Okay, I've got a lot of things going on in this box. First I wanted to give my copper pipe to sheet another go. I think I'm getting the hang of it! This is easier than the first time! I like the finished project. My only do-over would be the green paint.
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This is actually the second box I made this weekened. The first one came out great, but I had a major allergic reaction to it. So much that I had to toss the wood and wait a day to get back in the shop to make a second. As good warning, some woods are more prone to this than others... So I ended up using my leftover from my wine barrel blank . As such the shop smelled strongly of wine during most of the build. I suppose I can pretend that is the reason for me acting a bit silly on film! The copper was just a 1" copper pipe from the hardware store. Cut open, pounded flat and heated with a torch. I also got to try mixing epoxy with coffee grounds. I helped fill some gaps in my copper inlay, and also smelled quite nice. Although I forgot to film it, I did spray the box with two coats of lacquer. I guess I just got a little ahead of myself! Thanks!
I recently made some lift lid boxes. I really like this style of box. The boxes are 3" in all dimensions. That equals about 2 inches of useable space inside. Perfect for jewelry or a small treasure, that needs safe keeping! Both of the cedar boxes sold a the craft show, but I still have all the rest. Walnut, Oak, Maple and Cedar. With contrasting tops and miter keys. Finished with wipe on poly All in a row
A couple of recent boxes. The first is turned from walnut firewood. I love saving pieces from the fireplace. It's quite fulfilling to give them new life. SOLD Shallow Walnut. 4"in diameter 1 3/4 high. Wipe on poly. The second is sycamore. I had a mistake on the top of the Sycamore, so I added an inset of Walnut. I think it worked out rather well. SOLD Sycamore & Walnut. 2" in diameter 4" high. Wipe on poly Sycamore & Walnut. With lid closed
A simple maple box from a fallen tree branch. Branch wood looks great as an endgrain box. I'm not sure how it will hold up. SOLD About 3 1/2 inches high With a cool knot that I had to CA in place About 2 1/2 at widest part A blurry picture of the bottom with a little skew work