a bevy of boxes

[Thom Sturgill]

A few days before Christmas the LOML came to me with a list of six ladies in the extended 'family' and asked if I could turn something for them. I had some 3x3x6 stock so I turned six boxes. then she came to me with another request - another box. They were all wrapped before I got pictures, so I managed to get a few when they were unwrapped!
248986248987Cherry with a sliver lovers knot inlayed, for my middle son's Fiance.

248988248989Maple for a grand-daughter
248990248991Cherry for a nephew's Fiance
248992248993Black Walnut, about 4"diameter for my daughter

The others got away...

[Bernie Weishapl]

Beautiful Thom. I do like that second one.

[Thomas Canfield]

Nice selection of boxes. You make it look easy. I'm interested if you have "popping" lids and also your finish. It also looks like the last one, walnut, was cross grain, and if so, did you have any issue with fit and expansion?

[Thom Sturgill]

Thanks Bernie, that is one of my favorites, it was a fun practice with the d-way beading tool. I kind of prefer the third, the other three (that got away) were all rather plain. the first was kind of a challenge with the inlay.

Thomas, I've made enough of these lately, what with doing a demo for the club, that I usually have no problem getting a popping lid, but often sand it to loosen them at the request of the recipient or if the recipient is elderly. These are finished with a light coat of walnut oil and then Beall buffed and REN waxed. I would normally use lacquer but did not have time. Yes the Walnut is cross grain, but is kiln dried stock so there should be little problem. I made the top a little loose on that one too.

[Leo Van Der Loo]

Nice work Thom, they are all unique and nice looking boxes :)

[Jim Burr]

You are a busy man Thom!! All those are great! Boxes are so much fun...good to make a few to keep those skills up.

[Mike Peace]

All beautiful boxes, Thom.

[Lori Kleinberg]

Love all the boxes, Thom.