Cherry Lidded Box

[Bernie Weishapl]

Well here is the second lidded finial box I made. It is cherry with walnut base and finial. I like this one better. I still have some designs in mind. It is 8 3/4" tall and 3" at the widest. It has a couple of coats of shellac 1 lb cut put on while on the lathe and then 3 coats of lacquer. I like the base better on this one.

[steven carter]

Bernie,

Very nice, I like the proportions, the form and the finish. Well done!

Steve

[Steve Schlumpf]

Nice work Bernie! When comparing the two - I do like the simplicity of the new pedestal. You did a nice job maintaining the curve of the hollow form into the lid. Great wood combination and a really nice finish!

Hope your week is going well! Keep up the good work!

[Peter Lamb]

You should be very proud of this effort. The form and balance of the components is wonderful.
Thank you for sharing.
Peter

[Tony De Masi]

Very nice work Bernie. I agree that this one flows a bit better than your first one. Love the wood combo too.


Tony

[charlie knighton]

very nice...

[David Christopher]

Bernie, very nice...I like both of them but like everyone else I like this one the best

[Clarence Sears]

Beautiful work, Bernie. The proportions work nicely - and a I particulary like the finial and the way you tied the body into the base:D.

[Mike Golka]

Great looking box Bernie, LOML doesn't like finials but what does she know.

[Jeff Nicol]

Bernie, Another fine job, the woods go together well, asthe cherry darkens it might lose some of its contrast but that is O.K.

Jeff

[Bill Bolen]

Although I liked your first one this is a much improved version. The piece just seems to flow better. Love the way you have attached the form to the base. If I can make a further suggestion you might want to skinny the finial down a bit more. Heigth looks pretty good though. Great job Bernie...Bill...

[Don Carter]

Bernie:
Great job on both, but I do like this one even better. The lid really does fit the curve of the piece. Love the wood match. One of these days, maybe, I can try one.;)

All the best.

Don

[Paul Douglass]

That is awfully pretty. You got it down, I think.

[Kirk Miller]

You did yourself proud on that one Bernie.......I like the combination of wood on it

[Steve Campbell]

Just when I thought you couldn't get any better you go and do this one. I love it Bernie.

Steve

[Bernie Weishapl]

Thanks for all the comments. I have taken some notes and am going to study some of the suggestions. I agree with Bill that I really think the finial should be slightly shorter and a little more delicate. Thanks for all the suggestions. It is appreciated. Will try to keep improving as that is the name of the game.

[Jeff Luedloff]

great job, beautiful finish and i nice fit with the finial

[Rusty Smith]

Very nice work Bernie.

[Skip Spaulding]

Looks great Bernie, very nice!