW box for sure! Just beautiful. Excellent work!
I enjoy just looking at it!


(Front Page Pic) hint hint

 

[BayouPenturner]

very nice.

 

[thewishman]

I remember Winnie the Pooh giving Eeyore getting a Useful Pot to put things in - for a birthday present. Your title made me smile.

 

[thewishman]

That is beautiful. At first I thought is was one of George's. You did a great job! It is easy to see why she likes it.

 

[ossaguy]

Wow,what a beauty!!!

I've never seen metal threads on a box,that's a great idea.Have you thought about selling thread kits? I think they would really sell.

x2 on this for the front page pic!



Steve

 

[avbill]

And who said that was " Steven Jackson "

 

[walshjp17]

I've never seen metal threads on a box,that's a great idea.

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[JohnU]

I'm a big fan of both you and George's work so naturally I think that looks awesome. I love the "Skiprat touch" the metal threads. They work very well with the box color and shape. Beautiful work by you both!

 

[George Watkins]

great work, I didnt know that you'd bought any of my blanks.

if this is your first box....... I think i'll hang my box making chisels up now!!

 

[Dalecamino]

Yes, I like it very much. Thanks for adding metal threads. Nice and, clean and, pretty too. I need to make something for Susanne :biggrin:

 

[Bruce markwardt]

I love the box!

Does anyone sell metal threads?

 

[ossaguy]

I've never seen metal threads on a box,that's a great idea.

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Hey great,thanks for the tip! I'll try one of those.


Steve

 

[MikeL]

Stunning, stunning, stunning. Really like it!

 

[skiprat]

Thanks for the kind comments guys.:biggrin: Always appreciated:wink:
I just arrived at my digs for this week, traffic was a nightmare!!!
Less than 300 miles in 7 hours!! Too late for grub .....

George, don't hang up your tools just yet!! I still want to get the amazing finish that you do.
Missus want's a matching salt and pepper pot set, so we'll be on your site again soon.

 

[Old Codger]

What a BEAUTIFUL little box!!! Your idea of adding metal threads is a super idea and from everyone's response, well liked too! The metal threads available from Lee Valley are perfect for smaller boxes but many of us would love to find a source for larger threads for larger boxes... Does anyone have a source for those or have an idea on how to make them? Again, thanks for sharing your beautiful project and safe turning to you!

 

[LanceD]

Always like looking at different boxes. That one came out great.

 

[holmqer]

Beautifully done!

 

[Si90]

Fantastic little box Skip. The threads are a nice touch to raise the level.

George makes some fantastic blanks doesn't he.

 

[sbwertz]

If I remember correctly, it was a pot of honey, and Pooh, ate all the honey and gave Eeyore the empty pot...a pot to put things in.

Stunning box!

 

[Brooks803]

Beautifully done Steven!

 

[Fishinbo]

That box looks stunning, love the attractive colors and grains. The finish is awesome and it's really cool that you add the metal threads. Great job!