Second & third attempt at a lidded box...

[Matt]

Managed to sneak a couple of hours this afternoon on the lathe so had another go at a lidded box. Still not that happy but think the outcome is a step forward.
Wood is Ash & Oak, second one no idea (was an old table leg!) topped with Walnut.

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My apologies for the pictures but it was the best I could do at this time of the evening. Think I'll have to make myself a light box like Woody's

 

[Buckeye]

They're nice boxes Matt, a few more and you will be chuffed with them, if you aren't already

Peter

 

[Neil]

Think that they're great, things dont have to be complicated to be good. The one thing I'll add is that you may want to try hollowing the inside of the lid a bit in future as it might feel slightly odd if you pick them up, a bit top heavy.

 

[Graham]

I think they look great. Small box is next on my try list.

 

[Grump]

Still not happy he say's sorry about the pictures he say's
BILLSHUT INIT?
They is marveleous

 

[Jim]

Two good looking boxes Matt, i particularly like the second one with the smooth curve .. Good finish on them also ..

 

[scouseroy]

They are really nice, I wouldn't have a clue how to make them! give yourself a big pat on the back!! ...

 

[Woody]

Both excellent my preference is the second one love the shape well executed Matt

 

[cowboy]

looks like there is nothing wrong with them to me

cowboy

 

[billyb_imp]

Very nice looking boxes Matt

 

[bassethound]

Very nice indeed!

 

[Goulss]

Coming on a treat, I like the second one best, looks like a great grain match. Agree you could go a bit further hollowing the lid, but very well done.

 

[Jimjam66]

Rather lovely, in my humbles. I'd be right chuffed if I'd made them!

 

[Matt]

Thanks for all your comments and suggestions guys. Going to keep trying till I get something I like

 

[Terry]

Nowt wrong with those boxes Matt especially No.2

 

[chas_41_uk]

So Matt, exactly what DON'T you like about them? They look fine to me :Thumbs:
I also prefer the second one (if I had to choose)

 

[silver]

You know Matt, you have undersold yourself with them.

They are superb bit of turning, well executed and finished really well.

I like the second one if I had to choose, agree with Neil that I would like the lids thinner. But that's only my preference .

 

[Kardav]

Two absolutely fine boxes there Matt, not wrong Wi' them!

 

[paulm]

Hey, nothing wrong with them Matt for a newbie to boxes. Well done.

 

[Dalboy]

Oh what a nice pair missus, Matt they are a great pair of boxes like most I prefer the second one I think it is the lid to bottom joint on the first that does not quite look right for me.