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  1. 03-18-2006, 1:07 PM #1
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    A new box form....at least for me

    I have been working on new box shapes for my flat grain boxes and documenting the steps in turning them for a little project I am working on.

    Here is one that turned out okay I thought made from cherry and about 4 1/2" in diameter and 2 3/4" tall.

    Polished up like glass, you gotta love the way that fine grained cherry does that. Only problem is one little knot that I uncovered in the lid that mars it a little.
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  3. 03-18-2006, 1:11 PM #2
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    Very nice Mike. Just wish we hade chery around here--maple too.
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    Mike ....beautiful box!.........the knot just gives a little more character to what already had a lot of character!
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  5. 03-18-2006, 1:22 PM #4
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    I like the wood, design, and how you have combined the 2.
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  6. 03-18-2006, 1:32 PM #5
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    very nice!! if you don't mind I will try to copy it?
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  7. 03-18-2006, 1:47 PM #6
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    Hey, if we wanted plastic, we would have bought plastic. knots are what sets it off from factory/plastic stuff.

    Nice box. almost big enough for my life savings
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  8. 03-18-2006, 2:06 PM #7
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    Hey, Mike. I like it. I really do, a lot.

    And that little knot is just fine. Think of it this way - in a very subtle way, it draws attention to the fact that the rest of the wood is drop dead gorgeous.
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  9. 03-18-2006, 2:18 PM #8
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    Very nice again Mr Boxmaster sir! Yup...I'd call that knot a Beauty Mark.
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  10. 03-18-2006, 4:02 PM #9
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    Very nice box Mike. Every time you post one it gives me some idea's. Like Cecil wish we had cherry and maple around here.
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  11. 03-18-2006, 4:47 PM #10
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    Mr. Box Master strikes again!
    Awesome wood and finish, Beautiful piece Big Mike!
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  12. 03-18-2006, 5:07 PM #11
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    I really like the subtle ogee in the lid Mike, a very nice detail. I love that killer finish also!
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  13. 03-18-2006, 5:17 PM #12
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    Even with the diversity of form, I still recognize this as your work, Mike. That's a good thing and not many turners exhibit the quality. Nice piece! I really like it.
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  14. 03-18-2006, 5:43 PM #13
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    Thank you all for the nice comments, always nice to hear.

    George, I doubt seriously that someone hasn't done this shape or something similar before so I sure don't have a copyright on it. Flatter me, turn a million of 'em.
    Big Mike

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  15. 03-18-2006, 5:55 PM #14
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    Hey Mike, that is fantastic! That thing shines like glass! I really like that form, too! A great shape!



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    Yup...I'd call that knot a Beauty Mark.
    Why thanks, John. I'm flattered...
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  16. 03-18-2006, 6:33 PM #15
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    Ok Mike I showed my wife this box and she say's she wants one exactly like it, with the knot! Very nice box.
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