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  1. 01-29-2006, 2:38 PM #1
    Mark Cothren
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    Hackberry Box

    Thanks to Big Mike for encouraging (nagging) me to try one of these. I watched Raffan's video (thanks Dennis) and also recently bought Raffan's book per Mike's recommendation.

    First box for me, so nothing but simplicity in the form. It was fun and I plan to do more of these.

    4" wide... 3-1/2" tall...


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  3. 01-29-2006, 2:48 PM #2
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    That is very nice Mark. Simple effective design I think. The wood is pretty cool too!

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  4. 01-29-2006, 2:59 PM #3
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    Mark,

    Fantastic first box! I too am being influenced by Mike's boxes and drawn in that direction along with pens. I may finally be starting to settle into my calling on the lathe. Was Raffan's video fairly helpful. I have one of his other DVD's and find it more show (offy) and tell than teaching. A little fast paced is a better word. He is good at what he does and there is no argument there, just need to slow him down a little.

    Thanks for sharing your box with us.
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  5. 01-29-2006, 3:21 PM #4
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    Mark that is very nice for a first box. Hope mine turns out that good. Beautiful work.
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  6. 01-29-2006, 3:32 PM #5
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    Mark, it looks terrific. I think I better get busy as you seem to have a knack for sure! I love the wood and I like the way you got your grain aligned. Nicely done. I hope you have another in the works!
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  7. 01-29-2006, 4:26 PM #6
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    Matk, you did an excellent job. First rate for sure. You done yourself proud . Glad it didn't explode on you !!!
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  8. 01-29-2006, 5:16 PM #7
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    Nice First box Mark!
    Beautiful wood and nice work on the bottom!
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  9. 01-29-2006, 6:31 PM #8
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    Super box, Mark.

    Gotta love Hackberry, too.

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  10. 01-29-2006, 8:00 PM #9
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    Looks great to me Mark. Everything lines up real nice.

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    Good job Mark!! I like it a lot!
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  12. 01-29-2006, 9:24 PM #11
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    Mark that's a real nice box. Very nice for your 1st box!!
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  13. 01-29-2006, 9:38 PM #12
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    Great job Mark!
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  14. 01-29-2006, 10:11 PM #13
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    Thanks everybody!

    Bob, I liked the video. It's fast-paced for sure - so lots of rewinding for me... I would recommend the book over the video if you're only going with one of them. Just my opinion.

    Mike, I don't have one going yet... but will soon... this was fun!
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  15. 01-29-2006, 11:38 PM #14
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    Very nice box there Mark!!!!! Just so happens....I made my very first attemp at making a turned box this weekend.....but it didn't come out as nice as yours did. Congrats Buddy!!!!

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  16. 01-29-2006, 11:42 PM #15
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    Yup. I'm with Dennis. Except I've probably tried to turn my first box at least a dozen times. And they kept getting worse. One of these days.....
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