Redwood burl pill box....

[Michael Stafford]

I had this little piece of redwood burl that I had been saving until I could figure out what to do with it. So I decided to make a little pill box. A pill box is supposed to be used for storing pills:rolleyes: in your purse or pocket so the lid has to fit securely yet still be removable. Ideally the lid should be threaded on but I am light years from threading boxes.

This sure did turn out to be a pretty piece of wood. I love the color and the figure. What was interesting is that the burl eyes continue all the way through the wood as evidenced by the pattern on the lid of the box where I ended up splitting the eyes.

This box is light as a feather and is 1 1/2" tall and 2 1/2" in diameter. I included pictures from both "sides" so you could see the burl eyes on the opposite side.

[George Conklin]

I am amazed everytime I see your boxes, Mike. Very nice indeed:) .

[Jim Becker]

Nice! The redwood burl looks outstanding in this simple form, Mike. Great choice!

[Corey Hallagan]

Man I always look forward to seeing these boxes! Another beauty, it looks great Mike!

Corey

[Keith Burns]

Very nice Big Mike. You always bring out the best in a piece of wood. Great job:) :) :)

[Ed Scolforo]

Yep, another winner, Mike, and in my favorite wood.
Ed

[Mark Cothren]

Now you're just showin' off....:cool: :rolleyes: ;) :D

Looks great Mike!!!

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Big Mike.......beautiful box! You are the MAN when it comes to boxes!

[John Hart]

I sure like that Redwood Burl Mike!!! You did a great job with it. I know what you mean about the weight....Redwood doesn't weigh anything as far as I can tell. :)

[Bernie Weishapl]

Big Mike you did it again. Box looks awesome. Nice wood and finish.

[Frank Chaffee]

Michael,
That box is wonderful.

You obviously revere wood, and it yields willingly to your tools.

Frank

[Michael Stafford]

Frank, I do revere wood, I love to work as many different woods as I can. Now to say that it yields willingly is a bit of an overstatement. Most of the time it fights me all the way through the finishing process...:p :D

Thank you for the nice compliments. I do appreciate them.

[Bruce Shiverdecker]

Looks Super, Frank.

Bruce

[John Miliunas]

Big Mike, if it were anything less than gorgeous, I'd suspect it was something which came out of my shop! :rolleyes: :o Great job, as always and you really struck paydirt with that beautiful burl! Well done, Sir! :) :cool:

[Dick Parr]

WOW, that is one pretty box Mike. Wonderful job.

[Jim Ketron]

Beautiful Box Big Mike!
The wood is Awesome!

[Henry C. Gernhardt, III]

Gorgeous piece, Mike. We never did hear---how well does the lid fit?

[Michael Stafford]

Henry, as always, the lid fits like a dream....;) Actually it fits securely but comes off without a struggle.

[Mike Ramsey]

beautiful!!