Maple Burl Box

First of all, apologies for the photo. My photo booth at work no longer exists, and I haven't made other arrangements yet. This is the first box I've made. I took a hands-on class with Bob Rosand last year to learn how to do this, but most of the class was spent doing much simpler things. Had the wood ready and sitting there, but never got around to trying it. This challenge seemed like the perfect opportunity, except it isn't 4" square.

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Pete Kekel

Registered: February 2005
Location: Northern Kentucky
Posts: 41

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Date: Fri March 18, 2005
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Keywords: maple burl box

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Philip Peak

Someone had to be the first oddball I guess. This is really pretty Pete. 4" round works too. Whoever is getting this one should be real pleased.

#1 Fri March 18, 2005 1:34pm

Gil

Pete, that is a very good looking box, and the curves are fluid and seem to carry through into the lid. I did not realize that maple could look so pretty.

#2 Fri March 18, 2005 3:58pm

Rev. Doug Miller

Rev. Doug Miller

Pete, you out did yourself. I'm looking forward to getting it on my shelf and in my hand. From the picture, it looks like you did a perfect job with the lines. The one issue that I have with most boxes is that the finial does not seem to fit with the rest of the box. This one seems just right to me. You did not try to get it so thin and feminine looking. It is also neither too squatty nor too tall. Looks like you've shown off the wood as well by keeping the design simple. Would love to here more about the process of turning and the finish.

Thanks for making this effort first rate. I am blessed indeed to be trading with you.

#3 Fri March 18, 2005 4:19pm

Chris Wright

Looks great Pete. awesome form and the wood looks great. You also seemed to keep the flow between the body and lid well, which can be the difficult part.

#4 Fri March 18, 2005 4:31pm

Pete Kekel

Thanks guys. This was fun to make and I'm already looking forward to trying more of these. Rev, if you send me your particulars (either here or PM) I'll put this in the mail on Monday and you should have it soon.

#5 Fri March 18, 2005 4:39pm

keith bundy

Great job Pete. I really like the form. Keep it up.

#6 Fri March 18, 2005 6:45pm

nappen

I like the form and the finial. I didn't realize maple burl finished so well.

#7 Sat March 19, 2005 1:13am

cfuller

Besides all the previous compliments that I agree with, this box just has an elegent look to it. The small foot and nice curve really makes for a pretty piece.

#8 Sat March 19, 2005 3:43am