Beads of Courage box (WIP - Now complete)

[Jason Clark2]

We had a presentation from the Beads of Courage people back in January. This will be my contribution. Mahogany and Curly Eucalyptus with a (yet to be turned) African Blackwood knob. Turning is pretty much done other than the knob, mostly just sanding and finishing left. I've left a ring in the base that I'm thinking of making into 3 or 5 feet.
Jason

[Brian Kent]

Please continue with the pictures as you go!

[Jason Clark2]

I decided to redo the lid. They're supposed to be a loose fit because these go to little kids but the first lid was way too loose for my taste. I also turned the knob out of African Blackwood and have everything a good sanding and some oil. Now only the bottom is left.

[Jerry Marcantel]

You're getting there Jason. I like the knob on the lid..... Jerry (in Tucson)

[Richard Madden]

Nice looking box for a great cause!!

[Timothy Mann]

Well done Jason, this is on my to do list in the near future. Cudos to you for doing this.

[Harry Robinette]

Very nice really like the wood combo. Very nice box for a very deserving cause.

[Jason Clark2]

Done!


I decided to change plans and go for a completely different base. I intended to carve some feet out of the wood I left behind but opted to turn it into an integral bead instead. This was much easier than carving feet and much faster too. I also think the shape of the bead echoes the rolled rim of the body. A vacuum chuck gives full access to the entire bottom.

Woods are Mahogany for the body, Curly Eucalyptus for the lid, and African Blackwood for the knob (2 piece).

Jason

[Kathy Marshall]

Looks great Jason! That should make some little kid very happy and it looks like it will hold a large collection of beads! I still have to get mine turned.

[Rodney Walker]

Very nice job.
How do you participate in the Beads of Courage program? It's something I'm very interested in doing.
Thank you,
Rodney

[bob svoboda]

Really nice project for a great cause. Well done, Jason.

[Jason Clark2]

We're lucky because the headquarters is down in Tucson, just a couple hours south. We had a representative from the organization come to our January meeting and give a short presentation.

The guidelines are pretty straightforward:
http://www.beadsofcourage.org/pages/woodworkers.htm

We'll be collecting them from our members for the next couple of months and to encourage participation we'll have a raffle for all those that made a donation. I'm hoping that we can have a couple dozen members participate.

Jason

[Michael Stafford]

Jason, a great looking box for a wonderful cause. Good job!

[Timothy Mann]

Jason I have a question, I am going to start one tomorrow do you sign the bottom as you would on most things you make. Or would that be considered bad form?

[Jason Clark2]

I haven't signed mine yet but I'm planning to sign my name, my Club's name, the date, and Beads of Courage.

Jason

[Steve bellinger]

256230Jason that's a really cool box. When i made mine i signed it. Not sure if you remember it but here's a pic. i plan on making some more, just havn't had time lately. Need to make the time.

[Rodney Walker]

Jason, thanks for the link. I have it saved to my bookmarks.
Rodney