Walnut/Persimmon Box

[Chris DiCiaccio]

Well, this is the second one of these. I was hoping the camera would show the purple tones in the walnut, which is very interesting, but it didn't. I need to practice my camera skills.

<img src="http://members.aol.com/woodwk/2walperbx1.jpg">
<img src="http://members.aol.com/woodwk/2walperbx2.jpg">
<img src="http://members.aol.com/woodwk/2walperbx3.jpg">

[John Miliunas]

Very well done, Chris! :) Great job on all the detail, from the splines, placement of the "flame" on the front and down to that cool handle! :) Any more info on finish and/or how the inside is finished? :cool:

[Chris DiCiaccio]

Thanks for the comments. The lid just sits on a rabbeted ledge. It is all open inside, nothing fancy. Finish is two coats of lacquer.

[Michael Stafford]

Nice box, Chris. I like the combination of materials and the simplicity. I seem to be able to see some purple tones in the 3rd picture or maybe it is just my rose colored glasses... An attractive box...

[John Olson]

I too can see some purple in the third picture. Keep making those boxes.

[Kent Cori]

Nice job Chris! I too like the splines and handle. How did you form the handle?

[Chris DiCiaccio]

Thanks for the comments. The handle is made of two pieces. The top triangle is cut on the bandsaw, then glued to the bottom block. Then I used the spindle sander and free-handed the curves on the botton and top ends. Hope that is clear enough. Have a great day.

[Christopher Pine]

I too have seen walnut that has the purple tone to it. Was this walnut by chance air dried? SOme air dried walnut I acquired a while back was full of this purple of which you speak. Nice Box!

[Chris Padilla]

Mmmm, air-dried walnut.... Nice, Chris, but the handle is a little, uh, crooked I think. It can get slippery with glue sometimes...no problem--it happens to the best of us! ;)

[Michael Ballent]

I was actually given some walnut that was air dried some time ago and it had that purple hue. Very nice stuff, but very tough to find out the desert.

[Chris DiCiaccio]

Thanks for the comments guys!

Christopher: Actually this is a piece of "kiln dried" Walnut. I bought a piece about 36" long and this is the second piece I have used for a box top.

Chris: I knew you would notice that, but I was hoping you wouldn't mention it. Anyway, swiveling your computer 45 deg should clear it up. :)

[Chris Padilla]

Ah, yes, that is better!! :)