Beech boat box

[Woody]

This is what I had in mind to make yesterday but cut the log to short it is made from an old wormy Beech log and a corian finial 9" long x 4 1/2" wide x boat 3" tall total height 6" finished with 2 coats sanding sealer and paste wax it will be going back on the lathe to remove the recess
Back to pens tomorrow and chattertools I have satisfied my bowl craving LOL

 

[Terry]

Pure class Grandpops. Pure class !!!

 

[Woody]

My bottom is now finished

 

[Grump]

I am pleased your bottom is finished dad??
You are getting closer to the German helmet init?
Take the wings off and you're there.
Better shut up or you will put a hole in the bottom and I will be wearing it init?

 

[paulm]

Like a Japanese Warriors hat Woody, I love it.

 

[scouseroy]

Ok !!! Now your just showing off!!! that's amazing, I cant get my head around how you do them!! Gorgeous!!!

 

[Woody]

Ok !!! Now your just showing off!!! that's amazing, I cant get my head around how you do them!! Gorgeous!!!

I did take some photos of it being made if anyone is interested

 

[Dalboy]

Great bowl/box I like the idea of putting a lid on it well done.

Go on let them keep trying to work it out that is all the fun

Seriously I am sure some would like to see how it is done, I know how I would do it but it is always great to see how others approach it:wink:

 

[rayf6604]

I'd like to see how it's done, that is another spectacular piece.

 

[chas_41_uk]

Another great box Woody

I did take some photos of it being made if anyone is interested

What do you think Woody? Of course we want to see how you did it

 

[Gav]

Not my style, personally, but the turning and creativity is just awesome!

+1 for the wip pics!

 

[Woody]

First I flattened the middle of the bark side to take my screw chuck and mounted it to turn the underside and chucking recess

Then remove waste wood to create the top working down the both sides of the wings and the box then removed the inside of the box

Now for the lid drill right the way through and mount it on the screw chuck to turn the underside and finish

Now remount the boat, box and fit the lid and bring up the tailstock and create the outside of the lid and finish

Then make and fix the finial or knob job done now its your turn LOL happy turning

 

[Terry]

Excellent photos Woody !!!

 

[bassethound]

Oh can you repeat that Please! Thanks for that!

 

[Jim]

You never cease to amaze us my friend with your talent on a lathe .. Great looking piece it is Woody ..

Thanks for the images, it is hard to believe what this piece started out from ..

Like a Japanese Warriors hat Woody, I love it.

My exact thought when i first saw the pictures Paul .. Nice to see you bottom also my friend ..

 

[PhillH]

I did take some photos of it being made if anyone is interested

Hell yes!

I can't work it out

It's fab by the way !

 

[wm460]

You are getting closer to the German helmet init?

A cross between a Pickelhaube and a sombrero

Excellent photos Woody thanks for the tutorial.

 

[brody2123]

Bloody beautiful work mate. What a fantastic piece of turning!

 

[Jimjam66]

Wow! Even better with the step-by-step! We're not worthy! :pray:

 

[rayf6604]

Thanks for the photos woody, it makes it clearer. That's not to say I'd be able to make one though. I'll have to have a go all the same.