Newest "Jolani"

[Jo Winter2]

Hi all,
my newest "Jolani" box, a result of my PEP-series.
The body is ca. 160x130x110mm.
What do you think about this box ?
I accept also negative answers !

Regards Jo

[Derek]

I like this a lot so different to what I have seen before. The only thing I am not sure about is the rim on the lid (but thats just me)

[Roger Groom]

Hi Jo
Another very cleverly made box. Like Derek, I think I would like to have sen a different lid. How about a C shaped finial to mirror the stand? But still a very nice box Jo.
Roger Groom

[Jo Winter2]

Thanks Derek and Roger,
especially for your considerations regarding the lid. But I don't
understand exactly what you mean. Is it possible to make a sketch ?
That's would be very nice.
Thanks Jo

[Bryan Milham]

Jo,

I love this series you are producing, I understand how you turn them, I just have trouble understanding 'how you turn them'.

At first I could not understand why you left the pith in the upright then I realised that if you cut it otherwise you'd have a short grain weakness in the vessel.

And for my thoughts, I like the shape of the finial, maybe it could be slightly longer and more waisted at the narrow part to make it more delicate.

A fine turning.

[ken rodgers]

Hi Jo,
I like the box and its design very much. The contrast between the main body and the ebony lid is good.
I would not change the shape of the lid as I like its curved lip which gives it a visual separation from the main body and enables it to be lifted without having to use a delicate finial. It also gives it an oriental look.
Regards
Ken

[woodndesign]

Hi Jo, another remarkable piece, so like it ...    ...  did you hollow it first, forming the under side of the box at that time, which I think you did, then turned the box to match, but then you'd had to keep removing it to check the wall thickness, unless you cut away part of the side as usual..   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96X8DnJG9bs&NR=1 ....  would it work the other way without damaging the box lip..  hum..

Perfect form and finish, thank you for sharing.    David

[Jo Winter2]

Hi all,
thanks for your comments. They are very interesting for me.

Hi Dr4g0nfly,
the wood used is fin. birch and very expensive. I used a trunk, therefor you can see the the pith.

Hi Ken
you are right. Before I made the finial all around uniform. Now I think the finial is a balance against the curve of the body.

Hi David,
the way to turn this peace was for me a completely new method with a selfmade chuck from wood. Think about how
you can measure the thickness of the bottom of the box.
But for all they want to know that: Mark Baker will publicize that in one of the next Woodturning magazines.
The title may be: "A Jolani with PEP".

Thanks Jo, he is awaiting further comments or questions.

[Jo Winter2]

Hi all,
what a difference ! Only with a black background.
Regards  Jo

[hughie]

Jo, well done!

[Jo Winter2]

Hi all,
sometimes id needs a little nit longer time.
"How to do" you can see in the last issue (245) of the woodturning magazine.

Cheers Jo

[Bryan Milham]

Hi Jo,

We had a demonstration of how to photograph your work at our club last month, they did the same with Light and Dark backgrounds, it was amazing to see what a difference it made.

And yes, I think we all read every word of your 'How to make a Jolani' article. Very informative and interesting, some good techniques there as well. We thank you for that.

[Doug Barratt]

And yes, I think we all read every word of your 'How to make a Jolani' article.

Could I ask if issue 245 is this months?
I don`t tend to buy magazines but would be interested in getting the magazine to see Jo`s "how to do" as I admired this piece when it was first posted.

Cheers.

[Bryan Milham]

Yes this months Woodturning (Issue 245) has Jo's article in it, under the title 'Suspended Box'.

[Doug Barratt]

Yes this months Woodturning (Issue 245) has Jo's article in it, under the title 'Suspended Box'.

Thanks, I can foresee a trip into town tomorrow.


Cheers.