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We had a presentation from the Beads of Courage people back in January. This will be my contribution. Mahogany and Curly Eucalyptus with a (yet to be turned) African Blackwood knob. Turning is pretty much done other than the knob, mostly just sanding and finishing left. I've left a ring in the base that I'm thinking of making into 3 or 5 feet.
Jason
Last edited by Jason Clark2; 03-03-2013 at 9:56 PM.
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Please continue with the pictures as you go!
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I decided to redo the lid. They're supposed to be a loose fit because these go to little kids but the first lid was way too loose for my taste. I also turned the knob out of African Blackwood and have everything a good sanding and some oil. Now only the bottom is left.
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You're getting there Jason. I like the knob on the lid..... Jerry (in Tucson)
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Nice looking box for a great cause!!
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Well done Jason, this is on my to do list in the near future. Cudos to you for doing this.
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Very nice really like the wood combo. Very nice box for a very deserving cause.
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Done!
I decided to change plans and go for a completely different base. I intended to carve some feet out of the wood I left behind but opted to turn it into an integral bead instead. This was much easier than carving feet and much faster too. I also think the shape of the bead echoes the rolled rim of the body. A vacuum chuck gives full access to the entire bottom.
Woods are Mahogany for the body, Curly Eucalyptus for the lid, and African Blackwood for the knob (2 piece).
Jason
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Looks great Jason! That should make some little kid very happy and it looks like it will hold a large collection of beads! I still have to get mine turned.
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Very nice job.
How do you participate in the Beads of Courage program? It's something I'm very interested in doing.
Thank you,
Rodney
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Really nice project for a great cause. Well done, Jason.
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We're lucky because the headquarters is down in Tucson, just a couple hours south. We had a representative from the organization come to our January meeting and give a short presentation.
The guidelines are pretty straightforward:
http://www.beadsofcourage.org/pages/woodworkers.htm
We'll be collecting them from our members for the next couple of months and to encourage participation we'll have a raffle for all those that made a donation. I'm hoping that we can have a couple dozen members participate.
Jason
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Jason, a great looking box for a wonderful cause. Good job!
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Jason I have a question, I am going to start one tomorrow do you sign the bottom as you would on most things you make. Or would that be considered bad form?
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I haven't signed mine yet but I'm planning to sign my name, my Club's name, the date, and Beads of Courage.
Jason
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