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Thread: Ambrosia maple & Mahogany Boxes

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    Ambrosia maple & Mahogany Boxes

    Here are some photos I just took of (2) boxes I turned this past weekend. I'm sort of proud of the fact that I didn't give up on boxes. Even after I blew up (3) right in a row!

    While turning these last two, I had an epiphany of sorts. I realized that I needed to modify the sequence in which I was turning the individual features, as well as NOT attempting to use a skew until I feel a lot more confident with that tool! I think (2) of those failures were from skew related catches.

    The box on the left is Ambrosia Maple with a walnut finial. The box on the right is Mahogany with a Zircote finial. This time I made the finials much more delicate that my last attempt. I was also going for more of a "hollow form" appearance than your typical box shape.

    The Ambrosia Maple box is 6 1/2" tall (from base to tip of finial), and 3 1/2" in diameter (at it's widest). The finial is about 1 1/2" tall, while the base is approximately 1" in diameter. The Mahogany box is 6" tall (from base to tip of finial), and 3 1/2" in diameter. The finial is about 1 1/2" tall, while the base is approximately 1 3/4" in diameter. The wall thickness on both boxes is about 1/4".

    Both boxes were sanded to 12000 grit (micro mesh), and given several coats of PSI's Friction lacquer sealer. Afterwords, they were buffed with white diamond and given a coat of Renaissance wax.

    Of the two, I am much happier with the shape of the Ambrosia maple box. I attribute that fact to my ability to alter the sequence of turning to more suit the design.

    Thank for viewing
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    Dominic Greco

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    Nice.....I like the proportions and choice of woods. Keep up the good work

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    Very nice! I really like them both. Like you I am partial to the Maple.
    Jeff Sudmeier

    "It's not the quality of the tool being used, it's the skills of the craftsman using the tool that really matter. Unfortunately, I don't have high quality in either"

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    WOW they look super.

    The bar just gets higher and higher to keep up with you guys.

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    Skew? Are you supposed to turn with that? I thought it was to cut sandpaper!

    Nice boxes!

    Bob
    Spinning is good on a lathe, not good in a Miata.

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    Dominick,
    I'm glad you didn't give up too. They look great. I love the Ambrosia.
    John
    I could cry for the time I've wasted, but thats a waste of time and tears.

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    Very nice, Dominic. Isn't it funny how these little buggers can sometimes be more challenging than the big ones?
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