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  1. 05-04-2007, 6:12 AM #1
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    Walnut Box

    When I decided to learn how to turn, I wanted to make boxes. Ive made quite a few and enjoy giving them to folks. I try to make them feel good when held. Its gratifying to watch someone pick up a box and smile. This one is Black Walnut, 3x2", danish oil, buffed. It was a birthday present for my daughter.

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  3. 05-04-2007, 8:31 AM #2
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    Beautiful work Tom! Love the form, grain and detail around the rim. Very nice work!
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  4. 05-04-2007, 10:08 AM #3
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    Tom, another beautiful box. I'm about to try my first one. I've done bowls, pens and 1 HF and am about ready to try a box. Wish me luck. I am located just about the same distance south of I-70 as you are but about 50 miles west. Have a sister in Centerville OH.
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  5. 05-04-2007, 10:27 AM #4
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    Very nice Tom. The grain match on the top and bottom show a lot of attention to detail.
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  6. 05-04-2007, 11:27 AM #5
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    Beautiful piece.
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  7. 05-04-2007, 1:38 PM #6
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    Tom very nice .How big is it? I'm about to make a few boxes hope they are as nice as yours.
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  8. 05-04-2007, 1:59 PM #7
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    That is one beautiful box!!!! Great detail, shape, and finish! You did an awesome job... I'm sure your granddaughters gonna love it!!
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  9. 05-04-2007, 2:01 PM #8
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    Tom that is a beauty. I really like the form and of course the walnut. Nice job.
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  10. 05-04-2007, 2:26 PM #9
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    Great job Tom !! Form, finish and grain match all hit the mark !!
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  11. 05-04-2007, 4:37 PM #10
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    Thanks for all the kinds words!!!

    Boxes are fun to do. Raffen gives pretty good instruction on the various steps involved. I think they are good training for alots of things. They teach precision, scraper and skew control.

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  12. 05-04-2007, 5:08 PM #11
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    Tom:

    That noise you're hearing is a STANDING OVATION!

    Simply lovely. I KNOW she loves it.

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  13. 05-04-2007, 6:04 PM #12
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    That's just awesome!!! It really needs to be added to my collection.
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  14. 05-04-2007, 7:22 PM #13
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    Dang!!!!That's one niiiiiice box Mr.Tom!!
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  15. 05-04-2007, 9:27 PM #14
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    Great job. Like the way you lined up the grain.
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  16. 05-06-2007, 1:05 AM #15
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    Tom making boxes is the one thing that I also want to do. That is one heck of a box you made. I want to see more.
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