Spalted Box

[Derek]

Just finished this one today Measures 5 1/2" X 4" from a piece of spalted beech I found in the wood pile, Sometimes I wonder what I do have in there must dig it out and have a look.

[fuzzyturns]

Very nice. What's the ring made of?

[Derek]

Very nice. What's the ring made of?

It is Walnut I think it is the American Black Walnut certainly has that smell about it

[georg]

 
   We like this a lot Derek.... The teardrop style sets it off a treat.
   Kind Regards Tony di

[Derek]

 
   We like this a lot Derek.... The teardrop style sets it off a treat.
   Kind Regards Tony di

Thank you, still have 1 or 2 more to make they seem to be popular.

[andy44]

Hi Derek
I like this a lot, the shape is excellent and the centre band sets it off nicely
regards
Andy

[Wood spinner]

Yes very nice design and execution . The addition of the ring adds another element .

[Derek]

Thank you Andy and Woodspinner. I like to add the band as it also helps to keep the pattern flowing and not produce a stepped effect

[edbanger]

Looks great Derek shape and design.

All the best

Ed

[Derek]

Sorry Ed for late reply Thanks mate

[Bryan Milham]

Derek,

We've all seen lots of boxes but this one has that little something more about it, okay, it's the shape that works, but it's also the way you've achieved the smooth lines and carried them around the whole box, through the central ring to create a true teardrop shape.

Yes, I do like this a lot.

[Derek]

Thank you Bryan. When I made the first box in this shape I enjoyed the process of making it and also working out the best way round to turn it so as not to keep changing the wood around to many times in the chuck