Box

[Bernie Weishapl]

Well my nephew wanted to come over and spend the afternoon with his uncle. He said he wanted to watch me turn something. So we got a hickory box blank out which had been drying 1 1/2 months. It is 3" tall and 2 1/2" in diameter. He did the inside but wanted me to finish the outside. He did pretty well for his first time ever seeing a lathe. I finished it with EEE and lacquer. He wanted the wire burn in the two groves I turned and on the finale. Yes it does say Big B on the bottom. He signed it and that is what he has called me since he was little. He just graduated high school. Had a lot of fun and a good time with him this afternoon.

[Corey Hallagan]

You guys did great Big B! Nice job, I like the shape and your burn line placement. Finial looks great too!

Corey

[Barry Stratton]

Exceelent story and heirloom BOX. This is what sweet memories are made of - good one Bernie, well done!!!!

[Ernie Nyvall]

That's a good story Big B and a fine looking box... something I'd keep forever.

Ernie

[Mark Cothren]

Looks great to me! Congrats!

[Henry C. Gernhardt, III]

Great box there, Bernie, you and your nephew have done well! Now the next question---has he been sucked into the vortex yet? :)

[Christopher K. Hartley]

Very nice Bernie, I really like the form on this one.:)

[Michael Stafford]

Big B, not only is that a fine looking little box but that is a fine way to spend an afternoon with a young man. As a matter of a fact I don't know of anything more valuable than spending quality time with a child. Big B you are the man!:D

[Dick Parr]

Very nice Bernie, that's a great looking box. Job well done.;)

[Bernie Weishapl]

Thanks for the kind replies. He is a good kid and I enjoy being around him alot. I think after yesterday the bug has bit him. My sister called last night and said Big B told him he could have the small Delta lathe when he finished college and found a place of his own. He told her since he was only 30 miles away going to school that I told him he could come over anytime and turn if he wanted. I told my wife and she thought that was pretty cool. I told her I would have to keep watch for another lathe maybe a used 1442 or 1642 to replace it. She just grinned.:p Anyway had a lot of fun.

[Bruce Shiverdecker]

Very nice JOINT EFFORT. You both can be proud of the results.

Bruce

[Tom Sherman]

EXcellent piece Bernie, Great story also. I have at least two sons (Grown) that are somewhat interested in turning but are somewhat intimidated by the whirling wood at some point that will pass. Great job.

[Bob Noles]

Another outstanding piece Bernie and the nephew could not find a better or more talented mentor.

[Keith Burns]

Great colabration box Bernie:) :) Ya'all both did a fine job:) :)

[Dennis Peacock]

Looks real good Bernie!!!! I really like the grain patterns in that box. Sure is purdy!!!:cool:

[George Conklin]

That's a nice box, Bernie. And a great story to go along with it!

Now... Who's in possession of that fine little keepsake;) ?

[Bernie Weishapl]

Thanks again. Dennis it sure did turn out pretty with the grain. The lid grain matchs the body. It turned out great. I hope to get him back again and do a little turning with him. I have to go help my sister lay wood flooring tomorrow. She said he just can't quit talking about his turning.

[Steve Ash]

Bernie, great story and time well spent. It is always gratifying teaching someone new how to do something and it sounds like you made a lasting impression on this young man. I want to try turning something like that real soon and was wondering if you'd like to adopt another "nephew"?

[Curt Fuller]

That's a nice little box and a great story Bernie. Every kid should be so lucky to have such great family!

[Doug Thompson]

Good kid, great story, outstanding box and the best part you had fun. A lathe after college...darn right.

You done good...

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Outstanding project and box! I like the grain in the hickory. Is it hard to turn Bernie?