Boxes and Other Lidded Vessels
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Updated 09/27/08
Below are some lidded boxes that I have made.
Some older photos have been removed.
Claro Walnut Burl Box
This box was made from a piece of Claro Walnut that I had laying around. It was very odd shaped and I was not too sure what I could do with it. There was a bark inclusion in the wood but I picked out the bark leaving an interesting “blemish”. The finish is lacquer. I did not realize how beautiful the Claro Walnut burl was going to look until after I got the finish on it. These are only two photos showing this piece.
Honduran Rosewood Box
This box was made from a piece of Honduran Rosewood. The finish is lacquer.
Cherry Box with Burl Insert
I made this box from a piece of really dry cherry. At first I was just going to make a plain straight walled box but I just couldn’t leave it at that. I have some elm burl so I cut a hunk sorta round and turned it to a reasonable diameter. I cut a mortise in the lid and inserted the burl insert and trimmed everything up. The finish is carnauba wax.
Norfolk Island Pine Lidded Vessel
This vessel turned out a little better because most of the knots were lined up a little better then the one above. When I turned it, the colors were an off white and icky gray until I put the lacquer sealer on. The finish is lacquer sealer and carnauba wax.
