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Keith Burns
10-15-2006, 1:55 PM
My latest Aussie Burl, Red Mallee with an Ebony Finial and Foot. As with all my turnings I learn something. Remembering what I learn is sometimes a problem:eek: . With this box I learned that when you have two pieces of wood you should turn the small piece first, in this case the lid, and then turn the big piece, in this case the bottom to match. I did it in reverse and almost ran out of wood for the lid. The finish is the 3 step beall buff. As always your critiques are welcome and appreciated. Thanks for looking.
John Terefenko
10-15-2006, 2:05 PM
Nice work indeed. I hope I can get to that level someday. My concern is how did you use a bealle buffing system and not get caught on the rough edges and have that thing thrown across the room.
Pete Jordan
10-15-2006, 2:06 PM
Keith,

You sure did justice to that piece of wood!
It is exquisite!
Scott Donley
10-15-2006, 2:19 PM
One of a kind for sure ! Very, very nice, I like it.
Ted Calver
10-15-2006, 3:03 PM
No criticism from me. This piece combines the best of art and craft into a functional sculpture that is in a class by itself!
Pete Jordan
10-15-2006, 3:20 PM
Keith,

How did you attach the bottom and the finial?
Brian McInturff
10-15-2006, 3:35 PM
Keith,
That is one fine looking piece. My wife said why can't I turn something like that. I've still got a lot to learn. Love the wood. Brian
Bernie Weishapl
10-15-2006, 3:54 PM
WOW!!! That piece is a real beauty. Keith you did a job on that piece. Beautiful.
Brian McInturff
10-15-2006, 5:20 PM
Kietg, I forgot to ask. What are the dimensions.
Keith Burns
10-15-2006, 6:09 PM
Brian, sorry I forgot to post the dimensions...5-1/2" dia x about 5" overall heitht.

Pete, cut a recess in the bottom for the foot which was turned seperately and drilled a 1/8" hole in the lid for the finial to glue into.

Thanks for the comments.
Travis Stinson
10-15-2006, 6:19 PM
That's too cool Keith. Expect nothing less from you.:cool:
Mike Vickery
10-15-2006, 6:34 PM
Beautiful work I really like it.
Corey Hallagan
10-15-2006, 7:33 PM
That is cool Keith. Beautiful wood!

Corey
CORY FETZER
10-15-2006, 9:31 PM
really nice work
Jim Becker
10-15-2006, 9:36 PM
Keith, this one's a very nice piece. I really like how you took advantage of the "natural edge" to define the lower portion.
Joe Melton
10-15-2006, 9:51 PM
I can't decide whether that is museum quality or heirloom quality. Regardless, I think it is beautiful.
Joe
Curt Fuller
10-15-2006, 11:18 PM
Wow Keith, I always like these natural burl type boxes with the nice delicate finials. But this one goes even one step further with the ebony foot. I think that really sets it off well. It's really a beautiful box!
Dick Parr
10-16-2006, 8:57 AM
That's a wonderful job on some beautiful wood Keith.

Great job.;)
Glenn Hodges
10-16-2006, 11:49 AM
Keith, you took an excepional piece of wood and turned it into a work of art. I commend you for your expertise, and thank you for allowing us to view it.
Tom Sherman
10-16-2006, 4:23 PM
A very nice box Keith, I too think the contrast of the woods works very well.
Keith Burns
10-16-2006, 7:52 PM
Thanks guys for your kind comments. They are appreciated:) :)
Ernie Nyvall
10-16-2006, 9:35 PM
Keith, that is a wonderful piece of work. I'm going to give it a few years before I try a piece of wood like that.
Mark Pruitt
10-16-2006, 10:06 PM
What a great piece! Nice going Keith!
Jim Ketron
10-16-2006, 10:59 PM
Beautiful piece Keith!
Love this type of NE