Thread: Cascading Separation Boxes

Hi Ken
What can I say but wow now that is something I admire your work but the hurdle is too high for me a great piece of work.

Cheers Tony

We are lucky to have you around - inspirational work. Isn't it wonderful that Kanooka and ancient Kanooka go so well together?!

Are the ends of the cascading rings attached to the bowl/finial ring or is there a gap?

Originally Posted by kdm

We are lucky to have you around - inspirational work. Isn't it wonderful that Kanooka and ancient Kanooka go so well together?!

Are the ends of the cascading rings attached to the bowl/finial ring or is there a gap?

The rings are made from one piece of wood and sit under a step on the box body. The lower part of the ring sits against a flat on the bottom decoration disk. The rings are glued at these two points and in the centre.

I've finally been able to log in.

The two boxes in question are..... (and I've handled both pieces) almost identical.

As most of us know, WWW turns a little (just a little) above average. But that shouldn't scare any of us off.

So don't be frightened to tell him if you don't like the boxes!

The Box Challenge (I think) was about each of us turning a better box than our last one. I've got a few days left and will try....

I know Ken was a little concerned about the red and black feature. What does everyone else think?

Personally, I like the match. Finials don't always have to be black.

Lovely.

Originally Posted by jefferson

I know Ken was a little concerned about the red and black feature. What does everyone else think?

I like the two timbers together but I wonder if a black finial would give a better contrast of forms. That is, a continuous black vertical contrasting with the red rings.

Ken...you certainly have a talent at making duplicates and both boxes are beautiful.

One thing though, to my old eyes, the base could have been a bit larger in diameter.

Wow! Looks awesome.

Love the finials - lovely design and lightness (if that makes sense!)

Cheers,
Dave

Originally Posted by kdm

I like the two timbers together but I wonder if a black finial would give a better contrast of forms. That is, a continuous black vertical contrasting with the red rings.

Thanks for your comments. I agree with you black finials would look better. I put the red finials on to see if it would tie the lid to the rings, colour wise.
Of all the peolpe that I have shown these boxes too, most prefer the red finials.

Originally Posted by Ed Reiss

Ken...you certainly have a talent at making duplicates and both boxes are beautiful.

One thing though, to my old eyes, the base could have been a bit larger in diameter.

Ed, I am not sure about the base size either. All of the other seperation boxes have a base this size. I will have to make another one with a larger base and black finial.

Originally Posted by KenW

Ed, I am not sure about the base size either. All of the other seperation boxes have a base this size. I will have to make another one with a larger base and black finial.

Tonight?

G`day Ken very nice boxes if I could fault anything it would be the shadows on the wall behind the boxes.LOL
Mick

Ken
Not sure if I like them (it's just a personal taste thing) but I certainly appreciate the workmanship, superb. They both flow together well and the contrasting timbers go well together.
Could I ask for another piccy? one from side on so we we can only see the outside of one hemisphere of each ring and not the inside of the otherside (did that make sense?)

They look the same as mine


Very nice definitely something to inspire too

Originally Posted by mick61

G`day Ken very nice boxes if I could fault anything it would be the shadows on the wall behind the boxes.LOL
Mick

I usualy take my pictures outside. With the wind lately that hasn't been possible. Jefferson paid me a visit and insisted that I post while he was here, so took a quick picture inside with flash. I will set up a couple of better shots outside.

Originally Posted by Sawdust Maker

Ken
Not sure if I like them (it's just a personal taste thing) but I certainly appreciate the workmanship, superb. They both flow together well and the contrasting timbers go well together.
Could I ask for another piccy? one from side on so we we can only see the outside of one hemisphere of each ring and not the inside of the otherside (did that make sense?)

Do you mean side on, so you can see how the rings sit?