Walnut Box

[Tom Keen]

When I decided to learn how to turn, I wanted to make boxes. Ive made quite a few and enjoy giving them to folks. I try to make them feel good when held. Its gratifying to watch someone pick up a box and smile. This one is Black Walnut, 3x2", danish oil, buffed. It was a birthday present for my daughter.

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[Steve Schlumpf]

Beautiful work Tom! Love the form, grain and detail around the rim. Very nice work!

[steven carter]

Tom, another beautiful box. I'm about to try my first one. I've done bowls, pens and 1 HF and am about ready to try a box. Wish me luck. I am located just about the same distance south of I-70 as you are but about 50 miles west. Have a sister in Centerville OH.

[Robert McGowen]

Very nice Tom. The grain match on the top and bottom show a lot of attention to detail.

[Mike Vickery]

Beautiful piece.

[Ken LaSota]

Tom very nice .How big is it? I'm about to make a few boxes hope they are as nice as yours.
Ken

[Jonathon Spafford]

That is one beautiful box!!!! Great detail, shape, and finish! You did an awesome job... I'm sure your granddaughters gonna love it!!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Tom that is a beauty. I really like the form and of course the walnut. Nice job.

[Keith Burns]

Great job Tom !! Form, finish and grain match all hit the mark !!

[Tom Keen]

Thanks for all the kinds words!!!

Boxes are fun to do. Raffen gives pretty good instruction on the various steps involved. I think they are good training for alots of things. They teach precision, scraper and skew control.

Thanks again!
Tom

[Bruce Shiverdecker]

Tom:

That noise you're hearing is a STANDING OVATION!

Simply lovely. I KNOW she loves it.

Bruce

[Dennis Peacock]

That's just awesome!!! It really needs to be added to my collection. :D

[Joseph Peacock]

Dang!!!!That's one niiiiiice box Mr.Tom!!:eek::D:cool:;)

[John Timberlake]

Great job. Like the way you lined up the grain.

[dennis kranz]

Tom making boxes is the one thing that I also want to do. That is one heck of a box you made. I want to see more.
Dennis