Huon Pine Box

[Scott]

called my last lidded box (http://www.woodworkforums.com/f8/queensland-maple-box-175209/) a labour of love and this one is no different. I made this one for my other daughter's 7th birthday.

Huon pine sanded to 400 and friction polish. Finished firstly with Proofseal then Nitrocellulose Lacquer. I wasn't overly happy with the final buff so applied some Renaissance Wax which bought it up nicely. The pewter lid was purchased from Pop's Shed (http://www.popsshed.com.au).

I hope you like. Comments and critiques welcome.

http://www.woodworkforums.com/members/56431-scott/albums/scott-s-grot/291020-crw-6564-600.jpg

http://www.woodworkforums.com/members/56431-scott/albums/scott-s-grot/291021-crw-6565-600.jpg

[crowie]

G'Day Scott, For my money it's excellent... looks great, well done. Your daughter will cherish it for many years. Cheers, crowie

[Chesand]

:2tsup:

[Woody1]

Scott That is just beautiful:) Your daughter will just love it.

[artme]

Labour of love is an apt description of this.

The turning and finish are flawless!!!! :clap::clap::clap::clap:

[Scott]

Thank you all for your comments and likes, very much appreciated.

[smiife]

hi scott,
wow.. what a beautiful piece,i hope your daughter will
appreciate what you have made for her,well done
cheers smiife:2tsup:

[Mulgabill]

That's a goodun mate!!:2tsup:

[Sawdust Maker]

Nice piece of work that :2tsup:

[powderpost]

Looks like a good job Scott. :2tsup: Although I would find it hard not to put a bit of banding around the middle...... :)
Jim

[BobR]

It's work like this that gives me something to aim for. Well done Scott.

[Scott]

It's work like this that gives me something to aim for. Well done Scott.

Cheers, thanks for the comment Bob, truly appreciated.

[bassmansimon]

Looks brilliant. I'm certain your daughter will love it

[rsser]

Lucky kid your daughter.

My only quibble is that there's a messy point between collar and body.

It could've been sanded out with care but now that you've got a small spindle gouge, that's ideal to cut a crisp angle.

[rsser]

PS, other options for that tricky bit:

1. Raffan's spear point scraper. Not a fan myself.
2. Skew used in scraping mode on the body. For Huon, take the burr off.

HTH.