Some of my recent projects, Opinions?

[Kenneth George]

I would very much like to get some opinions on some of my turnings and possibly some constructive criticism or critique. I like to make finials and then inlay them into my boxes and I have no idea what I am going to make when I start turning the wood I seem to just kind of go after it. I practice with different shapes and tools to see what happens. I seem to be addicted to making boxes for some reason. I have made many bowls, goblets and other such items but I really enjoy making boxes.

I made these first two last weekend.

This is Poplar and Black Walnut;


This is Bocote with a Blackwood Finial;


These two were made this weekend.

This is Hard Maple with a Blackwood Finial;



This is Granadillo with a Lemon Wood Finial;


Any thoughts would be appreciated.



Thanks for taking the time to look.

[Jim Ketron]

Nothing but WOW they look Great!!!!!

Jim

[Alan Ryalls]

A very nice contrast of woods,grain,finishes.
could take pride of place in anyones home.
regards alan.

[Michael Stafford]

Can't think of anything to say except great work and keep it up!

[Glenn Hodges]

I am impressed with your work, thanks for sharring it with us.

[Tyler Howell]

I think you better keep posting more of your work. These are truly a day brightener
Great gifts, I'm sure they would move well at a crafts show.

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Absolutely beautiful!

[Mark Singer]

Really beautiful....great work and great finish!

[Rick Prevett]

Great job on the boxes. I especially like the first piece shown, with the inlay. Would you eloborate on your procedure for creating these?

thanks

rick

[Carl Eyman]

While elaborating talk some on how you get the nice shiny finish. Great work!

[Roger Fitzsimonds]

Very nice work ans I really like the finish. Is it lacquer?

Roger

[Kenneth George]

That first box in the pictures was actually the result of a tutorial I had done by request. I got inspired by Bill G. at one point while reading his tutorials. I really liked the idea of sharing information and things learned. So I started to record the different processes that I have learned and share them with a group of people on a different forum I frequent.

You will find that particular box tutorial here;
http://www.theturnersshop.com/turnin...x/vs_box1.html
I am currently working on one that will go into detail on my finishing. I get asked about it quite a lot. So if you can stand my ramblings I would be more than happy to post when I have completed tutorials.

Thanks for the kind words on my work though.

[Chris Padilla]

Kenneth,

Is that a quarter next to them for scale? If so, very nice job on the projects but also a very nice photography job. Without the quarter, I thought they would have been quart size vessels of some kind. Are they salt/pepper shakers or toothpick holders or just ornamental? Either way, nice use of wood...the last one is especially sweet.

[Steve Inniss]

Kenneth,
Thanks for posting those pics - fantastic. I'd pick up the Maple Blackwood one in a flash. -Steve

[Ted Shrader]

Kenneth -

Very inpressive work! I can see why you like the addition of a contrasting finial. Makes for a very appealing piece.

Regards,
Ted