Lidded Box #3 - Splated Ash

[Corey Hallagan]

Well a week ago I did my first box. Here is number 3. I am enjoying these boxes for sure. Don't know why I waited so long to try it. Anyway.. this one is 1 7/8 inches in diameter and 3 1/4 inches tall. Spalted ash which I found in my bin and didn't realize it was spalted at first. Not heavily but adds some character. Finished in home brew tung oil varnish. Oh yeah, I almost forgot as this is the one I got the lid stuck on and had to make a call for help! I still ended up with a nice suction pop lid. This one is definitely Mike Stafford inspired! Thanks for looking.

Corey

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[Ken Fitzgerald]

Way to go Corey! Nice lidded box! So far.........I think I enjoy boxes the most though I have to admit.....when I find some local woods...I can't wait to try my hand at some more NEs! Keep those boxes and photos coming!

[Barry Stratton]

Well a week ago I did my first box. Don't know why I waited so long to try it.

You'll feel the same way about bowls once you give em a try. Still time to enter the NE contest........

That is beautiful Corey, really great job. That light spalt does spice up the ash.

[Tom Sherman]

Nice Ash Corey, oh and the box is cool.

[Christopher K. Hartley]

Great work Corey! Nice wood too!:)

[Michael Stafford]

Excellent Corey. I like the box and the finish a lot...One tool I have in my turning repertoire that is most unusual is an old thin bladed filet knife. I use it to insert at the join between the lid and the body of a box that has a lid that is a smidgeon too tight.... Allows me to remove the lid and make the necessary adjustments....;)

[Corey Hallagan]

Thanks all I appreciate it. Mike.... I guess I was close.. I used the skew to do just what you say. Good idea too as I happen to have a couple filet knives laying around here :) Glad to hear newbs aren't the only one to do that!

Corey

[Chris DiCiaccio]

Looks great, and great workmanship.

[Bernie Weishapl]

Corey that is a beautiful box. I like the form and finish. You did a great job on that one buddy.

[Jim Ketron]

Nice Job Corey!

[Corey Hallagan]

Thanks guys, I appreciate the kind words.

Corey

[Bruce Shiverdecker]

Lookin' good, Corey. You definitely have boxes down pat!

Bruce

[Mark Cothren]

Very nice box, Corey!

[Ernie Nyvall]

Nive one Corey. I couldn't tell where division for the lid was until you took it off in that fourth pic.

Ernie

[Keith Burns]

Great job Corey !!:) :) Nice form and finish.

[Henry C. Gernhardt, III]

Lovely work, Corey. Great job with the grain match, form, and finish.