A new box form....at least for me

[Michael Stafford]

I have been working on new box shapes for my flat grain boxes and documenting the steps in turning them for a little project I am working on.;)

Here is one that turned out okay I thought made from cherry and about 4 1/2" in diameter and 2 3/4" tall.

Polished up like glass, you gotta love the way that fine grained cherry does that. Only problem is one little knot that I uncovered in the lid that mars it a little.

[Cecil Arnold]

Very nice Mike. Just wish we hade chery around here--maple too.

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Mike ....beautiful box!.........the knot just gives a little more character to what already had a lot of character!

[Glenn Hodges]

I like the wood, design, and how you have combined the 2.

[George Morris]

very nice!! if you don't mind I will try to copy it?

[Pat Salter]

Hey, if we wanted plastic, we would have bought plastic. knots are what sets it off from factory/plastic stuff.

Nice box. almost big enough for my life savings:rolleyes:

[Andy Hoyt]

Hey, Mike. I like it. I really do, a lot.

And that little knot is just fine. Think of it this way - in a very subtle way, it draws attention to the fact that the rest of the wood is drop dead gorgeous.

[John Hart]

Very nice again Mr Boxmaster sir! Yup...I'd call that knot a Beauty Mark.:)

[Bernie Weishapl]

Very nice box Mike. Every time you post one it gives me some idea's. Like Cecil wish we had cherry and maple around here.

[Jim Ketron]

Mr. Box Master strikes again!
Awesome wood and finish, Beautiful piece Big Mike!

[Travis Stinson]

I really like the subtle ogee in the lid Mike, a very nice detail. I love that killer finish also!:cool:

[Jim Becker]

Even with the diversity of form, I still recognize this as your work, Mike. That's a good thing and not many turners exhibit the quality. Nice piece! I really like it.

[Michael Stafford]

Thank you all for the nice comments, always nice to hear.

George, I doubt seriously that someone hasn't done this shape or something similar before so I sure don't have a copyright on it. Flatter me, turn a million of 'em.

[Mark Cothren]

Hey Mike, that is fantastic! That thing shines like glass! I really like that form, too! A great shape!




Yup...I'd call that knot a Beauty Mark.:)

Why thanks, John. I'm flattered...

[Jim Dunn]

Ok Mike I showed my wife this box and she say's she wants one exactly like it, with the knot! Very nice box.

[Corey Hallagan]

Another beauty Mike. I love that cherry and the shape!

Corey

[Keith Burns]

Another great one Big Mike. Great form and wonderful finish as usual.:) :)

[Ernie Nyvall]

Can't say much more than's already been said. Really nice Mike.

Ernie

[Joe Tonich]

:cool: :D :D

Sweet!!

[Dennis Peacock]

Good Morning Big Mike,

Out of all the boxes I've seen of yours....I think this one tops them all IMHO. I really love the shape to the bottome part of the box and the way you did the lid for it really sets it off. Very pretty and a most excellent form. :D :D