Leopardwood Segmented Box

[Keith Burns]

I've been busy with things other than turning but did complete this box. It is segmented leopardwood and Ebony. There are 98 pieces plus veneers and the ebony finial. The foot is ebony with the same veneers as the top. Measures 3-1/2" dia. x 6-1/4" overall height. Finished with antique oil and buffed. Comments and critiques are welcome.

[Don Carter]

Keith:
This is one beautiful box! I love the color combo and your signature finial is great. Thanks for showing it here.

[Bill Mitchel]

Wow! that looks great. I like the detail at the botom of the black rim.

[Mark Hix]

I see alot of stuff on here that I like and then there are those that make me go OH! YEA!

I really like this one.

[John W Dixon]

That has a very elegant look to it. Nice job.

John

[Bernie Weishapl]

Keith that is a beautiful box. I really like the shape and finial.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Beautifully done Keith! Very nice color contrast between the woods! Joinery has to be close to perfect as I can not see any joints at all! Nice form - really like the small rise where the top and finial meet! Your black finial gives everything a delicate and classy look!

As always, beautiful work! Thanks for sharing!

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Keith........another very elegant Burns! Nicely done. The activity of the leopardwood is nicely balanced by the simplicity of the ebony. Great finish..gorgeous wood....nice contrast between the woods and the form is fantastic.

[Mark Placek]

I've been busy with things other than turning.

Keith, Wonderful turning!

I know the feeling of being to busy to turn.
I have 7 bowl blanks ready to go if I could only find the time to finish them.

[Bill Bolen]

What an elegant box. Your choice of woods coul not have been more perfect for your chosen form...Bill..

[Jim Kountz]

One fine looking box. Excellent wood and form.
Well done!!

[alex carey]

Keith, everything you make is awesome and this is no exception. Love the shape and love the finial, it works perfectly.

[Don Eddard]

Superb, signature work, Keith.

[Keith Burns]

Thanks guys, I appreciate your taking the time to comment !

[Mike Golka]

Wow!! That's a beauty.

[Doug Reesor]

Very impressive work!

[Joshua Dinerstein]

Wow! That is awesome. Nicely done! I love the contrast in the wood grain and color. Excellent work.

Joshua

[BILL DONAHUE]

Keith, Didn't Bob Dylan do a song about this box?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZUwgvF7cXs&feature=related

[Ron Bontz]

Stunning. I would love to be able to make things like that.:)

[jack richington]

delightful

[Chris Rae]

Beautiful, lovely form!! Top class work!

[Dewey Torres]

Love it Keith...and BTW I enjoyed your collaboration article in the AAW magazine!

[Brian McInturff]

Keith,
That is an outstanding piece. Beautiful!! One question, what's the wall thickness. From the pic it looks really thin. But then I thought it was a much larger piece until I read the dimensions. That finial design is quickly becoming your trademark.

[Keith Burns]

Thanks again for the comments.

Brian the walls are about 1/8" if I remember correctly.

Bill, that made me laugh, thanks.

Dewey, thats for the comments and especially on the article.

In case anybody is interested, this box is ine the EOG Auction at the AAW Symposium. Wish I could be there but I can't.