First Box

[Jon Lanier]

Finished my first 'box'. I have a hard time saying that when it is round.
Anyway, the bottom and finial is Walnut and the lid is Sugar Maple. 5" x 2.75" (to the top of maple). I'm not real happy with the finial, but I'm on a learning curve.

Critics always welcome, or how else will I learn?

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[Doug Lindley]

Looks pretty good to me especially for your first attempt. I really like the contrast of the Walnut and Maple. The finial does look a little more robust then I have seen, but then again it will not be as fragile.

Doug

[Bill Ragland]

WOW Jon, you are really turnin and burnin on that new lathe. I think the box is really good for the first time. Can't wait to get to my lathe.

[Bernie Weishapl]

Jon you did well on your first one. Way better than my first. Just keep on trucking. They get easier as you go. Well done.

[Ron Erickson]

I like the size and the look of the box. Maybe the next one try to make all of the parts thinner, more delicate great first BOX.