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Ron Sardo
11-18-2006, 10:53 AM
About 3-1/2" tall
Khaya
Ebony
22kt Gold

I turned this box about two years ago and I forget what finish I used.

Khaya or Africian Mahogany turns and finishes well. After 2 year the lid still fits the same as when it was new, so I'd say it it quite stable.

This is for http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=39211
Christopher Hunter
11-18-2006, 12:10 PM
WOW nice job ,
I havn't made a box in a while and you just inspired me --
THanks
--Chris
Jim Young
11-18-2006, 12:13 PM
Very nice. Looks kinda Egyptian.
Corey Hallagan
11-18-2006, 4:43 PM
That is a neat little box. Thanks for posting it Ron!

Corey
Dennis Peacock
11-19-2006, 12:41 AM
Very pretty piece Ron!!!! Nice attention to detail and excellent finish. :cool: :D
Joash Boyton
11-19-2006, 12:43 AM
Yes, it has a greaty egyptian or turkish look....

Great box, now if that was from 2 years ago...........:eek:
Christopher K. Hartley
11-19-2006, 6:08 AM
Ron, Beautiful Work! Can you give more detail about the gold looking inset and ring.:)
John Hart
11-19-2006, 7:03 AM
Wow! What a handsome piece! That would be perfect in the library I'm building. Wow. :)
Ron Sardo
11-19-2006, 8:56 AM
Wow!

Thanks for the positive feedback guys.

Jim: Now that you mention it, it does look Egyptian. Never saw that before.

Joash: I've seen your work before, I was blown away when I found out you where 15. Keep up the great work.

Chris: I'm always asked if it is real gold, Yes it is real 22kt gold. It is the same material that is used on police cars and firetrucks. It's basicly Hi-Tech Gold leaf. The material comes in rolls and comes with the adhesive and the release sheet already sandwiched. You just cut and apply. Sign Shops use this material.
Ernie Nyvall
11-19-2006, 10:04 AM
Beautiful box Ron. Nice touch with the gold leaf.
Bernie Weishapl
11-19-2006, 10:05 AM
Ron absolutely beautiful. I like the form and finish. Great job.
Jim Ketron
11-19-2006, 10:10 AM
Great looking piece!
Beautiful!
Andy Hoyt
11-19-2006, 10:15 AM
Ya gotta find a new place to get your film processed. Two years seems a bit slow.

But worth the wait. Looks great. Thanks.
Ron Sardo
11-19-2006, 10:21 AM
Ya gotta find a new place to get your film processed. Two years seems a bit slow.

LOL, Thanks.
Tim Martin
11-20-2006, 7:03 AM
Nice piece Ron. Did you notice a strong chemical odor when turning the wood?
Ron Sardo
11-20-2006, 9:26 AM
Luckily no.

I know exotic woods are fumigated and I wear a air powered helmet with a filtration system.

Thanks!
Mark Cothren
11-20-2006, 9:52 AM
What a great box!!! Man, keep 'em comin'!!!!