Small Birch Box w/Walnut Lid

[Hickory]

Been playing around with the lathe I posted about before Christmas.... I had a chunk of a Birch limb from a tree in my son's yard.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b136/hickoryknee/P1000748.jpg
With a piece of Walnut for a lid, I hollowed the lid as well, Trying a few techniques. Just playing around learning to use my new toys, the lathe, new chuck, etc.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b136/hickoryknee/P1000750.jpg
Total piece is about 3" tall and 3+" wide... less than 1/8" thick in most areas. Can you see the crack? CA glued it back together. Before the several coats of wipe-on Poly & final rubbing with Rottenstone & Mineral oil.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b136/hickoryknee/P1000752.jpg
Got a couple of other jewels on the lathe (waiting) but I really need a curved tool rest. I got the 3/4" bar and 1/2" cut to size, will bend the 1/2" but ran out of wire for the MIG and have to pick some up to weld up. Making 4 sizes & shapes for future endeavors.

[tashammer]

Hickory, that's what makes wood a treasure - you never know what will be revealed until the craftsman has carefully found the piece hidden within. Well done me old china.

[dai sensei]

That's a really fine job Hickory :2tsup: . The Birch reminds me of the Tibouchina tree I got from my neighbours front yard, including the little dead wood intrusions.