First "winged" project....Lidded box

[Rob Boesem]

I think we newbies want to try a little bit of everything, or at least I do. :)

I decided to try something "winged". This lidded box is a little over 4" tall and 5" across. My wife and I both love things with Asian design, so that's the direction I took this.....

Spalted, white birch base with Black walnut top.................

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v466/jockeydeuce/IMG_7911_zps74c753f0.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v466/jockeydeuce/IMG_7913_zps5bd3daf9.jpg

[Brian Kent]

And did you destroy your fingers, finish sanding after turning, or do some other option I am not aware of?:rolleyes:

[Nathan Clark]

Bowl and top look great! I just don't think they belong together.

[Thom Sturgill]

Afraid I agree with Nathan, though I would have likes to see the edges of the top thinner.

Not sure what shape it would go with on that scale, maybe a square box 7-8" that was inverted to the top.

[Vicki Hayden]

I'm a total newbie, but I love the contrast of light and dark and think they compliment each other beautifully. I love the asian flair you gave this piece and too me it's absolutely gorgeous.

[Rob Boesem]

And did you destroy your fingers, finish sanding after turning, or do some other option I am not aware of?:rolleyes:

I was able to "power sand" a lot of it....Hand sanding is pretty much mandatory on the corners....You certainly have to be aware of where everything is while tuning. :)

Nathan and Thom....Your thoughts are appreciated....I do agree that there are some scale issues. I like the top and may move it to a new taller piece....I've only been turning for about 5 months so my "eye" for these things isn't as honed as some of you.

I'm glad you like it, Vicki! :)