Koa, first piece

[Tom Potter]

This is from a piece of Koa from Hawaii. About 7" x 4", sanded to 400, blo, then wipe on poly. I found that applying the wipe-on poly after putting the piece back on the lathe, then spinning at a low speed, there is less lint or dust that lingers.

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[Jim Burr]

Good sized HF Tom...finish looks good and the lid looks like it fits well

[Tim Thiebaut]

Tom this is a very nice box, I really like how you made that lid to, very nice! And that is a beautiful piece of wood, I have never had the pleasure of turning koa yet maybe someday.

[Keith E Byrd]

Very nice Tom - the koa looks really good and I like the lid style.

[John Hart]

Beautiful piece, Tom. The surface that it's sitting on gives it the illusion that it is a miniature piece. Koa is great wood. It happens to be my favorite.

[John Keeton]

That sure has a wonderful color - nice work!

[Steve Schlumpf]

Nice work Tom! Pretty wood and I like how you softened all the exterior edges.

[Baxter Smith]

Pretty wood and a nice looking box!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Really nice lidded HF. Wood is really nice and like the form.

[David E Keller]

Nicely done. Koa is a favorite of mine, too. Looks like you lucked into a nice little bit of curl on that chunk as well.