February 3, 20233 yr Popular Post comment_307850 We have a contest at our club meeting this month. It has to be a lidded box and has to fit into an 8” cube. I made this but decided not to enter it. I made something different that I like better. I finished the inside with black flock. Report
February 4, 20233 yr comment_307881 That is so cool Rusty But I want to see what you entered that you like even better! Report
February 4, 20233 yr comment_307890 59 minutes ago, Cal said: That is so cool Rusty But I want to see what you entered that you like even better! Me too! Report
February 4, 20233 yr Author comment_307898 14 hours ago, lew said: Really nice, Rusty! What species of wood? Walnut. Report
February 4, 20233 yr Author comment_307899 2 hours ago, Cal said: That is so cool Rusty But I want to see what you entered that you like even better! I will post some pictures as soon as I get a finish on it. Report
February 4, 20233 yr Author Popular Post comment_307903 The main thing I’m not happy with about the barrel are the metal rings. I used steel color model paint and it worked better than other things I tried but still not great. Box #2 is a pecan bottom with a quarter sawn sycamore lid and finial. The finial is a little thicker than I wanted but it is the first one I ever made so I will use it. I am on a time crunch and have to have it finished by next Saturday. My wife liked the second one better too so I figured I would use it. Let me know what you all think. Report
February 4, 20233 yr comment_307905 8 minutes ago, RustyFN said: The main thing I’m not happy with about the barrel are the metal rings Just a suggestion. Hair bands come in colors to match your hair. Don't know if they would be wide enough. Report
February 4, 20233 yr Author comment_307944 I like that Dan. I will have to look and see what I can find. Report
February 4, 20233 yr comment_307945 I like the shape of the box with the finial. As far as th finial is concerned Lew posted a site with some guidelines for dimensions to keep them looking pleasing. Here is a link to the thread. Report
February 4, 20233 yr Author comment_307947 I used my Fibonacci gage for dimensions but had to shorten it a little to stay under the 8” guidelines. Report
February 4, 20233 yr comment_307951 Having those guidelines has really helped me. Never could get them right... Report
February 4, 20233 yr comment_307952 37 minutes ago, HandyDan said: I like the shape of the box with the finial. As far as th finial is concerned Lew posted a site with some guidelines for dimensions to keep them looking pleasing. Here is a link to the thread. I forgot all about that, Dan Report
February 4, 20233 yr comment_307967 2 hours ago, lew said: I forgot all about that, Dan How about that! We do read your Wednesday posts. Report
February 4, 20233 yr comment_307968 6 minutes ago, HandyDan said: How about that! We do read your Wednesday posts. Report
February 5, 20233 yr comment_307987 I like the barrel Rusty, it is very cool. I like the second bowl/box just as well. But that sycamore grain on that lid... Wow!!! I can't wait to see a finish on that Report
February 14, 20233 yr comment_308646 The barrel is definitely unique, but I think the second one shows more technical skill. The finial looks good and the wood selection is very complimentary. Report
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