My First Lidded Box - To Bud

It was produced from Box Elder, one of my absolute favorite turning woods. Getting the grain to line up was a task though, mostly because of the marbled patterns. First lidded box, first time using the Intimidator, first time using key filings as fill material, and experimented with a new finishing method. I friction polished it and then buffed it with 0000wool and renaissance wax. Achieved the matte finish I was looking for. A little personal surprise on the inside. Hope you like it, Bud.
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Leo Frilot

Registered: February 2007
Location: Baton Rouge, LA
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Date: Fri January 25, 2008
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Rev. Doug Miller

Rev. Doug Miller

Nice work, Leo. I love the wood. 8-)

#1 Fri January 25, 2008 5:52am

Bill Bolen

Very pretty box Leo and congrats on the 1st one too! Love the grain it does look like stone. What is a "heat transfer method?" Sounds interesting.....Bill....

#2 Fri January 25, 2008 6:02am

Leo, you done good, lad. I like boxelder too. We shall place it in our "rogue's gallery" with great pleasure. Thumbs Up!

Thanks for the personal touch, we appreciate both your effort and thought.

A&B

#3 Fri January 25, 2008 5:10pm

Mark Damron

Leo, I have to agree with you. Box Elder is a beautifull turning wood,plus the box and finial turned out great!

#4 Fri January 25, 2008 5:16pm

Leo Frilot

Thanks for the kind words. And you're most welcome, Bud.

Hey Bill, I'll trade you that info for a longworth! Wink

#5 Sat January 26, 2008 1:47pm

Thanks, Leo. It's pretty as a picture. Thumbs Up!

#6 Tue January 29, 2008 12:55am