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Hi Mrs Blachie
Asked the same question when I was learning, They told me I should turn it before I burn it and not after

You have achieved a great finish, as Tony said to cut out the draw enter with the grain, it is easier to disguise the cut and easier to close the gap.
Don Mc.

Hi Rattrap
This box is well on the way to being a beauty, realy like the Huon keys, never thought of doing that myself. I will be having a couple of days in hospital as soon as I can get a bed, will...

Thanks for the replies and comments, this is good for everyone, we can all learn this way
Don Mc.

Well done Tony, your thread should help any beginner. I was about to suggest that they read the available books and then send in their questions to the forum. I am sure that you and others including...

Hi Funkychicken.
Thanks for the honest opinion on the finish, I prefer a high gloss finish, they always sell better than the satin finish. The wax I believe requires more attention over it's life to...

Hi Rattrap.
There was no sign of the centre curls breaking while I was making the box, If you are going to try a similar box choose a sound piece of wood, no fine cracks or flaws. My box had the...

One of the group from the box class who was quite good at making boxes has taken over. I am now teaching segmented vases and bowls, most of the original box group have followed me into segmented...

Just finished these, the Camphor Laurel ( dark one ) is an order for a lady who has purchased four boxes from me, one for each of her Grand Daughters when they turn 21. The other was just there to be...

As far as musical notes are concerned I would not know A from Z but I do set my tention by the sound of the blade when plucked. I established this sound by listening to blades that others have set...

Very nice box, nicely finished.
Don Mc.

Hi All
Have you tried applying a piece of adhesive tape to the area were the draw pull fits, needs to be a good quality tape that sticks like mud to a blanket. Remove the tape when the finish has...

Very nice Tony, If I may I would like to suggest a stand at the bottom creating the stem of the clover.
Don Mc.

HI Greg.
They look very nice, the second one looks like reworked timber (second hand). I like the wood in the second one, very nice grain patern.
Don Mc.

Hi Greg.
Had a similar problem with flocking not covering well. I painted over the flocking and applied a second coat, this improved it a lot.
Don Mc.

I have worked with both red and white cedar and must agree with Tony's comments. Silky Oak is another wood that I find good to work with.
Don Mc.

The one with the two draws. I do have more Olive and hope to find a good design before I use it
Don Mc.

Peter Meddings made these three boxes at the Tuesday night group. Peter went to the Melbourne Working with Wood show and purchased some very interesting wood, it will be interesting to see what he...

Excellent for a first attempt, try lining the draws with flocking looks better than felt
Don Mc.

Good comment ptc, what I used was a brass upholstry nail passed through a white glass bead and attached to the draw front.
Don Mc.

Thanks for the comments Tony. The wood is a bit to light for Jacaranda, the most popular guess in the club is one of the poplars.
Don Mc.

Two of these boxes are Xmas orders, one is Silky Oak the other is Ida (Ida-know) both finished with Estapol. The other box is Olive, the wood coming from root stock below the ground, also finished...

Very nice box Tony, like the finish. What has happened to all the other box makers, they are very quiet. I will soon have more boxes to show, ptc will be able to see the box he has been waiting for....

We have a box making group within the Woodturners of the Goulburn Valley Inc situated in Shepparton Victoria Australia. We meet on a Tuesday night from 6pm to 9pm in the Mechanics Institute building...

Nothing happening at the moment, we have a wedding going on (my brother)
Don Mc

Carrol made this box and set coloured glass in a relief in the lid using a two part mix. Measurers aprox 200mm x 200mm
Don Mc.

Brian used two contrasting pieces of wood to make this box, not sure what the wood is. The box measurers aprox 180mm x 180mm
Don Mc.

Another view taken by one of the other members
Don Mc.

This box by Peter Meddings is a beauty, the photo does not show it off very well. He made it as a gift for one of his family that does a lot of four wheel driving. He put a lot of work and thought...

The dust masks were removed for the photo. My box may not be finished for a while, I only work on it in spare time, will show when it is finished.
Don Mc.

These are some of the boxes being worked on by the Tuesday night group. The first one is by Bill Clark, second is by Brian Green, third is by Carrol, fourth is by Don Mc and the last is by Peter...

First and second boxes made by Bill Clark. Single draw is Camphor Laurel 120mm wide, 80mm high, finished with Estapol. The second box is English Oak 240mm high and 140mm wide, finished with Estapol....

Two boxes made by Peter Meddings, The draw pulls are the knobs from knitting needles. Forgot to get measurements, will add later.
Don Mc.

Two nice boxes, the design is well used but is a good design
Don Mc.

Very Nice work, are they your design or do the members of the group design their own. The tuesday night group are on their way to making some interesting boxes.
Don Mc.

This box was made by Peter Meddings, his first box, timber is unknown, measurers 170mm wide and 150mm high.
Don Mc.

This box was made by Stewart Barton, the timber is unknown, measurers 300mm wide, 160mm high.
Don Mc.

Carrol Mc Innes made this box from Poplar, she is Brian Green's partner and together they make some very nice boxes
Don Mc.

This box was made by Brian Green, the timber is Silky Oak. Brian works for a tree removal firm, gets some nice timber at times, he is also a very good woodturner.
Don Mc.

At the moment I am doing up my bathroom and the kitchen is next. What is everyone else doing, the bandsawn box forum is very quiet
Don Mc.

The hinges are 4mm dowl glued into the lid and allowed to rotate in the side of the box, once the box is assembled the lid cannot be removed.
Don Mc.

I like the concept as it is. Nice box
Don Mc.

Here is another box from the Tuesday night group in Shepparton, made by Carrol Mc Innis. The wood is unknown, the handle is deer antler turned in the lathe. It has two feet at the front of the box...

Four wooden feet fitted to the box.
Don Mc.

Hi P.T.C. you and Wendy get equal credit for the name, "His and Hers" it is.

Hi P.T.C. I have not thought about naming my boxes in the past, will have to think about it. Any Suggestions?.

Hi David.
I brushed on a coat of Wattle sanding sealer, when dry (2 days) I sanded it back and using an air brush sprayed three coats of Estapol, light sanding between coats.
The type of soil that...

This is my latest box made from White Cedar with Deer Antler knobs, also my first attempt using flock. I am not real happy with the knobs, after fitting them I saw some that had been turned, these...

Nice work Tony, after only three days these chaps could make us all sit up and take notice. We will have to improve to stay ahead.
Don Mc.

Very nice box Tony, you certainly love Red Cedar and know how to handle it. Good luck with the building. Should have some more from the Tuesday night group in Shepparton to show soon.
Don Mc.