Hickory Dickory Box....

[Michael Stafford]

Here is a little turned end grain box made from some very hard hickory that challenged my tool sharpening ability. It was so hard that when I was hollowing the body of the box the shavings were hot coming off the gouge.

This box is 2 3/4" in diameter and 3 1/4" tall. I am posting it showing all sides in a composite picture. I have been having fun using this new GIMP software.

[Gary Max]

Another great looking box Mike. I bet you could sell them as fast as they come off the lathe.

[Jim Becker]

Excellent, Mike. I really like that one, including the nice straight grain that compliments the form.

[Bruce Shiverdecker]

I call it "EYE CANDY".........just lovely!

Bruce

[Carole Valentine]

Beautiful box! Doncha just love it when the shavings feel like hot coals?:D WHat is GIMP? Gonna have to google that one.

[Mark Singer]

Excellent again!!! Wonderful design!!!

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Beautiful form, finish and wood!

[Kenneth George]

Well Mike, I know I don’t post here like I should be but I do read this forum a lot. I have to say that you have come a long way and that box is great! So from one box maker to another, Great Work!

[John Hart]

I'm a ways off from attempting a box. Yours sure are inspiring Mike. Very nice. Doesn't that heat just make you feel alive??:rolleyes:

[Ernie Nyvall]

Man you do a nice job on boxes Michael. Have you written an article? I hope you document.

Ernie

[Jim Stastny]

Michael,

Great work! I love that grain.

[Don Henthorn Smithville, TX]

Nice figure and design, Mike. Boxes are really fun projects and you do them so well.