No 40 - Quilted BoxElder Display Dish

[James Combs]

Turn this set last week. The BoxElder was still a little wet so I had some movement problems with the dish but it still looks good as a decorator piece. The demitasse is very thin walled <1/16" and it broke once, quick fix with CA. I think I will chuck it back up again and return the upper edge. There is still a small chip-out in it.

These two pics show some of the movement of the dish. You have to look edge on to notice it though.
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It looks great in it's display stand.
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Stats:
Material = BoxElder
Diameter = 8"
Height = 1"
Finish = Two coats of satin WOP (Didn't like it so lightly sanded and added third coat of gloss WOP)


This is the matching demitasse
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Stats:
Material = BoxElder (the cup blank was very punky so I stabilized it with Cactus Juice)
Diameter Cup = 2-3/8"
Height = 2.5"
Diameter Saucer = 4-1/8"
Height = 3/8"
Finish = Three coats of Gloss WOP

Here they are together.
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Edit: It is probably obvious but I thought I would mention it anyway - The cup and saucer are one piece.

C&C Welcomed.

[Dennis Ford]

That is some beautiful work, the wood is very nice also.

[Steve Vaughan]

WOW! That's gorgeous wood right there! Very well done, sir!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Wow those are beauties James. That is some pretty wood for sure.

[John Keeton]

Nice work, JD, from some very nice wood!

On the WOP, if you intend to buff the pieces, the satin WOP will buff out to a very nice gloss. The reason I use it over the gloss is because it seems to go on a little more level for me. I usually wet sand the final coat, or the next to the final coat depending on the appearance after sanding. So, up to that point, the gloss issue is not relevant. The satin could present a clarity issue if one uses many coats of finish, though, and that is always a consideration.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Nice work on everything James!! Beautiful wood, forms and finish! You have definitely got the thin part of turning down well!!

[Montgomery Scott]

Why do you call it quilted? There certainly is no quilt figure in the wood.

[David E Keller]

Looks good, JD! The curl and color in that platter piece is fantastic!

[James Combs]

Why do you call it quilted? There certainly is no quilt figure in the wood.

I am not really up to speed on wood figure:o, maybe I meant "curly",:rolleyes: what ever you call it, I call it absolutely gorgeous. ;)

[charlie knighton]

very nice, James, the plate is outstanding

[Jim Burr]

That gets a big WOW! The finish is beautiful, a little glossy for me, but with these forms, it sure works! Very well done JD!

[Donny Lawson]

Beautiful work. I love Box Elder.

[Roger Chandler]

Purdy, purdy, purdy, JD! I can certainly see the "curl" in the grain............nicely done!

[John Beaver]

I think I will chuck it back up again and return the upper edge. There is still a small chip-out in it.

I think you are risking losing the entire piece if you try to return the upper edge. As small as it is, there is no longer any support for the rim and it has probably moved a little already. I would recommend some hand sanding to clean up the chip's.

The wood on the platter is beautiful.

[Jon Nuckles]

Love the color and figure in the plate. Nice job on all the pieces.

[Mark Hubl]

Nice James. The platter is really striking. I love box elder, and this is a great piece.

[James Combs]

Thanks to everyone for your comments. Much appreciated.


... I would recommend some hand sanding to clean up the chip's.

The wood on the platter is beautiful.

Thanks John, an excellent idea, should have thought of that myself. A good flat sanding block and a few rotations should fix it.